The Truth About Sam Kolder and Most Travel Vloggers (they work harder than you think)

[@UjamesH]

I wish all "rants" were this calming and informative.

[@VentureAddicts]

James Glickman 😂trust me I tried to do the high energy talking to cam thing. It’s not pretty

[@ms.5779]

@@VentureAddicts nicest Rant that I've seen!! I like the full emotion rants but seeing this changed my perspective. Thanks. I'm older so I can spot a hustle when I see one and I know its harder than a 9-5 but so rewarding!!

[@ragewiththemachine1188]

Unless you're really lucky, success in life is a highly concerted effort. Keep doing what you're doing so I can learn from it and thank you!!!!

[@shraddhagurung19]

Exactly my thoughts. No anxiety inducing happening, soothing indeed. He got my focus.

[@AlbertoMendoza]

I also do similar work like this (not in Sam's level) and yes I 100% agree. Nobody see's the long hours of editing and the behind the scenes. It's dope getting paid doing what you love but it still requires great work ethic and hustle.

[@VentureAddicts]

I appreciate the comment. Yah I'm sorry if I made it seem like only people on his level see that difficulty of work. We are in the same boat as you miles away from Sam's level but hustling just like the rest of us. Keep up the hustle man and thank you again for commenting

[@simoneast7]

Yeah, Sam’s videos make it look like he’s living it up on beaches and amazing places every single day. But then I read that he spent 500 hours editing the short film about his brother. I’m sure he enjoyed that labour of love, but that’s the hard work you don’t see behind all the glory scenes he puts together.

[@anthonypalanog8222]

Success is an iceberg. Most of us only see the tip of it, but under the surface of it, all the behind the scenes, all of the sleepless nights, the times when they just want to give up, these are all the factors why they are right there at the top of the game. That they didn't became lucky or any bullshit excuse that most of us creates to defend ourselves. Thank you so much for this wonderful piece of content which is 100% true!

[@VentureAddicts]

Anthony Palanog thank you for the kind words! You absolutely hit the nail on the head

[@anthonypalanog8222]

Excited to see more quality content from you guys! 💯🔥

[@OfTwoLands]

So true. So many times we got a message asking 'how can you travel so much?' 'or the I want your life' DM. We love what we do but you don't see the 70hrs a week we spend on building our brand. Nice video man.

[@VentureAddicts]

you're speaking truth... Thank you for the kind words!

[@markayala]

It's absurd that content we WANT to see gets unimaginable views while content we NEED to hear gets very few. This is so true especially in the social media generation that we live in. We make ourselves so unhappy by envying other people's highlights in their lives without considering the amount of work and dedication that allowed them to get there in the first place. We are a society of instant gratification.

[@VentureAddicts]

So true. thank you for pointing that out. I actually have read a couple studies where it's turns into a chemical issue in the brain. Insane...

[@MitchLally]

Dude this video was so motivating! Thank you.

[@huskysquad]

thank yoyl Something we get repeatedly on our channel and instagram. The grind is BEYOND real and not something everyone would even want to do. You have to love it! Well done!

[@VentureAddicts]

Thank you VERY much

[@chris.chiutena]

Bro this rant is awesome! :) Great insights and content! You guys inspire me to be better and visualize the possibilities of this video creation/ media space. Thanks bro

[@Ade2bee]

Anyone who has even tried to edit a vid in a comprehensive and engaging way knows it is hard, let alone shoot and finalise it

[@Theproudwall]

Definitely true! I travel so much to shoot and people always think I'm on holiday. It does make me wish people didn't glamorise their film trips and not show the reality because it gets a lot of viewers down thinking these people on Instagram don't work hard and get things in life easily. There's beauty in struggle so not sure why it's so hidden

[@VentureAddicts]

I wish I could shake your hand for that last sentence. There is more beauty in the struggle than people imagine. But because it's not shown you get this weird complex that work is bad and fake instagram holiday shots are good. Anyway I agree 1000% with everything you said. Appreciate the comment!

[@CebuLife]

Even with our small channel, a lot of time we would have rested/slept/partying was spent shooting and editing instead. I can't imagine how much work goes into larger productions; how much work goes into getting that production.

