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My venture began around mid-October 2023, a point where I quickly learned about the requirements to monetize my channel. To qualify, I needed to reach two critical milestones: 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours on my long-form content. Surprisingly, gaining 1,000 subscribers was relatively straightforward, primarily due to my prior presence on TikTok and Instagram, which contributed a few thousand followers to my new venture.
However, reaching 4,000 watch hours proved more challenging. It took me ten long-form videos to achieve this, with one of my final videos showcasing my ability to run at a tempo that attracted 47,000 views. Clearly, the community appreciated how-to content, and this served as a fantastic launchpad for my channel.