HONEST advice on starting a youtube channel...

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  • čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
  • Hey guys I wanted to make this video to help people. I get asked everyday advice about starting a channel and I wanted to give right truthful advice. CZcams is hard work, but if you are passionate I believe you can make it happen. I hope this video answered questions and most of all inspired. xo - Laura
    ps: if you would like more videos like these comment below!

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  • @causeimada1921
    @causeimada1921 Před 5 lety +353

    Whos watching this in 2019. Needed this advice thank you.🙃

  • @ChristinaLaSirena
    @ChristinaLaSirena Před 7 lety +2051

    I'm new to making videos, The biggest problem I'm facing is getting the courage to promote it on instagram or Facebook, where ppl I actually know see me. I know some pretty mean and "judgey" people, how do you get past that shyness?

    • @LindsseyLew
      @LindsseyLew Před 7 lety +137

      I know you're not asking me lol but girl I had the same issue posting on my facebook and instagram but I finally did. I still feel a little awkward when I do it but I realized that a lot of my friends are actually into my videos and watch them regularly without me even realizing it. You just have to take the first step and do it! :)

    • @daynalien
      @daynalien Před 7 lety +38

      I feel the exact same way!! It's so scary putting yourself out there....I'm just sticking to CZcams until I feel courageous enough to post on IG.... Good luck sweetie!!!

    • @KatieoftheNight
      @KatieoftheNight Před 7 lety +40

      omg that's my problem too! when i started i was unsure - do i want to start from the ground up, or tell my friends and family what i'm doing? so far i've only told like one person i know.

    • @cakesinthecity
      @cakesinthecity Před 7 lety +31

      I love the community support. I just ordered a dope camera and am going to start a channel real soon. So excited and would love to trade subs!

    • @kandrade9080
      @kandrade9080 Před 7 lety +16

      Yes I just posted my first video and I'm scarred to promote my video. I'm not sure how people would react.

  • @katherinekimberlyl4924
    @katherinekimberlyl4924 Před 4 lety +20

    2020 baby 🤗 anyone else felt this hit their soul 🖖🏻

  • @AlaynaJune96
    @AlaynaJune96 Před 5 lety +58

    Who else is watching this in 2018?

  • @ClarizMarielle
    @ClarizMarielle Před 7 lety +155

    This made me even more excited to become a CZcamsr 😊

  • @KendallAlfred
    @KendallAlfred Před 7 lety +23

    I LOVE how honest this is. I am in that little transition right now, finishing paying off my Macbook this month. Constantly trying to improve. This is 100% worth it. I get the same weird reactions to people hearing what I do, but this is all I could ever ask for as a career. This is all that I want. Thank you for more inspiration.

    • @ScarlesCorner
      @ScarlesCorner Před 7 lety

      I think you grew your channel quick and your videos are amazing!

  • @BeautyByNessa
    @BeautyByNessa Před 5 lety +65

    Who else is a small CZcamsr and want to help each other out???😊😊

  • @codebreakthrough
    @codebreakthrough Před 5 lety +2

    As someone who has been doing CZcams for many years, you've hit a lot of great points and have encouraged me to keep pushing! Although I'm not much of a makeup channel, everything you're saying still holds true. CZcams has been one of the most hard and demanding things I've done, but the reward is amazing. I've struggled to stay consistent because I lost sight of my goals and my passion weakens. Thanks for helping me see clearly again! 🙂

  • @AshleyChristina101
    @AshleyChristina101 Před 8 lety +217

    This is by far one of the best CZcams advice videos, I'm starting to post twice a week, but the only thing for me is figuring out what my channel is about. I'm just like you as far as personality I'm a crazy and goofy person and I want to show that, but I see myself doing more hair videos because that's what people like to see from me (based off my views) and by you saying don't let people run your channel that just inspired me to post what I want and if people don't like it and want to unsubscribe that's fine at least I know who my real "fans" are.

  • @jeanelleogarro4667
    @jeanelleogarro4667 Před 6 lety +25

    "Do something that scares you everyday" LOVE that saying!!!!!

  • @tatted_gypsy5059
    @tatted_gypsy5059 Před 6 lety +25

    I am just starting!!! Thank you so much for your HONESTY!!! I'm doing all the research I can!! Do you have any more videos that you agree with that will help me find my niche?? I have so many ideas I'm having troubles narrowing it down!! Btw absolutely LOVE your channel your quirkiness is actually what made me have more confidence that I wont be to "Out There"

  • @MimiCreates1
    @MimiCreates1 Před 5 lety +2

    I love this video. You're so authentic and as you mentioned, people like me can see through others. This is definitely your passion! I'm planning on starting a youtube channel and this helped a lot. I should probably start by posting a photo of myself! Haha.

  • @danielleraexo
    @danielleraexo Před 8 lety +35

    I've been doing CZcams a little over a year and this video is so true! Thank you for being so honest and real. I hope people who are thinking about starting a CZcams channel are able to find this video! Thank you for being so motivating. I started watching you around 100k on your regular channel and I'm so proud of how much your channel has grown. It is so crazy to hear how you only had 1,000 people in your first year I'm so glad you stuck with it!!!!!! Seeing this and how much content you put up is def making me want to try and start uploading more each week! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ sorry for the long comment this video just really spoke to me! Love ya girl 💄

    • @curlybabe23
      @curlybabe23 Před 8 lety

      Love your channel Danielle. I'm a faithful follower!

    • @maciehand7899
      @maciehand7899 Před 7 lety

      Just found your channel through this video and I LOVE IT! You are so successful as well, so keep doing what you're doing :) I just started one about two weeks ago so it would mean the world to me if you could check it out and subscribe. Again, love your channel!

