Think you need 4,000 watch hours to start making money on YouTube? In this video, I break down the real monetization rules, including how you can unlock Super Chats and Memberships with just 3,000 hours and why the 4,000-hour requirement is a moving target.

Free tools:
Youtube Stats Tracker – https://www.robthemaritimer.com/youtube-stats-tracker
Over 40 Success Checklist – https://www.robthemaritimer.com/youtube-success-guide-checklist
Join CREATORS COVE – https://www.robthemaritimer.com/creators-cove-over-40-youtuber

Courses:
Camera Confidence mini-course
Over 40 Youtube Starter course
Channel Reviews
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Coaching/Strategy Call:
Book a 1-on-1 call with me – https://calendly.com/robthemaritimer/coaching-strategy-call

Equipment I use:
DJI Mic – https://amzn.to/3XuQJTt
JOBY GorillaPod – https://amzn.to/3B5WlMj
Quadlock case – https://amzn.to/3xUII1o
Quadlock tripod mount – https://amzn.to/3zPufnO
Sony ZV-E10 camera – https://amzn.to/3zJATvN
Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens – https://amzn.to/3SEDSwL
Synco Mic-D2 shotgun mic – https://amzn.to/3HIOg0g
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 – https://amzn.to/3SH4qNX
Neewer 18/” LED light panels – https://amzn.to/42fLECj

Software I use:
Camtasia (video editing) – https://www.robthemaritimer.com/camtasia
Ecamm Live (streaming) – https://www.robthemaritimer.com/ecammlive
Canva (thumbnails & images) – https://www.canva.com/
Epidemic Sound (royalty-free music) – https://www.robthemaritimer.com/epidemicsound

By using the affiliate links above, I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase anything. Thank you for your support!

I’m /”Rob the Maritimer/

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