How Peter McKinnon Turned $0.55 Into A YouTube Empire (Interview)

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  • @PeterMcKinnon
    @PeterMcKinnon Рік тому +1314

    Probably the most fun I’ve ever had in an interview! Thank you for having me!!

    • @Ankitkumar-dn1sl
      @Ankitkumar-dn1sl Рік тому +4

      You're my inspiration!

    • @GardenObsessions
      @GardenObsessions Рік тому +5

      I have done 20 years in the military always honing my craft because of the great women in our lives. Your wife's words could never be more true.

    • @thestevennickel
      @thestevennickel Рік тому +3

      What great insight to a legend and his journey. Appreciate the interview

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +18

      Had so much fun chatting with you 🙏 Thanks again for coming on!!

    • @sarahdippity
      @sarahdippity Рік тому +7

      Like Casey, Peter’s magnetic personality is why we all subscribe and watch. Period!

  • @AA-xu4vd
    @AA-xu4vd Рік тому +245

    Honestly idk why not more people do interviews with Peter like he is literally one of the most fascinating people on youtube.

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +18

      Couldn't agree more and he's one of the most humble and nicest off camera too

  • @mastertee31
    @mastertee31 Рік тому +28

    “If you’re not learning, you’re un-learning…” inspiration right there, wow.

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      That was definitely a mic drop moment 🎤

  • @jousiammuntakanava
    @jousiammuntakanava Рік тому +42

    Peter and matti were the reasons i started taking my youtube hobby seriously. I only make like 15 bucks a month after four years, but damn it feels sooo good to get paid when i do the thing i love. The biggest thing i figured out was that i shouldn't try and become another peter Mckinnon, but instead i need to be myself and just do my best.

  • @MousyLeigh
    @MousyLeigh Рік тому +11

    This is why we love Peter. We all see a little of ourselves in him. He just articulates it better. Like a song writer, a comedian, or an artist somehow expressing what we all feel but don't know how to express.

  • @PlungerPapi
    @PlungerPapi Рік тому +85

    bro, i feel so inspired after watching this. thanks for the great content

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Chris thank you man! Keep taking the plunge!! 🪠

    • @TheeSpokenWord
      @TheeSpokenWord Рік тому

      I can relate 🎉

  • @JoelTremblayCA
    @JoelTremblayCA Рік тому +3

    @Peter McKinnon is the reason why I take UA-cam seriously and constantly push myself to produce high quality content while simultaneously learning new skills. Thanks for sharing the interview, it was great.

  • @SteAndRach
    @SteAndRach Рік тому +44

    Your level of preparation is next level Jon, so much respect! I appreciate how you always give your guests a very different interview experience to what they are usually used to. The biggest takeaway for us was what he said at the end -> "If you're not learning, you're unlearning", a great reminder to continuously sharpen our skills!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Seriously made my day! Thank you, really means a lot with how much time goes into each interview 🙏

    • @FreedomFlight1
      @FreedomFlight1 Рік тому

      Yes, excellent interviewing skills. Top notch.

  • @SouthernCannibal
    @SouthernCannibal Рік тому +4

    Amazing interview. Been a huge fan of Peter's for quite some time. An incredible creator 🔥

  • @ErwinJ7
    @ErwinJ7 Рік тому +8

    What I admire most about Peter is his character and how he’s gone thru what we all go through. But his creativity and how he speaks in all genuinity is what makes me gravitate towards him. He inspired me to buy my first CANON camera! Thanks Peter!!

  • @mcmaschio
    @mcmaschio Рік тому +23

    This is why I love using Casey and Peter as inspiration for creating videos .. they focus on the art much more than the analytics and thats what makes making videos awesome … i make youtube videos as a means to get away from my life and my job … the minute i start spending to much time hung up on numbers this just starts feeling like another job

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +2

      Right?! They're both huge inspirations to me as well

    • @tracecasey
      @tracecasey Рік тому +2

      Absolutely agree with you! It’s so easy to focus on numbers but there is nothing more disheartening!

  • @MWCarlsson
    @MWCarlsson Рік тому +2

    Great interview. Not to take anything at all away from Pete, but it feels like the old saying "behind every great man is a great woman" is quite relevant. So big props to Pete's wife as well! I do smell a "team effort"! /M

  • @GardenObsessions
    @GardenObsessions Рік тому +5

    Thanks for this! Peter has been an inspiration and it's great to see him on the receiving end of some great questions.

