Have you ever wondered how much a small creator can actually make on YouTube? Let’s dive into the story of a jewelry business owner who started her YouTube journey in mid-2023. Her name is Mitera and her channel is Mitera Made Jewelry. She’s not a full-time YouTuber, but she creates jewelry and shares both crafting tips and business advice on her channel. But YouTube became a good part of her income stream, even helping her quit her job and focus on her jewelry business full-time. So, let’s break down how much she made in her first 6 months after getting monetized.
Starting the Channel and Getting Monetized
Mitera started her YouTube channel in March 2023, focusing on her jewelry-making journey and business tips. By November 18th, 2023, she hit the big milestone, which was monetization!
For those who don’t know, you need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours (or 10 million Shorts views) to get monetized. This allowed her to start earning from ads on her videos.
She said that, she wasn’t expecting much from her YouTube channel, especially since none of her videos had gone viral. But she loved creating content, and she hoped her channel could help grow her jewelry business or maybe bring in a little extra cash.
Check out My Full Guide to Starting a Successful YouTube Channel & Making Money with it.
November 2023: First Taste of Earnings
From November 18th to the 30th, she made $48.51. That might not sound like a fortune, but it was way more than she expected. Her first day brought in $2.24 and her highest-paying day that month hit $6.36 in revenue. For a brand-new monetized channel, that’s quite impressive.
She didn’t have any viral videos yet, but her top performing video had about 3,100 views. At that point, she had 14 lomf videos and few shorts on her channel.
December 2023: Holiday Slowdown
December was slower. She posted only 2 videos and 4 Shorts, but views dipped because of the holidays. Her lowest day earned $2.55, and her best day hit $10.05. Her total ad revenue for the month was $149.86, plus $6 from Shorts. She even got a $73.50 tip from her mom (which she didn’t count as part of her regular earnings). And to let you know, YouTube takes half of your tips.
January 2024: Steady Growth Begins
January brought more consistency. She posted 3 videos, 3 Shorts, and even went live once. Her lowest day brought in $2.72, and her best day hit $14.81. Her total for the month was $197.41 from ads, $5.67 from Shorts, and $8.62 from YouTube Premium views (a bonus from premium subscribers watching her content).
February 2024: Momentum Picks Up
February, even though being a short month, it was a good month for her channel. She posted 3 videos and 6 Shorts. Her lowest day made $5.29, and her best day hit $14.73. Her total? $261.26 from ads, $6.24 from Shorts, and $8.70 from YouTube Premium. By this point, she wasn’t seeing those $2 days anymore. Most days hovered around $8 to $10, and she felt things were finally picking up.
March 2024: A Game-Changing Video
March was a turning point. She posted a video about closing her Etsy shop after 4 years and it took off. It quickly hit over 100,000 views, drastically boosting her daily income.
Her lowest day still earned $6.56, but her best day skyrocketed to $32.80. For the month, she made $442.18 from ads, $7.60 from Shorts, and $7.80 from YouTube Premium. Her income jumped from $10 a day to $20, $30, even $32 on some days, all thanks to that one high-performing video. In total, she posted 3 videos and 3 Shorts in March.
Find out 11 Best Apps & Websites to Make Money Online Passively!
April 2024: Riding the Wave
The success of the Etsy video carried into April. She posted 4 videos and 6 Shorts in total this month. Her lowest day still brought in $12.66, and her best day hit $49. In April, she made a total of $611.90.
Even as the Etsy video slowed down, her daily earnings hovered around $12 to $13.
6-Month Total Earnings Breakdown
From November 18th, 2023, to April 30th, 2024, she made:
- $1,710 from ad revenue
- $37.25 from Shorts ads
✅ Grand Total: $2,054.16
What Can We learn from her YouTube Journey?
Mitera’s journey proves that YouTube income isn’t just for big influencers. She didn’t have a viral breakthrough (until March), but she still made over $2,000 in 6 months. That’s not quit-your-job money, but paired with her jewelry sales, it gave her enough confidence to leave her job and run her business full-time.
Here’s what we can learn from her experience:
- Consistency Matters: She kept posting even when views were low.
- One Good Video Can Change Everything: Her Etsy video boosted her income for two months straight.
- Income Fluctuates: Some days she made $2, other days $32 so, YouTube isn’t predictable.
- It’s Not Too Late: Her journey shows that, it’s not too late to start a YouTube channel and share your story.
So if you’ve ever thought about starting a channel, whether to promote your business or share what you love, Matera’s journey shows it’s worth the effort. It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme, but if you enjoy making videos, why not earn a little extra too?
Who knows? One good video could change everything for you too.
Here’s the video she made about her earnings. Make sure to check it out if you’re interested!
