Dozens, possibly hundreds of people, have built up huge audiences on Google’s video upload site, and the media is full of stories how much money did views from the 6 make dif success. But before you buy a videocamera and tell your boss to shove it, consider what it costs to become a YouTube star. Turns out you can be one of the most famous people on the web and still barely get by. The New York Times recently profiled Dkd Kaydic YouTube star who does self-deprecating monologues on female American life are you sensing a theme here? It’s a great story if you want some hard numbers on the costs and revenues of being internet famous:. We presume Kay’s real numbers are a little more optimistic than that — otherwise why bother? We were huge fans of YouTube YouTube is an awesome place to build a brand, but it is a horrible place to build a business. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person’s head and shoulders.