  • @LironSegev
    @LironSegev Рік тому +1

    another epic chat and some valuable lessons!

  • @Daniel_Batal
    @Daniel_Batal Рік тому +2

    Great interview, Jon.

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much Daniel 🙏

  • @padmeasmr
    @padmeasmr Рік тому +5

    I had this realization only last month. Going all in. I'm spending every minute I can on working for my channel now. I just know I can make it even if it takes a while to get there. Thx for the video, so inspiring!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +2

      So excited for you! Keep at it 🚀

  • @Adventurist
    @Adventurist Рік тому +2

    Such a great interview, those quesions were on point. Thanks for sharing!

  • @offgrid-bound
    @offgrid-bound Рік тому +1

    I have watched Peter’s videos here and there, but after watching this, he has become way more interesting… thanks for bringing out his personality. Well done!

  • @rivvidproductions
    @rivvidproductions Рік тому +18

    This is a great interview, Jon! I love the level of research you put into it. I'm a huge Peter McKinnon fan, I watch a lot of his videos, and it's pretty entertaining to see him in the "hot seat" - looking forward to more content like this from you!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      thank you Rivvid! Peter made this one so much fun

  • @pchevesp1989
    @pchevesp1989 Рік тому +2

    Just won a new BELL SUBSCRIBER, this kind of videos are my VIBE. I am about to start my creative studio and this helps a lot, since I admire Peter and all he has influenced my ideas and even me leaving my job!! Very well executed! thanks for this amazing interview! Greetings from Guatemala

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      Thank you Patrick!! Means a lot, I think you’re gonna love the next video I’m editing as we speak 🔥

  • @kronbakeren
    @kronbakeren Рік тому +1

    that was awesome! thanks guys!

  • @iftekharulalamemon2109
    @iftekharulalamemon2109 Рік тому

    I watched @Peter's video from 2018. I am not a photographer or anything related. I just watched cz that guy is SO ALIVE. I kept watching premiere pro tutorial while not even interest in Video editing. Hats off to you peter. You deserve every bit of it

  • @felipeandmichelle
    @felipeandmichelle Рік тому

    13:17 Whaaaat? is that Jon making a skit? I LOVE how you incorporated Peter's advice about doing brand deals with humor!! So cool :)

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!! Yes had to put Peter’s tips into practice on this one 🥳

  • @stefanoguidone
    @stefanoguidone Рік тому +2

    Really liked the easy-going interview and yes, he said it, memorable and inspiring. Grazie!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      Thanks so much Stefano!

  • @sarahdippity
    @sarahdippity Рік тому +6

    Like Casey, Peter’s magnetic personality is why we all subscribe and watch. Period!

  • @FreedomFlight1
    @FreedomFlight1 Рік тому

    Thank you both for doing this interview. So cool to see and hear Peter in this way. Adding “humble” to the characteristics of his traits that inspire me.

  • @JoshPostVlogs
    @JoshPostVlogs Рік тому

    Great interview and preparation with the clips!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      Thanks Josh!! Haha yeah I dig deep for those clips

  • @JayDeeMcMillan
    @JayDeeMcMillan Рік тому

    Absolutely Love Peter. Favourite UA-camr. Thanks for the content Jon!

  • @travelwithbo
    @travelwithbo Рік тому +3

    Such a great interview and so inspiring for a newer UA-camr 🙌

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Awesome to hear that! And welcome😀

  • @TechOutAdam
    @TechOutAdam Рік тому +1

    Dammit we need more UA-camrs this transparent!

  • @travelwithgoose
    @travelwithgoose Рік тому +2

    Peter is one of my favorite on YT - great choice for interview

  • @jalabi99
    @jalabi99 Рік тому +1

    This interview was my introduction to your channel. Now to start bingewatching it to see what I've been missing.

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! So excited to have you here 😊

  • @silverlightphotoco
    @silverlightphotoco Рік тому

    Wow. Thank you guys; I love the story you told around 15:34 and the line "If you're not learning, you're un-learning"

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Yess loved that quote from Peter

    • @silverlightphotoco
      @silverlightphotoco Рік тому

      @@youshaei Thank you for taking your time to reply, and especially thank you for putting together such inspiring videos!

