Honest Conversation Between Asian Boss Founders (Our Last Studio Shoot)

If you believe in our mission to bring the most authentic insights from Asia and bring people together, help us get to 10,000 members on asianboss.io
Asian Boss belongs to the people, and we will keep you posted on the progress.

[@AsianBoss]

If you believe in our mission to bring the most authentic insights from Asia and bring people together, help us get to 10,000 members on asianboss.io Asian Boss belongs to the people, and we will keep you posted on the progress.

[@averagegeek3957]

I hope you can continue making content, you are doing good work.

[@KazumaIshinpabu]

アジア人のボス！それでも最高です Don't End!プッシュし続け、ポジティブな姿勢を保つ

[@KazumaIshinpabu]

Asian Boss try to seek other media tech company to invest and produce more content even Asian media drama shows tried that’s as well. Buy out other media independent channel on KZbin hired them ask them to join the team share their insights on making Asian Boss Top Media news for all Asian news. @AsianBoss #AsianBoss

[@enkiimuto1041]

Honestly we're scrapping for money right now, but as an indie game dev I would DEFINITELY sponsor a video on the channel to maybe hit part of the asian market. Yes, even the covid video.

[@hypocritalmonarch]

Hey I don't comment much but I have been a viewer for a long time. Whilst I am not a daily viewer anymore, I still cling to hope to ur mission and ur genuine passion to bring authentic voice to real people may it be on the streets or otherwise. So I need to be frank, ur business model is bad. I know making a site has better profit margins but what u offer there is really only for a small segment of dedicated fans rather than somewhat casual fans who may want to donate money to their fans. Make a Patreon or a Ko-fi account (I do recommend Ko-fi since u can have greater profit margin there since Patreon business model is getting a percentage of donations whilst Ko-fi is subscription based) and be smart on the membership plans (I do have ideas but it's too long). Make a sponsor segment because they are a good revenue source. Bite the bullet and make sponsorship segments on the videos. But integrity does come first, so pick ur ADS carefully. Then after some time, when u have either made a surplus revenue from ads and gotten trust from both viewers and sponsors, u can assert making sponsor links in the description rather than sponsor segments in the video. But most importantly, make good content. Make the interview interesting that goes deep on a topic. That answer is to make better questions and follow up questions that are detailed and deep that are authentic to their point of view. Make it so that it is interesting to hear, whether it be for intellectuals or the average joe. Ur mission is for a good cause but u need to be realistic in how u are able to make that cause a reality. Lol sorry for bad English since it is not my first language

[@Shazzyhtown]

Why have u still not created a Patreon? This is a beautiful mission u have here,but u have been struggling financially for quite some time. Ur business model is broken fellas. U need to accept sponsors and membership at various tiers. It's the only way. Listen, even podcasts are privately struggling. Thats why u see so many podcasts chasing sponsors and creating enticing membership programs. Viewership doesnt bring enough income anymore. Please reconsider!!

[@spyder629]

Exactly. Haven't seen anything of that in your videos. Pushing for Patreon and sponsorships is fine.

[@conformist]

this. just get some goddamn sponsors and setup pateron and what not. ppl not interested in asianboss community, it seems. just go for another business model...

[@YC-cd3by]

They have to be self-sustaining to remain 100% bias-free. Any sponsor that attaches its brand to asian boss will want to monitor/micromanage its content to make sure no damage comes to their brandname.

[@Shazzyhtown]

@@YC-cd3by not every sponsor will micromanage. Not sure what more can be done to keep Asian Boss afloat. This is looking more like an expensive hobby than a business now.

[@anthonymc8361]

@@Shazzyhtown 100%. That's the term: Expensive hobby

[@gpaje]

Over 3 million subs, set up a Patreon (instead of expensive membership) of various monthly amounts, $2 and up. Likely will fix most of your finance issues.

[@HappyMerchant]

They will not do it because they are so arrogant to not follow through the comment section suggestion...

[@davidh7832]

But then, their videos aren’t free anymore so viewership will go down because some people just don’t want to pay even that much

[@quinevere]

​@@davidh7832they can still upload to KZbin with their content, maybe just upload to Patreon early and hold back some content for the Patreon too!

