Love the videos dude! Just to clarify though, you do sell courses so isn't it a little dishonest to say that 100% of your income comes from your camera? Unless you don't profit off those courses. Also you do more product reviews than other CZcamsrs who focus on the business side plus you use affiliate links. I've learned a lot from your channel, but this video just felt a little misleading.
I like this comment! let’s address it. 1 you don’t get paid to do product reviews when you only have 60,000 subscribers.. It’s a product review, NOT sponsored video. Companies will send you something for free to review it. NOTE: I ONLY do product reviews. Because the photo and video audiences don’t search for ways to grow their business, they search for gear. So I review gear with a business twist and pull you into business. (And my reviews are based on Can this item make money for your business) To grow the channel. It’s hard to determine what keywords a person would use to learn about business or marketing, but it’s easy to know what they would search when looking for a7s. iii info. 2. People assume you’re doing $100k a month because you have courses for sale. NO, I have 60k subs which means 0.005% of my subs will ever see each video I post. I don’t talk about my courses in every video. Though there are sales, it’s not what you think. 3. People who have never had a business don’t understand that running a CZcams channel and having a platform to host courses and a community, website, editors, writing blogs, equipment, music, and other subscriptions, and all the other business expenses. COST MONEY. (And the time from my other business) so yes, the goal is for anything I have for sale to offset those expenses and become profitable so you can invest more into the channel. That goes for affiliate links. I’m not a 50 million subscriber channel. I’m at the size where I’m forced to think about if I really have to decide if I want to keep doing this at least almost every month. You’re confusing me with Peter McKinnon or those guys with millions of subs. That makes $10k a month off ad revenue, lol. Not me, bro. PLUS, even if after it was all said and done, I took home $1 extra. It still came from my camera! I recorded those courses, those beta clients connect videos, those review videos, or whatever. Anyway, you want to slice it. From my full-time company (FlashFilm Media) or my part-time FlashFilm Academy, if I don’t put that battery in that camera and power it on that day, I DON’T EAT. The point I’m trying to prove is I’m not working a 9-5 in IT or something and coming to CZcams selling you all the idea that you can do this full-time. I’m actually doing it full-time. 100% of every dollar I earn in life comes from my camera.
@@FlashFilmAcademy My channel have 300 subs, and I make ~50$ on amazon affiliates a month. I would imagine that 60k subs gives at least 20x I got if not more.
PREEEEEEEEEACH TY, THANKS FOR SPEAKING ON THE FILM BUSINESS AND EXPRESSING WHAT PEOPLE TRULY NEED TO HEAR FOR A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS, NOT WHAT THEY "WANT" TO HEAR "FLUFFY MISINFORMATION"!! SALUTE TO YOU SIR!! #DIRECTORRESPECT
Ha ha ha Ty a few of them have me blocked. I have made comments on their channels and I have gotten blasted for it. They use three or four camera systems all 1.2 primes and 2.8 zooms and I tell them that is not supportable. I have done this full time for a while. Right on I have 4 assistants and I had a few locals ask me how are you going this. Great video brah
I figured that out long time ago, there for example "wedding videographer" who got 5 weddings in his "portfolio" what he makes money on selling camera gear on YT :D. Tons of examples like that ... This channel is very useful. Only thing is that your videos seems to be compressed as hell. I'm watching 1440p now, and it looks like 320p :(.
#11 Most people *in* the business have no time to post videos or have no desire to create competition by giving away free information unless CZcams *is* their business.
Not always true, if you're good at business you work smarter not harder. I don't work 40 hours a week, I don't have to. that's for 9-5ers. This is my hobby. I enjoy teaching. Plus I can give you every ingredient to making a cake. My members get the ingredients in the right order. Plus lets be real, I can post everything I know on youtube 99.9% won't apply it to their business. So this don't create competition for me. and even if it did there's enough money out here for EVERYBODY!
I recently found your channel and its so serendipitous because im starting to handle my own clients and customers coming from being a videographer for a company. its refreshing learning the other side of making videos
Great video, TT. I really need to get a grip cart together because right now I am cramming light stands and boom arms in to suitcases with wheels!!! Thanks again.
Agree on most points except the part growth: “What business doesn’t want to grow?” There are other ways to grow rather than simply scale up the size of operation (depending on your aspirations and interests of course). I had zero interest in running a production company so I’ve grown by fostering better quality relationships, developing my niche and focusing on directing projects that I find more meaningful and in line with my values. This has given me more control to spend more time with my family whilst still supporting them.
There is no other reasons for businesses to grow other than profitability. There maybe person reasons for people who want to reach goals but that’s not business.
@@FlashFilmAcademy but profitability increases if you’re charging more for less time and you’re main resources are less stretched. A sustainable business. Longevity. Have you never read Small Giants by Bo Burlingham.