[@VentureAddicts]

Oh man we are the same way. We look at where we are and reflect on how much work it was and then look at the things that are 10x that and it's hard to even fathom. Good point for sure. Thanks for sharing

[@EduarFilms]

Just bumped into this video while getting bored of editing my travel video, what you mentioned is spot on and many people don't realize the amount of time behind an edit. I've never worked as a videograper or whatever, I've always had a regular 9 to 5 job and just go film whenever I can take a vacation, as many other youtubers do around here. I really respect the work full time videographers/photographers/filmmakers do just because it requires a lot of effort to make it to the level of getting paid for it.

[@VentureAddicts]

EduarFilms so true man. Especially about the editing. Time sometimes clients are blown away when I put it’s going to take 4 days to edit a 1day shoot

[@NikPaswan]

Great video man, it's really helpful and it cleared a lot of questions which were in my head

[@GMoney-B]

This was such a well spoken video. Thank you for sharing. More people and younger people REALLY REALLY need this. One of the biggest complaints among employers and or other entrepreneurs mention in regards to working with millennials is that they don’t know how to work because they expect everything to come naturally. True success is rather very UNnatural. I don’t speak accusingly though, I feel I needed this info too as a reminder that I have to keep pushing even though things have been hard lately. Success is just around the corner to those who keep working for it.

[@adamnelson4859]

First of all, the term millennials is divisive and hypocritical. Every generation has a preceding generation that condescends to them and minimizes any genuine effort they make to advance their own lives the way way. You can go all the way back and it's the same, if you wanna play that game of who suffered more than I guess you're dad was way tougher than you. Oh, not to be accusatory, but I don't buy it for a goddamn minute. Ageism and ignorance is not just us. It's you. Especially if you don't understand why anyone that you're so casually dismissing as less hard-working than you hates your guts. Let's talk about the unobserved thing. Looks at the inflation rate. Look at the cost of a four year college on a timeline. Look at the disparity between cost of living and non-degree jobs those young people had to try and make work in the areas and situations they find themselves in. Don't minimize other people's struggle. Please. Be respectful of others as though they were CAPABLE of understanding you. Imma go fuckn meditate, with my shirt ON. Before I say something stupid I might regret.

[@GMoney-B]

@@adamnelson4859 Dude, if you have your level of animosity and rage from my comment then that’s your problem. I hate the word triggered because it’s so overused but clearly something in my comment triggered the hell out of you. Why? I never said all millennials, in fact I just pointed out an actual fact and statistic that has been found many times that millennials are often (often meaning not always)found to not be as focused or driven as other generations in the work place. Also I am a millennial so clearly I am not saying all millennials. And in regards to the term millennial, I hate it too but guess what, to describe a tree you have to call it a tree for others to know what you’re talking about. I also don’t recall calling you personally out saying that you did not work your ass off since I’ve never seen you in person or online before, so what’s the issue? You assumed a heck of a lot from my comment that isn’t the case. So yes, I think you are on the right track with doing your jp Sears meditation session. Namaste 🙏🏻.

[@fatahillahvath3009]

It is very very true opinion, i know how it feel when it comes to editing, people only know how good your work while they don't know how hard we took time only for that good artwork. Nice video!!!!

[@VentureAddicts]

Good point on the editing specifically. The number of hours put into staring at a screen is insane...

[@fatahillahvath3009]

Venture Addicts That is true, sometimes i don't sleep for just finishing it before the deadline, and yeah, i enjoy this kind of work. This is insane and so challenging.

[@krentmanacap3446]

Make good connections, find clients, make good connections with clients

[@MatthewMolletVlogs1]

You have to acknowledge the grind that must go into the filming and even more so the editing of some of the higher end travel vloggers 👌🏽

[@VentureAddicts]

So true. So much behind the scenes

[@JakeMasseyFilms]

I’m getting into travel films and was worried that this video was going to say “it’s easy and they don’t deserve it” I’m very glad that was not the case. I’m prepared to put in the hard hours and make it happen for me :)

[@KennySren]

Wow this is so true. 100% agreed on this one ! I still remember editing until 4 am and had to go to school at 7 am. It’s way harder than you think therefore I really admired Sam’s work ethic and hustle. Thank you for making this video man. It definitely inspired me to work even harder.

[@VentureAddicts]

Kenny Søren you’re so right man. All that people see is the final product and think about the adventures on screen. Blows people’s mind to hear that sometimes you spend more time editing than actually recording😂 keep working hard, man. You’re doing great work

[@ANDRIANFEMIXOBOY]

All of your explanation 100% I am agreed, but you know kold have a good team too & he's the part from BD team. It's just my opinion correction me if I am wrong.

