I'm a 44 year old full-time content creator!... It's definitely possible and us "older" creators have a very important perspective to share!
@GetBizzyLLC
2 ай бұрын
I started at 44 myself and it took me a few years to gain any type of traction. At our age though, we learn to have patience!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
That is so true! And we also realize that waiting a year is not that long, because life goes so fast at our age. xoxo
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
That's great to hear! Thank you for saying. I am starting to see the light that it could be possible for me. So excited! xoxo
@miladylaughalot
3 ай бұрын
I’m 53 and I’ve wanted to start a channel since 2016. I finally did 27 days ago and it’s been such a ride!! I’m finding myself get more organized, my whole way of thinking has changed because I’ve loved the process of creating from vacations and places we’ve been to starting my health journey and stuff like that. Learning new things every day. Such a fun experience!! 🎉
@RobandTeresa
3 ай бұрын
Same for us! I'm (Teresa) 53 and we started ours a few months ago. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Sometimes anxiety creeps up, but I just get back to doing what I love. Good luck to you on yours!
@wealthbeyondwords
3 ай бұрын
You can do it! Start your channel.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Woohoo!!! That is huge! Congratulations. Wishing you the best with it! xoxo
@TadejBokan
2 ай бұрын
Good for you!! Same here (44). YT is something I wanted to do since the launch of the platform. Started in Slovene a few years ago, and clients started rolling in, but unfortunately got overwhelmed. Now filming my first batch of videos in English. Go Gen X 🙂💪
@BarbellsandBourbonPodcast
3 ай бұрын
I'm 45 and started my podcast in January 2024, I've been consistently posting one full episode every Monday and 1 or 2 shorts per week. I'm very happy with my channel growth so far but am NEVER satisfied LOL. I'm enjoying every second of this process though and am passionate about my mission. At the time of your video, you had 2,000 subs. As I post this, you have over 3,400! You're REALLY DOING THIS!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
What I like about you, is that you mentioned you are an engineer, mentioned that you are a perfectionist & that you are never satisfied, BUT you are showing up and doing it and growing a channel!!! That's awesome and your high standards will definitley make it great! That's awesome soon to 1k!!! Woop woop! xoxo
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Share how your journey is going or any questions you have. xoxo (Thank you for watching!)
@GEN-X_POV
3 ай бұрын
Just started my journey on growing my channel in earnest last week thanks to your video. I'm SHOCKED at how many views I got for a video of me sitting in my truck.
@PashaV93
3 ай бұрын
Congrats!!! I found you the before yesterday, and I love your energy. I have been watching videos and learning things since 2018 and I never started. I cane across another creator in the GenX area that inspired me to start. So I finally created my channel, is with another handle than this profile im commenting, i haven't posted yet, but once I do it I will connect with you and let you know, Thank you!! Your videos are great!!
@anthonyparkinv2
3 ай бұрын
Growing very slowly but growing all the same. 85 subs today. 66 this time last week. Progress Is progress.
@DownToEarthwithKaty
3 ай бұрын
I’m on week 3 and have 65 subs 🎉 It’s on the up
@TalesOfHeilotia
3 ай бұрын
Slow but steady
@minx267
3 ай бұрын
Just found your channel thru your viral video. I've seriously committed to my channel 3 weeks ago. i am up 50 subscribers in that time. mine is a faceless channel concentrating on wildlife and nature. i am slowly teaching myself editing. I have some other ideas of thins i want to try and incorporate. but it is really great to watch videos like yours that are very encouraging for those of us just starting out. good luck.
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Congrats on your channel! 50 subs in 3 weeks, awesome!!! You go! That's fantastic! WIldlife and nature, sounds great. Thank you for watching! xoxo
@Kaurcreates22
3 ай бұрын
just became #398 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@Bri0228
3 ай бұрын
Your channel popped in my feed and just wanted to say I’m proud of you for taking the leap✨ I’ve put it off for so long. I used to have old clips on here years ago but since KZitem has really taken off, I haven’t added a thing🤦🏾♀️ and there’s so much in my phone. One thing I was thinking of doing to take the leap is go over whatever footage of myself or whatever that I already have in my phone thinking of how those clips can be used for maybe a voiceover, with tips 🤷🏽♀️or just in any way period just to get started and build content while recording new content ✨ And don’t let that doubt creep in on u. It happens to the best of us, but your building your tribe. I’m 35 and when I seen your first vid pop up with 500 followers u were already at over 2k now. So yes congrats to u🎉☺️ keep going, doors of opportunity will continue to open for u✨💕
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate everything you just said. 🌻 Yes, go for it, use what you have and go from there. I think that's a great idea to use footage you already have. Haha it's funny, every time...and I mean everytime I post a video before I go to bed. I wake up in the middle of the night, thinking oh god what have I done!!! hahah but then I see all these positive comments in the morning and feel good again. So thank you for commenting and brightening my day! xoxo
@NeverTooLate-thrive
3 ай бұрын
Subscribed! It's amazing how many of us more mature people are creating content! I recently monetized a faceless channel after working on it for a year, but with low views, I abandoned it to start another (with my face!) two weeks ago. Crazy experience, I know you understand, one video went viral with currently 44k views, now I have 3500 watch hours but need 450 more subs. I love this rollercoaster ride. And you're right, being authentic is the key.
