They sold their company to Snapchat (and then became YouTubers)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2024
- We sit down with The Bucket List Family to talk about the ethics of having a family channel, selling their company to snapchat for 40 million, and landing a deal with Disney.
00:00 Who is the Bucket List Family?
01:28 Sleepwalking in Antarctica
07:09 What’s it like to have to film family vacations?
08:32 Selling his college startup to Snapchat
21:01 The origins of their TH-cam channel
24:00 How to be so productive
27:45 Their passion for traveling
33:50 Getting DDoS’d by North Korea
40:58 Going on Sharktank and failing
42:30 When their YT channel started getting popular
46:30 Who’s their audience?
48:00 Commoditizing the aspirational life
49:27 Jessica’s book with National Geographic
52:14 The ethics and business of having kids on TH-cam
1:04:04 Their first big travel deal
1:07:45 Crowdfunding $10million for a cartoon
1:18:10 Where does the Bucket List studio stand today?
1:24:18 Their deal with National Geographic
1:35:06 When will the Bucket List cartoon be made?
1:37:08 What they learned from negotiating multi-million dollar deals
1:40:15 The Bucket List business pie chart
1:43:20 What their team looks like
1:45:53 Family content on TH-cam as a category
1:55:45 Colin and Samir’s bucket list items
1:59:30 Their kids’ relationship with money
2:02:40 Travel hacks
2:04:39 Representing themselves vs signing with an agent
2:09:00 Their future goals
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THANK YOU for hosting us! You are wonderful wonderful!
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You are bteerthan this, don;t live with an asian
I LOVE that this combination happened. I've been following both of these creators "Colin and Samir" and "The Bucket List Family" for years and love that they combined. GREAT Interview. Thanks Jessica and Garret for inspiring families.
I'm crying! So thrilled for you all ❤️
Love watching you and your family! Great interveiw😊 safari also my FAVE 🐘
What stands out to me and what I love is that they champion each other, they use their stories to acknowledge each other
i could listen to this podcast episode over and over. thank you so much for featuring garrett and jess, ive been following their family for years and it’s so great to watch them talk so openly and comfortably about their story as visionaries, entrepreneurs and family influencer who makes positive impact to the world. truly inspiring.
This podcast has introduced me to many huge creators (1M+) that I didn't even know existed
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I’m a follower of this family. I’m not on any other social media. They truly come across as authentic and genuine, not showy or preplanned. They are super smart and adventurous. I wish all of us watching could live lifestyles like this.
I LOVED Jessica‘s comment at the end that Garrett was and is only able to live this freely because she is doing so much other every day work..♥️ so often forgotten. But it shows your balanced relationship, guys. Love you 😊
Had the opportunity to interview Garrett back in 2012 when I was still a student. Incredible energy and vision, down to earth - still the same guy. Great podcast!
I usually never watch podcasts but I just sat through this one and it felt like 5 minutes!!! BY FAR the best interview I've ever heard. Well done!
Garrett saying that he just posted his family videos and actually the viewers have put their kids in the public eye is crazy. Also the kids having their own Instagram pages so he can "save photo a day"... Those could be private, but they are not. He is the one putting them out there. They are positioning that fact that the kids don't understand how many people watch them as a good thing. No, these kids don't understand right now but they will one day. Their whole life early life is out there on the internet.
I thought the same thing 😂...like that's not how that works.
That's exactly what I thought when he said that
I totally stopped listening when the conversation got to this point. Not knowing them at all, I thought I was watching a smarter family but it’s even worse than most of these family vloggers. The stupidity of that argument blows my mind.
Totally agree
That was very disingenuous of him. He's obviously a smart guy but we're not morons - doesn't he think we can see through it?
Thank you for having The Bucket List family on your show. I follow them and have enjoyed them for years. I appreciate your thoughtfulness for them and I learned a lot about them
1:14:14 COLIN AND SAMIR’S FACE ONCE THEY SAY THE AMOUNT RAISED 😂😂😂
Their face was exactly like mine. Mind blowing. Cutting to their face made me laugh so hard.
I was going to make the same comment but you beat me to it 🤣
I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THE SAME - I CRACKED ON LAUGHT
Snap! I watched it back 4 times 😂
Just finished this almost 2.5 hr movie. The host/moderator did an excellent job with the types of questions asked and really went below the surface with their thoughtful questions. You can tell they did their research prior and lead insightful discussion. Jess and Garrett provided thorough answers to sometimes personal questions. Looking forward to hearing more details of this Nat Geo and BLS deal.🙌
Loved this podcast episode with Garrett and Jessica! Thank you for sharing their story and the next chapter with The Bucketlist Family! It is so amazing to see how much they continue to do!
