How I Travel FULL TIME as an Amateur Disc Golfer | Van & $$$ Tour

[@RichKent]

According to your stats this is your 200th video. That’s incredible for less a year. You’re the hardest working content creator I follow and no doubt you’re going to be very successful at this. Thanks for the deep dive into your life.

[@voxmansilungan9020]

Dude’s a maniac😮

[@cameron6509]

Rooting for you man. I admire your hard work ethic. You have very quickly become one of my favorite disc golf KZbinrs because I enjoy that you know what you know and are honest about what you think on things. Also, keep it up with those edits. I really wish more disc golf KZbinrs did things during their rounds like highlighting the basket, highlighting the intended route before the shot, and doing the physical indicators on the screen when the disc is hard to see. You do a GREAT job making your content feel down to earth accessible while still also showing us what areas you have gained expertise in and having respectable and helpful opinions for a lot of our own games. I’ve learned a lot watching your journey!

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

Dude, saving this to my nice comments file (a real thing I have) for when I'm feeling down on myself!!! Appreciate you

[@cesarescalante11]

You've crushed many dreams by not just "saying hop in the van and play disc golf." Guess I'll open up my laptop and see what's up with work. Seriously though this transparency makes a big difference in perception and it also retroactively explains a whole lot of little stuff in how your work is structured. I'm willing to bet your retention on individual videos is through the roof. There's definitely a business model difference in "I am a disc golfer who happens to create content" and "I'm a disc golf content creator."

[@tylermuise_]

This video just blew my mind. I've been waiting for a content gear reveal from you for a while and you have even responded to me saying you will do one, and here we are. I thought this entire "Disc Golf" journey was a lot simpler than what you have told us. This entire journey is very complex, and I had no idea the amount of knowledge you have when it comes to finances etc. This video is very inspiring, but I have one question which you didn't touch on, how long does it take you to edit and release a video onto your channel on average? This is excluding shorts of course. Thanks, Bodanza!

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

my edit times are around 3 hours average, but this is after 3-4 years editing and having an asset library and preset catalogue that I use. If I was to pay someone to edit the videos the same that I do, even with decent editing experience, I'd expect 5-8 hours until they learn the intricacies and how I do the little things

[@tylermuise_]

@@BodanzaDiscGolf perfect, thank you! keep it up :)

[@connors83]

Anthony's got a motor on him. Guy is gonna reap the rewards so long as he keeps putting in the work.

[@nicholas_mi]

You keep blowing my mind on how good the videos are for how small of a channel you are at this point. It's incredible, and only picking up disc golf in January?? That is just incredible man. You seem like such a down to earth guy. Keep pushing man I have no doubt that you can make it big not only on KZbin, but in disc golf too. When you make it to Michigan, definitely play Flip City. Great course, awesome owner

[@keyelectric91]

The van is actually a lot better setup then I was expecting!

[@keithbombelyn318]

You got a new subscriber here bud. Love your mindset. Don’t sell out just because the market can’t afford you! Keep it up!!

[@steveczyz1864]

I’ll never forget meeting you in Channahon. I asked if you were there to cover the tournament because of your tripod and camera. From that moment I knew you would be successful!!😊

[@TheDanishDiscGolfGuy]

man, I wish I had your energy to shoot as many videoes and be able to pump them out at the same rate.. aand in the production quality. You are right about money not comiong from discolf and not locking yourself down with a sponsorship (at least at this point) as a content creator.. it's important to be able to say that you're independent when doing reviews, if manufactureres offer you products for reviews. One day, you should come to Europe and maynbe play the European Pro Tour. The competition is super hard over here too and we are doing livestreaming too now :) (Being a DG content creator in a country with only 5 million people speaking danish, it's hard to grow beyong the current 1400-something subscribers I currently have, but fortunately I am getting more involved in bigger media production for other content creators too, which is also fun and super engaging).

[@cmingle]

It's nice to see behind the scenes a little. Also, I know that KZbin's revenue sharing isn't perfect, but I'm glad they have a good enough system to support creators like you.

[@blaisegregory8695]

dudes smart, really smart, we will see this guy around for a long time with the way his brain operates

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

appreciate that

[@spencerrosenhan5127]

I got into your channel a couple weeks ago and have been obsessed. I finally came across this video and it answered a lot of the questions I had. I'll do my best to like and comment on videos so that you can keep the great content coming.

