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The purchase process was fraught with challenges, including an insistence from the previous owner to transact in crypto, which caused some apprehension. Nonetheless, after some negotiation, the deal was made, and the YouTuber awaited access to the channel, anticipating the crafting of new content that could revive interest and engagement.
Day One: The Struggles Begin
Day one revealed the dire state of the channel's analytics. It had lost over 50,000 subscribers and showed zero viewership on its videos over the last 90 days. The initial attempts to create new content—particularly using movie clips—were dashed by the threat of copyright strikes, leading to the conclusion that recreative licensing could hinder the channel's growth.