❤💚💙 I really love this interview. Amazing. I really get emotional with the updated. Thanks for the Words for your love for your community. I am so happy to be a part of it. ❤ love u
This episode achieved something I didn't think was possible. It made me love The Bucket List Family even more than I did before. ❤
Let’s Gooooo. I been ready since day 1. I saw the twinkle in your eyes, explaining all the reasons why not to invest. I remembered that they very clearly, the count down to invest in this amazing dream. We had taken an RV vacation to Oregon with my family and I was so afraid I was going to miss it because it is so hard to get reception in the wilderness. So I woke up super early that morning and made my husband drive us round to the nearest gas station to make sure we got reception. I was telling him “you don’t understand you got to find me internet reception” Lol “you have no idea this family is great and I believe in them and we’re investing” I can’t wait to share the good news today.
FINALLY!! This channel has been a bigger inspiration and fantastic experience I've enjoyed on TH-cam! I don't have Instagram so this is the only way I know them. Loved this interview and that so many more people are exposed to them! Thank you Colin and Samir!
This was a reall great interview! Been following the Bucket List Family for many years, but I gotta say the two interviewers were amazing as well, great questions, great balance, great vibes. Enjoyed this a lot! Thank you
I’ve been following BucketList family for years! Love hearing their story. They are some humble, honest and heartwarming. ❤
The content they make is aspirational but it is motivating, watching the videos, in addition to being humanly super pure, they are like a father telling you that you are good. motivating you, loving you. It feels like home in the most tender and simple way it can be. Beyond all the opulence of their trips there, the children are simply playing ball or learning about whales, I don't know, it's really enjoying the simple things in life like family.
So glad I found this today!!! I love the Bucket List family! And I learned so much about them! Thank you!!!
Colin & Samir, you guys are so good at allowing others to tell their story. Thank you for the episode and your insightful questions that lead to deep discoveries with each guest!
Excellent interview. I've enjoyed following you both for around 4 years now.
Samir bringing up the FTC regulations for YT v Traditional Media is SUCH a good point. Literally changes the basic psychology of how people interact with your content when that's disclosed
Great pod until around 55:00. Did they really try to claim that they didnt put their kids in the public eye but rather their audience did? Makes it sound like the audience is holding them at gunpoint to publish their children, and completes ignored the fact that they are no-longer “documenting their kids life for the sake of journaling” but rather are documenting their kids life for profit
You can journal by taking photos and keeping them on your camera roll, like the rest of the world does. This is no hate to family bloggers. But in general that argument is bogus and you know it, just own up to it
Totally fair! But from a parental perspective, he’s potentially setting them up for life with an amazing head start, same concept as a college fund, but the cost is publicity which may or may not be worth it, time will tell. But at least they can shut it off whenever they or the children want! Building a platform and following is hard work so I think it’s incredibly entrepreneurial to make this ability while they have the shot. I’d have been grateful if my parents had given me that opportunity as a child, as long as they are not forced or pressured which is clearly not the case for them all! Most people have to do a lot worse to make a living.
@@PhilipBlank what your saying totally makes sense. And that’s why I mostly don’t blame parents who make that decision. It’s definitely an understandable move to make
The least they could do is be upfront about it. Like if you want to set up your kids for life that’s completely fine, just don’t act like what you’re doing is only to “journal their lives” and you’re just conveniently making money of it. That’s the icky part for me.
(this part doesn’t apply to these guys in particular)
It’s hard for me personally to overlook the fact that these family vlog kids are now basically this generations child stars, minus all of the protections the law offers to child actors. So just found it a lil strange how these concerns were addressed in such a small segment of the interview and with such an unconvincing response
@@ngweso Totally agree with you here.
The problem with family vloggers and same with any child entertainment role is that the children don't have the benefit of knowing what they are exchanging from their youth for this fame. Once you are a public figure, you can never undo it. The Internet lives on forever. Kids don't have the benefit of hindsight. They haven't acquired life experiences to judge against. That said, if children have to be paraded in front of the public, the very least they can do is definitely be allowed to say no and have their parents respect that wish and boundary. This family seems grounded and respectful of their children but we don't really know these people beyond how they portray themselves. Also, I think it's different if a child expresses an interest in being in the public eye. As a parent, I would still monitor their activities and their well-being but I think it's different if being a vlogger is child-initiated. They still don't have the life experiences to fully understand this request but at least they chose it for themselves. Anyway, just my opinion. @@PhilipBlank
Amazing human beings raising amazing human beings. I hope this family continues to be blessed. We need so much more of them in this world
I have been following this family since 2016! 💗 Thank you for having them onto share some of their story with all of us. 💞
I love and appreciate that they capture their adventures so authentically and not highly produced. It’s not perfect, but so uniquely relatable
Came here from the link on the Bucket List Family, happy to have been introduced and now a new subscriber!
