How Much the "Influencer Lifestlyer" Actually Costs

How much does it actually cost to look rich? I don't know about you guys, but it feels like the age of the online entrepreneurs who are flashing their watches and cars and penthouses just keeps going down, right? It used to be like your 23 year olds, your 25 year olds. Now we see like 14 year olds out here with their Rolexes and their Mercedes and their Miami penthouse. And a lot of those guys are legit. And that's a really, really awesome thing to see that the internet has given people this opportunity to do so well for themselves from anywhere in the world, starting from any amount of money or background. And I myself am a beneficiary of that. It is not inherently bad or a scam or anything like that. But by function of the benefit ascribed to that kind of lifestyle and showing it off, you do see some bad actors in there who arbitrage essentially the price that these things actually cost versus the price that you think they cost. So I looked into the actual math of this, and I want to share with you how much all these things actually cost. And so no disrespect to the people actually doing this, actually spend that money. Kudos to those guys. But this is kind of like resetting the baseline, right? A little behind the scenes on what a lot of this industry does unfortunately look like. Get yourself some caffeine. No notes for this one. It's going to be a fun one. Let's go. Okay, now before we continue, I want to take a moment to talk about something which is largely the point of this video. And that's the gap versus how influencers look versus what's actually happening with their finances. So just like we're going to talk about, right, you're scrolling through Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and you see creators in nice houses, nice cameras, aesthetic content, watches, cars, etc. And you assume that they're making serious money. But a lot of creators and influencers do not at all make good money, whether that's just spending too much or brand deals drying up or the algorithm just not working in your favor. One month you might make five grand, the next month you might make $200. Oftentimes there's no stability and that comes from creators relying entirely upon things out of their control that are external, like brands, sponsorships, and ad revenue, instead of building direct recurring revenue from their actual fan base. And so that is often the difference between just looking successful and actually having the finances to back that up. And that is where platforms like Fanview come in. And Fanview is specifically designed for creators who want to build real recurring income directly from their audience base, instead of hoping the brands notice them. And what it is, is a creator monetization platform that lets you earn through subscriptions, tips, pay-per-view content, and paid messages. And you keep around 80% of what you make. And it is built for creators across all kinds of niches and content types, not one specific kind of creator. And so instead of praying for the algorithm or an inbound brand deal, you are building predictable monthly income with people who actually value your content and want to support you directly. And so quickly, there are four big advantages here. Number one, a strong monetization model resulting from a diverse range of ways in which you can earn. And then the fact that you keep over 80% of what you earn, which is much higher than most platforms. Number two, they have AI-driven tools for passive engagement. So they have AI messaging and AI voice notes that can engage your fans 24-7. So if you don't want to, you don't have to respond to all messages. And then third, they have discovery and growth features. So new people in the Fanview community can discover your content as well. And fourth, and finally, they are focused specifically on creators. And it works across all content niches as well. And that in mind, here are the five steps that you can take right now to get started. So number one, let's assume you already create content. You have some kind of a following on YouTube or Instagram or some social media platform. So you'll go sign up on Fanview and set up exclusive content tiers. So maybe your basic tier is behind-the-scenes content. And then the premium tier is personalized advice. And the ultra exclusive tier is one-on-one interactions. You just decide what makes sense for your audience specifically. Then you just drive your audience to Fanview. You're not asking people to buy a product. You're encouraging them to engage with you and a way to get that kind of closer access to you. So then when those fans subscribe, the AI messaging will keep them engaged with regular updates, responses, and interactions. And then you can go ahead and really focus on building those relationships with your supporters. And then finally, as a result of that process, you can earn recurring monthly income. And that's from subscriptions and then additional income from things like tips and paper message and pay-per-view posts. So you can build predictable income. You can actually own the relationships with