Wow, the speed at which you realised it wasn't for you and acted was so fast. I really respect the decisiveness. Here's to many more unplanned coffees in sunny weather.
It took me going to the hospital 3 times to learn this lesson. Well done on recognizing the signs early. Be the best version of you, that's your gift to the world.
@@GeorgeBlackmanYT they are going much better for me now, because I know my limits and I respect them... and besides who wants to run a business just to be miserable every day, I'd rather do what makes me happy.
I relate to this SO MUCH. Realizing now that I'm jobless how much I calculated my value based on how busy and overworked I was and saw it as necessary instead of something to be improved. Weird cycle of hating something but also loving how important and needed it makes you feel while you're miserable. Led to so much stress and a vacuum of creativity and joy. Good on you for being able to say no, many people can't say no when success and money and adulation is a possibility. I think you're great on camera by the way, and very easy to listen to. First time seeing your channel.
As someone who ran a UA-cam scriptwriting agency for over 12 months before dissolving it, I can't stress how important this video is for others within the industry. It's very easy as a freelancer to fall into the trap of thinking you need to start an agency to earn more money than you we actually need to be happy. Also super important to note, which you discussed in this video, that a lot of what these gurus online talk about is revenue. Which is not the same as income, nor is it the same as profit. The reality is that the vast majority of agency owners aren't earning more, or even as much, as solo freelancers who optimize their systems and provide a ton of value once you factor everything in. Great video as always George!
Definitely resisting having an agency too, rather avoid managing people. I value fewer responsibilities and more time to "not work" ! Super excited for your channel, been following you for a while 🙌 Also love the honesty about the 15k/month Thank you 😊
As an agency owner, I can relate TOO WELL. To the point I was hoping SOMEONE would do a video like this because I'm too embarrassed and scared about my reputation to do it myself. Especially having in mind how vocal I've been about my story and how starting a business literally saved my life 8 years ago (I had severe clinical depression). This is true, yet things change, people change, and I don't want that business anymore. Your words are liberating, George! I'm excited to see what the next chapter of your life will bring!
Ramit Sethi brought an author up on his podcast years ago and he said the author said something like how when we make things our identity it becomes harder to change our minds. Your story has been your identity it sounds, like then became a part of your brand. Now when it's time to change something you feel shame because you are mistaking growth for failure. Also personally I have always been a proponent of quitting lol. Ive quit bad jobs. Ive changed my habits that once served me that no longer do. Ive had friends brag about not being a quitter yet these are the same people who admit that they stay in relationships and jobs that are at best low quality and at worse abusive and awful. Lastly I have wise words for you from a wise woman ... I'm excited to see what the next chapter of your life will bring!
@@Slumbergeist It's great to feel so well understood, thank you for this comment! And the notification about your reply came just as I was watching a Ramit video :D But now I'm going to find the episode you're referring to! Thank you and I wish you an incredible next chapter of your own story! :)
cheers to the transparency - and to choosing to prioritize what's most vital to you (instead of doubling down on the sunk costs) onward and upward with the rest of the business!
Hey George, i had this revelation in 2023 which led me to shut my first digital marketing agency in December. Since then i have been obsessed about optimising for happiness not money, building things as a solopreneur and not run the agency rat-race, and achieve some sort of a balance in life. I love more and more people are discovering their true potential and what really gives them happiness. Thank you for this video. I could totally relate. All the best on whatever you plan next! 🙌🏻❤
Amazing video. It takes balls to do this and also have the self reflection to come to that conclusion. I'm in a similar boat where I run an agency that cash flows well but am not sure I see myself doing it long term.
didn’t watch the full video as I am not interested on you . I am a professional writer having written 1 million words last decade . But I learnt a lot from you about UA-cam script writing from the jay klaus video that I completely reworked my thinking about writing. You need to keep making videos. UA-cam algorithm treats you as the leading person in the world in this niche . This is a privilege that you have earned . Drop agency . But keep making videos and teaching the audience . You will make an impact and you may later choose to come back bigger . Greetings
I get that you knew that it was something you didn't want to do but how amazing that you tried it anyway. You don't really know until you try it. But it was truly satisfying to watch you rip up the wall of madness!