54 Million on a QR code scanning app is absolutely hitting the lottery. Wow.
Easy to say now that every phone camera can scan a QR code. 10+ years ago that was unique technology.
@@KatieLogen I mean kind of but not really. He even says they won out mostly through SEO. Lots of apps did it, but they were best at grabbing the customers. The tech itself wasn't really the groundbreaking part, it was the user acquisition. Marketing is a huge chunk of any business' success.
Thank you for bringing back the family unity. I am 73 and you have brought back the memories of my childhood and I am praying for what you are doing will touch many and bring back the family closeness and openness to see each others talents and to being supportive of one another. How I came to watch your family be your sweet Dorothy became friends with Claire Cosby. I started watching Claire when she was between two and three years old on TH-cam. I can continue to follow her and her family as I do your family. God bless you all.
This family is so wonderful!! It gives me all the good feelings just watching them talk 💙💗✨ from a long time follower/investor in the Bucket list Family.
I love hearing about youtubers with interesting backgrounds that I have no clue about. This was very interesting similar to that of the fake tom cruise guy. Great job, continue getting youtubers from really different genres.
Learned of Bucket List from this. I would be very interested in their kids books. I travel a lot with my 3 young kids, like recently driving across the country to show them the total eclipse. Experiences are priceless and I believe are key to raising well rounded children.
I loved that this interview distinguished how the Bucket List Family is aspirational re: family time. That is their secret sauce - quality content that inspires you to connect with your loved ones and turn any little thing into an adventure.
Such a helpful episode from the entrepreneur perspective. I’ve been a fan of the bucket list fam forever but this has been extremely helpful from a fellow entrepreneur perspective.
Never heard of this family before but I'm checking them out now. Love this guys. I also found Cleo Abram because of you. keep on interviewing everyone!
Great conversation to listen to and one of your best vids yet!
I really appreciate the transparency this interview had! It's so much easier to understand their decisions. Love it!
You guys make such awesome content, and this was certainly one of my favourite videos. My issue is half the time I have no idea who people are, so I find myself clicking on different videos in my feed, this one was no different, other than I just figured I’d give it a shot because it you two and I’m very happy I did.
It's so sweet how Garrett tries to bring Jessica relevant!!! Colin and Samir are more interested in the business process
We came from TH-cam only , not from instagram . My husband got so inspired by you guys that he wanted to travel and live life! & yes ,go to gym / exercise , play basketball, run:) 3 & 6 years old kids , much love to your family from New York❤
All of them are the kind of people that really understand and value what they do for a living. And they are so tuned in with everything they have and want to achieve that it makes me feel like im watching video that's 20 years ahead of the game. Such a good perspectives, such a great minds and thoughts🤩
I am amazed 👏👏👏
🔥2 Main Takeaway: 1) People on Reddit question why Snap acquired them. The truth is that a product with traction is key. That is a skill in itself that can add to growth.
2) Many a large sum of money but don't splurge on the unnecessary. This way you have financial freedom. for life.
David really enjoyed this,And you are definitely right people also put the meaning of these in their own. I like that you took the time to do research and find out more. Love when you do these Videos. Appreciate it. 💯✌️
I have a family travel channel as well. This interview was both very motivating and also a tiny bit frustrating. But definitely interesting! Thank you 🙌
I couldn’t love the bucket list family more! Instant happiness and inspiration. This was a great video - thanks!
And I’m a lucky investor! Got my necklace
Love your podcast guys, not only for its content and you as great creators but I discovered so many talented people. Keep it up!
I have not followed them but I follow The Traveling Child. And as a mom of one, I have so much respect for parents who can haul their kids around the planet and call it fun. My kid has traveled a fair bit with her parents, but as much fun as it has been, it really changes the kind of fun I would have as a parent. So hats off to this family
I love the interview, now I’ve learned the deeper side of them ❤❤❤
She's so charming! Right off the bat. "Can I tell you a story? You don't have to put this in."
And CTA works. I subbed when Samir said it. I didn't realize I wasn't subscribed.
This was super interesting, what an incredible journey they've been on, so much to learn from them
One of my favorite interviews so far!
This was so fascinating to listen to. I LOVE the heart that Garrett has. I admire this family ❤
Collin and Samir’s face at 1:14:17 has me CRACKING UP. They are so real for that reaction
This episode was truly fantastic a great introduction to the bucket list amazing story i”m now a fan.
whattttttt? I never thought this day would come! So that´s the big thing Garett announced in his story yesterday. I can´t believe it! Whatttt? Two of my favorite TH-cam channels connected!
btw Garett and Jess your story is so amazing! Love your book!
How good is the quality? It takes me 5 separate sessions to finish this podcast, and I deliberately come back to finish it each day. Thank you for your work. 🤗
Awesome to hear about other channels outside of the "normal TH-cam bubble." There's plenty of 1 mil sub+ channels that aren't talked about much. Eamon & Bec would be a good one to bring on considering Becs battle with cancer, living in a van for 5+ years, and slowing down on YT now that they have a baby.
