> but most people never cross the initial tough barriers(after 10k, it becomes relatively easy to keep growing) I've heard that after the magic number of 10k s

> but most people never cross the initial tough barriers(after 10k, it becomes relatively easy to keep growing) I've heard that after the magic number of 10k subscribers, you have an open invite to the YouTube space in LA/NYC and can use their substantial production equipment and be mentored. I imagine the long tail for YouTube starts around 1000 subscribers.