[@kiabtoomlauj6249]

Not sure how cutting cost is going to help a show that not many Asians themselves watch and, naturally, not too many non-Asians would watch it, either. I am Asian, and I have seen the ASIAN BOSS label numerous times on KZbin; but I think I have watched less than 2-3 episodes. I don't find that the show or the founders/hosts care much about true Asian people, cultures, traditions, and issues. NOT of the Asians here in the West or the Asians of ASIA at large, in the Pacific-Ocean regions. It's mostly spent on largely Chinese, South Koreans, and Japanese.... in Asia... South Koreans have their own odd K-Drama and other endless silly pop culture/sub-culture things. The Japanese are even more narcissistic and fetish-oriented, with even more video programming. The Chinese are under a totalitarian system, where the government arbitrarily decide which contents suitable or not suitable for the Chinese people, like they're little children needing parental supervision 24/7; so the CCP doesn't allow normal KZbin videos (only some young, tech savvy Chinese youth access FB, KZbin, Google, etc freely). For example, there are 13M Hmong in China (there's only 500K in Laos, 750M to 1M in northern Vietnam, 100,000 or so in northern Thailand, and 500,000 in the West. But KZbin VIDEOS released in China, by the one-two Hmong speaking channels in Yunnan... those videos have only 1,000 to 5,000 views. THAT MEANS either the Communist Chinese don't allow minorities to freely produce and to freely watch media videos... OR those 13M Hmong in China don't care about contents produced by other Hmong, in China (much less contents produced by other Hmong IN THE WEST). The average views on an average KZbin video produced by Hmong in Laos and those produced by Hmong in the West, from a totality of less than 1M people, however, are in the tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Good music videos by young Hmong artists, in the US and from Laos, get multiple MILLIONS of views.... again, from a Hmong population of 500K in the US, France, Australia, and Canada, as well as 500K in Laos, most of whom don't have easily or cheap access to the Internet.... Again, I see NO ASIAN BOSS talking about smaller Asian ethnics, either in Asia or in the West. Correct me, if I am wrong..... but if ASIAN BOSS didn't think, doesn't think, doing a 10 or 15 minute piece on, say, Sunisa Lee ---- the FIRST ASIAN WOMAN ever, on Planet Earth, to ever win the All Around Gold, from an Olympic (the Tokyo one) --- was a good or interesting idea.... as a way to really spotlight the various great achievements of the LARGE, DIVERSE ASIAN communities... then why do Asians, in general or in specific, bother watching Asian Boss? There are 1.4B Chinese, 270M Indonesians, 123M Japanese, 117M Filipinoes, 99M Vietnamese, 72M Thais, etc., etc. Again, there's only ~500K Hmong in the USA and they produce the first Asian WOMAN AA Gold Medalist from an Olympic.... ASIAN BOSS, which caters largely to Asians.... didn't think, doesn't think... that that merited a 10 - 15 minute documentary? But it has spent countless hours, over the years, chasing eclectic Chinese, South Koreans, and Japanese individuals down deep rabbit holes, on topics outside of the interest of Western, English speaking Asians... BTW, the same Suni Lee has just earned her SECOND CONSECUTIVE OLYMPIC SPOT, on the US Women Gymnastic Olympic team, for this July Paris Summer Olympics. She's the only SECOND Western Asian American woman to do that, after Amy Chow, who went to the Olympics 1996 and 2000. But while Chow won a gold medal, as a member of the US team that won the the Gold, neither she nor any other Asian woman, again, had ever won the individual, all-around women gymnastics gold, from an Olympic event.... until Sunisa Lee, of the 2020/21 Tokyo Olympics... (There's a Chinese American, in this 2024 Paris Olympics; but she's a second alternate, as she also was, in the Tokyo Olympics. The FIVE who are given an official member spot on THE US WOMEN'S GYMNASTIC OLYMPIC TEAM are Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera: two African Americans, one Asian, one White, and one Latino.) Even if it's for SPORTS personality purposes or showcasing, Sunisa Lee, as an Asian woman... SHOULD merit a little piece from the ASIAN BOSS, I dare argue... Anyway.... people who watch these KZbin videos, or who SHOULD watch these KZbin videos.... are largely WESTERN ASIANS (in the US, Europe, and other Western countries). First of all, it's largely or exclusively in English. Secondly, very little chance the average Chinese, or South Korean, or Japanese, IN ASIA, would watch these ASIAN BOSS English programs. Or care about them, even though, again, MOST Asian Boss' programming has been largely about Chinese in China, South Koreans in South Korea, Japanese in Japan, so on and so forth....

[@Mr.Genesis]

@@davidh7832 Yeah everyone in the world is magically poor and cant support things they like.. but they'll buy that $8 starbucks daily 250 days out the year.

[@iii___iii]

Independent media is struggling all over, and many of such entities have already ceased to exist. The market of truly independent ideas is rapidly shrinking.

[@MlGHTY1]

Those struggling and closing down are all woke and leftist bias. Those non woke, that show facts and unbias news are thriving

[@laturista1000]

Independent media is making more money buying REITS and stocks. They better just go full time trading the markets. 1000 shares in a high yield etf JPEQ which is comprised of Google stock, apple stock, the MAG seven - income from these sources alone is more than what the avg youtuber can generate from 1 channel in a year. data does not lie.

[@iii___iii]

@@laturista1000 🙄 mkay

[@TOSHIODS]

Thank you for the quality interviews over the years. Honestly, would love to have this channel continue with sponsorship and a patreon. This channel is so insightful to asian cultures, news and issues over the years. I hope yall can seriously consider for the good of the subscribers and for the youtube community at large😊.