  • @joshuagharis9017
    @joshuagharis9017 Рік тому +1

    Peter you helped me in my journey... I am now going full time as a head shot photographer which is what my Passion is and hearing you say if I can pay one bill then I can pay all the i love that

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      This is so awesome!! You're going to kill it Joshua 👏

  • @QuadGuyCy
    @QuadGuyCy Рік тому +2

    Loved the interview, Pete is awesome I’ve watched him for years! Little jealous, as a tiny part time creator I can’t even make 55 cents with better numbers then when he started even though UA-cam runs ads on all my content. 55 cents would be amazing! Thanks again!

  • @jilatous6277
    @jilatous6277 Рік тому +1

    U bring sooooo much joy and enthusiasm to your interviews. Love watching your videos and very proud of u.❌⭕💖

  • @BobbyClements
    @BobbyClements Рік тому +1

    “if you’re not learning you’re unlearning”
    Thanks for that reminder.

  • @AnthonyJay
    @AnthonyJay Рік тому +1

    You’re extremely good at interviewing! Appreciate that you don’t interrupt. Well done🤝

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Anthony thank you! Yeah that's my biggest pet peeve about other interviews haha so I try to prep good questions but then let them tell their stories. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment and mention that : )

  • @JustinBradleyPhotographer
    @JustinBradleyPhotographer Рік тому +1

    I find so many parallels with Peter McKinnon, it's insane. Not so much since he blew up on UA-cam. But everything leading up to it, even the State Farm job, the restaurant job, to having my first "a ha" moment with a camera I randomly picked up because I saw it at a police auction, flipped it to Macro mode and BOOM. I'll be the first to admit, I'd love to just have a piece of his success on UA-cam but like Pete I like to get to X my own stubborn way, which is why I am still at 1k subs and 1k hours and unable to go full time at this time. Pete is incredible to watch and I would not be surprised if I am somehow distantly related to him. Either way, he is an inspiration and I may not have had the balls to go from a typical 9 to 5 to now owning and operating a full time photography and video business. Pete, you say you don't read the comments, but if you read this one, thank you.

  • @ClaudiosCollection
    @ClaudiosCollection Рік тому +2

    Hurry, it's Squarespace Pete! He's the best! Great interview. Peter always keeps the creative flame lit and hot!!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      He's really on another level. Thanks for watching!!

  • @EricGibaud
    @EricGibaud Рік тому

    wonderful interview!!!

  • @erfanershadi6218
    @erfanershadi6218 Рік тому +1

    So jealous of this guy man... Also happy to see it. One day... One day I'll make myself proud.
    Gonna Screen shot this for later.

  • @deathgrip8272
    @deathgrip8272 Рік тому

    Love PM and it was cool to see him in an interview setting like this. Cheers!

  • @storybydanehav
    @storybydanehav Рік тому +1

    That was really fun to watch while providing a lot of value at the same time! Thank you for bringing it out 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @chrispalmer24
    @chrispalmer24 Рік тому +2

    This is so good - crazy how it's only at 900 views?! The YT algorithm has definitely messed up there

  • @tamernader
    @tamernader Рік тому +2

    i watch this video because i love Peter McKinnon ❤❤

  • @sauravus
    @sauravus Рік тому

    Amazing podcast Jon! I am going to watch this video everytime I am demotivated to create content

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      So great to hear that!

  • @Costa_The_Creator
    @Costa_The_Creator Рік тому

    Great video. I love watching my role models taking on different content formats like yours. It gives us new perspectives on their journey, and approach to creative living.

  • @milanmagyar5664
    @milanmagyar5664 Рік тому +1

    Another bangeeer!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Ayooo appreciate you!!!

  • @tothetop-omaid
    @tothetop-omaid Рік тому

    “If you’re not learning, you’re un-learning.” Love that!

  • @MaddyandSascha
    @MaddyandSascha Рік тому +1

    Great of you to integrate Peter's ad(vice) directly into this video, loved it haha :D

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Haha thank you had to take a page out of his book for this one 😆

  • @DaveSy
    @DaveSy Рік тому +1

    Never have I watched a video this long upon first waking up 😂 Such an awesome interview!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      Hahaha good morning!! Glad you enjoyed 🙏

  • @nickrstic
    @nickrstic Рік тому +1

    Thanks for making my day! Loved the interview!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      So happy to hear it 😀

  • @Samarth0607
    @Samarth0607 Рік тому

    Have been watching Peter since the start and now I finally have the balls to start posting small bits that I record. He really changed the whole "teaching" narrative on UA-cam!

