Why the BIGGEST YOUTUBERS QUIT...
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- We all stop eventually, I'm happy Brock was able to take the jump and find something else. I've seen a lot of people come and go over the years on this platform and some day it'll be my turn.
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We all stop eventually, I'm happy Brock was able to take the jump and find something else. I've seen a lot of people come and go over the years on this platform and some day it'll be my turn.
Any chance we get ranked streams or vids? I just enjoy 4v4 more content wise and playing wise. You also get the best reactions from ranked and almost everyone has mics... anyways just wondering.
Your ww2 ranked stream ranked sweaty tryhard whatever was recommended to me for years and I think probably came up on my autoplay 50 times... so I know ranked play can be popular on your channel, but maybe you don't enjoy it that much.
@@iro9486Go watch his last video. He explained in depth his thoughts about ranked and how he has zero intention of playing that.
Do whatever makes you happy and comfortable bro, been watching you since the beginning of black ops 2 one of my favorites for sure
I wouldn't mind watching warzone even if it's not quite your thing
Do a video on the M16, I know it's a bad gun, but would be cool to see what a it can do with someone that's skilled.
I don’t care much for video games, and I haven’t owned a call of duty game in years. However I continually visit this channel because this gentleman is articulate, honest and far from the overly performative people you just may encounter in his genre. Keep being you big man, we certainly appreciate your work…
I greatly appreciate it as well
Facts bro literally just bought a ps5 and had to watch mark videos to understand his point of view how to play the game hahaha
Indeed, I love how objective he is then provides his opinion, regardless if its a hot take or not
I can agree completely with this, I can't play for shit, but appreciate talent when I see it
Thanks.
I’d watch the hell out of a fishing UA-cam if you made one. Even if it was uploaded once a month or once every other month. Variety is what I like watching.
"Leave a comment so I can steal that" 🤣🤣
Lolol, hey who doesn’t like some good ideas!?
@@Marksman can't knock you there man
I feel like we have had very similar trajectories and experiences and have done this YT game for around the same amount of time, so what you said resonated a lot with me. There are a lot of pressures that people don't realise are there, but I've personally been able to let go of those over this last year. There are plenty of things I could do to help continued growth such as make short content, but I made the decision not to. I think a big stress reliever is realising you have to plan some next steps after YT and give yourself options. If you can do this whilst you're still full-time then it alleviates a lot of the stress and worrying. It's a luxury though; sometimes you have to rely on good timing.
I believe there's no reason you shouldn't do shortform content! hire an editor to get it done and forget about it!
I will watch the fishing videos religiously
Same’ “Marksman fishes”
Bro honestly
@@darkassass1n445 sharksman, no fish is safe around him
Right? Idk what it is but it gives me peace
Jesus that was an eye opening video,fair play for sticking at it I'd have bailed years ago.
This is why I’ve stuck around all these years. Your transparency and integrity. Even if it’s somewhat bitter sweet. You explained that perfectly. Cut and dry to the point but without any discouragement towards anyone else doing what you’re doing. Appreciate it Nick🤝🏻
Been watching you since bo3 and i can tell you that your fanbase will follow you through any changes you decide. Understand your value and continue being you and expect your followers to follow
I been enjoying your content for the past 10 plus years.. an i aint going nowhere.. no matter what you do. We see the work you been putting on for years.
Thinking about Brock retiring instantly made me realize, a lot of the guys i watched growing up, are also growing up, and will eventually stop doing this thing called UA-cam (or Twitch, or wherever you may voice your persona).
Hope to be seeing you around for many years, even if you aren't gaming, I do appreciate seeing videos like this. :)
Further Proof that Marksman needs to host a podcast or interview series over YT, business, COD, etc. Great video.
