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Lucy Liu knows her sh*t! No seriously, my biggest takeaway is that in all situations you have to think about covering your behind. You need contracts, you need to disclose if you were given product or if you have sponsors and you shouldn't undervalue yourself when it comes to what you charge for your services. Good stuff!
I’ve realized that I may genuinely need a manager to help navigate the complexities of brand partnerships and compensation. Recently, I was approached by a brand with a compensation package that was considerably below market value. Interestingly, they mistakenly sent me a contract intended for another creator, revealing that they were offering 90% more for less work than what they expected from me. Additionally, after analyzing my sales reports and social media performance metrics, I discovered that I have been consistently undervaluing myself, working for approximately 95% less than my actual worth in my niche. This has been a significant wake-up call, highlighting the need to better advocate for fair compensation and recognition of the value I bring to my collaborations.
Really helpful to know the FTC is watching creators more intently now. Question: When verbally disclosing that I'm doing a brand deal in a video, is it OK to say "I'm partnering with for this video" or do I specifically need to say "This video is sponsored by " ?
If you live in Florida and have a good asset protection set up, it would be extremely difficult for anyone to collect on a default judgement. There's a reason why OJ moved here.
I’ve been at Attorney for decades, now retiring, and I know what your guest attorney was feeling as she told about helping her client with the predatory loan agreement. I am soooo glad she is in this space. Hopefully more lawyers will see the need there is. It is a growing legal arena, and there are more clients out there than a boatload of attorneys can service. If you’re an attorney and you’re viewing this video or reading this comment, seriously consider going into the space. It is an underserved market and it’s only going to grow much greater. You need to get up to speed on copyright law, trademark law, contracts, elder abuse, whole boatload of law that is interwoven into all of this and be ready and prepared to have a practice grow beyond your ability to service everyone. Really. It is that big of a market. There are more people who need help From us attorneys then we can help. I wish I had given more serious consideration to it about 10 years ago when I actually thought about it. But, my age and health made it impossible at the time. So, I am elated at lawyers like your guest getting into this space.
Only the Creator can make law. What we have is ever fluent rich mans rules that can appear or disappear on a whim and applied selectively. Everything to do with the "legal" system is pure nonsense.
I am sorry but I can not find you on LinkedIn! I followed you on ig so when you Sean got together I had to watch every minute. My goal is build my own marketing / branding agency so the things you say really resonate with me. Also if I want to be the best I need to understand the landscape so thank you for all you do!
Rule number one! Don’t accumulate stuff that can be taken away from you! Always protect yourself, put it in trust! In someone else’s name or behind a LLC very wise!
As someone who's been a content creator since 2010, I definitely miss the golden age of content creation, when the content was more genuine, people were more relatable, and consumerism wasn't the goal. Now, with AI, the space is way more saturated with low-quality spam. It's not as fun as it once was; my little hobby turned business and then a whole entire industry. I will still be creating, but I'm definitely moving on to the next industry before everyone else catches on. I predict the creator economy will become so oversaturated that the businesses will ultimately have all of the power. Brands will be paying much less because they can literally find ANYONE that would be willing to promote their product (whether they actually like it or not), AI will take away originality and creativity, and the people will be in massive debt, trying to enter this industry and stand out amongst the sea of creators; couple that with the government cracking down on regulations.....It was great while it lasted, but nothing lasts forever! Content creation will be the new 9-5, where you actually have to work & compete for your salary.
Agreed! Add to that the fact that in the golden age, there weren't any channels run by broadcast media, reruns of TV shows, etc. When I see the glut of who else has a channel today - people who already have a "regular" TV show - it's disheartening. They already have a traditional/professional outlet; and now they're pulling in viewers away from the creators for whom YT was created in the first place.
This is beyond terrifying. People should be held financially accountable if they sue someone maliciously just because they can. Its hard to imagine how you can record all original content and be sued by anyone you have not harmed. I also couldn’t imagine paying for an LLC when you haven’t even made the first dime on your UA-cam channel.
that is how they make their money have you to do your LLC and your business don't take off or you get into that business and you thought that's what you wanted to do then changed your mind like me. paid 700+ for a website paid for commercial ad on the radio 900+ and just don't want to do it like I thought I did. I guess it was just the journey and not the destination I got more out of sounds crazy but the mind has changed its a lot of money but I figure money come and go and you sure can't take it with you leaving this world.
Correct. UA-cam also has a whole section on your rights as a content creator. They literally educate you on how to create content, what you can use ect. So all this about insurance and getting sued…you’re pretty much protected once you create safe content. The idea to buy all this other protection is senseless especially if you have no budget.