your fans. And you get that massive 80% rev share. So that in mind, if you have an audience and you create valuable content for people, then this is for you. And Fanview has a free course that walks you through the entire setup process, like how to structure the tiers, what content works best, how to use the AI tools, and so on. That is completely free. It's just designed to set you up for success. And the link is in the description or right here on the screen. So go hit that link again in the description or on the screen. That is completely no risk to try. And if you want more predictable income and to better connect with your top supporters, this is the way to do it. So check it out and let's get back to the video. So I'll call this part one, the G-Wagon illusion. The Mercedes G-Wagon is kind of like the quintessential, like online Miami, I made it kind of car. It has a sticker price of around $180,000. And to actually buy this car, you need roughly, let's say a $40,000 down payment and maybe a $3,000 a month lease, or just 180 grand in cash to buy it outright. And even something like $40,000 down to 3000 a month, you have to have good money to make that kind of purchase. But here's the thing, you don't actually have to do either of those two options if you want to just quote unquote own the car. So because G-Wagons weigh over 6,000 pounds and I'm fully serious here, the IRS legally classifies these things as heavy farm equipment. And this is called section 179 leasing, if you want to look that up. And this allows a business owner to write off 100% of the purchase price against their income in year one. So you could open an LLC, lease the car for 2,500 bucks a month. And that's fully deductible. You save 30%, let's say if that's your tax rate. And so if you really wanted to, the quote unquote cost to own this $180,000 car year round would be, let's say about 1,700 bucks per month. Now that's not no money for sure, but the average American income is about $60,000, which means most people absolutely could if they really wanted to afford that kind of vehicle. But obviously that's really not good if you're not making money to put that much into a car payment. I made another video about that. So let's be liberal. Let's say $2,000 a month. We'll chalk that up to category one being our car as a cornerstone of looking wealthy. But what else do we need? We need the penthouse, the apartment, the house. Nice condos in major cities are multi-millions of dollars. So let's say $400,000 down payment. But let's look at some Zillow rental listings that look like this and this and this. Well, if me and say three of my influencer bros moved into any of those places and split the rent four ways, then we're each paying $1,500 a month, which is like the price of a studio apartment in Ohio. That's a thousand bucks per month less than I pay in Boston for a school apartment. And so for 1,500 bucks a month, you get to film all the time in a multi-million dollar apartment. And let's, let's, again, let's be liberal here. Let's say $2,000 a month for housing. So we're at $4,000 total for our car and our apartment. Okay. We have two more. We have the private jet and the launch. So number three for private jet, there are services where you can pay 1,500 bucks for a membership. And then for the whole year, you can take multiple empty leg private jet flights. Meaning if you just wanted to get content and fly a few times a year in a decently nice private jet, you could pay $1,500 for the year. And that's even assuming you don't just go to a studio in LA or something and you pay 60 bucks an hour for a set. So we can call that very liberal. Let's say $300 a month. Okay. Number four, the watch. So this is a real thing. There are big groups of people out there who share one really nice watch so they can all use it for their own costs. You have 30 guys that are sharing a $30,000, $50,000 watch, and they literally just trade it around whenever someone needs it to go to some content and you can rent those things as well. And so just to make the numbers round, let's say $700 a month for access to your high-end luxury watches. So there we go. You have a watch, a G-Wagon, a luxury apartment, and private jet trips for a grand total of $5,000 per month. Now, $50,000 a year is not nothing, right? Again, the average American income is about 60,000. But you see someone with those things, which just means they at least make the average income. They at least make $50,000 a year. If they're not going into debt and stuff, it does not mean that they figured it out and that they made those millions of dollars and can teach you how to do it too. And even if you are 16, 18, 23 years old, and you can afford to spend money on those kinds of things, you know, great respect that you're able to do that. And now you're living a life that you want to. It's just dangerous on the consumer side. If you use those things, which are less exclusive than you think as a signal to go and buy something and to influence your decisions on how you spend your valuable money and time. Anyway, that's the video. Y'all enjoy and I'll see you in the next one. Cheers.