[@chicatwigz]

People are beyond nasty in the comment section. I don’t watch every single upload but I always appreciate the fact Asian Boss is so consistent and trying hard to achieve their goals.

[@IglooDweller]

What makes you think they're trying hard? Where is their money going? Street interviews don't require appointments or booking locations. They don't pay the people they talk to or the public streets they film on. It's completely free. Anyone with a phone can film a street interview and many amateur youtubers do.

[@locn9307]

It proves that conjuring negative emotions carries more weight than hero content. I like hero content but it makes me feel shitty when I can’t commit to the implied action.

[@lmaoitsover]

I dont think people are nasty. Rather they are realistic. Its not good to try to run something like a business with a studio and all before it even has a constant revenue stream to be able to keep afloat long term. You dont open up a restaurant and pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into it and then go bankrupt and act surprised. You start small.

[@noobrages]

I gave them a hundred bucks the first time they asked. And they promised they'd monetize. This was a couple years ago. Look at where we are now.

[@idleeidolon]

You need sponsorship from politically neutral brands, and a patreon of sorts.

[@Vortexcube]

They have a monthly subscription on their site but it’s expensive. They’d probably get more if they had more subscribers if they had more tiers on the low end. 10USD per month or 96USD per year is way too much for 1 channel. They could consider joining something like Nebula too

[@elizabethbaker473]

🇦🇺🌏Australian fan. I can not believe you have to struggle this much. Terrible situation to be in. Keep the good work on Asain Boss. Your factual & honest reports & street interviews are insightfull & educational on socirties across the Asain regions. Love & always watch out for ❤Asain Boss.🇦🇺🌏fan❤

[@rebecavc2071]

Just started watching and I already miss these studio interviews. I truly believe you guys will continue to grow and spread your message ❤ Love from Brazil

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

Please don't walk way!!! Asian Boss provides so many perspectives and point of views that the mainstream media doesn't. I love your contents and channel. Fighting!!!

[@ibisb5461]

I've been watching your videos for years now and I'm extremely sad to see such an thought provoking channel struggle. I hope things take a turn for the best.

[@AndorranStairway]

This channel needs to take sponsors. That’s just the way the business works. Many of the journalist channels have to do so in order to maintain operations

[@mydogisbailey]

I donated in the first round, and I really want you guys to succeed. But tbh even I don’t really understand what the core purpose of AB is. You say it is bridging social gaps and important topics, but then I see a video about what is considered tall in SK, next to a video about how much foreigners make in Japan. What is the theme? It’s confusing to me what the audience is. Is it people who are interested in geopolitics? People interested in moving to Asia? Weebs and otakus? Other? Those are all extremely different, which is why I think it’s hard for u to build a community.

[@zachtan83]

I also contributed in the first round so it's frustrating to see that they are doing this AGAIN. Makes me regret donating!!

[@chibiusa]

Your hearts are in the right place. And yeah, you're right, other media companies have either gone bankrupt or are struggling right now. But you guys really need to sell merch, have a patreon, etc. like other channels. $10/month is A LOT for most people. Look up what happened to Watcher and the backlash they received for it. Create lower tiers like $1-3/month and $5/month. Start accepting sponsorships that align with your values or promotes tourism or something. I think most people will understand if you need to include ads from sponsors in your videos going forward.

[@IMRo444]

Yes! I had a similar thought except with the ads

[@Housesider]

You guys do have a ton of support from the fanbase, so a Patreon is honestly the logical route from here, and sponsors would probably be more likely to work with you as well due to the openness.

[@codycrawford7842]

The play is to keep making the vids they are making and locking 5-10 mins of extra content behind a paywall.

[@cstpa1]

i heard they already tried that route. and honestly f patreon

[@Vortexcube]

Their website is a patreon, but 10 USD a month or 96 USD a year is too much for 1 channel. They need cheaper tiers or join something like Nebula

[@anthonymc8361]

I can't believe we are back at this point again. Well that just further proved that your business model was not working. Pivot, change, adapt. Patreon is the easiest and most logical way!

[@user-sh1gi6ub5t]

