Why You'll Quit Streaming And How To Avoid It

[@StreamScheme]

Hey #earlygang! Genuinely, do you have tips to help people find confidence, motivation, and keep improving? What are your running shorts? Have a happy holidays!

[@HereBeCush]

My running shorts are buried in a drawer somewhere... I should really sort that out 😂. Nice to have a reminder about the things you mentioned here as well, speaking of Mr Beast I think he once said something along the lines of "your first 100 videos will suck, talk to me at the 101st". If I'm in a position to give anyone a tip it would be that even one step in the right direction is progress, so as long as you're improving one thing about your content every video/every week, you're heading in the right direction :)

[@SeanTWright]

Video, shorts and live streaming! I do them all! Daily content for past month and I've noticed substantial growth in watch time and views. Thanx for the tip, btw.

[@SenditbruhhhTV]

Just had my first stream with over 10 people watching I was so stoked - keep going everyone !!!! Rooting for you all

[@javim001]

How long have you been streaming?

[@daveolander5054]

HELL YEAH! THATS AWESOME! CONGRATS! I got raided a bit ago with 40 viewers and haven't seen anything close to that since. I'm chasing that high! 😅😂

[@SenditbruhhhTV]

@@javim001 about 2 months now so at the time like a month and a half

[@SenditbruhhhTV]

@@daveolander5054 bruhhhh I wish hahah. That’s awesome dude keep going I’m sure you’ll get it again

[@Bread8468]

I reached 12 viewers one stream and started like a month ago :D

[@Mordant_Cassie]

Who here watches all these vids but streams to finish games. Streaming has helped me finish so many games that I probably would have never finished cause new shiny new games are constantly coming out

[@ImTrovie]

Honestly been on the struggle bus on twitch but watching your videos helps calm my mind down and just keep pushing to greater things!

[@bigbaaladon]

what do you stream brother

[@ImTrovie]

@@bigbaaladon mostly whatever I’m enjoying at the moment! So variety of games and irl stuff

[@HuntLabByAiscool]

Went down the rabbit hole and watched Mr. Beast's oldest stuff and was really encouranged. Highly recommend taking time to look at the oldest stuff from 'the big guys'

[@pinkfizz2023]

Thank you for this. I really needed it. I have very low confidence and self-esteem, so this video really helped.

[@inz002]

Instructions unclear, I do not have running shorts.

[@AngelValkry]

Looks like you can skip that step then. The cops trying to flag you down for being half naked will be extra motivation to run faster

[@inz002]

@@AngelValkry ain't nobody wanna chase my boney white butt :'D Butt, a good joke

[@AriochStarr]

My problem is personal, mostly my anxiety gets the better of me, but once I overcome it I generally have a decent time streaming. Even if I'm not very entertaining to watch/listen to I still try to make the most of it because I stream so infrequently. (Will watch the video later, busy with work right now)

[@RealGettoBirds]

Keep streaming! You got this.

[@TheFogFrog]

I don't have much to say except thank you for the video. It genuinely did help a lot more than you may have realised. Congratulations of your new daughter, she has amazing parents to guide her!

[@PrinceTrexus]

Just made Twitch affiliate earlier this week I'm super psyched at what the future holds.

[@dill34]

Started a podcast with my friend 2 years ago and just constantly keep pumping out content and I think it's only getting better but eventually we will get recognized. Also just started streaming there thanks for the advice

[@cynicalia]

This is the wildest video you’ve ever made, either way solid advice as always (even if I’ve heard you tell these again)

[@kalifornia909]

I really needed this video I am trying to grow my KZbin since twitch is shutting down in korea and I'm going through the same struggle as when I started on twitch. Thank you

[@Giraffinator]

The "tongue resting on your teeth" thing resonated with me more than it should have

[@IAmMightyMike]

This is a masterclass in motivation. I wish I could pin this video above my desk. Seriously.

[@xNativeDjx]

Ive been watching these vids and while ive seen a bunch of similar material. I loved you showing big streamers/tubers being scuffed. Cause it really felt like some of the videos i made

[@IAmMightyMike]

Yeah. I kinda feel like I'm burning out. I'm going to step away and take some post production classes. However, the 30 minute commitment a day is perfect and that first intro segment of other youtubers was kind of touching.

[@MrMilks_]

my biggest issue is that I dont know how to use all of the tech stuff you need. like making overlays and setting up my twitch page. Idk what to do. I thrive under 1-1 teaching, but that is expensive on the internet

[@StreamScheme]

I’ve got videos that cover all that step by step, you just need to watch them slowly and take it one step at a time. None of that stuff will hold you back.

[@DBGd]

hello, I started using Q2U as per your recommendation but I want to ask you how to make the voice loud and clear ( this is not just with Q2U I've been getting this problem with many mics )... it's like whenever I try to make it louder it becomes kinda blurry and if I lower it it becomes clear but low voice so idk where is the sweet spot for it

[@TheFamousUnderground]

I've literally put so much thought into my streams to make them meaningful (I use my channel for charity and GFMs for those in need). My issue is that I use Twitch for DJing which is already HEAVILY oversaturated. The most watchers I've ever had on a stream is 8, but I refuse to let that get me down. I feel like I'm very good at what I do so I'm just going to continue to stream to the same 1 or 2 faithful watchers and just hope for the best. Great vid as always Eljay!

