The Price I Have To Pay (To Be A YouTuber)
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00:00 Why Am I Doing This?
01:46 The Creator Economy
03:42 My Company Structure
05:11 My Annual Expenditure
06:39 Salaries
08:16 Business Premises
08:47 Accountants
09:27 Tools and Platforms
11:24 The Price I Have To Pay
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What is it that you're complaining about? I am an old time musician now retired, and just like you, I'm just a mediocre talent. I have watched your videos and heard your music. Yeah, it's ok, but it's just ok, nothing earth shattering, nothing that I personaly could remember or whistle as I go about. Your efforts are commendable, but your music has not reached the level of your ambition. That is the reason that neither you or me would never reach the height we were hoping for. But, who knows, maybe you'll hit the jack pot , but for now, I doubt it. And just like you, I've been told by my friends that my music should be heard, but that's all accolades I've gotten. But I'm not complaining. I had fun doing it. Maybe it's the time you do the same. Sorry to rain on your party. But some one should tell you that. A road to hell is paved with good intentions.
@@milenakorovljev4209 Most interesting points made, I agree!
So cool of you to do these "pull back the curtain" type videos! Love this. Will always be back for your musicianship, but really appreciate that you mix it up sharing your "back of house" experiences as a creator. Keep up the great work (and congratulations on the album - there are a few real gems on there!)
3:52 -- "... my editor John, my producer George..." All you need is Paul and Ringo and you've got the whole band back together!! 😂
Mary’s not above putting on a fake moustache: therefore, I second this comment. ✔️
Please don't let Yoko sing on the rekkid album.
I'm so glad that you did this video Mary. There are far too many people who think a TH-cam career is a cakewalk that returns multiples of what they are actually willing to put in. I wish you every success moving forward!
The majority of the advice in this video is relevant to most micro businesses. I might have missed it, but I think she also forgot one of the other key partners and expenses, which is legal. Considering that her whole business is dealing with intellectual property, copyright, fair use, etc. that seems like a big oversight. Even a business that isn't dealing with those issues needs good legal representation and it is worth every penny. The other bit she skipped is that even before you are successful there will be a lot of other people / businesses that want to "ride" your work for their own benefit without taking any risk themselves. Again, that is probably even a bigger issue for someone in the music business or any content creator that historically has been exploited.
However, I'm guessing most aspiring tubers / streamers won't take any of this to heart. Back in the early days when I tried to help other people that wanted to get into building web businesses, they just wanted to talk about their great ideas. I would explain that their great idea is probably not what will make their business successful as there were likely tens, hundreds or thousands of people around the world with a similar idea. Managing people, income and expenses, cash flow, legal, accounting, sales, promotion, etc. were far more important. If you can last the next six months or longer, most wannabes are going to start failing by then.
@@kasplat5874 Legal is a thorny one to deal with within a fairly short video like this. This is not legal advice but.. it would have benefited from at least a mention of setting aside a certain amount not just for a bad month, but to cover some of the issues that surround the legal stuff.
Fair use, can vary between countries in law, though can still be a little vague as not many creators would have the resources to actually fight a megacorp in court. It more often comes down to the platforms' Terms.
Have seen some channels near destroyed by spurious takedown requests, or swathes of their content de-monetised by over-zealous copyright claims. The main recourse is trying to get the platform to be the arbiter, but judging by some of the stories from large creators, wouldn't exactly rely on it regardless of size.
I've got youngsters in my family, and I've been quite surprised to see how kids don't want to be rockstars anymore. Totally uninteresting to them. Instead, they want to be streamers and youtubers.
It's _the_ dream job, in their minds. You just make videos while playing video games and talking about stuff you like, and let the money roll in, lol. Success _appears_ effortless, like anyone could do it, since the barrier to entry _seems_ so low. Everyone has a camera and a youtube account. The youngsters are going, "I like goofing off and watching videos, and I like making TikTok videos with my friends... so running a channel is probably just like that that!"
Plus, the most popular streamers are exorbitantly wealthy. So it just seems like easy money, like winning the lottery. The kids aren't considering all the failed channels, the droves of people who are getting dragged along the bottom and grinding.
@@kasplat5874TH-cam does have tools available for creators for copyright issues. I’m sure Mary takes full advantage of that service. I do a little TH-cam channel, and received strikes for covers of Eagles’ tunes. I stay away from them now like the plague.