한국에서 이들이 비판받는 이유는 왜곡된 내용, 편향된 내용, 유도 질문 등이 대표적이다. 그리고 해당 이슈나 사건에 대한 시민 개인의 주관적 의견뿐만 아니라 그 이슈/사건의 사실 관계에 대한 설명들까지 본인들이 스스로 하지 않고 인터뷰를 받는 시민들의 설명에 떠넘겨버리기 때문에 그 이슈/사건에 대해 이미 알고 있는 자국인들은 저 말이 맞는 말인지 틀린 말인지 스스로 판단해서 걸러듣지만 외국인들의 경우 필터없이 그냥 받아들이게 된다는 문제가 있다. 이 채널의 사장은 자신들에게 가해지는 비판에 대해 단순 헤이터들이라고 착각하는 것으로 보인다. 그리고 자신들을 비판하는 사람들에 대해 '해외 경험이 없어서 시야가 좁은 사람들'이라는 식으로 멋대로 매도하는 것으로 보아 기본적으로 자신이 해외에서 온 것에 대해 우월감을 가지고 있는 것으로 보이며 자신들에 대한 비판자들은 뭘 모르는 무지한 사람들이라는 마인드를 가지고 있는 것으로 보인다. 그리고 무엇보다 자신들의 잘못에 대해서도 결코 그것에 대해 제대로 정정하고 사과하지 않는다는 점이 크다. 문제가 있어도 변명이나 자기합리화, 철저한 무시로 일관한다.

[@hungo7720]

Asian boss has consistently provided viewers with exclusive and informative vision into East Asian nations. I can not envisage a scenario in which Asian boss ceases to publish videos on youtube. Having said that, this is a daunting and grieving news for me.

[@mengie87]

how about setting up a patreon?

[@mchu7371]

they've been trying this lol

[@Vortexcube]

Their website is a patreon, but 10 USD a month or 96 USD a year is too much for 1 channel. They need cheaper tiers or join something like Nebula

[@Lion-fj3wp]

Asian Boss. 💪💪🏾 Times are changing especially in broadcasting industry , start accepting help from your viewers, also advertising products that you believe in and you know your subscribers will appreciate . Asian Boss is authentic, empowering!! Bring awareness to many causes, continue to your good work 🙏🙏🏾🌏

[@stevendiep6053]

asian boss is one of my favorite youtube channels, hope you're able to keep up the good work! Your hard work, effort, and quality of content is always appreciated

[@sandyhan2955]

You guys are amazing last 10 years ! Thank you so much 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Anonymouscpa2]

7:18 Kei directed Steven to talk more about his upbringing but he only talked about part time jobs. I was genuinely curious how he grew up though, wanted to hear more.

[@Razear]

The rule of thumb in entrepreneurship is that if your venture isn't profitable after three years, it's a hobby, not a business. This is a painful reality, but it's also the truth. Willful denialism isn't an antidote for insolvency.

[@spyder629]

Exactly.

[@JLALALALA]

This really is true and not enough people understand it. Instead they burn through their initial seed money, burn through their 2nd round of investments from family and friends, burn through credit cards, burn through anything else but in the end it still fails because the fundamentals of business don’t change and haven’t changed since Adam Smith’s time. Trying to run a profitable business by relying on an income stream from KZbin is throwing away your money. KZbin’s algorithm for how a video is referred is opaque to the content creators. While Patreon is a nice idea, it can’t sustain a business model like this because it still relies on KZbin’s referrals for new viewers to drive them to become potential Patreons. And that’s assuming that using another subscriber based model is any better for a business to be viable long term. I doubt that it is because there’s too little control over that platform.

[@codycrawford7842]

It could be profitable if they cut the fat. Man in the street interviews shouldn't have this tremendous overhead they're always talking about

[@LordRixuel]

Try setting up a Patreon. I saw other KZbin content creators get a Patreon

[@christineruste]

You guys are doing an amazing job with bringing awareness to important issues in Asia. Your reports are always unbiased. I hope to help you continue with doing this for more years to come.

[@ksb9469]

True and agree

[@kail9777]

A popular media personality admits that he never reads the comments lol b/c of negativity but is the most popular spotify host currently.. You guys are so rare in media it's basically unheard of. Have been watching you guys for years - big thumbs up!

[@OMG996]

I understand it is easier to say than to actually implement it, but why not have a separate channel, doing a different type of content, that resonates with the masses more AND also able to receive better CPM/sponsors from other companies and use a portion of that profit made and inject it into Asian Boss. The goal for Asian Boss is to shed light on social, economical matters of asian countries and bridging the difference between east and west without being "filtered/bias" like mainstream media, but you can also achieve this thru tourism-esque videos or food centric videos, like say interview a native and talking about culture whilst introducing food native to their country or maybe instead of street interview, maybe go for a pre-planned walk around hangang or seoul park and interview them while also showing the beauty of the place and promoting it. I'm aware that it is a slightly oversatured market but it would reach a bigger audience which in turn can be an increase in traffic to your main channel in the long run. Plus, those types of content are much easier to be condensed into short form content and gain traction easier. But basically, maybe have an alternative channel/content that is more lightweight (content wise), appeals to masses more and is a lot more sponsor friendly and if someone wants a more serious and indepth topic, redirect them to the main channel. Sorry if it's a bit too long or may come as a bit arrogant for me to suggest but i've been enjoying the content for years and it's just sad to see that you've been struggling for this long. 😞 All the best Asian Boss 💪

[@starryburst863]

You're totally right; Buzzfeed did this, they have a separate entity for clickbaits and one for hard-hitting journalism, it's definitely viable

[@MissesWitch]

that's horrible.. the fact you had to shut down the studio.. you made that place look really beautiful.. i thought you might be moving at which point i would have asked "why move, you already have such a beautiful studio!"

