5 Tik Toker Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 30th, 2023

Become A Tik Toker

To become a successful TikTok creator, one needs to possess a great deal of creativity, maintain consistency in their content, and have a deep understanding of how the platform’s algorithm works in order to effectively engage with their audience and increase their reach.

Start by developing a niche, personality, or style of content that will make you stand out in a sea of creators and film 15-60 second videos showcasing your genuine talents, commentary, or interests.

Use relevant hashtags, viral sounds, and collaborate with other creators through duets or collaborations. This can help you attract more followers and get featured on the "For You" feed.

Interact frequently with supportive comments and responding to fans to foster an engaged, growing audience that will eagerly await more of your entertaining and informative videos.

Stick to a regular posting schedule, find what works for your niche, take risks creatively, and you’ll be on the path toward TikTok fame and possible full-time income.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a TikToker:

1. YourAverageTechBro ($30K/year)

Dohyun Kim, the founder of YourAverageTechBro, stumbled upon creating social media content during the pandemic. After realizing the potential of short-form videos on TikTok, he leaned into his competitive advantage as a software engineer and began creating content that resonated with his audience. Currently earning an average of $3,000 per month, Dohyun plans to expand his revenue streams through original content and product sales in the future.

How much they make: $30K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
Current team size: 1

How I Grew A Niche TikTok Account To 155K Followers

Dohyun Kim shares his journey starting as a software engineer on YouTube and pivoting into short-form content on TikTok and Instagram with 155,000 followers and 11,000 subscribers, currently averaging $3000/month across ad money, sponsored content, and course sales.

About

Dohyun started YourAverageTechBro over 3 years ago

Revenue

Dohyun grew the business to $2.5K/month

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2. Humphrey ($240K/year)

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

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

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3. Humphrey

Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

How much they make:
Where they're located: San Francisco, CA, USA

4. YourAverageTechBro

TikTok - trends start here. On a device or on the web, viewers can watch and discover millions of personalized short videos. Download the app to get started.

How much they make: $30K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
Current team size: 1

How I Grew A Niche TikTok Account To 155K Followers

About

Dohyun started YourAverageTechBro over 3 years ago

Revenue

Dohyun grew the business to $2.5K/month

Read this case study

Read by 3,224 founders

5. tiktokcounter.net

Use TikTok Counter to see the followers of famous TikTokers go up and down live follower count in realtime. ⚡️ Livecount Tik Tok Counter offers this tool.