As an experienced civil litigation and business attorney, the reason people are being sued is that creators do not know to treat their UA-cam channel like a business. You must have the right corporate structures and contracts, as well as non-disclosure agreements. You also need to have your intellectual property properly protected. The failure to do all these things and have the right attorney or law firm as part of your team could cost you dearly. Many content creators do not know they have a problem (especially pertaining to the intellectual property). For example, you cannot just use a large number of quotes from famous people, even if you attribute the quote to the person who wrote it. You must have written proof that you have permission to use it and that has to be specific in the license as to how it can be used. You cannot copyright anything that is created by A.I. under current copyright law.
@@nicolletteramirez Not necessarily, you could infringe on a copyright and there are more problems in doing so than you realize. Many people do not realize they have a problem until they get a lawsuit or threatening letter. If you have even 10 quotes in a video and you attribute the quote to the author, than does not protect you from legal problems.
They are but it isn’t often enforced. That’s what the ethics arm of that branch catches but nowadays people claim it’s all fake news and voters believe them.
@@joeysocks5718 Most of them DO! This why people release their financial records and exactly what Trump was convicted of- hiding money flow in a campaign. They can’t hide the money flow, it’s illegal. But I don’t know, ask the next president who had never released his own financial (or medical) information and STILL got elected.
This isn’t exactly accurate for all states. I’m a lawyer in Texas- since 2001- judgments do not follow Texas workers around unless it is child support, taxes, or student loans. What other people/businesses with judgments can do is freeze your bank account after your paycheck is deposited into it. And even this is only after they win a separate garnishment claim against you. Further, Texans have a whole slew of property that is exempt from being taken by collections/judgments. I’m not trying to be “THAT” person, but I felt it my legal duty to provide this context.
I worked in insurance for awhile-I definitely recommend making sure liability insurances are high enough (most people don’t consider how much medical costs add up, and other things). Also.. you can get additional Personal Article policies where you can add expensive jewelry or tech equipment and have it itemized. It’s good to have your home and business inventoried anyway. Maintain records and keep receipt copies-even email them to yourself or business account.
Lots of great information! I'm just getting started as a creator and one of the biggest takeaways that I got from this is to disclose, disclose, disclose!
Thank you for doing this video. Because I don't see many videos where they talk about the actual step-by-step business, an administrative and legal steps, we need to take to start our channel. And I have held back on starting my channel, because I'm trying to make sure I do that and cover those bases before I put myself out there and get scammed. so thank you very much.
Mannnnn….. talk about timely. Just had a disgruntled video editor make fraudulent claims on my UA-cam videos. Because our agreements are a bit ambiguous and he’s claiming he owns the rights to about 75% of my videos. Which he doesn’t! But UA-cam makes it sooo easy for someone to make false claims and they are sloooow to respond. I paid for and produced all the original content. He was hired as a work for hire, but he got greedy and is taking out his frustration in other ways. Lesson learned- now I’m in the process of applying for a trademark, setting up better contracts for future projects and contractors. But damn, this has hurt our views badddd. Fiverr does have wording on their agreement to protect the customer
if he argues it now, you did not have an agreement. did you list your editors in the description box? like movies do in their credits? you should list all the people that did the work on your "video/movie". or do your own editing and filming like OG UA-cam.
Great information! 🙂However, very discouraging at the same time. This is part of the reason why I am hesitant to try to grow my channel. UA-cam is a creative outlet for me, not part of my business marketing strategy. While UA-cam is a business, I, the creator, am not a business or using UA-cam to further any businesses that I own (which I do not have). Your video makes it sound that if a potential content creator is not ready, willing, and able, to create their channel as a business venture to include all the Business Law requirements for small businesses, then they should leave the platform altogether, if they do not want the potential legal troubles that you have outlined.
This video has so much information that I didn't know much about. I am about to post my first video but hesitated. I didn't know much about the legal side and didn't want to run into legal problems, esp. using some music video clips and songs for my future videos. I even got ideas on making my own merch and catch phrases. Ms. Tyler's legal info is a weight in gold. Thank you very much for your valuable input.
Basically, if somebody pays you to do something, whatever you do, it's theirs. If a salaried chemist works at some oil-gasoline refinery's laboratory and invents some new kind of water based paint while working at home after hours, not related to oil and gas refining at all, that paint formula is owned by the refinery. If you work at MS writing Windows 15 and write some game program while on vacation, MS owns that game. If anyone pays you to produce something, make sure that it is precisely clear what you will produce and that your "employer" will only have rights to that specific item and nothing else.
Now that many Creators have stepped in the realm of traditional entertainment--some getting signed by CAA and other agencies--you really have to read the fine print of contracts. Like actors, when your value to a brand (in their case a show) increases you renegotiate. And when your value lessens and the contract has ended, you once again state they are in breach of contract IF you haven't signed away your likeness in perpetuity. Reality show stars know this well or they learn it the hard way. So like actors, for some Creators it may be time to get an entertainment and copyright lawyer to review your contracts over a certain amount of money. Social media is now the new TV, so expect to be treated like entertainers, especially for major deals.
