Content creation has completely changed my life in 8 months | Insights of a Creator Ep2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- 8 months ago I became a full-time content creator. After many years of trying my dreams finally became a reality.
Everything I had hoped for and imagined it to feel like far exceeded my expectations.
There is absolutely nothing better in the world than waking up every day and getting the chance to work on the thing that I want to work on.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:46 Journey
00:10:47 Quitting my job
00:13:19 Becoming a full-time creator
00:16:00 The future
For every aspiring content creator watching, this is exactly how your story would turn out to be. Just get at it.
Nice ❤
Thank you brother ❤❤
Does that include ANY content.......say, a writer writing his book(s)? 🤣
Thank you that's good advice, hope all is going well and will go very well for you too 💯🙏👍
Thank you Ben. Good luck with everything you do 😀
14:36 is really why I enjoy content creation - the freedom to just LIVE. I’m a mom so I love the work life balance it affords me.
I don't have a twitch account. I don't really use Tiktok....I've never seen you before......but dude, I really needed to hear this. Thank you! Usually, videos like this are all about the revenue....and that's nice to hear....but at the end of the day, it's the freedom and peace of mind that we want. And it's great to be reminded.
the revenue is nice, but as you said, the freedom is priceless. As long as my earnings pay my bills and give me some disposable income to spend and save then I am happy. I don't need scale to 50k a month, it doesn't buy me more time.
@@BenKaluza That's a very refreshing take.
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Thank you for sharing your story and experience and your achievements ❤I really admire you on this story
I changed my plans and got over my perfectionism and self doubt to launched my first video yesterday. I kept telling myself I needed to do this or that first and be good at it before I can publish my first video. I switched to accepting being sub par for now as long as I get better with each video. I have considered deleting it at least once an hour since. I decided to view it differently - it got 11 views and 1 like. That means just over 9% of people who viewed it liked it. Sort of negative thoughts get negative results and positive thoughts get positive results.
Got to start somewhere, and hope you had fun making it so therefore it is 💯 worthwhile no matter what
Facts bro! Love reading this!!
Hey congrats the procrastinating and perfectionism is a real struggle for me so I love reading how you took your first step and just posted regardless! I'm working on my first upload now and will also hit the post button by the end of this week!
I watched a video earlier today from a big creator (multiple 100K subs) who had something like 5% likes for the video. People don't "like" very much, that's just a fact (unfortunately). From what I've seen, 10% is a good number to aim for. Good job posting content! Focus on improving with each video and just keep creating.
Nothing ever beats authenticity & you 100% have it, thank you for this honest share. From a 65 Yr old young hearted dude who's getting into this after years of wanting to. 👍💪🏻🙏
A lot of reevaluating in the beginning.🌹
Freedom is often what makes us feel rich. Wonderful story
Liking the video at 40 second for the bravery of quiting your 9-5 job.
The company I worked for closed in December and I decided not to get employed and start making content full time and I had to get a new job a month ago.
Why? I did not apply myself and made like 1 video per month. That's on me.
Now I'm making weekly videos and it looks like in a year from now I'll be able to quit this temporary job.
I want to hear more about your journey.
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Randomly read your comment but just wanted to say keep pushing. I went from 0 to the biggest creator within my niche in my country in 6 months on TikTok. It's all about putting in the work. Not everyday is a day you want to create but you gotta show up anyways. I believe in you! Go get it! 💫
@@steven_erixon Thank you Steven!
I have no idea who you are but your video was on my home page so I clicked on it. And I'm glad I did because this was such a great video of your transparency about your many hits and misses to get to where you are and where you want to be. Thank you for sharing and I hope everyone else who watches it gets inspired like I just did. Cheers to you and best wishes on your journey to maintain your healthy and happy work/life balance!
I'm glad I could inspire you, will try my best to keep doing so
Same 😊
Freedom of time…I’m in tears. Thank you. Relaunching everything. Will focus more on IG and my Arts on TikTok.
Tired of struggling. Thanks again.
Freedom of time is everything. Way more valuable than any amount of money.
We’re watching your TH-cam account now get to work!💪🎉
@@BenKaluza Totally agree!
Love this! I also quit my job, moved to Europe and posted my first TH-cam video a few days ago… can’t wait to see how things unfold in the next few months
What an inspiring story, I have been sitting on "I want to make videos" for years now. 3-5 years!
Just start filming, even if you don’t post just yet. Just start making em for yourself, for a friend. That’s how I started :)
@@EvanGaleano gives great advice!
Be careful....you are playing with fire.
If you get to six and seven years of waiting.....you'll be trading a goal , which could of been a dream, for torture.
I watch a zillion channels and they all improve with each upload; The complete opposite effect of one hit wonders in the music world.
But...the real gem is that Life is an Edit; as you make videos you hone your own skills: ....organization, public speaking, thinking in an efficient way,...even being quick on your feet when something goes wrong.
Most of all, you learn to laugh.
