I started my OnlyFans thinking I’d maybe get a few subscribers, but wow – it took off. I’m just wrapping up my first month, and even though things have slowed down a bit after the initial two weeks, I’m still in the top 0.76%. I’m honestly in shock and still trying to wrap my head around it all.
Everything feels like it went from 0 to 100 so fast, and I’m managing everything on my own. The amount of time it takes to chat with all my subscribers is exhausting – it’s way more than I expected. How do you all keep up and still maintain a decent work-life balance?
I also don’t want to quit my regular job since there’s no guarantee how long this OF success will last. Any tips would be appreciated. Also, I lost around 100 subs after my first month – does that mean something’s wrong, or is it pretty normal?
Wow, you hit 0.76% in your first month? That’s impressive! Where did you promote your page? Did you already have a big following before you started OnlyFans?
Yes, I already had a following before starting my OnlyFans. I only mentioned it once in an Instagram story, and I haven’t been promoting it much since then, so that could be why I haven’t gained more subscribers.
Hi and congrats! Losing subscribers after they expire is normal – it’s just part of the process. I completely relate to what you’re going through. I have a master’s degree and a full-time job, and I started OnlyFans as a side hustle with low expectations. But within six weeks, I hit the top 0.5%.
When I started, I didn’t have any social media accounts and relied entirely on promo. I had to get super organized with my time. I picked one weekday night to stream, one weekend day to film, spent 90 minutes before work answering messages, and blocked off about four hours after work to interact with subscribers.
Before creating a schedule, I was staying up too late, and it was affecting my day job. What helped was posting my weekly availability on my wall so fans knew when to expect me online.
Keep at it – you’re doing great!
Thank you for sharing this! I think that’s one of my biggest struggles too- I’m constantly working on OF and never really give myself time to rest. It’s starting to take a toll, and I know I need to find a better balance.
Congrats – that’s amazing! Whatever you’re doing is clearly working, so keep it up! One thing that really helps is setting a regular content creation schedule. That way, you can build a “content bank” to pull from when you’re busy or feeling overwhelmed.
It is a time-consuming job, but with consistency and effort, it can grow into a solid side business. You’re off to a great start – well done!
Hey there! First off, I just want to say I believe you, and congratulations on your amazing start!
I had a pretty similar experience when I joined OF. I already had a decent following and casually tweeted something like, “Well, just joined OF – guess it’s time to start house hunting.” That one post alone shot me into the top <1% almost immediately.
That said, I want to offer a bit of friendly advice. I don’t know what kind of audience you had before or what content you were creating, but be careful not to assume that the income you’re seeing now will always stay the same. The buzz around a new creator can be strong, but it can fade quickly if not managed well.
It’s important to keep your fans interested and engaged—but not overwhelmed. If you’re not regularly attracting new subscribers beyond your original fanbase, you may start hearing things like “what else can you do?” or “go further,” which can be frustrating or even disheartening. Please don’t let that pressure push you past your boundaries – you’re in control of what you share.
I’m sharing this not to discourage you, but to help you plan ahead and think strategically about sustaining your growth. Wishing you continued success – you’re doing great!