You want to start a YouTube channel. But every time you think about filming yourself, you freeze up.
Perhaps you dislike how you appear on camera. Maybe you don’t have fancy equipment. Or maybe you just want to stay private while building something big.
I get it. I felt the same way two years ago.
Then I discovered something that changed everything. A YouTuber started a faceless channel in August and gained 30,000 subscribers with 4 million views within months, earning $50,000 in ad revenue. All without showing their face once.
Here’s how I used AI tools to build my faceless channel that hit 100K subscribers. And how can you do the same thing?
Why Faceless YouTube Channels Are Taking Over in 2025
By the end of the decade, most of the YouTube creators will use automation tools to scale content production. That’s not a prediction anymore. It’s happening right now.
Look at these numbers:
- BRIGHT SIDE has 44.7 million subscribers and generates $46,400–$139,300 monthly
- DaFuq Boom generates $87,000–$261,000 monthly with 40 million subscribers
None of these creators shows their faces.
A creator’s friend, Mike, makes $43K monthly explaining quantum physics with animations and voice only. Another success story? 261,000 subscribers in 5 months with just 20 videos.
The best part? You don’t need:
- Expensive cameras
- Perfect lighting
- Makeup or wardrobe
- Acting skills
- Even your voice
AI handles all of that now.
How to Pick Your Money-Making Niche
Not all YouTube niches pay the same. Some topics make $1 per 1000 views. Others make $30.
YouTube’s average CPM in 2025 hovers around $3.50, but finance and tech niches can reach $10-$30 RPM. That’s 10 times more money for the same views.
Here are the top-paying faceless niches right now:
- Motivational Content: “Motivation Madness” has 3.82 million subscribers with $3-$5 RPM. People always need inspiration. Your content never gets old.
- AI and Tech: “AI Revolution” with a high-value audience and $5-$38 per 1,000 views. Tech companies pay big money to reach these viewers.
- Psychology: “Psych2Go” has 12.8 million subscribers, with their viral video hitting 18 million views. Everyone wants to understand themselves better.
- Finance: Investment and money topics attract viewers with spending power. Advertisers pay top dollar for this audience.
- True Crime: Stories about real cases get millions of views. Use news footage and AI voices to tell these stories.
Pick a niche you can talk about for 100 videos. You’ll be creating a lot of content.
The AI Tools That Do All the Work
Here’s my exact tool stack. I’ll tell you what each one does and why you need it.
1. Script Writing: ChatGPT or Subscribr
Subscribr’s AI Script Writer is specifically designed for YouTube content. It knows what makes videos perform well.
Give it a topic. It writes your entire script in minutes. No more staring at blank pages.
2. Voice Creation: Pixflow AI Voiceover
Pixflow AI Voiceover offers 29 languages, emotion control, and direct integration into Premiere Pro. The voices sound human now. Really human.
Upload your script. Pick a voice. Download your narration. Done.
3. Video Creation: Virbo
Virbo uses GPT-4-powered scripts, 460+ AI voices in 90+ languages, and 400+ templates. Turn text into full videos automatically.
You type. It creates. No editing skills needed.
4. SEO and Growth: TubeBuddy
TubeBuddy’s SEO tools show a 25% increase in CTR. It tells you what tags to use. What titles get clicks? When to publish.
5. Stock Footage: Pexels and Storyblocks
Free footage from Pexels works fine when starting. Upgrade to Storyblocks when you’re making money.
Most successful creators start with free tools. Upgrade as you grow.
My Step-by-Step Process to Hit 100K Subscribers
I’ll walk you through my exact system. This is what I do every single week.
Week 1: Set Up Your Channel
- Pick your niche
- Create a channel name (use keywords from your niche)
- Design a simple logo (Canva works fine)
- Write a channel description that explains what you do
Week 2-4: Create Your First 10 Videos
Start with these video types:
- “Top 10” lists (easy to make, get lots of views)
- “How to” tutorials (people search for these)
- Current event reactions (use trending topics)
A marketing agency automated client onboarding with AI tools, reducing manual work by 65% and saving $12,000 annually. You can do the same with your content creation.
My Weekly Content Schedule:
- Monday: Research trending topics in your niche
- Tuesday: Write 3 scripts using AI
- Wednesday: Create voice-overs
- Thursday: Add visuals and edit videos
- Friday: Upload and optimize for SEO
- Weekend: Respond to comments and plan next week
The Secret to Fast Growth
Creators using VidIQ’s trend reports grow 3x faster than peers. Don’t guess what to make. Use data.
Find videos in your niche with:
- 100K+ views
- Made in the last 30 days
- Low competition keywords
Make your version. But make it better.
How to Make Real Money (Beyond YouTube Ads)
YouTube ads are just the start. Here are 5 ways to monetize: YouTube ads, affiliate marketing, digital products, sponsorships, and memberships.
