How I Grew a Tech YouTube Channel to 100K Subs While Running My Repair Business (2025 Strategy + Tools)
How I Grew a Tech YouTube Channel to 100K Subs While Running My Repair Business (2025 Strategy + Tools)
Let me take you back to early 2024. I’m in my Modesto garage, fixing computers 12 hours a day. Bills are stacking up. My family is asleep. I’m exhausted. But I grab my phone, set up a cheap ring light, and record a 9-minute video: “How to Remove a Virus Without Losing Files—2024 Method.”
I upload it at 11 PM, go to bed, and wake up to 4,200 views and 87 new subscribers. That moment changed everything.
I’m John Urquiaga, owner of The Computer Repair Guru. I still run my repair business full-time, but my tech YouTube channel now has over 100K subscribers and generates $5,000–$10,000/month in passive income. This post shares the exact 2025 strategy, tools, and daily routine that made it happen—while I’m still answering repair calls every day.
Why YouTube Is Still the Best Side Hustle in 2025
People say YouTube is saturated. They’re wrong. Tech repair and tutorials are evergreen. People always have computer problems. And YouTube Shorts make it easier than ever to get discovered fast.
My channel numbers (January 2026):
| Metric | Number |
|---|---|
| Subscribers | 103,247 |
| Views last 30 days | 1.8 million |
| Monthly AdSense | $5,200 |
| Affiliate commissions | $2,800 |
| Total monthly income | $8,000+ |
All while working 40–50 hours/week on repairs. Here’s exactly how I did it.
Step 1: Choose the Right Niche & Set Up Your Channel
Pick a niche people actually search for. I chose tech repair because:
- Evergreen – computers break every day
- High intent—people want solutions now
- Low competition for specific problems
- Matches my real expertise
Channel setup tips:
- Use a clear name: “Tech Repair Guru” or similar
- Professional banner + profile picture
- Channel trailer: 60-second intro video
- About section with call to action: “Subscribe for weekly tech tips”
Step 2: The 2025 Content Strategy That Works
Shorts + long-form = fastest growth.
Shorts (Daily – 15–60 seconds)
Post 1 short every day. Quick tips that solve real problems.
Examples that got 100K+ views:
- “Your PC is slow because of THIS setting.”
- “Deleted files? Do this in 30 seconds.”
- “Windows Update broke your laptop? Fix it now.”
End every Short with “Full guide in description 👇.” → link to long-form video or your Linktree.
Long-Form Videos (1–2 per week)
10–20 minute tutorials. These monetize best.
Examples:
- “How to Remove a Virus Without Losing Files”
- “Best External Hard Drive for Backup 2025”
- “How to Set Up a New Laptop Fast”
Step 3: The Two Tools That Made 90% of My Growth
These tools are non-negotiable for me in 2025.
TubeBuddy Pro – My Daily Driver
TubeBuddy handles everything:
| Feature | How It Helps Me |
|---|---|
| Keyword Explorer | Finds low-competition tags |
| Best Time to Publish | I post at 6 PM Pacific – peak USA time |
| Thumbnail A/B Testing | One thumbnail got 3x more clicks |
| Bulk Processing | Tags, cards, end screens in seconds |
vidIQ Pro – The Competitor Spy Tool
vidIQ shows me what big channels are doing before they blow up.
Why vidIQ:
- Daily Ideas—suggests videos based on trends
- Competitor tracking—I see their top videos early
- AI Title & Description generator – saves 30 minutes per video
Step 4: Monetization & Scaling While Working Full-Time
I balance YouTube with 40–50 hours/week on repairs. Here’s how:
- Batch record Shorts on weekends
- Edit long-form during slow repair days
- Use TubeBuddy/vidIQ for fast optimization
- Monetize early: AdSense + affiliates (tools in my Linktree)
- Upsell repair services in videos: “Need this fixed? Call me.”
Revenue breakdown:
| Source | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| AdSense | $5,200 |
| Affiliate commissions | $2,800 |
| Client leads from videos | $2,000–$5,000 |
| Total | $8,000–$12,000 |
Common Mistakes I Made (Don’t Repeat These)
| Mistake | What Happened | How I Fixed It |
|---|---|---|
| Inconsistent posting | Growth stalled | Now post Shorts daily and long-form weekly |
| Bad thumbnails | Low click-through | A/B test with TubeBuddy |
| No calls to action | No leads | Add phone number + Linktree in every video |
Tools I Use Every Day
These are the exact tools that helped me grow to 100K subs:
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Written by John Urquiaga, Owner & Lead Technician
Last updated: January 2026
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