The Full Story of MKBHD

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    Marques Brownlee aka MKBHD is one of the top creators on CZcams. In this interview we talk to Marques about how he is scaling his business in 2021.
    0:00 Intro
    0:41 Why did MKBHD agree to this?
    01:31 What is MKBHD up to?
    02:08 How MKBHD got started on CZcams
    03:17 How MKHD got into tech on CZcams
    04:12 When did MKBHD become a career?
    05:13 MKBHD on interviewing Kobe Bryant
    07:22 How MKBHD broke barriers on CZcams
    08:27 MKBHD's Biggest Influence
    09:59 MKBHD on Mr Beast and David Dobrik
    11:19 The Octopus Analogy
    12:19 Who works at MKBHD?
    13:02 What role does writing play in the video process?
    14:57 How is an MKBHD review made?
    18:37 How does MKBHD hire people?
    21:19 How Michael (Motion Graphics) got hired at MKBHD
    22:39 Will MKBHD ever hire a CEO?
    26:06 MKBHD on negotiating his own deals
    26:32 MKBHD's relationship with Hollywood talent agency WME
    27:27 The Future of MKBHD Products
    30:10 MKBHD on the other social platforms (FB, Snap, TikTok)
    31:28 Affiliate Marketing's role in the MKBHD Business
    33:02 MKHBD on his relationship with Elon Musk
    33:32 MKBHD's Bucket List Interview List
    34:59 What MKBHD 2.0 looks like
    36:16 MKBHD on feeling pressure
    37:22 MKBHD on activism
    40:18 Is MKBHD nostalgic for early CZcams?
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Komentáƙe • 568

  • @ColinandSamir
    @ColinandSamir  Pƙed 3 lety +77

    Check out our latest interview: czcams.com/video/N3BA2RBRBT4/video.html

    • @user-wj3ff7mk9c
      @user-wj3ff7mk9c Pƙed 2 lety +1

      àžż

    • @MetalManiak93
      @MetalManiak93 Pƙed 2 lety

      Pm V

    • @laxfool
      @laxfool Pƙed 2 lety

      Would you expect anything less from someone who graduated from Columbia High School in NJ?! call me biased! But that school is DA Best!

    • @leobiOfficiel
      @leobiOfficiel Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      4:02 OMGnSs ​@@user-wj3ff7mk9c

  • @SeductionByKamal_
    @SeductionByKamal_ Pƙed 3 lety +847

    Very understandable why he sat down with you guys: your questions were spot on and very interesting. Good job - keep it up

  • @PowerbangGaming
    @PowerbangGaming Pƙed 3 lety +337

    "Hopefully we get a chance to do it again..."
    Made me sad.

  • @JDWitherspoon
    @JDWitherspoon Pƙed 3 lety +468

    Love This, glad to see y’all interviewing MBKHD hes dope

    • @kimberlyholyk9052
      @kimberlyholyk9052 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Ok let's get some work done .. notification: MKBHD The Interview .. ok never mind. Play

  • @UFDTech
    @UFDTech Pƙed 3 lety +451

    Invaluable interview.

    • @KD-dl5gv
      @KD-dl5gv Pƙed 3 lety

      Why?

    • @sjorsdw
      @sjorsdw Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@KD-dl5gv because it's an extremely interesting interview

    • @KD-dl5gv
      @KD-dl5gv Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@sjorsdw Yeah but he states it is invaluable

    • @mailman7528
      @mailman7528 Pƙed 3 lety +14

      @@KD-dl5gv invaluable means extremely valuable

    • @KD-dl5gv
      @KD-dl5gv Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@mailman7528 oke thanks man

  • @AuthenTech
    @AuthenTech Pƙed 3 lety +411

    The various a-roll angles seem to help hold retention, nice job keeping/editing "video podcast" engaging

  • @CBMedia404
    @CBMedia404 Pƙed 3 lety +237

    He takes it from Raw footage to the final product, props for that! I feel so much better about refusing to hire an editor now.

