It depends entirely on niche RPM and volume. A channel doing 500K monthly long-form views in a $4–$8 RPM niche earns roughly $2,000–$4,000/month; finance or legal niches at $15–$50 RPM earn multiples of that on the same views. The lever you control is consistent output — more quality videos = more shots at a winner and more compounding catalog views.

Monetization (YouTube Partner Program) typically takes 3–12 months of consistent posting to hit 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 watch hours (or 10M Shorts views). Meaningful income usually follows a few months after that as the catalog grows.

Yes — 100% of YouTube AdSense is yours. WGC charges a flat monthly production fee and never touches your channel's revenue.

AdSense plus catalog compounding. Evergreen videos keep earning for years, so a back catalog of 50–100 videos becomes a baseline that grows even in months you post less. Affiliate and sponsorships layer on once you have audience and buyer-intent traffic.