How did you get your first 100 YouTube subscribers?

The first 100 subscribers can feel like a huge milestone when you are starting from zero. Filipino creators who have already reached it: what helped? Was there one particular video that brought subscribers? Did Shorts help? YouTube search? Facebook? Friends and family? Better thumbnails? Consistency? If you are currently working towards 100, tell us where you are and what you are finding difficult. Let's share real experiences that could help new creators.