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Ali Abdaal

Productivity

Doctor to productivity YouTuber - proving that systemized content creation can replace a medical career

5.5M

Subscribers

8.5M/mo

Monthly Views

$70K-$117K/mo

Est. Monthly Revenue

$8.25-$13.75

Est. RPM

600+ videos uploaded | 500M+ total views

The Story

Ali Abdaal was a junior doctor at Cambridge when he started making productivity videos. What began as part-time content creation grew to exceed his medical salary, leading him to transition full-time. His evidence-based approach to productivity and creator economy transparency made him the face of the 'part-time YouTuber' movement.

I made more from YouTube in my first year full-time than I would have as a senior doctor. The leverage of content is insane - you create once, and it works for you forever.

Ali Abdaal

The Transformation

Before

Junior doctor at Cambridge creating videos part-time

After

5.5M subscriber productivity guru running $5M+ business

Timeline: 6 years of content creation

Content Strategy

Ali's content combines personal experience with research-backed insights. He's transparent about his income, team, and business decisions - which builds trust and attracts aspiring creators. His 'Part-Time YouTuber Academy' course generates millions by teaching others to replicate his success.

Key Insights

Doctor salary replaced and exceeded through YouTube

Transparency about earnings builds trust and drives course sales

Part-Time YouTuber Academy generates $3M+/year

Evidence-based approach differentiates from 'bro' productivity content

Team scaling allowed content volume increase

Newsletter and courses extend monetization beyond ads

Business Impact

Part-Time YouTuber Academy generating $3M+/year

Newsletter with 200K+ subscribers

Book deal with major publisher

Podcast expanding reach and ad revenue

Sponsorships from productivity and tech companies

Total estimated annual revenue: $5M+ from all sources

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Last updated: November 27, 2025

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