What it's really like being a 42yr Old, Full-Time, Low-Tier YouTuber

[@khanceptbelal]

One of the things that's helped me stay present with trips with family and things like that where I'll bring a camera. And I'll still record content but more in the sense of "no expectations". Meaning, anything I'm capturing is simply for the sake of memory. I may or may not even edit it. Maybe make it all professional and everything but it's only being distributed if at all to family. I have found that my immediate family and in-laws have appreciated this shift from me. It may mean less videos for the public - thus a direct effect on the immediate bottom line. But what matters to me is that I get to practice my craft and share with those whom I care about.

[@BrandonTalbot]

Yeah my family knows I'm gonna have a camera on me, but I now bring small point and shoots, cameras where I'm not really incentivized to record "Content" But just good memories for us to share. Thanks for the suggestion on how you make it work man.

[@STAGFITNESS]

I feel all your stuggles Brandon, thanks for sharing as it helps knowing its not just me and 32k subs congrats!

[@BrandonTalbot]

Nope - we all feel what you’re feeling man! Thanks for the support homie

[@ZachMayfield]

Look mom I made it into a Brandon Talbot video!!!!!!! For real you're the absolute best dude, so stoked we got to meet up and hang out.

[@BrandonTalbot]

Thank you my friend. Gangster photo BtW

[@TheFinalCutBro]

The last point about always being ON is sooooo dang true. I absolutely love what I get to do, but wish I could just shut my brain off once in a while and just enjoy whatever I’m doing in that moment.

[@BrandonTalbot]

Other than dealing with brands that don’t have their shit together it’s the only true downside (for me personally) to this job

[@fredgrejda4610]

Thank you. Great video. Keep up the great work.

[@BrandonTalbot]

Thanks, will do!

[@TylerEdwards]

great content dude. that chair email had me cracking up too haha

[@BrandonTalbot]

Apparently a lot of people are dealing with that guy haha. Thanks big man!

[@iamericlenz]

Thank you for sharing these amazing insights! 👊

[@BrandonTalbot]

Thanks for watching buddy :-)

[@marakalow196]

Loved this information and your skills! Thanks!

[@BrandonTalbot]

You are so welcome!

[@nickchristyfilms]

Love your work dude! (That Melin cap is sick!!)

[@BrandonTalbot]

Appreciate it! And yeah this cap gets many compliments

[@matthewTobrien]

Loved this, BT. And the FOMO / “How do I make some content out of this?” is so real. I’m going away for a week for the 4th and wondering how I can squeeze some videos out of it for the photography channel. Appreciate you being so open and honest!

[@BrandonTalbot]

It feels like everything you do has to be “worth it” like if every second of everything you do isn’t content you’re not making the most of it and that’s a crap feeling.

[@matthewTobrien]

@@BrandonTalbot Exactly! All while I’m deciding which 7 cameras to take with me on our trip… 🤪

[@BrandonTalbot]

I more than most understand this plight

[@X.C_]

Hej BT! Thanks for the insight about being a KZbinr

[@BrandonTalbot]

Any time! hope you enjoyed it:)

[@Josh_Sattin]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts dude. Not being able to turn off thinking about making content is a tough one.

[@BrandonTalbot]

Yeah it’s really hard to just be content and live in the moment

[@EclipseYourself-dp3wr]

Great video BT! Start planning that trip to Australia next :)

[@BrandonTalbot]

YESSESS

[@collinkendall2028]

The "watercolor" Melin hats are so fire! Another great video BT! Your edits are top notch.

[@BrandonTalbot]

I’ve never had so many compliments on a hat thanks man. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@dagurorarinsson2827]

usually with youyube when you put in the effort its just a matter of time

[@BrandonTalbot]

Cheers!

[@loudandclearmedia]

Or you could just be like me and view everything as "nah...people won't want to watch that," and then go about your day. Maybe I should make a video about THAT. 😅

[@BrandonTalbot]

But would people want to watch that? 😏😏 but yes you should.

[@mhe_golf1215]

Thanks for being transparent about this. I have always said you are sooooo underrated in the tech/fitness world of KZbin. I am excited to watch your channel grow! Have you thought about ways to reach a wider audience or improve your engagement? Let’s get that sub count up 🫡

[@BrandonTalbot]

Thanks incredibly kind of you. It’s not something I worry to much about. I’m doing what I want and how I do it.

[@serendipity_coin]

What is this is dystopia here already?

[@BrandonTalbot]

No clue what you mean.

[@soufianezegoudi4621]

You are basically a pdf-file

[@BrandonTalbot]

No clue what that means