I feel like I let go of a huge opportunity when I used to do UA-cam. Because of you bro I wanted to be like you, in the sense of being good at call of duty. After hours and hours of grinding the game I felt stressed and depressed knowing that I literally spent all my day playing video games. UA-cam isn’t easy specially playing for hours
Thanks for the insight Marksman, and I always enjoy these chat/info vids. Been watching you since your BO2 days and I'll continue watching as long as you're still uploading. My work (not YT/entertainment-related) also doesn't allow me to just "clock out" and go about my other business. It definitely takes a toll on you and I look forward to having a more traditional job in a couple years!
Carrying noobs has always been enjoyable to watch especially from you with your friendly demeanor. Being able to see a “noob” and and player of your caliber in the same vid is timeless imo. All the love Marksman been watching your videos since mw2… the real one
I would like to see outside of gaming video.
Like outside activities like fishing etc!
Big fan of your video Marksman, lots of love!
Every job that “is fun” comes with its down sides it can’t be easy to be fun and entertaining on a day after day consistency
There is an alternate universe where Nick is overworked building a successful fishing channel. No matter the conditions, he spends all his time on the water or thinking about content. When he gets a fews days R&R the only thing he wants to do is go inside, turn his brain off and grind COD.
This video is the reason i continue to come back to every day and watch you. I have alot of respect for you, thank you.
As a creator, I fully agree. Before I became a creator, I thought "man, youtubers have it so easy.. they just upload, and make bags"... oh boy was i wrong. the amount of mental strain that comes from being a creator is bonkers. Everything you said, is completely true (aside from hiring attorneys to go over contracts. I havent run into that yet, even after being partnered with Samsung and Google). I dread the day I actually need to hire one lol. As far as thinking of videos to make, that part might be the hardest one.
all-in-all I believe being a creator is/can be the highest paid job in ratio to the amount of work you do - but its inconsistent, drains you mentally, gives you depression, and instead of enjoying your days off - youre stuck thinking of the next video ...and the one after that... and the one after that.
Jobs like Instacart & Uber you're considered an independent employee. You have to put money aside yourself to pay taxes. You have to find your own means to Healthcare. You don't get a W-2, you get a 1099
Man I hope you can find something great and fun you can do that’ll also get you by in life.
Honestly, found you Marksman (Nick) at the beginning of MW2019. And I'm glad I did. I watch every video, I share often and I definitely drop a like Everytime!
You're a dope content creator. Your gaming knowledge and ability to articulate your thoughts concisely has taught so many for so long.
All your efforts are highly appreciated. Keep up the great work!
I hate that you channel has been stuck at 1.37M subs. Feels like its been 1.5 years. You deserve more subs with all the work you put into your yt
I mean I used to watch him back in 2019 and I come back to his videos now and they are the exact same thing. Over that amount of time something should change but they are shockingly similar so what’s the incentive to watch the new video when you can already imagine what’s going to happen. This is just constructive criticism much love!
One of the reasons I wanted to start my other channel, CoD has been pretty stagnant for me
@@DetectiveMikeHunt.yeah every video at its core is him playing SnD. Which I love by the way, but not many people are going to continually watch them for 10 years straight.
I know you just said when you go fishing you like to get away from technology. But playing cod on a boat with something like starlink for internet, inbetween fish bites would be very interesting at least for me lmao. Would probably take an a lot of work not to mention a boat that could hold your set up (dunno about 2 pc's might wanna do console for that one kinda risky ngl). Have watched you since your black ops 2 videos. Never really bothered chatting but you are my comfort watch even though I haven't played a cod since bo3. Thank you, and thank you for being real with everything you do.
That was a great video, marksman just having a chat with us was actually kinda nice
Great video man. Lots of insight for those of us that have no idea what goes on behind the scenes.
One of the highlights of my job is the work-life balance. Being 'on' all the time sounds exhausting, appreciate the effort you put forward towards your content.
