The Real Reason Why I Make YouTube Videos
Hey everyone, Ross Cameron here! Today, I want to tackle a question that comes up in my YouTube comments all the time: “Ross, if you’re a successful day trader, why do you even bother creating videos?” It’s a fair question, and to give you a clear answer, I have to take you all the way back to when I uploaded my very first video in 2013.
Back then, my goal wasn’t to build a YouTube channel like you see today. Instead, I was simply looking for a place to host videos so I could embed them on my blog. YouTube was free, simple, and did the job. Funny thing is, I never expected YouTube would surpass my blog in terms of reach, but it took off. People love video content — especially when it comes to learning how to day trade. Over the years, both my YouTube channel and my day trading blog grew side by side. Let me walk you through how that happened!
Starting the Journey
When I first got into day trading, I was all over the place. I was trading penny stocks, large caps, options — you name it. My first year had some success, but honestly, it was dumb luck. My strategy was inconsistent, and in my second year, the beginners’ luck faded. That’s when it all got real. I knew I needed to figure things out or risk losing everything I had. To get my head straight, I started writing down what was working and what wasn’t. I used journaling as a way to track setups, trades, and results.
That eventually led me to create a blog called “Day Trade Warrior,” where I chronicled my trades. It was raw, real, and sometimes a bit ugly, but it became my online diary. The cool part? Other traders, just like me, found it helpful. They’d comment, ask questions, and I’d respond. At some point, I realized it was much easier to explain things in a video, so I began recording myself discussing trading setups, strategies, and the tools I was using, and embedding those videos in my blog posts.
Building a Community
A lot of this stems back to my time as a student. I had an amazing teacher, Kevin, who left a lasting impact on me. He made learning fun, relatable, and connected with me in a way no other teacher did. One of the most memorable experiences was a semester-long project on the stock market. Believe it or not, Kevin turned math class into a stock market simulation, and it blew my mind. It was during the late 90s dot-com bubble, and I got super excited about the market.
I tried to invest with $100 at the time but quickly learned that broker commissions would eat up all my money. So, it wasn’t until a few years later, when I opened my first account with Ameritrade (before it became TD Ameritrade), that I started trading for real. Over the years, my passion for trading evolved into a passion for creating something that would teach others to trade too. That’s why a few years after starting my blog, I opened a free chat room for traders. This little community of 12 to 20 traders grew fast, but in 2014, I had to make the tough decision to put it behind a paywall to upgrade the chatroom software and manage the growing user base.
Turning a Struggle Into a Business
My struggle to become a profitable trader inspired me to create content that could help others. In 2014, I taught my first day trading course. I had no idea how much content it would eventually turn into. At the time, my slides were very basic — just a few notes here and there. But thanks to my wife’s suggestion to use a more structured format, I expanded on the lessons until I had over 2,500 slides! That first course became the foundation of Warrior Trading as you know it today.
Around the same time, I had another idea. Traders love dashboards with all the tools in one place — scanners, charts, news feeds, the works. Since I had already gained traction with Warrior Trading, I decided to reinvest the membership fees into building out a platform we’d eventually call “Day Trade Dash.” I wasn’t just making money and sitting back. No, I was constantly reinvesting to make the service better and provide real value to my community.
The Small Account Challenge
In 2017, I decided to undertake a personal challenge and silence some of the doubters. People were commenting that my strategies wouldn’t work with a small account, so I said, “Alright, let’s do this!” I started with just $583 and traded using the same strategy I teach. After my first day, I made $125, which grew my account to over $700 (Results not typical).
By the end of the first week, my account had doubled. By the end of January, I had made over $16,000, and by mid-March, I had turned $583 into $100k (Results not typical). This was the proof I wanted to show: if you follow a process, profits will come as a byproduct. Of course, I always emphasize that results like mine are not typical, and trading comes with significant risks. But I also wanted to show what’s possible with discipline and consistency.
The Role of YouTube in Accountability
Uploading my trade recaps every day on YouTube hasn’t just been helpful to the community — it’s also an incredible tool for keeping myself accountable. Knowing that I may need to explain my bad trades publicly pushes me to stay disciplined. On the flip side, when I win, it feels incredible to share those moments with the community.
That’s why I continue to make YouTube videos, even though I’m successful in my trades. The channel has grown alongside me, and it plays a major role in my day-to-day rhythm. And let’s be honest: I enjoy teaching. I like breaking down my strategies and making complex things simple for others to understand. Every interaction I have with people who say, “Hey, Ross, thanks for that video!” reminds me that I’m doing something that matters.
Conclusion
So the short answer is this: I make YouTube videos because I love it, and they help me just as much as they help you. I started my trading career by struggling my way through trial and error, and that journey turned into a passion project to help others avoid the same pitfalls I fell into. From trading journal entries to building an entire educational platform, I’ve been able to create a community that learns, grows, and trades together.
But remember this: my results are not typical. Trading is risky, and most traders lose money. That’s why I’m so committed to teaching the right strategies and emphasizing the importance of discipline. If you’re serious about honing your day trading skills, make sure to focus on learning first, practicing in a simulator, and staying disciplined once you go live. Happy trading, and I’ll see you in the next blog!
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Disclaimer: The results shared are based on my personal trading experiences and are not typical. Trading involves significant risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always practice in a simulator before trading with real money.