Man I deeply respect and resonate with this. My business has taken a dive the last 6 months due to various factors, and I've been beating myself up over it. However, in reality things are still great snd I don't need to scale to the moon at the risk of hating my work and not being able to enjoy time outside of it. Youve given Great thoughts and principles to make decisions on.
Great video man. Absolutely love it. An important tip is to focus on the lifetime value of a client rather than just the immediate revenue; this can often predict the long-term success of a service-based business like an agency.
I totally understand. I’m a software developer and I have been trying to have more and create my own thing. But it takes working in all my free time or be thinking about it. I realised that I already have enough and I actually love to travel or just chill. I also love making videos. I figured that I could document what I do. But it is not about the money. It’s about doing something I enjoy. I haven’t posted a single video by the way.😅
Can so much appreciate the journey you've been on. And for coming to this conclusion in what sounds like such a relatively short period of time. Saw you on a couple other podcasts and just subscribed to your newsletter. You seem like an awesome (and highly talented) individual. Will be following along your new journey!
This is great George. I have been going through a similar journey for the past year, I've called it my "Goldilocks Year" of trying to find the balance between operating as a COO for 2-5 million dollar businesses and trying to operate as a Fractional COO Advisor. The challenge is like you said time and scope creep is real and it's easy to turn into a hired gun and then you are working 24/7 so finding the right model and framework is tricky.
Bravo! I get that about being annoyed when you start something knowing the pitfalls and fall into them anyway!! i can only commiserate and say I’ve been there too but atleast we are brave enough to admit our follies and reassess/ redirect. I think there is a difference between head knowledge and experience!
George this was STUNNING, thanks for sharing. Its extremely helpful, I feel like this was like your podcast with the lads = really helpful for those of us learning in this industry!
Just came here from a video that you were a guest on. It just appeared on my feed, and i'm trying to get the courage to start a small health channel (mainly for my patients - I'm a healthcare professional). Anyhow that video that you were on was helpful. Thanks... And I can't stop watching this current, off-the-cuff video... You have a great presence and I was going to suggest you do a podcast... But you already are, so... Best wishes with it.
@@GeorgeBlackmanYT Thank you George… My hope is that my area of expertise can help people beyond the local geographical community of my practice, not to monetise it. I also watched another vid of you (with Gillian Perkins) and really resonated with your description of a type of UA-camr who: “Has a view cap due to being in a niche and if they get 20k views, at a 10% conversion to paying customer, then that would equal a solid business.” I’m an absolute, utter beginner at UA-cam / social media. The service I deliver (as told by others) is unique and valuable. It does (objectively) deliver helpful results for people’s health via increasing their nervous system’s capacity to integrate life stress. I’m just crap (analysis paralysis + + etc) at “putting it out there”. It weighs heavily that people, who might otherwise benefit from what I offer, are missing out. …Hence the dreaded challenge of diving into youtube videos, and happening upon you while researching. Sorry for long reply. I’ll check out your course offerings, and may take you up on the email. Thanks again. P.S. (…and an unsolicited advice warning) My sense from this video of you is that, whatever you do with your talents moving forward, it will turn out great. In your other vids talking about script writing you constantly emphasise the importance of the “structure” aspect of videos. There’s a shift in your demeanour/energy/body language when talking about “structure”… Indicating Structure is probably really important for your life. Perhaps consider the “structure” of your next endeavours such that they best support you in bringing your genius to the world. …Without feeling overly obliged to justify that to others. Best wishes.
I feel so validated with this video. Every freelancer feels as if its a natural next step to start an agency. They hardly talk about the toll it takes on your mental health
Management and doing are two completely different things. Do what you love, always. Some people love managing people and businesses. So glad you've realised early on what it is you love.
I haven't done any sort of business myself yet. I have barely finished my apprenticeship and started working. This is definitely interesting and something to keep in mind. A while ago I made my mind up that "if I die before I have a Wikipedia entry, then I have failed." which can mean anything. I just don't know what yet.
Hey George! It's great to hear that you made this decision for your mental well-being. I'm curious, did you come to any conclusions on how to avoid pursuing new projects you're unsure about in the future?
Mental health first definitely makes sense so well done you! This is the first time I’ve seen your channel. Could you have sold the agency as it was doing so well?
this is one of my biggest fears of having employees etc. I will just plan on making 70gs a year which is three times what i make now and just be happy with that. really happy for you
Glad you got out of the Goblin hole 😅 Good that you tried though, you only truly learn and internalize things like that when you take the action and experience it for yourself.
