How do I make money without taking sponsorships?

Summary by Krater

The creator of Hybrid Calisthenics explains his monetization philosophy, discussing why he avoids sponsorships and affiliate links in favor of free content, community building, and selling fitness merchandise.

From the video

Answers: How do you make money on YouTube without sponsorships?

• YouTube monetization
• Sponsorships and affiliate marketing
• Content creation business model
• Fitness merchandise and store reopening

What it concludes

• The creator prefers to recommend products for free when he likes them rather than taking sponsorships.
• Monetization is built around serving others and bringing value as a byproduct.
• The channel generates revenue through video ads, website ads, merchandise, and a reopening fitness store.
• The creator's goal is to deeply impact one million people.