  • @KolorPopDesignz
    @KolorPopDesignz Před 6 lety +57

    I started my channel and it was the most bold move. People I know personally don't even support me but I won't let it stop me. Sometimes u gotta let those so-called fans go and shoot for the stars.

    • @JordanAlexis
      @JordanAlexis Před 6 lety +3

      i would love to support you! i just subbed to you, please sub back

    • @KolorPopDesignz
      @KolorPopDesignz Před 6 lety

      Jordan Alexis Thanks girlie! I appreciate it and I subbed u back :-) Again thank you😘

    • @jackiemarie7917
      @jackiemarie7917 Před 6 lety +4

      I had mine and last year i would post videos and a few people in my school made fun of me for it. I started it up again and all my friends love that I do it and I dont listen to what peope say because if it is something you emjoy do it!

    • @KolorPopDesignz
      @KolorPopDesignz Před 6 lety

      jackie marie Your absolutely right 😀

    • @shanhickson1379
      @shanhickson1379 Před 6 lety +1

      for sure! you have to make your videos like everyone is watching! thats what i do

  • @JoysBeautyJawns
    @JoysBeautyJawns Před 5 lety +1

    I literally want to cry watching this and yes, I know it’s an older video, but Laura, genuinely Thank You! I feel so passionate about all of this but I am so scared - so scared in fact, that I was hesitant to even search tutorials on doing this because I was so scared of making this real and actually being vulnerable. Listening to you talk and explain the process was such a blessing to me. Thank you so much!!

  • @hannahmichelle5227
    @hannahmichelle5227 Před 5 lety +13

    Who else is watching this in 2019??!

  • @makeupbysaz
    @makeupbysaz Před 7 lety +27

    Totally agree I started my channel 6 years ago when no one was on CZcams now I wish I didn't pick makeup by...
    CZcams takes a lot of time and hard with and not everyone makes it so don't be too hard on yourself guys enjoy it that's the main thing x

    • @salliecarreon8595
      @salliecarreon8595 Před 7 lety +1

      Your doing so well though!!! Picking that name or not. I just started my CZcams channel & have literally uploaded my second video.

    • @makeupbysaz
      @makeupbysaz Před 7 lety +1

      salliestyles aw thank you! I work so hard on my channel. It annoys me when people make it sound so easy to get a following because it's not. Your channel looks great I've subbed x

    • @salliecarreon8595
      @salliecarreon8595 Před 7 lety +2

      Of course! us girls gotta stick together!! Aww thank you I have just subbed to yours as well :)

    • @Dosejam157
      @Dosejam157 Před 7 lety +2

      Your channel looks great! I just started and I can tell you it is most definitely hard work!! I subbed you!

    • @makeupbysaz
      @makeupbysaz Před 7 lety +1

      Rachael Renea aw thank you so much 😘 x

  • @courtelizz1
    @courtelizz1 Před 8 lety +620

    I absolutely love CZcams as well and love filming! My teacher friends laugh at me when I tell them Im going home after school to film and edit and don't understand why I'm putting So much time and effort into it. Cuz I love it, duh! Hah

    • @courtelizz1
      @courtelizz1 Před 8 lety +3

      Aww I just saw you mentioned me! Thank you so much for all the kind words! That means a lot! 💕

    • @AshleyChristina101
      @AshleyChristina101 Před 8 lety +2

      +Courtelizz1 Now I found your channel I love your makeup looks!

    • @mreyna6842
      @mreyna6842 Před 8 lety +1

      +Courtelizz1 that's passion you have for it will take you far, I've subscribed to your channel 1. because I percieve your a very genuine person 2. your a teacher, I respect that field so much after volunteering at my daughters school...really if more parents could volunteer they would respect teachers more and 3. your videos are awesome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @mreyna6842
      @mreyna6842 Před 8 lety

      +M Reyna oh and 4. can you be any more beautiful ?? ...you have to be the prettiest teacher ever !

    • @courtelizz1
      @courtelizz1 Před 8 lety

      +Ashley Christina aww thanks so much babe ☺️

  • @ashleehw
    @ashleehw Před 5 lety +60

    Small youtuber here! Needed to hear this ☺️♥️

    • @julieapuado2575
      @julieapuado2575 Před 5 lety

      Hug to hug please..

    • @ellisyaa3955
      @ellisyaa3955 Před 5 lety

      subscribe to u already

    • @kemoracheyenne8492
      @kemoracheyenne8492 Před 5 lety

      ashleehw hey ima new youtuber and would love some support check me out , subscribe & give me video suggestions please !????

    • @aidinmiracle3300
      @aidinmiracle3300 Před 5 lety

      ​@@kemoracheyenne8492 hiii! Wanna support one another?! I just did it, please do the same.

    • @charliesvision2426
      @charliesvision2426 Před 5 lety

      ashleehw I’m done subscribe back

  • @jasveganlife8609
    @jasveganlife8609 Před 6 lety +4

    I really needed to hear this! I just started out but I've been watching CZcams since forever. I just love to film and edit and decided to pursue my passions :)

  • @TinsleyTrials
    @TinsleyTrials Před 8 lety +144

    Married. Both of us in college. Told all the time no one will sub to a fat beauty blogger. Almost to one hundred subs. I'm keepin on.
    Update; Rolled over 300 this morning, thank you for all the love

    • @chermelsworld
      @chermelsworld Před 8 lety

      You are beautiful girl .. I just subscribed to you .. I know how hard it is because I also just started 💋 keep on doing what u love ...
      Love all the way from South Africa 💚💚

    • @TinsleyTrials
      @TinsleyTrials Před 8 lety +1

      +Chermel Maharaj ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!! Can't wait to check out your channel

    • @chermelsworld
      @chermelsworld Před 8 lety

      +Tinsley Trials thank you ! 👻💋

    • @KontourbyKyle
      @KontourbyKyle Před 8 lety +1

      Keep on doing you girl and prove everyone wrong, you’re gorgeous and i can’t wait to watch your videos!

