How I Found Success On YouTube

The video that changed everything for me: • The Fastest Growing Tw...

[@UltravioxD]

John your natural speaking voice is so calming 😊 it's so nice to listen to you talking about your beginnings, keep being amazing 💚

[@NCSGaming15]

What’s really funny is that john was speaking peacefully while I was fighting silver lynels in breath of the wild. Not only was it a weirdly funny mix, but it helped me stay focused and win the fights. I’m looking forward to more of this type of content, cause we need more of it in the hectic screamy age of KZbin

[@EthanW56]

Seriously though. I could listen to it before I go to bed and sleep to it… in a not weird way

[@2Young2FeelThisOld]

I agree. If John read an audio book I'd listen on repeat 😂

[@EthanW56]

@@2Young2FeelThisOld that’s actually a great idea.

[@cinerious7909]

+1 Came here to say the exact same

[@Gamer__42]

It's honestly truly inspiring how you've been at this KZbin thing for so long and never gave up, even when you felt like you wanted to, ya kept going and it payed off. John, the honest to god truth is that you deserve the success that you've gotten, and I am happy to be a fan of yours. I found your stuff in 2021 and I've been glued to the content you make ever since, so whatever you're doing is working. By the way, I really enjoy this podcast style video format from you. It's very calming and just a nice change of pace compared to the highly edited stuff, which I also enjoy. Keep it up man, and I wish ya the best in the future.

[@atticus268]

I found you through the randomized nuzlocke you did with Mikey. The second one. You were playing Black and White 2. I had recently found Mikey's channel and I ended up watching that playthrough. I thought you were hilarious so I looked at your channels. You are now one of my favorite KZbinrs. I watch you to fall asleep, when I'm sad, when I'm bored, I just like watching your content.

[@ComplicatedKnots]

I've only got a small channel, but recently during a stream I was asked "when did your channel blow up?", and I tried to express how it hasn't, and that to me it has been years of effort and just being too stubborn to quit, and how I just kept turning up and little by little my audience has grown. It sounds like you experienced something pretty similar. Genuinely enjoying the new content & direction :)

[@samwise3744]

It's wild that the PM7 channel started 3 years ago, time flies, I'm so happy you've been able to see steady success during these past 3 years bc I remember how tough it was for you the 2 years prior to that. I remember being so sad when I thought my favorite creator was about to give up his dream and then a few months later it was insane when that evo every level video blew up and hit a million views due to all the research and practice you put in learning how to not only make more captivating videos but how to market them as well.

[@arininquotes8396]

Love hearing about your journey! I discovered the PM7 universe through MandJTV, as I suspect many did. And not that it's a competition but you (and Wolfey) are my favorite KZbinrs-and not just for pokemon content.

[@loganhendricks4890]

I discovered your content through your continual interaction with MandJTV. I assumed you had been going for a while at that point. It surprises me to find out that I apparently have been watching PM7 almost as long as that channel has been around. Thanks for being willing to share your experience. It was genuinely motivating

[@rossallen2430]

I remember watching your USUM ultra wormhole streams back in 2017-2018. It’s crazy to see how far you’ve come since then!

[@Sir_Bercilak]

As someone who got here from you and your sis playing the modded moon gba game, Im SO glad you kept going. Your content has always been on a different level.

[@BentheOriolesFan]

Your awesome John do what ever it takes to accomplish your dreams 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿!

[@austinpokevids]

Somebody please hire this man to voice act.He has such a range of tones and moods that are so natural to listen to!

[@17Jroach]

I remember when Pokémon amino was a booming app, and the competitive community on the app looked down upon all Pokémon related content that wasn’t competitive

[@festiveavacado]

When it comes to youtube and streaming, I pretty much stick with what I know. I very rarely branch out and just watch the same 2 or 3 people. But I remember getting recommended the video pokemon evolve every time they level up and just being curious and clicked on it. Again, I almost never ever do that. I'm glad I did though because I've stuck around since then. It was just such an original idea and it just had me hooked. I've loved seeing your channel grow since then, and I'm truly glad you stuck with it

[@mybroski_editz10]

This means so much to me as im trying to build up my channel and do others things than just edit like pokemon commentary which i found entering as i watch your videos but i still can’t build up the courage to upload a video and you talking about how you struggled makes me feel a lot better

[@Capdred]

Can you do a video about you and Mikeys story and how you guys started working together? Also I'm a huge fan and as an aspiring youtuber I find tons of inspiration from you, Jack and Mikey along with some Mario creators. Thank you for being so great with your unique ideas and I cant wait for more

[@yungcitrus1673]

I used to only watch the draft league content I’ll admit but you making that change has me gravitating towards your content

[@BigBadGuzma]

Thanks for telling us these stories it really helps knowing that there is a brighter side to everything

[@okanut]

I really like this style of video, thanks John!

[@Biggest.folklore.fan123]

I was watching you since you started the nuzlock but types die and learning your story almost made me cry

[@conniekucani2772]

Thanks for sharing your journey John!

[@arcturus4853]

Hope this channel begins to grow in a direction you can be proud of

[@lerq0ux]

Thanks for this channel, John, really helping me out in life.

[@santialcobe6006]

love the fact that you were able to get this far man, congrats

[@travisangerman7172]

Great video John, always interesting to learn someone’s story. Already love this style so much!

[@asherring8077]

This is a video I personally needed. Thanks John

[@sharalakid]

A great story of a great guy. I love that you're really opening up to us

[@tr1reme372]

I seriously love this new channel. Thank you John for being so transparent and you are awesome!

[@JakeofRage]

Very enjoyable to hear the story of your career. The Pokemon youtube world would be lacking a lot of peak content without you!

[@michaellloyd7420]

Great video dude! So happy you’re finally receiving the success you deserve on PM7! Your videos are the highlights to my weeks!

[@javierorozco3590]

This is is truly inspiring for me started my own channel on October, I can’t spend all the time I would like to but im doing my best, thank you

[@cdurr94]

Thank you John for sharing. You are truly an inspiration and I can’t thank you enough for sharing your story. Thankful for you and your content.

[@ludibroloplays]

So cool to see that an inspiration to me like you was also inspired by Smant. As a very small youtuber its great to hear advice from the greats like you.

[@dratinimew]

You're an inspiring youtuber. It's always an adventure in its own way have fun with what you do and be proud of how far you come

[@sidifan4]

I am really enjoying these personal videos while you randomly get more shinies than Mikey. Also, I lost my mom almost 2 years ago and it was very sudden. I had never lost anyone close to me so I know how tough that can be. Keep up the excellent work!!

[@Whiskery52]

This made my day. Thank you for just being here and keeping us entertained.

[@alex.art_39]

Im enjoying all this content! Keep doing what you would like and no matter what Ill enjoy it! Lots of love from Canada ❤ and keep being your positive self!

[@kepler1377]

So glad you didn’t give up. You’re an inspiration!

[@paulyd2406]

Its Truly Amazing Mr. John Sir that you have That Drive That Passion That Creative Sparkling Energy that spurred you onward to not give up. You have earned this success and you deserve so much more. Your creative content is Amazing and Very Happy you've found yourself being successful on KZbin. I enjoyed this video commentary as you've shed light to those of us possibly thinking about making a channel and given us a nice boost and helpful tips too. Appreciate Your Fine Work and Thank You for sharing your backstory

[@lizryan7451]

I never realized how many ups and downs you had while trying to get your youtube career off the ground! I'm so glad your hard work and perseverance have paid off. You've clearly put in a lot of effort to get where you are now, and you've earned it without a doubt. You're one of my favorite pokemon youtubers, and I hope your success will only continue to grow! Wishing you luck as you launch this new channel and get the chance to talk about other topics that matter to you.

[@liquidarchitecture6109]

So inspiring, it's good to hear your story, and you can make things work even after years of bad experience, don't know what the next video will be but keep doing that.

[@stinger3585]

I didn't really get what you meant by your first video on the channel but after watching this I think I get it man, its a more serious channel opening up about life experiences. Really interesting to hear about your whole backstory, I only learned of you during gen 8 and in some ways I suppose it makes sense given this video. I enjoyed it and await the next one.

[@AceX]

I Find Making Videos Fun, Its My Only Creative Outlet That I Have. I Always Have The Thought Of Quitting Making Content Because Of My Situation But Seeing Content Creators Like You Inspire Me To Keep Going. All I Can Say Is, Thank You

[@CptDoughnut88]

Glad I found your channels. I actually discovered you through PurpleCliff believe it or not, and now you, him, and Mikey are my 3 favorite youtubers. I get on here everyday hoping to see that one of yall has uploaded something

[@XirBXerroxCS]

wow this video is great, i actually really wanna try youtube out again thanks to this and its inspiring hearing ur story, im really gonna put in a lot of effort because of this

[@joshuakennard1473]

John you are an inspiration, you fought to make your YT career work and you did it! I've been a fan ever since the B2W2 Metronome Nuzlock "Dumb stupid seed🤣" and I've loved seeing your content over the years. Watching your videos always lift my day up incredibly, and I always look forward to what you have planned. I'm loving these new videos too, well done :))

[@PokeGamerX15]

This video was a great idea! You're doing a good job at KZbin. Keep it up.

[@VaccanineTCG]

Your videos are great, and this one in particular is super helpful for someone like me who is trying to get into the KZbin scene!

[@EthanW56]

I’m a huge fan. I’m thrilled I get to subscribe to another channel of yours. I’m interested about how your friendships with MandJTV, Purplecliffe and other KZbinrs started and grew and how those relationships affected your channels

[@samanthatyler8260]

I'm so sorry about your grandpa. I empathize as my dad passed a month before S&V and the enjoyment of the game in general, it was so hard to get into and my Twitch has taken a hit with the algorithms. But it's more important to focus on yourself and your mental health and your family. I'm glad you stuck to it, thru everything. I love watching you and your content (and the cup competitions). You have brought me so much joy and laughter in the time I've been watching you.

[@dinostorion]

I found you from your old Twitch streams. doing Nuzlockes and competitive pokemon streams. You really blew up with that randomized evolutions mod

[@EmoScumlord]

Loving this style of video, and it's nice to hear you talk about your KZbin beginnings and see where you came from compared to where you are now. Can only imagine things continuing to go up from here!

[@jdmorno]

I've been here since the days of the soul links with HDvee and the competition stuff. So exciting to see how much your content has grown since then and excited to see what the future brings!

[@MatterMorph]

This video is beautiful. Very inspiring to hear about your journey up to this point.

[@Quetzalcoatl625]

I love doing homework while listening to your voice. It is so calming and gets me in the zone. Truly inspiring!

[@sykora9526]

I love these new videos from you John, your voice is so nice and comforting to listen to and it's really reassuring to listen to someone open up about themselves like this, I recognize how much it takes to do that for such a large audience. I'm really glad you were able to make your dream work. I don't really have a dream of my own, but I hope I can figure it out like you have. This video was inspiring and uplifting and most importantly, it just felt so genuine. Thanks John ❤

[@Mandiness]

It’s enlightening to hear your KZbin journey and all the ups and downs that came from it. I’ve been wanting to dip my toes into it for years but I keep making non-excuses for myself. 😅 You deserve all the nice things though. I love watching your videos and streams and I’m glad you stuck it out and made KZbin a career! 😊

[@Voidbear_FNaF_and_Undertale]

You're a good man, John. Sometimes you just gotta be stubborn, yet also give yourself a deadline so you're not constantly pushing. And sometimes some things will work out.

[@Keydicken]

I just woke up and watched the whole video. Usually I can't stomach to sit down and watch an almost 30 minute video, but I love the podcast style so much, and I love hearing your stories! As a near-legal adult person, it's really nice to see that a lot of people have/had the same struggles, though wouldnt it be much easier if we could have everything we wanted?

[@theroseyrascal3391]

John, I might be a bit late to comment but, I've been watching both you and Purplecliffe for a while now and I really love your Poké SMP streams. You and Jack has played a huge role in my life and I couldn't thank both of you enough. I've became a Pokétuber myself ever since I found you two. So, thank you so much for the laughs and congrats on the silver play buttons.

[@aidanfreitas8965]

I’ve always wanted to try my hand at KZbin, but have been scared to try it. This video kinda inspired me to try my hand at thee tube, John I’m glad that you never gave up, because then we couldn’t watch you and mandj goof around and have fun😊

[@Jay-gurl]

Thank you so much John for sharing with us today. I've been watching you alongside Mikey and Purplcliffe for about three years now. You all strike something with me but you specifically just make me smile. Your just so down to earth and honest and its calming. I'm hoping this channel works out for you since this is very enlightening. Take care and have a good weekend.

[@DandTBros]

What he said

[@yeetsfunisland8857]

John, bro your Pokemon videos and personality really inspire me on how to be a better person. You are an amazing person, and I wish you many more good years. (By the way, how is Ginger? Love that dog lol)

[@Andross1]

Thanks for sharing this it's really cool to hear the behind the scenes of creators journeys. I gave that Ludwig stream a listen after you mentioned it here, some really helpful points. Idk if you'll even see this but I had a similar experience trying different stuff on KZbin in highschool/college, but post college I decided to go the "safe" route and get a job in my degree. I honestly regret it and wish I'd given content creation more of a real try when I was younger... But I'm trying it now! Juggling a family, a job, and content creation is tough. But I figured it'll only get harder so I should go for it now! Stories like yours have been really great motivators as I'm starting this journey! You rock dude, keep up the great work!

[@sbdpv]

thank you for this John!

[@mahin__3917]

I remember back in the days when you didn't have the 7 in your name.It was very hard to find your channel whenever i was on a different account or device.

[@thejohnguy]

Honestly should have mentioned this in the video, people not being able to search for my name easily for years was a huge problem I eventually solved!

[@torterraprotector657]

You should make this a podcast channel and interview different poketubers and ask about their story. if they're willing to share something. You could ask smaller youtube channels and maybe boost their confidence.

[@RobbieGuy]

Great story John!

[@RadimuxCisco]

Story time with The John Guy. Lovely. Relaxing.

[@daltonshackelford6752]

Hey John love your videos!!

[@DJHailrock]

Thanks Bud! i Might try stuff now

[@stompyrara4430]

I love you John I used to hate you from the weird things you do but I thought to myself I just as human as you are so listening to you saying so much strong thing I’m now a John stand

[@raylmaooo]

God, - this video just goes to show - how far john has come, and frankly i’m proud of him, im sure we all are, we love you john ❤️

[@ThunderNEric]

yto be fair glad you made youtube work your videos are very entertaining, i been grinding on youtube for 10 years almost 11 so it just a hobby that doesn't make money, but I have a job to go to 5 days week and do this on the side.

[@pikapizza15]

I'm trying to grow my channel and felt I should watch this video, and after watching this I feel inspired so thank you

[@mysticturtle9942]

This is very inspiring I am currently 14 and my dream job is to have a KZbin channel you have taught me not to give up and I will keep trying

[@eskildrssland5186]

this could be like a podcast

[@wildpuppetboy]

your words are so inspiring!

[@rutagebremichael6481]

John you are deep man and your voice it is good

[@Bluearrow12535]

I bet that you and Smallant would make a great colab. When you mentioned him I got really exited and thaugh you might say that you’re thinking about asking for a colabroation.

[@wpercy20]

semi-new guy here. blew my mind to find out that my previous top two content creators (smant and lud) ended up inspiring you, the guy that has newly entered my top trio of (we don't rank folks here) creators, to be the person he is today. y'all do such different work and all do it so well, it's inspiring .keep it up john, you freaking frock (typo initially but come on, frog rock is our man's identity).

[@danishprince2760]

13:00 - The Dark Days.. That was such a rough time :(

[@giemethenight1001]

I posted this on your first video, but i'll post it here again just in case it gets lost: Tell me about some books or things you're reading lately, doesn't have to be pokemon related? maybe an underrated gem you stumbled upon? not sure if you're a reader or not, but i'm a fan of the He Who Fights with Monsters series. It's a LitRPG style book series and quite entertaining! this is a series I stumbled upon and have enjoyed so far. lots of material to read :)

[@sgordon24]

man, your story about your grampa is so similar to mine it's like it's me telliing that story.

[@IchigoKurosaki-iq6ox]

From what i understand, gen 8 is the reason you stopped competitive which i can fully understand. Like GF deciding to only listen to Battle Spot players, was a huge mistake. As i understand many complained about the 60 minute timer, saying it was too much for just a 3V3 yeah ok fair i get that but rulning play for everyone else is not the way to go. I remember your typelocke and all trainers have legendaries very well, those were great videos but hey tbh in my opinion you´ve made much great content even before you did those. Also the randomæy evolve every level, was great to watch. I first heard about you, during one of Mikey´s vids and by that time you were doing thi GBA season 8. I went over to your channel, checket your stuff and fell in love honestly. I loved your drift league content, but its very clear as well that you´ve grown over time. Wish you all the best, and looking forward to future content.

[@SparkzAge]

I make youtube videos and let me just say thank you. You really inspired me I really needed to find this video thank you jonh.

[@joshuaduchin4334]

Right now John my life is probably hitting its lows but I feel sorry for you

[@Greninja217]

Good job John

[@JosephTrimarco]

Honestly wish Mikey (and maybe some other KZbinrs) would do this same thing and give some insight into what it’s really like.

[@JosephTrimarco]

It is how you really build a loyal fan base. Reminds all of us that these people are human and not just talking heads on screen.

[@bestchannelever8170]

I'm so sorry about your grandfather

[@thekaiguy6123]

Love it John

[@goodsamaritangaming1997]

Thank you for this video. I can relate to the struggles, but I don't need KZbin to live paycheck to paycheck beating myself up along the way. Life has done that. I've had two car crashes, one in a storm and one at night. First, a tree fell on my car as I was coming home from work, flipping the car and totalling it, but the airbag didn't deploy so I was able to unbuckle my seatbelt, fall to the roof, and crawl out the window. I was unharmed, but traumatized. The second one was a deer running into the road. It did little damage to my car, but the airbag deployed kind of. The steering wheel cover didn't pop off. It instead broke open, and the sharp edges cut the airbag, so the airbag just deployed enough to leave my wrists with abrasion marks. I've also had two surgeries on the same foot due to a birth defect, and now because of said birth defects, arthritis has set in, but I'm still working a dead-end job (if it wasn't dead-end before, it is now with my feet causing trouble). I'm kind of at the lowest point I can feel right now. It helps to hear stories of struggle and success. It gives me the smallest amount of hope. I've wanted to do KZbin for awhile myself, but I had trouble making content I was happy with and life has beaten me up enough without the added workload of editing videos and thumbnails.

[@swampsity4009]

I love these videos

[@andrewwang8021]

What a powerful journey.

[@JjN_arT]

could you do a video on being positive about your content while playing halo?

[@megamegalodon2553]

The greatest invention by man came from Never giving up.

[@SGB000]

23:21 IDK if you already answered this, but can I record and upload a Pokémon nuzlocke like this?

[@aniruddhramesh7213]

sorry I am just hung on seeing this video with soaring illusions on the background. It's amazing!!

[@ejgilkey]

Nice work John 😄 tell mikey drowzee says hi

[@johnnypollack3243]

Love the video

[@FoxxVR5]

Think you for this I have thought about quitting for a while I am know Deciding not to