In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Tom Calton, a full-time content creator and photographer who shares his journey on YouTube. Tom discusses how he started his channel during the pandemic, his growth strategies, and the importance of finding a niche in photography. He also delves into monetization methods, including ad revenue and sponsorships, and offers valuable advice for aspiring creators.    What We Offer Creators <a href="https://geni.us/V7V1T" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Join Creator Communities</a>. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE!  <a href="https://geni.us/uTduhMi" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach</a> <a href="https://geni.us/gu0s8" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit)</a>: Get a 10-12 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. <a href="https://geni.us/zOm9L" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter:</a> Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: YouTube Optimization (Creative Fuel): <a class="external-link" href="https://geni.us/oPCt7Cf" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://geni.us/oPCt7Cf</a> Hire Freelancers and Artists (Fiverr): <a class= "external-link" href="https://geni.us/h4zMWAP" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://geni.us/h4zMWAP</a> Podcast Hosting (Libsyn): <a class="external-link" href= "https://geni.us/TrpwY0" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://geni.us/TrpwY0</a> GeniusLink Link Shortener: <a class="external-link" href= "https://geni.us/fHPAe" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://geni.us/fHPAe</a> Stock Assets For Creators (Envato): <a class="external-link" href="https://geni.us/rlEKkLB" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://geni.us/rlEKkLB</a> E-commerce (Shopify): <a class="external-link" href= "https://geni.us/m9ctWwe" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://geni.us/m9ctWwe</a> Podcast Recording and Editing (Riverside.FM) <a class= "external-link" href="https://geni.us/PLlt1M" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://geni.us/PLlt1M</a> My YouTube Film Gear: 🎥 Camera: <a class="external-link" href= "https://geni.us/B9eb5P" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://geni.us/B9eb5P</a> 🎙️ Microphone: <a class="external-link" href= "https://geni.us/QarC" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://geni.us/QarC</a> 🎤 Audio Interface: <a class="external-link" href= "https://geni.us/kaosfB" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://geni.us/kaosfB</a> 🎧 Headphones: <a class="external-link" href= "https://amzn.to/48YcHlB" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">https://amzn.to/48YcHlB</a> Follow The Show: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572836755203">Facebook</a> /// <a href="https://x.com/ytcreatorshub">X</a> /// <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@YouTubeCreatorsHubPodcast">YouTube</a> /// <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/youtubecreatorshubpodcast/">Instagram</a> About Tom: Tom Calton is a full-time content creator and photographer who recently hit the 5-year mark on his YouTube journey — a milestone he originally set as his make-or-break deadline. His main channel now has over 227,000 subscribers, more than 105 million views, and generated around $150,000 in revenue last year, with 4–5 million monthly views across both long- and short-form content. Connect With Tom <a class= "notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TomCalton" rel= "noopener noreferrer" data-token-index="0">Youtube</a> /// <a class= "notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover" tabindex="0" href="https://www.tomcalton.co.uk/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" data-token-index="2">Website</a>

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