    • @Boohooooo
      @Boohooooo Рік тому

      That’s true! It was time all the information was free on UA-cam and you didn’t have to buy courses.. Good times.

  • @warnerwildernessphotography
    @warnerwildernessphotography 6 місяців тому

    This guy is simultaneously an amazing editor and personality while also being a horrendous photographer. His style is the epitome of what you scroll past on instagram.

  • @TravelFanatical
    @TravelFanatical Рік тому +2

    I'm a huge fan of Peter and Peter seems like the kind of guy that would just think that everything could be a story and he would tell it well.. "Hey Peter here's a baloney sandwich" and hey would probably nail it with the storyline.

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +2

      Now THATS a video I would watch. 😆

  • @YoFonzz
    @YoFonzz Рік тому

    Hey Jon, the “includes paid promotion” stamp is on the whole video. Just letting you know. Love the video bro

  • @Zoddex
    @Zoddex 4 дні тому

    3:46 had forgotten about Ooyy

  • @RunNGunPhoto
    @RunNGunPhoto Рік тому +4

    *Just just feels like a drawn-out ad for Peter McKinnon.* I'll say I used to watch him about 8 years ago, but had to stop when all his video became up-helpful clickbait vlogs about nerf battles and jet skis. I actually started my UA-cam channel to be the exact opposite of PM -- someone who you can learn actual photography skills from AND without wasting 20 min of the viewer's time.
    His YT contribution is now we have millions of hours of coffee-making b-roll on UA-cam and the word *CINEMATIC* has lost all value.

  • @SmutGrrl
    @SmutGrrl Рік тому

    I am right there with Peter on the sound effects stuff 😂 I started waggling my tongue when he said helicopter 🤣 Great interview. Big fan.

  • @boskiTV
    @boskiTV Рік тому

    Very encouraging to not chase trends and just stay yourself :)
    Thanks so much for this interview

  • @HollyHargreaves
    @HollyHargreaves Рік тому +1

    Great chat. Really well edited intro, too🙌

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      Thanks Holly! Worked ages on that intro so appreciate you saying that 🙏

  • @iwonaottenbreit2280
    @iwonaottenbreit2280 Рік тому +2

    I love how authentic he's always been. So inspiring!

  • @LewisCannonMusic
    @LewisCannonMusic Рік тому

    I love Peter McKinnon, what a great open person.

  • @FootyThink
    @FootyThink Рік тому +2

    love this interview.. great job all

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! 🙏

    • @FootyThink
      @FootyThink Рік тому

      @@youshaei just finished - it was very professional and one major thing I've learned about interviewing is to show a relaxed nature, you did this brilliantly - new subscriber here dude

  • @sehkhyro
    @sehkhyro Рік тому

    this was legit one of the best interviews ive ever seen very dope

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      Whoa thank you! I think you’ll like the other ones on my channel too, lots more coming 🚀

  • @Shadow-iu8zm
    @Shadow-iu8zm Рік тому

    I just started watching peter from yesterday and literally from his very first video that i watched of Ae, which was shot 5 years back, was soo fascinating that i changed my mind to become a film maker. His way of interaction, teaching, and doing funny stuff keeps viewers indulging all the time. I admired him at that very moment and now this interview made me realize that this person does mean a lot to the world. Willing to learn from his videos. Peace

  • @BloggerSprout
    @BloggerSprout Рік тому +2

    Peter’s videos are more than daily motivational videos ….❤ this interview

  • @cristianbedoya4623
    @cristianbedoya4623 Рік тому

    Gotta say, that was a fantastic interview! Well done!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      thanks Cristian! Hope you enjoy the other interviews on my channel, lots more coming : )

  • @stowgood
    @stowgood Рік тому +1

    this was a cool interview!

  • @Simonaromefilms
    @Simonaromefilms Рік тому

    This is one of the most interesting and educative interviews I have ever watched

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      thank you Simon! Hope you like the other interviews on my channel too, try to put a ton of research and prep into each one

    • @Simonaromefilms
      @Simonaromefilms Рік тому

      @@youshaei sure!

  • @TheCruiseSpotter
    @TheCruiseSpotter Рік тому

    Man this should’ve been at least a one hour interview!

  • @wanderingambivert
    @wanderingambivert Рік тому +2

    Have been waiting a long time for Pete to do an interview like this. Would love to see him on more podcasts to hear his stories, ideas and perspective on the creative world and art.