[@VentureAddicts]

You know now that I think about it you are 100% right on that. The team aspect of it definitely would've been good to hit on. Thanks man!

[@ands55]

Are you sure he's still part of the BD team though?

[@rileybeck382]

ANDRIAN FEMIXOBOY lmao he’s not apart of BD anymore. I know him personally. He left BD a year ago cause they would use all of his work and say it was their own and he got tired of it. Now he freelances only

[@DomRyanFilms]

I Agree, there’s more to it than you see in the travel video. Hard work and hustle

[@VentureAddicts]

Right on the money, Dom. So easy to fall into the fantasy of it all

[@michaelfrymus]

I want to see the actual 'work' he does when traveling. I've seen a few promo content for the resorts he stays at... But I'm wondering what else he does. What can I do, WHO could you work for that will pay you to travel to their destination to film for them...

[@VentureAddicts]

Michael Frymus good clients would be resorts or travel bureaus of areas. Anyone that makes their money off of people going there could benefit from cinematic content

[@Broziah]

So good🙌🏼 I was hoping there was something like this on KZbin. Glad I came across your video

[@VentureAddicts]

Broziah damn I had no idea it would resonate this well. I appreciate that more than you know

[@jeremy.miller]

Traveling the world and making videos is my main goal in life right now💥🙏🏼 anybody have tips on how to get my foot in the door?

[@surfacetoair6940]

what they see is the end product.. and all they think that it is easy.. totally agree on you bro!! AMEN!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Nailed it! Are you based in Houston? I’m a photographer in houston tx!

[@VentureAddicts]

Yes we are. Do you want to do photo for us on a project if we need you?

[@masturamustafar5494]

Very interesting! I have been following Sam Kolder and admired his works. Yes it is all about work behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing more details. Yours not too bad either Venture Addicts!! Good job.

[@VentureAddicts]

Mastura Mustafar thanks so much for the feedback and kind words. We are doing our best to grow in our own skills and put out good content

[@manuelneni4711]

Omg I never thought that way.. That's why theses guys are making a great travel video 😯

[@drgjengdahl2709]

Soo true! Literally my friends were blown away that I get to fly to Panama, but have no idea the past week, was up 4 nights till 2/3am editing the other video😂

[@VentureAddicts]

Dr Gjengdahl Congrats on the trip and keep up the hard work💪 I bet you got a lot of hilarious texts from your friends

[@drgjengdahl2709]

@@VentureAddicts thanks man! Yeah I got some funny texts😂 my parents were super proud 👌 one of my friends had the guts to say "lucky" I was like, "I work my ass off, what's stopping you?" I'm still super excited though!!!

[@LaloRacer1]

Yooo you live in Houston too? Let's link up!

[@VentureAddicts]

Let’s do it! Shoot me a DM on Instagram @ventureaddicts and say you care from KZbin!

[@wcsdiaries]

@@VentureAddicts I guess the real question is but how do I get started and BECOME like a sam kolder without some kind of life changing opporunity/mentor like the chainsmokers? The hardest part imo is going from obscurity to having an audience, which is really hard to do when you're just an unknown person

[@schoeferfilm]

So true - it is a hard work - but to create films, it is so inspiring 👍🏻🎥🎬 best regards from a small german 🇩🇪 filmmaker 😉

[@VentureAddicts]

So cool hearing all the way from Germany! Thank you for the kind words

[@FrecklesOnTheBeach]

So true! It's really hard work and very stressful. I think it is so inspiring and impressive to see what people like Sam kolder are creating and doing, to end up on those places.

[@VentureAddicts]

DEFINITELY! also, awesome username!

[@uditkalra6586]

Thanks, really informative as I was thinking the same.

[@michaelfrymus]

I figured most would be doing other work on the side, but I was always curious as to what it was. I would sometimes find random videos created by Sam and realizing he did other work we never got to see. I am curious to know more in detail as to the work they do. I have ideas myself, but Id like more advise/help so I can reach out to companies, brands, etc. all over the world

[@VentureAddicts]

I think it’s definitely important to think about and realize that as long as you can provide great videoyou can virtually reach out to brands anywhere in the world and “get paid to travel” I think the most important thing here is to get great at your craft and get great at selling it

[@Catchthesehands]

this makes so much sense and is a real reality check

[@VentureAddicts]

Reloaded thanks so much. I still hate that it’s not talked about much. One day at a time👍

[@Leprutz]

I always say ther is two sides to a coin.. Now you are totally right, lots of hard work that pays your bills. But all these cool videos you like, is like what? The other half of your time, where you actually do hava a lotof fun. It's always give or take. Two weeks hard work and then the next work is in two other weeks for example and then you have two weeks in between with your time. So yes, loads of work, I know, but only saying that it is all hustle is a bit of a stretch. Specially when the job you do is something you love.

