You're going to hit 100k+ followers with a 9-5 job in 2025..but you need a new weekly plan first

[@TessBarclay]

The 9-5 old vlogs playlist has been created LOL: kzbin.info/aero/PLPkb6BYNSQeHXxCUOX-rx5t-wXzsDGBcr

[@wendyedelarosa]

Thank you!!!❤ I’m starting a new 8-5 on Tuesday, such great timing I got this!!

[@bewitchedbylena]

I never know if what I’m doing “doesn’t work” or if it’s just about persistence

[@blissieyou]

Honestly same and it kils mee

[@privvvvvv]

might be worth it to pay for someone to review your content and give feedback :)

[@camyyroque]

same here :(

[@Sydney-bf4yt]

@@privvvvvveven they don’t know 🥹 I think you just have to do what feels good

[@TessBarclay]

Oooh I love this!! I can do a video on this!! 💗💗 I feel like give each piece of content/style 3 times & if it’s not working, throw it into ChatGPT and ask it why they think it’s not performing!

[@iamchanel_b]

LISTENNNNNNNN!!! what you said about batching content is literally the VERY thing that I try to explain to people! Like omgggg , the energy be off and the energy does not lie! I literally thought I was the only person in the world that felt this way 😱

[@TessBarclay]

RIGHT!! The girls who get it get it!!

[@sandymakesplans]

Not a single lie

[@raquelfigueroa]

I’m at work watching this because I have a burning desire to grow my KZbin Channel and add so much value to others. I love your KZbin channel and I am so grateful for all you do for all of us who are just trying to figure it out.

[@sandymakesplans]

I hope you don't get burnt out 😅

[@wendyedelarosa]

Love these tips!! I was using my mornings to script & my lunch break to film on TT.😊

[@DrQuindelJones]

I actually really needed to hear that “less is more” mindset. I’m starting my scientific career while also growing my KZbin and Substack so I’ve had soooo many ideas. I then had the brilliant idea to ALSO bump up to 2 weekly videos on KZbin and lowkey started burning myself out this month trying to do every single thing 😅 I’ve simplified my approach and can literally feel my shoulders backing away from hugging my ears

[@sandymakesplans]

What do you do?

[@DrQuindelJones]

@sandymakesplans I’m an applied mathematician that uses computer science to represent biological systems. I work in medicine as a research scientist (immunology) 👩🏽‍💻

[@GabrielleSValentine]

I don’t work a 9 to 5 job but I’m a stay at home mom so I’m pretty much working all around the clock lol especially at times like this when my husband is overseas for work (military). I don’t have a dedicated mom channel so I’m generally doing most of my content around my kids’ schedules. Your advice has been so helpful! Thank you so much for what you do, girl. Love it here. 🫶🏾

[@TessBarclay]

You're so amazing!! I'm so glad I can help - that means the world!! You got this!!

[@ASMRKay_]

PLEASE make the vlog playlist. I'd love to binge them all.

[@AllStephnGames]

This resonated with me so much!!! As a full-time 9-5 girlie and building a KZbin channel for the past two years! I probably cry daily from burnout hahaha! I truly need to build a process!!! Thank you for this!!!

[@CaeliFaye]

i’m not a corporate girly but i love your focus on mental health for content creation! your approach and mindset is so inspiring and reassuring at the same time, i could listen to u talk about it for hours❤

[@tabithathewholistic]

Omg I'm SO glad I'm not the only one who's not a batching and scheduling type creator!! 😭 I don't have a 9-5, but I like more of the flexible structure aspect. I have YT, IG and a podcast for my new brand, so my content feels more fresh when its not batched. I thought I was a literal weirdo 😅

[@TessBarclay]

RIGHT!! The girls who get it get it!

[@tabithathewholistic]

@@TessBarclay 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Caulis-Flosaq345]

Hi Tess, I just want to say that I love your personality, you're so bubbly , always smiling and I really do love your content. Thank you so much.