Hey George, had a couple of queries I was hoping you could help share some insight with as someone getting into scriptwriting - Are there any channels you recommend studying? Looking at educational channels but other one channels would also be good! - When studying videos, what questions would you suggest asking yourself to help breakdown the video and identify what made it work well, i.e. what made the storytelling effective? - Any other advice for someone wanting to get good at scriptwriting
Hey, have you thought about launching a UA-cam scriptwriting course? Would be more passive but still leverage your authority and skills. I’d attend asap. Thanks for sharing the thought process, it resonates and it is awesome to get your insights.
Hello George, Awesome video btw. I've watched several podcast videos in which you were invited on about scriptwriting and to get better as a scriptwriter. You dropped a lot of value on them. Thanks. I need your professional guidance with a problem I have with regards to scriptwriter. I'd like to transition into "vlog, lifestyle, challenge kind of videos". A good example of such channels are: Mr Beast, Ryan Trahan... Right now I'm a documentary-style scriptwriter. It's hard getting job for this new style I want to transition as I have no experience in it. I considered just creating sample scripts for my portfolio, but it's not really the kind of content that I can just whip up an imaginary topic and creator. How do you think I should approach this? Thank you once again.
The best ending- when you removed all the post its… and yes man, being present means more than just becoming richer if only to lose the days you have w people who matter.
I closed a business for the same reason. Scaling up and managing work is a totally different job, less profitable and so much more responsibility and risk.
It seems to me that creators overlook the importance of building a team when starting an agency. Your first hire should be a manager. Your second hire is an assistant. Or, if you have five writers, make one of them the writer/manager.
Wouldn't you like to help small creators here and there? Nothing too much or too big and mainly as something you like to do.. just to help people like myself to learn some important skills etc on scriptwriting etc. You could keep it small and when you have time...
Hey George , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with Highly Engaging Thumbnail + Video Editing which will surely increase your CTR & AVD which will help your videos to reach to a wider audience ! Please Lmk what do you think ?
Before you close the agency down, l strongly suggest you have a chat with Daniel Priestley about this. It sounds to me you have been a business operator and not an entrepreneur and Daniel has something to say about that. Just my opinion.
I'll be honest with you... And that is going to hurt. But it is going to help you in the long run. So if you don't like getting "hurt", you should stop reading this right now. Here it is: Don't accept things as it is! Work on yourself! If you can't handle five employees and a few clients for less than three months, you're too weak right now. You're such a young man... Until you reach financial freedom, be strong and do what has to be done, not what you love. If you fail to do that, you'll regret it later on. And certainly will remember my text. Cheers!
Thanks, although you've completely misunderstood my point. My business is making 6 figures without the agency. I don't need to put myself through something I hate to "reach financial freedom". I have the other 80% of my business that I love.
@@GeorgeBlackmanYT I told you it was going to hurt... First I want to clarify that I wrote to help. But the point is: If you can't handle five employees and a few clients for less than three months, you're too weak right now. To have 2,3,4 sources of income is always handy in the long run. I have been your client twice now and wanting more... So if it's up to me, you'll be ok. Good Luck.
@@padual Here are some words of wisdom. The destination for all of us is the same. Death. When you speak about strength, first ask yourself what game are you playing in between birth and death.
Dude it sounds like you made the classic startup mistake of scaling too fast. Demand doesn’t validate your business model. You’re better off scaling slowly. Get 1 employee and 1-2 concurrent clients and figure out all your processes. You won’t make a zillion dollars right away but you also won’t get chronically stressed
Haha appreciate this but we didn't scale at all. The problem was that I was working essentially 2 full-time jobs. Had it just been the agency, it could have worked... except the core of "running an agency" is still something I don't like as much as everything else I do :)
Not everyone need to make crazy amounts of money. We should ask ourselves what is the purpose behind. If there is some big purpose then that will propel you through hard times. @paudual misunderstood your video , i think it is more about do you really need to do what you’re doing?Should you be happy with what you have or you still need more? Questions you need to ask yourself. Each one to their own.