While I appreciate your skill as a musician and songwriter, I think your insightfulness and thoughts on almost any topic you touch are your true skill when it comes to your TH-cam success ❤️
As a creator myself, I appreciate a look into how things are run. I am still a one-person operation, but I do dream about having someone to spar about ideas, scripts, fact-checking, thumbnails, and such 😁
I Agree. This just Might
Be her True Vocation.
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Dear Mary. Not Only Illuminating, Enlightening And A Awakening.
After Seeing Creators like You. I " Was" Inspired to Create
My own channel. Just for Education. Deffinetly Not Fame
Or So Called Fortune. Now. Thanks to You. I Know
Why. I did Not Follow that path. Back to You.
Your Brilliant Brave, Boldacious! Thank You.
This video Blew my mind. 🙂
this should be required viewing for all prospective tubers and musicians and everyone else. running a business isn't impossible, but not easy. well done Mary.
her insights are invaluable 🙌
This is fantastic, Mary!
Thank you so much for going to the time / trouble / expense of showing your numbers like this. It really does put things into a sober perspective for some who may have goals, desires, dreams, etc. for doing successfully something similar to what you have been doing for what has turned out now to be what many of us would call "the long haul".
I won't make this much longer, but did want to take just a moment and a paragraph to tell you that I have been watching your videos for several years now (not all 18 yrs, but maybe the last decade give or take a little). By your viewership numbers that we can see and now the behind the scenes numbers you have shared, I feel like I'm not only speaking for myself when I say,
"Please be encouraged to continue with your original purpose of making music publicly because you are greatly appreciated by many of us. You and your music are well worth the effort for all of us who are glad you are a faithful TH-camr. Keep on keeping on..."
Thank you sincerely,
One appreciative viewer
100% Concur with your advice on getting an accountant. My wife is one working for small businesses. She sees the same issues and gets asked the same questions every time a new business enquires. It would take me 4 or 5 times as long as her to do my accounts, that time can be better utilised by doing what I'm good at and what brings in the revenue
As a relatively recent CPA (Certified Public Acct- in the US; equivalent to a chartered acct...). THanks for recognizing the value we can bring to our clients each day. This (and your others too) video is well structured and professional, and shows how well you understand the business aspect as well. Best for the Future!!!
Thank you Mary. This was a thoroughly refreshing, honest and straight forward look into how things really are. Thank you for your commitment and joyfulness that shows through each and every video.
Love it Mary! Authenticity at its best ;) Would really really like to hear the story of paying foryour album!!! Good vibes from Germany
Mary, this is a great example of being a good steward of your time, talent, and treasure. Thank you for educating us. I cannot believe the cost. You're videos have value and the music is good too!
"Illuminating" is a great word to describe your explanation, Mary, and you are spot-on. All the "business" stuff absolutely has to be attended to, and correctly, if a creator wants to be even minimally successful, and that's just as true out in the non-TH-cam world as it is online. I tried making art as a business, failed miserably, and in the course of that failure I learned a quite valuable lesson: I truly loathe most of those "business"-type things that have to be done to make it all work. You have adapted. I decided I was not willing to make those adaptations. Making art thus become an (expensive) hobby, but that's a conscious choice that I made on purpose, not something I drifted into. Running a business, TH-cam-based or otherwise, requires focus and determination as well as talent. Good for you.
Very illuminating! Also holy wow, those numbers. Just, man sakes. I knew there was costs, but I don't think my brain processed it. Thanks for the video, and thanks for doing what you do. You're quite possibly one of the most open and honest TH-camrs out there, and I'm very grateful that we have you!
This is incredibly insightful. Thank you for your continued transparency. I had no idea you had full-time employees or a dedicated office/studio. I've never heard of Mister Beast, but I can't imagine I'd learn more from him than I have from you. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you for your authentic openness! I would truly love a breakdown of what it took to produce your album. All the best to you on your creative journey!
A really interesting video once again Mary! Among other things it explains why so many TH-camrs fail…. They are hopeless at business. Thanks ❤
…Mary is a star in this way; she shares her experience and knowledge of the internet business; thank you.
As a fellow micro-business bootstrapper (not on TH-cam though), I always try to educate others who ask questions about how I did it on the importance of multiple sources of revenue in weathering the volatility of being a row-boat in the open ocean. And also, because of being quite small, the importance of considering the amount of extra effort and expenditures each new growth direction creates BEFORE choosing which directions to grow; I don't always get to the thing I want to be doing first, but at least when I get there, the business can support actually doing it. Bootstrapping is one of the hardest entrepreneurial methods to start, but one of the greatest for long-term stability once you get going (no loans or investors messing up the decision theory so you can focus on quality, employees, and customers). I am glad to see someone in the public eye making good with it. Thank you for posting.