Interesting video that speaks volumes about the greed and the lack of integrity of the society. It is blessing that human life is limited to under 100 years. Just imagine the possible damage to the people and to the environment if human life was 1000 or 1,000,000 years.! The most comforting statement comes from Denzel Washington : "You'll never see a U-Haul behind a hearse."
I briefly lived in the US in 1996 and was just astounded at not just how easy it is to sue someone, but also at the astounding absurdity of things you can sue and be sued for! My friend's mother wanted to sue local government and JFK airport because a chip of concrete was missing from a sidewalk kerb! It's nuts!
Absolutely need an LLc, If you live in California $399 to set up. However, $800 per year tax fee (higher if you make more than 0.5K), even if you only make $1. You should always form your LLC in the state that you live.
I have a reverse position. As an indie game dev and long time game journalist, I have a,ways hated that streamers get all the money from streaming games created by someone else. Sure you can copyright strike them but I;d much rather ask for a percentage of their streaming money. That way we can both make money. Any suggestions on how to do that? I have even had streamers get mad at me for borrowing footage of their game play for a game *I* helped create! There has gotta be something I can do.
I don't know if this applies to video or not, but for still photography, if you send the still photography to the copyright office, you are entitled to much more money than if it is not copyrighted.
I don't know if you know who David Paulides is, but he has a video channel here on UA-cam and he, at the beginning of every video he says "and this is the copyrighted edition of" people were using his videos in their own videos and I think that's why he does that
As a retired Trianing Consultant, this was excellent, informative and vlue-added informataion for me. I started a channel, just over 3 months ago and I learned so much during this broadcast. Thanks you. I look forward to joining you again real soon.
Nice info. I protect myself by invoicing and demanging 50% upfront and the balance delivery. I also get the client to sign the delivery book and append their official rubber stamp. This way they cant escape fulfilling their end of the bargain.
Came across this video by luck and I am truly impressed by the amount of detailed information that you guys have provided. It has helped me to understand the importance of knowing what I am getting into. I can’t wait to reach out and see what help can be provided to me as a new content creator. Keep up the amazing work!
Sometimes when ppl are explaining things about UA-cam or the algorithm…I get lost. But this is sooo informative and helpful and so much easier to follow…THANK YOU!! I’m a tiny channel, slowly growing but I’m always unsure & afraid to make a mistake. Highly recommend to creators or ppl interest in behind the scenes. Thanks again. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you Sean for an informative show. Tyler Chou was a breath of fresh air, she gave us new and experienced creators much to consider. We needed these gold nuggets of information. I look forward to following her and be apart of the community.😊
So moral of the story would be to protect your content before you even put it out there. One thing I've learned going through the legal system myself is that it is all a game of symantecs. A cat and mouse game of pointing fingers and trying to drag things out as long as possible. Treat the legal world the same way it will treat you.. with no remorse. Any aspect of your content that isn't original to you should be looked at as a risk. Get proper documentation for anything that you yourself did not create. And make your intentions clear with third parties. If you intend to use an asset make sure that it is defined in the agreement and that it is documented because you need proof that you have the rights to use what you have commissioned. Safest bet is to just create your own stuff.
Incredible valuable information and a little frightening. I think the biggest takeaway is stay committed, positive and optimistic AND know that you’re not alone through this journey!! Having resources like Think Media and Tyler Chou are absolutely invaluable. Grateful for the amazing resources Think Media and Sean Cannell provide!! 🙏🏼
I'm a small youtube channel and my start point is for a up to 4min video editing included I charge $1000 Australian dollars I'm just started my business with only 2 clients at the moment and 1'340 subscribers on my youtube channel as long as you communicate with your clients why your charging this amount they generally understand just be confident in yourself when explaining the costs
Correct. Just be confident. Has to be detailed when explaining things to customers. Plus, if your portfolio speaks brilliance why underestimate your skill? The best companies are the ones who are willing to listen. Talk to them intelligently.
Thank you for this video and for bringing Tyler back. It was packed with so much information that is not spoken about. I appreciate all the real life examples provided. Thanks again
Wow, this is essential info. I'm so thankful for you and Tyler. I'm definitely going to her follow her now. I'll watch the other episode with her, too. Thank you.
I was sued for defamation by the subject of an investigation blog article and a UA-cam video on the topic. The subject kept the case open 6 years. I went pro-se and defended myseif until I got a community law clinic to negotiate dropping of the case. My info was true, which is the defense against defamation. The guy just wanted to shut me up and not disclose his abuses of elderly homeowners in his mobile home park in Florida. Make sure all your creations state "This is my personal opinion based on the presented facts"! 😂😂😂😂😂
A little scary now that I’m about to start an actual channel. But very glad I’ve seen this. But alot to think about. Thank you both for bringing this forward.
I have several UA-cam channels and affiliate websites. Should I put each in its own LLC and then put that under an "umbrella" or "parent" LLC? Or run them all using the same LLC?