Wow, the speed at which you realised it wasn't for you and acted was so fast. I really respect the decisiveness. Here's to many more unplanned coffees in sunny weather.
It took me going to the hospital 3 times to learn this lesson. Well done on recognizing the signs early. Be the best version of you, that's your gift to the world.
Appreciate it mate, and I hope things are going well for you now!
@@GeorgeBlackmanYT they are going much better for me now, because I know my limits and I respect them... and besides who wants to run a business just to be miserable every day, I'd rather do what makes me happy.
Love the honesty of this video, George. Thank you 🙏
I relate to this SO MUCH. Realizing now that I'm jobless how much I calculated my value based on how busy and overworked I was and saw it as necessary instead of something to be improved. Weird cycle of hating something but also loving how important and needed it makes you feel while you're miserable. Led to so much stress and a vacuum of creativity and joy. Good on you for being able to say no, many people can't say no when success and money and adulation is a possibility. I think you're great on camera by the way, and very easy to listen to. First time seeing your channel.
Thanks for the kind words my friend :) hope things are well!
As someone who ran a UA-cam scriptwriting agency for over 12 months before dissolving it, I can't stress how important this video is for others within the industry. It's very easy as a freelancer to fall into the trap of thinking you need to start an agency to earn more money than you we actually need to be happy. Also super important to note, which you discussed in this video, that a lot of what these gurus online talk about is revenue. Which is not the same as income, nor is it the same as profit. The reality is that the vast majority of agency owners aren't earning more, or even as much, as solo freelancers who optimize their systems and provide a ton of value once you factor everything in. Great video as always George!
This is awesome man, thanks so much. I hadn't realised you'd been through a similar thing! Was it a similar moment of revelation for you?
Definitely resisting having an agency too, rather avoid managing people. I value fewer responsibilities and more time to "not work" !
Super excited for your channel, been following you for a while 🙌
Also love the honesty about the 15k/month
Thank you 😊
As an agency owner, I can relate TOO WELL. To the point I was hoping SOMEONE would do a video like this because I'm too embarrassed and scared about my reputation to do it myself. Especially having in mind how vocal I've been about my story and how starting a business literally saved my life 8 years ago (I had severe clinical depression). This is true, yet things change, people change, and I don't want that business anymore.
Your words are liberating, George!
I'm excited to see what the next chapter of your life will bring!
Ramit Sethi brought an author up on his podcast years ago and he said the author said something like how when we make things our identity it becomes harder to change our minds. Your story has been your identity it sounds, like then became a part of your brand. Now when it's time to change something you feel shame because you are mistaking growth for failure. Also personally I have always been a proponent of quitting lol. Ive quit bad jobs. Ive changed my habits that once served me that no longer do. Ive had friends brag about not being a quitter yet these are the same people who admit that they stay in relationships and jobs that are at best low quality and at worse abusive and awful. Lastly I have wise words for you from a wise woman ... I'm excited to see what the next chapter of your life will bring!
@@Slumbergeist It's great to feel so well understood, thank you for this comment! And the notification about your reply came just as I was watching a Ramit video :D But now I'm going to find the episode you're referring to! Thank you and I wish you an incredible next chapter of your own story! :)
Honestly man, it'd be cool if you just released a course for us to learn the skill for ourselves with your process.
ytsp.co/ 👀
@@GeorgeBlackmanYT Can you please make that course for free on UA-cam? That would be really amazing! 😁
Oh yes please, or a shorter version that could help us out 🌹@@chibacha21_CarBoi
cheers to the transparency - and to choosing to prioritize what's most vital to you (instead of doubling down on the sunk costs)
onward and upward with the rest of the business!
Hey George, i had this revelation in 2023 which led me to shut my first digital marketing agency in December.
Since then i have been obsessed about optimising for happiness not money, building things as a solopreneur and not run the agency rat-race, and achieve some sort of a balance in life.
I love more and more people are discovering their true potential and what really gives them happiness.
Thank you for this video. I could totally relate. All the best on whatever you plan next! 🙌🏻❤
@sarangbhirad appreciate you sharing, thanks Sarang 🙏
Thanks for sharing the lessons learned. Shutting down your agency because it made you miserable took a lot courage.
Thanks for sharing your experience, George! loved the "ceremonial wall of madness destruction" at the end 😆
Takes a lot of self reflection to make this decision. Kudos!
