Unpopular opinion: a 5k-sub channel out-earns most 500k channels on affiliates.

Unpopular opinion: a 5k-sub channel out-earns most 500k channels on affiliates.
Big channels chase broad, viral, low-intent topics — entertainment that doesn't convert. A tiny channel hammering one buyer keyword ("best CRM for solo agencies") owns purchase intent.
Affiliate income tracks intent density, not subscriber count. 200 people deciding to buy beats 200,000 people being entertained.
Stop envying the big numbers. They'd kill for your conversion rate.
What's your revenue-per-1000-views? Bet the small channels in here win.