How Judd Albring Built a $20K/Month YouTube & Email Marketing Business

Overview

In 2017, Judd Albring posted his first YouTube video teaching work-from-home strategies. He wasn’t thinking big—he just wanted an extra $1,000 each month to help pay bills while staying home with his boys. In year one, he earned $0.13 in affiliate commissions. Fast-forward to September 2021: a pandemic-timed video went viral with 6.2 million views, propelling his subscriber count to over 329,000. Today, he consistently earns more than $20,000 a month in roughly 8–10 hours of work per week.

Early Challenges and Turning Point

Judd’s journey began after he got sober at age 35. Struggling to explain gaps in his resume, he drove for Uber and cleaned windows on weekends. As a stay-at-home dad, he used afternoons researching digital marketing and decided to launch a YouTube channel. Initial growth was slow, but he stayed consistent, posting weekly videos on remote jobs, affiliate marketing tips, and work-from-home guides.

Scaling with a Viral Hit

In late 2021, lockdown searches for "work from home" sent one of Judd’s videos skyrocketing. That single clip amassed millions of views, unlocking the YouTube Partner Program and boosting affiliate link clicks. He began promoting software, online courses, and job boards, earning hundreds of dollars daily from ads and affiliate commissions.

Outsourcing and Repurposing Content

To maintain growth without burning out, Judd outsources 80% of his work on platforms like Upwork. He hires video editors in Turkey, virtual assistants in Argentina, and Google Ads specialists in Poland. Each day, he records one video, then repurposes it across YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook Reels—tailoring titles and hashtags per platform to maximize reach.

Building an Email List

Judd launched his email list in 2017 using ActiveCampaign and follows the "Seinfeld sequence": sharing personal stories, adding value, and occasionally recommending products. His newsletter reaches thousands, generating affiliate commissions every time a subscriber clicks a link and buys. He stresses that you don’t own social platforms, but you do own your list.

Life and Lessons Today

Now that his kids are older and much of the work is delegated, Judd takes multiple vacations each year. His role is to brainstorm new video topics, record short clips, and review performance metrics. He credits patience, daily uploads, and not relying on a single platform for his ongoing success.