Thank you mate!
Really appreciate the transparency. Very admirable you listened to the internal warning bells and decided to make a charge 👏 rooting for you!
Thanks Jessica!
Amazing video. It takes balls to do this and also have the self reflection to come to that conclusion. I'm in a similar boat where I run an agency that cash flows well but am not sure I see myself doing it long term.
Curious as to what your agency is
Well done in doing what feels right to you at this time George 👏
Appreciate it, thanks Greg!
didn’t watch the full video as I am not interested on you . I am a professional writer having written 1 million words last decade . But I learnt a lot from you about UA-cam script writing from the jay klaus video that I completely reworked my thinking about writing. You need to keep making videos. UA-cam algorithm treats you as the leading person in the world in this niche . This is a privilege that you have earned . Drop agency . But keep making videos and teaching the audience . You will make an impact and you may later choose to come back bigger . Greetings
I am amazed that at the time of writing this, George Blackman only has 511 subscribers - guess I'm quite early to the party
I'm 12 subscribers later :) I loved him on a couple other UA-cam channel podcast interview episodes but didn't find his channel till now.
I get that you knew that it was something you didn't want to do but how amazing that you tried it anyway. You don't really know until you try it. But it was truly satisfying to watch you rip up the wall of madness!
Appreciate this mate, thank you!! Hahha glad you liked it!
I'm proud of you for choosing yourself. Keep it up, brother.
Thank you!
Man I deeply respect and resonate with this.
My business has taken a dive the last 6 months due to various factors, and I've been beating myself up over it. However, in reality things are still great snd I don't need to scale to the moon at the risk of hating my work and not being able to enjoy time outside of it.
Youve given Great thoughts and principles to make decisions on.
Great video man. Absolutely love it. An important tip is to focus on the lifetime value of a client rather than just the immediate revenue; this can often predict the long-term success of a service-based business like an agency.
Appreciate it mate thank you :)
Starting my YT Agency soon. I was building systems for over 3 months to start. Thanks for your video
Awesome, good luck!
Respect to you for gaining awareness and respect for sharing. I sincerely hope this helps many people and send you best wishes.
I totally understand. I’m a software developer and I have been trying to have more and create my own thing. But it takes working in all my free time or be thinking about it. I realised that I already have enough and I actually love to travel or just chill. I also love making videos. I figured that I could document what I do. But it is not about the money. It’s about doing something I enjoy. I haven’t posted a single video by the way.😅
Can so much appreciate the journey you've been on. And for coming to this conclusion in what sounds like such a relatively short period of time. Saw you on a couple other podcasts and just subscribed to your newsletter. You seem like an awesome (and highly talented) individual. Will be following along your new journey!
This is great George. I have been going through a similar journey for the past year, I've called it my "Goldilocks Year" of trying to find the balance between operating as a COO for 2-5 million dollar businesses and trying to operate as a Fractional COO Advisor. The challenge is like you said time and scope creep is real and it's easy to turn into a hired gun and then you are working 24/7 so finding the right model and framework is tricky.
Appreciate you sharing your insights Kristen - sounds like the stakes are a lot higher where you are, so I have only huge respect for you!
Bravo! I get that about being annoyed when you start something knowing the pitfalls and fall into them anyway!! i can only commiserate and say I’ve been there too but atleast we are brave enough to admit our follies and reassess/ redirect. I think there is a difference between head knowledge and experience!
brutally refreshing 👏
George this was STUNNING, thanks for sharing. Its extremely helpful, I feel like this was like your podcast with the lads = really helpful for those of us learning in this industry!
Thank you Charlie, really glad you found it useful!
Just came here from a video that you were a guest on. It just appeared on my feed, and i'm trying to get the courage to start a small health channel (mainly for my patients - I'm a healthcare professional). Anyhow that video that you were on was helpful. Thanks... And I can't stop watching this current, off-the-cuff video... You have a great presence and I was going to suggest you do a podcast... But you already are, so... Best wishes with it.
@andrewmaher8409 Really appreciate that mate! Thanks for the kind words. Good luck with the channel too! If you have any questions, email me :)
@@GeorgeBlackmanYT Thank you George…
My hope is that my area of expertise can help people beyond the local geographical community of my practice, not to monetise it.