  • @AlejandroSifuentes
    @AlejandroSifuentes Pƙed 3 lety +100

    Thank you so much for making this interview video with separate cameras and not just like a zoom call interview haha
    This was AWESOME! đŸ”„

    • @silver2zilver
      @silver2zilver Pƙed 3 lety +4

      NOT to mention that they added shots from things MK was talking about, like the b roll between 16:00-16:25

  • @moment
    @moment Pƙed 3 lety +151

    this is so good! wow

  • @tombuck
    @tombuck Pƙed 3 lety +36

    The authenticity he’s been able to maintain the whole time is unbelievably admirable. This is great you guys!

  • @NBTJacklyn
    @NBTJacklyn Pƙed 3 lety +141

    So well done đŸ‘đŸ» and Marques is the best đŸ™đŸ»

    • @shafaate
      @shafaate Pƙed 2 lety

      wait wait😬😬
      not a single reply on this comment 😳😳
      oh my!!
      feeling soo great! ngl!

  • @FarmUp
    @FarmUp Pƙed 3 lety +47

    As an upcoming CZcamsr, this is BIG. A lot for me to learn!

  • @ShantanuKumar
    @ShantanuKumar Pƙed 3 lety +74

    I took a screenshot of the octopus diagram 11:26, and gonna have that stuck on the wall to remind myself how much effort it goes into making each video and building a channel.

  • @CHEFPKR
    @CHEFPKR Pƙed 3 lety +110

    Love hearing from other Creators, this is awesome.

  • @slewp
    @slewp Pƙed 3 lety +34

    Really amazing interview. So many questions were answered for me as a growing creator! Thanks guys

  • @sivtsevn
    @sivtsevn Pƙed 3 lety +15

    Marquess to Kobe ending interview - "Hopefully we can do it again". Damn :(

  • @PITMASTERX
    @PITMASTERX Pƙed 3 lety +118

    I am I the only one listening this with noise canceling on? Make sure I catch every nugget of gold Markus drops!!! đŸ˜Č

  • @sjorsdw
    @sjorsdw Pƙed 3 lety +42

    Ok let's get some work done .. notification: MKBHD The Interview .. ok never mind. Play

  • @1binufrancis
    @1binufrancis Pƙed 3 lety +26

    That intro deserves an Oscar. Whoever put whatever many hours into it - I appreciate you. I bet Marques does too.

    • @avtoportret
      @avtoportret Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Yeah, I think it will work even for people who didn't cared about Marques before. I mean, it's the purpose of it, but it's done so well that even I, knowing all the facts from it, appreciate it.

  • @jamesrath
    @jamesrath Pƙed 3 lety +15

    Wow, that techtuber nostalgia trip down memory lane at the start... amazing interview guys! Keep em' coming.

  • @djTLMtv
    @djTLMtv Pƙed 2 lety +7

    First time seeing your content, and this was a great interview. Very insightful!

  • @MCKNZ
    @MCKNZ Pƙed 2 lety +7

    This whole interview is so inspiring. The questions are perfect, and this was so smooth. I've been watching Marques for like 7 years. And I respect his work flow and video techniques, and just the smaller details, and even the Easter eggs he inclues. Each thing just adds to the quality, the dedication is crazy. I aspire to get to this place in my niche.

  • @Obie.
    @Obie. Pƙed 3 lety +61

    7:24 "Hopefully we get to do it again" 😭😭

  • @HendrikAtzevanDoezum
    @HendrikAtzevanDoezum Pƙed 3 lety +14

    This shows that you don't need millions of views just one right person has to watch your vid.

  • @dylanrodriguez6681
    @dylanrodriguez6681 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I really appreciate how well prepared and professional Colin and Samir were in this interview, I enjoyed how organic the conversation flow was throughout the questions asked and answers given by Marques! Thank you guys, huge fan of both parties.

  • @BroskieFC
    @BroskieFC Pƙed 3 lety +15

    Great interview

  • @NicolasNuvan
    @NicolasNuvan Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Marquez is a huge inspiration, from New Jersey! Super humble and gentle guy.

  • @abs2fast2furios
    @abs2fast2furios Pƙed 3 lety +16

    Linus Sebastian (LinusTechTips) would be a great interview. His channel has turned into an entire conglomerate of businesses like LinusMediaGroup, FloatPlane and Creator Warehouse.

