Growing a podcast, YouTube channel or a blog can be a daunting task – it’s easy to get started, but sticking to it for the long-haul takes dedication. Today’s guest started as a driver who shared simple videos about driving on YouTube. Today his YouTube channel is his full-time job and he makes a full-time living from it – and he says he’s still doing it all for fun!
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Intro
- Today I’m chatting with Dustin, from the YouTube channel Dustin is Driving
- Recently, Dustin broke the 20,000 subscriber mark on his YouTube channel – no small accomplishment!
- If you’re wondering how he got started, grew his YouTube channel, and what he thinks of the overall future of Uber and Lyft, stay tuned
- Our newest sponsor is Zum! Zum is a rideshare service for kids – drivers can earn up to $32/hr and many make $750 a week. Check out Zum here!
Interview with Dustin Nicol
- Dustin is an HVAC technician by training, started driving 3 years ago
- Dustin is Driving – YouTube channel
- Working on becoming a real estate agent – diversifying is smart!
- Favorite video is a parody video that shows people what can happen to rideshare drivers
Driving in Florida
- Has been driving for 3 years
- Did HVAC on the side but it didn’t bring in enough, heard about Uber from a neighbor
- Not a full time driver – mostly weekends
- Started Dustin is Driving because there wasn’t a lot of information on the Florida market
Dustin is Driving YouTube Channel
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Channel is designed to be educational and entertaining
- Tries to provide useful, actionable advice for other drivers
- Tries to do a video a day as well as a live video to chat with the driver community
- Didn’t plan on doing that many videos, but received so many questions or comments, had to answer them
Success as a YouTuber
- Continued to publish more videos, answering questions, responding to breaking news
- Going from 0-1000 subscribers was the hardest – a video finally went viral
- Makes around $1,500-2,500 a month from his YouTube channel – publishing one video/day
- Does a lot of live videos and looking to do more
Advice for Someone Starting a YouTube Channel
- Go for it!
- Do need to put work into your channel if you want it to grow
- We’re just normal people – not special to start a YouTube channel!
- Dustin records on his phone, no special equipment
- If you can’t take criticism though, don’t do YouTube – lots of trolls, lots of haters
The Future of Uber and Lyft
- Drivers upset with Uber and Lyft – Uber Pro kind of failed
- Don’t see autonomous vehicles coming any time soon – at least 10 years
- Important to stay updated on the latest news and laws lawmakers are trying to pass
Outro
- Big thanks to Dustin for coming on the podcast, recommend you subscribe to his YouTube channel if you don’t already (Show Notes below)
- He’s got a great relationship with his audience and I’m glad I was finally able to get him on the podcast!
- Simple is better than never getting started – create a bond with your audience
- You can see not everything turns to gold, but you have to keep trying new things and be willing to try things out
- Also, check out Zum – Zum is a rideshare service for kids – drivers can earn up to $32/hr and many make $750 a week. Check out Zum here!
Show Notes
- TheRideshareGuy.com/zum
- TheRideshareGuy.com/youtube
- Dustin is Driving YouTube Channel
- Uber- This Is What You Do If A Rider Tries Scamming You By CANCELING In The Middle Of A Trip!
- The Smackovich
- Driver Forum Facebook Group
- GetUpside Gas App
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-Harry @ RSG