[@VentureAddicts]

True words man. True Words. Thanks for bringing some fresh perspective

[@Leprutz]

@@VentureAddicts Hey I must thank you for bringing up that video and talking staight. I know how hard it is when people say: Oh they just have good times and stuff... and ah look what a cool life they have. I do the exact same thing. I am always like: Hell, I am 34 years old and why isn't that me having that life? In some sort I know the whole lotta work that is behind all that, what i takes to make a film, doesn't matter what kind of video. It's above all a game of Patience. But when you love doing what you do... I can hardly call it work. I was woring on a short film for 2 days straight with one night only 4 hours of sleep. We worked our asses off. I loved it. It wasn't work for me, even though I thought the story was shit and it wasn't my project. That's why I am saying: yeaaahahahahahha.- you're right but you're not. Lol. Ther isn't just an easy answer to it and there will always be people bitching around. Like me.. Sometimes. Lol. I apreciate the time you took to read my comment though means a lot to me and keep up with your very hard and above very good work. I just hope to get there someday too. Wish you all the best. Horible I am talking way too much.

[@theadventurersclub3669]

Great rant! 💯

[@VentureAddicts]

Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it

[@RareYoshi]

whats the song called in the intro and outro?

[@VentureAddicts]

Rare Yoshi By My Side - K. Solis

[@RareYoshi]

Venture Addicts thank you,I heard this song in this and another video, and it was driving me nuts not knowing the name!

[@jamie5252]

It ain’t hard work if you’re obsessed with it

[@VentureAddicts]

VERY fair point!!

[@Roman.the.explorer]

If you do it for yourself not for client

[@DreSignificant]

Amazing video bro!

[@VentureAddicts]

Thank you, Kadre

[@TheSkyHighFilms]

Great video! And very on point!

[@VentureAddicts]

SkyHighFilms thank you, buddy! That means the world❤️

[@emilygallong799]

No doubt do I think that travel vloggers work hard and spend tireless hours to make unique content but i think you’re forgetting the fact that most ppl would instantly trade places with travel vloggers to be able to go on the adventures they do. Getting to film exotic places that most ppl don’t get the chance to ever see in their lifetime is really a glorious job. And editing is hard and all but I think they’re really the lucky ones when it comes to that. Also a lot of the travel vloggers had a lot easier journey to making the amount of money they do vs going to college and working your ass off but still not getting a equal paying job. Also Let’s be honest. travel vloggers are usually the attractive ppl and I’m not saying that they have their career because they’re attractive but it’s a big factor. Overall I think normal ppl see the facade you’re taking about because they’d much rather have travel vloggers lives than spend their life stuck in a job that they hate.

[@VentureAddicts]

You've got a point in a lot of ways for sure. and I definitely respect your side of things. Everyone is on a spectrum of how "easy" their road has been for sure.

[@Hangingwithtyrell]

This video is lowkey revolutionary

[@VentureAddicts]

Hanging with Tyrell All Good Vibes I appreciate your kind words and good vibes, Tyrell. Means a lot

[@6Kaddouri]

Good stuff mate, would call this insight not a rant!

[@VentureAddicts]

Thanks for the love. I really do appreciate it. Also, I love your video "start with why". One of my favorite quotes is "A man with a why will figure out any how"

[@philippmartius]

Awesome video! Very well explained!

[@VentureAddicts]

Suitram thank you, man. Did my best. Still getting used to this whole talking to the camera thing

[@arthsagaoinit2891]

Thanks for the insight

[@magnusflechsenhaar]

i started editing with 8, four years before sam kolder 💥

[@VentureAddicts]

Your videos are super impressive man!

[@magnusflechsenhaar]

Venture Addicts wow thank you!

[@jinraigami3349]

Just looks at his old video. He is so old compared to his age. I bet he is so tired.

[@VentureAddicts]

You're telling me! I bet it's extremely tiring doing what he does non stop

[@DVZM.]

