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