Video content has rapidly become a formidable rival to written content when trying to reach customers. People love videos because they are easier to digest and are always visual.
YouTube continues to rank as one of the most powerful ways to reach an audience. According to Sprout Social, as of 2024, YouTube now has 2.49 billion monthly users which is half of the five billion active social media users active out there right now. WOW!
Check out their mind-blowing stats here.
It’s totally believable though when you think about how you use YouTube in your own classroom.
How many times have you pulled up a YouTube video in your classroom to enrich instruction?
Was it another educator explaining a tough or confusing topic for students?
Was it an audio you played for a difficult story because it would work better than having the kids read it themselves or YOU reading it for every class?
It’s a game changer in the classroom or just when you need a quick “how to” video.
So here’s where your side hustle opportunity comes into play.
As you watched or listened to the YouTube videos you show in class, did you ever think, “Hmmm, I would have said this or that because the students would understand it better”, or did you think, “Wow, he really needs to slow down because he’s talking to fast, and he should add more zip to his reading?”, or my usual issue, “What’s up with all the flashing graphics?”
Solve this problem for yourself and others by starting your own YouTube Channel as a side hustle.
You can focus on educational videos, better recorded readings of required texts, or neater, less flashy remakes of the videos you show.
What other things can you talk about? Anything you want!
Do you have a hobby you like and can create a list of tips for improving some aspect of it?
Do you read a lot of books and would love to review them for the world to see?
How about any of these options based on your teaching specialty:
- Culinary Teachers: How to Make a Simple Breakfast Smoothies
- PE Teachers: 5-Minute Workout Routines
- Interior Design Teachers: Tips for Organizing Your Classroom Workspace
- Art Teachers: DIY Craft Projects with Everyday Items
- Personal Finance Teachers: How to Create a Budget Using a Spreadsheet
- Agriculture Teachers: How to Grow Your Own Herbs
Is this a get rich quick side hustle?
No.
It will take time to build subscribers, but after you get the required views and subscribers, you’ll be on your way.
So how do you start your own YouTube channel on the most visited site in the world ?
Get started easy with our YouTube Side Hustle Guide.
Don’t wait any longer to get started!
To Your Success…
