Bye 9 to 5 Review: Jordan Mackey Youtube Course Closed?

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE - APRIL 2026:

Bye 9 to 5 by Jordan Mackey is permanently closed and no longer available for purchase. The course shut down in late 2024/early 2025, and there is no relaunch planned.

Why am I keeping this review live? People still search for "Bye 9 to 5 review" looking for information about faceless YouTube strategies. This review stays up as an archived resource so you can see what the course taught - and more importantly, see what's replaced it.

What Bye 9 to 5 taught: Faceless YouTube videos (cash cow channels) using manual video editing, niche research, SEO optimization, and affiliate marketing monetization. 50+ hours of training on creating automated content without showing your face or using your voice.

The 2026 replacement: Module 2 of my 2026 AI Business Blueprint teaches the same faceless YouTube strategy but AI handles the bottlenecks - scripting (10 minutes instead of 2 hours), AI voiceovers (30 seconds instead of hiring voice talent), thumbnail concepts (instant instead of learning design), niche research (automated instead of manual). Same cash cow model Jordan taught, compressed execution. $27 one-time vs Bye 9 to 5's $397-$997.

Jump to the AI alternative or keep reading to see what Bye 9 to 5 covered.

Who is Bye 9 to 5 For?

Bye 9 to 5 is for those that want to make money on YouTube without having to get on camera and show their face. Jordan calls these "cash cow videos."

But can you really make it big making faceless videos? Other creators are. And some are making over 5 figures a month. There's no reason why you can't.

The course will teach you to make videos where you don't have to put your face or voice to these videos. It is pretty much automated content creation.

It is also for those that have an existing YouTube channel but want to drive more traffic towards it.

Although the road to success won't be without its challenges, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make money on YouTube. So if this excites you and you are willing to put in the work - this course could be for you.

How Much is it?

UPDATE: This course is permanently closed and no longer for sale.

When it was available, Bye 9 to 5 cost $997 full price, often discounted to $397. The course is no longer accepting new students and there is no planned relaunch.

For the modern AI-powered alternative to faceless YouTube that Jordan would likely teach if starting today, see Module 2 of The 2026 AI Business Blueprint below.

What About Refunds?

If for some reason you are not happy with the course, you can get a full refund. It's backed by a very generous 60-day money back guarantee. (Not applicable anymore!)

Who is Bye 9 to 5 Not For?

Obviously, if you are not interested in YouTube, then this course probably isn't for you. There won't be any transferable skills that you can learn from the course.

I would also suggest that you steer clear of Bye 9 to 5 if you are looking to become a YouTube personality i.e. one that is loved for their camera persona. If you'd rather create a channel where "you" are the brand, then consider this course instead.

If you lack patience, get easily frustrated and aren't willing to learn video editing skills, then perhaps this course isn't for you either.

Who is Jordan Mackey?

Jordan Mackey is a YouTuber. Most people's first introductions to Jordan Mackey will be through his Bye 9 to 5 YouTube channel. He shares a ton of useful information here about making money on YouTube. 

As you can imagine, his YT channel is more of a 'sales channel', though. This means that the ultimate goal is to push you through to buying the course that I am reviewing today.

Jordan claims to own multiple YouTube channels with a combined 3-million subscribers. 

He doesn't actually say what the channels are at any point, but they do exist. His YouTube awards or "play buttons" prove this. People would just copy his channels if they found out - so i get it.

What Will You Learn in the Course?

After all, the more videos that you have uploaded, the better. You will learn how to create videos that do not involve you being on camera at all.

This includes not even speaking into your microphone. You aren't going to be creating the most exciting videos in the world, but your videos can earn you passive income for years to come - on autopilot.

Everything is taught. You don't need to know how to edit videos because Jordan will teach you this process. So if you're a complete beginner and have never done video editing before, you are going to learn how master it with his step-by-step teaching.

