Listing #94577
YouTube — Entertainment
- Asking price
- $85,405
- Monthly profit
- $4,745
- Owner workload
- 10 hrs / week
- Implied profit / owner hour
- $109.50
Same monetization · Similar price and profit
Listing #94759
Empire FlippersLive listingYouTube — Entertainment
- YouTube
- Entertainment
Asking price
$58,814
Monthly profit
$5,347
Marketplace average
Monthly revenue
$8,383
Marketplace average
Owner workload
10 hrs / week
- Profit margin
- 64%
- Listing multiple (SDE)
- 11.0× monthly
- Business age
- 3 years
- Days on marketplace
- 70
Research snapshot
What the disclosed figures show
Observations derived mechanically from the figures in this listing. Points to check, not a recommendation.
- All 12 disclosed months were profitable.
- Business has been generating revenue for 3 years.
- Recent 3-month average profit is 17% below the preceding 3 months.
- Annual profit yield is above the median of comparable listings.
Marketplace disclosure
Seller-disclosed monthly history
12 months disclosed
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- Disclosed history
- 12 months
- TTM profit
- $64,162
- TTM revenue
- $100,594
- Average monthly profit
- $5,347
- Median monthly profit
- $4,309
- Profitable months
- 12 of 12
- Best month
- $12,436
- Weakest month
- $1,553
- Recent 3m vs prior 3m
- -17%
Digital Deal Research calculations
Return on the asking price
Annual profit yield
109.1%
Annual profit ÷ asking price
Simple payback
11 mo
At current monthly profit
Implied profit / owner hour
$123.39
Based on seller-reported workload · 43 owner hours / month
Listing multiple (SDE)
11.0×
Priced on 12 months of trading
Downside scenarios
Applies a flat reduction to the disclosed monthly profit. The asking price is held constant.
| Scenario | Monthly profit | Annual profit yield | Simple payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $5,347 | 109.1% | 11 mo |
| -10% profit | $4,812 | 98.2% | 12.2 mo |
| -20% profit | $4,278 | 87.3% | 13.7 mo |
| -30% profit | $3,743 | 76.4% | 15.7 mo |
Digital Deal Research calculations
How this compares with current listings
Compared with 15 other YouTube listings
| Metric | This listing | Comparison median |
|---|---|---|
| Asking price | $58,814 | $172,247 |
| Monthly profit | $5,347 | $4,940 |
| Owner workload | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Profit margin | 64% | 91% |
| Annual profit yield | 109.1% | 44.4% |
| Simple payback | 11 mo | 27 mo |
| Listing multiple | 11.0× | 27.0× |
- Lower owner workload than 57% of comparable listingsn=15
- Higher annual yield than 100% of comparable listingsn=15
- Faster payback than 100% of comparable listingsn=15
- Lower asking multiple than 100% of comparable listingsn=15
Percentiles describe the position of this listing within the comparison set only. They are not a rating, a score, or a recommendation.
Digital Deal Research observations
Points raised by the disclosed numbers
Supporting signals
- All 12 disclosed months were profitable.
- Business has been generating revenue for 3 years.
- Annual profit yield is above the median of comparable listings.
- Listing multiple is below the median of comparable listings.
- Lower owner workload than 57% of comparable listings.
- Higher annual profit yield than 100% of comparable listings.
- Faster payback than 100% of comparable listings.
- Lower asking multiple than 100% of comparable listings.
Research points
- Recent 3-month average profit is 17% below the preceding 3 months.
Marketplace disclosure
Owner workload reported by the seller
10 hrs / week
10hours per week reported by the seller — about 43 hours per month.
Recurring tasks disclosed by the seller
- Sourcing films and reviewing scripts.
- Communicating with contractors.
- Uploading completed videos to the platform.
- Reviewing channel performance and comments.
