He’s Stuck In a War Zone, But Makes $500K/Year From Animation Channels

Youri Leerkotte, a content creator making half a million dollars a year from two faceless YouTube channels, Arch and Historically, discusses his journey and strategies. He shares his early ventures in the Steam gift business, his initial struggles with a Valorant channel, and the evolution of his animation style, drawing inspiration from creators like Ahoy and Oversimplified. Youri emphasizes the importance of consistency, business acumen, and adapting to the YouTube algorithm, while also recounting his personal sacrifices, including living in Syria to be with his wife. He also touches on his content creation process, team management, and views on AI's role in animation, and the importance of personal happiness over purely maximizing profits.