Facts About This YouTube Legend
Published: November 18, 2022
Last updated: January 4, 2024
By Joshua Smith 🇦🇺
I Help Beginners Build Profitable Websites
Welcome to the ultimate analysis of Captain Sinbad for 2024.
I’ve closely watched the growth of many YouTube creators, both big and small.
I started watching Captain Sinbad’s channel back in the ‘watches once’ series and have been subscribed since.
The goal of these profiles is to show you the different ways people have built 6 and 7-figure businesses. I hope to inspire you to create your own success online, starting today.
Captain Sinbad Facts
💡Full Name and Age
The channel is run by Nikhil Pandey who is 30 years old.
🤑 Net Worth
You’d be surprised by how rich YouTube has made some people.
As of 2024, Captain Sinbad has a net worth of $1,900,000.
This encompasses the value of his business, his personal home, car and his massive collection of self-help books.
🤩 Income Streams
Course/coaching sales, YouTube ads and affiliate deals.
🌍 Location
Nikhil lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
✌️Common Praise
He’s smart, funny and incredibly persistent, but doesn’t come off as a Gary Vee wannabe.
❌ Notable Complaints
None that I could find, although he doesn’t resonate with everyone.
🚀 The X-Factor
Just like me, Nikhil comes from a digital marketing background.
📈 Creator Trends
His growth on YouTube has been consistent, particularly with young males seeking someone with an interest in stoicism.
🕵🏻♂️ Private Life
While Nikhil has been featured with various women in his videos, I haven’t been able to confirm whether he has a girlfriend or is single.
👨🏻💻 My Verdict
We’ve never met, and yet, I hold a ton of respect for Nikhil.
His earlier content was created for humor while his latest content is super helpful.
I always come away inspired and eager to learn more.
Ultimately: This man grinds.
About Me
I’m Joshua Smith from Australia. I have been building profitable content sites since 2011.
Today, in addition to managing my own portfolio, I actively help others on their journey.
How much does Captain Sinbad make and how?
Captain Sinbad makes $32,000 per month on YouTube through:
➜ YouTube ads that play during his videos
➜ Sales of his YouTube creators program (only available for those serious)
➜ Affiliate links to music for YouTubers
➜ Sales of his 1-1 coaching program (and yes, you really do speak to him personally!)
His online business model is brilliant and he deserves every dollar he makes.
Nikhil’s Praise
So why do so many of us gentlemen consume his content?
Well, he is praised and respected by many for…
➜ Not copying content from anyone else (although he looks at other channels for content ideas, as they all do)
➜ Working consistently to yield success on the platform and understanding the algorithm
➜ Creating some of the most helpful creator communities for men seeking to 10x their YouTube channels
I personally find that he brings fresh content to the scene that’s been heavily researched. While most creators focus on pumping out 10 videos a day (yes that’s you, Gary Vee)…Captain Sinbad’s channel sees a new video each month now that many of us wait weeks to see.
Nikhil’s Red Flags
Most creators fall start yielding some controversy when they go past 500k subs.
Fortunately, only John Anthony has called him out:
With the events over the last few years, I think it’s always wise to see both sides.
From there, you simply make up your own mind. That’s it.
(Although John could’ve picked a more respectful thumbnail)
The X Factor
So let’s look at how Captain Sinbad gained so many loyal followers:
➜ He used fame jacking to create funny videos about famous self-help mentors (I do a similar strategy on the blog lol)
➜ He then turned toward content ideas that were trending at the time
➜ He’s always reading the comments section and seeking new content ideas
He does lean into some controversial content too…
Instead of losing subs, he gains subs along the way.
My Verdict
As a loyal subscriber, I’ve learned a ton from watching Captain Sinbad’s videos on Youtube.
He’s also helped me gain more momentum in my business and personal life, while remaining calm along the way.
My key takeaways include:
➜ Your journey might be hard but stay committed
➜ Enjoy some humor and good times along the way
➜ Set 5, 10 and 15-year goals if you’re actually serious
➜ Work with a community that supports your vision
Nikhil entered the world of YouTube relatively late (in 2018, to be precise) and yet, was able to net over half a million subscribers through creating epic content within his niche.
My best friend enrolled in Nikhil’s YouTube growth course and coaching package and has been enjoying every moment of his growth to 100k subs.
So while I haven’t done it myself, I’d say it’s definitely worth checking out.