7-Year-Old Millionaire Made His Fortune on YouTube

These days, kids don’t need to become child actors to become famous celebrities. Because they can go on YouTube and become an instant success.

And if you don’t believe that, just ask 7-year-old YouTube sensation Richie Ryan. Here’s how this 7-year-old’s YouTube videos made him rich.

Meet Richie Ryan

While most kids lead an ordinary life dealing with school and friends, Ryan, who is 7 years old, works as the host of a popular YouTube channel. Best of all? He’s getting compensated really well for it. Like, REALLY well.

He’s Already Rich

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According to Forbes’ annual list of the highest-earning YouTube celebrities, Ryan’s channel generated approximately $11 million in 2017 before taxes were taken out. But did it beat the competition?

It’s A Tie

Popular YouTube comedy channel Smosh was probably shooked when they discovered that Ryan’s channel estimated $11 million put them both in a tie for eighth place on the Forbes List. As you can imagine, Ryan’s channel was getting lots of attention.

The Daily Gig

News outlets like The Verge, who profiled Ryan’s channel and family in 2016, took notice. But it was hard not to! After all, Ryan and his parents had shot, produced, and released videos practically every day since March 2015.

To say that Ryan was having the time of his life is an understatement!