[@BoredPandaNomNom]

why does this keep coming up? this is not the first time this happened. your business model is flawed, u can't make money based only on a youtube channel for years now. it's getting tiring hearing this. sell merchandise, open a gofundme, get a patreon, get responsible sponsorships/endorsements, do livestreams where people can give money. there is a will, there is a way. if u yourself is not willing to be creative and expand yourself, then there's nothing to do. there are many other 'news channel' in the internet, many are doing similar things like yours. you have to be able to rise above them and be more cause u guys are the first ones to do it.

[@pohanahawaii]

Exactly!

[@pohanahawaii]

🤔 They got $745,000 fundraising in 2021. Supposedly their budget for 1 year. Why are they in Asia but making $100K each (if we divide it equally among 2 founders, 5 staffs in 5 countries, etc.) isn't enough? Posting on KZbin is FREE.

[@lmaoitsover]

​@@pohanahawaii745k USD budget per year is WILD. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@elizabeth3230]

I would not mind paying for the content you provide. It’s really thought provoking and usually sends me on a quest to learn more about a topic. Which I love. And btw, all this time I thought you two were in different countries bcuz I have never seen you in the same video. Thank you for your hard work and honest reporting. We need it now more than ever ❤

[@Annie_ainz]

Stay strong, guys! YES, Asian Boss is the hope. Your channel is the voice of thousands of people! Things will get better, we'll always support you!!

[@vincenzomarsden9259]

I've been watching from the beginning and after a long break I oddly checked out the channel and searched for the history and ownership last night. As long as your channel remains independent and unbiased, you have my support. Just please never let a private equity firm or "media group"/conglomerate purchase your morals and ethics. Thanks for the hard work and journalist integrity. ❤

[@Keke-q5q]

Honestly you guys are putting yourselves on some moral high ground with a grand mission and think you guys are the only ones building bridges and making a difference, when in reality there are plenty of other channels that make very similar content to yours. You guys are not unique like you claim to be, and a lot of times ask interview questions that are just straight up boring which is why you're not getting millions of views. People just want to watch interesting and entertaining videos, do that and you will get views. Also let's not forget what you guys did in the Taiwan video. Instead of addressing the issue and apologizing, you just brushed it under the rug and deleted other people's comments when they brought it up

[@emmaunax2011]

Honestly, when I or any of my generation ever become a wealthy, Asian boss will be one of NGOs I will sponsor. Of course, I will be assessing previous people who worked on Asian boss and hunt down others who are currently working before meeting with you guys face to face just to ensure I have an understanding of that organization and my investment. I would also say that I followed Asian boss for over six years, and I love what you do. It's usually the finances, resources, and partnership part that affects Most NGO's, my advice is not to give your hopes up because one day, you will find what you need.

[@inquisitvem6723]

You guys are better than those newer street channels…you guys are OG

[@Kitti_B]

it's getting super annyoing that they are complaining in almost every single year but they fail to set up a patreon. That's one of the reasons I stopped watching them.

[@SwayNoir]

You would easily get money if you used a patreon, people are far more likely to help there than on your own website.

[@inquisitvem6723]

MR BEAST SHOULD BE GIVING MONEY TO THIS CHANNEL EXCEPT ALL THOSE RANDOM PEOPLE HE GIVES $$$ TO

[@jcnlaw]

As a fellow KZbin creator, I love your content.

[@nonnidreams]

Been a business with purpose is harder. Deep respect. Know that you have fans who know you’re doing meaningful work😎~ Especially, the hard to monetize controversial issues, and important topics you guys cover. Sadly, I have noticed, sometimes the best bosses, don’t make the best money. The not great ones, suck the joy out of the joy of their employees. Wasting their resources on materialistic hoarding. Don’t forget, not all think like that. The hate commenters. Ignorant on how life really works and how you are not making money like the Logan brothers who I do not respect at all. Who also lie to their own audience. Rip them off, too. But sadly, they’re "popular entertainment" to many who are undiscerning. I know you’re real good guys trying to bring good into the world. It’s not easy. But you guys persevering is encouraging to see. You can do it, fighting! Sadly, I cannot afford to support because of my financial situation. Looking for a part time job, while trying to grow my client list as a cat sitter, my passion as a Cat Lady for life❣️ But share your videos. Sadly, most people are not into serious topics. Even my posts about important topics, I notice low engagement. But it’s not bad to stay hungry and keep surviving. Been too comfortable doesn’t mean true purpose.

[@user-jj7em7xk3v]

Make a patreon, I don't trust random youtube channels (sorry) to run subscription website that safely protect my payment information.