Tremendously educational one of the most worthwhile videos I've ever seen! This ought to be required viewing for both graduate and undergraduate business students. Thanks tons!
Thanks Mary! Great info. I have found that few people are willing to talk about the Expense side of the Balance Sheet. And Yes, I want to hear about the Expenses of making an Album!
Wow, openness and honesty, it’s very refreshing and I’m guessing what so many of your subscribers follow you for. I am not a musician but my son is and I have enjoyed so much watching his skills develop and I now have a real passion for all those musicians out there who just want to create great music and have a long career, rather than a million dollars and sixty seconds of fame. Mary while still a wonderful musician, I think your real skill is the information and support you provide to other new musicians. Never underestimate the value this has.
Thanks Mary. I am currently wrestling with a couple of idesa for creating my own business, and hearing from people who have succeeded always helps.
Thanks for three informative video! Seeing this kind of honesty is refreshing.
My hats off to creators now, after seeing this and having a glimpse in to what you do I can honestly say I could never do what you do. Thank you for this video.
Brilliant insight. I've been a fan for a number of years (about 6 years) and find your content always engaging. I'm on a break from my musician interview podcast (Local Open Mic) due a proper place to record it and because wearing all the hats is catching up with me too. You have good advice on strategies that I pay attention too, so, keep up the great work and I'll continue to benefit from all your efforts.
Really outstanding and illuminating. For my small business, I’ve cut out some of those types of items, but that ends up costing you as additional time needed. Expenses have an upside, as least in U.S. - they are deductible.
I really enjoyed seeing and talking with you at NAMM!
Thank you for opening up this far! I do not think I have ever watched a comparable video in more than ten years of using TH-cam as my main evening entertainment. While it is obvious that many of the more productive TH-camrs have a team, it is difficult for us viewers to get our head around what this exactly looks like. Again, thanks for giving us this look behind the scenes.
As far as additional income is concerned: Tour Northwest Germany, f.ex Cologne, Dortmund or Münster, and I'll definetly buy a ticket. I'm also pretty sure that others would do the same. Give it a thought ;-)
Til then, greetings from Germany!
A bad month can be nerve wracking when there are bills to pay, it takes a lot of dedication, stamina and bravery to keep the enterprise going. Good on you!
This is such a great video, and you are an absolutely brilliant woman, Mary. Thanks for 1) all the great content and 2) your most generous, thoughtful approach to your career! I can't imagine where else in the world anyone could find this sort of honest information so well organized and so freely offered!
Mary, as ever illuminating, refreshing, honest and above all INFORMATIVE. I believe someone else commented exactly my thoughts, this video should be an educational video that all prospective TH-camrs should be compelled to watch, just so they know what mountains they are going to face as they become more famous. Thank you as ever @Mary Spender
Wow, this was so detailed and honest. I've barely seen any other videos like this on TH-cam. Thanks for this Mary!
but she's still youtubing... getting paid somehow
Yes, illuminating! It stays inspiring through the end of the video because you don't overwhelm listeners with too much information but authentically walk the thin line of attraction (become an entrepreneur) and the awareness of what that entails. You're a splendid living example of how multi-talent can be explored in a productive and satisfying way rather than being channeled and silenced in stereotypical work patterns.
I like how you share this info because so many think it is easy and you make easy money. In the States, many kids in public school were polled their #1 career as a social media influencer and youtube. These videos show there is a great deal of work involved and it is a business
Thanks for talking about all the stuff running in the background. Many people think it's super easy to run and maintain a big TH-cam channel.
Thank you Mary for all the skill and knowledge you bring
Tak!
Thanks for the video Mary, always great to see you speak with such transparency about your TH-cam and music career. I'm personally very interested to hearing more about your album process. I think you recorded it in Spain right? I'd love to know more about the team you worked with and what your everyday work schedule looked like to record it, how you were able to fund it, how you plan on publishing and marketing it, and just the overall journey :) Have a good week!
What I love about you doing this is that the numbers and actual glimpse of the industry are inspiring by making the idea real. In so doing, you take some of the fear of the unknown away. It becomes just "Can I do it?" not a fear of the unknown.
No1 is "Health" and all the rest fall into place with help. Good Doc, good mouthpiece and a brill accountant , sincere Friends and loads of energy..."Be Lucky"!💫
Welcome to the life of the independent business person. I'm long retired now but I've started many small businesses in various industries. Bars and restaurants, construction companies, R&D, Sound reproduction, testing labs.
