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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

I Don't Want You To Get Monetized On YouTube

from Making A Millionaire The Alston Godbolt Pre Store · host Alston Godbolt

YouTube monetization is changing, but the biggest mistake small creators can make is obsessing over YouTube Partner Program requirements instead of building something they actually own.Don't know what you'd sell instead of chasing the Partner Program? The Finder is a 2-minute quiz that hands you your product and the buyer already looking for it ($17, once): https://finder.platformproof.comFree notes and worksheets for every video I make: https://notes.platformproof.com/Watch this video about the YouTube Monetization changes everyone is talking about https://youtu.be/UNF219JD4tgIn this video, I break down why so many YouTube gurus are using fear around monetization changes, what they’re really doing behind the scenes to make money, and why you should copy their business model instead of blindly following their advice. The truth is, most successful creators aren’t relying only on AdSense. They’re using YouTube as the front end of a business that sells products, services, software, memberships, courses, or other offers off-platform.You’ll learn why chasing subscribers, watch hours, and viral views can become a trap, why a smaller targeted audience can be more valuable than a million random viewers, and how to start thinking about your channel like a storefront instead of a paycheck. I also explain how AI makes it easier than ever to identify what your audience needs, create a simple product, and start building income that isn’t controlled by YouTube.If you’re a small creator, especially under 10,000 subscribers, watch this all the way through. Then comment below with your niche and tell me what type of audience you’re trying to help. I may give you a few ideas for products or services you could build around it.Subscribe if you want more practical strategies for making money on YouTube without depending on AdSense, viral views, or constantly changing platform rules.Follow Me On All SocialsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alston.godboltLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alston-godbol/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alstongodbolt/Twitter: https://x.com/godbolt5234Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineMarketingFansOf/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564365647886Blog: https://alstongodbolt.com/Tools of the trade:TubeBuddy: The YouTube Advantage: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/agodboltCamera: https://amzn.to/3W3IvkYWireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/3L8nnHLMain Light: https://amzn.to/47oumoMLight Stand: https://amzn.to/42Ez0wbSoftbox: https://amzn.to/4h8yJaRBacklight: https://amzn.to/4nYBjCTMap: https://amzn.to/4q2VTmZ

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