[@HummingbirdFeather]

Thank you so much for all your content throughout the years and the integrity behind all of it. 🌝🌞 Please, do not pay any attention to the nasty comments below as they do not know how hard it is to produce this type of channel, maintain your vision and ethos and adapt to the various changes internally and externally without compromising what you value. But I do because I was once in your position. So you have my respect and support. I pray you find a way. With love and light, Chrissy, an indigenous person of Mexico 🕊

[@IdreamIsoar]

Sadly, so many are struggling to keep afloat under the current environment. If you give the option to donate when we can afford to, it might bring in the funds you need. I'm a single Asain mum who can't afford a regular subscription cost, but I can afford to donate every so often when my finances aren't too tight.

[@Qantz]

Big fan of Asian Boss interviews and you are right, it serves a unique purpose compares to travel and geopolitical content. I am sure there are many people who are interested in your content. But as much as I want to watch all videos from Asian Boss, there are too many videos interviewed in different languages. I'm certain many people like myself instead of watching KZbin, actually listen as podcast. When we do that we are unable to read subtitles so that is a huge opportunity lost. I suggest you dubbed the interviews or provide options for that.

[@keyser021]

lol, the world doesn't revolve around you. The most widely spoken and understood language on earth is Mandarin Chinese. Nobody is going to watch Chinese people dubbed in English. Grow up.

[@pohanahawaii]

🤔 Asian Boss dudes: 1) Why are you whining about money so much more than other channels (like *1420*) when your formats are mostly *cheap and free street interviews of random people?* 2) Asian Boss has over *3M subscribers and almost 1B views.* For *every 10M views, you would get about $30K-$50K.* That means you made *$3M-$5M* already and continue to rake more in perpetual. 3) You also got *$745K fundraising* in 2021! 4) You had investors for many years before pandemic. 5) Posting/hosting on KZbin is FREE. 6) Do you really need a separate "studio" and expensive camera/sound/staff setups for simple sit-down chats which can literally be done anywhere with a good phone camera and mic?

[@Ojikyesu]

THIS!!!!

[@ryanesaki]

I have a feeling a lot of their audience is from Asia which pays vastly lower RPMs. 1M views on a video in the US may make them $5000 but if those views are say in the Philippines or India they could be making $1000 or less. They need a business model other than relying on AdSense. But they haven't figured it out yet.

[@mindful47]

I'm a beginner life coach. As much as I love the art of coaching, I cannot only learn coaching. I also have to learn how to market a coaching business. Life's like that...

[@santiyapradipasena9688]

I think they can have both business models. Being a marketer myself, some brands might feel paid sponsorship dilutes the content they are trying to put out. But if have a team to screen you can actually get a win win situation. While subscription strategy you need to have more serial content that is only exclusive to the ones paying. Basically paid sponsorship pays for your KZbin free vids. Your subscribers pays for higher quality content available only on your website.

[@pkwanchua]

Your honest conversation here reminds me of Tzu Chi Foundation. A partnership with this global foundation may be helpful in enhancing support for your "brand", etc ...

[@SOI-wl2lo]

I agree with the comment section. Tbh I think you require a Patreon and _at least_ a business consultant if not a business manager

[@saiyanfreak]

What’s the reason for creating your own website rather than setting up a Patreon?

[@ainz_2988]

Patreon takes a percentage of what people give.

[@flintzermeno2626]

Hey vatos, you never said how you guys started or met, or what your histories and experiences were that played a part in your decision to create this really beautiful channel. People would absolutely love to hear that story, and it be an inexpensive video to create. You guys are doing great work, your content is what our world needs, keep swinging fellas!

[@lessee_6768]

You guys need a market analyst to figure out how to expand your income from your values

[@RolanTHUNDER]

This is great Kei and Stephen. I've been a long time viewer and subscriber. I enjoy your work. Keep it up!

[@KazumaIshinpabu]

Everyone support Asian Boss! At all cost help them the studio’s #billionaire #asianboss #seoul

[@Zurvanox]

Stop reminding us how bad it is going for you and set up a patreon. Some pity won’t build income.

[@Odinoian]

Doing the right and important work usually pays the least. But I think a lot of people would like to support your work "remotely". People who care about social topics and have the means to support don't always have the time to consume it, but may want to support to assure that the mission continues. Like you said, it's not fame that is the goal but to document and bridge cultures, and that's a people's mission more than an corporate advertisement mission

[@williambenson7197]

This friendship, this team, these minds...I wish for everyone aspire to.

[@bigbro05]

Thanks! Great channel and solid interviews.

[@delxinogaming6046]

It’s ok to shut down. Whatever happens, you had a good run.