@Natalia_Belen
3 ай бұрын
im also new here! nice to meet you
@whatsnewamanda
3 ай бұрын
Just peeked over at your channel and you are doing great! Soooo inspiring 😍😍😍 Subscribing now! 🤗
@Natalia_Belen
3 ай бұрын
@@whatsnewamanda awww thanks!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
It's a wild ride!!! Wishing you more subs so you can get that monetized soon! xoxo
@dadandsondoitall
2 ай бұрын
Congrats! Really appreciate you sharing. Son and I have plugging away for just over a year and have really enjoyed the journey! Great tips for those starting and reminders for those of us that have been doing this for a bit! All our best. 😊
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you and all the best to you all! It's so fun! xoxo
@amayaelessar
2 ай бұрын
I am cheering for you!! and i suspect you are about to get waaaay more subscribers!! YOU inspire me to start my own, I been so hesitant to do so, but I WANT to! Sending you lots of fantastic vibe. I BELIVE IN YOU! (I am watching this video 2 weeks after you posted and you are now at 6.080 subscribers! YOU got this!)
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
You’re awesome! Thank you for the good vibes!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@RelaxedPresent
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the message in your video. You made so many fine and encouraging remarks, including KZitem being such a wonderful platform that is open to everyone. Congratulations on the growth of your channel.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I truly believe it! xoxo
@BibleBeauty
Ай бұрын
Another great video! My husband is the exact opposite..he pushes me sometimes faster than I’m ready to move on my channel but I’m ready to jump in and do this as soon as my out-of-state company leave. I’ve spent a long time learning to edit videos & focusing on what my niche will be..I feel good about it all and you are a great inspiration! Thank You!
@AlexaSaarenoja
Ай бұрын
Wishing you the best with it! Excited for you! 🙌💜
@TheUnretirees
3 ай бұрын
So happy to have found your channel! We just completed our first 90 days as KZitemrs over 50. Agree that people in their 40's, 50's, 60's and up are underserved on KZitem - so happy to see this changing! We are cheering you on from Portugal!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
So happy you found it too! 90 days and you all are doing awesome! so so so cool! xoxo Cheering you as well!
@MotionWalks
2 ай бұрын
KZitemrs are successful, when they teach KZitemrs how to be successful. That is the key
@NailGirlInMontana
2 ай бұрын
Exactly...what about other channels....🤷🏼♀️
@MotionWalks
2 ай бұрын
@@NailGirlInMontana the money is in the education and some entertainment maybe haha . I’m sure my niche is bound to fail, but hey, have fun doing it, right?
@NailGirlInMontana
2 ай бұрын
@@MotionWalks I gave you a sub. I'll definitely check out your videos. Looks interesting especially with the equipment.
@MotionWalks
2 ай бұрын
@@NailGirlInMontana thank you so much, I will return the favor too. Have a great day!
@rebsleao
2 ай бұрын
@@MotionWalks try to do more of the basics, try some nice pro thumbnails, magnetic title and description.. check the huge channels and you'll see a pattern
@AndyPaints
3 ай бұрын
Hi Alexa, I've been watching since week 1 of your monetization series and each video is an improvement on the last one. It is obvious to me that you are working really hard to make these improvements. I am going to re watch all your videos from the last 2 months all the way through and play my small part in helping you get the watch hours you need and most definitely deserve. Good luck, it won't be long, you got this 😃
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Wow thank you for saying. I am trying really hard, and then I forget things...haha like turning on the mic or the extra lights, haha (mom brain), but it's a learning process and keeping checklist handy seem to be helping with that! Thank you for wathching my journey and being there since the beginning! Lovely to hear! xoxo
@NorisLife1
2 ай бұрын
I'm a 40 something new youtuber as well, started this journey 5 weeks ago. I'm inspired by your story, and made me want to keep going. Congratulations on your achievement so far!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
You got this! So cool! Congrats on your channel! 🎉 Wishing you much success with it! Xoxo
@alchemical.fitness
3 ай бұрын
Tks for being brave and being an inspiration. I've been sitting on my desire to post videos for years. You've moved me 1 step closer.
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Oh please go for it! It's really a blast and I truly believe if you implement strategies you can grow faster, if that's a desire! Wishing you the best! xoxo
@NakishaWynn
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations Alexa!! You’re doing an amazing job as this video showed up in my feed and you’re well over this 2,000 subs now. 👏🏾👏🏾 I’m a full time content creator over 40 and I want to reassure you that it is possible!! Keep following your passion and sharing what you’re learning. Much success to you on your journey.