Absolutely love these type of videos brother I saw this form the homie devour on Twitter and thought I check it out I sent it to another big CC apex streamer so he can also get more of an insight and won’t feel bad for doing variety and etc. but keep it up mark and can’t wait to see more from you
I will say that for me ive found its hard for me to be able to stay on a game for hours on end mainly because i dont have a solid group and when I play alone I feel like im held back. I applaud youtubers but ive somewhat given up and just decided to go into a major corporation that allows me to advance far in life. To be honest tho you are one of my favorite youtubers and Ive watched you since the good ole black ops 2 days. You are an amazing human and yeah id love to play with the youtubers but its hard to be able to gain there trust and there want to play with anyone which I dont blame them. Keep up the hard work man I always enjoy watching your videos and how in depth you go into with some stuff. Much love man. Also, If you were to do fishing youtube id 100 percent watch and enjoy every last minute because I myself love fishing its such a peaceful enjoyable time. See you on the flipside my friend.
Haven't played cod since dince mw'19. Here every video regardless. Keep up the grind, we appreciate the entertainment.
I absolutely love all of your content. Keep it going and the burnout is real no matter the job. Keep kicking arse and f the haters.
Don't quit, im almost 24 been playing since I was 9, you are my biggest inspiration my CODGOD and i want to play in the league its most definitely not ez.
Bro I love your vids man. Appreciate you being honest about this. Gave me a great insight of your job! Sounds pretty draining to me, but please don’t quit. Love Marksman!
Thanks for giving some good details in this Marksman! This shows a lot to people who are thinking about starting a channel or some who have been doing it for a while and wonder what the future is like. I myself have 2 channels that are for beats and uploaded every day for years which led to the burnout. Even though the money was great for the time, it was not worth the head ache and I lost all of my enjoyment after forcing myself to do it for a long time.
The game makes such a huge difference, especially if you're small. I only have 700 subs so it's not like I have much validity to my experience, but 500 of my 700 came during BO4 because that game was fun to watch!
I hope to see your fishing channel comes true and you find peace in it Marksman 🎣
Thank you for a small glimpse into the behind the scenes..bc most don’t fully understand what it takes to do what you do & we appreciate the effort and hard wrk bro 💪🏾
People will always view the grass as being greener, but content creation is exhausting. There are worse jobs for sure but I’m happy that I don’t ever have to network, or come up with video ideas or interact with comments. This video makes a lot of sense
The last religious cod I played was modern warfare 2019. I was a religious watcher of urs. But I still check in on ur channel because ur channel sticks out compared to others. I also watch ur will ur videos when I’m in class lol. because u add much entertainment to it. U and many other UA-camrs deserve much more support for ur time and dedication. And am truly thankful I came across ur channel years ago :)
Been a fan for years now and will always be a supporter cause Marksman always makes solid content
Iv subscribed to you since BO2 and what I’m watch is only 20-30% of the reason. The main reason is your easy to listen too even on live comms/streams, not really abusive there is humour and serious subjects If you had a podcast I would listen into that as well. Your work is amazing and when that time comes you disappear from UA-cam people will get it.
I will watch anything if the host is easy to listen to and knows their onions. Keep it up bruv.
You enjoying RuneScape creators make me love you even more. Keep it up man.
As a business owner, I identify with the non-stop work and constant problem solving. It’s like the business own you too.
Been following this channel for at least 10 years and this sort of commentary with great insight and valid, well articulated reasoning is just why Marksman is the best 👍🏻
Do what makes you happy! You have to live your life to the fullest. I’m sure all of us would support you no matter what choice you make as long as you’re happy! I’ve been watching you since BO2 and dont plan on stopping anytime soon. Keep up the good work!!! I’m ready for whatever new content you have.
Would love a series of videos micro analyzing attachments and perks and add ons.
Maybe techniques to counter the popular meta builds or combos.
Analyze the maps and routes and variations, actually go in depth with all of it. Your skills and analysis and map knowledge are amazing and thats what I know Im here for.
Break it down for us normies and noobs LOL
What you described is being a small business owner I don’t think anyone can debate you on that. Love the videos and hope you take more time for yourself and reach that work life balance you need.