I also watched another vid of you (with Gillian Perkins) and really resonated with your description of a type of UA-camr who:
“Has a view cap due to being in a niche and if they get 20k views, at a 10% conversion to paying customer, then that would equal a solid business.”
I’m an absolute, utter beginner at UA-cam / social media. The service I deliver (as told by others) is unique and valuable. It does (objectively) deliver helpful results for people’s health via increasing their nervous system’s capacity to integrate life stress. I’m just crap (analysis paralysis + + etc) at “putting it out there”.
It weighs heavily that people, who might otherwise benefit from what I offer, are missing out. …Hence the dreaded challenge of diving into youtube videos, and happening upon you while researching.
Sorry for long reply. I’ll check out your course offerings, and may take you up on the email.
Thanks again.
P.S. (…and an unsolicited advice warning)
My sense from this video of you is that, whatever you do with your talents moving forward, it will turn out great.
In your other vids talking about script writing you constantly emphasise the importance of the “structure” aspect of videos. There’s a shift in your demeanour/energy/body language when talking about “structure”… Indicating Structure is probably really important for your life. Perhaps consider the “structure” of your next endeavours such that they best support you in bringing your genius to the world. …Without feeling overly obliged to justify that to others.
Best wishes.
Helpful video - thanks for sharing. Well done 🌱
Thank you mate! Will get around to your email soon :)
I feel so validated with this video. Every freelancer feels as if its a natural next step to start an agency. They hardly talk about the toll it takes on your mental health
@@laibaimran4177 that's true! Appreciate you watching mate
Management and doing are two completely different things.
Do what you love, always.
Some people love managing people and businesses.
So glad you've realised early on what it is you love.
Thank you Jane, that's exactly it!
This message is so important. Thanks for putting this out there.
I haven't done any sort of business myself yet. I have barely finished my apprenticeship and started working. This is definitely interesting and something to keep in mind.
A while ago I made my mind up that "if I die before I have a Wikipedia entry, then I have failed." which can mean anything. I just don't know what yet.
I just came across your page today! Thank you for these words!
hey man, happy for you! these moments are so so important
Thank you mate!
George this video was so good, loved your honesty and reflections
Cheers Saf, really appreciate it!
Good on you, George 👏 I loved your smile and relief at the end when you destroy those sticky notes 😊
Beautiful video, thanks so much. Congratulations on your decision, your courage, your wisdom. All the best from now onwards!🚀
Hey George! It's great to hear that you made this decision for your mental well-being. I'm curious, did you come to any conclusions on how to avoid pursuing new projects you're unsure about in the future?
Love the honesty, George!
Thank you Tim, appreciate it mate!
Awesome video, great insights! 🙂
Mental health first definitely makes sense so well done you!
This is the first time I’ve seen your channel. Could you have sold the agency as it was doing so well?
this is one of my biggest fears of having employees etc. I will just plan on making 70gs a year which is three times what i make now and just be happy with that. really happy for you
Yeah mate that's exactly the right attitude!
I appreciate your honesty.
Fantastic vid and well done on the life choice!
At the moment you drink your coffee in video, I just drank all my Cappuccino.
Glad you got out of the Goblin hole 😅 Good that you tried though, you only truly learn and internalize things like that when you take the action and experience it for yourself.
Hey George, had a couple of queries I was hoping you could help share some insight with as someone getting into scriptwriting
- Are there any channels you recommend studying? Looking at educational channels but other one channels would also be good!
- When studying videos, what questions would you suggest asking yourself to help breakdown the video and identify what made it work well, i.e. what made the storytelling effective?
- Any other advice for someone wanting to get good at scriptwriting
I am a post-it note guy as well
Me starting yesterday to work in this with the hidden fear that this could happen to me over a short period of time. The algorithm watches me xP
Hey, have you thought about launching a UA-cam scriptwriting course? Would be more passive but still leverage your authority and skills. I’d attend asap. Thanks for sharing the thought process, it resonates and it is awesome to get your insights.
nevermind, found the course :))
no speculation needed, clearly you have great parents lol. Me too, I feel really fortunate
Ahh so pleased to hear that :)
Agencies are brutal. You should charge more brother.
Hello George,
Awesome video btw.
I've watched several podcast videos in which you were invited on about scriptwriting and to get better as a scriptwriter.