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! Full time - my dream! ❤️ Thank you for sharing your proof! Xoxo
@theglowaxis
2 ай бұрын
Such beautiful, authentic, encouraging and relatable video; I needed to hear from you on this day and time. Thank you and congratulations on your growth.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching. ❤️❤️
@iDidaVideo
3 ай бұрын
Congrats Alexa! I started my first channel in 2021 and it was the best decision I made that year! I was about to turn 40. I'm still learning and growing, and I love it. If you're over 40 and want to start a channel, do it. KZitem is a great platform to share your knowledge, be creative, discover or reinvent yourself personally and professionally.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
I 100% agree with everything you said. It's awesome. Thank you for your kinds words as well!! xoxo
@RDiazJimenez
3 ай бұрын
Went on vacations, came back and you’re 2k+ subs! This is the way! Congrats!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
It's crazy! I love it! Thank you for supporting me! xoxo
@anthonyparkinv2
3 ай бұрын
Fully deserved. Been so great to see this grow from the beginning and super inspiring. Well done Alexa
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate your continued support! You are wonderful! Couldn't have gone this far without you all! xoxo
@FitDadMD
3 ай бұрын
I started a fitness/health/wellness channel last week! Contemplated for a long time, had 2 other gaming channels along the way (4k and 5k subs) but wanted to do something more “real” to me that is a passion. It’s intimidating but hoping to find a stride of growth before too long!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Wow nice work! So many channels! Wishing you the best with your new one! Thank you for sharing your journey. Xoxo
@camillafjeldsaunet329
3 ай бұрын
Congrats! I just turned 40, and I am considering starting my own channel. I have not found my niche, but I think I just want to do it for myself, and maybe find my "style" as I go. I told my bf today that I really enjoy editing videos and create. And it would just be silly to always say maybe later, I need more skills, I need more content, my life is not interesting etc. I actually created travel vlogs a couple years ago, but never posted them. It is just silly. Anyways, congrats to you! Well deserved! Keep going and be yourself!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Happy 40th! That's a great way to approach it! Have fun with it! xoxo
@cantobioenergetico
3 ай бұрын
I´m so happy for you! And once the algorithm understands who it is you´re trying to help, then you really start to grow, so keep on believing!! I went through all these doubts and after 4 years I got one of my channels monetized, but there were times when I thought I should quit (fortunately I didn´t). But you have such inspiring content, that I really wish you good luck with your channel :)
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Just got monetized yesterday! So thrilled! THank you for your support, couldn't have done it without you all! xoxo
@CityMouseInTheCountry
2 ай бұрын
Watching you in real time is the most authentic and useful education I could ask for regarding starting in KZitem. I feel I’m getting closer to jumping in!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
You can do it! go for it! xoxo
@iSamoChan1
3 ай бұрын
i had almost the same thing i quit my doctor job to chase my dream which is creating videos , my wife and parents they were shocked about my decision , they were kinda supportive in a conservative way , however i started a channel and i hit 100k subs in 6 months but when i reflected on my youtube journey i didnt like it coz i was not authentic , i was just sitting and speaking very formal with fast pace edited videos , it worked but i wasnt happy inside of me , coz that was not the reason i left medicine for , so i quit that channel and start a new one , the one im writing from now , i decided to be 100000% me , natural , authentic , minimal editing and share whatever i like about my journey doing the job i like , of course the growth is very slow but it worth it , so as you mentioned the only way to make it os to be authentic unfiltered
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts and having the amazing strength to walk away from something you created because it wasn't "you" - incredible and inspirational for others. By the way 6k subs is a ton, I know you have crazy growth with the first one, but I think 6k is wonderful! xoxo
@iSamoChan1
3 ай бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja thank you , wish you all success on youtube 🙏
@PopGoesTheCultureTV
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your channel! Following your journey - I've been doing this for a few years now - keep it up!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Yes indeed you have! Look at all your 24k subs...that's incredible..Love it! It's inspiring to see!
@Naturallyrose86
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations it’s amazing to see how you grow when I subscribe to your channel I believe you had about 400 subs. That’s really give me strength to keep going and not giving up.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Oh NaturallyRose! I remember your channel and you! Thank you for the continued support. Yes, we can do this! I think with the right strategy and motivation we can all totally rock youtube! xoxo
@NailGirlInMontana
2 ай бұрын
47 year old Nail Tech and just started a YT channel at the end of May this year. It's been an excruciatingly slow process for my channel, but I've got hope that it will take off!❤😂
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Who is your target audience? Of you know that, then ask yourself am I giving them what they need? What do they need? How can you help them overcome something they are struggling with. Wishing you lots of growth in the near future! ❤️
@ZenDenMind
3 ай бұрын
Good Job Alexa! 🎉🎉congratulations! I’m very happy you are growing fast! I started my channel a few months ago and in my 40’s , I am recently gaining momentum …❤
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Woohoo! That's great to hear. For me the first 600 were the slowest, then it picked up! Wishing you the best of luck with it! xoxo
@marilynkristiansen5428
3 ай бұрын
Hi Alexa :) I've been on youtube (as a watcher/consumer) for years and years. I think this is only the 3rd time I have commented on something. I just had to reach out! I just watched your "Just Start" video and could relate to so much of what you said... the journey to starting for yourself was similar to why I left my career and started my business in 2021. (I am a therapist with a private practice). Like you I am in my mid 40's, I'm turning 44 in August. I'm also an expat, I'm British but I live in Norway with my 2 girls who were born here, and my Norwegian partner who is.... lol.... an Engineer of course. I can also relate to so much of what you were saying in your last videos, about authenticity, your values shine through. Also about the sobering and not-so-nice truth that hard work, dedication, and commitment doesn't always come in return when working for an institution... You just seem like a really nice, genuine person, you deserve to succeed! I am happy for you and excited for your growth. Plus you have inspired me to get my booty into gear and *finally* start that channel. I'd love to connect just as a fellow entrepreneur- mid-40's- Nordic-expat-with an engineer partner-sorta thing.... but I am hesitant to write my email here, and didn't want to 'promote' my website here in the comments so that you could find me there. Couldn't find a website for you but I have joined your mailing list so hopefully we can connect there. :) Reaching out now before you get really big and don't have time for that sorta thing lol