Reminds me of why I stopped selling drugs. I live in a very safe area, and people would say I had an easy job just sitting around waiting for people to stop by playing video games all day. To succeed, you have to constantly be on call, talking to suppliers and customers. Logistics, marketing. Can't go out with friends in case I get a call or a text. If you're not always available, people will go elsewhere. I can see where they're coming from you never stop working.
I am self employed.
I live in borderline solitude.
I am glad to hear you deal with the same thing, just different scenario.
I started to go insane thinking it’s just me.
Thank you.
Been watching for over a decade now. Thanks for the memories bud!!
Just this video alone was such a breathe of fresh air because you dived into some topics that weren’t fully game related but even so I feel it was very beneficial to hear some of the topics you spoke about . I have been watching your channel for quite some time and have grown very found of you as a person and content creator so I wouldn’t mind watching you play other games or doing different videos you’re very intelligent I love how articulate you are and maybe you can do a UA-cam guide on steps and tutorials to starting out because like you stated in your video UA-cam isn’t easy at all and there’s no guide to how to do it or start etc so I think that would make for a good video it would give people insight about everything they need to know in any case that they want to see if maybe they want to give it a shot and also fans would have an insight from your end to understand more of the work that goes into it all
Great video, it really hit home as someone who is trying to grow their own business and trying to make it through the highs and lows of starting a business. I would love to see you do some fishing content as I'm running my own small lure company and anything fishing related is usually my escape from the daily grind.
I'll say, about 3-4 years ago I would see your videos in recommended and then I stopped seeing your stuff completely the past 2 years. It's all algorithm man. Anyway, great video. You always keep it real bro.
When he said 10 years, straight reminded me of Vikstar123. He started on Cod, did a ton of minecraft now he's full on in the sidemen and their killing it. I can see marksman joining a crew down the line and switching gears. That will only be the next step in his career and I can see it going super well for him.
Youre a super cool dude. I cant even imagine the sacrifices youve made and continue to make. I hope you find true happiness in whatever it is you decide to do/keep doing.
P.s.
Fishing videos are sick. If im not watching CoD, im watching fishing.
I love the idea of fishing content. It would be cool to maybe collab with other creators that don't know much about fishing and maybe show them the ropes(lines)!
We love yah marksman. This was really eye opening and I’m looking at the platform a lot differently now. Regardless whatever you decide to do you’ve got my support!
Well Marksman, my first video ideas were montage compilations, and I think that would be very interesting for your viewers if you made montages be it pop off moments, funny moments, etc. I think that would be worth a shot. I'm an individual who doesn't watch streams much but being able to watch stream highlights and so on in a single video would be cool. Thanks for the video, it was quite insightful, have a good one!
Mucho respecto for Marksman!! I can’t believe you lost that many subs on twitch, that’s crazy! I’ll for sure sub to your fishing channel lol.
By the way, Marksman is the only real G about this stuff. You don't get this heart to heart style perspectives from other creators. Marksman always keeps us in the loop on these things, and he most definitely doesn't have to. Marksman = goated community builder.
make a video of you finding a random person in game and the getting them in your party and coach them and show the progress, it could be a series or just one video. would be pretty cool to see
We truly don’t know how lucky we are to have Nick upload and stream. He is honestly just the best! I pray for much success to come with his channel and streaming!
I can totally relate Nik, I got a dream job Managing a trout fishery here in the U.K and to everyone else it's a dream job. However, after 2 years I was completely burnt out, no time off, working crazy hours with a very large presence on social media... It was exhausting. I have went back to a 40 HR a week job so I can enjoy my spare time, in a boat, fly rod in hand and singing "here fishy, fishy, fishy to myself". But personal, obviously, I would love to see a vlog of you out fishing but for now I get my daily fix of S&R 😅
I'm just a relatively new content creator. My focus is college football primarily....which is painfully obvious. And I have trouble making content daily. You have done an incredible feat in the world of UA-cam. Very few have your longevity. Changing things up keeps you sane. I will always be a big fan of yours. You have earned the right to dial it back. Good luck sir
I've watched for close to 10 years now, huge fan! Keep on keeping on!
