How Small Channels Can Explode on YouTube with THIS

This is how I got 100k subscribers in 6 months. This video breaks down my entire YouTube growth journey from a new channel, to hitting over 100k subscribers (step-by-step) including how I picked my niche, found viral video ideas, created scroll-stopping thumbnails, and triggered the algorithm to boost my channel fast. If you're a small YouTuber or just starting out in 2025, this video will show you exactly how to grow on YouTube and build a successful channel from zero.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 I don't copy big YouTubers
01:58 The 1,000 subscriber tipping point
03:23 What is your value offering?
05:15 Sponsor
05:59 The biggest mistake with titles & thumbnails
07:08 The first 30 seconds make or break your video
08:39 Invest in knowledge not equipment

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My other channels:
@dunneytravels
@crazynaturefacts

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[danthecreatr]

Yes I know the plaque is from my other account, the new one hasn't arrived yet 🤣 I want to know: how many subscribers do you have currently? What niche are you in?

[NatalieRuizMinistry-]

Congratulations on your first 100k!!! Your system really works! Thanks for sharing!

[FoePoundProduction]

Congrats on reaching 100k boss and thanks for all the info

[EchovaraMusic]

That’s impressive! Congratulations on the 100k!

[Insight-ie]

I love how small creators are supporting each other on YouTube.

[THEEEECREATORCLUB]

Well done Dan. Very well deserved. Wishing for all the success.

[slowdownmusik]

Here’s to small creators with big hearts. If you ever need to breathe, my channel is your space.

[DiceGamingXyz]

Thank you very much man! I will never give up on my dream...

[AverageShaun]

Congrats Dan well deserved. Doing your coarse at the moment and it has been a massive game changer for me. Appreciate what your doing mate

[lindomashele]

Congratulations, wishing all upcoming creators success, we got this.

[Youtubegrowthwithglow]

Congratulations Dan, let all of us here have the same testimony before the end of this year🎉🎉🎉🎉

[TheAngelicFrequency]

Following your advice took me from 13 to 87 subscribers in about a week! I THANK YOU because I’m here to stay! YouTube has become a fun and creative personal development project for me! CONGRATULATIONS on your accomplishment 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[-bitofserenity]

Good luck to all the small channels out there ❤️

[Titanandfamily]

I'm almost at 500. I' appreciate you posting this. I so needed to hear not to give up. Tks so much

[NatalieRuizMinistry-]

I am so grateful I subscribed to your channel! You have changed my Youtube experience and switched it to from a video volt into a channel. Thanks from my heart! Loads of success to you.

[arshiaXmb]

We’ll get there guys! Keep your heads high 👊🏼🔥

[Pletimous]

Congratulations on the Play Button! One day, I’ll have one too.

[JohnRuckmanMDREGuide]

Appreciate the clear tips—there’s been a wave of awesome videos like this lately and I’m here for it!

[IAmCalebKnight]

This is going to be gold!!! Let’s keep growing small channels 💪

[Capytoon]

Congratulations for hit 100k! And for small YouTube channels: don't give up! 🙏