What a great interview and conversation! Authentic and insightful. New fan here
Such a refreshing chat -- completely different life journey than the one I'm on and yet felt so many moments resonated with me (especially the 2nd gen/ entrepreneur logic - I scored 19/20 on that test lol!) Thank you guys for another fantastic interview!!💫
I missed out where you can take this specific test. Could you please share a pointer?
@@plaisirdelanglais oh I don’t know where either, I took it during college! one of my business professors had it as an in class assignment 🥴 sorry!
@@fionakida Ok, thank you for the reply.
The Bucket List Family. has my heart!
My fav creators in one room together❤❤❤Love this❤❤❤
I have followed the TheBucketList family from the beginning and love them. I get to see places with them that I know I would never have seen if I hadn’t followed them ❤
Came here from the bucket list family video link! Great conversation! Will definitely checkout more of your videos.
I loved listening to this. I have been following the Bucket Lost family on Instagram, TikTok and TH-cam for years. I find them so humble and genuine. They remind me of my family - I can relate to them in so many ways and I love everything they do. Hope to meet them one day. Thanks for having them on your show
That was so good to hear their full story. These two are one of the main reason why why wife and I started travel vlogging.
Wow what an amazing episode!
Love Jessica and Garrett ❤ I find them to be so motivating, and good people too!
Side note: Can we bring back the old C&S intro song? It's so iconic and it feels off that it's just gone
Much needed
That song used to get my so stoked for their videos 😢
I found their channel via TH-cam. It was years ago back when they had been traveling for about 6-8 months and Manilla was just a baby/toddler. I miss those old videos; need to go back and rewatch sometime.
This has been such a magnificent discussion. You asked engaging questions which resulted in an open and honest conversation about life & business. I really enjoyed listening to the conversation. I learned a lot. Thank you for introducing me to TheBucketListFamily, I never knew they existed before.
I discovered your awesome channel thanks to Gs 😅Usually it's probably the other way around... LOVED IT!
Congratulations Jess and Garrett! Nat Geo is the perfect house for BL! ❤️🎉
I love these guys. I can't believe you got them on!
Awww I've always just know you all from YT. ❤ I always thought that was the OG. 😂 So much live from both...and YES...at its most basic just GOOD darn PEOPLE. There's so many more of us than not. ❤
timestamp 8:46-17:27 is easily the best part of the interview! what a story, nothing like hearing stories of others getting there lifes changed in a instant
Aaah, NatGeo, exciting! I love that the Studios will have travel at the core through this partnership. Ps. 101 Dalmatians is one of my all time fave’s so 2024 would have been totally ok Garrett :)
The amount of business acumen here is insane. What a great interview.
Love this family they seem like amazing people very inspiring family
English was not my native language… but this confersation grasp my attention to the point that I listen it full without skiping on it.
Garret is genius and down to earth… love you guys… and you make me regret not investing on your company since I reside in Asia and I thought it was impossible to me to invest. Maybe next time I just jump to my gut feeling to decide
What a cool story! They seem like amazing people!
Love the bucket list family! So happy to see them on the podcast.
Such a dope episode!
I love the Bucketlistfam so much!
What an insightful interview. It's so interesting to hear their way of thinking and the decisions made to maintain the life they have.
I made a bucket list family quote my yearbook quote when I graduated high school in 2018
Amazing interview!
This podcast was soo interesting
you guys talked about being underrated but why does this only have 22k views in 7 hours 😂? great podcast guys, watched the whole thing.
This is a fantastic family. They are kind, good people. Kind people that follow them care about every aspect of their family. People that aren't kind or happy are the ones crabbing at them about what they do. I hope they ignore those people and just know how good and kind they are and how happy they make some people. I can't get even out of the house much because of my health. They are my inspiration to want to get to the point that I can travel to at least my few bucket list states. I love their channel. I did find them through Instagram. I watch them and then I watch art videos from the artists that I know and that's pretty much it. Thank you SO much for hosting them!!
Colin has same personality like the wife and and Samir like the guy 😂❤ I love your story!!
This is a good interview
Hey im a 16 yo been watching both channels for a while. And this was sooo interesting to listen. And i enjoyed every second of it
First TH-cam account I ever subscribed to, love their sweet family. Hopefully we get a video of the epic trip you go on with them, cause you have to say YES!
Great interview
I love the impressed raised eyebrows from Colin and Samir 😂
I have been a bucket list subscriber since they had I think 16 or 20 subscribers - my son is 10 now and when he was a toddler he would ask if we could watch “family travels” - I love their story - so grateful for their bravery! 🎉
This family is my goal 🙏🏼
Jessica and Garrett and their family are wonderful!