  • @anthonyover
    @anthonyover Pƙed 3 lety +9

    A Linus Media Group interview would be awesome too because it's really different from MKBHD's small team! The LMG workflow with tons of employees and several youtube channels is such a drastic contrast

  • @jakegggggggggggg
    @jakegggggggggggg Pƙed 3 lety +4

    This is such a wonderful conversation. The way you guys interview is near perfect! Not a wasted question or rude interruption.

  • @lisecki
    @lisecki Pƙed 3 lety +8

    I loved the part about "hiring above yourself", I think a great example of this is John Robinson/Nadeshot if you're familiar with 100 Thieves.

  • @lifeintaiwan
    @lifeintaiwan Pƙed 3 lety +29

    Awesome scoop... thoroughly enjoyed this

  • @JulioAguilar01
    @JulioAguilar01 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    that intro gave me the feels, been watching MKBHD for like 6 years now, crazy

  • @JoeriCreates
    @JoeriCreates Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Lotta love for Marques. Great example of someone who has consistently shown up, done the work and added massive value.. #respekt

  • @BrendanEvan
    @BrendanEvan Pƙed 3 lety +8

    I’ll watch any MKBHD interview

  • @zekeneat
    @zekeneat Pƙed 3 lety +4

    This was such a great interview. It’s so awesome to hear more about the business side of MKBHD. So inspired now to get creating. Great job guys!! 👊

  • @p0lar66
    @p0lar66 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Really well thought questions that had me interested throughout the whole thing.
    Well done guys, amazing interview.

  • @muneebelahi7580
    @muneebelahi7580 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    I've never ever seen a video with 1000 likes and no dislikes! Tells you how good it was! I had been waiting for this since you teased it last week, wasn't disappointed :))

  • @MrAndersonAFK
    @MrAndersonAFK Pƙed rokem +5

    Editing definitely takes the longest by far but it's the one part that is such an art form which makes it hard to outsource

  • @ASXInvestor
    @ASXInvestor Pƙed 3 lety +3

    This channel is going to 100K! Incredible number of insights uncovered with every podcast 👏

  • @Onewheel
    @Onewheel Pƙed 3 lety

    Great episode guys!

  • @PaulSyng
    @PaulSyng Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great conversation! Love the new format with the clips channel! The CSS is a rocket ship!

  • @andrewcartwright
    @andrewcartwright Pƙed 3 lety +32

    Love it. Great to see MKBHD share his journey.

  • @katarinamarinkovic8661
    @katarinamarinkovic8661 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    This interview only shows how much you have done for the creator economy and community and how much creators trust you. Cannot wait to see who comes next! Great interview as always, full of insight and valuable advice.

  • @thomashickey858
    @thomashickey858 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Consistently making quality content, asking great questions, and making engaging videos. Keep it up!

  • @AntonWongVideo
    @AntonWongVideo Pƙed 3 lety +1

    WOW! What a great interview with so many golden nuggets!
    I love your conversation about making hires as your company and vision grows! Also, the talk on reaching different platforms!
    Y'all talked about pretty much everything I would've asked him (except for his AUDL stats and his thoughts on the future of the league and sport)
    Great work again with the full video!!

  • @romaindancre
    @romaindancre Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Nearly 1,000 likes and no dislikes, it says it all
    Incredible interviewers and dope creators talking, you guys are killing it and I love it đŸ”„

  • @DukeJarboe
    @DukeJarboe Pƙed 2 lety

    I still can't believe you guys don't have millions of subs yet! I've been enjoying your content for years. And from the beginning, you guys have such well produced videos. Stoked on your Samsung sponsorship. Looks like you're putting those dollars to excellent use. The podcast is amazing. Thanks for all the content!

  • @fidiiii
    @fidiiii Pƙed 3 lety +45

    You guys are so underrated, your videos and the effort that you put into them, amazing, big fan!

  • @BBQandBottles
    @BBQandBottles Pƙed 3 lety

    That sizzle reel at the start for MKBHD was incredible. It's wild how much he's accomplished

  • @sbu1prince
    @sbu1prince Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Most interviewers can learn a lot from you guys. Excellent questions, good listening skills , great editing...it goes on and on...

  • @BabyArgon
    @BabyArgon Pƙed 2 lety

    it's so lovely to see how much finesse you put into your videos, can't wait to see the inevitable growth of your channel. keep it up guys!

