5 Youtube Video Creation Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Youtube Video Creation Business

In today's digital world, YouTube channel has become an essential marketing tool. YouTube is the top video marketing platform for brands looking for paid and organic growth through video content. Businesses hire video creators to help them record, edit and upload YouTube videos.

Are you a videographer with an interest in YouTube marketing? Consider starting a YouTube video creation business.

To start your business, register a brand name and create a website and a YouTube channel. Use the YouTube channel and the website to sensitize your target customers on the importance of video marketing.

Potential customers include new and existing startups, individuals, celebrities, and organizations looking to use YouTube video marketing to grow their reach.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a youtube video creation business:

1. ProductionCrate, LLC ($600K/year)

Chris Kelly, the founder of ProductionCrate, came up with the idea when he started making videos with his roommates in college and realized there was a demand for special effects. He created a website where he could store and share his assets, and it quickly gained traction. After a few weeks, he added sidebar ads and realized that he could turn his passion into a business.

How much they make: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $15
Current team size: 4

I Bootstrapped A $600K/Year Video Production Company [10M Downloads]

ProductionCrate, a virtual studio offering royalty-free music, video effects, graphics and sound assets, bootstrapped to $600k/year with over 10 million downloads, and one million users, thanks to loyal customer retention rates of around 80% YoY growth at 120%.

About

CHRIS started ProductionCrate, LLC almost 15 years ago

Revenue

CHRIS grew the business to $50K/month

Costs

It cost CHRIS $15 to start the business

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2. Jon Corres ($120K/year)

How much they make: $120K/year
Current team size: 0

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About

Jon started Jon Corres over 6 years ago

Revenue

Jon grew the business to $10K/month

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So... can you actually make money with a youtube video creation business?

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