This video was amazing Sean. Thank you for having her on. I am following her as well. This hit so many key topics because as a growing content creator I am always worried am I being taken advantage of or how do I grow with the end goals in mind. Thank you!
@ yes, there’s every option except single member.. I don’t want to file a separate tax return until it’s beneficial to do so, and you need to make over 80k they say, where you can pay yourself a salary.
Wow I’m from UK and has been scratching my head to come out with content. This video has so much in depth information that could easily put me off to put out any content lol! Nevertheless, very informative!!
A million thanks to you both for sharing this valuable information! I’m so excited about the future opportunities in this space, but as a newcomer I really want to start out right. This conversation and the links provided will set me on the right path for success. I’m a new subscriber.
When I started UA-cam 5 years ago, people were asking "do I need to check the sponsored content box if I only have affiliate links?" 5 years later, we still don't have a clear answer. If we look at the reason behind why we click on it- UA-cam and the FTC want it to be clear to the viewer that the creator has a potential conflict of interest- that the creator is being payed for their time. So, with that in mind, I would argue that affiliate links have an even larger potential for conflict of interest. We literally are not getting paid unless we can do a good enough job of selling the product. I'm not a lawyer but I think the box should be checked for affiliate links.
Question- why aren’t media companies like Fox,CNN,CBS etc not disclosing who own them and who is paying to provide “news” . These companies are essentially reviewing a product and service - a public service that has a huge impact and influence over the world. The disclosure of the bought and paid for content is not happening
i personally think that it is not worth their while. But I don’t know and you could be sued by an Australian individual or company. So living in Oz is not a get out clause necessarily. Its pretty unlikely. I consulted a lawyer here in Australia about youtube and copyright. It was wonderfully murky and unclear.
On a slightly differant topic. What happens or should do when a distributer fails to cancel the a music platform when asked to do so. 6 years later happened to noticed had not done so and subsequently youtube also had put adverts onto a music topic that my sister and I had copyrights on. To be fair youtube cancelled the adverts. Received no royalties as such if any. Many thanks
Thanks for sharing what are the legal issues you should know when starting a you tube channel. What kind of protections you should consider before starting out as a You tuber. Hope to learn as much as possible from your videos what kind of law suits can come to you and how to avoid getting yourself in such a messy situations.
Homeowners insurance will instantly EXCLUDE coverage for almost anything relating to a business...TERRIBLE idea. You can buy a "photographer" businessowners policy with Property and General Liability coverage cheap and easy... that is the correct answer.
LLC costs include in some states $800 per year taxes and the annual cost of an accountant to file quarterlies for you because the taxes are now much more complicated...
LLC keeps getting thrown out there, I'm a small time Creator living in Thailand. No brand deals, no partners so I'm guessing I have nothing to worry about.
what cured me of copyright music was not that I could potentially be sued. It was that if I was ever monetised, the money would probably go to the copyright holder, not me. Utube is under no obligation to pay you anything if you use copyrighted material. That was my understandng. And your channel can be shut down after 3 copyright strikes. Not worth it. Its a hobby. I don’t need the stress. But I can understand that for someone with a disposable channel who makes no money anyway out of it, they don’t care. I get that.
@@RobsNeighbor No! When you work for someone, the worst that can happen is you get fired or find another job and quit your old job! This sounds so much worse than a regular lousy job! Getting sued? And all the other things talked about in the video where you can end up much worse off than when you started!
That was not the take away for me at all. If your content is bringing value, has a solid audience, and your passionate about it don't be afraid to move forward! The knowledge here was meant to help you put a parachute on before you jump out of the airplane, as opposed to sky dive without anything and not knowing anything and taking on the risk. Do not wait till you have 50k subs before protecting yourself, getting an LLC, having legal documents that fight for your, and get you more money.
You sound like a teenager. Real content creators are creatives and they just can't help being creative one way or the other. UA-cam just happens to be the medium more accessible to everuone today, including you. In your job there's a lot of shit too, it's just all up to you which shit you're willing to risk in your job.
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Lucy Liu knows her sh*t! No seriously, my biggest takeaway is that in all situations you have to think about covering your behind. You need contracts, you need to disclose if you were given product or if you have sponsors and you shouldn't undervalue yourself when it comes to what you charge for your services. Good stuff!
I’ve realized that I may genuinely need a manager to help navigate the complexities of brand partnerships and compensation. Recently, I was approached by a brand with a compensation package that was considerably below market value. Interestingly, they mistakenly sent me a contract intended for another creator, revealing that they were offering 90% more for less work than what they expected from me.
Additionally, after analyzing my sales reports and social media performance metrics, I discovered that I have been consistently undervaluing myself, working for approximately 95% less than my actual worth in my niche. This has been a significant wake-up call, highlighting the need to better advocate for fair compensation and recognition of the value I bring to my collaborations.
Really helpful to know the FTC is watching creators more intently now. Question: When verbally disclosing that I'm doing a brand deal in a video, is it OK to say "I'm partnering with for this video" or do I specifically need to say "This video is sponsored by " ?
