Why You Still Shouldn’t Pursue YouTube as a Career (100K+ Subs Update)

<p><span>Nick follows up on a past video after growing from about 1,200 to 115,000 subscribers, launching tours, a Substack, and merch, and learning more about YouTube’s business potential and community-building. Despite the channel’s growth, he still argues YouTube doesn’t make sense as a standalone career because shorts-driven algorithms often produce large followings with low revenue, the odds of earning a sustainable income remain extremely small (roughly 0.25% reach 100K+ subs/$10K per month), and creator income is volatile due to cycles in audience interest, burnout, and platform dynamics. He compares success odds and career longevity to professional sports and shows similarly low earning rates across Instagram, TikTok, X, Patreon, and Substack.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Join My Substack and Email List: nickpardini.substack.com/</span></p&g…: nickpardini.com</span></p><p>… a Consultation: forms.gle/X4PRyPn2gWjudtBw9</span></p… to Upcoming Tour Locations: eventbrite.com/o/80560975783</span></… Old Money Reading List: nickpardini.substack.com/subscribe</span>…: open.spotify.com/show/3e5cwqQ9Qr2raeqEdjs4JQ&l… with Nick Store: nicholas-pardini-shop.fourthwall.com</span&… with Nick Tour Survey: forms.gle/cFeyBNBcCS6jz5f7A</span></p… Dinner and Events Application: forms.gle/NJhDqSX7N22xuwXJ6</span></p…: nickpardini.com​​​​</span></p><… with Nick Tour Survey: forms.gle/cFeyBNBcCS6jz5f7A</span></p… a Member for Early Releases and Bonus Videos:</span></p><p><span>youtube.com/channel/UC7TEgC3UwJ2wI6m40rJOAFA/j… Questions to askafundmanager@gmail.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Chapters:</span></p><p><span>00:00 Introduction</span></p><p><span>02:19 Shorts Change the Game</span></p><p><span>03:37 Success Odds and Income</span></p><p><span>07:27 Comparison Across Social Media Platforms</span></p><p><span>09:39 Staying Relevant Is Hard</span></p><p><span>12:17 Burnout and Creator Lifespan</span></p><p><span>14:46 Community Building via YouTube</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Disclaimer:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Anything in this channel is for informational and educational purposes only and is not investment advice. All information contained herein is based upon information available to the public. No representation is made that it is accurate or complete. No mention of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument on this channel is an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities mentioned herein, nor does it constitute an opinion of the suitability and appropriateness of investing in any financial instrument. Please consult your investment advisor and do you own research before making any trading or investment decisions. Nothing in this video implies that any returns are guaranteed. Markets are volatile and often unpredictable.</span></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle… & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircl…;