Stuffed equipment in to a BMW, not fun. Got an older truck, not enough. Bought a 6x10 trailer, truck was barely enough to handle everything. Upgraded to a newer truck with a tow pkg and just over a year later with all these revisions to my trailer.. not enough, ugh.. I can relate to grip equipment not fitting in a car, let alone a bag 🤣
I've never watched a youtuber say any of the things you mentioned.. I think a better approach is to have people think about the misdeeds of China and how Tik Tok is bad to make people side with you and buy your products, It's the American way :)
Lol this true 😂😂 I see people with less than 20k on CZcams faking they making millions 😂 or people with 100k barely making 5k a month iffff if they upload frequent
Hey Ty I've been watching you for about a Year now. I'm back into Video & Photography after a 5 years hiatus from it. I'm back because I really love working in the field of content creation. I'm making a major investment getting back into the game. I've been laid off two months and have enrolled in Micro business classes. I'm side hustling with this gig economy job so I can free up my time with my business plan. Not going back to shooting Music Video, Weddings, or Portraits photography, but concentrate on B to B. Beside Flash film Academy what should be my main investment
I’m an active duty USN Sailor looking to transition out of the military to full time film maker and already started my side business. Are there any tips on how I can maximize any benefits while I’m active duty to then transition out and position myself to hit the ground running?
Love the videos dude! Just to clarify though, you do sell courses so isn't it a little dishonest to say that 100% of your income comes from your camera? Unless you don't profit off those courses. Also you do more product reviews than other CZcamsrs who focus on the business side plus you use affiliate links. I've learned a lot from your channel, but this video just felt a little misleading.
I like this comment! let’s address it. 1 you don’t get paid to do product reviews when you only have 60,000 subscribers.. It’s a product review, NOT sponsored video. Companies will send you something for free to review it. NOTE: I ONLY do product reviews. Because the photo and video audiences don’t search for ways to grow their business, they search for gear. So I review gear with a business twist and pull you into business. (And my reviews are based on Can this item make money for your business) To grow the channel. It’s hard to determine what keywords a person would use to learn about business or marketing, but it’s easy to know what they would search when looking for a7s. iii info. 2. People assume you’re doing $100k a month because you have courses for sale. NO, I have 60k subs which means 0.005% of my subs will ever see each video I post. I don’t talk about my courses in every video. Though there are sales, it’s not what you think. 3. People who have never had a business don’t understand that running a CZcams channel and having a platform to host courses and a community, website, editors, writing blogs, equipment, music, and other subscriptions, and all the other business expenses. COST MONEY. (And the time from my other business) so yes, the goal is for anything I have for sale to offset those expenses and become profitable so you can invest more into the channel. That goes for affiliate links. I’m not a 50 million subscriber channel. I’m at the size where I’m forced to think about if I really have to decide if I want to keep doing this at least almost every month. You’re confusing me with Peter McKinnon or those guys with millions of subs. That makes $10k a month off ad revenue, lol. Not me, bro. PLUS, even if after it was all said and done, I took home $1 extra. It still came from my camera! I recorded those courses, those beta clients connect videos, those review videos, or whatever. Anyway, you want to slice it. From my full-time company (FlashFilm Media) or my part-time FlashFilm Academy, if I don’t put that battery in that camera and power it on that day, I DON’T EAT. The point I’m trying to prove is I’m not working a 9-5 in IT or something and coming to CZcams selling you all the idea that you can do this full-time. I’m actually doing it full-time. 100% of every dollar I earn in life comes from my camera.
@@FlashFilmAcademy Fair points, thanks for clarifying!
Anytime bro. I think a lot of people may feel that way. it's important that they know the truth.
@@FlashFilmAcademy My channel have 300 subs, and I make ~50$ on amazon affiliates a month. I would imagine that 60k subs gives at least 20x I got if not more.
I know some folks who see this might be offended. But this video was much needed. Every point you made was valid.
Dude I almost shared this with a CZcamsr. Glad though I held back. He just recently went full time and is in the same networking group as I .
CZcamsrs film themselves
they dont have clients nor customers.
They make their money off of views and sponsorships.
totally agree with you,
The part about grips is spot on. You can never have too many.
PREEEEEEEEEACH TY, THANKS FOR SPEAKING ON THE FILM BUSINESS AND EXPRESSING WHAT PEOPLE TRULY NEED TO HEAR FOR A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS, NOT WHAT THEY "WANT" TO HEAR "FLUFFY MISINFORMATION"!! SALUTE TO YOU SIR!! #DIRECTORRESPECT
Ha ha ha Ty a few of them have me blocked. I have made comments on their channels and I have gotten blasted for it.