[@Zvrra]

i feel like i'd look at it as a positive you got 8 people who could be doing anything else with their time but they chose you to watch. Think about that :j

[@PalpusThoughts]

My running shorts are literally just recording 1 voice line, if I record 1 voice line, the rest is gonna be done right then and there, motivation isn't only the cause of action, but the result of it :)

[@maxxcrafting7519]

My problem was anxiety Because when i would steam i would see that there was one person on the steam and there would be nothing in the chat and i was also afraid that i wasn't entertaining or funny it got to the point that i had a dream about it and i almost never dream

[@StreamScheme]

That one viewer is just you, everyone has one viewer because their browser counts themselves.

[@maxxcrafting7519]

@StreamScheme I figured, but I could never shake the thought that it wasn't me

[@VeilOnTabor]

I genuinely need help... I feel really awkward when streaming and I stop before the time that I want to.

[@partypandatv]

I was on a great upward growth trend and i took a two month break bc of personal stuff etc and im so discouraged to restart. I lost a few followers and it feels insurmountable :(

[@StreamScheme]

That’s why you should focus on KZbin :) I took a 3 month break from streaming due to COVID and came back to double viewership because KZbin kept bringing in viewers and was easy to do while sick

[@BobbzBlountz]

I mean the spotlight effect is real but I really think it’s mainly lack of engagement but you have given great ways to help get engagement! ❤ much love to you😊

[@StreamScheme]

People not watching or a lack of engagement is a symptom remember, it’s not the problem. You need to treat the actual problem, usually it’s discovery or content not being good enough. Solve that and people will watch. Good luck.

[@Chickenssy]

Been doing shorts every 1-2 days I’m not seeing much progress but I’m going to keep going

[@StreamScheme]

You’re likely not making them to appeal to the format properly, go watch my video about how I blew up a channel with shorts. I got 30 million views and 41K subs with them.

[@eraycer]

I switch over to KZbin last year and although grow is slow due to not being able to get raids from others I have found that I'm building on my own, on Twitch I felt that I was riding on the backs of others. Yes its a grind and youtube have not really updated things to help streamers but theres hope I guess.

[@lakishajeanty5681]

my thought process is "none of this is real.. we're living in the matrix"

[@Megansboxcam]

I’ve only been streaming a week now, starting to get the hang of it I think but just need to chat wi to people :(

[@nwolf8524]

How many takes did it take for the fast-paced monolog at 9:51?, kudos if on the first one, that was awesome, if not on the first, also kudos, I would have choked

[@StreamScheme]

Just one

[@cubewithav]

4:29 well done becoming a dad 🥳. great advice as usual

[@Gracovitz]

Good stuff as always Eljay! In my case I'm thinking of stopping due to people not watching me AND being stressed out about streaming (on twitch in my case) Have a good day!

[@StreamScheme]

People not watching is a symptom remember, it’s not the problem. You need to treat the actual problem, usually it’s discovery or content not being good enough. Solve that and people will watch. Good luck!

[@PrinceTrexus]

Question about the music is it copyright-free/royalty-free?

[@fishygell]

I am probably going to stop streaming cause my schedule is so busy. I don't expect to become big and I kind of did it for a bit of enjoyment and I would like to keep streaming I'm am just too busy.

[@Beistranhu]

Hi, Bro! I wanna share quickly my experience cause it may be useful for someone or maybe another video thou. ^^ I work a hell lot and make niched gaming videos as a hobby. Which goes nicely! 1-2 videos a week when I have more free time, 1 or 0 depending on the same rs BUT, when I started streaming (I did on KZbin) to have more contact with my community it was not as easy as I thought. Making videos take muuuuuuuch more time! However, I can split It on some days and that helps! But streaming has 1 big problem that made me quit in 1 week: It hurts the brain! It consumes too much attention to the chat! I record and edit videos to release stress, but streaming doesnt work the same way, it's the opposite! It feels like tough thinking! So it's Crazy hard to do It at night, after a long day 😅😢 My viewers were awesome, nice and extremely recepting. It was really fun! But due to It being so tiring for the mind/brain, I can't keep It. Making videos do better for me so far 😂💜 Hope It can reach someone and shed some light. Have fun, guys! 👊🏾

[@Zvrra]

Oh yea like a week ago i followed your video about about how to title your streams and instantly seen an increase in engagement lol

[@grahamtiedtke]

Is it still possible to stream decently with a not-so-great internet? I don’t think mine is terrible but people say my stream lags

[@StreamScheme]

Better to make videos :)

[@younesstibokka372]

What do you use to clip your videos into shorts ? and is it freee ^^

[@StreamScheme]

I record everything and do it manually

[@nontendostan]

Why mention manual breathing, now im stuck doing it.

[@StreamScheme]

gottem

[@HermanTG]

Congrats on the daughter 😊

[@BoomyWildchild]

What software is he using to make TikTok’s?

