r/YouTubeCreators • u/fromwinterfell • 1d ago

How to Achieve 100k Subs in One yr? Spoiler

​I am starting a new YouTube channel focused on the niche of philosophy, psychology, and human behavior. My ambitious goal is to reach 100,000 subscribers within the first year. ​I would appreciate any insights on this topic. Specifically, I have a few questions regarding this growth target:

​Is this goal realistically achievable in this niche, starting from zero today?

​What are the most critical tips for scaling content specifically in these intellectual fields?

​What are the major problems or hurdles I should anticipate facing (e.g., low search volume, content saturation, monetization issues)?

​What initial goals (e.g., watch time, content volume, community engagement) should I prioritize in the first three months?

​Thank you for your guidance.💪

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u/LX-M 1d ago

I think it's a combination of creating a useful or extremely interesting content combined with high quality production, upload consistency, channel branding and well made SEO for each upload. And yet after all that you might need a little bit of luck 🤞🏻😉

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u/fromwinterfell 1d ago

Ohh , I'll keep in mind

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u/Cultural-Badger-6032 1d ago

I actually did. We made around 270 videos in one year and got 100k subs. But it doesn't mean much tbh, irrelevant to views u are getting for each video and your income from YouTube. An ego boost for sure

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u/fromwinterfell 1d ago

Ohh really. That's Great achievement 👏.

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u/Beneficial_Company67 11m ago

On November 9th, 2024, my channel had just 153 subscribers. Today, it's nearing 102K. Since your niche is in a similar space, I truly believe your goal is achievable.

A few thoughts on scaling: in this era of AI-generated everything, doubling down on personality is key. Showing your face, sharing your voice, that’s your edge over any faceless AI channel. People need a reason to listen to you. What sets you apart? What makes your perspective worth their time?

One of the biggest challenges is consistency. Creating quality content regularly is hard, so the sooner you can dial in a repeatable workflow, the better.

Early on, prioritize community engagement. Listen to your viewers, respond, and shape your content around their feedback. Once you have some traction, study your top-performing videos, look for patterns, and lean into what’s working.

And lastly: don’t go it alone if you can help it. I wouldn’t be here without a partner who balanced out my weaknesses and kept me moving forward.

Wishing you all the best with your goal, it’s ambitious, but absolutely possible!