    • @chloelauren6296
      @chloelauren6296 Před 8 lety

      Girl you absolutely slay! Keep up the good work💗

  • @EverydayHeidi
    @EverydayHeidi Před 7 lety +170

    I totally get this. I'm a mom of 3 and full time worker and I've been doing CZcams for 2 years. I am almost at 5k subs. So I'm growing really slow lol. People in my real life ask me all the time why I still do it. I tell them it's because I do this for me! This is something that I get to have for myself since my job and my kids take up all of my other time. Lol it's just something that I love and that's why I do it! 😊

    • @MareliandLeeah
      @MareliandLeeah Před 7 lety +2

      Heidi Pritchard Beauty sub and we will sub back 💗

    •  Před 7 lety +1

      Feel youuuuuuuuuuuu so much on the slow growth thing. Sub for sub?

    • @ItsBreeR
      @ItsBreeR Před 7 lety +1

      hi guys sub and I'll sub back thanks :)

    • @jptdude565
      @jptdude565 Před 7 lety

      Bree
      hi..I did
      ..sub me back

    • @ItsBreeR
      @ItsBreeR Před 7 lety

      Oh yeah i will :)

  • @heidiandthechihuahuas787

    I really enjoyed your video and the advice. It's not easy getting started,but definitely lots of fun.I have noticed that many new youtubers support each other alot and that is so cool:)

  • @Mini31318
    @Mini31318 Před 5 lety +1

    I watched your CZcams channel without skipping I’m literally interested in how to start thank you !

  • @eunandcine4222
    @eunandcine4222 Před 6 lety +154

    small youtubers were you at? we can help and support each other! never alone, we can do it together :) ❤️

    • @aleishajoy
      @aleishajoy Před 6 lety +3

      Subscribed to you guys 💕

    • @eunandcine4222
      @eunandcine4222 Před 6 lety +2

      aleisha joy thank you sm beautiful! we subscribed to youuu 😘

    • @ArisJade
      @ArisJade Před 6 lety +2

      eun and cine I just subscribed y'all! 💖

    • @ArisJade
      @ArisJade Před 6 lety +2

      Myra Llavore I just subbed you! I can't wait to watch your cover!

    • @eunandcine4222
      @eunandcine4222 Před 6 lety +2

      Myra Llavore of course! we subbed to you back ❤️ we’ll support to you all the way girl

  • @SingWithEloiseZarco
    @SingWithEloiseZarco Před 7 lety +8

    Thanks for your advice. I started about a. year ago& I have a lot of ideas. You have helped me greatly. I am going back to College. I started writing songs last year too. I started making inventions too. Every thing started after I opened the CZcams channel not even knowing that I started a Channel or even knowing much about. I didn't watch a lot of You Tube before. Shalom and blessings! Have a great and blessed day! Amen Hallelujah! Shalom! GBY!

  • @prettyfallon
    @prettyfallon Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you so much for making this video!! Appreciate it so much!! My son is a CZcams hit from 4yo to now almost 14yo. So I’m now deciding to enter the CZcams world doing make up, DIY & funny videos with my 3yo. This was the most honest video on CZcams for those of us just starting out. 💕🙏🏼

  • @stephaniebooth9951
    @stephaniebooth9951 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for being so open. I only see the polished side of the videos, so I thought I had to get it right from the get-go, which is paralyzing. I’ve been on the fence for so long about putting my goofy self out there. I’m a Realtor and most people in real estate are stuffy and create stuffy content. I want to help people and make it fun in the process. I’m so freakin’ awkward on camera and that has stopped me. Your advice helped me see that it’s a process and it will evolve as time goes on.

  • @HayleyAlexis
    @HayleyAlexis Před 7 lety +236

    The hate is also...SO HARDCORE.

    • @mssavannah1167
      @mssavannah1167 Před 7 lety +1

      unfortunately

    • @BrendaMang
      @BrendaMang Před 7 lety

      very true

    • @mssavannah1167
      @mssavannah1167 Před 7 lety +6

      BrendaMang Hey, I just checked out your channel and I just wanted to say your really really pretty and refreshing to watch. I'm not trying to suck up for a subscription BUT i really just wanted to tell you to never give up and continue doing what you do. You are on a role.

    • @BrendaMang
      @BrendaMang Před 7 lety +8

      +Ms Savannah thank you so much for that! Means a lot! I was just about to reply to your comment about just subbing for random subs which isnt good! Lol but I like your content too 💛 thanks for your encouraging words 😊
      ps: I'm totally subscribing.

    • @beka24925
      @beka24925 Před 7 lety +2

      +MS SAVANNAH no you're right. +BrendaMang i really enjoyed your channel also. for sure gonna be subscribing

  • @kristaraymond5555
    @kristaraymond5555 Před 7 lety +43

    I started CZcams almost 3 years ago... and I only have around 130 subs... Idk man, CZcams is something you have to be REALLY patient with

    • @mssavannah1167
      @mssavannah1167 Před 7 lety

      aint that right

    • @jayandvona218
      @jayandvona218 Před 7 lety +3

      Krista Raymond you have yourself a subscriber ❤️ I love supporting small channels because we're on the same page

    • @ItsJessHeather
      @ItsJessHeather Před 7 lety +1

      I love supporting smaller channels too! I subscribed to you 3 ladies! :-)

    • @mssavannah1167
      @mssavannah1167 Před 7 lety

      aw ^^ yay everyone is so nice to each other

    • @senoritasouthoftheborder886
      @senoritasouthoftheborder886 Před 7 lety +1

      Subscribed to all you ladies! cheers!

