After many delays I had no control over, I finally posted my first video in almost 2 years!! I still have to get used to editing and adding more umph to the videos. Any criticism will be greatly appreciated!! https://youtu.be/NOhjAJNbBvM

I know a lot of you want to learn about monetization — brand deals, sponsors, affiliates and all the different ways to make money from car content — And we will get into that! But here’s the thing: A lot of you have mentioned that you haven’t even started posting yet! (If you’re already posting, amazing! Skip to the end because this is still for you ) I get it, you’re excited about that cash mula lol but to be honest, sharing those strategies right now would just confuse you further. What we need to focus on first is building our foundations. The very first step is simple: just start creating! You don’t need mods, sponsors, or even your “dream” car to begin. If you haven’t even started the page for it, do it now! (IG, TT, YouTube. Just one or all 3! You decide.) The profile pic and username can be changed later if that’s a hesitation point for you as well as I know it usually is for me when starting anything new. 🎥 Action Plan. (This is your homework) But it’s actually fun - What separates winners and losers in this space is this: those who take action and those who don’t. It’s that simple. So… let’s make this easy to win! First, pick one idea from this list: • A 15–30s POV driving clip with your phone • A “day in the life” shot with your car (even if it’s stock) • A short voiceover sharing why you bought your car or your dream build plans with slow panning shots of your car • slow panning shots of your car with music (simple car edit) • a video of your car with a trending quote over top (search the hashtag #carquote and pick one! ) **Editing software: To edit the video on your phone I use InShot. But you could use CapCut, or any app you choose. It’s up to you! I would recommend an app instead of doing it on the platform itself but try them out. Whatever you like best really. 1. Whatever you do, DON’T overcomplicate this! It could literally be anything just make a short form post. 2. Film it today or tomorrow — no pressure for it to be perfect.

I just wanted to jump on here and ask you guys… • What is holding you back? • What questions do you have about growing your automotive socials and monetizing it? • Why haven’t you started? • If you have started, what are you struggling with? I will either make a YT video answering all of these questions, I’ll try to answer some in the comments here, or I will do a live Q&A answering all of these questions. So drop any and all the questions or struggles you have done below on growing/monetizing your automotive social media accounts! Let’s hear it 👇👇👇

Hey I’m John and im currently building a sleeper 2010 Acura TSX. I havent posted on all my socials in a long time due to being automotive school. Im trying to start recording again now that I have the time. You guys can find me on YouTube, Tiktok and Instagram @yeaimslw