If you live in Florida and have a good asset protection set up, it would be extremely difficult for anyone to collect on a default judgement. There's a reason why OJ moved here.
The predator lending was intriguing.
I’ve been at Attorney for decades, now retiring, and I know what your guest attorney was feeling as she told about helping her client with the predatory loan agreement. I am soooo glad she is in this space. Hopefully more lawyers will see the need there is. It is a growing legal arena, and there are more clients out there than a boatload of attorneys can service. If you’re an attorney and you’re viewing this video or reading this comment, seriously consider going into the space. It is an underserved market and it’s only going to grow much greater. You need to get up to speed on copyright law, trademark law, contracts, elder abuse, whole boatload of law that is interwoven into all of this and be ready and prepared to have a practice grow beyond your ability to service everyone. Really. It is that big of a market. There are more people who need help From us attorneys then we can help. I wish I had given more serious consideration to it about 10 years ago when I actually thought about it. But, my age and health made it impossible at the time. So, I am elated at lawyers like your guest getting into this space.
Only the Creator can make law. What we have is ever fluent rich mans rules that can appear or disappear on a whim and applied selectively. Everything to do with the "legal" system is pure nonsense.
Sean, thanks for having me back! What a great conversation and always love sharing tips to creators on how to protect themselves.
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I am sorry but I can not find you on LinkedIn! I followed you on ig so when you Sean got together I had to watch every minute.
My goal is build my own marketing / branding agency so the things you say really resonate with me. Also if I want to be the best I need to understand the landscape so thank you for all you do!
Thank you for your advice!
Hey there! I wonder if you have any free resources we can check out such as templates, etc? Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Im glad we have people like you out here
Rule number one! Don’t accumulate stuff that can be taken away from you! Always protect yourself, put it in trust! In someone else’s name or behind a LLC very wise!
As someone who's been a content creator since 2010, I definitely miss the golden age of content creation, when the content was more genuine, people were more relatable, and consumerism wasn't the goal. Now, with AI, the space is way more saturated with low-quality spam. It's not as fun as it once was; my little hobby turned business and then a whole entire industry. I will still be creating, but I'm definitely moving on to the next industry before everyone else catches on. I predict the creator economy will become so oversaturated that the businesses will ultimately have all of the power. Brands will be paying much less because they can literally find ANYONE that would be willing to promote their product (whether they actually like it or not), AI will take away originality and creativity, and the people will be in massive debt, trying to enter this industry and stand out amongst the sea of creators; couple that with the government cracking down on regulations.....It was great while it lasted, but nothing lasts forever! Content creation will be the new 9-5, where you actually have to work & compete for your salary.
agree but I think its even more important now to create high quality content. quality over ai and spam will be still the winner in the future.
What is the next industry?
Agreed! Add to that the fact that in the golden age, there weren't any channels run by broadcast media, reruns of TV shows, etc. When I see the glut of who else has a channel today - people who already have a "regular" TV show - it's disheartening. They already have a traditional/professional outlet; and now they're pulling in viewers away from the creators for whom YT was created in the first place.
Just like the early days of eBay! Everything has its life cycle.😢
This is how holidays feel. It all feels bogged down.
This is beyond terrifying. People should be held financially accountable if they sue someone maliciously just because they can. Its hard to imagine how you can record all original content and be sued by anyone you have not harmed. I also couldn’t imagine paying for an LLC when you haven’t even made the first dime on your UA-cam channel.
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When I filed, the cost was around $100.
It is scary to think you could end up like the guy being sued that she mentions 7:16
that is how they make their money have you to do your LLC and your business don't take off or you get into that business and you thought that's what you wanted to do then changed your mind like me. paid 700+ for a website paid for commercial ad on the radio 900+ and just don't want to do it like I thought I did. I guess it was just the journey and not the destination I got more out of sounds crazy but the mind has changed its a lot of money but I figure money come and go and you sure can't take it with you leaving this world.
Gotta pay to play.
Correct. UA-cam also has a whole section on your rights as a content creator. They literally educate you on how to create content, what you can use ect. So all this about insurance and getting sued…you’re pretty much protected once you create safe content. The idea to buy all this other protection is senseless especially if you have no budget.
As a new growing channel this is exactly the information I need right now!
Me too
As an experienced civil litigation and business attorney, the reason people are being sued is that creators do not know to treat their UA-cam channel like a business. You must have the right corporate structures and contracts, as well as non-disclosure agreements. You also need to have your intellectual property properly protected. The failure to do all these things and have the right attorney or law firm as part of your team could cost you dearly. Many content creators do not know they have a problem (especially pertaining to the intellectual property). For example, you cannot just use a large number of quotes from famous people, even if you attribute the quote to the person who wrote it. You must have written proof that you have permission to use it and that has to be specific in the license as to how it can be used. You cannot copyright anything that is created by A.I. under current copyright law.
