For me it’s… 6000 😭😂

Hey NewTubers, If you missed my livestream earlier, you’re going to want to catch the replay. YouTube just dropped a big update to the Partner Program, and it’s the kind of announcement that gets misread fast if you only see the headline. Here’s the short version. Starting February 1, 2027, the requirements to unlock full ad revenue are basically doubling. But before you panic, there’s a piece of this update that actually works in favor of everyone still building their channel, and I don’t think enough people are talking about it yet. I broke down exactly what’s changing, what stays the same, and what you should actually be doing right now depending on where you’re at in your journey. Whether you’re already monetized, sitting close to the threshold, or just getting started, this affects your roadmap. Watch the full replay here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/VdyDFYqHf8c A few things I cover: - What’s actually changing on February 1, 2027, and who it applies to - The tier that isn’t changing at all, and why that matters more than the headline - What to focus on right now so you’re not scrambling later If you’re already in the Partner Program, there’s also a deadline you need to know about to keep your account in good standing. I walk through exactly what to do. Watch the replay, then drop a comment saying what you need more of right now: subscribers or watch time hours? I want to see where everyone’s at. Talk soon, -Woody

If you missed Tuesday’s “Intro to YouTube” training, or you just want to run it back for a rewatch, the one-hour call is now online: click here to watch it on YouTube In the training we cover: - How to pick a YouTube niche that aligns with your strengths and business model - A simple repeatable process for taking a video from idea all the way to published - How to use AI to speed up your workflow without losing the human touch that makes your content feel authentic - Making money through YouTube before even getting into the YouTube Partner Program Watch the 1-hour call on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/XO7WEyjZSl4 Thanks again to @Janay Trevillion for hosting us in the Empire Creator Lab! Hope you enjoy the training! -Woody

Quick truth bomb for anyone waiting on AdSense before they feel like a “real” YouTuber. You don’t have to wait. I just dropped a full training I gave live to another Skool community, and I’m sharing the replay here because it covers stuff I don’t think I’ve fully broken down in one place before. Inside, we get into: The niche framework I actually use (passion, proficiency, and profit, plus a version of the Japanese ikigai concept applied to YouTube) Why the YouTube Partner Program isn’t the starting line, it’s just one option, and what to do instead while you’re building toward it The real breakdown of ad revenue math (spoiler, YouTube keeps 45%, you keep 55%, and that’s before you even hit the requirements) Selling your own stuff versus selling other people’s stuff, and why I recommend combining both How the YouTube plus community flywheel works, and why your channel and your Skool (or Discord, or whatever you use) should be feeding each other Where AI actually helps in the process, and where it hurts you if you lean on it too much (packaging especially) This one runs long because it’s a full training, not a quick tip video, so grab a coffee. But if you’ve been stuck on “what’s my niche” or “how do I make money before I qualify for AdSense,” this should clear a lot of fog. 📺 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/XO7WEyjZSl4?is=AtuMr4UAoBF43yYJ If you want hands on help applying any of this to your specific channel, that’s exactly what Premium is built for 👉 https://www.skool.com/woodys-creator-lab-7885/plans And if the niche question is still tripping you up, start here 👉 https://www.skool.com/woodys-creator-lab-7885/classroom/6ba048f7 What part of monetization feels the most confusing to you right now? Drop it in the comments and let’s talk through it 👇

Just a reminder that you can create your own posts that talk about your YouTube videos if you have reached level 2 or higher in the community 🙂 Rules: ✅ ALL members can participate 👍 ✅ include a link to the YouTube video! ✅ talk about what’s in the video ✅ make these posts up to 3 times per day (must be different videos please) ✅ once you share a video, please wait at least a week before posting about the same video again ✅ this community is public so your posts help the video turn up in search results and AI results ✅ search indexing works better when your post talks about what is in the video! Tell us about the topic and even share some of the content ✅ if you are a Premium member, your posts can be pinned at the top of the community. There are limited spots so I rotate these frequently depending on the number of eligible posts I see. Once pinned, a post will stay pinned for at least 24 hours. Happy sharing! 👍 -Woody