How Arnas Made $500K from Faceless YouTube Channels Before 25
How Arnas Made $500K from Faceless YouTube Channels Before 25
Imagine building a YouTube empire without ever showing your face—and making over half a million dollars doing it. That’s exactly what Arnas has done. In this post, we’re breaking down his blueprint, lessons learned, and the truth behind the YouTube automation hype.
The Numbers: $500K Total, $38K in One Month
Arnas has earned over $500,000 from YouTube automation. His highest month? $38,000 in pure profit—mostly from AdSense. One of his top-performing channels brought in that revenue through clever use of livestreams and strategic video repurposing.
What Is YouTube Automation?
YouTube automation is the business of running faceless channels by outsourcing video creation (scripts, voiceovers, editing, thumbnails) while you focus on strategy. With the rise of AI tools like ElevenLabs for voiceovers and ChatGPT for scripting, this model has become more accessible—and faster to scale.
How Fast Can You Reach $10K/Month?
If you pick the right niche and stay consistent, Arnas says it's possible to hit $10K/month in as little as two months. It's not common—but it’s doable. Most channels, he says, start seeing traction around the 3–6 month mark.
Top Niches to Get Into—and Avoid
Avoid these:
Motivation
Spirituality
Generic sports
Anything already oversaturated
Try these instead:
Celebrity gossip (split by niche: hip-hop, mainstream, etc.)
Political content (like Trump-related channels)
Microeconomy explainers (e.g. Dubai’s economy)
Blueprint for Getting Started (Day 1–30)
Pick a niche with potential for monetization.
Create a channel—don’t overthink the name or design.
Upload your first video within hours.
Focus on quantity first: 1–2 videos per day.
Improve thumbnails and titles—CTR is king.
Budget: How Much Do You Need?
Arnas says most of his students succeed spending just $150–$200/month. That includes tools and outsourcing (if you learn editing yourself). Later on, you can delegate more.
Why You Should Learn Everything First
One of Arnas’s biggest pieces of advice: learn to do it all yourself first. If you hire an editor too early without understanding the process, you risk wasting money on poor-quality work or getting scammed by Fiverr freelancers.
Common Guru Lies
According to Arnas, the biggest lie is that you need to hire voiceover artists and scriptwriters right away. He recommends leveraging AI tools to keep costs low and speed up production. He also critiques courses that don’t provide niche selection help—something he does personally for his students.
Real Student Results
One of his students made $10K in their first month, getting monetized in just 1.5 weeks by uploading every day. Another made $12K in 30 days, mostly from AdSense. These aren’t typical results—but they prove what’s possible with the right system.
Faceless vs. Personal Channels
Faceless = scalable, hands-off, less personal monetization. Personal = stronger branding, higher conversion for offers, more emotional connection.
It depends on your goal. If you want freedom and scale—go faceless.
What’s More Important: CTR or Watch Time?
Arnas leans toward CTR (Click-Through Rate). It’s the first step in getting views. Watch time matters too, but without strong CTR, no one’s clicking. Focus on thumbnails and titles.
Is YouTube Shorts Worth It?
While many creators ran to Shorts like a gold rush, Arnas stuck to long-form. He believes Shorts are more entertainment-focused and less reliable for faceless channels. Long-form content offers better monetization and brand depth.
Pros & Cons of YouTube Automation
Pros:
Scalable income stream
No need to be on camera
Creative outlet
Low monthly costs
Cons:
Thumbnail creation can be creatively taxing
Learning curve upfront
Less personal brand opportunity (unless repurposed well)
The Future of YouTube Automation
With AI tools getting better every day (e.g. AI thumbnail generators), Arnas believes the business will only become easier to start. But with that, competition will rise. The winners will be those who adapt quickly and pick strong niches.
Arnas’s Advice for Beginners
“Just start. Don’t overthink the name, the logo, the design—get your first video out today.”
He recommends generating 10 channel name ideas with ChatGPT, uploading right away, and using tools like vidIQ or NextLevel to find trending video ideas based on views-per-hour.
This blog post was based on this full interview with Arnas.