  • @justinejavines7333
    @justinejavines7333 Před 5 lety

    I love this. The raw and real things a new youtuber have to go through is getting yourself vulnerable in front of a camera.

  • @ladylindatv1927
    @ladylindatv1927 Před 5 lety +8

    Just watching this now but it is so timely for me, thank you.

  • @leahgensel
    @leahgensel Před 6 lety +7

    my biggest thing was getting over the fact that eventually people from school would find my youtube channel, and when it finally did happen it was the most awkward thing ever and i literally wanted to go home that night and delete my channel- that was 2 months ago and i’m so glad that i didn’t delete my channel. i hated thinking that kids from my school saw my videos but i didn’t want that to stop me and now i’m comfortable talking about my channel at school and i’m so glad that i gained that confidence!!

    • @ArisJade
      @ArisJade Před 6 lety

      leah lorraine I felt the exact same way! Especially with CZcams & blogging, it can be so embarrassing to have people find them haha. Keep it up though, your channel is really adorable! I subbed ya!

    • @lillykluge-browne8616
      @lillykluge-browne8616 Před 6 lety

      leah lorraine

  • @Lulu-mn2bf
    @Lulu-mn2bf Před 7 lety +36

    The hardest part for me is being noticed plus my family act weirded out like why are you doing it they just dont understand i love creating.

    • @kikiinthegarden
      @kikiinthegarden Před 7 lety +1

      My husband acts weird when I vlog him but now he's comfortable with it because he sees why I share my life

    • @Elegantrosy
      @Elegantrosy Před 7 lety

      Well done girl.... and about family they will be like that in the beginning but later they will understand so dont worry and keep making good contents :)

    • @kristaraymond5555
      @kristaraymond5555 Před 7 lety

      That's how my family is too

    • @millyinmn3658
      @millyinmn3658 Před 7 lety +3

      My family thought it was weird at first too and they didn't understand why I wanted to do it. Now they are on board. I don't think I would be able to record around them. But they do watch my videos and then talk to me about them and give me advice on things I can do to make it better for the next video.

    • @Krystal9991
      @Krystal9991 Před 7 lety +4

      I've been doing youtube for over 2 yrs now and my biggest difficulty is being consistent! With juggling school, and my mother keep telling me to get a "real" job (because she thinks this is just a hobby I like to do) It's hard to keep motivated. But Im working on it though because I know making videos is something I love to do and I see myself doing this for a long time.

  • @MartRam16
    @MartRam16 Před 6 lety

    I just posted my 1st video yesterday and this is all AMAZING advice! And very uplifting. I love how you preach to not let others rule what you are going to wear or be. And great advice on choosing a unique name! Thank U so much 🙏🏻🦋💜🌸

  • @krystallee3535
    @krystallee3535 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much for your honesty. I've been wanting to do a channel also but been so scared. Your tips and advise really helped me. Your awesome! Another follower here! 🙋💟

  • @NathalieOrellanaaa
    @NathalieOrellanaaa Před 6 lety +32

    Girl yes! I started mine last month and it almost feels therapeutic because I have so many ideas in my head that I can finally share and put into action! AND YESSS!!! It is so scary lol Thanks for the advice though lovely!!!

  • @andreaeliseryan7719
    @andreaeliseryan7719 Před 7 lety +6

    I know you probably won’t see this, but I just want to say THANK YOU. Thank you thank you thank you! For filming this, because of this video I finally took the leap I’ve been wanting to take for the absolute longest. I started my own beauty channel. & honestly there was no awkwardness for me behind the camera or to sit there & film & upload. Now I’ve only done 3, but I’ve been uploading lately every other day. But I just wanted to say thank you Laura, for getting me to take the jump that I’ve been wanting to do for so long. I’ve always been passionate about make up but just got really serious about it, almost a year & a half ago. So thank you again, so much.

  • @mackenzievester1385
    @mackenzievester1385 Před 6 lety +47

    Anybody just starting want to help each other??

  • @Iviajinnette
    @Iviajinnette Před 5 lety +9

    Who’s watching in 2019? Needed some advice thank you

  • @bloojkl4520
    @bloojkl4520 Před 6 lety +193

    My friends would laugh at my face if I uploaded a video on CZcams. I’ve come close to doing it a few times but I always chicken out

  • @MarRojasss
    @MarRojasss Před 7 lety +25

    This is the most "real" advice video I've seen! ❤️

  • @theadventuresofjohnandcail2479

    This video has so much value! People around me aren't supporters of my channel because they think it's impossible to be anything on CZcams. I think with hard work it's possible. Thanks so much! This helped!

  • @alyw8152
    @alyw8152 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much for this video!!! I was looking for 'how to start a youtube channel' and you were the only channel I saw that I have actually seen before!

  • @MarlonKingShow
    @MarlonKingShow Před 6 lety +82

    Takes a lot of courage to start a YT channel, I've been doing it 3 months now and can only hope to do as well as you in 3 years time. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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    • @spicygalpriya
      @spicygalpriya Před 6 lety +1

      Hey. Checked out your channel. It's incredible that you are still persistent on the same. I also have just started my channel and looking to achieve the same commitment that you have. I hope to reach out to maximum people that I can.

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      @MarlonKingShow Před 6 lety +1

      LiveLifeQueenSize as long as you do it because you enjoy it then it’s well worth it, I reached my goal of 100 subs by end of 2017 and that has continued to show me how worthwhile it is. All the best, I can see you sub count is doing well also!

