You Can Have Millions Of Subs And Still Feel Broke

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe sit down with Joey Salads to unpack why a massive subscriber count can still mean weak YouTube revenue and why Shorts success often fails to lift long-form views. We also get into niches, AI tools, prank culture, and the practical moves creators use to keep growing when the algorithm and the audience keep shifting. • early YouTube as a Wild West with limited analytics and constant algorithm swings • Shorts and long-form behaving like separate platforms with different viewer intent • internet monoculture fading and niche algorithms shaping what people ever see • barrier to entry dropping as phones and editing tools make production easier • AI as an enhancement tool versus “AI slop” that kills watch time • Joey’s Vine to YouTube transition tactics and why cross-platform funnels are harder now • prank escalation, platform enforcement, and the long-term cost of pushing the envelope • reinventing your content over time as your life changes and your audience matures • diversification beyond AdSense, including platform distribution and investing income • evergreen content, reposting strategy, and protecting performance over sponsorship labels • decisions around showing kids online and setting boundaries as they grow Feel free to hit that subscribe button.