How to get monetized on YouTube before February 2027: How to grow & build your corner on YouTube

Let's get MONETIZEDDD, MONETIZED 🎶 Today we're unpacking how to get monetized on Youtube before the requirements change in February 2027 - everything from thumbnails to titles to brand ideas - I can't wait to unpack! The first 500 people to use this link will receive a 1-month free trial of Skillshare with this link: https://skl.sh/tessbarclay0826100:00 Intro & what I'm doing to help you get monetized 4:10 The 5 "departments" of creators on YouTube 6:44 The winning style of YouTube right now 10:53 Should you be on YouTube more than TikTok?13:22 Do you need to script videos & how? 16:52 YouTube description box template 17:39 The thumbnail & title formula for 2026 20:11 How much to post on YouTube? 21:29 Is YouTube more lucrative than other platforms? 23:18 Do you have to niche down on YouTube? 24:14 How do you build a personal brand on YouTube? 29:00 How do you post sustainably, but stay relevant? 33:06 Should you create for the algorithm or yourself? 28:16 How do you get over feeling embarrassed? 40:09 How do you build a community, not just a following? #youtubetips #youtubemonetization #youtubegrowth