Iván Marquina Checa

Iván Marquina Checa is a digital content creator who began his journey on YouTube in 2016, driven by curiosity and the dream of becoming a YouTuber. He started by uploading Minecraft and Fortnite videos, but it was in 2020 when he fully committed to his social media career, embracing consistency and continuous learning. After a year of steadyeffort, he reached his first one thousand subscribers. By 2022, he had surpassed ten thousand and discovered the YouTube Shorts format, which became a turning point in his growth. Even though the video quality was not ideal at first, he leveraged the algorithm to quickly scale up to one hundred thousand subscribers—well before Shorts were even monetizable. He experimented with various content types, including long-form Minecraft videos for kids, which helped him broaden his audience. Later, he founded the channel MrGuby (now known as Iván Marquina), where he focused on more targeted content. It was there that Shorts truly took off and completely changed his trajectory. Despite limited monetization options for Shorts at the time, Iván managed to earn between one thousand and two thousand euros per month. When his main channel began to lose traction, he explored new niches and formats—eventually discovering the power of faceless channels using AI-generated voices. One year later, after multiplying his income significantly and building on his accumulated success, Iván achieved one of his long-term goals: moving to Andorra and gaining residency to continue developing his projects in a more favorable environment. Content Style Iván shares clear, no-nonsense content on how to grow with YouTube Shorts. Speaking from personal experience, he explains what actually works—backed by proven strategies, practical examples, and actionable advice. His style blends relatability with professionalism, offering a 100% practical approach for entrepreneurs, creators, and brands looking to leverage vertical video to grow their presence and generate revenue.