Im a really small youtuber and just thinking about uploading videos everyday is tiring af, specially when you have a full time job. My last video was 4 months ago and between those months i sometimes be getting notifications of someone who subbed 😂
This is the most accurate video ever. No one sees how much work streamers actually do outside of the videos. I think it’s important to understand he’s talking about the majority of course the few that become millionaires just hire people to take care of this stuff. Good shit Marksman. I
I love your content. When youre building a channel or a brand or a subscriber base you have to grind. Those that dont learn to transition from a grind to a life once they get to a liveable income, are doomed to become burnt out. Youve built your brand, you dont HAVE to work every day, you choose to. You could designate many tasks and you could shorten your stream time and you could double up videos for a week, release half and have the next week completely off with vids to post.
Dont stress for brand new ideas for content so much, what you do regardless of what you choose is why we all love you. Your skill at the game and commentary are priceless. You can do the same thing over and over and we will still be here. Sure you may have some ebbs and flows of subscribers, that comes with the territory but thats why you save money and plan for that.
I know I used to work 100hr weeks minimum building my company, now I shoot for half that and hoping to half again in the next two years.
I love your analyze a random vids! Do more of those! Do different stuff, different games once in awhile, change it up like that.
Dont ever be concerned that so and so already did that or of jumping on the algorithm bandwagon... wtf thats the gd game of life man! F the haters and trolls 😂
Take your cod skills and apply them to real life, I am certain you could make it into something that isnt so overbearing and burning you out.
Nick you are GROWING. There is so much to learn from you. And trust me, thousands of people are not here because of COD. We are here because of you as a person. And we would stay, whatever you do. Just enjoy your life🤗
I follow this channel for the updates, the laughs, and the breakdowns. I see a number of your videos that breaks down each of your attachments and what each means, I love those. Oddly, I don't play S&D, but I love watching them. I learn new tricks. You invest hours and hours and I don't so I have to pick up things quicker. I have a decently high KD (1.9) If it wasn't for watching your channel, I'd be much lower. If there was something I'd like to see, is better categorization .. a section on each rifle.. map.. etc. I'd go back and watch the older. I don't think I've missed a single upload in the last 2 years. The attitude toward common sense is something I very much relate to.
Been watching you for years now and I appreciate your content you put out! I deff don’t understand what “UA-camrs” have to go through in order to make a living but it’s almost a routine to get home from work and watch your recent upload. Thank you for giving us content to unwind with at the end of the day!👍👍
If I was you Marksman, I would get together with blametruth and some other OG's and all of you guys do a low budget fps game. You guys are extremely informed in the genre and I humbly think you guys need a big major decision to rejuvenate the entire genre.
Btw, I quit MW23 more than a month ago, I could not take more of the dead, artificial and robotic feeling and atmosphere of the game.
Much respect mi hombre. Peace!
Over 3 UA-cam channels I’ve watched years of your content. Thank you for all of your hard work!! You’ve provided countless hours of mental health help for some of us thank you 🙏
I would love to watch a Marksman fishing channel.
hey marksman, only been watching since 2019, I'm not sure if you done this exact concept, but here the idea: "CHAT/VIEWERS BUILDS YOUR LOAD OUT".
Marksman could make content about him finding cool looking rocks and I’d watch that shit
Your a very humble man , I appreciate you and the content and time you've been in my life. I believe I been watching you more than half my life. You are my 1st/2nd favorite ytubr
Anxiety is a serious problem if they do not have the mental capacity you do to be this honest and open about it, it is why I am still subbed to you, I can listen to you all the time when you are talking about facts. You are one of the greatest on here, Nick Marksman, you are amazing.
“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants”
a bit off topic marksman but talking about your business, when you are interacting with the lobby, have funny reactions or conversations with other people or own trashtalkers and let us hear their reaction, i noticed those videos have way more engagement especially the last part i mentioned.
I usually do, but I have to mute some stuff because of youtube
@@Marksmanis there not another platform that you can upload on without having to censor anything? Maybe start building another channel somewhere else with another main game?
