He Makes $7,000/Day with Faceless YouTube Channels (Here’s How)
On episode 94 of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) we talk with Jake Rader (https://x.com/jakeradercpa).
Jake is a CPA, entrepreneur, and digital media expert who's making $2K–$7K+ per day with faceless YouTube channels.
Jake breaks down exactly how faceless YouTube works, how he built a portfolio of 14+ channels, and why it beats Amazon, dropshipping, and even KDP in terms of margins and risk.
Whether you're brand new or an Amazon seller looking to pivot, this episode covers:
✅ How to start a faceless YouTube channel from scratch
✅ What niches are working right now
✅ The team structure behind a 6-figure faceless YouTube business
✅ Why YouTube is better than Amazon for long-term income
✅ How much Jake pays for scripts, thumbnails, editing, and VO
✅ Buying vs. building YouTube channels
✅ How he made $400K investments into YouTube cash cows
✅ CPM vs RPM explained
✅ Red flags to avoid when buying a YouTube channel
✅ His long-term goal to sell to private equity
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Faceless YouTube Channels
03:02 The Process of Creating Faceless YouTube Channels
06:07 Monetization Strategies and Revenue Insights
08:59 Comparing YouTube to Other Business Models
11:57 The Learning Curve and Key Success Factors
15:04 Productivity and Mindset in Business
17:53 Navigating Risks in Online Business Models
20:47 The Role of Coaching and Community in Success
38:11 Valuing YouTube Channels
40:01 Monetization and Cash Flow Management
41:59 Team Dynamics in Channel Acquisition
42:34 Navigating Risks and Scams in Channel Purchases
44:14 Financial Transactions in Channel Deals
46:33 Successes and Challenges in Channel Performance
48:08 Skills and Ideation in Content Creation
50:01 Exploring Niche Markets on YouTube
52:51 The Evolution of Content Consumption
55:40 The Future of YouTube vs Traditional Media
57:39 Personal Branding and Networking
01:01:06 YouTube Growth Strategies and Analytics
01:07:59 Content Relevance and Audience Engagement
01:10:46 Comparing KDP and YouTube as Business Models
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