@@leonardboyer7601 good solid info...thanks!
What about all the internet quote websites? Are they in legal jeopardy?
But you can use what’s freely available on the internet like articles, correct?
@@nicolletteramirez Not necessarily, you could infringe on a copyright and there are more problems in doing so than you realize. Many people do not realize they have a problem until they get a lawsuit or threatening letter. If you have even 10 quotes in a video and you attribute the quote to the author, than does not protect you from legal problems.
@@StageScupltor Depends on whether they have a license to use them or not.
Why aren't senators and congressmen under the same rules to disclose who is sponsoring them?
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They are but it isn’t often enforced. That’s what the ethics arm of that branch catches but nowadays people claim it’s all fake news and voters believe them.
@@joeysocks5718 Most of them DO! This why people release their financial records and exactly what Trump was convicted of- hiding money flow in a campaign. They can’t hide the money flow, it’s illegal. But I don’t know, ask the next president who had never released his own financial (or medical) information and STILL got elected.
If you are talking about campaign donations, it's all public information and available online.
This isn’t exactly accurate for all states. I’m a lawyer in Texas- since 2001- judgments do not follow Texas workers around unless it is child support, taxes, or student loans. What other people/businesses with judgments can do is freeze your bank account after your paycheck is deposited into it. And even this is only after they win a separate garnishment claim against you. Further, Texans have a whole slew of property that is exempt from being taken by collections/judgments. I’m not trying to be “THAT” person, but I felt it my legal duty to provide this context.
Definatley worth getting legal advice in your local state.
I worked in insurance for awhile-I definitely recommend making sure liability insurances are high enough (most people don’t consider how much medical costs add up, and other things). Also.. you can get additional Personal Article policies where you can add expensive jewelry or tech equipment and have it itemized. It’s good to have your home and business inventoried anyway. Maintain records and keep receipt copies-even email them to yourself or business account.
Lots of great information! I'm just getting started as a creator and one of the biggest takeaways that I got from this is to disclose, disclose, disclose!
If you are a popular UA-cam creator in the U.S. with hundreds and millions of followers, get your UA-cam name trademarked with the USPTO.
Heeeey ninja what’s happening man! I sub!
What is USPTO?
@@ItsTraditionalHealth it's United States Patent & Trademark Office
@ thank you!
@@ItsTraditionalHealth you're welcome 👍🏽
Thanks Sean for hosting Chou for educating us greetings from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Thank you for doing this video. Because I don't see many videos where they talk about the actual step-by-step business, an administrative and legal steps, we need to take to start our channel. And I have held back on starting my channel, because I'm trying to make sure I do that and cover those bases before I put myself out there and get scammed. so thank you very much.
Me too. Mulling the idea of having my own YT channel. 😊
me too. wanna know how the technical or legal stuff works first. this tutorial plus the comments are invaluable
Mannnnn….. talk about timely. Just had a disgruntled video editor make fraudulent claims on my UA-cam videos. Because our agreements are a bit ambiguous and he’s claiming he owns the rights to about 75% of my videos. Which he doesn’t! But UA-cam makes it sooo easy for someone to make false claims and they are sloooow to respond. I paid for and produced all the original content. He was hired as a work for hire, but he got greedy and is taking out his frustration in other ways. Lesson learned- now I’m in the process of applying for a trademark, setting up better contracts for future projects and contractors. But damn, this has hurt our views badddd.
Fiverr does have wording on their agreement to protect the customer
if he argues it now, you did not have an agreement. did you list your editors in the description box? like movies do in their credits? you should list all the people that did the work on your "video/movie". or do your own editing and filming like OG UA-cam.
Wow. Good to know.
@@alexwyler4570 daar kom groot kak.thanks for sharing brother
@@KayDejaVu my sentiments too
I am not even a creator in the US but I learned a lot from this video, what an insightful video. Gem!
It's TYPICAL USA, the Cradle of SHT.
me neither, me too. so where are you from ? im south african
never mind, i thought youre a female nurse😄😄
Great information! 🙂However, very discouraging at the same time. This is part of the reason why I am hesitant to try to grow my channel. UA-cam is a creative outlet for me, not part of my business marketing strategy. While UA-cam is a business, I, the creator, am not a business or using UA-cam to further any businesses that I own (which I do not have). Your video makes it sound that if a potential content creator is not ready, willing, and able, to create their channel as a business venture to include all the Business Law requirements for small businesses, then they should leave the platform altogether, if they do not want the potential legal troubles that you have outlined.
This video has so much information that I didn't know much about. I am about to post my first video but hesitated. I didn't know much about the legal side and didn't want to run into legal problems, esp. using some music video clips and songs for my future videos. I even got ideas on making my own merch and catch phrases. Ms. Tyler's legal info is a weight in gold. Thank you very much for your valuable input.