[@GetElevatedWithMe]

Gosh you inspire me so much Tess!! 2025 is the year of content creation and book writing ❤ my podcast with my sister will take off like a rocket! 🚀

[@TessBarclay]

That's so exciting!! YES!! I love a sister podcast!!

[@itsjesshart]

Loveeee! Been trying to be consistent with my morning vlogs and trying to just keep seeing what works. So helpful!💛

[@TessBarclay]

Yay!! I love morning vlogs! You got this!

[@DrSarahsCafe]

I have a similar feeling about leaving my full time job as a professor. I could have stayed longer saved money and had less pressure to grow my own business sustainably and sanely 😅

[@TessBarclay]

Yes!! It's so true!! You get it!

[@shayna.glazier]

we’d love a “life after 9-5” video 🤩

[@TessBarclay]

Yay okay!! On it!! 💓

[@Kailyn.Sedillos]

Absolutely love this message! I needed to hear this! Thank you!

[@TessBarclay]

I'm so glad, thank you so much for watching!

[@8randomprettysecret8]

Thank you so much! Hoping all is well these days 💃

[@TessBarclay]

Thank you so much!! You too!

[@princessoprah1]

This is a great video! Having a full time job and trying to grow as a content creator and build my socials feels like a challenge but I’m determined

[@TessBarclay]

You got this!! 💓

[@becomingshonnonnicole3344]

I would love to see a vlog playlist that includes your very first ones. I am always curious as to how creators start out and progress over time. It's really inspiring for those of us first starting out. And thank you for all the gems in this video!!

[@TessBarclay]

It's posted!! & thank you so much, that means the world!! 🥹

[@Desireebelveal]

I work 9-5, single mom and have a small business. What helps me is weekly to do lists.. i do the same things over and over every week. For my small business, i can only manage to do a reel a week. The rest of my focus is on my 9-5 and home life. And the batching energy is so true.

[@sukhwansukhwan]

Thank you so much Tess!! Your videos and tips are so helpful!! 💞

[@TessBarclay]

Thank YOU so much for watching!!

[@sammybelove]

I SO feel you with the Albert Einstein reference 😂 I feel like it’s so hard to know if it’s not working because it’s not working or because I just need to stay consistent and build up that trust factor.

[@jennyminney]

this was so helpful!! i love your authenticity and honestly, you got me here with my notebook out taking notes!

[@TessBarclay]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@alondrahurtado6543]

I love this so much, so helpful❤❤❤

[@hannahmoserinteriors]

What microphone do you use?! The sound quality is immaculate-I need to know!

[@TessBarclay]

I can add this into a vlog! I use the Samson microphone but I do a TON of after-production filters/tweaks & curves to the audio to make it sound crisp!

[@hannahmoserinteriors]

@ yes!! That would be amazing! Thank you! 😊

[@monicadvance]

Tess, I needed this entire video! Thank you! I work a 9-5 as a therapist but I am also personal branding as a therapist, writer, and speaker on socials. I had to start over on IG due to my first account getting compromised. I realized that I feel burnt out on IG even though I like the app. But I feel so boxed in on IG as I have a lot to say. And I have been gravitating to creating more long form content. I seem to have more audiences on LinkedIn and KZbin. I needed what you said about testing things out and not pushing yourself too hard. It’s okay to not post 24/7.

[@zoeyates1001]

I loved this video! Thank you so much, I really needed this and I hope it helps!

[@MirandaMix]

I picked up so many great tips from this video, thank you!!

[@shimailapinto2584]

Love your videos, they hv so much depth and information. Can u make a vidoe on how to make content with a 9 to 5 job plz? ❤❤❤❤

[@Georgie-l5y]

This was amaaaazing!! So inspiring xx

[@TessBarclay]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad!! 🥹

[@180waves]

No way you worked where they filmed Suits!!!!! ❤

[@TessBarclay]

Yes!! At KPMG in PM for Marketing!

