In this video, I'm sharing why I started a YouTube channel as a solo retiree and how I was monetized and began earning money in 8 weeks at age 73.

I didn’t plan to be a content creator, but my search for a way to combine my creativity with intentional living led me to consider it. I talk about how I overcame my fear of the camera, how I prepared for filming, the early learning curve, and the many benefits being a YouTube creator has brought me — not the least of which is you, my wonderful community!

Learn how you can start your own channel with just a phone, a low budget, and zero tech skills. Whether you're looking for a new retirement hobby or curious about how to make money on YouTube later in life, I hope my story gives you the permission to start your own channel. Thank you so much for watching.

❤️ Tobi

LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
Hollyland Lark A1 wireless microphone, Manfrotto Mini Tripod, and Benro Aluminum Tripod can be found in my Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/simplyretired

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The Hoco selfie stick can be viewed directly on your screen (08:33) using the Shopping button.

Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Starting YouTube
01:35 How I prepared and fears
04:20 Advice from other YouTubers
05:00 First video goes up
05:40 The learning curve
06:25 What YouTube paid me
07:20 My simple setup
11:07 Why you should start your own channel
13:30 Outro

#SimplyRetired #SoloRetirement #YouTubeForSeniors #Monetization

Favorite books:
The Happiness Trap, by Russ Harris
Daring Greatly, by Brene Brown
Radical Compassion, by Tara Brach

Music by https://soundmarket.io

All my links: https://linktr.ee/simplyretiredtobi

My Simply Retired Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/simplyretired

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