And he is still only 22 years old! :O

[@jinraigami3349]

@@VentureAddicts yep. Based on his videos, he would need to work even after the flight, and most of the time, he barely sleeps over 5 hours a day.

[@ELJAGUAR]

you have to understand that the fancy artsy content you watch in socials, it is your own PR Agency and one day you will get more jobs for people that look for that but from now, keep working in any opportunity i just shared yesterday an old Casey Neistat's Keynote about his career in adversteisment and filmmaking in general and said basically the same thing. Thanks for this video guys #bwnc

[@VentureAddicts]

Thank you for the thoughtful reply. You're awesome. I'll have to take a look at that video. Thank you so much for sharing

[@zahrafilms]

Sam kolder is mine favourite also

[@VentureAddicts]

zahra films he’s a very good one to follow💪

[@zahrafilms]

yes and yo too sir....

[@JunsuePark]

I’m sorry but travel photographers (the influencers, not journalists) do not work hard. On the other hand, telling a story takes a LOT of time through video, which is why I respect people like Sam. But anyone doing strictly photography is living the dream lol

[@VentureAddicts]

Junsue Park interesting take. I respect your opinion

[@williamkung9863]

simply editing a beautiful photos needs effort and hardwork..

[@simoneast7]

Yeah, Sam tweeted that he makes little (or even zero) from KZbin: twitter.com/samkolder/status/1146930879085723648?s=21 His income comes from client work and brand deals.

[@huntstyle]

It's always the case! Shoot, I have a full-time job and only upload one video per week, and post photos from trips over time, and people seem to think I'm always traveling! Nope! Only on the weekends and vacations!

[@VentureAddicts]

Huntstyle it’s a weird cycle isn’t it?! Glad you see it the same way. Appreciate you leaving the comment as well

[@ChrisRDodd]

So you're saying that it's their client work that pays the bills? I wonder why they never share any of that on video then 🤔. If this is true then they're not painting a very accurate picture.

[@VentureAddicts]

I'd say client work is paying the bills 95% of the time from the really talented creators. In my opinion they don't show it on video because often times it's not super exciting. Take us for example. We went out to San Francisco recently and shot a corporate retreat for a company. It was the cinematic standing on top of a mountain stuff that a lot of viewers want to see. Same for guys like Kolder. Maybe the stuff that pays the bills is "boring". I could be wrong though

[@ChrisRDodd]

Makes sense. Like, I don't post any videos I make for family events at the mall haha that's just for the money.

[@ChrisRDodd]

I just checked his website and in his 'portfolio', he seems to just have his brand deals and chainsmokers stuff. www.samkolder.com/work/ Maybe he makes a full-time living doing the brand deals now. Anyways, apparently he's going to be interviewed on 'Leaders Create Leaders' so I'm really looking forward to that.

[@nrg8763]

PewDiePie is that you ?

[@VentureAddicts]

VIBGYOR 😂you know how many times I’ve been asked that on the street?

[@nrg8763]

@@VentureAddicts one can say the resemblance is uncanny.

[@fairmedia1388]

Hey great video! Btw I just made a video on my holiday and it would be awesome if you could have a quick look at possibly give me some feed back!👍🏻 ( WhitSundays Holiday)

[@frostvisto9610]

Epic! I subbed. Amen

[@VentureAddicts]

Frost Visto so glad you liked it! Thanks for the kind words

[@AndreCostaco]

Amazing

[@VentureAddicts]

Higher Vana thanks for the kind words! We are trying

[@darshannath5188]

Make sure to follow sam and beautiful destination (jk).. The words u said are so true !!

[@VentureAddicts]

hahaha you're killing me, man. and thank you for the kind words. We are doing our best over here

[@chosenideahandle]

Sam Kolder was born in 1996, so he hasn't even spent a lot of time living. He happens to be a very naturally talented young guy, who no question sleeps very little. His drive has packed a ton of work into very little time. I think calling a filmmaker like him a travel vlogger though, is like calling the Vagabrothers filmmakers. That polished turd "East of Eden" they take credit for isn't actually their work (to be fair they did admit once to only acting in it, but since then they've just taken credit for the whole thing).

[@VentureAddicts]

You are correct. Looking back now I could see it being valuable to make a bigger distinction between filmmaker and travel vlogger

[@apidas]

nah. they're just hyped

[@VentureAddicts]

mospies 😂true