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Hey I love this!!! Thank you and yes we seem so similar! haha Norway is gorgeous! Let's definitely connect. Thank you for joining the email list, however I think it would be easier to connect at alexacreatorboost@gmail.com since it's a direct email. So please do so. I would love to connect! And thank you - I feel so grateful that you decided to post and share your story. Excited to connect with a fellow entrepreneur/expat/mama/ and engineering hubby. Hilarious! xoxo
@lok2603
2 ай бұрын
Congratulations!! So proud of you 🎉😊
@ReikiLee
2 ай бұрын
Hi Alexa, KZitem's algorithm is truly amazing! On my spiritual journey, it always shows me the perfect content. I just started posting videos 5 weeks ago, and now that I need support and motivation, KZitem suggested your videos. What an incredible connection! I love your motivation and authenticity, I'm definitely subscribing! 💙
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Spiritual connections are the strongest ones! May your journey flow and glow! xoxo
@whatjanesaysgoes
3 ай бұрын
So excited for you!! Congratulations on your amazing week 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!! It's so fun! xoxo
@markdrawsthings
2 ай бұрын
This is amazing, glad to see things happening for new creators! Definitely giving me the motivation to try 🙌
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
You can do it! ❤️❤️
@lifebehindthereels
3 ай бұрын
WOW!!! So happy for you my friend. What a journey and so inspiring. 1400 subs? This is so incredible 👏🏻. So proud of you!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Thanks dude! By the way I gave you a shout out in last weeks video, hope it helped your growth some! xoxo
@lifebehindthereels
3 ай бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja Oh my! So kind of you. Let me search your channel for it. Also, I APPRECIATE YOU DOING SO!!!!!!
@hyperfocusthrift
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for all of your amazing videos! I'm about to be 40 in two weeks and have been waiting for the right time to get going on my channel. You're very motivating and I'm glad I found your channel!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! You shoud totally go for it! Wishing you the best with it and Happy Early 40th Bday! xoxo
@TinaHBeautifulJourney
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations! What a spectacular week. What are you using to do the analytics portion of the video? My week 4 will be going up tomorrow. Progress is steady, so I'm pretty happy with how things are going. Excited to watch as your watch time racks up so you can get fully monetized!
@TinaHBeautifulJourney
3 ай бұрын
Oh also, what courses are you using?
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Hey! Nice to see you again in my comments. :) I use screen pal, it's free. It does look like your progress is going great over 1k! Woop woop! xoxo
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
I am in Video Ranking Academy with Sean Cannell of Think Media. I got into via the 1k Sub Challenge that I post in my description of most videos if you are interested. The challenge is free and full of great information, plus if you go in that way the VRA course is like a 1/3 of the cost. xoxo
@TinaHBeautifulJourney
2 ай бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja Thank you. I'll check out screen pal.
@TinaHBeautifulJourney
2 ай бұрын
@AlexaSaarenoja I did the 1k sub challenge a couple years ago. It was really helpful. Can't afford the vra right now, though.
@edfrus
3 ай бұрын
Best of luck to you! I’ve had KZitem since 13’ but haven’t started to post until about 7 months ago. Slowly growing and trying to figure out how to edit better. Thanks for sharing!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Thank you and best of luck to you as well! We’ve got this!! Xoxo
@RobandTeresa
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I'm (Teresa) a new KZitemr at the age of 53. I finally just did it--I put away the "but"s and the "what if"s and got going. I'm learning so much and have a high need for cognition--I need to learn more! You have a new subscriber. :)
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the new sub! I appreciate it! How fun that you started at 53, so, so, so awesome! I love it Teresa! Go, go, grow! xoxo
@RobandTeresa
2 ай бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja thank you!
@veliskathomas8391
3 ай бұрын
🎉Congrats! Thanks for being so transparent!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Yep, that's my plan and I'm sticking to it! Thank you for watching! xoxo
@MasterOfDisasterOfficial
3 ай бұрын
I'm 29 and am growing my channel alongside you. Love hearing your journey as I continue mine.
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Excellent! Wishing you the best with your channel! Thank you for continuing to watch! xoxo
@Kaurcreates22
3 ай бұрын
just became #155 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@simplifyyourlifewithgwen
2 ай бұрын
Wow! That's fantastic! 🎉 GenXer here at 57 with a new channel focusing on women over 50. I started my channel in May and in July I started gaining traction averaging 24 subs a day. 😀 I'm super happy for you and cheering on your continued success! You put out great content! 🙌🏼
@NailGirlInMontana
2 ай бұрын
Awesome!🎉🎉🎉
@simplifyyourlifewithgwen
2 ай бұрын
@@NailGirlInMontana thank you!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
That is awesome!!! 👏🤩 congrats on your success. So exciting! ❤️
@winglee1976
3 ай бұрын
I started creating and uploading videos and shorts last month, I posted mostly shorts and a handful of long form videos. I leant to create thumbnails and add voiceover etc to my videos last week. While I only had about 30 subs last week. One of my long form videos that I uploaded 4 days ago gained more than 500 views and now I have 50 subs, that’s 20 more than last week, even this got me excited. Hopefully with time and effort my videos will become more professional and find more audiences or vise versa. KZitem is a great way for me to express myself, my life experiences etc. I hope to get average of 50-100 subs a month, and eventually have a hit video that will explode my channel. Good luck to you!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Congrats on the 30 subs from the one video! Yes, I think it can/will totally happen as you have specified in your comment. Keep growing organically and then one video shoots you up! Best of luck to you! xoxo
@winglee1976
3 ай бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja thank you for the encouragement! I realized that it’s a side hobby while holding my full time job, it’s also kinda self therapy to create videos. It’s a bonus if viewers will resonate to my contents and subscribe for more.