Should you already have some of these tools...then imagine how much fun, for us, it will be if you share videos!
Best time to start was 3-5 years ago, next best time is now 😎👍
@@EvanGaleano That is what I have been doing, I've been just recording and practicing my video editing and graphic design skills with my recordings. But then I realized I like the logo and the videos I've made so I've decided to start posting them.
This was much needed I mean I’ve just started a really pushing myself to do it without getting distracted or frustrated. I’m a mom and making content is the only way I can do both be there for my kid & be there for myself ❤❤ Thank you
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Your journey as a content creator is incredibly inspiring. The persistence and effort, even in the face of failure, is something we don't see very often nowadays. From the start, the adaptability and willingness to learn and grow are very evident.
Your story gives hope to all aspiring creators out there. Keep pushing forward and sharing your experiences.
If you're interested, I would love to do a podcast and interview you about content creation. I have A LOT of questions 😂
Thank you for this. I needed to hear it.
Love this Ben, thank you for sharing your journey
The sad music made me expect some horrible plot twist at the end lol
Loved this video!! Thank you!
Very happy for you! & Listening to your story put some things into perspective for my life. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this great video!
Oh I’m so happy for you. You deserve this- here’s to your continued journey
Ben, thank you for making this video in such honest and authentic way. I needed to hear something like this.
So happy for you man!
Congrats 🎊🍾🎈
Thank You for sharing your emotions along with the experience. Stay Hard
Authentic and genuinely feel so pleased for you. Exactly where i aim to get to. Thanks for the nudge to keep at it, for it has come at the right time. Subscribed from this alone!
Great video, great journey! I wish you all the best of success
Beautiful man, thanks for the pep talk. 🍵
The joy and authenticity in this video is so heartwarming and refreshing to see. I’m so thrilled to see you thriving, sincerely. You give me hope 💜 I’m excited to see what you do next!
Hey Ben, I needed to hear this! I resonated with you on most of the things you mentioned in this video. Thank you!!
Good to gear your story man, keep at it. Has certainly changed my life too and all for the better!
Thank you man appreciate it, will never stop keeping at it. Always highs and lows.
Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring. Keep it up! Well done.🎉
Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Your audio is so nice. The music isn't too loud, your voice is even. Very well-produced.
This came at the perfect time for me my dude. Appreciate you!
I really enjoyed this video. Super encouraging. It's good to know that other creators get stuck and have to pivot a few times as well. Keep up the great work.
Damn, stunning story, Ben. Congratulations brother, fingers crossed for you!
❤❤❤ one of the best videos I've watch today.
Massive thanks for sharing this video. this is the push i needed.
love hearing about your journey Ben!!
Damn, you are such a blessing... what a great video and your heart and your head seem to be in such a great place. You said you were happy sitting there making this video and I am sure happy that you made it also!
You are a genuine man. Absolute respect to you. I'm still trying to get there buddy. 👊
Great video mate, very honest and inspiring
LOOOOOOVE the realness here. Congratulations to you man and wish you all the amazingness.
Thank you Ben for sharing your experience. Your story of spending hours to learn and create a Podcast resonates with many content creators and highlights the importance of doing it for the good, not for the money only.
What I'm most impressed with your story is how sincere and honest you're, to everybody and to yourself. I think that's one of the most important factors that leads to something sustainable... Thank you very much for sharing yourself so earnestly with the world!
Great video Man! 💪🔥 It motivates me
Wow, beautiful story, thank you so much for sharing. I mean that was genuine AF, and inspiring. Keep after those multi sport events 😊
Thank you, Ben for sharing this incredible story. Very inspiring video. 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊
Yesss 🥳 I needed this word too. Bless you
Thank you for sharing this Ben! I have been following for some time now and watching this on TH-cam has been refreshing and given me the motivation I need to keep pushing and never give up!
Your video was so calm and warm. I don’t know you, but I am genuinely happy for you. You did it. Before you go bigger please enjoy this season of your success. You deserve this peace I am seeing radiate within you. Kudos!
Love hearing that you managed to find success creatively, I am hoping to achieve something similar myself.
I will be back in 6-12 months time hopefully with my own success story but also to see how much further you have grown in that time, keep pushing forward but don't overdo it take time to step back and see the whole picture when needed.
Thanks for sharing your story! I can't wait to become a full-time content creator myself.
Honestly, I needed to hear this. Thank you, man.
Never give up. Great video.
Really great video. Very Human, very real. Thak you!
Thank you. More success to you Ben.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I appreciate how you shared your process of putting yourself out there. I feel like that is one of the difficulties when starting out. That's where I am, on the ledge gathering the knowledge and courage to jump into it, just like you.
I know you will be successful no matter which avenue you go down because you are leading with your heart❤.
Congrats & Thank-you.
A beautiful inspiration.
Great video thank you. I need to get off my arse and start doing it, I've been considering it for a while now.
