My Self Reliance
@myselfreliance · YouTube · Canada
Building a log cabin alone in the wilderness. Off-grid living, bushcraft, self-reliance, homesteading, and simple living in the forest. Follow along as Shawn James builds a hand-crafted off-grid cabin using traditional skills, hand tools, woodworking, and wilderness survival techniques alongside his golden retriever Cali. On this channel you’ll find: Log cabin building Off-grid living Bushcraft & survival skills Homesteading Woodworking Outdoor cooking Simple living inspiration Whether you dream of building your own cabin, escaping modern life, or becoming more self-reliant, these videos show what’s possible with patience, persistence, and a connection to nature. New videos every week. For more talking, check out my other channel here: Shawn James other Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ShawnJamesMSR www.myselfreliance.com Mailing address: 200 Manitoba St., Unit 3, Suite 415, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2E2
2.2M
Subscribers
530.8M
Total views
733
Videos
114.4K
Avg. views / video
0.28%
Engagement rate
With 2.2M subscribers, My Self Reliance has accumulated 530.8M views over 733 videos. Recent uploads average 114.4K views each, earning a 0.28% engagement rate.
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Audience & content
Publishing Activity
Actively publishing
Last upload Jul 17, 2026 · ≈4.6 uploads/month lifetime.
Audience (estimated)
Est.Predominantly women · mostly 18–34
Typical for Lifestyle creators in Canada, modeled from the topic — not measured for this channel.
Content Focus
Primary: Hobby
Secondary: Lifestyle
My Self Reliance vs similar channels
| Metric | My Self Reliance | Cohort median |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. views per video | 114.4K | 128.3K |
| Engagement rate | 0.28% | 0.16% |
| Videos published | 733 | 754 |
Median values from 1,703 YouTube channels with 1M–10M subscribers in the InstMe index, refreshed daily.
Estimated sponsorship value
$1,700–$4,000per dedicated video
Based on 114.4K average views per video, a dedicated sponsored video on My Self Reliance is worth an estimated $1,700–$4,000. This is a modeled range from view counts and typical YouTube CPMs, not a quoted rate — actual pricing depends on niche, format, usage rights and exclusivity.
Frequently asked questions
How many subscribers does My Self Reliance have?
My Self Reliance has 2.2M subscribers on YouTube, with 530.8M total channel views across 733 videos.
What is My Self Reliance's YouTube handle?
My Self Reliance publishes on YouTube as @myselfreliance.
How many views does My Self Reliance get per video?
My Self Reliance averages 114.4K views per video. Views-per-video is usually a better sponsorship predictor than the subscriber count alone.
What is My Self Reliance's engagement rate?
My Self Reliance's measured engagement rate is 0.28% (likes and comments relative to views on recent videos).
How much does a sponsored video from My Self Reliance cost?
Based on 114.4K average views per video, a dedicated sponsored video on My Self Reliance is worth an estimated $1,700–$4,000. This is a modeled range from view counts and typical YouTube CPMs, not a quoted rate — actual pricing depends on niche, format, usage rights and exclusivity.
Is My Self Reliance still active on YouTube?
My Self Reliance's most recent video was published on July 17, 2026.
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