[@Souzafamilyadventures]

🙌🙌id love to quit the 9-5

[@Miikarrab]

I love your thumbnails

[@TessBarclay]

Aw thank you so much! I have so much fun making them!

[@lazyhikers]

Small creators here!

[@BreannaInBrooklyn]

working in the Suits building is such cool corporate lore~

[@TessBarclay]

@@BreannaInBrooklyn no literally LOL - the way they stopped filming the show one month before I started & everyone had pics with the whole cast 😭😭😭

[@BreannaInBrooklyn]

@@TessBarclay omg nooooo 😭 I would fall to my knees learning that haha

[@sydneyinprogress]

Please release the past vlogs! I’m struggling as a brand new youtube channel. I just want to be successful 🥲❤ Thank you for your videos!

[@Candlemu4Tv]

great information, small youtuber here , trying to grow and will implement these tips

[@TessBarclay]

Yay!! Thank you so much - you got this!

[@burntoutbaeee]

Nose to the grindstone...and trying to figure out if the content works 🙂

[@TheJessicaLevy]

ATP Tess lives in my brain. * me thinking to myself * I wonder how I could XYZ better....72hrs later, here's Tess with a video answering my question LOL

[@TessBarclay]

LOL ILY!! I got you!!

[@toadmilkapothecary]

Love your channel! Finding so much value here. One question: when you started busy blooming, did you start a new BB only IG, or did you just start posting different content on your personal IG? I’ve started a new YT specifically for my brand, but should I start a fresh IG?

[@Neujack.The.Demigod]

This is for me

[@hannadupee]

Do you recommend starting a new IG account for content creation when making lifestyle and fashion content? Or can I use the IG account I already have?

[@victoriaharderxo]

the new camera is slaaaying

[@Soylolalolitass]

Watching this at work!!!! This is the year

[@miajbowen]

what camera are you shooting this video with ? Thank you

[@TessBarclay]

Sony ZVE1 Mark II & Sigma 60mm f1.4 lens!

[@otiyonwuren5755]

Tess you're amazing🫂

[@TessBarclay]

YOU are!!!

[@sandemalgas7860]

What is a carasoul

[@ellemoonriver]

it's posting several photos or videos in one single post on instagram. Like you can make one post with 10 photos

[@sandymakesplans]

When you mention the desperate energy that some people give off when they're all in on content creation, it's definitely palpable. I notice many influencers hem and haw, saying umm and pausing a lot, before the sell. It's hard to watch.

[@ellemoonriver]

love your videos! I found them recently and they have been helping me organize my thoughts and feelings towards growing my social media a lot! the cringe from co-workers is sooo real! I try to control myself and turn it into an opportunity to get constructive criticism or just simply feedback "thanks for supporting my work. what kind of videos do you like and I should make more?" it's almost like a business meeting haha girl, I have been doing the social media game for a LONG time. it's been 8 years since I started posting on instagram as a fashion account and the growth has been ridiculously slowwwww. These past 5 years I have been taking it very seriously and still no results. I post everyday, I focus on instagram, youtube and tiktok. I keep learning about the best ways to do it (hashtags, stories, reels, etc) but nothing really does a difference. So I'm thinking it must be the content itself...but that is harder to evaluate myself, specially without destroying all my self confidence at once. Any suggestions?

[@TessBarclay]

Ah thank you so much, I'm so glad!! 🥹 The co-worker cringe is SO real! I would throw in your content to ChatGPT & ask if there's any suggestions while explaining your vision/mission for content and your brand!

[@ellemoonriver]

@@TessBarclay I actually did that after watching your video! it said the same tips everyone preaches, but it also gave some great ideas for content I can't wait to try! I'm still learning how to get specific interesting answers from chatgpt

[@anonymouss89]

Thank you 🥲🥲🥲

[@TessBarclay]

Thank YOU!! 💓