The Lonely Job of Content Creation

No.159 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I recently returned to my podcast with a guest after a long hiatus. I stepped away because I felt discouraged and stressed by the low numbers, and guilty about not giving my amazing guests—like @RonKwok who joined the show at 5 a.m.—the exposure they deserved. However, recording the new episode reminded me of a crucial truth: content creation is a lonely job. For me, the real value of the podcast isn't the metrics; it's the sheer enjoyment of talking to other creators. We share the same struggles and ideas, and that connection is incredibly refreshing and beneficial. I highly recommend that all creators, especially those in the vlogging or passion-project space, actively work to build a community. You don't need to start a podcast; simply slide into DMs, use the comment sections, or reach out to chat. Exchanging trains of thought about what is bothering or discouraging us is the key to overcoming creative ruts and gaining inspiration. So, feel free to connect with me or find other peers! As soon as you get comfortable with one-take vlogging, starting a podcast can be a natural and rewarding next step. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - The podcast hiatus and return with a guest 0:45 - The guilt: Why I felt discouraged by the numbers 1:23 - Feeling bad for guests (Like Ron Clark at 5 a.m.) 2:02 - New season concept and missing the podcast 2:36 - The lonely job of content creation 3:14 - The benefit of talking to other creators (Same struggles/ideas) 4:03 - Recommending a one-take vlogging practice first 4:28 - Why I highly recommend starting a podcast 5:01 - The call to connect: Reach out to me or other creators 5:36 - Podcast promotion (The Know The Bowl Podcast) 6:04 - Outro ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