[@StreamScheme]

I edit them in premiere pro, but beginners can use DaVinci.

[@Yunyyyy_Live]

Damn I’ve been streaming for a week now and having been doing decent mostly people I know wathcing lol but it makes it so fun talking to people and reacting. One day I’m gonna get a random follower and chatter and it’s gonna make me explode of joy💪🙏

[@Cossack_Gaming]

As someone who started making videos and streaming a month ago. My advice would be, dont be checking your phone every minute to see how many views you got or if anyone left a comment with some feedback. (i am guilty of it) 😅 It will drive you nuts eventually. Better do it once a day.

[@aqu434]

i like a lot of tea (i dont like coffee) but green tea isnt one i really like either tbh

[@denbrew_]

I miss you streaming on twitch Sadge

[@StreamScheme]

Me too actually hahaha might come back early next year cause I want to test some new tools

[@FalconsGaming]

After 7 years. I have not quit. But it’s not getting any easier.

[@Wxyne_yt]

That last segment is so true

[@bigbaaladon]

my boy was preaching in this video .

[@mukechiltmal]

fyi to me audio and video seem desync

[@fazubattlecaster]

I am shocked to the core that you would disparage my tea drinking. I drink at least 44oz of unsweet iced tea per day. So what that my kids call it "salad water".

[@oneeyewitch]

I get 2 views max everytime i stream. But i do it for fun. I talk to myself while I game so I just stream so i feel less crazy talking to myself lol

[@aerinxp]

I'm here to reiterate how much tea sucks. Over here in America we threw it into the Boston harbor for a reason. Also freedom. 🇺🇸

[@Franbotplays]

Twitch is a horrible platform to start streaming literally I had zero most of the time. Now on tiktok I generally have a few people all talking.

[@StreamScheme]

This is what I’ve been saying for over a year now lmao

[@Seb_Kowalke]

That thumbnail is the definition of "That's what she said."

[@Firmbie]

Motivation can be a little hard to find sometimes when I literally have over 600 videos posted for very few views.,but I cant see where im going wrong.

[@XxBlazingSpeedxX]

Thumbnails need to be more attention grabbing and research what helps make your specific videos more searchable, idk how the content is but that could be a big help to start

[@Firmbie]

Thank for taking the time to give constructive feedback. I appreciate it@@XxBlazingSpeedxX

[@StreamScheme]

Amount of videos posted doesn’t equal growth, you could upload thousands of terrible videos. The difference between MrBeast and his hundreds of awful videos, is he spent time doing research and testing to improve. I’d say you need to spend more time making high quality clickable videos rather than sheer number.

[@Firmbie]

That's a fair point. Thank you for your constructive feedback. I appreciate any and all feedback. Keep up the great work mate.@@StreamScheme

[@PaperKidYT]

well my reason for quiting streaming is my computer breaks down after turning on for 2 minutes

[@mayowa11]

push past your limits!

[@Mecreator]

9:52 I think that eljay easily can rap: rap god

[@coinecc]

The tip about doing something everyday is perfect. Building a habit that eventually turns into (healthy) addiction is what builds the most momentum. I stream every single day, it's been weird the few days where I couldn't.

[@StreamScheme]

I couldn’t imagine streaming daily, I feel like it goes against the first tip of using small controllable goals to grow. Most growth comes from TikTok, shorts, and videos so I would rather devote my daily time to those so my streams grow faster and become a reward or way to interact with viewers rather than a habit

[@coinecc]

@@StreamScheme I'm probably staying away from shorts, which seems to go against YT convention but I don't mind slower growth with a smaller community to start out. To me, every stream feels rewarding and feedback is always good, so the formula will probably work itself out in time. I suppose one reason to go with shorts might be to get the subscriber count to partner with YT, since I have well over the required watch hours.

[@StreamScheme]

Shorts just bring in viewers while you’re asleep and river, that’s all, it’s not some quick growth hack, it’s the same as long form videos. Streams lack discovery without videos and shorts, but if you have external content your streams and following grow while offline.

[@NoBlanc_]

Yeah i got to 180 followers 2 years ago, made a decent 30 bucks, but i started to dislike it

[@denalidtx]

You've insulted my tea! Unsub! Unfollow! Block! Cancel!

[@StreamScheme]

Lmao

[@PeaceWarrior187]

Try your green tea with honey or brown sugar. It'll take away the "ass taste" 😂😂 Congratulations again on the baby. Godspeed Human.

[@TheOgresLair]

I’ll never quit streaming or content creation. Started this year and I’m enjoying what I do whether 1 person, 10, or 30+ are watching. It’s given me a sense of purpose in a way. I genuinely enjoy talking to random people that pop in my chat and seeing that people are enjoying my content. Love from The Ogre’s Lair ❤

[@KairiCaitlyn]

nice :]

[@RealBunnyRabbitGaming]

Hi

[@babz5706]

Write everg day 😵

[@VoodoooMaster]

ty

[@unlimitedzgh]

i stream for 1 year with 1 view i dont care lol doesnt matter shit xd

[@haterade5137]

That's why you quit and just make how to videos.