Summary
The founder of the wildly popular YouTube channelDemolition Ranchhas announced his retirement from the world’s largest video platform. Created by firearms specialist Matt Carriker, the creator has been posting videos onYouTubefor over 14 years. Since the channel’s launch in 2011, Carriker has released more than 700 videos, showcasing his experiments with a wide range of firearms, often in extreme and entertaining ways.
The host of the channel fittingly made his retirement announcement via YouTube in an emotional video, revealing that Demolition Ranch is coming to an end. In addition to wrapping up the channel, the Texas-based ranch is also being put up for sale with a $15 million price tag. Carriker shared that while he feels “nervous and sad” about the decision, his priority is spending more time with his children rather than continuing to focus on content creation.
Demolition Ranch Retires From YouTube and Puts Ranch up for Sale
As Demolition Ranch continued to grow, it evolved into a lucrative career for its host. In the video, Carriker reflects on the early days beforeYouTube monetizationwas available to all creators and when making money wasn’t the goal, with his aim simply to share videos with friends. However, everything changed once YouTube introduced monetization and the channel started to gain traction. Today, Demolition Ranch is estimated to generate around $500,000 per year.
Online fame andearnings made from YouTubehave the power to transform lives, and for Matt Carriker, Demolition Ranch was a massive success that “surpassed every goal.” Choosing to step away while the channel is still finding incredible success was undoubtedly a tough decision, but ultimately the right one for Carriker as he prioritizes what matters most. While many fans will miss his unique take on firearm content, the internet offers plenty of alternatives for enthusiasts to explore.
