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9/19/2025 | 3 min
Part-time creator hit 54K TikTok followers in 8 months using only his phone + AI
Discover how Usman (@oldmoneytaless) grew from 0 to 54K+ TikTok followers in just 8 months by sharing old money tales—without fancy gear or editing. With Crreo’s Video Maker turning scripts into videos, he hit 1.7M views and proved consistency and niche focus beat perfection.
Most people think you need fancy equipment and hours of editing to blow up on TikTok.
Usman (@oldmoneytaless) proved them wrong.
The setup: Zero video experience, just a phone
The niche: Old money tales and historical stories about money and tech
The game-changer: Crreo’s Video Maker that automatically turns scripts into videos.
Results in 8 months:
0 → 54K+ followers
Reached 1.7 million views with a single video
Built around historical content
"I cannot be a video creator without Crreo. It's one tool that gives you everything you need to create. There aren't many tools like this," He says.
Why this works:
Niche focus beats broad content
Consistency trumps perfection
Algorithm research pays off.
Proof you don't need expensive gear or quit everything to succeed.
Find your niche, stay consistent, and use smart tools.
Check out his TikTok channel for fascinating old money stories and historical tales: