How I Made $10,000 My First Month on HuzzBook as a Creator
30 days. $10,387. From complete beginner to full-time creator.
When I joined HuzzBook on December 1st, I had zero followers, no content strategy, and honestly, no idea what I was doing. I'd been a fitness instructor for 5 years, but I'd never monetized my content online before.
By December 31st, I had:
- 2,847 followers
- 156 paid subscribers
- $10,387 in total earnings
- A sustainable content business
This is my complete playbook. Everything I did right, everything I did wrong, and honest answers to the questions I wish someone had answered for me.
Week 1: The Rocky Start ($247)
What I Did Right
I spent my first three days just planning. I didn't post anything. I:
- Studied successful creators in my niche (fitness/wellness)
- Created a content calendar for 30 days
- Filmed 15 pieces of content in one weekend
- Set up my profile professionally (bio, cover photo, pricing)
Then I launched hard:
- Posted 3x daily (morning workout, healthy meal, evening motivation)
- Went live every night at 7 PM (consistency is key)
- Responded to every single comment
What I Did Wrong
I priced my subscription too low initially ($4.99/month). I thought lower price = more subscribers. Wrong.
After 5 days, I only had 14 subscribers. That's $69/month revenue. I panicked.
The Pivot
On day 6, I raised my price to $14.99/month and added clear value tiers:
- Free followers: Daily motivation posts
- $14.99/month: Exclusive workout plans, meal prep guides
- $29.99/month: Weekly 1-on-1 video call for form check
Immediately, I got 8 new subscribers at the higher price. People value what you price accordingly.
Week 1 Earnings: $247 (mostly from tips during live streams)
Week 2: Finding My Rhythm ($1,832)
The Breakthrough
I discovered live streaming is a goldmine. My evening 7 PM workout sessions started getting 50-100 viewers. I'd do:
- 30-minute workout (free to watch)
- 15-minute Q&A (free)
- 15-minute premium form correction session (PPV $9.99)
The key: I made the free portion SO valuable that people wanted more.
Content That Converted
My highest-earning content:
- "30-Day Abs Transformation" PPV series ($9.99) - 47 purchases
- Live workout tips during stream - Average $200/night in tips
- Meal prep Sunday exclusive (subscribers only) - Got me 31 new subs
Cross-Promotion
I started posting teasers on Instagram/TikTok:
- "Just dropped an exclusive 6-week booty program on my HuzzBook 🍑"
- "Going live tonight at 7 PM on HuzzBook for a full body burn 🔥"
This drove 500+ Instagram followers to check out my HuzzBook.
Week 2 Earnings: $1,832
Week 3: Scaling Up ($3,456)
The Game-Changer: Fan Club Tiers
I restructured my pricing:
Free Tier (Public Content)
- Daily motivation
- Quick workout tips
- Recipe ideas
Bronze - $9.99/month
- 3 exclusive workouts per week
- Weekly meal plan
- Access to private stories
Silver - $19.99/month (Most Popular)
- Everything in Bronze
- Monthly 30-min group Zoom
- Exclusive discount codes for my fitness products
Gold - $49.99/month
- Everything in Silver
- Weekly 1-on-1 form check video
- Personalized workout plan
- Priority DM access
The Gold tier seemed crazy expensive to me, but 4 people signed up immediately. That's $200/month from just 4 people.
Collaboration
I did a live stream with another fitness creator (yoga instructor). We each brought our audiences together:
- Joint 60-min strength + flexibility workout
- Both promoted each other's profiles
- I gained 287 new followers that night
Week 3 Earnings: $3,456 (80 paid subscribers now)
Week 4: The Big Push ($4,852)
New Year's Special
I knew December 31st was coming. People make New Year's fitness resolutions. So I:
- Created a "New Year, New You" bundle - $29.99 (12-week program)
- Offered 50% off first month for new subscribers (Dec 28-31 only)
- Went live 3x on New Year's Eve (morning, afternoon, evening)
The countdown workout on NYE got 342 viewers. I made $1,200 just in tips that night.
The Result
By end of Week 4:
- 156 paid subscribers ($2,100/month recurring revenue)
- 83 PPV purchases throughout the month
- $3,400 in tips (mostly from live streams)
- $4,887 from one-time program sales
Week 4 Earnings: $4,852
Total Month 1 Earnings: $10,387
The Real Numbers Breakdown
Here's exactly where the money came from:
| Revenue Source | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Subscriptions (156 x avg $17) | $2,652 | 25.5% |
| PPV Content (83 purchases) | $1,845 | 17.8% |
| Live Stream Tips | $3,400 | 32.7% |
| Special Programs/Bundles | $2,490 | 24.0% |
| Total | $10,387 | 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions (Creator Q&A)
Q: "How many hours per day did you actually work?"
A: More than I expected! Here's my honest breakdown:
- Content creation: 2 hours/day (filming, editing)
- Live streaming: 1 hour/day (evening sessions)
- Community engagement: 1.5 hours/day (comments, DMs, planning)
- Admin/planning: 0.5 hours/day
Total: ~5 hours/day during month 1. Now that I'm more efficient, it's down to 3-4 hours/day.
Q: "Did you have followers from other platforms before starting?"
A: Yes - I had 3,200 Instagram followers and 1,800 TikTok followers from my fitness instructor work. But they were CASUAL followers, not a dedicated fanbase.
Key lesson: You don't need a huge following. You need an engaged audience who values your expertise.
