Levi Hildebrand This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Levi Hildebrand is a YouTube creator who films videos on how to help preserve the planet, be a minimalist, and follow a zero-waste lifestyle. He started his YouTube channel in 2017 and now has about 125,000 subscribers. By monetizing his videos with ads and brand deals, he turned his YouTube channel into a full-time job. Hildebrand spoke with Insider about how much money he makes on YouTube, and why he only works with brands that align with his message. This is the latest installment of Business Insider's YouTube money logs, where creators break down how much they earn.