I feel like I can't make money because I don't have money.

[Bekit]

This post might inspire you with some ideas. A lot more is possible than you realize.

EXECUTION - The Child Entrepreneur Who Did More than Most of Us...

... and without help from his parents (unlike some of these child entrepreneur stories with an adult pulling the puppet strings.) Amazing story, unfortunately, with a tragic ending...

www.thefastlaneforum.com

If English is not your first language but you still want to do youtube, recreate something for your country and in your language that was wildly successful in English. It could be something that's simple and basic, but as long as it doesn't exist yet (or isn't being executed well) in your language, you could have a surefire winner. Think of a channel that people in your country have to be bilingual to enjoy because there's no [your language] version of it, and then take action to make a version of that for your home audience.

Copy what's working for others. Be relentless about solving problems. Don't let little things like thumbnails stand in your way. If the best thing you're capable of on your thumbnail is a black screen and white text - do that the first few times until you get more comfortable with Canva or Figma. Just release something. And then do it again. And again. Pivot and adjust based on what you see working.

 

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[DCG]

You can download caput or DaVinci resolve (they're free) and you can learn to edit. You can then edit your videos your channel. You can even sell video editing and graphic design to other youtubers

 

[BrunoRastablasta]

Whenever I find an idea I realize that the only reason I can't take action is because I don't have enough money. For example right now I have a YouTube channel idea, but I am not a native english speaker so I need to hire someone from fiverr for voiceover. I don't know how to edit videos to keep the attention of the audience so I need to hire someone to edit videos. I also need someone to design thumbnails. I know that it sounds like I am trying to find excuses but I am really trying my best. I feel like you can't escape the slowlane if you live in a third world country.

You can, it just takes more time if you're from a third-world country (from Bosnia and Herzegovina here).

Keep doing your best and learn all the facets of your business, from making videos to copyediting to designing and it will happen. It just won't happen overnight.

Trust the process and work on it.

 

[BAUCE]

even though i see your point, all you did was to give 'just do this bro' advice. not helpful at all.

you're very fortunate that anyone bothered to give you more advice after dismissing this guys thoughtful reply. Your mindset is the only thing holding you back.

 

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[Mike05]

View: https://youtu.be/7KLnXjqKL5g


Sorry, I don't have the time to elaborate at the moment. But I'll just post this link because I think it will help a little

Love this, sooo true.

 

[WJK]

you might be right, thank you for your opinion.

do you think i can make money if i really try hard?

You have a 100% chance of failing if don't try and do nothing!

 

[Nargiza]

View: https://youtu.be/7KLnXjqKL5g


Sorry, I don't have the time to elaborate at the moment. But I'll just post this link because I think it will help a little

That’ great video!!! Thanks for sharing

 

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[Mert]

All weak excuses.

You speak this "rant" as if people are born with these particular skills.

Did you know when I was born, I immediately knew how to start a forum? And write? And start a business?

I was born talented and lucky. Money wasn't required.

Hi, this might be a bit weird since I am writing this after a month. But after considering what everyone else told me, now I realize why I was so wrong about this post. Is it possible to delete this thread? I couldn't find a way to do that. Thanks. Also I am sorry for the ignorant/arrogant things I told you guys... @piano @kommen @Costa and others I couldn't tag.

 

[kommen]

Hi, this might be a bit weird since I am writing this after a month. But after considering what everyone else told me, now I realize why I was so wrong about this post. Is it possible to delete this thread? I couldn't find a way to do that. Thanks. Also I am sorry for the ignorant/arrogant things I told you guys... @piano @kommen @Costa and others I couldn't tag.

Unfortunately you can't delete threads. But you are not alone. There are many of the popular users here where if you scroll down their profile enough, you'll find the old embarrassing things they posted.

When I was new to this forum, I did something similar as you, and I suspect most users here also did something like that too.

Just help people, one at a time. Use your creativity to solve problems then come back here to make us proud!

 

[kommen]

Hi, this might be a bit weird since I am writing this after a month. But after considering what everyone else told me, now I realize why I was so wrong about this post. Is it possible to delete this thread? I couldn't find a way to do that. Thanks. Also I am sorry for the ignorant/arrogant things I told you guys... @piano @kommen @Costa and others I couldn't tag.

It also takes guts to take the humility and apologize like this. This kind of habit will help you in your entrepreneurial journey too, so keep it up! Most people wouldn't even do this.

 

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[Rangermac2]

Whenever I find an idea I realize that the only reason I can't take action is because I don't have enough money. For example right now I have a YouTube channel idea, but I am not a native english speaker so I need to hire someone from fiverr for voiceover. I don't know how to edit videos to keep the attention of the audience so I need to hire someone to edit videos. I also need someone to design thumbnails. I know that it sounds like I am trying to find excuses but I am really trying my best. I feel like you can't escape the slowlane if you live in a third world country.

Funding is important, but its a plan that's worth more. My grandfather started a television repair company with a screwdriver and a cheap voltage meter, and succeeded. I have a little money to fund my ideas but mostly everything comes down to effort and hard work - putting skin in the game. I spend a lot of time reading and implementing, and talking to good contacts that can help me get where I need to be. Invest the money into yourself to get somewhere

Edit: I missed where you changed your attitude to the situation. You'll get there, my message may have seemed harsh because your previous responses created the perception that you were asking for help but just wanted to argue. Now that I saw that you wanted to take back your responses, and that's a great attribute to have. Not taking confrontation negatively but using it to reassess your actions and thoughts.

 

[N.S.]

Hi, this might be a bit weird since I am writing this after a month. But after considering what everyone else told me, now I realize why I was so wrong about this post. Is it possible to delete this thread? I couldn't find a way to do that. Thanks. Also I am sorry for the ignorant/arrogant things I told you guys... @piano @kommen @Costa and others I couldn't tag.

It's supercool you had the humility to listen and courage to come back and post what you have above.

Hopefully now you can see that you can make it happen (yes it's possibly harder from a 3rd world country, but that makes the juice taste even sweeter when you get it). I hope you take this fire and go make it happen. And come back here to ask questions with an open mind along the way and you will probably get some good perspectives.

 

[pbird]

I am 18 and a student. even if i work full time i get something like $300 per month. do you think learning all the skills i listed in my first message would be better than trying to hire someone?

I do because once you learn those skills you have them. Why pay for something you could learn if it potentially would benefit you time and time again?

 

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