10.2M
Subscribers
65M
Monthly Views
$98K-$260K
Est. Monthly Revenue
$1.50-$4.00
Est. RPM
980 videos uploaded | 2.1B total views
The Story
Joshua Weissman, a professionally-trained chef, launched his YouTube channel in 2014 with a mission: prove that restaurant-quality food is achievable at home. His early content focused on technique-driven recipes with detailed explanations, but he discovered that combining culinary expertise with entertainment and personality created unstoppable growth. His signature style includes fast-paced editing, humorous commentary, 'But Better' series (making fast food better at home), and 'But Cheaper' series (restaurant dishes made affordably). The combination of education, entertainment, and aspirational cooking attracted millions of home cooks wanting to level up their skills. The channel's success led to bestselling cookbooks, a product line of kitchen essentials, partnerships with major food brands, and recognition as one of YouTube's most influential cooking creators. Joshua proved that expertise plus personality equals massive audience growth.
“I wanted to democratize restaurant-quality cooking. You don't need to go to culinary school - you just need the right guidance and practice.”
— Joshua Weissman
The Transformation
Before
Professional chef with restaurant experience but limited personal brand
After
Cooking media empire with 10.2M subscribers, bestselling author, and $3M+ annual revenue
Timeline: 11 years
Content Strategy
Technique-focused recipe tutorials, 'But Better' series recreating fast food at home, 'But Cheaper' series making restaurant dishes affordably, cooking fundamentals education, and entertaining food challenges. Fast-paced editing with personality-driven narration.
Key Insights
'But Better' concept (homemade vs fast food) generates viral comparison content
Fast-paced editing maintains attention span of younger audience demographic
Teaching fundamentals (knife skills, mother sauces) builds loyal audience that returns for advanced content
Business Impact
YouTube ad revenue generates $2M+ annually
Published two bestselling cookbooks with combined 500,000+ copies sold
Product line and brand partnerships generate $800K+ additional annual revenue
Last updated: November 27, 2025