Fun Facts About This Legend
Published: December 1, 2022
Last updated: January 6, 2024
By Joshua Smith 🇦🇺
I Help Beginners Build Profitable Websites
Welcome to the ultimate analysis of Donut Operator for 2024. He’s one of my favorite audit channels, with my favorite being Active Self Protection.
The success of many YouTube creators provides insights that we can all learn from.
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.
Donut Operator Facts
💡Full Name and Age
Donut Operator’s real name is Cody Garrett and he is 36 years old.
He was born on the 3rd of September, 1987.
🤑 Net Worth
YouTubers typically have more cash than we assume.
As of 2024, I estimate Donut Operator has a net worth of $2,250,000 USD.
This is based on the value of his home, car and online business.
🤩 Income Streams
Affiliate links, YouTube ads and brand sponsorships.
🌍 Location
Cody lives in San Antonio, TX, although I don’t have his exact address.
✌️Common Praise
He’s very fair with his critiques and video reactions
❌ Notable Complaints
Some people have ‘exposed’ him for his opinions. More details are below.
🚀 The X-Factor
He has built a loyal following that enjoys his epic videos, especially as he has real-world experience in dealing with tough situations.
📈 Creator Trends
Just about every one of his videos still go viral.
🕵🏻♂️ Private Life
Cody is married and has children, but prefers to keep a low profile with them.
👨🏻💻 My Verdict
He’s a legend that has transformed thousands of lives.
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 Donut Operator make and how?
Many are surprised to see how much he’s making. I estimate Donut Operator makes roughly $25,000 per month on YouTube.
He does this strategically through:
➜ Affiliate links to gear that he uses
➜ Numerous brand sponsorships (such as Dr Squatch and Xidax)
➜ YouTube ads that play on his channel
He details more about his journey on YouTube and earnings here:
Cody enjoys what he does but also treats his channel like a business.
Creator Praise
I watch his channel every week, but so do so many others.
We love Cody’s channel because:
➜ He was a former police officer
➜ He provides objective opinions
➜ He works incredibly hard to source great content
➜ He is funny, entertaining and informative
He’s very open about his insights.
Creator Red Flags
Despite his fame, Donut Operator isn’t without some controversy. Sometimes he gets his analysis wrong and his audience may disagree with his opinion, but they’ll respect him for having a differing opinion.
That’s the power of creating an audience who trusts and respects you.
The following channels have called him out at various stages over the past 5 years:
➜ The Amazing Lucas
➜ The Quartering
➜ Good Luck America
That said, he remains highly optimistic and cannot please everyone.
With a YouTube channel this large, Cody is expected to get some haters along the way.
My Verdict
I’m so inspired by his success on YouTube. From watching so many videos, there are key lessons that can propel our lives forward, both on a business and personal level.
My key takeaways include:
➜ Take appropriate steps to protect yourself
➜ Learn the real skills you need in the field
➜ Work hard to achieve personal freedom
➜ Have an open mind to new opportunities
Donut Operator has built a successful business online by simply sharing his passion.
Perhaps it’s your turn to do the same.