[@CoachLoganD]

Love the openness and the strategy to bring in ‘outside disc golf dollars.’ Hope to see you in Virginia some time.

[@redmortensen4066]

This is one of the most interesting videos I think you posted and I'm really glad you did it. Thank you!

[@coreycurtis4777]

Love the transparency! You are awesome and I wish all the best for you on your journey

[@airfordes]

Long time coming. Appreciate the transparency. Being part of your journety is more rewarding when we know the vision, the how you got here, and the what's to come. Excited for what's next.

[@kevinjoseph3183]

Podcast, podcast, podcast, but you gotta slow down. After watching the videos I need to go run im so hyped.

[@Carrillo91]

I love your stuff Ant! Can't wait to see you on Jomez, DGN, GK, and all those primetime spots! I honestly think you can make it brotha, I'm rooting for you :)

[@songoku612]

Keep living the disc golfer dream 😴 ☁️ 💭 👍 🎉

[@duck075]

You and Simon are the only channels that I watch when I see it come up. Not always same day, but pretty close. Your personality works really well for this. You are on point, but sometimes you get there in a really mad cap style, which is a lot of fun.

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

Just gotta be true to myself lol, which is for sure unhinged energy!!! haha

[@broderic]

Great video. Thanks for the BTS look on the financial side of a "smaller" creator on KZbin.

[@Iliyena87]

Caravans are very rare over there unless they are massive and almost "permanently" stationed I guess? Else that would make you more flexible/fuel efficient when you've reached the "destination for the week" and it is already made for actually living in and thereby more able to add solar panels on top and such. Here over in Europe, especially northern/scandinavia caravans are not at all rare. Also if a car and its engine it broken a borrowed/hired/cheap older car for a short while is a solution to not get stuck, setting up the caravan for living. =)

[@dcus55]

Credit for giving it a shot, and trying hard to make it work!

[@gamerguy765]

This answered so many questions I had about touring life and content creation. Appreciate you being honest with us and I very excited to follow your journey into MPO. This video earned you a subscriber

[@arhshields]

Really interesting video. It's cool to hear a breakdown of the process for building a channel and some rough numbers on how everything works. Most YTers are super opaque about everything, it's refreshing to see someone be so open and honest about how the business operates.

[@bearislandjosh5279]

Good on you for the record month man! Super happy for you and I hope you continue to grow.

[@stevestretch6052]

This is the 2nd video ive watched, thanks for the tour and opening up. I am now a fan!

[@jaccob73]

I am truly astonished by the sheer volume and quality of basically anything you put up here, and this video was one of your best in terms of information not only about Discgolf, but also about KZbin itself. I salute you!

[@KyleEberdtDiscGolf]

You're awesome man! I'd love to start my own disc golf YT channel as well, but I have no idea where to even begin.

[@exh4l3]

[@brettmchan2855]

Hey man thinks for being real! I think our community can get behind that! Nothing better than being genuine, transparent, while also being entertaining! Let's not forget the great info. Keep it up man you got a fan here that will be here to continue to watch you grow!

[@mrsirttv]

fwiw i actually found the channel from that and a few other reddit posts and im now a regular viewer...i guess all press really is good press

[@tobygable]

Smart man you are. Big van you have, Good disc golf you play. We Thank you sir❤️

[@cheynehowell6412]

Keep up what you're doing Anthony. You're a force and doing disc golf content better and more consistent than anyone out there. When you make it to Santa Cruz, California you'll have fans.

[@deftonesplayer420]

I think this is the first time I've seen one of your videos, great work! Love the drive brother, keep it up. Come play in Michigan sometime, would love to show you some courses.

[@smallsthegent]

Love the transparency here. Definitely gives a frame of reference for the industry as a whole in terms of social content and how that KZbin money flows. Keep it up my dude!

[@ryanlong9042]

My man got the disc mania mystery box 😩😩 want

[@tlaltmey]

Love the videos! Super awesome to also catch some stickers for local shops you've been to! I managed to catch a couple of Great Lakes Disc stickers.

[@pbrexn1]

if your ever in nw ohio id love to play some local courses with you....happy holidays

[@CalebCrimDG]

Great insightful video. Thanks for all your hard work in putting out high-quality content at lightning speed!

[@AndyNotSoSmart]

I hope you don't mind if I rip off your pvc disc rack idea... that is amazing. And your whole rig is the $#!t !! Thanks for the tour. Keep it up homie.