@theusbadenhorst
3 ай бұрын
I was one of those subs. I started posting seriously a month ago. You will hit 100000 in another month.
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Yes, that would be nice. But I won't hold my breath...haha KZitem is a slippery little thing. Let's see what happens! I am so curious to see what this week holds. Fun times! Thank you for commenting and watching! xoxo
@Kaurcreates22
3 ай бұрын
just became #4 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@digitalmagnates
3 ай бұрын
Can I just say I related to you on so many levels throughout your video. I'm turning 44, I have a 6 and 4yr old cheering me on, with a husband who supports me in the background 😂 I also feel this nervousness about the channel growing too. I almost was like, retreat and retract this is too much 😂 I just recorded my video about a similar topic to your video today and hope to upload it in a couple of days. All the best for your journey x
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
It's fun to hear how similar of an experience you are having and how we are going through similar things on the journey! Thank you for sharing. It's nice to hear how things resonate with different people. Wishing you the best too! Thank you for watching and commenting! xoxo
@shineeediaries9149
2 ай бұрын
I am 39 now and I really wanted to do contents on KZitem. But I keep putting it off because of Impostor syndrome. I am so glad I came across your channel. :) I am ready to take action now! Thanks for inspiring me.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
You can do it! Just go for it - seriously, life is too short to wonder what if anymore. ❤️❤️❤️😃
@meganc3090
3 ай бұрын
Yayy! That's awesome! I'm so happy things are working out for you 😊. I hope things just get better and better.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
I hope so too! Thank you so much for watching and supporting me! Wishing you the best! xoxo
@MrMarcy76
3 ай бұрын
Glad to see it’s working out. Keep up the good work👍
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
It seems to be, let's hope it continues! Planning on sharing a specific video soon on how I am doing it and what seems to be working really well. xoxo
@Hollywoodfactotum
3 ай бұрын
This is amazing! Congrats!! And you’ve inspired me 😊. I’m over 50 and want to help people with my channel. I’m trying to grow and this is helpful! Thank you!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Woohoo! That's great! THank you for watching. xoxo
@Breathenature247
3 ай бұрын
Alexa you speak to ME!! What you've said is EXACTLY what I've been doing, how I feel and my channel I started back at the end of May is growing. What you said about being authentic and leading from your heart - having that deep inner knowing that what you are doing is right and good is just magic! Well done - go you (and go me!!)
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Yes! So nice to hear and yes go YOU ( and me) haha that made me smile! THank you for watching! Wishing you the best with your channel! xoxo
@HannahMorenDraws
3 ай бұрын
I'm a tiny youtuber with an art related channel and am an aspiring full time illustrator - and I think the hardest thing for me in both realms is to have that objective point of view. Is this good? Is this valuable? Inspiring? Beautiful? One video that I personally *love* is one of my worst performing. I really hope that with time I will find more answers to who I'm talking to, how I can help or bring inspiration, not only in my videos but also with my artwork. I've been struggling with a lot of self-doubt lately. So it's refreshing to see someone else "make it."
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Yes, it's tough especially with art related topic because it's so personal. But if you could find a way to step back and look at it as if you were an art critic or your ideal sub, that would be really effective for getting clarity on why or why not videos are performing a certain way. A video I probably spent half an hour editing, has brought the most views on my channel compared to the ones I have spent 15 hours editing...it's a wild game this KZitem. And I have heard from many youtubers, new and old, that you just never really know how a video will perform. Some of your videos have thousands of views - that's great! Keep going! Wishing you the best with it. xoxo
@aplacetothrive
2 ай бұрын
I can relate to that fear you hit once you hit 2000 subs! I got that fear at 25, 50, then 200 subs...it really stopped me in my tracks each time. But I'm back at it trying to push past that fear! Thank you for sharing your story 😊
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Keep going! Use the fear to fuel your dreams rather than fizzle ❤️🙌
@WoodmanBMX
2 ай бұрын
Glad i stumbled upon your channel! I started my channel 2 months ago and have 40 subs! :) i gotta step it up a bit
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Woop woop! ❤️ Go for gold! 😊
@jewijk
3 ай бұрын
Great to see other smaller YT channels doing so well, it really gives me confidence that this sudden growth could also happen to my channel one day. Keep up the great work! Getting enthusiastic from your video 👍🏼
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
I think it most definitely can! Wishing you the best with it. xoxo Thank you for watching!
