So viel verdiene ich als Informatiker mit 29 Jahren

Summary

In this insightful video, Niklas, a 29-year-old computer scientist, breaks the German taboo by openly discussing his earnings from both his previous salaried position and his venture into self-employment. He reveals his substantial salary from a leadership role at an edtech startup and how he more than doubled his income through sponsorships and his YouTube channel after resigning. Niklas highlights the importance of financial transparency and shares his journey towards achieving freedom and fulfilling his entrepreneurial spirit. He also introduces his successful online course, Focus Framework, detailing his earnings and emphasizing the value of genuine content and products in building trust with his audience.

Takeaways

• 😀 Niklas, a 29-year-old computer scientist, shares his income from both employment and self-employment in 2023.
• 🚀 Transitioned from a high-paying job in business development at an edtech startup to self-employment for greater freedom and potential income.
• 💼 Earned €90,677 from his employed position in the first four months of the year, before taxes.
• 📈 As a self-employed individual, Niklas opened up about multiple income streams, including advertising revenues, product placements, and his own product sales.
• 🔍 Emphasizes the importance of transparency in earnings, challenging the taboo around discussing finances in Germany.
• 🛠 Introduced a financial management app, Finanzguru, in his video, offering a special promotion to his viewers.
• 💡 Highlights the shift towards online entrepreneurship, leveraging his YouTube channel and other digital platforms for income.
• 🎓 Uses his background in computer science in diverse ways, from content creation to product development, demonstrating the versatility of the field.
• 👥 Mentions the significant revenue generated from his own product launch, Focus Framework, indicating a successful venture into online business.
• 📊 Discusses the balance between work and freedom as a digital nomad, navigating financial independence without a traditional employment structure.

Q & A

What was Niklas' salary at his previous employer Master School?

Niklas earned 90,677€ in the 4 months he worked at Master School in 2023 before quitting in April.

How much did Niklas earn from YouTube ad revenue across his channels?

Niklas earned a total of 36,727€ in YouTube ad revenue across his main channel, blog channel, podcast channel and reaction channel.

What was Niklas' main reason for quitting his high-paying job?

Niklas wanted more freedom and flexibility to work on his own projects and travel while still earning good money, after seeing some YouTubers do this successfully.

How much did Niklas earn from sponsored content and brand deals?

Niklas earned 185,223€ from sponsored content and brand deals coordinated through his management company ESP Media.

What product did Niklas launch and how much revenue did it generate?

Niklas launched his Focus Framework product for goal planning and weekly structuring, which generated 486,961€ in revenue since launching in September 2023.

What was Niklas' total income from all sources in 2023?

Niklas had a total income of 684,917€ from his job, YouTube, sponsored deals, Focus Framework product and other sources.

How many hours does Niklas estimate he works per week on average?

Niklas estimates he works about 60 hours per week on average currently.

How has Niklas' computer science degree helped with his business?

Niklas' degree enabled him to develop the Focus Framework product and helps him with the technical side of his YouTube channel and other projects.

What new secret projects is Niklas working on currently?

Niklas mentioned he is currently working on 3 new secret projects, but did not provide any details about them.

What are Niklas' goals and priorities for 2024?

Niklas posted his ambitious 2024 goals and priorities in a private 24-minute video for his community forum members.