A very good video that shares the internal issues successful UA-cam folks deal with. I just recently started to get back into and it's changed from when I started in MW2.
Just the amount of work that's need to be done is crazy. I got one subscriber this past week and popped the champagne.
I've followed you since BO2. You're the only COD gameplay I watch that isn't for information like XclusiveAce.
One day I hope to crack into YT doing my own thing and to get a few games in with you.
I hope you continue making content you enjoy and even if you do fishing, I'd watch it cause you're just a cool guy.
I have been making videos for 10 years and I never became successful. I just enjoyed recording myself playing games and talking about it like I already had a big audience to make it feel like I wasn’t alone. It was so much fun, but after a while I kept doing the same thing over again. I started burning out a lot and had to take a break until I got in the mood to make a video again.
The same can be said for ANY self owned small business. I'm a General Contractor that builds small housing developments, I have to deal with EVERYTHING you have to, but in addition to what you have to deal with I also have to deal with insurance companies for workers comp insurance, banks for loans, building inspectors, real estate agents, and an army of sub-contracted trades people like Plumbers, Electricians, Roofers, Siders, Framers, Drywallers, Painters, and Trim Carpenters. I know your pain, and then some. With that being said I make close to 7 figures/year, so the payoff is worth the bullshit that I have to deal with.
When it comes to the business side of things, completely. Not a lot of people run their own business tho, so I do have to explain that to them
You make it sound like prison. Thank you for the video though. You have explained some things I didn't know.
I took two years off from work (GI bill) to pursue UA-cam. Or at least that’s what I thought I wanted. I chose to keep it as a hobby when I realized all this last year.
I pray you take some more time for yourself and those you care for brotha. Life is short.
miss this game soooooo much, used to leave work early to join the squad
Lots of love, enjoy the shit out of your content, and this opens my eyes alot to what yall deal with. I never knew it was THAT labor intensive and monetarily dedicated to others help to do this.
Probably most of the jobs are romanticized. Even a director from a big company or something. You’re willing to get the paycheck, but are you willing to take the extra work and responsibilities? Same goes for UA-cam, and as you mentioned, it gets even harder since you got to deal with a lot of variables that are out of your control when dealing with an audience
Marksman, I can’t even begin to tell you how much I appreciate your videos! TBA forever 🙌
I love the cod content marksman yours is my favorite by far. My hats off to ya i get burnt out just the little i play. You da man!
Im here for the entertainment. I enjoy your variety stuff as well.
mark ima be honest i really dont know whats its like but do what makes you happy dude
Solid insight. Love the commentary videos man brings me back to MW3 days
Would love to watch the fishing videos bro. never know what new fan base you might attract too!
Marksman, I appreciate videos like these and think it’s very important to make them bcuz whether people vaguely knew or have no idea need to be reminded or told that this is the reality of working for yourself regardless of if it’s UA-cam or you creating your own business. There’s absolutely no days off until you can afford to hire, contract or delegate and even then you feel the need to be present at all times. But in the end it is worth it if for experience alone or money. I always love the vids Marksman, take care
There are a few reasons why most want to become UA-camrs/Streamers.
1. You get paid to play games (obviously, you went more into so I'm not gonna bother to)
2. If you can land a deal more so if you're a streamer, then you are now set to retire. Essentially, being in the right place at the right time.
Most will end up not even getting views either and a quick look on Twitch, and you'll see streams upon streams of people with 1 viewer.
Upload what you want we dig you and your content regardless. Thank you for the years of content and keeping us entertained!!
Marksman, I just watched this video from start to finish and as someone whose passion is fitness, it hit me hard when you talked about the physical toll it's taking on you. I can't tell you how important it is for you to take a few hours per week to do some physical work in the gym. It's so important for your mental and physical health, especially as a man. I'd be happy to guide you. Just like you've been YTing for people for over a decade, I've been guiding people for two decades. Just felt compelled to comment and offer.