  • @TicketToLiterature
    @TicketToLiterature Рік тому +1

    Loved this...Great collab 👏👏👏

  • @LEGSPIRATION
    @LEGSPIRATION Рік тому +5

    Peter is such an amazing human being not just a youtuber.

  • @AtongAndal
    @AtongAndal Рік тому

    Man, peter is a true genius!
    Saying profound things in a simple way...

  • @DynVisuals
    @DynVisuals Рік тому +1

    Awesome video Jon. Aydin here from Linkedin. You are my favourite creator now just to clarify.

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Dude, thank you!! SO happy you're loving the content

  • @noornawab4492
    @noornawab4492 Рік тому

    10:45 respects ❤ the way he is showing respect ❤ peter is always love

  • @VirtualSyrox
    @VirtualSyrox Рік тому

    Your Editing Concept Is Amazing 👏

  • @WSTZ
    @WSTZ Рік тому

    Been watching for years such an inspiration

  • @saifshuvro9318
    @saifshuvro9318 Рік тому +1

    oh my god so inspiring talk!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      So glad to hear it Saif!

  • @mahiwagangpilipinas8976
    @mahiwagangpilipinas8976 Рік тому

    Pete McKinnon is always on fire on whatever he decides to do. He was simply born to be a YT star.

  • @Lamidnightsss
    @Lamidnightsss Рік тому +1

    I am at this exact phase. I quit my job and trying to do photography full time. I am looking to dive into UA-cam but I just don't know what I want to do with it and how much I value my privacy.

  • @noonecomics
    @noonecomics Рік тому +1

    6:02 this guy is on another level, you cant be that good at planning

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething Рік тому +2

    Great interview Jon. Listening to Pete makes me want to make better videos.

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      Same here!! So glad you enjoyed 🙏

  • @blublugamingchannel
    @blublugamingchannel Рік тому +1

    Loving this

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @lokeshbtw
    @lokeshbtw Рік тому

    Absolutely phenomenal interview. ❤

  • @bianca.L.
    @bianca.L. Рік тому

    I just realized I have been following Peter for like 4 years now. I've really been inspired by him and his aesthetics but most importantly by the chill fun mindset of his vids. Nice interview

  • @adrianvanleeuwen
    @adrianvanleeuwen Рік тому +1

    I have watched some of Peter's channel and I took away, that his success is 50 percent great content and 50 percent personality and presentation skills. Peter is a great communicator.

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому

      One of the best on UA-cam TBH

  • @UlyssesAokiPhoto
    @UlyssesAokiPhoto Рік тому +2

    Pete, your wife's advice is amazing.

  • @nathananderson8720
    @nathananderson8720 Рік тому

    This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my UA-cam channel 6 months ago about self development. Now I have 369 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.

  • @Photoshopuzr
    @Photoshopuzr Рік тому

    Great interview with Peter.

  • @jiriadamovsky7990
    @jiriadamovsky7990 Рік тому

    I love Peter. Thanks for the interview :D

  • @MartinKPettersson
    @MartinKPettersson Рік тому +3

    As a former monk getting into youtube to share what I love this was a truly inspiring video.
    Great research and love how natural and easy flowing the interview was.
    Thank you for sharing!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Welcome to UA-cam! So glad you enjoyed this video 🚀

  • @Muhluri
    @Muhluri Рік тому +1

    Love the videos!

  • @RobertGossCreator
    @RobertGossCreator Рік тому +1

    Great success story he surely deserves it. Best to everything you do buddy

  • @RubenBoidin
    @RubenBoidin Рік тому

    Super awesome interview, love it! 🔥

  • @NunoFranca
    @NunoFranca Рік тому

    Loved it!! Great inspiration! This guy is special!

  • @Ramin_RA-CONCEPTION
    @Ramin_RA-CONCEPTION Рік тому +1

    Damn I was thinking like damn my channel sucks but seeing Pete’s starts I don’t suck that bad 🤣🤣 this just makes me want it even more ! Thanks for this inspiration and thanks @peter for all the things you thought me!

    • @youshaei
      @youshaei  Рік тому +1

      Yes! Glad to hear you enjoyed 😀

    • @Ramin_RA-CONCEPTION
      @Ramin_RA-CONCEPTION Рік тому

      @@youshaei yeah definitely I did! But somehow it’s strange to see that it seems that it was a bit easier to earn money back in the days 🤔😂

  • @arimoneyjournal
    @arimoneyjournal Рік тому

    A love Peter videos, I learn a lot from him