I was among the first 500 members to this group. And I credit Alexa and the group for much of my success as a YouTube Creator. I started my channel at 80 years old, monetized in nine weeks and now I have over 43,000 subscribers. I have started my own Skool, “Old Me Living Better.” It’s only three weeks old but has over 250 members. It is $5.00 a month. Nothing else to buy. You get access to my guides and worksheets, including “How I Make $1000 a Month Side Income,” and my “YouTube Quick Start Guide.” https://www.skool.com/oldmeliving/about

There is a version of this conversation that puts people off before they start. The "you should have started five years ago" framing. It sounds motivating but it mostly just makes people feel like they've already lost. Here's what's actually true. The 55 to 64 age group is growing faster on YouTube than any other demographic. That audience is there, it's engaged, and it watches long-form content from people with genuine experience. The creator side hasn't caught up. Most of what YouTube serves that audience is made by people half their age with no real-world track record. The credibility gap is massive and it is not being filled. If you are a professional over 40 with expertise in your field, you are not competing with the algorithm-chasers. You are serving an audience that is actively looking for someone like you and not finding them. The compounding part matters too. YouTube is a library, not a feed. Videos you make now keep working for years. Starting in 2026 means by 2028 or 2029 you have a real asset. The curve doesn't care when you start, only that you do. Not too late. For this audience, probably just right. Where are you in the process right now?

I have been on here around Xmas and I am going to make the effort back here more often. My question is how long did it take you to get your first coach clante? After you did start YouTube?

What tools do you use to edit your videos? Do you use an additional microphone? I have not invested any money to purchase filming/editing tools yet……I am new & frugal. :) However, I am open to learning….. please share your recommendations! I use Quick time player on my mac to record, then edit using iMovie.

I uploaded a video as private. I was prompt to share it with a friend so I entered his email. When he got the email and try to see the video it's says email is private. Any idea why?