[@zhaf]

Having followed Kurzgesagts jurney from their very early videos to where they are now. I think that merch really did not only save but elevated that channel to one of the juggernaut educational channels today. It makes me believe that in a capitalist world, having good merch is kind of a necessary evil. Even if that's something you don't want to put any energy in. Now Asian Boss might not be in a position to start doing merch. But if given an oppurtunity, it would be something worth trying. Also, just brainstorming. Maybe you can also have some interview topics that are marketable so you can maybe get sponsors like Gates foundation or something like that. Liek asking opinions and the precieved impact of global warming. Or the culture around the use of tobaco. Or the impact of social media and things like that. Anyway. Hope things work out for you guys.

[@fendz00]

each time these guys make this interview format make us heart rate .....

[@ajaygill7744]

Dear Asian Boss, i have been a on/off watcher for a few years now, and i remember being here during the first donations video in lockdown or around that. I thank you for what you are trying to achieve and do. I really do find this purpose to be very genuine and nice. I hope from the bottom of my heart that you guys keep going with ease of funds and an iron clad greater purpose ♥✌ Please do consider other forms of financial donation methods too, you would know the best about your analytics and stats so i wont talk like i know whats best here, but just consider other options like patreon or sponsorships or reaching out to big KZbinrs so maybe they can start an initiative to their own audiences to support Asian Boss. This reminds me of a very dear quote i once read and i think it applies to you guys' situation lol. Neil deGrasse Tyson - trying hard to keep looking up. (Reflections on the Color of My Skin) Please keep looking up and just push through hard times with some new donation methods etc! 😄

[@Hana-jo1ev]

Would love to see collabs with other Asian KZbinrs, maybe interview them? This is not a solution but could boost viewership

[@ahsankhan-zg6gr]

The reason they can’t use patreon is because when does a venture capital use another venture capital that is being acquired ? The truth is- if Asian boss has its way it would rather buy patreon because that is what this channel is.. a venture capital investment. Something doesn’t add up - Personally I used to like your content but then there’s was this exploitive angle and constant use of different countries being a certain way. You’re entire operation for being on KZbinr is set up wrong. You’re using venture capital money and aren’t making enough. It’s anecdotal pieces that are step below vice docs. By that I mean you could be a news worthy venture but lack the journalist and researchers - you could do documentary type stories but lack videographers and creative leads like vox. Street interviewing people and spinning a loose narrative fuelled by assumptions is better duplicated by channels that are run by an individual.

[@sebastianrubio928]

Keep going boys, whatever it takes, just keep going. It's admirable to aim for the Hero content, it's exactly what such channels should do. I mean Japan itself, they have so many issues going on, that is only 1 asian country with problems. Making people aware of these problems is step 1. You mentioned Rogan, I would use him as an inspiration to do better, perhaps go a bit in that direction. Not completely stop the street stuff, keep it, but add some longer form honest conversation podcasts on certain subjects. The street stuff is too saturated, I would aim for quality, I would aim higher.

[@adityaaditya5406]

kei look so much older and it's obvious he's under a lot of stress

[@eaman_choi]

Love seeing the two co-founders sharing their inputs and experiences :) you guys make amazing content ❤️

[@ericmarshall8097]

Having Lived in Japan I would love if you guys continue on what made you guys famous. The on the street’s interviews where you discover that culturally they have a different perspective completely on a subject you would think is universal in your Country. Also showcase the lighthearted more comedic differences that surprises the other cultures. For Example I found out that Japan freezes rice not bread but In Hawaii we freeze bread and not rice. Both sides seemed amused to this fact. Would love to find out what other countries in Asia do for that for instance.

[@ksb9469]

I truly respect these two young guys immensely.

[@tgn30001987]

Just joined io, hope that would help you a bit. Subscribed for so long. Please keep up the good work! Cheers!

[@bcvc3365]

Love you both ❤❤ I love your channel. Keep following your passions and joy and you will be rewarded…everything will fall into place. Sometimes changes are a blessing because it catapults you into the next thing which you were not planning to do. It is all divinely orchestrated. Have no fear and no doubts.

[@TheNinjaReport15]

I see you fellas walking around Gangnam all the time. I'll say hi next time.

[@toyoptoo4999]

????? how you losing with 3.7M subscribers? Ad revenue should enough to keep running ? Also major donation was given previously by subscribers when you first said you guys couldn't continue??? Is this mis-management of funds ?

[@ryanatparks]

A lot of their videos get demonetized for various reasons

[@Neiru24]

got demonetized bcuz of sensitive issue

[@dingmah]

Subscriber count is only good for bragging rights. Revenue comes from viewers watching ads on videos.

[@The_SeoulJourner]

They opt out of ad revenue or product placements to maintain purity in their message. They're funded by their supporters' contributions, it's a very small number of the audience who participate.

[@delxinogaming6046]

They need sponsors

[@DesignEnthusiast83]

Just wondering why there’s no KZbin ads through this long video. I would not have a problem to watching all of them while having dinner watching this.