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  • @alaynalynn8659
    @alaynalynn8659 Před 6 lety +25

    I just posted my first video TODAY I had so many days saying I don't have the stuff I need to start it. THANK YOU FOR THE EXTRA PUSH TO GO FORWARD ✨💛

    • @humanbeing7129
      @humanbeing7129 Před 6 lety

      ILLUMINATEDBEAUTY This comment boosted my confidence in starting a channel and I don’t know why but thank you

    • @MrsOfficer00
      @MrsOfficer00 Před 6 lety

      I subscribed to your channel your videos are super cute. I am also a new youtuber i posted my first video last weekend.

    • @LIZANDFAMILY
      @LIZANDFAMILY Před 6 lety

      Sub for sub?

  • @ashleybeautyofficial4304
    @ashleybeautyofficial4304 Před 5 lety +1

    Girl I liked & subscribed before the video was even over because of your personality & realness. Literally, I wasn't even watching. I'm cleaning the house while my CZcams is on autoplay but I'm listening and I said "this is my type of bish"😍 SUBSCRIBED 😂

  • @DIYAlready
    @DIYAlready Před 6 lety +5

    You're a doll. Thank you so much for uploading this video. I just started my channel, and sometime it's so frustrating to not have enough subscribers. Yours video gave me confidence. Loads of love from Colorado. Can't wait to subscribe you.

    • @sujata_8936
      @sujata_8936 Před 6 lety

      DIY Organization subscribed to your channel😊 feel free to check out mine 🤗

    • @DIYAlready
      @DIYAlready Před 6 lety +1

      Awww... Thanks. I'm checking now.

    • @MairusSpace
      @MairusSpace Před 6 lety +1

      DIY Organization just started out too. Let's be friends

    • @DIYAlready
      @DIYAlready Před 6 lety

      Sure, would love to. Just subscribed you

    • @priscillanilla5598
      @priscillanilla5598 Před 6 lety +1

      We should support each other's channel😁

  • @Hitorr26
    @Hitorr26 Před 7 lety +8

    You have inspired me and I finally got the courage to start my beauty channel. Love u lots😘😘

  • @MissNicolePerez
    @MissNicolePerez Před 8 lety +45

    Thank you so much Laura for making this video. I am a small youtuber with 30k subscribers working hard to grow my audience. I upload 3 times a week and I absolutely LOVE doing what I do. I hope one day to reach 100k that's my ultimate goal. I know consistently uploading like I do will one day get me there. Love you! 💗💗

    • @StacyLiane1
      @StacyLiane1 Před 8 lety +2

      I'm subbed to you 😘😘😘

    • @MissNicolePerez
      @MissNicolePerez Před 8 lety +1

      +Stacy Liane thank you so much Stacy!

    • @louie0425ify
      @louie0425ify Před 8 lety +2

      I watch your videos all the time! You are peeeeeerfect 😍😍😍

    • @MissNicolePerez
      @MissNicolePerez Před 8 lety

      +Louie Velazquez thank you!

    • @MissNicolePerez
      @MissNicolePerez Před 8 lety

      +J.Maxinta thank you so much! Definitely working to grow my audience everyday 😊 but yes I love all of my subscribers.

  • @keyandpau2079
    @keyandpau2079 Před 6 lety

    Thankyou so much for this ! We’ve just started and we’re hoping we can get somewhere with it 🖤 This video helped.

  • @averyconner8629
    @averyconner8629 Před 6 lety +7

    This video was so helpful! I am new on CZcams so this video definitely inspired me to keep going!!

  • @amber3912
    @amber3912 Před 6 lety +7

    This is making me so excited to get ready and start CZcams, iv3 been wanting to do this since I was like 16 hahaha. I've been watching you and so many other people for a very long time. I love editing and filming so I'm just even more excited to start!!

  • @bellabells5369
    @bellabells5369 Před 7 lety +32

    I know this video is old but I just saw it and it want to genuinely thank you for it ❣😘

  • @Cgaraguso
    @Cgaraguso Před 6 lety

    Thank you for this video. This is probably the most informative one I’ve watched yet. I’m about 2 weeks in, definitely growing slower than I’d like, but your experience of 1000 subscribers in 12 months when u started, to where u are now, was definitely a little motivation. Thank you ❤️

  • @lilacmuseic
    @lilacmuseic Před 6 lety

    This is so powerful

    • @sujata_8936
      @sujata_8936 Před 6 lety +1

      Ivy Lilac subscribed to your channel, feel free to check out mine 🤗

    • @lilacmuseic
      @lilacmuseic Před 6 lety

      Sujata_89 i subbed to yours and turned on the bell 🌷

  • @AndreaRenee00
    @AndreaRenee00 Před 8 lety +29

    This was great! It's so funny because I literally just had someone tell me I have a big nose yesterday on my Too Faced x Nikkie Tutorials 1st impression. My channel is starting to finally grow and the haters are trickling in but I👏🏾DON'T👏🏾CARE!👏🏾. CZcams is my passion and I cannot WAIT to turn it into my full time job. You are amazing, Laura! I freaking love you! Will you be at Generation Beauty NYC!????

    • @stevikaye
      @stevikaye Před 8 lety

      Girl, you are stunning! Hater gonna hate!

    • @jholmie6016
      @jholmie6016 Před 8 lety

      People will find anything to pick on! So absurd! Keep on going :)

    • @KontourbyKyle
      @KontourbyKyle Před 8 lety

      You are gorgeous!! Love your videos! xoxo

    • @danielledefreitas2021
      @danielledefreitas2021 Před 7 lety

      Girl I have gone through my entire life self conscious about my nose, didn't start my channel because of it. We still poppin though! I will be subscribing!

    • @dreamergirlbaby
      @dreamergirlbaby Před 7 lety

      Andrea Renee girl! I realllyyyy want to start a CZcams channel but I honestly do have a big nose. I'm insecure about it because when ever I take pictures it's just face and nose lol

  • @ravenjas7010
    @ravenjas7010 Před 7 lety +11

    This is actually me atm, I want to do youtube so badly but I know if anyone of my friends find out they will laugh and my whole college finds out I'll be laughed at.