Basically, if somebody pays you to do something, whatever you do, it's theirs. If a salaried chemist works at some oil-gasoline refinery's laboratory and invents some new kind of water based paint while working at home after hours, not related to oil and gas refining at all, that paint formula is owned by the refinery. If you work at MS writing Windows 15 and write some game program while on vacation, MS owns that game. If anyone pays you to produce something, make sure that it is precisely clear what you will produce and that your "employer" will only have rights to that specific item and nothing else.
Wrong. The employer has to have it in writing that they own it. If you just pay someone to create something, it is not automatically yours.
@keithclark8030 You do not seem to know anything a out this subject. Why are you talking.
What about the employer claim to all your side hustle patents
Now that many Creators have stepped in the realm of traditional entertainment--some getting signed by CAA and other agencies--you really have to read the fine print of contracts. Like actors, when your value to a brand (in their case a show) increases you renegotiate. And when your value lessens and the contract has ended, you once again state they are in breach of contract IF you haven't signed away your likeness in perpetuity. Reality show stars know this well or they learn it the hard way. So like actors, for some Creators it may be time to get an entertainment and copyright lawyer to review your contracts over a certain amount of money. Social media is now the new TV, so expect to be treated like entertainers, especially for major deals.
Check your home insurance to see if you have coverage for social media. Allstate does. Also biberk has Media Liability insurance
I can’t believe this is real. Like are you being serious 😂
I watch this till the very end. Thank you for sharing so much insight into beginning vs now vs future. Definitely on my way to Tyler’s channel.
Interesting video that speaks volumes about the greed and the lack of integrity of the society. It is blessing that human life is limited to under 100 years. Just imagine the possible damage to the people and to the environment if human life was 1000 or 1,000,000 years.! The most comforting statement comes from Denzel Washington : "You'll never see a U-Haul behind a hearse."
I briefly lived in the US in 1996 and was just astounded at not just how easy it is to sue someone, but also at the astounding absurdity of things you can sue and be sued for! My friend's mother wanted to sue local government and JFK airport because a chip of concrete was missing from a sidewalk kerb! It's nuts!
Absolutely need an LLc, If you live in California $399 to set up. However, $800 per year tax fee (higher if you make more than 0.5K), even if you only make $1. You should always form your LLC in the state that you live.
Much safer to be a Solopreneur, a lot of crooks and scammers , don't Trust anybody, especially if you don't know them!
Well she is saying it’s not safer to be solopreneur. She is saying to get an LLC .You can get a one person LLC
@@kathryncainmadsen5850not all creators are American
@@straighttalkrealcare fixed my typo
I legitimately had no idea how complicated being a creator could be. 😅 still a small channel, but this was very good to know!
I had no idea ...very scary
I’m glad I just make original content. I can see the issues that could arise with so many parts moving.
What a fantastic/Priceless conversation. Grateful to both of you.
true
I have a reverse position. As an indie game dev and long time game journalist, I have a,ways hated that streamers get all the money from streaming games created by someone else. Sure you can copyright strike them but I;d much rather ask for a percentage of their streaming money. That way we can both make money. Any suggestions on how to do that? I have even had streamers get mad at me for borrowing footage of their game play for a game *I* helped create! There has gotta be something I can do.
I don't know if this applies to video or not, but for still photography, if you send the still photography to the copyright office, you are entitled to much more money than if it is not copyrighted.
I don't know if you know who David Paulides is, but he has a video channel here on UA-cam and he, at the beginning of every video he says "and this is the copyrighted edition of" people were using his videos in their own videos and I think that's why he does that
As a retired Trianing Consultant, this was excellent, informative and vlue-added informataion for me. I started a channel, just over 3 months ago and I learned so much during this broadcast. Thanks you. I look forward to joining you again real soon.
yeah me too, and im considering starting one but im checking it out first
I love how supportive UA-cam community is,A Big THANK YOU FOR 225 subscribers.
Congratulations
Yessssss,we need to be there for each other, keep showing up,we shall make it with time
yes i wanna echo that. thank you everyone. for guys like mr who knows nthing its extra invaluable
@@movingwheels26 ahoy man
@@aureola_lola hello, great to see you, thanks for your support
Thank you for doing these interviews. Truly makes one think whether content creator is the best choice...
Nice info.
I protect myself by invoicing and demanging 50% upfront and the balance delivery. I also get the client to sign the delivery book and append their official rubber stamp. This way they cant escape fulfilling their end of the bargain.
This content has to be the most valuable I have seen in 2024. Thankyou. Subbed.
Came across this video by luck and I am truly impressed by the amount of detailed information that you guys have provided. It has helped me to understand the importance of knowing what I am getting into. I can’t wait to reach out and see what help can be provided to me as a new content creator. Keep up the amazing work!
Sometimes when ppl are explaining things about UA-cam or the algorithm…I get lost. But this is sooo informative and helpful and so much easier to follow…THANK YOU!! I’m a tiny channel, slowly growing but I’m always unsure & afraid to make a mistake. Highly recommend to creators or ppl interest in behind the scenes. Thanks again. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
My channel is growing by leaps and bounds so I really appreciate this video to help navigate all the legal stuff. Thanks think media!!!