You dropped a lot of value on them. Thanks.
I need your professional guidance with a problem I have with regards to scriptwriter.
I'd like to transition into "vlog, lifestyle, challenge kind of videos". A good example of such channels are: Mr Beast, Ryan Trahan... Right now I'm a documentary-style scriptwriter.
It's hard getting job for this new style I want to transition as I have no experience in it.
I considered just creating sample scripts for my portfolio, but it's not really the kind of content that I can just whip up an imaginary topic and creator.
How do you think I should approach this?
Thank you once again.
The best ending- when you removed all the post its… and yes man, being present means more than just becoming richer if only to lose the days you have w people who matter.
Loved the vid
Hey George, really nice video! I was wondering if i can help you edit your videos and also make highly engaging shorts out of them.
I closed a business for the same reason. Scaling up and managing work is a totally different job, less profitable and so much more responsibility and risk.
It seems to me that creators overlook the importance of building a team when starting an agency. Your first hire should be a manager. Your second hire is an assistant. Or, if you have five writers, make one of them the writer/manager.
would be possible for you to release those Loom vids here? Loom doesnt work well in safari or chrome on desktop lol
Wouldn't you like to help small creators here and there? Nothing too much or too big and mainly as something you like to do.. just to help people like myself to learn some important skills etc on scriptwriting etc. You could keep it small and when you have time...
@@EsmeraldaDeVos that is what I do haha
Hi George. What books do you think are valuable for scriptwriters.
Hey George , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with Highly Engaging Thumbnail + Video Editing which will surely increase your CTR & AVD which will help your videos to reach to a wider audience ! Please Lmk what do you think ?
You might have been able to hire a ceo to do all the management for you.
“Hmmmmm…..”
Before you close the agency down, l strongly suggest you have a chat with Daniel Priestley about this. It sounds to me you have been a business operator and not an entrepreneur and Daniel has something to say about that. Just my opinion.
@waltertshuma646 ah that's very kind but I shut it down 7 months ago and am a much happier man 🫡
I wish you were my friend to help me out 🌹😅
I'll be honest with you...
And that is going to hurt.
But it is going to help you in the long run.
So if you don't like getting "hurt", you should stop reading this right now.
Here it is:
Don't accept things as it is! Work on yourself!
If you can't handle five employees and a few clients for less than three months, you're too weak right now.
You're such a young man...
Until you reach financial freedom, be strong and do what has to be done, not what you love.
If you fail to do that, you'll regret it later on.
And certainly will remember my text.
Cheers!
Thanks, although you've completely misunderstood my point. My business is making 6 figures without the agency. I don't need to put myself through something I hate to "reach financial freedom". I have the other 80% of my business that I love.
@@GeorgeBlackmanYT I told you it was going to hurt...
First I want to clarify that I wrote to help.
But the point is: If you can't handle five employees and a few clients for less than three months, you're too weak right now.
To have 2,3,4 sources of income is always handy in the long run.
I have been your client twice now and wanting more...
So if it's up to me, you'll be ok.
Good Luck.
@padual appreciate you taking the time, I just don't think you've understood enough about my business, or the point I'm making in the video :)
@@padual Here are some words of wisdom. The destination for all of us is the same. Death.
When you speak about strength, first ask yourself what game are you playing in between birth and death.
id rather go hungry than being in a job i hate.
Dude it sounds like you made the classic startup mistake of scaling too fast. Demand doesn’t validate your business model.
You’re better off scaling slowly. Get 1 employee and 1-2 concurrent clients and figure out all your processes. You won’t make a zillion dollars right away but you also won’t get chronically stressed
Haha appreciate this but we didn't scale at all. The problem was that I was working essentially 2 full-time jobs. Had it just been the agency, it could have worked... except the core of "running an agency" is still something I don't like as much as everything else I do :)
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Can you just make a free course? You have knowledge that can be passed down to other people
You went off script 🙃
@GeorgeBlackmanYT
Thank you.
Not everyone need to make crazy amounts of money. We should ask ourselves what is the purpose behind. If there is some big purpose then that will propel you through hard times. @paudual misunderstood your video , i think it is more about do you really need to do what you’re doing?Should you be happy with what you have or you still need more? Questions you need to ask yourself. Each one to their own.