    • @jodiosmio
      @jodiosmio Před 7 lety

      Raven Jas I would subscribe 💕

    • @ravenjas7010
      @ravenjas7010 Před 7 lety

      Aw thank you I'm thinking maybe doing a make up video after christmas because I'll have a lot more make up to play so we'll see

    • @itsjustJemima
      @itsjustJemima Před 7 lety

      I'd sub too 😍 check out my new channel too

    • @courtneylane1856
      @courtneylane1856 Před 7 lety

      same girl same. only two of my friends watch CZcams like I do lol

    • @therastalounge7891
      @therastalounge7891 Před 7 lety

      Raven Jas I'm subbed please check out my CZcams channel

  • @kristynicole1258
    @kristynicole1258 Před rokem

    I just love you Laura!! Today and then, you inspire me🌺

  • @tukaaraibi9485
    @tukaaraibi9485 Před 6 lety

    I love the honesty! I'm not AS scared as I was anymore! thank you

  • @MagicalDreamsShop
    @MagicalDreamsShop Před 7 lety +8

    I love you so much ❤️ Im proud that your youtube grew cause of all the hard work you put in and what the things you want from it. Your honest advice were very helpful to me and it made me build the courage to start a CZcams channel. Thank you Laura!

    • @ekpedavido1473
      @ekpedavido1473 Před 6 lety

      hi guys,
      I wanna introduce to you how I make $800 a day.
      log in to goo.gl/QqbGFw and be a billionaire within a month

  • @user-fg5gx3fh9q
    @user-fg5gx3fh9q Před 6 lety +8

    I appreciate this video so much because I am just starting out on CZcams and all these worries run through my head regarding hate/people won't like my content/don't have a lot of makeup because I want to grow in the beauty area. But I've come to realise that being yourself is super important because no-one else can copy your personality and it makes your channel/videos unique! Just having that little extra support from big youtuber's for the smaller youtuber's really helps :) Love you Laura! xoxo

    • @jennifersmith4933
      @jennifersmith4933 Před 6 lety +1

      Aneesah Beauty just subscribed to your channel Hun! I hope you will take a look at mine :-)

    • @ericabrooke7517
      @ericabrooke7517 Před 6 lety +1

      Aw I just watched your video you’re so pretty! I subbed 💖

    • @user-fg5gx3fh9q
      @user-fg5gx3fh9q Před 6 lety

      just subbed back! :D xo

    • @user-fg5gx3fh9q
      @user-fg5gx3fh9q Před 6 lety

      Thank you! that means alot! I subbed back! :D xo

    • @priscillanilla5598
      @priscillanilla5598 Před 6 lety

      Would you like to support each other's channel?😊

  • @priscillapadilla7020
    @priscillapadilla7020 Před 6 lety

    Love this and all your advice! I am so excited to start, I have a full time job but beaut is my passion. I've been taking steps on my social media but you tube is my next step. Ive been looking for advice and tips because I love knowing as much as I can. I now youtube is the unknown but it does excite me and I really appreciate this video!

  • @rosaliedawn6535
    @rosaliedawn6535 Před 5 lety

    I'm glad I clicked on this.. over the past week I've decided I'm probably gonna start a channel, granted it's not going to be beauty, it's going to be me opening up myself to the world about the 10+ years of abuse i lived through, how I got through it, and my healing journey. but my biggest reason Im still hesitating is that "fear of CZcams hate" so thank you for helping me realize it might not be as bad a I'm imagining. (:

  • @DinahleighOrtiz
    @DinahleighOrtiz Před 7 lety +17

    I just loved you 10x's more for this video!! I couldn't agree with you anymore about internet haters! I feel so much better now!

    • @Heylalli
      @Heylalli Před 7 lety +1

      You are gorgeous! Checked out your channel & subscribed!! Love finding moms on CZcams 😘

  • @eternamenteamata
    @eternamenteamata Před 7 lety +18

    Best video about how starting a youtube channel so far. Thank you!!!!

    •  Před 7 lety

      Agreed!

    • @eternamenteamata
      @eternamenteamata Před 7 lety

      ;)

    • @paigelknowles
      @paigelknowles Před 7 lety +2

      Clairesmind this is seriously true!!

    • @theverolin
      @theverolin Před 7 lety +1

      I'm trying to learn italian and I'm trying out the whole vlogging thing haha would love for you to sub back!

    • @predictionlobby3687
      @predictionlobby3687 Před 7 lety

      Veronica Garcia subbed to you! Awesome channel, I'll be sure to stay in touch

  • @charlissaberry2391
    @charlissaberry2391 Před 6 lety

    Great video im just starting off and I liked how you keep it real and tell it like it is, its not easy and it is a lot of work and I am blessed for my 47 subs because I started off with no one and now I have 47 new friends on youtube! Thank you for the advice!

  • @kennedyoconnor3437
    @kennedyoconnor3437 Před 6 lety

    Just watched your ASMR and you reminded me of this video again and I just rewatched it and it has really helped, I just started my channel (only 2 videos so far) and I cannot thank you for the amount of confidence you have given me to start my channel!! I love you and your channels 💕

  • @StephiNguyen
    @StephiNguyen Před 7 lety +45

    I live in Mississippi and it's definitely not popular for CZcams either! I'm "different" from other people in my home town and that's fine with me :) Laura it's refreshing to see a small town southern girl make it big! You give me hope xo

    • @MsUnchallenged
      @MsUnchallenged Před 7 lety +1

      Me too! Ocean springs! I'll subscribe to you!