I think you've done a very nice service to those independent musicians that can look to what you've accomplished as a blueprint for them to work from. They don't have to learn by trial and error, and can adapt the knowledge you share to their own situation.
You're a wonderful songwriter and musician and I must say a strong business person as well.
Much future success to you in your career.
Quite fascinating and illuminating, thank you for being so open on the costs. I'm often curious about the TH-cam 'economy', as its plain to see some channels/creators make very little money, whilst others literally buy Ferraris, plural. I think it might be worth bearing in mind that the winner is always Google itself, as they pay a cut of everyone's ad' revenue, and have recently changed their ad' policy to include more ads'. But back to Mary, thank you for your great videos...🙏
Thank you for sharing the behind scene of your growing business. I always learn so much from you. Best wishes for your continued success.
As someone who sells physical goods developed in-house I learned the very hard way about costs and accounts. Solid advice on getting a good accountant but learn to do your own books starting out. It’ll avoid you getting stiffed if you understand what’s involved. Beyond that remember “Turnover vanity, profit sanity”
Beyond that know your value and don’t undersell your product/service/self without considering the costs.
The information you offer is invaluabe on so many levels. Thank you Mary.
About the Spotify premium subscription, I very recently got very unhappy with their changes in payment for artists and in the end and after some evaluations I switched to tidal. I'd be interested in your reasoning as a musician to stick with Spotify.
This is so interesting and informative. Thankyou for being so open about what it costs to run a channel like yours - I am quite astonished how expensive it turns out to be, which only increases my respect for you and your dedication to it. Whatever the fuutre holds it is obvious that your talents extend beyond simply music making and you would be an asset to any creative company.
Congrats for having posted this video. I’m also a micro business owner (completely different field though) but business rules remain the same : increase revenue, reduce cost and stay legal. You’ve demonstrated you ticked all those boxes. Well done!
Always love watching your videos 👍
Thank you for providing this video. While I don't know where your music career will take you, this video and a few of your others showing behind the scenes exposes of the TH-cam creator business already elevate you to the level of a superb educator. And you should take great satisfaction in that. My wife teaches public school at the first and second grade level and there are many teachers she works with who fail miserably at being educators. It is not an easy skill or attitude for many people to acquire. You have those in spades. Best wishes for continued success.
Mind blowing actually . Thank you for sharing. Mary you are an inspiration to me and I enjoy your beautiful voice and calm demeanor.
Thank you for this valuable insight. I am not in the music bidness but this is still quite useful information!
Best wishes for success!!
People who have never tried to run business will have a hard time understanding the costs of running a business. Thanks for making this video.
One channel I follow only does 'live videos' so there is no fancy editing time. He uploads twice as often because he is not putting that time on the video editing end. Content is king, the person doing the video is important, and those are why people return.
Once again Mary Spender has opened our eyes to the real world of making TH-cam videos. It is way more complicated than we thought and we are very impressed with how professional everything you do looks and sounds. Thanks for sharing this insight Mary.
This is a very important subject matter to educate people about, and Mary did an awesome job breaking down the finer points of how any business runs. I have been co-running a business for many years and it is just as she describes, the intense nature of playing such a large role in your employee's livelihoods is a huge responsibility, not to mention the constant need to maintain a high level of production to keep the ship afloat. Much respect for Mary.
Very good video.Outlines the entire setup required for a successful business.This is applicable to all business ventures and I thank you for the content.
Mary, you are the only TH-camr I will happily listen to talking to camera for a whole video. Thank you for the video!
Thank you Mary! The misconceptions involving monetization of Any endeavor/activity lead to some really misleading perceptions of (some) aspiring creators?
& Congratulations! Amazing perseverance/longevity... 🙏🏼❤️
Thanks for a look behind the scenes of your channel. I did not realize that you had two full-time employees, but I did notice you have professionally edited videos.
yup, please do the album costs breakdown!!
A couple of years ago I heard K T Tunstall say that to keep her business going she had to generate enough income to pay for seventeen people.
Some people may be put off trying the TH-cam path but I have seen a lot of ideas fail because people didn't understand the reality. They think if they can generate a six figure turnover then they will be rich but then hit the buffers when all that does is cover their fixed costs.