@PaulRansonArt
3 ай бұрын
Hey Alexa - oh how sweet ... your figures are looking great. Now keep making these wonderful and inspiring videos. I' m rooting for you and looking forward to your continued journey - Paul 😃😃😎😎
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul! Keep on keepin' on is my main focus. It's growing so great right now. Makes it all feel worth it. xoxo
@christinevincent7030
3 ай бұрын
Youre the last push i needed to finally start a KZitem channel 🙏. Im turning 46 and youre story is very relatable and authentic ! Thank you so much. I need your strategies 🙏🙏🙏
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Just posted a strategy video yesterday! You should check it out! Here's a link, hopefully it helps! Thank you for the kind words and watching my channel. xoxo kzitem.info/news/bejne/lImb0XujbpegpYYsi=lGxfgzThR_sI2SOp
@michaelmeans9187
3 ай бұрын
Your channel is experiencing explosive growth. 2.47K Subs by the time I clicked on this video. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your strategies. I greatly appreciate it.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Yes, it seems to be going up like a rocket at the moment..I'm in awe. Thank you for watching, commenting and continuing to support my channel. I appreciate it! xoxo
@LifeTimeGrindTV
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations on reaching some of your goals, this was very inspirational. I’ll continue to watch.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! It's been incredible thank to you all for watching and supporting my channel. Wishing you the best! xoxo
@paulamanninglewis
3 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Congrats! I can't wait to get there! My videos are getting more views, my subs are growing...slowly. You have really motivated me, thank you!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Yes that's great! I think the first 500 are the hardest to get, then it picks up! wishing you the best! xoxo
@CreativesEnRoute
3 ай бұрын
This is so helpful! We just launched & while several of our videos are doing well, growing subs has been SLOWWWWW!!! Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us - new subscriber over here!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Wishing you the best with it! I just shared a video about my strategy, it might give you some more ideas as well! Thank you for watching! xoxo
@QrooSpanish
3 ай бұрын
Nice job! Congrats!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! xoxo
@the_inspired_coach
Ай бұрын
I’m watching this video and you are at 10,000 subscribers! LOL! The Vikings saying come talk to me when you’re at 10 K
@AlexaSaarenoja
Ай бұрын
OMG it's so true...I can't wait to be like "ummm yea...just wanted you to know....10 K BOOYAHHH!!!" 😂😅😊
@sing-alongmagic
3 ай бұрын
Well done, Alexa! 🚀Your determination and rapid KZitem journey are inspiring. I took my foot off the pedal with my own channels last week, but you've given me the push I need to get back to work.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Get back in there and go for gold! haha Xoxo You've got this!
@sing-alongmagic
2 ай бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja Thank you so much for your encouragement (it's working!!). I still have a long way to go, but both of my channels are starting to gain traction.
@RDreviews-products
2 ай бұрын
Great video! I’m 54 and recently started my channel where I review products for Amazon and I also share my EBay Reseller business with viewers. Can’t wait to the subscribers and views grow.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Congrats! 🎉
@Off-Gridiot
3 ай бұрын
Really like the spreadsheet tracking, going to copy :) Just discovered you, subscribed to watch the journey unfold and snag some ideas. ✌️
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Yes, great! Welcome! I hope you gain some great insight! Wishing you the best with your channel you're almost a 1k! wow!! So awesome!
@RivaReveals
2 ай бұрын
So true. Thanks for being transparent
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Always! That’s my goal for this channel. Share everything so we can all grow together! ❤️
@lizarosario2829
2 ай бұрын
I’m 51…..tried a long ago to build my channel but bc pandemic hit to me there was no point since was was makeup content…..the frustration was real…..and my native language it is spanish and that is also very challenging maybe not reach a good number of sub…..but I found your video and that changed my mind set….I just start something diferent and I loveeeeee what I’m doing …..it is crazy setting the camera everywhere😂 thank u for sharing all you experience
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Woohoo!! What a beautiful story and journey on youtube. Keep going with it and enjoy the ride!! xoxo
@cordialgreetingsart
3 ай бұрын
Woohoo! 🎉 so happy the playlists are working out for you. 😊💕 (those are part of the secrets in growing from what I heard 😉)
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Yes, I have learned that too as well as doing series of videos or a part 2 of videos that worked really well. Thank you for watching! xoxo
@saraivy
3 ай бұрын
Hiiiiii!!! Thank you so much for your content. I'm a 42 yr old mother of two littles, 6 and 2, who actually started a channel back in 2020, but havent posted for the past 18months due to some crazy life changes. I really want to get back to it and go all-in but I'm struggling with that first video. Part of me wants to just start over with no explanation, but i also want to be respectful of the 397 people who have been with me and let them know where Ive been. This single conundrum is keeping me stuck. Any advice would be super-appreciated. Also. As another older mother of littles, what does your workflow look like? It seems impossible to find anyone who talks about this.