1. YouTube Ad Revenue
One creator made $37,000 from AdSense alone. But this takes time to build up.
You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours to start earning. Focus on this first goal.
2. Affiliate Marketing
Promote products you use. Amazon, software tools, online courses. Every sale gives you a cut.
Tech review channels often make $5,000+ monthly recommending software and gadgets without ever showing their face.
3. Digital Products
Create courses, ebooks, or templates. Psychology channels frequently sell meditation guides or self-help programs.
Your audience already trusts you. They’ll buy from you.
4. Sponsorships
Companies pay you to mention their products. Rates start at $100 per 10,000 views.
Channels like Sarah (Cooking Easy): 890K subs, Alex (Future Tech): 698K subs – making six figures through multiple income streams.
5. Email List Building
Email automation sees a 30% higher retention rate, as 70% of viewers miss new uploads organically.
Build an email list from day one. It’s your most valuable asset.
How to Scale Past 100K Subscribers
Getting your first 1,000 subscribers is hard. Getting to 100K is easier if you know the system.
1. Content Consistency Beats Perfection
Post 3 times per week minimum. 261,000 subscribers in 5 months with just 20 videos shows that quality and consistency matter more than quantity.
But consistency builds momentum. The algorithm favors active channels.
2. Use the 80/20 Rule
80% of your views come from 20% of your videos. Find your top performers. Make more content like it.
3. Repurpose Everything
One good script becomes:
- A 10-minute YouTube video
- 5 YouTube Shorts
- 10 TikTok videos
- 3 Instagram posts
- 1 podcast episode
Pictory allows you to turn longer content like blogs or podcasts into shorter videos. One piece of content becomes 20.
Track Your Numbers
Use YouTube Analytics to see:
- Which videos get the most views
- When your audience is online
- What topics perform best
- Where people stop watching
Double down on what works. Stop doing what doesn’t.
Mistakes That Kill Faceless Channels (And How to Avoid Them)
I’ve seen hundreds of faceless channels fail. Here are the biggest mistakes:
Mistake 1: Expecting Quick Money
AdSense income can be underwhelming at first – focus on niches with higher CPMs. Your first month might make $5. That’s normal.
Most successful channels take 6-12 months to make real money. Plan for this.
Mistake 2: Thinking AI Does Everything
Creating compelling videos still takes effort despite AI help. AI is a tool. You still need strategy, research, and creativity.
Good content comes from understanding your audience. AI can’t do that for you.
Mistake 3: Relying Only on YouTube
Relying on YouTube’s algorithm can feel like gambling – create evergreen content. Build multiple traffic sources:
- Email list
- Other social platforms
- Your website
- Podcast
One algorithm change shouldn’t kill your business.
Mistake 4: Copying Instead of Improving
Don’t just copy successful videos. Make them better:
- Better visuals
- Clearer explanations
- More recent information
- Different angles
Mistake 5: Ignoring Comments
Your audience tells you what they want in the comments. Read them. Reply to them. Make videos about their questions.
Engagement helps you rank higher. Ignoring comments hurts your growth.
Your 30-Day Action Plan to Start
You have the knowledge. Now you need a plan. Here’s what to do in your first 30 days:
Days 1-7: Foundation
- Pick your niche
- Set up your channel
- Install TubeBuddy
- Sign up for AI tools
- Research 20 successful channels in your niche
Days 8-14: Content Creation
- Write 5 video scripts using AI
- Create voice-overs
- Find stock footage
- Edit your first video
- Upload with optimized title and description
Days 15-21: Publishing and Promotion
- Upload 2 more videos
- Share on social media
- Join relevant Facebook groups and Reddit communities
- Start building an email list
- Respond to every comment
Days 22-30: Analyze and Improve
- Check your analytics
- See which videos perform best
- Make 3 more videos based on what’s working
- Plan your content calendar for month 2
- Start reaching out for collaboration opportunities
The Reality Check: What Actually Happens
Let me be honest about what you can expect:
- Month 1: 0-100 subscribers, $0-$10 in revenue
- Month 3: 100-1,000 subscribers, $10-$100 in revenue
- Month 6: 1,000-10,000 subscribers, $100-$1,000 in revenue
- Month 12: 10,000-100,000 subscribers, $1,000-$10,000 in revenue
These are realistic numbers. Some channels grow faster. Some grow slower.
One channel grew from 0 to 100,000 subscribers in 9 months using only AI tools. But that’s exceptional, not typical.
Focus on creating good content consistently. The money follows the audience.
Your Next Step
You have everything you need to start. The tools exist. The process works. Creators are making six figures from faceless channels right now.
The only question is: will you start?
Pick your niche today. Set up your channel this week. Upload your first video within 7 days.
The best time to start was a year ago. The second-best time is right now.
Your faceless YouTube channel won’t build itself. But with AI tools and this system, you can build it faster than ever before.
Start today. Your future audience is waiting.