As we previously reported, YouTube skater Dale Decker said that YouTube is now the new 9-5 job since there are so many creators in the field that he had to have another job even if he is creating content.
A couple of years back, YouTube skaters were earning more money - until more and more skateboarders are now jumping to become YouTube sensations.
Even professional skateboarders are starting to create their own YouTube channel after realizing that they can monetize what they love to do.
Despite the core industry gatekeeping and excluding the YouTubers and Thrasher writing negative articles about YouTube skaters, Moose, Chris Roberts, Tom Asta, and other pros are embracing to become YouTubers.
Recently porn star skateboarder Sharney Rodriguez revealed that his OnlyFans account provides more revenue than his YouTube videos.
At first, Rodriguez didn't want to become a porn star and was very skeptical of doing it. "Because once it's out there, it's out there forever." He explained. "I don't want my family to see it, you know there's a lot of judgment, especially even for my audience are like you know whoever watches me, that's like super religious and against it."
He added. "I didn't want people to be disappointed, but then I was like, you know what? I actually don't really give a f*ck what people think, and I just really want to get like super rich and retire and just go to Bali and keep doing it."
Moreover, the porn skater emphasized that relying solely on a YouTube career can lead to financial challenges, potentially even resorting to sleeping in one's car.
He highlighted that being a famous YouTube skater doesn't guarantee a smooth career, contrary to popular perception.
By diversifying income streams and securing additional employment such as OF becomes a necessity for sustainability in the landscape of digital content creation.
Since he is now financially stable, thanks to his OnlyFans, he can return to doing what he loves: skateboarding and making YouTube videos.
The 31-year-old is also helping OF girls and getting some percentage of their revenue, making the ladies rich since he has experience as a content creator. "I made a girl $85,000 in a month. She was making $400 a month prior to that. "Rodriguez said, "from plotting content and helping. Basically managing, but I took a small percentage."