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

def not my idea, tons of tutorials on yt! Would be even better if the van wasn't always moving so discs fly all over... perfect for a stationary place lol

[@AndyNotSoSmart]

👍👍 comments for good people 🙂

[@brandonoliver6890]

I'd love to see you sponsored by MVP. You can James can work on a disc together called the "Brony Tail."

[@Jonreynolds114]

Hey Anthony, I've recently been watching a lot of your older videos following your journey. I'm not sure if you're close to east Tennessee or will be anytime soon, but I'd love to try to play a round sometime if you're in the area. I love the content! Keep it up!

[@Travismichael24]

Keep doing what you’re doing bro! I send ppl to your channel all the time and they all end up digging it! Looking forward to your tournament season

[@timothyclark2876]

Dude. RESPECT 🫡

[@DiscRespect]

I have this gut feeling that you’ll beat Foundation to 100K subs

[@jcduda]

Thanks, Anthony, for your transparency. I had no idea what it takes to be sucessful in the vlog industry - still don't understand a lot of it, but I appreciate this video. Also have a better understanding of your amazing athletic abilities - to progress so far in so short a time is mind boggling!

[@hb2sami]

Love this channel. Appreciate your content and I’m rooting for you!

[@kurtiswatts1164]

Livin the dreammmnn

[@darkmage7771]

Yea man move to South Denver! Maybe i’ll see you at Fehringer Ranch some time.

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

probably more west side of denver, maybe johnny will be my home course! lol, but Fehringer is one of the only courses in Denver I haven't played yet so I'll definitely get there some time!

[@probearfighter7229]

I am such a huge fan of you man. You continue to do the work to be a great content creator as well as being a good disc golfer all within such a short time frame. It’s really inspirational.

[@jamestaylor7642]

Denver! Yay!

[@ryansuter4424]

Congrats on your success that you have had so far!!!

[@hiddenleaf414]

Love watching you on the journey!

[@johnfalk8425]

Bro come to Oregon! I want a mini! Thank you for all the GREAT content, I try what I think will work for me and some that I don’t. But it always helps.

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

hoping to do the pnw swing of the tour this year including the silvers, but we'll have to see if I can get registered!

[@johnfalk8425]

@@BodanzaDiscGolf try for Portland open or Huk for independence is an awesome event at venue called Hornings Hideout, beautiful place! Your wife will love it!

[@ahsleywithabeard]

Thank you for your candor! We appreciate your transparency and wish you well in all of your Disc Golf ventures! Best DG channel on KZbin!!

[@lancerobinson8738]

Air fried steaks are the way to go. Easy storage and great protein and fats.

[@xYermAhm]

You’re an animal man. Keep grinding ❤

[@christopherbarros6197]

Love your content man! I picked up disc golf again after playing a few years ago and have been taking it seriously. Your videos have been really refreshing to watch and is great to see how much you are improving over time. Keep doing your thing man and i'll keep watching! If you are ever in the Bay Area (California) and are checking out Delavega, Kelly Park, Hellyer Park, or any course in this area let me know we can play a round or two and I can show you my Ambulance Campervan I have been working on =)

[@Mitchy_P5]

Mad respect for the grind here. Passion + execution = excellence! Stoked for all that is to come for you dude!

[@FuriousRufus]

Appreciate the transparency! Enjoy the content. Rooting for you.

[@danjensen386]

I would legit take time out of my day to hang out with you. Come on through Rockford, IL and I'll show you some great courses.

[@jrdiaz1022]

If you come to Denver that would be dope. Would be nice to meet you. There are a lot of good courses in Colorado !!

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

planning on the move here!

[@AP-zo1ww]

I can't believe you only picked up DG in January.. gawd damn! Did I hear that right? I'm still trying to consistenly throw over 300 after 1 1/12 years.

[@kchang8977]

thanks for the candid information. Best of luck!

[@bengrant6478]

Appreciate the openness! This was really interesting and I really hope this continues to work for you! Loving the videos!!

[@Aaron-zj3fu]

Damn dude smart thinking. I like the way you think!

[@coryy8792]

Great vid. 20K to the top!

[@armandofragajr.7099]

Thank you for what you do...keep up the great work!! 👍😃

[@Mouspadu]

Oh the rental car trap. Lol. I can relate brother

[@edo_discgolf]

So much respect!

