He Makes $8K/Month on YouTube With Less Than 100 Videos

James Kelly doesn't even have 100 videos on his YouTube channel, but he's pulling in £5,000–£7,000 a month ($6K–$9K) from it. In this episode, the man behind some of the best-looking studios on YouTube (and Ed Lawrence's longtime collaborator at Film Booth) breaks down exactly how a small channel funds a real business: high-ticket studio builds, £300 thumbnails, and one video idea that got him re-monetized AND landed 8 client calls in a week. About James: James Kelly helps business creators and experts build professional-looking YouTube studios that position them as authorities and attract high-value clients. A graphic designer turned filmmaker, James spent years as Ed Lawrence's right hand at Film Booth, co-creating Thumbnail University and the studio build courses, before relaunching his own channel as "the studio guy." He now offers everything from AI-powered Studio Vision Audits to full done-for-you studio builds worldwide. Connect With James: YouTube Channel /// Website   What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE!  Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit): Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! All Tools Mentioned On The Show: The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram