5 Brutal Streamer "Truths" You Need To Hear...

[@StreamScheme]

Hey #earlygang and #notificationsquad! Hope this wasn't too harsh, or rude! Remember my videos are always targetted at myself as well, so I'm saying this to hold myself accountable, remind myself to work harder, and to keep myself from making excuses! Have a great week!

[@RunningWaterOhana]

No it wasn't harsh at all. 😊 We want to grow. I appreciate the truth and criticism. If we want to be better & grow. We have to work at it.😊

[@otterron]

I find people get hung up on the term "growth". Growth isn't more viewers, more followers or more money. It's taking what you know and expanding on it, growing with it. I remember feeling like a king 7 months ago, but rewatching my vods and now realizing "Damn... thats so cringy..." End goal should be "How do i become who I know I can be" and not "How do I make a buck" becuase similar to reality TV you can generally tell the difference between genuinuineness vs. "Im here to be famous"

[@StreamScheme]

YES! EXACTLY! That's why I keep saying just improve one by one, be the best you can at the time! I realized SUPER early on in this channel, that if I was trying to get the most viewers I could I'd be selling a part of my soul I didn't want to lose, so I decided a happy medium where I get to practice my skills, make things, and just hopefully help the people who truly want to make content.

[@nuttylmao]

You could have just said "Skill Issue" and ended the video right there *sips tea*.

[@StreamScheme]

Hahaha

[@Yugi601]

This is unfiltered 100% truth. A lot of people want instant gratification. Took me a year to even get close to 30 concurrent viewers a stream. It'll take a lot longer to grow from that too

[@Call_MeJD]

Great video. Thanks for not crapping on an alternative platform for those who understand that twitch is not for them.

[@GetAwesomeGaming]

honestly i've abandoned Twitch recently and just focused on YT and my videos and while my growth isn't through the roof i am growing and at least getting some positive feedback about what im doing. I think a lot of creators don't necessarily expect to be famous but just want to feel like they aren't wasting their time, like there is a path forward. Content creation starting out is a very lonely and often times unfulfilling endeavor and a lot of people just want to find a way to skip that step and honestly i can't blame them for wanting that. Starting out is awful but that's why most stop there.

[@MoistTurtle]

Truth is always harsh, but the moment you realize that you are not good at something and that you can improve is the moment you can start growing because there is no longer ego in the way. Thank you for the video and the tips 😊

[@droog_plays]

this is so true and it hurts. there are some examples of people with seemingly overnight success, that it becomes the thing to chase instead of just having fun making content and learning to get better. it's ok for the first videos to suck and the first bit of streaming to suck. putting in some work will make them so much better if you take time to watch and learn from past content you make.

[@BubbleBunnyy]

Yea we see those people and are jealous and ignore the people (who are the vast majority) who start small and slow and keep pushing and and pushing an uphill battle to grow. We want to be one of the lucky ones who blow up instead of trying to be like everyone else and put all that hard work in.

[@tigerezz_OW]

I decided to focus on my animations, i worked on a company for 4-5 years as a animator and illustrator, and my youtube have been growing the last months. I stream on youtube 1 day in the week for taking a break from animatons, but also, if i found something funny in my stream, i use the sound of that clip to make a new animation. 🥰

[@mrandmrsbearau]

People need to understand that becoming a successful content creator is harder than getting a 9-5. You need to have the best work ethic and wear many hats to get stuff. You need to make time to make it work. It's the pinnacle of self-employment. People who complain are lazy and want a quick fix. For anyone who wants to reply to me saying, "well then, why don't you do it if you seem to know so much?" I'm lazy, okay. I'm slowly getting that, but I'm lazy and I know it.

[@Dorwulf1]

I'm quite boring apparently.

[@brustrik]

I enjoy your content!! Very underrated.

[@tedkhoong]

Nah, KZbin algorithm just sucks. For comparison, I have manipulated TikTok algorithm into feeding me videos I like 90% of the time. But my KZbin front page just disgusts me no matter how hard I try.

[@cynicalia]

Thank you so much for still uploading to KZbin dorwulf hope you enjoy KZbin

[@yellowrich]

Ive been a content creator and streamer for almost 4 yrs now... And im making at most 300 dlls a month streaming. But it all started with videos first

[@Nemesystemic]

Yeah, none of this hurts me because I realize I suck. It's the whole gimmick of my channel: A project of me going from absolutely nothing and no skills to write home about to becoming an EDM artist and music producer. My short-form content is me battling my inner demons that hold me back and nuke my motivation portrayed in a comical light. And most importantly, I use all of this as a form to hold myself accountable to chase my dream. I'm not looking to be a content creator, I'm looking to be a musician, going from nothing to somebody. My channel is for documenting every arduous step of this self-taught journey and folks can do with it what they will. But that doesn't mean I'm gonna not put in the effort to make the best content I can, because if I can't be bothered to do that here, how can anyone expect me to want to push myself to be the best at what I aim to be? Thanks for all the tips and mentoring you've done for me here on Stream Scheme, Eljay.

[@ITZ_KRYPT_MERCS]

I appreciate this video and no not too harsh. I know I am streaming for right reasons to build a community i can have fun and be a part of something and share a journey but i do find myself making excuses and feel hopeless, but I hear you and I will try harder and use your words and advice to make changes. Thank you

[@marvelousdrewgaming]

Ngl the "your ideas suck" part of this really took the motivation out of me. Makes me feel like to be successful at this I'm gonna have to don't things I'm not interested in versus what I am interested in

[@Missinde01]

thank you for this great info! Back in April was the first time I've had the thought to try streaming and making content. The only social media I cared to use was FB and KZbin. I didn't think I'd ever need TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, Instagram etc. So I am slowly learning each of these platforms and experimenting on what is working now for me while I continue to learn and grow. I am a woman over 50 who has been a gamer ever since Pong came out when I was a little kid in the 70s. I figure since I'm not the typical gamer (a woman over 50), I would use that angle to try and stand out. I've been watching your videos. You have really helped me alot. thank you, Missinde_ P.S: I refuse to grow up! LOL

[@4tarobyte]

Gaming ever since Pong... That is a cool claim to fame, haha

[@Missinde01]

@@4tarobyte lol it's true! I remember we were playing Pong on a black&white tV! It's crazy how much gaming has evolved since then.

[@HybridZoo]

I haven't posted any videos yet because of computer problems, but after working on a website for 6 months and it being released for a month, I earned $15. It's not much, but it's probably more than I'd have earned after making gaming videos for 6 to 7 months.

[@TodaysAudrey]

The added "maybe I just suck at singing and playing the violin" is an added aspect for me. The 6 viewers who watch me *really* are loyal and regularly give solid reasons why they keep returning, but I can see other musicians (and their numbers). Maybe the other musicians aren't old housewives who maintain all household meals and tasks for 4 filthy creatures, but I suppose I could become my own staff of 6 to propagate seeker content on other platforms (learning 14 additional pieces of software for great-looking edited stuff!). 🤣🤣 I started streaming because it "seemed safer" than singing on an actual street corner, but perhaps that is all my level of performance really warrants! Thanks for the reality check! 👏👏👏

[@WhopyStompy]

Dude is spot on. Feel like a lot of people need to hear this; not just potential streamers and content creators. I'm not excusing myself from those categories either. Excuses are crutches.

[@JonathanDtz]

100% true. We just expect to grow with 0 effort, as if content creation wasn’t a real job. In a typical job, you gotta earn that promotion. I’m taking my first steps to actually trying, I enjoy streaming as a hobby, and since I started actually trying like 3 weeks ago, I’ve managed to get the 3 avg viewers , and am just 7 followers away from affiliate :)

[@jeronemoG]

I would recommend connecting with the same streamers that play the games you do and are your size (Following/Community) engage with their audience and it can help you build your own audience, also dont give up after a month or two no1 grows dramatically like that unless they have a huge following from another social so dont get discouraged just keep grinding!!

[@ItsBate]

Great video as always, time to happily head down the end-screen card hole! 😂👏

[@Leebe_workn]

How do you get custom overlays on twitch through your phone

[@DemonicBandaid]

Thanks for creating another wonderful video. At the end of the day the truth needs to be heard even if its painful.

[@CobaltFoxPlays]

5:04 I'm more working smarter, not harder. June was a free month for me from work, had a lot growth with uploads. July was back to work, no growth. American Truck Simulator is on sale, I put a WTF short moment from Twitch to YT, tiny growth... and still the beginning of August.

[@StreamScheme]

It’s one of those sayings that don’t really mean much, if I say work harder it can mean be smart make a plan and execute it. I’m never telling anyone to grind away obviously.

[@Itsa22pewpewpew]

I appreciate your tips and advice. I have a question about streamers who never turned on a camera or make effort to making their streams appealing and still carry 30 viewers ?I see a lot of small streamers speed grind while live and that’s a waste of time imo

[@teh_shaw4103]

Here is the golden question: How do people get inspiration for things like shortform content because I have been banging my head off the wall for weeks, trying to figure it out.

[@johnboles4541]

I won't comment from my business streaming account, but banger video >:) As much as I would love to say all of these don't apply to me, finding the motivation to edit videos sucks the life out of me like a vampire. I can sit there and edit and script & record & stream, but I'm not making nearly as much traction as I could be while offline, because I'm not posting anything. This month, starting on Saturday I'll be releasing shorts on my business account every Saturday & Wednesday. I hope the habit will stick so I can keep with consistent quality content in the future. Thank you for the hard-ball approach. ❤

[@bowser_reaper9287]

What would you recommend as the best software for editing either free or fairly cheap as limited funds

[@lawrence9713]

youtube has a trash encoder for livestream i think. the picture is still blurry at 1440p 14k bits, while twitch looks crystal clear on 1080p 6k bits. still nothing holding me back. but heavy lifting for my rig to have a nice looking video during livestream and for vod

[@StreamScheme]

Hey man, KZbin has far better tech, I’d look at your settings because there is a big reason why Esports are cancelling their deals with twitch to use KZbin as their streaming platform.

[@Tarak_Selic]

"If you're just going to watch this video, and do nothing with the information, What are you doing here" That's my queue to leave. I do not make content, nor do I want to. I was just here to waste time, and see if there was some useless info to absorb. But oh well.

[@StreamScheme]

Hey, you do you, that was more for the people who do stream but never put effort in :)

[@WreckSpecks]

Do you have a video going over how to make quality gaming tiktoks? I just got an elgato hd60x and a microphone and want to start making short gaming clips from my sessions

[@SaturdayTwitch]

this motivated me, I haven't streamed or made content in MONTHS and it SUCKS time to go to streamerbot and do some unique and badass stuff with it

[@migcreatesgames2622]

I probably have the least known category on steam on Twitch Software and Game development. But I'm doing alright on my streams and content. I do enjoy it and learn from this videoa

[@JacobGforce]

If only everyone told us the hard truths in a respectful way like this the world could be so much better.

[@mash_button]

Thanks for helping me with my twitch alerts on the discord a few days ago! :) Your the best

[@biancah9503]

I feel like I was doing well but then my bf was always around, we moved cities and have a housemate now. idk why I'm so anxious to stream when they are around 😭 I really enjoy it but man it's scary when there's anyone around hahah

[@RavenGamingEntertainmentStudio]

As always @Eljayem you tell it how it is. Which to most of us that need to hear it also appreciate it.

[@potatosensei9694]

this is more motivational than anything else ive come across with, thanks

[@cntrlcole]

Not lying I needed to see this as I get back to streaming after 2 months.

[@ChaoticNalilitoMC]

Honestly its knowing the harsh truth is why i know im never gonna grow. I cant come up with content ideas i want to do. At the least in the present time. I DO have 2 planned series for YT but thats it. Once theyre done i got no ideas

[@QueenTatooine]

Not sure how I missed this one but I appreciated the hard advice approach. It needs said. It needs heard.

[@JMTechZ]

Hi could you make a review video of your experience now on YT live? Its been 3 years for me and now it seems there is a van wagon of YT streamers going back to other platforms this makes the remember when i started and saw this back then.,

[@OhRisk]

How do you come up with ideas? In my niche everyone does the same thing and it gets boring and stale.

[@TruthComicMCOC]

Thank you very much for the content you put out and this specific video. It was a succinct vocalization of what I have been thinking, appreciate you telling the truth.

[@clore145]

Amazing video! Good kick in the butt lol ❤

[@Moss_Presents]

I felt attacked at the 6:20 mark... Not really, Im kidding. I really love your insights about content creation and hope you are doing great :D

[@akadain]

I already know i suck. Can be boring also. I been taking bits of your advise and trying to use it to better my streams. Been streaming around two years now but have been improving. Hopefully one day i will have content good enough to start posting on my KZbin channel.

[@Bubbly_Nuggets]

As someone who works a full time job and in a serious long term relationship, after watching this video…. There’s definitely no hope 😂

[@Mr...Monkey]

Very true, thanks for the advice man. 100% true information... I needed to hear this!

[@saynotothemeta993]

I make good videos and the watch time and like ratio etc is good but the hard part for me is naming the videos.. thumbnails are good but they're on a per video basis rather than a theme, and I think I need to get better at naming the videos. I hate clickbait so I never do that, but I do think there's a skill to naming videos and generating intrigue

[@bchad5793]

Great advice. Love your vids.

[@Shut1nneet]

Legendary moment at 04:09 awesome eljay!

[@ShOwOba]

heart ached during the entire stream... hopefully that makes me move a bit more

[@mewarriorwoman]

I don't like the grind mentality. I do content creation for my amusement and hopefully draw others in. I have a small community but lots of fun

[@DanCreaMundos]

What new "content creates" don't understand is that it doesn't matter if you record your video with a lumic gh6 or your voice with a Neumann u87 AI or spend 5 hours editing your video with premiere pro, boring content is still boring content. Your main and only goal at the start should be making content that is entertaining and fun to watch. Then think about your free time or how much you can spend.

[@DamagedPlushie]

This is my new favorite video

[@StreamScheme]

Thanks!!

[@autumnsartstudio]

I do art streams and so my content aint that exciting. Anxiety on stream causes me to stutter really bad so i really dont talk much due to mean people. After watching this video it made me want to quit content creation because my energy to do content is up and down depending on how i feel and how my 12 hrs work days go at my day job ( i work in home Healthcare). But no one really cares and now it feels like I'm just wasting my time and space on the Internet now. Thank you. 😅😢

[@micholblu]

Thank you

[@ArcheezTV]

finally someone saying it how it is!

[@plasmablue6483]

Im very friendly but def boring but u gave me a great idea so thank u

[@Loxo18]

Is wanting to be the best at something a good reason to want to stream or not?

[@michaelsaie3604]

This mf SPITTIN. All fax, no printer

[@synthwavedaddy]

It’s Luigi Time

[@Simplexis]

Bye old studio 👋

[@CanConMil]

Gee Eljay, you've lost weight!

[@DontRachQuit]

Destroy me Eljay ❤

[@jacobrussell5365]

You were wrong about one thing. None of these points upset me at all.

[@Saintipoo]

#own3dgiveaway love own3d.

[@streamerchallengelive]

Lets Goooooo!

[@gazhel]

The man speaks many truths. Whenever I want to feel motivated, you can always rely on videos like these

[@dysurvives]

It's all true, 100%. There are huge levels of self-improvement I need to work on with streaming/content creation. Especially on the content creation put out on YT itself. Planning actual stream events and trying to collaborate more with other very small creators. I have just been hitting go live for a while, sadly.

[@RunningWaterOhana]

Excuses don't matter in life. We have to step up if we want to succeed. But I have a ton of excuses. 😂

[@mayomeister]

6:24 no reason just seen the video

[@StreamScheme]

hahaha fair!

[@Salpowo]

"your motivation is wrong, you won't stick to to it over time", here's the danger in that thought: you can work REALLY hard for a REALLY long time .. and still get ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE because just like nobody cares about your excuses, nobody cares about how HARD or how MUCH you worked either, you can't just get stuck in a loop of publishing mediocre clip after clip and expect results, the critical part of "trial and error" nobody ever talks about is "feedback & reflection" ... If you're putting in work, and not seeing result, you need 👏 to 👏try 👏to 👏change 👏something 👏, get feedback from your peers, your friends, your mom, be honest with yourself about your clips, put yourself in your viewer's shoes. Do not just get stuck putting in reps, use your head.

[@StreamScheme]

That is what I say in the video, yep :) “do something different”

[@Thenottheskid]

First

[@mathewdempsey16]

This man keeps making basically the same video OVER and OVER and still gets views

[@StreamScheme]

I actually make a lot of different videos, but there are a few people who only click on one type of content, and then complain it’s similar to other content in the past. My last video was about KZbin growth for streaming and showed how I started from zero, that was new content, one before that was an open letter about failing, before that was a 30 minute breakdown on how I got 8 million shorts views, one before that was OBS setup, one before that was a news video, one before that was challenging myself to learn 7 skills in 7 days. Look you get the point, but in short, I really don’t make it over and over, it’s more just some people would rather click the “zero viewers” “brutal truth” content over the “I have to put work in” and then get upset.

[@SadokiSaji]

amogus

[@BaldGuy5399]

FIRST!!!

[@V1rt1go]

Second

[@RunningWaterOhana]

Thanks for everything! 🥰 Here's my entry: ❤#OW3NDGIVEAWAY ❤Stream platform: Twitch ❤My streamer name: @RunningWaterOhana ❤Theme overlay I'd like if I win: Tropical. ❤Others items I like: Dark Cat Animated emote Pack. HOWEVER, Is there Chicken emote pack? If so, That would be cool! ❤