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My first sponsorship deal with Hitachi Tools in 2018 marked a significant turning point, not only providing financial support but also enabling me to reduce my day job hours and dedicate more time to video creation. Collaborating with a woodworking hero, launching innovative wood finishing products, and witnessing my subscriber base grow were pivotal moments that culminated in my channel reaching 100,000 subscribers by 2019.
The Shift to Full-Time Content Creation
After publicly promising to quit my day job once my YouTube earnings surpassed my salary, the COVID-19 pandemic provided a unique surge in viewership and engagement. In 2020, with my channel’s revenue outpacing my job income, I made the leap to full-time content creation—a decision that opened new avenues for creativity.