[@JonMagnificent]

Totally brilliant, you are!

[@simonlautrup2694]

Keep up the good work! Love the easy going yet pro feel of your videos. When I get curious of a new disc I always check if you have done a review on it first.

[@donniecryptdough9513]

You should get sponsored by Vans. Then it would be the Vans Van Tour.

[@TrevDom]

Very Insightful video! Thanks!

[@thomascreed1144]

Congrats keep it up brah

[@Aligntechngamer]

Thanks for this. I literally was thinking about this on my ride to work. Your grinding and earning it. I know your focus is on form and gaining distance. Something to look into that can help get reps in without chasing discs, Look into the tap baseball training sock from oates specialties.

[@DeanJayJackmanJr]

This is the video I've been waiting for!

[@xrodeoman]

I'm a full-time rv'er, check into harvest hosts, that can save you a little bit of money while you travel.

[@CAJohnson14]

Reach out to me when you make it to Denver. I am THE food guy. I'll give you all of the secrets.

[@Tredwayj]

It’s hard for me to cook on the road and I’m in corporate housing. I couldn’t imagine doing it in a van. I get a case of MRE’s and end up eating them instead of cooking.

[@discjunkiesDGT]

So helpful!!! Great video

[@aaronconnor5865]

Love your content! Do you have plans to come to Minnesota for any tournaments?

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

not yet, no plans for anything atm, but wanting to for sure, especially like preserve and then the other big minnesota tournament at brp! love that course

[@zackjohns323]

Awesome video. My ex wife and I used to do Amazon FBA, but we had to sell the company to split the assets. It's hard to want to do everything again, and get unlocked in all those categories.

[@timh8976]

Cool video love your content 👍

[@tluna]

I noticed the shotgun mic link takes you to the lav mic link.

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

lol thanks just fixed.

[@mnmarquess]

Awesome channel! Very engaging content and I really like the way you edit the videos to have no wasted time. I have been borderline obsessed with disc golf the last couple months and keep running into a problem you might have a some experience with. I practice and play so much the index finger on my throwing hand cracks from use and then I can’t play for a day or two. Any solutions for that besides rest and a healing ointment?

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

wow I'm honestly not sure but I've seen isaac robinson and maybe chandler kramer with tape in tournaments so maybe that!?!

[@mnmarquess]

@@BodanzaDiscGolf 😂😂 so I might play to much 😂😂…

[@kennylacoste721]

Always wondered how u were funding it. Super impressive

[@pru9702]

What a vid!!

[@robross3531]

Have you noticed any problems with your discs from keeping them in a hot Van? I live in FL and keep my discs in the house because I don’t know how or if the heat in the garage will affect them. Thank you.

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

no, but we don' really get crazy hot in the van unless it's 100 plus. And as long as the discs aren't stored in a weird way, they might get hot but should retain shape wants it cools back down

[@Joeaxtell]

Damn, this is a great insight!

[@Phyco8]

Is that a Great Lakes Disc Sticker!?!

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

yeah! Stopped by and traded some discs when I was up there. Disc baron was cool too

[@Preh]

Nice man

[@webjunke]

Let us know when you sell the van! I'm interested!

[@tomfenter2566]

Tight

[@patrickmarcum2504]

Do you use "harvest hosts" for camping and travel? If not what other apps or service do you use

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

iOverlander

[@BigDiscEnergyLLC]

Who makes your custom minis? Been looking for an option to have a few hundred made but it seems so pricey.

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

dd

[@BigDiscEnergyLLC]

@Bodanza Disc Golf so your paying 9 bucks each? Or is their some deal if your buying a good amount of them?

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

@@BigDiscEnergyLLC check their custom hot stamp program, classic judge minis are 1.25 or 1.50 a pop and there's a $75 plate fee (the hot stamp custom plate), but if you order 200 or more you don't have to pay it, so I do 200 at a time, I think they might have recently raised prices, but so far I've done 400 total minis from them for like 500 bucks or so

[@BigDiscEnergyLLC]

@Bodanza Disc Golf word, thanks man. I could only find their 9 dollar dye max one.

[@GT31366]

Nice

[@coolbananaboy5075]

I'm wondering how YOU fit in the van when your hair isn't in a bun? Do you have a sunroof? LOL - I'm balding/jealous.

[@BodanzaDiscGolf]

yeah it's a high roof but I asked if there was higher, they said no so I just have to live a little cramped 😉