5 Digital Content Creator Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 1st, 2023
Become A Digital Content Creator

Here are some real life success stories of starting a digital content creator:

1. Crypto Fireside ($2.4K/year)

Andrei Rotariu came up with the idea for Crypto Fireside after being inspired by Pat from Starter Story. Combining his love for writing and his passion for cryptocurrency, he created a crypto-related publication that focuses on education and features interviews, guides, reviews, and satire. After going through various online ventures and learning the ways of the web, Andrei found his niche in the crypto space and started Crypto Fireside.

How much they make: $2.4K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1.5K
Current team size: 1

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How A Content Writer Launched A Website About Crypto

Crypto Fireside is a cryptocurrency publication that focuses on crypto education, boasting over 1 year of establishment and an average monthly turnover of $200, with a focus on testing and preparation for future growth.

About
Andrei started Crypto Fireside almost 3 years ago
Revenue
Andrei grew the business to $200/month
Costs
It cost Andrei $1500 to start the business
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2. Debt To Dollars ($84K/year)

Josh Ellwood, the founder of Debt To Dollars on YouTube, came up with the idea for his business after realizing the importance of time wealth rather than just financial wealth. After successfully starting multiple side businesses, he decided to create a YouTube channel to share his knowledge and experiences with others. Through trial and error, he found success with a video tutorial on how to list your first product on Amazon, which has since gained almost 600k views and generated nearly $40k in revenue.

How much they make: $84K/year
How much did it cost to start: $300
Current team size: 0

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How I Started A YouTube Channel That Generates Over $80K Per Year

Debt to Dollars, a YouTube channel focused on teaching people how to start profitable side hustles and create financial freedom, has been able to generate over $80,000/year in ad revenue, with additional income streams from Patreon, Fiverr, brand deals, and affiliate marketing due to its success teaching others how to sell on Amazon using Fulfillment by Amazon services.

About
Josh started Debt To Dollars about 4 years ago
Revenue
Josh grew the business to $7K/month
Costs
It cost Josh $300 to start the business
Read by 5,149 founders

Learn more about starting a digital content creator:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a digital content creator?
-> Pros and cons of a digital content creator

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established digital content creator
-> Marketing ideas for a digital content creator

Other resources

3. Humphrey ($240K/year)

How much they make: $240K/year
Current team size:

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How Humphrey Yang Became A Finance Influencer

Personal finance expert Humphrey Yang made $20,000 a month from nine passive sources of income, including TikTok, YouTube, stocks, Turo car rentals, real estate, cryptocurrency staking, and writing, with an estimated net worth of $2 million.

About
They started Humphrey over 5 years ago
Revenue
They grew the business to $20K/month
Read by 1,668 founders