This is inspiring man
Awesome video thanks for sharing ❤
I can feel every word you said, Ben, It's happening to me right now, I am stuck in my corporate life and, I am at the very initial stage of your journey. I want to feel the same sense of freedom and happiness you have. Thanks for sharing this, it's really motivating, and hopeful.
Awesome video man. It’s hearing from creators like you that have broken through the mold and found a place in in the creator economy that gives me motivation keep goingz Because sometimes it’s tough but I agree if you love making content and you want the freedom just Gotta never give up! Because you could be one video away from changing your life.
Thank you for sharing!! You are very inspiring!!
Hearing your story is very compelling and encouraging. I've tried content creation a bit, didn't have a lot of luck and ended up stopping.
I've wanted to get back into it for many reasons, so hearing this is nice.
Thanks for sharing, mate.
Thank you, Ben! It really motivates and inspires me to do the same…I felt like I was doing so many different niches. Now I understand why :)
It’s amazing how happy and at the same time humble you are.
Thanks for all your work 🎉
Awesome! 🎉 Thanks for sharing your journey! 🙏
Just KEEP GOING! congrats!
I’m happy you touched on all the emotional aspects of being a creator, the loneliness and isolation…these are true facts when starting out, but I could only imagine the reward of freedom in the end. Working full time and desiring a dream to be a creator is very time consuming, takes your weekends and free time learning, uploading, making mistakes and brainstorming to make your next video better. It’s hard work and dedication. I can see the light down the tunnel but I need more discipline. I just opened a Tik Tok and I’m still learning how to use it…lol
Thank you for being here to guild us. Congratulations on your hard work and success!
This is both relevant and inspiring. I made my first youTube video 5 months ago and have been slowly improving, and increasing my research and looking at data to ensure I create videos that people will find helpful. Thanks so much for posting this and sharing your journey. Wishing you much continued success!
As an aspiring content creator this is very motivational, thank you for this video!
This is a really nice and profound. I've started 2 months ago too and I felt this.
Thank you so much. Just starting out on TH-cam and I’m exhausted, had a friend pass away, kids running all over, own a physical business with my hubs. It’s extra work right now. But I believe it can be an opportunity for more time freedom. Thank you for this video. ❤
Great Story, Thank you !
Perfect timing! I just started doing videos and content on Instagram and TikTok and now found you! Great advise and I love your story!
Just make sure you keep showing up and be consistent. You'll have periods where you get nothing and periods where you get something. Anyone can be successful on social media they just have to not give up.
very inspiring, fair play for following your gut and going though those tough moments
On that journey now. Thank you for the video.
Exactly what I need to hear today 🔥🔥🔥
Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Never felt a more genuine feeling/connection when watching a video, capturing a personal feeling as a consumer watching a video is a testament to how well you're doing this thing. New Subscriber gained! Keep going Ben, love to see it mate!
Thanks for the kind words I appreciate it
Wow, you covered many of my concerns. thank you!
This video was great, sometimes we all need something in the harder moments of our journey's that gives us that push to keep going. This was it for me in this moment, God bless and thank you for sharing your story my man.
I needed this, I start then lose momentum. I talk myself out of it. I need to keep going.
Thank you for sharing your testimony this was such a beautiful transparent video and inspiring.
I started following you on TikTok about a year ago. I’ve seen your growth on that platform. Thank you for sharing 👊🏽
Good work. Brilliant! ❤
Let's go!
Your story is very motivating. I’m starting a TH-cam channel myself and it’s very important for me to look at a person who has gone through all this, this is really important for me. Thank you very much🙌🙌🙌
Really feels like an authentic story told here, appreciate it and well done 👍 thanks
Awesome video Ben - been through something similar myself and feel like there's still a lot of green fields ahead. Well done + keep going!
Keep going.. I’ve seen you for the first time… all the way from South Africa
Just started believing in myself and my abilities after a very long and dark season in my lilfe. I just started making shorts as a way to see if people could relate to me and to my surprise they do. Its the warmest feeling to know people care about what youre doing. My channel jumped from 100 subs to over 300 subs in anout a month after one of my shorts went kind viral. Im so happy and feel so blessed people continue to follow what im doing and it encourages me to keep pushing out content. TH-cam it like my therapy rn. Its helping me build confidence in myself and my abilities rn. Keep up the good work and hope you find more success within yourself. ❤
I was doing good with my channel last year when a big life challenge hit, I paused for 6months now, I used to be disheartened and sad that It's so hard to get back. Last month I prayed for motivation again and glad to see your video when I rediscover youtube again. Thanks for the vulnerability too, it's moving.
Very heartfelt and authentic video Ben. Wish you much success and happiness for all the years ahead. You have got this ✨Massive thanks for sharing your story 🎉
GREAT VIDEO BRO! i'm build my media agency now!! KEEP GOING!...LETSGOOOOOOOO
There’s a bog opportunity on YT for your content and even a bigger opportunity for your personality and style.
YOU are the magic.
You bring people in.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this