$3,000 a month
“I earn up to recording
videos for women over 50”
“I work full-time as an administrative assistant in a school, but when I turned 50, I wanted to do something creative on the side. My daughter was into YouTube, so I started to look for videos about how the way you feel and look changes in midlife. There wasn’t much, and I realized there were probably other women who wanted the same information. I thought about starting my own channel, but I was clueless about all of it! I took six months to research, and then I launched my channel, Bobbie Koppe.
“My first video, a comparison of products that make it easier for women with arthritis to hold a phone, did surprisingly well. Three weeks later, I reviewed a spin cleaning brush, and it’s still my top video. Now, I post videos about beauty, weight loss (I lost 50 pounds!), home, lifestyle, parenting and my Christian faith.
“I have a calendar of ideas, but many times, I record videos on a whim or about current events. A few months ago, I posted a video about how to look your best on Zoom, and it was very popular.
“I post videos once a week, and in less than a year, I was able to apply to Google Adsense, a program that places ads on videos, and start making money. I also earn money with Amazon affiliates, and I have a storefront: When people click a link, they see my favorite products and I make a percentage of sales. My channel is my creative outlet. It helps me feel like I have a voice, plus I get to help other women. My income varies, but I’ve made up to $3,000 a month.”