I am setting up a little carpentry operation as my "retirement" project. I no longer have to work full time but have a very modest income and want to stay active. But I can do this with zero debt and minimal overheads. I have a workshop attached to the house so no rent. I refuse to buy equipment on credit. I can stop operation at any time. But I still need an accountant and I still pay council tax.
This was a refreshing honest take on the subject and one a lot of people needed to hear. Huge credit to you for putting this out and to paraphrase Katniss Everdeen; may the algorithms be ever in your favour.
Your greatest skill - in my view at least - is as a writer of lyrics and an author of scripts. That is the heart of your creativity and its fuel is the music. How lucky we all are to benefit from the moments of engagement you provide for us. Thank you 😊
Mary, I would love to see the video on your process of making your album.
Thanks for the info! That album production cost video would be cool too.
Thanks for this. I am a bookkeeper and Fractional CFO. I am pleased to hear your appreciation for the things I do. I agree, having this part of your business wired tight sure does bring peace of mind.
Very illuminating, you are very brave to undertake your own business, I sincerely appreciate the detail and openness of you dealings. Thank you.
Thank you Mary ...appreciate the info ...thanks for sharing.
Mary, you are an inspiration
I can only hope that by going through this overview, confronting it in a way, and then sharing it, has been a source of confidence as you look at all you have mastered (and you have). :-) It is clear to see that your heart is in the right place and I for one dread the thought of a world without Mary Spender. You teach more than you might realize - in this case the axiom, "Knowledge gained should be knowledge shared". How true. Now it's up to us "users" to be more than just "users"!
Hi Mary, Thank you for always being honest and true. Love your work. A California guy, now in Sheffield. ☺️❤️❤️🥂
Well done and informative. You have a difficult job, few people would understand that. I needed a job so I could afford to be a musician, you're doing it! Congratulations!!
Thank you Mary, as you said in the very end of the video, this was illuminating.
It showed me what not to do. And, as far as I’ve learned in my 53 years on this planet, that’s even more important than knowing what to do.
Great video. While you are covering all you stated as a busines owner, do you keep an eye out for other avenues of income or ways of doing things?
I paid no mind to my channel until the lockdown hit in 2020. At that point I had 9 subs and just started posting whatever guitar content I saw fit. I just did videos to be creative as playing live was a no go then. Eventually I stumbled on to some minor success with a super niche audience for a Line 6 product. I spent a little more time in my one man operation to attempt to make better videos and just reach the monetization goal...just to say I did it. Goal achieved. I still do all my videos by myself as I'm still a small channel. The money I make each month now covers simple expenses like guitar strings or gas to get to my gigs, which is just fine with me. I create for the need to do it and to share knowledge. Any money that comes from it is a bonus.
I can't imagine the stress of being in your shoes with such a successful channel. Your content is fantastic and I can see the need you have for a small team. Keep putting on your vids...us aspiring musicians/TH-camrs need them! 🙏
So if I purchase a Line 6 Pod Go, which I've been mulling over for far too long, it sounds like your channel is the first one I need to subscribe to for tips and tricks on getting started...
@@mikebaker7964 Well, there are plenty of videos on my channel to help people out with the POD GO. And there are many other channels that also offer excellent information. Thanks for your interest in my channel 🙏
Thank you Mary Spender. Another insightful video on the creator aspect of the business side of making videos. I always enjoy watching you. Keep up the good work.
You are so well spoken, engaging and love your practical reminders for business owners and creators.
I've been both a micro enterprise and a small enterprise, but admit this micro range is so much more comfortable with the life I am trying to live with my family.
Mary - Thank you for doing what you do. I know your fans, myself included, all appreciate and love you for it. The cost breakdown on your album would be an interesting thing to see I think. :)
Thank you for sharing this information, Mary! Like you say, knowledge gained should be knowledge shared. I've been looking into starting an attempt at making TH-cam a career, but wanting to do it properly by researching as much as I can about how the system works, what I want to do with it, and what my goals should be. I may not be looking to build a music channel, but I imagine many of the same concepts apply across the industry, and having this information freely available is in its own way worth its weight in gold. The idea of $200,000 in expenses alone is certainly scary, but it helps put into perspective what it takes to be successful in this business. I look forward to seeing more of these kinds of videos. With all of the creators leaving the platform at the moment this is a great way to show that TH-cam can still be a viable platform.