[@SBaguettes]

I donated the first time around... seeing that again is so incredibly disappointing smh

[@benficaM8888]

i don't care don't listen to the comment section. I actually admire you guys, for trying so hard to make the business model that you believe in work. Obviously it can fail, but i'd rather see you guys try to make it work and not damage your integrity by fleecing bs products like other content creators

[@virginialejarde5147]

Thanks!

[@priscillagarcia294]

❤ thank u for all of your hard work and efforts and giving asian boss your all. I have learned so much along with many others I'm sure. Thank u for not giving up and enduring through difficult times and believeing in hope and future for us all❤

[@tranilator]

Not setting up a Patreon is ridiculous. Sure you give those mofos a cut but you still get to take home ~66%. You guys abstaining from Patreon despite struggling for such a long time is like cutting off your nose to spite your face. Come on fellas let's be real. And you also need to hook up with other creators and channels to help with your brand awareness. Some maybe left field channels such as Best Ever Food Review Channel since Sonny is often traveling all over the world predominantly in Asia, or Paolo from Tokyo/Life where I'm From etc. Try to find synergies there instead of just pursuing this failed model of whatever you guys are doing.

[@gpaje]

Just to clarify, everyone suggesting a patreon already knows they have a paid program, but it's $10 a month, at least patreon allows a lower tier level.

[@anonimous2k12]

I always like watching the interviews on streets, their perspective is interesting

[@sonams7192]

Come live on youtube one day soon and connect with the followers to see how we strong we are as a community. Its time!!! Asian Boss will continue to grow. 👍👍👍👍

[@sl1237]

Like the street interviews, did not like the phase when AB started platforming grifters.

[@user-yw4md1xo7l]

Yikes! Such as who? Cheers

[@HuyTran-po8je]

Just subscribed! Love the content. You'll get this!

[@underwhelmingboy6315]

If your videos get demonetized then just don’t use demonetized words and tackle the topics according to the YT guidelines. The demonetization rules have been set for years now so you either get used to it or you don’t.

[@randomworld4662]

be honest asian boss interview style are very same as 4 5 years they still just standing in the street and interview peoples! which is very boring if you guys change your content styles and become more creative i sure you will hit huge views! i do not know why you guys not focus on do something different! its a big channel and you still do a low youtuber style street interview!

[@SangHTX]

Maybe yall can create other channels to help make money. Like a Food channel, Travel channel, or Finance channel.

[@TeeKaleka]

💜 FIRST AND FOREMOST I APPLAUD YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD THAT YOU GUYS ARE DOING. SECOND THE ONLY OPINION THAT MATTERS IS YOURS. PEOPLE HAVE NO CLUE WHEN IT COMES TO WHAT YOU GUYS ARE DOING. THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU GUYS. THE WORLD IS SO QUICK TO JUDGE HOWEVER THE BIBLE SAYS.... NOT TO JUDGE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE JUDGED. WITH THAT SAID KEEP YOUR EYES FOCUSED AND STAYED ON YOUR DREAMS AND VISIONS BECAUSE AT THE END OF THE DAY THE PEOPLE THAT YOU GUYS HELP APPRECIATE YOU 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 AND SO DO I

[@_momosumomo]

I know you have your $8 or $10 a month deal but that is more than I can pay. I would like to give you something, I don't need any special benefits. In other words, there is an underserved segment in your audience which could be significant.

[@linahe83]

You know your heart and your intention. Back yourself :) It's okay to ask for money. And do another crowdfunding if needed, as long as you try your best to put the money on good use. People who donate their money are not asking for your success. They just want to see you keep trying.

[@35takayoshi]

I enjoy your videos very much. Big love from Sydney.

[@GaiaCarney]

Thank You, Asian Boss 🕊 I’ve learned a great amount from watching your videos ☮️

[@willzhou7836]

This looks like Tony Parker interviewing Manu Ginobili😂

[@inquisitvem6723]

How so?

[@kuyab9122]

Yeah, how so

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[@miola2083]

Patreon, sponsors and 💪 strong 💪 content.

[@monero892]

PATREON!!! Why don’t they address the fact they don’t consider this? Clearly from the comments here and over the years even there are many willing to support through this method. What about sponsors? Clearly your model hasn’t been working over the years as we see the same struggles on here

[@chiliketchup]

Please dont give up! Will support via payment channels like Patreon

[@joshuanuuujin6459]

Very special episode

[@mc6354]

The tone is all wrong, I’m afraid. Too much “mea culpa” and “take pity on me”. I think people support efforts that are genuine. They support folks who fight for survival. It’s really hard out there for 90% of people, and businesses are failing every day. The economic crisis is unrelenting. You are not unique. Instead of word salads and lengthy explanations, could you bring back a handful of really nice interviewers you used to have and diversify your topics beyond what other low rent channels are doing. Those are my two cents for what it’s worth.

[@user-rh7fy9qn8d]

You have my support ! 😊