10 Questions I Get About Doing YouTube at 52 @EspenJohan
10 Questions I Get About Doing YouTube at 52  @EspenJohan
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I'm answering 10 of the most common questions I get about being a YouTube creator. Why did I start? Is it worth the time? Do I make money? How do I deal with negative comments? And most importantly... why am I still doing it after all these years?

I've been creating YouTube videos since 2020, and this is probably one of my most personal videos yet. It's not about cameras or gadgets—it's about the journey behind the channel.

If you've ever thought about starting a YouTube channel, I hope this video gives you the push to go for it. Age doesn't matter. Your first video won't be perfect, and that's okay. Every creator starts somewhere.

That said, YouTube isn't always easy. It takes time, patience, consistency, and you'll eventually meet people who criticize or try to bring you down. But don't let that stop you. Learn from constructive feedback, ignore the hate, and keep creating.

For me, YouTube has never just been about views or subscribers. It's about sharing experiences, being creative, learning new skills, meeting amazing people, and hopefully helping others along the way.

So if you've been waiting for the "perfect time" to start...
This is your sign.

Set your creativity free. Press record. Upload your first video. You never know where the journey might take you.

I'd love to hear from you:
What's stopping you from starting YouTube? Let me know in the comments.

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Timestamp:
00:00 A little intro
02:09 Question 1, Why did you start with Youtube?
03:21 Question 2, Why are you still doing Youtube after all these years?
04:16 Question 3, Why are you doing Youtube at your age?
05:15 Question 4, Do you make Youtube for the money?
07:10 Question 5, How much time does Youtube take?
08:33 Question 6, Whats the hardest part about Youtube?
11:25 Question 7, Do hateful comments bother you?
11:58 Question 8, Do you listen to criticism?
13:01 Question 9, Do you only review products you like?
14:36 Question 10, Where do you see the channel in the future?

Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one!
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