Mary, I subscribed a while back because I saw you as a well spoken educator, thank you. Now I am beginning to enjoy your music. I just retired after 28 years owning a micro business. One of the years which stands out is the one where my wife worked a full time job, I a part time job plus the business and we wound up $56k in the hole. A tough year
Hey there Mary, I have bought I think One CD merch from you before. I’m gladly ordering just now today your latest CD… I love your honesty and forthright nature in everything you communicate on your TH-cam channel and I wish you the best of luck in your pursuits always. Have a good day!
Love your videos soo much! It will be great to see a breakdown of how you made your debut album.
Thanks for some valuable info about what goes into being a TH-camr. You can't be an expert at everything, or have enough time for that. When you are a musician, you need to focus on that first and outsource other tasks to experts. But that costs money.
Thank you so much for the transparency, Mary!!! This is great stuff!
Yes please a video about the expenses of your debut album
Thanks for posting, it's good to hear you talk about underperforming videos or months even for established channels because I know sometimes I take those things too personally & it can be demotivating, But I'm too stubborn to give up I've done about 130 guitar instructional videos & I'm still not monetized but I'm slowly building my way there 👍
I think as a business owner, youtuber and presenter you are fantastic.
A beautiful woman with a very very smart brain.
Great video! running any hobby based business very quickly becomes so much more and can take you away from what you really love. Showing the reality and the use of income streams and buying skills where you need them is one of the real keys to success. Mary you do a fabulous job. Thank you!
Your video was very illuminating. Personally, I have no desire to be an on-line creator but I find the whole phenomenon very interesting. I am an amateur musician and have greatly benefitted from various on-line content, mostly TH-cam. This has opened a broad world of learning and opportunity for me so thank you and your peers for what you do for us consumers. Lastly, always remember to unselfishly take care of yourself.
I subscribed before you had done your first Anderton's interview. Seriously impressed at how far you've come from less than 5k subs to now.... 🎉
Mary, I'm so glad you are ok with being known for an educator because that's where you shine. You play guitar well and your write your own songs and sing them but
as an educator, video maker, communicator you deserve the cover of Rolling Stone. For my ears and analysis of your songs your personality will get you a core group of fans
but your videos alone made you a star.
Great that you're "real" and keeping your feet on the ground. I work as an expert witness where communication skill is what counts. You could do that with ease.
Keep it up and play for your hearts healing.
I understand the need to make money to keep the lights on but I would assume that there is some equity return on the content completed that is not represented in the fix costs of keeping the lights on and that I would expect it to compound over time.
Excelent video, Mary, thank you for sharing this knowledge! I would love to watch a video about the costs and the production of your album Super. Sexy. Heartbreak!
I am a small entrepreneur since over 35 years (and a guitar player since almost the same time) ... I have built 6 businesses in my life, 3 collapsed in less than a year each, one worked and still is since 30 years and I just closed the two last ones, in the software and digital marketing industry, I am originally a sofware developper ... Your video is absolutely a must see for anyone who would like to build a business ... Any business, not only becoming a youtuber, any kind of business. But because too many people think nowadays that it is easy to make money staying behind a camera at home ... It is now time, from my pov, that your kind of informative videos are shown at ... school ... The young generation needs to understand what it means to build a business as too many of them believe they can make a living without even studying or learning a job ... Thanks to taking the time to produce them, a lot of your subscribers will learn from your experience ... You should be rewarded for that as well 😉👍
Thank you very much Mary for this most interesting insight. I have had my own one-man company as an IT specialist for nearly 10 years but my passion is music and starting a TH-cam channel around music as been on my list for a while... I love your videos. Just wish I had time to watch them all...
Fantastic Mary, your musical skills are almost matched by your ability to explain difficult concepts really well. Well done.
Just a thought there are many that gave some insight to touring sort of. But as you go on tour it would be interesting to see how in different places hotels or rooms getting everything ready for the gig travel music singing preparation instruments amps and stress showing how hard it actually is. Just a thought as no one has ever done that.
You're a great musician and are gaining success with music. Watching this video it's obvious you have a very level head and look around to diversify a little in related fields and make it work for you. I predict great success for you!
Great information Mary. Thanks for being so open about your business.
Very interesting. I am also self employed in a very different industry. Fascinating and helpful.
You really are a total inspiration, a light in the darkness. I can not thank you enough. One day hope I will be doing what you are doing, but thanks for the warning as I will probably need to employ more people to do it (as I know my limits). But wow, your annual expenses! Love the dedication & love all your insights. I hope to meet you one day, hopefully here in Brighton, just to thankyou for everything. You've been my biggest inspiration & I can tell you it takes alot to inspire me.
thanks for sharing this info Mary. All the best!