7 Weird Investments That Actually Made Me Money

As we step into another year, I find myself reflecting on the unique investments I made this past year. These weren’t the traditional financial plays — no stocks, bonds, or real estate — but they’ve added tremendous value to my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

Here’s a deep dive into some of the most unusual investments I made this year and why they were worth every penny.

1. YouTube Coaching: Growing My Passion Into a Career

At the end of last year, I made a bold decision: I wanted to pursue YouTube full-time. I’d been monetized for two years, earning through AdSense, brand deals, and affiliate marketing, but I wasn’t quite there yet.

Enter YouTube coaching. After weeks of researching programs like Ali Abdaal’s Part-Time YouTuber Academy and Christian LeBlanc’s Lost Creator Academy (which came with hefty price tags), I discovered vidIQ’s coaching program.

This program starts at just $99/month (annually) or $200/month if you prefer a monthly plan. Unlike most coaching programs, it operates through text and video messages instead of live sessions, making it accessible regardless of your time zone.

Here’s what I loved:

• Comprehensive Channel Audit: They reviewed everything…