The BIG Moment

100,000 subscribers. It feels surreal to say that.

6.5 years ago, I started Raw Startup with zero subscribers, zero views, and zero idea what I was doing. In the first year, I gained 1,731 subscribers—at that pace, it would’ve taken 57 years to get here. Even 4 years in, I was at 18,331 with a long way to go.

There’s something in me that loves starting from scratch, even when it feels impossible. I can’t explain it, but I thrive on the challenge—though it can be incredibly painful.

And yes, I wanted to quit—after nearly every video. The work was exhausting and the results were slow. But I kept going.

What about haters? I don’t see them. I ignore negativity and focus on the people who supported me along the way. To them, I am endlessly thankful. Sure, some people laughed at the idea of a 45-year-old starting a YouTube channel, but that just motivated me more.

Today, my biggest video has 1.3 million views. That’s more than a million people who found value in something I created.

Here’s what I’ve learned:
1️⃣ Find your audience.
2️⃣ Build for them.
3️⃣ Never quit.

The video attached captures the moment we hit 100,000 subscribers. That milestone represents years of persistence, doubt, and small wins that added up over time.

If you’re out there starting something that feels impossible, keep going. It’s worth it.