  • @krowleysbox
    @krowleysbox Pƙed 3 lety

    Great interview!!! You guys do a great job and Marques was stellar. Also I love the intro. I usually only listen to the podcast but seeing the intro was fantastic!

  • @walkerdshorts
    @walkerdshorts Pƙed 3 lety +19

    so this is what this guy does. love the podcast tho. already can tell it’ll be a good episode

  • @egonzalez920
    @egonzalez920 Pƙed 3 lety

    Amazing content! I’m glad to see people just have a genuine conversation. MKBHD Marques Brownlee has a big future ahead. Can’t wait to see what he will do next.

  • @just_ji
    @just_ji Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Oh god. Colin, Samir, and Marques?!? Good time to be on youtube 👏 👏

  • @TuckerPearce
    @TuckerPearce Pƙed 3 lety

    Wow! Excellent interview guys, well done on the editing. You nailed this one. He seems genuine and excited to be taking to you guys. Love that he follows your content.

  • @inaveeth
    @inaveeth Pƙed 3 lety

    You guys were so precise with your questions and he was too with his answers. Loved the whole interview! Awesome Work!

  • @RyanVlach
    @RyanVlach Pƙed 3 lety +14

    “Uploaded 1 minute ago” nice. Welcome to my coffee session before work.

  • @TerrenRule
    @TerrenRule Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I never clicked so fast on an interview. Added this to my watch later for when I get home :)

  • @hablamosdelibros
    @hablamosdelibros Pƙed rokem

    Thank you very much for this inspiring interview!
    Rarely watch CZcams so long videos right to the end like in this case.
    Keep producing great stuff like this!

  • @respect386
    @respect386 Pƙed 3 lety

    So refreshing to see creators interviewing other creators in different spaces about the process, such a valuable conversation that seems pretty rare these days.

  • @anonymousduh1424
    @anonymousduh1424 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Absolutely love the content u guys put out. Great interview

  • @petershamoon9290
    @petershamoon9290 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    My favorite creators! Love what you guys are doing

  • @felixbechtoldt
    @felixbechtoldt Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Nice! When Marques asked which guests they should have on the Waveform Podcast last week I immediatly suggested you guys!
    Imagine my joy when the notification for this Video popped up! Not that I had anything to do with it ;)
    I hope this gives you anothe big boost!
    Everyone who is here for MKBHD: check out all the great content Colin and Samir put out and definetly subscribe!

  • @andresmayoralpittman
    @andresmayoralpittman Pƙed 3 lety +2

    this is such a massive accomplish for you guys! congrats!

  • @AltafNanavati
    @AltafNanavati Pƙed 3 lety

    This interview was really well done! It was clear that you two were fans. However, you kept it professional and actually asked really interesting questions. As someone who is trying to build something on another channel, this was very insightful. Thanks guys!

  • @thefigman
    @thefigman Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Amazing interview! I am really happy to hear you discuss the "team" aspects of channel development. It seems like there comes a time with CZcamsrs where the work is too much for just them, and I've witnessed some very solid creators get completely overwhelmed by the process because they are going through it alone. Their process has through evolution morphed into a quality level that cannot be replicated with regularity while keeping to a consistent upload schedule. Great discussion points.

    • @redmed10
      @redmed10 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      It's funny you say that about his team yet another commenter just before you said that marques prefers to edit his own videos. When you're a one man band it's all you. Once you start bringing other people in that's going to change for good or ill.

  • @U2haveaniceday20
    @U2haveaniceday20 Pƙed 2 lety

    Colin and Simar, I've been watching MKB and many others from very beginning and i discovered your channel as well. Through the time i had such an amazing experience since i like similar and had the pleasure watching and Learning from so many.Truly Great Video and Thanks so much for sharing as i got to see some great Memories from watching this.Hope you all have a Wonder Holiday and Stay Safe.Deb 💯✌

  • @damianerangey
    @damianerangey Pƙed 3 lety

    Fantastic exposure. Delighted for you guys!

  • @JDOS
    @JDOS Pƙed 3 lety

    Props to Samir and Collin. Marques has done many interviews for other channels but here the questions asked of him are unique and more pointed. Really refreshing and I Def learnt a lot from the answers he gave.

