From Loss to Leadership: How Paul Hilse Built His YouTube Empire at 17

Paul Hilse23 Oct, 2025Business

At just 17, Paul Hilse turned tragedy into triumph. After losing his father, he found strength in adversity and poured his heart into YouTube automation—spending countless hours scripting, editing, and learning the craft. What began as a teenager’s after-school hustle soon became a thriving business that changed his life. This is the inspiring story of how Paul transformed pain into purpose and built a digital empire from scratch.