Marketplace disclosure
Seller-provided information
Written by the seller / broker
Seller-provided summary
This listing is for a YouTube business first monetized in May 2023 and operating in the Entertainment niche. The channel produces long-form movie recap content in Mandarin, covering films from a wide range of genres and international film markets, including both Chinese and foreign-language productions. The business has grown to a subscriber base of more than 300,000 and generates several million monthly views. Audience discovery is driven primarily through Browse Features (approximately 54% of traffic) and Suggested Videos (approximately 36% of traffic), while the channel maintains a healthy overall impressions click-through rate of approximately 5%, demonstrating strong audience engagement and content relevance. …Read full seller summaryShow less
This listing is for a YouTube business first monetized in May 2023 and operating in the Entertainment niche. The channel produces long-form movie recap content in Mandarin, covering films from a wide range of genres and international film markets, including both Chinese and foreign-language productions. The business has grown to a subscriber base of more than 300,000 and generates several million monthly views. Audience discovery is driven primarily through Browse Features (approximately 54% of traffic) and Suggested Videos (approximately 36% of traffic), while the channel maintains a healthy overall impressions click-through rate of approximately 5%, demonstrating strong audience engagement and content relevance. The Seller dedicates approximately 10 hours per week to the business, primarily reviewing video scripts, communicating with contractors, and monitoring channel performance. Content production is supported by four part-time contractors based in China who handle scriptwriting and video editing on a per-project basis, utilizing AI-assisted voiceovers as part of the production workflow. This represents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking an established Mandarin-language entertainment channel with a large audience, proven viewership, and a strong footing within the highly popular movie recap niche. Disclaimers: Apart from the YouTube channel, the brand has several other channels under various other Chinese streaming and social media platforms. The below channels would be included and transferred on a best efforts basis or closed down in the even of an unsuccessful transfer: Tencent Video, Bilibili, Baidu Baijia, Douyin/TikTok. Other channels under the same brand name in other platforms such as Jinri Toutiao, Xiaohongshu and Kuaishou have already been sold to third parties and would not be able to be included in the sale. The business also previously operated accounts under QQ accounts, Taobao, Alipay Video, Pinduoduo video, Jingdong video, Meituan video, Xiao Shijie, Weiguan, Zhihu, Aiqiyi, Youku, Weibo, Douyou, and Tengxun Guandian, all of which have been inactive for 2 years and are unable to be reactivated by the Seller. The Seller recently received a copyright claim for 1 movie recap video from the copyright holder to the original film. The Seller has removed the associated video and is currently in communication to retract the strike. Channel monetization was only briefly affected by the above claim. More information can be obtained by contacting the Seller.
Transition
Seller supportThe Seller is willing to provide 60 days of post-sale support to help ensure a smooth transition for the new owner. This support can include content review and optimization, as well as training and guidance on content production workflows and adherence to YouTube's policies and guidelines.
Reason for saleThis is a decision based entirely on strategic focus and resource allocation. Our domestic operations and several new businesses are currently in a phase of rapid growth, requiring me to invest all my energy and capital. This YouTube channel is a high-quality digital asset with a healthy and stable cash flow. However, we currently lack the ability to expand deeper profit opportunities, such as e-commerce, community membership, or peripheral product development. We think now is the perfect time for the channel to move to the next level of development. By transferring ownership to a buyer with more time or greater international profitability, the channel's full potential can be fully realized.
What is included
- YouTube Channel in Movie & Entertainment Niche (300K+ Subscribers)
- All Images & Copy Materials
- SOPs
- Software Tools
- Stock Image Account
- Bilibili Channel
- Douyin (TikTok) Channel
- Tencent Video Channel
- Baidu Baijiahao Channel
Marketplace disclosure
Seller-disclosed opportunities and risks
Not written or assessed by Digital Deal Research
Seller-disclosed opportunities
- Publishing additional videos, especially focusing on recap of highly-rated classic as well as feel-good films.
- Repurposing long-form videos for shorts to grow top-of-funnel discovery.
- Expansion through content networks and multilingual channels: Using AI-assisted translation and localization technology, existing high-performing content can be efficiently adapted and reused for other language channels. This provides a cost-effective way to reach new international audiences and significantly boost traffic.
- Advanced monetization strategies: Currently, the channel's revenue mainly comes from AdSense ads, but this accounts for only a fraction of its monetization potential. New owners can get started right away: sponsored content and brand partnerships, affiliate marketing opportunities, community services, and high-quality digital products, services, or products tailored to the audience. These opportunities may provide the channel with significant growth potential far beyond current revenue streams.
Seller-disclosed risks
- YouTube updates to ranking factors may influence future traffic performance.
- Fluctuating RPMs could lead to generating less revenue.
- The core risk of any content-type business is**fluctuations in platform algorithms** and**audience aesthetic fatigue**. If you just follow suit blindly, the data may fluctuate. In order to combat this risk, we have established a 'data recovery mechanism' in our past operations, which can quickly adjust the strategy based on the retention rate and click rate of each video. As long as buyers adhere to our standard operating procedures, keep up with data feedback, and remain aware of copyright rules, this risk is manageable.
Business profile
Operating details
- Primary markets
- TW, HK, US
- Registered in
- CN
- Customer type
- B2C
- Trademark
- None disclosed
- Private blog network
- Not used
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