  • @AvivaMartin
    @AvivaMartin Pƙed 3 lety

    Colin! you seem so zen and so good at asking questions. You guys do an incredible job!

  • @DxrrkSide
    @DxrrkSide Pƙed 3 lety +4

    MrWhosTheBoss is so under-rated....
    Love MKBHD great interview

  • @goelamrit
    @goelamrit Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Please tag MKBHD in the title. đŸ™đŸœ You guys work hard and deserve the reach 👍😄

  • @kwanelevilakati
    @kwanelevilakati Pƙed 3 lety

    Probably the best interview I've watched this year.WOW The questions were on point WOW

  • @ThomasApp
    @ThomasApp Pƙed 3 lety

    I don't really follow marques channel nor watch his videos but I love the way it all articulate for him ! Great interview, really puts things in perspective as a creator !

  • @ChefSachinMistry
    @ChefSachinMistry Pƙed 3 lety +1

    So excited for this!

  • @Sachin-wb1jt
    @Sachin-wb1jt Pƙed 3 lety

    You've managed to ask every single question that I've wanted to know always know about MBKHWD. Especially the 8k zoom part :D Thank you so much for doing this. Truly invaluable content.

  • @deepakmadeti4536
    @deepakmadeti4536 Pƙed rokem

    I love how marques is so humble and straight to the point.

  • @DjFranz876
    @DjFranz876 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Best interview of him so far.

  • @01banksjon
    @01banksjon Pƙed 3 lety

    Great job interviewing super well considered questions and timing was on point! 👍

  • @fothrmuckr
    @fothrmuckr Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I love Marques and I dig this interview. Thanks, Colin and Samir. Great one for the books.

  • @rommelmanuel5867
    @rommelmanuel5867 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    Dude, I'm so juiced that MKBHD said yes to this. Having subbed since like 2016-17 it's been awesome to see the growth here.

  • @marsgizmo
    @marsgizmo Pƙed 3 lety +27

    excellent podcast 👏😎

  • @rtanaka
    @rtanaka Pƙed 2 lety

    Rewatched because this was so good. Great work guys.

  • @OxPat
    @OxPat Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Your channel deserves way more Subscribers - excellent content and quality of videos!

  • @Bearr.
    @Bearr. Pƙed 3 lety +1

    very informative video, also love the wau the interview is structured!! keep it coming!

  • @jacksonbaldwin7977
    @jacksonbaldwin7977 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    In the first 10 seconds I’ve already learned a lot! I didn’t realize he’s been on the platform for SO LONG

  • @rithwikharapanahalli2031
    @rithwikharapanahalli2031 Pƙed 3 lety

    This is amazing! Great interview!

  • @rtanaka
    @rtanaka Pƙed 3 lety

    Great stuff guys. Thanks for sharing these awesome interviews

  • @BossZander
    @BossZander Pƙed 3 lety

    BEEN WAITING FOR THIS :D

  • @ryanwu8104
    @ryanwu8104 Pƙed 3 lety

    YES GREAT THUMBNAIL! Keep up the good work guys!

  • @vinayv63
    @vinayv63 Pƙed 3 lety

    Knowing how deliberate and aware Marques is in his videos, as a viewer you always think about "Is there something more to him?". This interview was a great answer to that question.

  • @HeyItsJace
    @HeyItsJace Pƙed 3 lety +9

    I would love to see Marques interviewing Dwayne Johnson, Shaquille O'neal, Ryan Reynolds, and more.

  • @juniorkiongo6526
    @juniorkiongo6526 Pƙed 3 lety

    Great interview, I wasn't planning on watching the whole thing but I ended up watching the whole thing

  • @Theboardbro
    @Theboardbro Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I think this is one of the best videos i have seen in a long time:)

  • @ayushsurvase5354
    @ayushsurvase5354 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    The most beautiful interview viewed

  • @nairmanish
    @nairmanish Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Tbh I'm honest I'm not a creator but the way Colin and Samir explain business is the reason behind me watching every single video

  • @MattBrownieCake
    @MattBrownieCake Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Absolutely loved this video, great job đŸ‘đŸŸđŸ‘đŸŸđŸ‘đŸŸđŸ‘đŸŸ

  • @joyson7
    @joyson7 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Good job guys
    Enjoyed the interview!