Can you earn from YouTube Shorts without monetization?

I’ve heard you don’t need 1,000 subs to make money with Shorts. Is that true? How do creators earn from Shorts without being monetized?

Yes! Many earn through brand deals, affiliate links in bio, and digital product sales even without ad monetization.

YouTube also has the Shorts Bonus Fund (in some countries) and you can drive traffic to your store or service via short form content.