Jordan talks about his Faceless YouTube Acceleration model or the F.Y.A. model. This is just another fancy way of saying "how to make money on YouTube without making videos"

With the F.Y.A. Model, you will be able to:

• Accelerate your results for success much sooner
• Get monitized quicker - some get monitezed within 2 weeks
• Produce videos a LOT quicker
• Get more views = more money

This method is what Jordan teaches in his course. Obviously I can't give away his secrets, you'll need to get the course to find out! 😉

I must say, I have seen a lot of courses that aim to get you making videos nice and quickly. Bye 9 to 5 seems to have the best process, though. Jordan is always trying to refine it.

I do enjoy the fact that you will learn a lot about using royalty-free sources to produce your content quickly. 

There is something called "Fair Use" which allows you to use existing footage for your videos. 

Jordan explains how to do this in his training so you won't get your channel demonitized or worse yet - get any strikes.

Of course, before you create the videos, you will learn a lot about niche research. This means choosing the right type of videos to be making.

Again, not the most interesting of subjects here, but something that will end up making you money.

Don't expect to jump into this course expecting to make money doing something that you love. It is repetitive work, much like a job.

The only difference is that you are going to be in control.

You will learn a little bit about monetization on YouTube (i.e. video ads), but the bulk of the monetization focus is getting signed up to affiliate programs. I absolutely love this approach.

I can see a lot of videos like this having monetization removed in the future, and it is nice that you will be building a different funding source at the start.

This means that you never have to worry about losing your income. Basically, you will never be putting all of your eggs in one basket!

In terms of traffic, most of the discussion is given to SEO (search engine optimization).

This means that not only will you be creating videos on the platform quickly, but you will be able to generate traffic for free. 

Some paid methods are discussed, but these are few and far between.

This course is all about the organic traffic. This is why it is so great for existing YouTubers. It won't be long before you start getting tons of hits on your content.

Pros & Cons

Are Students Getting Results?

There are many students getting great results with Jordan Mackey's course. Here are just some testimonials - I can't fit them all!

Alternative to Bye 9 to 5

UPDATE: Both Bye 9 to 5 (Jordan Mackey) and Tube Mastery and Monetization (Matt Par) are permanently closed. The two major faceless YouTube courses from 2018-2024 are no longer available.

Here's what replaced them in 2026.

The Modern AI Approach: Faceless YouTube With AI Doing the Heavy Lifting ($27)

Bye 9 to 5 taught solid faceless YouTube strategy - cash cow channels, automated content, no camera required, niche research, SEO optimization, affiliate monetization. Jordan's F.Y.A. Model (Faceless YouTube Acceleration) worked.

The problem: it required 50+ hours of training to learn manual video editing, scriptwriting, niche research, Fair Use sourcing, and SEO optimization.

Module 2 of my 2026 AI Business Blueprint teaches the same faceless YouTube fundamentals but AI compresses the execution timelines Jordan spent 50 hours teaching.

What changes with AI:

Scriptwriting: Jordan taught you to research, outline, and write scripts manually (1-2 hours per video). AI generates complete video scripts in 10 minutes - hook, main points, CTA, timestamps. Same quality scripts Jordan would approve of, 90% less time.

Voiceovers: Jordan taught faceless content without your voice (good), but you still needed royalty-free voice clips or hired voice talent ($50-150 per video). AI voiceovers (ElevenLabs, Murf, Play.ht) sound natural, cost $0.02 per video, take 30 seconds to generate.

Niche research: Jordan spent multiple modules on niche selection, competitor analysis, and finding profitable topics. AI analyzes YouTube trends, competitor channels, and keyword data in 10 minutes instead of hours of manual research.

Thumbnail concepts: Jordan taught Fair Use image sourcing and basic design. AI generates thumbnail concepts instantly - you describe the video, it produces 5-10 thumbnail mockups. Still need to finalize in Canva, but the concept work is done.

Video editing assistance: Jordan taught manual editing (the longest part of his 50-hour training). AI doesn't replace Premiere/Final Cut, but tools like Descript, Runway, and OpusClip automate cuts, transitions, b-roll suggestions, and caption generation. What took 3-4 hours takes 1 hour.