If you're starting from zero, focus on:
- Collaborations with other creators
- Hashtag strategy on HuzzBook
- Cross-posting teaser content on other platforms
Q: "What equipment/tools did you use?"
A:
Minimal setup:
- iPhone 13 (no fancy camera needed)
- $30 ring light from Amazon
- Free CapCut for video editing
- Canva for thumbnails (free version)
For live streams:
- Just my phone + ring light
- Good WiFi connection
Total investment: Under $50 (I already had the phone)
Q: "How did you get your first 10 subscribers?"
A: This is the hardest part! Here's what worked:
- Launch announcement on Instagram/TikTok - "I'm starting exclusive content on HuzzBook!"
- Offered founder pricing - First 10 subscribers got lifetime 50% off
- Personal outreach - DM'd my most engaged Instagram followers
- Delivered immediate value - Uploaded 5 exclusive workouts on day 1
My first subscriber was my friend Sarah (thanks Sarah!). The next 9 took 3 days of hustling.
Q: "What if I'm not a fitness creator? Does this work for other niches?"
A: YES! This strategy works for ANY niche:
The core formula:
- Free valuable content (builds trust + audience)
- Exclusive premium content (subscribers)
- PPV special content (one-time purchases)
- Live engagement (tips + community)
Successful niches I've seen:
- Cooking/recipes
- Art tutorials
- Gaming coaching
- Music lessons
- Life coaching
- Photography education
- DIY/crafts
The key: You need to provide specific, actionable value people can't easily get elsewhere.
Q: "How much did HuzzBook take in fees?"
A: HuzzBook takes 20% of earnings.
So my $10,387 = $8,310 in my pocket.
For context, YouTube takes 45%, Patreon takes 5-12% + payment processing, OnlyFans takes 20%.
HuzzBook's 20% includes:
- Payment processing
- Hosting
- Live streaming infrastructure
- Support
Fair deal in my opinion.
Q: "Did you buy followers or use paid ads?"
A: No paid ads, no bought followers. Everything was organic growth through:
- Consistent posting (3x daily)
- Live streaming (daily at same time)
- Cross-promotion on Instagram/TikTok
- Collaborations with other creators
- Engaging authentically with my community
Bought followers are USELESS. You need real people who actually care about your content.
Q: "What content performed best?"
A: Top 5 highest-earning content pieces:
- "12-Week Booty Builder Program" (PPV $29.99) - 47 purchases = $1,410
- Live New Year's Eve Workout - $1,200 in tips
- "30-Day Meal Prep Challenge" (subscriber exclusive) - drove 31 new subs
- "Form Check Friday" live streams - avg $180/session in tips
- "No-Equipment Home Workout Series" - 89 PPV purchases
Pattern: People pay for specific outcomes and personalized attention.
Q: "What mistakes did you make?"
A: SO MANY:
- Pricing too low initially - Undervalued my expertise
- Inconsistent posting times (first week) - Hurt early momentum
- Too much free content - Gave away stuff I should've monetized
- Ignored Instagram Stories - Missed cross-promo opportunity
- Didn't batch content - First 2 weeks were stressful scrambles
Biggest mistake: Not starting sooner! I delayed for 6 months thinking I wasn't "ready."
Q: "Is this sustainable? Can you actually make a living?"
A: Month 2 update (I'm writing this on January 15th):
- Current subscribers: 203 (up from 156)
- Monthly recurring revenue: $3,400
- On track for $12-15k this month
Yes, this is sustainable. Here's why:
- Recurring revenue from subscriptions = predictable income
- Subscriber retention is ~85% (most people stay subscribed)
- Growth compounds - My January subscriber count is 30% higher than December
I quit my gym instructor job (was making $3,200/month). This is now my full-time income.
Q: "What's your advice for someone starting today?"
A: The 5 things that matter most:
1. Start NOW
- Don't wait until you're "ready"
- Your first content will suck. That's okay.
- Perfection is the enemy of progress
2. Be consistent
- Post at the same times daily
- Go live on a schedule (same day, same time)
- Show up even when you don't feel like it
3. Provide real value
- Ask: "Would I pay for this?"
- Solve specific problems
- Be the expert your audience needs
4. Engage authentically
- Respond to comments
- Build real relationships
- Care about your community
5. Don't give up
- First 2 weeks will be slow
- Results compound over time
- Consistency beats perfection
The Reality Check
This is NOT passive income. I worked hard:
- 5 hours/day in month 1
- Evenings and weekends
- Constant engagement
- Always creating
But it's also the most fulfilling work I've ever done:
- I control my schedule
- I help people achieve their fitness goals
- I earn based on value I provide
- No boss, no commute, no limits
Your Turn
If I can do this as a complete beginner, you can too.
Your first month won't look like mine. Maybe you'll make $1,000. Maybe $5,000. Maybe $20,000. Every niche, audience, and creator is different.
But if you provide real value, show up consistently, and genuinely care about your community, you WILL succeed.
The only question is: When will you start?
Want to Follow My Journey?
Follow me on HuzzBook: @sarahfitness
I share:
- Monthly income reports
- What's working (and what's not)
- Behind-the-scenes creator life
- Honest advice for new creators
Let's build together. 💪
Questions about starting your creator journey? Drop them in the comments below. I read and respond to every single one.
Disclaimer: Results vary. This is my personal experience and not a guarantee of earnings. Your results will depend on your niche, effort, strategy, and audience.