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 👇