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
How nice a mama of two trying to grow on youtube. Yea!! Love it. Hmm I would say, start over from scratch, I don't think you need to explain yourself. Everyone knows life happens and their life is happening as well. Just coming back will probably make them happy! You could always say in the video too something quick like "so excited to be back and hanging out with you guys, so thank you for sticking around. I appreciate you!" Keep it simple. And if it really bugs you after posting some videos, you can always add it in later. But from what I have learned from many youtube courses is that, if you take a break, just jump back in and get going, no need to explain where you've been. Haha my workflow with kids...is insanity! Full of guilt if I work or guilt if I don't work. But I've started to balance it better during the summer months when everyone is home. I wake up and give them attention, when they are eating breakfast I hop on and check my comments. Which is what I am doing now, then after they eat I play with them for a half hour or so, then I work for, if I am lucky an hour - they can play together mine are 3, 7, 12 (12 year old is usually playing with friends though), then after say recording a video, I play again with them make some lunch, and then get back to editing. I have certain days where they see me on the computer more and other days where I don't get on my computer unless they are sleeping. I just have goals for the week and I make sure I get those done. If that means editing while they are sleeping, then I get less sleep that day. If I can fit it in during the day I do. It's not scheduled, but more goal oriented for the week. Hope this helps! Also as you can see from my videos, my set up is super simple, nothing fancy, so it allows me to pop into my office and record a few minutes here and there if I get a chance. xoxo
@herbsandspicevlog
3 ай бұрын
Wow that’s amazing so happy for you congratulations 🎉🎉
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@juliedrakeArtist
3 ай бұрын
Hi Alexa, your story is inspiring. I’m 63 and started an art business last November and want to record the process on KZitem but I still haven’t done it. It’s been a really slow start with the business and totally overwhelming because I’ve had to learn so many things. I wasn’t even on social media. Now I’ve been posting regularly on Instagram, nearly have my website ready, written two blogs but not published them yet and have started a mailing list. All this while painting pictures and photographing and videoing everything. I don’t know why I don’t just do the KZitem thing. I guess I’m scared and also I might be giving myself too much to do. It really appeals to me though. What do you think? Do you think the idea of a channel which shows the progress of an artist in her sixties starting her art business will be watchable? 😊
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Well I haven't ever researched the art niche, but I am sure if you are teaching along the way, it could work or if it is visually pleasing to watch, calming or something. People love to watch that sort of thing. It does sound like you are trying to do a lot at once though. Focusing on one thing might be easier and gaining traction in that before moving to the next, but go for it if it works for you! Also I made a video checklist for getting started on youtube, it might help you...here's the link kzitem.info/news/bejne/sJtut6ucmqBefqgsi=h80C2K3aATk2apEz Thank you for commenting and watching! Wishing you the best with your endeavours! xoxo
@MokaandChai
3 ай бұрын
At 53 i just started and posted my 1st shorts few hours ago. Thanks for this. Im going to definitely enjoy my journey.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Woop woop! Awesome! xoox
@JackieWolven
3 ай бұрын
This is how you do it!! 🎉🎉 I’m just starting and I absolutely believe I can do this. ❤❤
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Yes! Yes! Yes! You go! Love it! 🙌 xoxo
@EvieSews
3 ай бұрын
I'm so happy for you :):) You deserve it !
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Owah thank you. I appreciate that. xoxo
@JoBlackwell-MidlifeAndBeyond
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Of course! Best of luck!! xoxo
@scotchandscripture
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations Alexa, great achievement.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! And thank YOU for watching! xoxo
@ZakJab
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations. I can't wait to hit 1K subscribers myself ✊️
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Go, go, go! You will get there. I feel like it was slow to get to 500...then it picked up a little bit...then even more after 1k. Wishing you the best! xoxo
@suzyboyd
3 ай бұрын
Loving your journey! I am just starting mine. Trying to figure out what to post. My kids are grown and gone and I am learning to live the solo life. Excited for it but not sure about getting it going.
@Kaurcreates22
3 ай бұрын
just became #28 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Hmmm I would try to find something you are passionate int, proficient in and that could potentially be profitable if you desire (has a market or need). Look at your life skills and your passions, do any of those give you ideas? xoxo
@dianesgardeninspiration
3 ай бұрын
I’m just starting my KZitem journey and I come agree you, believe and do it with heart. Let’s see what happens. Thank you and Congratulations! 🎉
@Kaurcreates22
3 ай бұрын
just became #42 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@dianesgardeninspiration
3 ай бұрын
@@Kaurcreates22 thank you so much and you got this! 🙌💛
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! xoxo
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
WIshing you the best! Definitely check out the 1K sub challenge in my description of most videos...it's run by Sean Cannell of THink Media, it is a wealth of information for free and it is what I have used to grow my channel. I highly recommend it! It might help get you there faster. xoxo
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
You've got this! It is possible. I am living proof! Go, go, grow! Thank you for watching. xoxo
@sincerelyheatherlynne
3 ай бұрын
Hi Alexa, I found you by that video that went a bit viral & have been looking forward to this post, knowing you were in the moment of a big change in your subs- so exciting, congratulations!! I'm 42 & started my channel and got about 30 videos into it when things in my life got really hard & I had to take a break. It's been 9 months since my last video & I'm finally now starting to feel like I'm ready to consider starting up again! I'm curious- how did you decide on your current topic for your KZitem channel?