They use three or four camera systems all 1.2 primes and 2.8 zooms and I tell them that is not supportable.
I have done this full time for a while.
Right on
I have 4 assistants and I had a few locals ask me how are you going this.
Great video brah
I figured that out long time ago, there for example "wedding videographer" who got 5 weddings in his "portfolio" what he makes money on selling camera gear on YT :D.
Tons of examples like that ...
This channel is very useful. Only thing is that your videos seems to be compressed as hell. I'm watching 1440p now, and it looks like 320p :(.
#11 Most people *in* the business have no time to post videos or have no desire to create competition by giving away free information unless CZcams *is* their business.
Not always true, if you're good at business you work smarter not harder. I don't work 40 hours a week, I don't have to. that's for 9-5ers. This is my hobby. I enjoy teaching. Plus I can give you every ingredient to making a cake. My members get the ingredients in the right order. Plus lets be real, I can post everything I know on youtube 99.9% won't apply it to their business. So this don't create competition for me. and even if it did there's enough money out here for EVERYBODY!
Ty, I am so glad you brought this video out from the archive! - a subtitle: content creation and the 'Emperor's New Clothes'... see you soon!
Ty keeps it REAL. We need you for the long haul bro. Keep it coming, don't ever quit.
I have a feeling I know who you are talking about. But there are too many on CZcams to call out.
Whatchu say about my momma lmfao… this opened my eyes, especially about the free videos for a reel
I recently found your channel and its so serendipitous because im starting to handle my own clients and customers coming from being a videographer for a company. its refreshing learning the other side of making videos
This here is more valuable that some entire semester in college
Keep telling us the truth about this business I need this
Easy with the heat Ty lol
Hahahaaha
I felt this in my soul
Great video, TT. I really need to get a grip cart together because right now I am cramming light stands and boom arms in to suitcases with wheels!!! Thanks again.
Agree on most points except the part growth: “What business doesn’t want to grow?” There are other ways to grow rather than simply scale up the size of operation (depending on your aspirations and interests of course). I had zero interest in running a production company so I’ve grown by fostering better quality relationships, developing my niche and focusing on directing projects that I find more meaningful and in line with my values. This has given me more control to spend more time with my family whilst still supporting them.
There is no other reasons for businesses to grow other than profitability. There maybe person reasons for people who want to reach goals but that’s not business.
@@FlashFilmAcademy but profitability increases if you’re charging more for less time and you’re main resources are less stretched. A sustainable business. Longevity. Have you never read Small Giants by Bo Burlingham.
Anyways anyone watching YT needs to take all folk on CZcams with a pinch of salt. My main barometer is to watch out for anyone with too much hubris.
Damn i had to sit down after hearing #9. I have to rethink a few things now. I really appreciate all the insight your giving.
Stuffed equipment in to a BMW, not fun. Got an older truck, not enough. Bought a 6x10 trailer, truck was barely enough to handle everything. Upgraded to a newer truck with a tow pkg and just over a year later with all these revisions to my trailer.. not enough, ugh.. I can relate to grip equipment not fitting in a car, let alone a bag 🤣
WOW WOW WOW, Ty this video went deep deep deep, blessings to you and your crew,
Lets go! Thanks for the upload. 🔥🔥
I've already comment this on another video, but you are giving away game for free.
They don’t appreciate it out here bro
🥔 ✈️ There! I said it
I've never watched a youtuber say any of the things you mentioned.. I think a better approach is to have people think about the misdeeds of China and how Tik Tok is bad to make people side with you and buy your products, It's the American way :)
Is that video directed at Peter M? :D
Lol this true 😂😂 I see people with less than 20k on CZcams faking they making millions 😂 or people with 100k barely making 5k a month iffff if they upload frequent
I honestly stopped watching some CZcamsrs because I felt like I was being misled.
Hey Ty I've been watching you for about a Year now. I'm back into Video & Photography after a 5 years hiatus from it. I'm back because I really love working in the field of content creation. I'm making a major investment getting back into the game. I've been laid off two months and have enrolled in Micro business classes. I'm side hustling with this gig economy job so I can free up my time with my business plan. Not going back to shooting Music Video, Weddings, or Portraits photography, but concentrate on B to B. Beside Flash film Academy what should be my main investment
Welcome back!!!!
If I purchase the course will I become a gold member? Or is that separate from eachother? Just asking because I’m interested in both
It’s separate , check this page out for more info flashfilmacademy.com/course-list
I’m an active duty USN Sailor looking to transition out of the military to full time film maker and already started my side business. Are there any tips on how I can maximize any benefits while I’m active duty to then transition out and position myself to hit the ground running?
We talk about it everyday at FlashFilmAcademy.com
You was talking some shit!!
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