    • @StephiNguyen
      @StephiNguyen Před 7 lety

      Oh that's so cool! I'm from D'Iberville :) Will def subscribe to you too!

    • @MaraMarieBeauty
      @MaraMarieBeauty Před 7 lety

      Stephi Nguyen Sub 4 sub? 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @MaraMarieBeauty
      @MaraMarieBeauty Před 7 lety

      Berkeley Rene would you like to sub 4 sub?

    • @captaincristina
      @captaincristina Před 7 lety

      Stephi Nguyen I live in Mississippi too, I've tried making videos. But the editing part.... can't even 😑😑😑

  • @Holson
    @Holson Před 7 lety +6

    all of this advice is so spot on! I've just started YT and can't afford a decent camera so I just use my phone (I used webcam for a bit as well!!) and I definitely feel a bit crap compared to the youtubers with amazing canons and decent lighting and things. Just gotta be patient and work hard :D

    • @BrendaMang
      @BrendaMang Před 7 lety +1

      Phones are so underrated! At least you have started and doing what you love 😊 Keep it up!

    • @LucyRaine
      @LucyRaine Před 7 lety

      I started off making CZcams videos on my iPhone! But seriously if you love and are passionate about CZcams then just do it! Eventually I got a nice camera but its so nice to look back on how it all began!

  • @haleystorm9448
    @haleystorm9448 Před 6 lety

    really good advice! i definitely will start implementing this into my channel. ☺️ the point about how it takes awhile and a lot of hard work to get anything back from youtube is so right on. if you see any youtuber talk about how they got started, they almost always say that it took them YEARS! it’s about stamina and who can outlast the competition with all the hard work they put into videos

  • @LaceyElizabeth
    @LaceyElizabeth Před 6 lety

    I love CZcams so much. It’s genuinely my passion and I’m uploading regularly and love my content! It’s hard not seeing an audience grow. But starting my CZcams channel was the best thing that ever happened to me. I love being creative. I hate when people are like “oh you just want to be famous and get attention” like actually no, I love having an audience because it’s a COMMUNITY. It’s people that have joined your life with you and are on board for whatever you do! ❤️

  • @mssavannah1167
    @mssavannah1167 Před 7 lety +34

    And to the people asking for subs back...honestly think about what kind of community you want. Do you want a bunch of people who subbed to you just because they wanted attention on their own channel or people who subbed to you because they like what you do?

    • @LindsseyLew
      @LindsseyLew Před 7 lety +4

      Yess!!!! 100%! I hate the whole sub for sub thing because it does not work! It's much better to have a smaller number of subscribers than to have a large one with nobody actually watching.

    • @mssavannah1167
      @mssavannah1167 Před 7 lety +2

      A good subscriber is the one that watches all the videos. Thanks for the feedback. I love feedback, haha. I love your picture too btw-- very pretty. ^^ Have a good Sunday

    • @LindsseyLew
      @LindsseyLew Před 7 lety

      Yes I definitely agree! :)

    • @AllThatGlittersPaint
      @AllThatGlittersPaint Před 7 lety

      Ms Savannah totally!!!

    • @mssavannah1167
      @mssavannah1167 Před 7 lety

      ***** very true.

  • @SD-gy8rj
    @SD-gy8rj Před 7 lety +6

    This is the video that gave me the courage to start my channel

  • @michellesauve7527
    @michellesauve7527 Před 6 lety

    You are truly an inspiration to everyone and all make-up artist out there, I love your quirky ways don’t ever change 😊

  • @soul6122
    @soul6122 Před 6 lety

    Damnn! I needed to see this video! I'm a small youtuber from Australia (just started yesterday 🤣). Love your honesty and transparency! This video definitely gave me something to think about! Thankyou so much!

  • @kristydushayinskorea
    @kristydushayinskorea Před 7 lety +7

    I love videos like this. I started a CZcams channel two months ago and I can't believe I didn't start one sooner. I really love thinking of new videos and the creativity that comes with it. I'm still a little shy about telling my co-teachers at my school I do youtube but I know one day they'll figure it out. Hopefully I'll be ready for the questions at that time.
    Also, I hope everyone is doing well today!! LET'S KEEP GROWING ON CZcams!!! 😆😃😘

    • @cyndisays
      @cyndisays Před 7 lety +1

      I won't tell nobody at work either 😏

    • @BrendaMang
      @BrendaMang Před 7 lety +3

      Checked out your channel and you've grown well for 2 months so you're doing something right! Great videos 💛

    • @kristydushayinskorea
      @kristydushayinskorea Před 7 lety +1

      BrendaMang Thank you!!!!! :3

    • @DestinyMoche
      @DestinyMoche Před 7 lety +1

      sub for sub and I'd also love for you to enter my $200 makeup giveaway

    • @jeanettemerstrand8851
      @jeanettemerstrand8851 Před 7 lety

      I love the creativity that comes with CZcams as well! Even if my videos didn't benefit anyone else, at least they are providing me with a creative outlet :)

  • @thatsorae5628
    @thatsorae5628 Před 6 lety +12

    Thank you for your advice ! Currently in the beginning stages of my CZcams journey and so excited to what this year has in store for me ! && your makeup is bomb 😍😍

    • @JordanAlexis
      @JordanAlexis Před 6 lety +1

      good luck on your journey! I just subbed to you, can you please sub back?

    • @thatsorae5628
      @thatsorae5628 Před 6 lety

      Jordan Alexis okie dokie ! Will do ! 😌 thank youuu !

