- Many YouTube creators expanded their businesses in 2019, with some growing faster than others.
- Jennelle Eliana Long, for one, gained 1.5 million subscribers within a month of posting her first video on living in a van.
- Business Insider spoke to Long and the people behind the digital businesses of Ryan Kaji (Ryan's World), Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast), David Dobrik, and Tana Mongeau, who built big businesses on YouTube and beyond this past year.
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YouTube creators expanded their businesses in 2019, taking over the trending page on YouTube, the shelves of Walmart, and traditional media networks.
Business Insider highlighted five who harnessed their initial success online and built businesses beyond YouTube.
Take solo van life traveler Jennelle Eliana Long, amassed 2.26 million subscribers and an average 2 million views a video after launching her channel this June.
She's since signed with the top talent agency WME. Agencies like WME help their digital-focused clients like Long diversify their businesses through long-term partnerships.
Business Insider also spoke to the people behind the digital businesses of Ryan Kaji (Ryan's World), Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast), David Dobrik, and Tana Mongeau about their success online. These five creators grew rapidly in 2019 and built businesses around their YouTube channels this year.
Take a look inside the businesses of these five YouTube creators: