What does it take to quit your job and earn a full-time income on YouTube? 💻 Denis Trufin went from working in retail to building a YouTube business that now generates over $10,000/month — most of it passively.

In this episode, Denis shares how he grew multiple YouTube channels, why evergreen content is his secret weapon, and what solopreneurship really looks like behind the scenes.

✅ You’ll Learn:

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  How Denis got started (and what failed)

  
  


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  When he realized YouTube could replace his day job

  
  


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  4 ways YouTubers actually make money

  
  


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  What a typical week looks like as a solo creator

  
  


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  His top advice for beginners (and what mistakes to avoid)

  
  

Whether you're dreaming of leaving your 9–5 or growing your side hustle, Denis's journey is packed with tips, transparency, and inspiration.

Resources:

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• TruFinancials (Denis's YouTube Channel): ⁠https://www.youtube.com/TruFinancials
  


• YouTube Passive Income Podcast (Denis's Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/youtube-passive-income-by-ranking/id1735315505

Chapters

00:00 – Why Most People Quit Too Early

00:22 – Introduction to Denis Trufin and His YouTube Journey

01:00 – How a Lack of Time Control Sparked His Entrepreneurial Drive

01:56 – Early Attempts and Failures on YouTube

03:00 – Personal Finance Channel Launch and Initial Struggles

03:36 – Earning Ad Revenue After 7–8 Months

04:15 – Working in Retail Before YouTube

05:08 – The Moment Denis Decided to Quit His Job

07:06 – How His Immigrant Parents Inspired Him

07:40 – What Solopreneurship Means to Denis

08:41 – Using Content to Help Others With Finances

09:58 – Four Ways to Make Money on YouTube

11:31 – What Makes Up Denis’s YouTube Income

12:16 – Making $10K/Month Through Mostly Passive Income

14:03 – Why Evergreen Content Wins Over Trendy Topics

15:48 – Is $10K Enough for a Comfortable Life?

17:00 – Typical Work Week as a Full-Time YouTuber

18:50 – How Long It Takes to Succeed on YouTube

21:00 – Do You Need Passion to Start a Channel?

21:30 – The Power of Evergreen and Staying Niche

22:40 – Solopreneur High Five: Favorite Tools

23:55 – Outsourcing to Stay Focused

25:11 – Biggest Mistake: Not Niching Down Sooner

27:10 – Life Outside of YouTube and Supporting a Nonprofit

28:34 – What Retirement Means to a Solopreneur

29:44 – Final Advice: Stick With It

30:25 – Where to Find Denis Trufin Online

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CREDITS:

• Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson

• Editor: Johnny Sohl

• Podcast Support: Nev Maraj

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