    • @thatsorae5628
      @thatsorae5628 Před 6 lety

      Jordan Alexis done ✅

    • @TatianaJD
      @TatianaJD Před 6 lety +1

      Good luck, same over here! Im going to sub to support🙌🏾

    • @thatsorae5628
      @thatsorae5628 Před 6 lety

      Tatiana JD thank you girly !! Best of luck to you to girly !! I’ll subscribe to you too ! ☺️

  • @mariahswt
    @mariahswt Před 6 lety

    This was such a good video. I've been watching many videos like this. This was definitely my fave. Thanks girl!

  • @slrd_spiritual
    @slrd_spiritual Před 6 lety

    I'm starting off my channel and just soaking in some of these youtube succes stories and I really enjoyed your "honest" advice and straight-forward communication style here. You talking my language!
    Thanks for the vid and congrats on your success..

  • @mirrorsandhaze
    @mirrorsandhaze Před 7 lety +118

    I love this video you are so on point!

    • @mirrorsandhaze
      @mirrorsandhaze Před 7 lety +2

      Now I'm going to have to start making 2 vids a week 🙈 appreciate all your advice though!!!

    • @maciehand7899
      @maciehand7899 Před 7 lety +2

      mirrorsandhaze I literally JUST started my channel but I would love to do sub for sub if you're interested. Im trying to figure this whole thing out 👀

    • @JessTester
      @JessTester Před 7 lety +3

      Same!! I've been posting consistently once a week but maybe it's time to step it up to 2!

    • @AprilGarza
      @AprilGarza Před 7 lety +1

      Macie Hand I could do a sub for a sub Hun. I'm trying too

    • @maciehand7899
      @maciehand7899 Před 7 lety

      Lets do it! haha i just subbed.

  • @dogcatmom1684
    @dogcatmom1684 Před 7 lety +42

    Girl I'm 45 yrs old & I've been seriously contemplating doing a CZcams channel but I'm so intimidated- who's honestly going to watch my 45yr old arse doing videos on oily skin? lol love you girly

    • @YEWTUBEGRL
      @YEWTUBEGRL Před 7 lety +1

      Maybe a blog girl 💘

    • @mzdiva1121
      @mzdiva1121 Před 7 lety +3

      Trina I would watch you, I been contemplating starting a channel at 45, but it's very intimidating.

    • @pinkrussh
      @pinkrussh Před 7 lety +4

      woww!! well that's the thing that will set you apart!You can totally start a new trend ;)
      Think about it!

    • @BarbellsandBeauty
      @BarbellsandBeauty Před 7 lety +4

      I'm 46 and just started a channel reviewing makeup etc for less young people. Just do it!

    • @UniqueSoundProductions
      @UniqueSoundProductions Před 7 lety +5

      I would defiantly say go for it! Dont let age or anyone stop you.. I believe you would go very far and become successful. ☺

  • @kzdwt9969
    @kzdwt9969 Před 6 lety

    15.06 aww OK THIS WAS SO MOTIVATING i love u for making this

  • @kimberlyr8166
    @kimberlyr8166 Před 6 lety

    I love you Laura! You’re so genuine and sweet thanks so much for the tips ❤️

  • @LizzthaShizz103
    @LizzthaShizz103 Před 6 lety +21

    Thank you for being brutally honest! **starts a youtube channel**

  • @kaysha
    @kaysha Před 7 lety +6

    I think that as long as you stay real, you grow up as your channel grows

  • @jennifermatthews3575
    @jennifermatthews3575 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for making this video. I’ve been thinking about starting a channel for a long time. Your advice was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @DagaWharton
    @DagaWharton Před 4 lety

    I couldn't agree more! YT is way more work than i thought it will be, now I'm doing it - i have waaaaaay more respect for other youtuber's ! Love to everyone that tries! ❤

  • @ToriLenell
    @ToriLenell Před 7 lety +5

    Thanks for the tips Laura! I appreciate your honesty. I'm new to CZcams and am really eager to make my mark!

  • @chasingmae5698
    @chasingmae5698 Před 6 lety +8

    You are completely stunning!! Thanks for the video! I just started and this is real and great! ❤

  • @aprilwoods453
    @aprilwoods453 Před 6 lety

    love how real and honest you are!! I will definitely be taking your advice.

  • @SheCrafty
    @SheCrafty Před 6 lety +4

    Thank you for the video, you have given me some tips!!! I am just starting out doing beauty box & Skin Care box unboxing videos so I can use all the help I can get!!

  • @rosbeingros
    @rosbeingros Před 7 lety +15

    I just started my new channel, any other new youtubers here?
    Thank you so much for all the lovely advice and tips! congrats on all your amazing success!! xx

  • @planetbuds5594
    @planetbuds5594 Před 6 lety +15

    Love Your channel 💁🏼
    Your personaLITy 🔥🔥🔥🔥
    keeps Me coming Bacck Girl 💯

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      @wdqebgft2264 Před 6 lety

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  • @ashleybarber4839
    @ashleybarber4839 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for making this! All of the motivation I need and who better to learn from then you ❤️

  • @jamieleone7581
    @jamieleone7581 Před 5 lety +2

    I loved this because I definitely needed this advice!

  • @kelhumphrey3205
    @kelhumphrey3205 Před 7 lety +6

    Wow, this is the first video I've watched of yours, and I started my channel just over a week ago, this is by far the best advice video I have watched! I love how you didn't sugar coat any of the facts. I can definitely see why you have done so well on here. Keep going girl, you're inspirational 💗

  • @gulafshakhan5685
    @gulafshakhan5685 Před 6 lety +8

    amazing and honest advice....love your channel..😘

  • @kikabeauty5
    @kikabeauty5 Před 5 lety

    LOVE YOU!!! Thanks for the advice. I'm saving this video

  • @heiditremari2267
    @heiditremari2267 Před 5 lety

    This video really helped. Thank you for making it. Ive been interested in starting up a vlog and this has given me a lot to think about how to start one up.