Meet Greg Preece, a YouTuber who’s turned his passion into a thriving business. Greg opens up about his journey to building a sustainable income and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He’s all about treating your YouTube channel like a business and making smart decisions that support your long-term financial goals. One of Greg’s go-to strategies? Affiliate marketing. He sees it as a fantastic, low-barrier way to start generating income and shares his tips on finding valuable affiliate partnerships.
But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. Greg talks candidly about the bumps in the road, like the challenges of scaling his channel too quickly. He emphasizes the importance of being financially intentional, especially when it comes to hiring team members. For Greg, every decision is made with the big picture in mind.
Greg’s income streams are diverse, ranging from AdSense and sponsorships to affiliate marketing, services, and consulting. His story is full of insights and practical advice for anyone looking to turn their YouTube channel into a successful business. So, if you’re ready to take your creator journey to the next level, Greg’s experiences are sure to inspire and guide you.
Takeaways
-Treat your YouTube channel as a business and make decisions that align with your long-term financial goals.
-Affiliate marketing can be a valuable and low-barrier way to generate income as a creator.
-When scaling your channel, be financially intentional and measure the impact of each team member on your revenue.
-Building long-term relationships with brands through affiliate marketing can lead to sponsorships and other opportunities.
-Diversify your income streams to create a sustainable and resilient business.
Chapters
00:00 Treating Your YouTube Channel as a Business
04:26 The Value of Affiliate Marketing for Creators
08:54 Building Long-Term Relationships with Brands
13:45 Challenges of Scaling Too Quickly
24:20 Going Back to What Works
28:29 Increasing Prices and Establishing Expertise
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