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Hi Heather! Thank you for your question and glad things are starting to flow a little smoother in your life now. Well I knew that I didn't want to do anything related to my field of architecture and design, because I was a bit burnt out on that. I love personal development, but I was a little tired of that too, because I had been studying it for so long...I thought of going in that direction at first - since I have courses I have created in it already, but none of those things were making my heart sing. Then I realized that I know how to teach, been teaching for over a decade. I know how to simplify seemingly complex things and make them more easily digestable...so I thought, hey I am learning how to grow on youtube, others probably want to learn how to grow on youtube, I had taken many courses on building a business and growing on social platforms over the years...so I was just like, why not share that knowledge as a knowledge reporter utilzing the skills I already have...so I don't know if this helps, but that's how I settled on it. It lets me also utilize my self development teachings as well, because this takes a lot of facing your fears to get through. They say you want to find something with three P's (passionate about, it could be profitable and something you have proficiency in). Hope this helps some! Best of luck to you! Also make it something you could talk a whole year about without getting bored! xoxo
@sincerelyheatherlynne
3 ай бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja Thanks for your response! I always have such a hard time narrowing in on one thing, so it's really interesting to hear how you came to that choice. I think of lots of different approaches and ideas, but am never sure where to settle. (I did have a settled topic for a blog that I ran for well over a decade, but the topic doesn't apply to my current life anymore, so I need to shift & I just want to have a clear plan to be able to throw myself into, but I get stuck in the planning stages a lot.) I really appreciate your sharing your thought process, it gives me some things to think about.
@Samuelzaynchy
3 ай бұрын
Wow. I remember when you just had 500 and something Subscribers ..now you have over 2k Subscribers😮. Im so motivated rn. Congratulations to you ❤❤
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, it is possible. We can do this. It's incredible. I owe it to all of you lovely subs. So thank YOU. I really appreciate your continued support! xoxo
@Shareebysea
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations!!!!! I just started my channel a month ago, I’m 48 . The learning curve is huge and my first video was garbage lol but this is encouraging!!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Yes, the learning curve is massive and there is always something else to learn! It never stops! :) But it is also fun to learn this stuff! Keep going...the first videos are supposed to be garbage...unfortunately. I was thinking about it the other day actually, it's like we are learning a new skill, but unfortunately, that learning process is recorded for the whole world to see. It's not like learning to dance something, where you can trip, fall, and get up and only your teacher or dance partner sees, but here anyone that wants to watch sees! But the thing is here, or what I have found, is that the KZitem community is so encouraging and lovely, so it makes it less scary or painful to post those first videos. Wishing you the best! xoxo
@Shareebysea
3 ай бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja so true!!! Wishing you the best also😊
@Kaurcreates22
3 ай бұрын
just became #20 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@Shareebysea
3 ай бұрын
@@Kaurcreates22 aww thank you so much!!! You have definitely inspired me to just keep showing up
@DadgeCity
3 ай бұрын
Just checked out your uni page (still up) - wow. Although YT is a good hobby, hard to believe that someone so talented isn't going to earn much more through those talents than through YT.
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Never say never...life is a long road if you are lucky. Maybe I get better design offers this way! I still love design but I love teaching and inspiring people more. xoxo
@riccovonteamer
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations keep on pushing forward
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@threelittlepotters
3 ай бұрын
YAY! There's always that week delay with the watch hours, you'll probably be there next week!
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying! I was wondering about that, but I've noticed lots of things have a delay. So it makes sense. Thank you again for sharing! xoxo
@UnlockingJarredPotential
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I'm so glad I found you and your channel. Subbed
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate that and wishing you the best with your channel growth! xoxo
@christinalandsman
3 ай бұрын
That is awesome ! Congrats
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Wishing you the best with your channel! xoxo
@SoulAlchemyWisdom-SAW
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations! I'm so proud of you, and I am enjoying your book on kindle🥰
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you for reading my book! I appreciate it. That was a big step for me to share that with the world. Thank you for watching! xoxo You really brightened my day!
@SoulAlchemyWisdom-SAW
3 ай бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja I’m so happy that uplifted you, keep up the great work!😻❤️🫶🏾
@EricKeinrath
3 ай бұрын
I'm laughing my socks off right now🤣🤣🤣. I totally relate with you on how couples balance each other, and how different ways of support each other are. From Dreamer to Dreamer, embrace grounding and shot the f***ing moon!!!❤
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Yes exacatly fellow dreamer! Let's do this! Thank you for making me smile with your comment. :) xoxo
@stephenbrocklehurst8076
2 ай бұрын
Loving this I will share your channel ❤
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Awesome thank you! 😊 I totally appreciate that! ❤️❤️❤️
@HabitCraft-2024
3 ай бұрын
No looking back. Yossssshhhhhh..... Congrats 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
Woop woop! Thank you! xoxo
@MichelleTop3
2 ай бұрын
Love your videos:) good luck!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@freedompodcast1
3 ай бұрын
90% of success is keep showing up!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Exactly! 🎉
@annettegutkind
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this 🙏
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@mindfulness5817
2 ай бұрын
Congrats you go girl 🎉
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
THank you!!! Couldn't have done it without you all! xoxo
@musiclover7ism
3 ай бұрын
You’re an inspiration! I wish your husband was more supportive of you. I love that your 7 year old is supportive!
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
He's supportive of me for sure. My rock, but he is just skeptical of being successful on youtube. haha All my kids love youtube. :) haha
@TerryGrier
3 ай бұрын
What are you using to EDIT the videos now ?
@AlexaSaarenoja
3 ай бұрын
I am using imovie. I will be posting a tutorial on it either this Tuesday or next. xoxo
@AgingOnYourTerms
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations! Well deserved!🎉
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words! xoxo
@garycoote
2 ай бұрын
I'm so excited for you, what did you do differently to cause your growth?
@AlexaSaarenoja
2 ай бұрын
I focused on a free trending videos and reproduced those in my own way. I just did a video about that yesterday and another one today. Check those out if you like it shows you exactly how I do it! 🙌
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