> while the lucky ones that got in early and made it rake in the profits In my niche(s), I still see new Youtubers pop up all the time that gain large followin

> while the lucky ones that got in early and made it rake in the profits In my niche(s), I still see new Youtubers pop up all the time that gain large followings and turn Youtube into a full-time job. Sure, they don't all become rich, but many have started earning enough to drive Teslas, so it's definitely not pennies.