SEO and metadata: Jordan taught YouTube SEO manually (good strategy). AI generates optimized titles, descriptions, tags, and chapter markers in 5 minutes. Same SEO fundamentals Jordan taught, automated execution.

The fundamentals are identical (faceless content, cash cow model, niche selection, affiliate monetization, organic traffic). Jordan's F.Y.A. Model principles still apply. AI just removes the 50 hours of manual execution training.

Bye 9 to 5 was $397-$997 for 50 hours of manual training. Module 2 of the AI Blueprint is $27 one-time covering faceless YouTube with AI tools Jordan would use if launching Bye 9 to 5 in 2026.

This is currently the only active faceless YouTube training available - both Bye 9 to 5 and Tube Mastery and Monetization (the two major courses in this space) permanently closed in 2024-2025.

Conclusion

UPDATE: Bye 9 to 5 is permanently closed and no longer available. Tube Mastery and Monetization (Matt Par's competing course) also closed. The two major faceless YouTube courses from 2018-2024 are both gone.

When it was active, Bye 9 to 5 was one of the better faceless YouTube courses available. Jordan Mackey's F.Y.A. Model (Faceless YouTube Acceleration) taught solid fundamentals - cash cow channels, automated content, no camera required, niche research, SEO optimization, and affiliate monetization.

The course required 50+ hours of training to learn manual video editing, scriptwriting, Fair Use sourcing, and traffic generation. It worked - students got results - but the execution was time-intensive.

For the 2026 approach to faceless YouTube, Module 2 of The 2026 AI Business Blueprint teaches the same cash cow model Jordan taught but with AI compressing the execution timelines:

• AI scriptwriting (10 minutes vs 2 hours)
• AI voiceovers ($0.02 per video vs $50-150 hired talent)
• AI niche research (10 minutes vs hours)
• AI thumbnail concepts (instant vs learning design)
• AI editing assistance (1 hour vs 3-4 hours)

Same faceless YouTube fundamentals Jordan taught. Modern AI execution. $27 one-time vs Bye 9 to 5's $397-$997.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bye 9 to 5 still available?

No. Bye 9 to 5 by Jordan Mackey permanently closed in late 2024/early 2025 and is no longer accepting new students. There is no planned relaunch. The course website is offline and Jordan is no longer selling the program. Tube Mastery and Monetization (Matt Par's competing faceless YouTube course) also closed permanently.

What replaced Bye 9 to 5?

Module 2 of The 2026 AI Business Blueprint is currently the only active faceless YouTube training available. It teaches the same cash cow channel strategy Jordan taught but with AI handling scriptwriting, voiceovers, niche research, thumbnails, and editing assistance.

Same fundamentals (faceless content, automated monetization, organic traffic), modern AI execution. $27 one-time vs Bye 9 to 5's $397-$997. Both major faceless YouTube courses (Bye 9 to 5 and Tube Mastery and Monetization) permanently closed in 2024-2025.

Can I still learn faceless YouTube without Bye 9 to 5?

Yes. The faceless YouTube model Jordan taught (cash cow channels, no camera, automated content, affiliate monetization) still works in 2026. Module 2 of The 2026 AI Business Blueprint covers the same strategy with AI tools compressing execution - scripts in 10 minutes instead of 2 hours, AI voiceovers instead of hiring talent, automated niche research, instant thumbnail concepts.

This is currently the only active training available since both Bye 9 to 5 and Tube Mastery and Monetization closed.

Why did Bye 9 to 5 close?

Jordan Mackey has not publicly stated why Bye 9 to 5 closed. The course website went offline in late 2024/early 2025 with no relaunch announcement. Tube Mastery and Monetization (Matt Par's course) also closed around the same time.

Both courses taught manual faceless YouTube methods from 2018-2024. The 2026 replacement is AI-powered faceless YouTube training which compresses the 50+ hours of manual execution both courses required.

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