Man I need to get my stuff together! Thanks guys for this information. Can’t wait till I can get in this loop. I got so much to learn apparently.
Tyler is an amazing podcast guest! Thank you for having her on Sean, looking forward to her next appearance😀
Thank you Sean for an informative show. Tyler Chou was a breath of fresh air, she gave us new and experienced creators much to consider. We needed these gold nuggets of information.
I look forward to following her and be apart of the community.😊
So moral of the story would be to protect your content before you even put it out there. One thing I've learned going through the legal system myself is that it is all a game of symantecs. A cat and mouse game of pointing fingers and trying to drag things out as long as possible. Treat the legal world the same way it will treat you.. with no remorse. Any aspect of your content that isn't original to you should be looked at as a risk. Get proper documentation for anything that you yourself did not create. And make your intentions clear with third parties. If you intend to use an asset make sure that it is defined in the agreement and that it is documented because you need proof that you have the rights to use what you have commissioned. Safest bet is to just create your own stuff.
i think UA-camrs should list who they hire to do the intrographics, music , purchased film footage , editors and .... just like movies and TV do.
No different from TV and movie credits (opening and closing). Everyone has to be acknowledged.
Incredible valuable information and a little frightening.
I think the biggest takeaway is stay committed, positive and optimistic AND know that you’re not alone through this journey!!
Having resources like Think Media and Tyler Chou are absolutely invaluable.
Grateful for the amazing resources Think Media and Sean Cannell provide!! 🙏🏼
I'm a small youtube channel and my start point is for a up to 4min video editing included I charge $1000 Australian dollars I'm just started my business with only 2 clients at the moment and 1'340 subscribers on my youtube channel as long as you communicate with your clients why your charging this amount they generally understand just be confident in yourself when explaining the costs
Correct. Just be confident. Has to be detailed when explaining things to customers. Plus, if your portfolio speaks brilliance why underestimate your skill? The best companies are the ones who are willing to listen. Talk to them intelligently.
Thank you for this video and for bringing Tyler back. It was packed with so much information that is not spoken about. I appreciate all the real life examples provided. Thanks again
Wow, this is essential info. I'm so thankful for you and Tyler. I'm definitely going to her follow her now. I'll watch the other episode with her, too.
Thank you.
I was sued for defamation by the subject of an investigation blog article and a UA-cam video on the topic. The subject kept the case open 6 years. I went pro-se and defended myseif until I got a community law clinic to negotiate dropping of the case. My info was true, which is the defense against defamation. The guy just wanted to shut me up and not disclose his abuses of elderly homeowners in his mobile home park in Florida. Make sure all your creations state "This is my personal opinion based on the presented facts"! 😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for hosting Tyler, great to know!
A little scary now that I’m about to start an actual channel. But very glad I’ve seen this. But alot to think about.
Thank you both for bringing this forward.
Sean this was so what I needed right now. Thanks
I have several UA-cam channels and affiliate websites. Should I put each in its own LLC and then put that under an "umbrella" or "parent" LLC? Or run them all using the same LLC?
This video was amazing Sean. Thank you for having her on. I am following her as well.
This hit so many key topics because as a growing content creator I am always worried am I being taken advantage of or how do I grow with the end goals in mind.
Thank you!
All those things about creators and how they get used by agencies, thier rights and not getting paid, also happens in Kenya
I tried to put my UA-cam in my LLC but they don’t recognize single member LLC. Probably have to incorporate eventually.
My quick question here's 'What if one uses an Incorporation and I mean (Inc.), will that also work for it?
@ yes, there’s every option except single member.. I don’t want to file a separate tax return until it’s beneficial to do so, and you need to make over 80k they say, where you can pay yourself a salary.
Wow I’m from UK and has been scratching my head to come out with content. This video has so much in depth information that could easily put me off to put out any content lol! Nevertheless, very informative!!
I can relate to doing work and not getting paid . As a mom of 5 it hurt so bad and make me take a break from it all .
I would love these legal templates. I have a few contracts but I am always willing to learn. This lady is awesome!
My homeowners insurance clearly does not cover any business related losses. I guess a separate business policy naming the LLC as owner is needed.
30:37 art is like that too; art doesn’t move till money is in escrow
Thank you for sharing this information! It’s very important to know.
Thank you for making this video, very relevant content and applicable for all of us, creators!
Lots to think about, great viewpoints.
A million thanks to you both for sharing this valuable information!
I’m so excited about the future opportunities in this space, but as a newcomer I really want to start out right. This conversation and the links provided will set me on the right path for success. I’m a new subscriber.
When I started UA-cam 5 years ago, people were asking "do I need to check the sponsored content box if I only have affiliate links?" 5 years later, we still don't have a clear answer. If we look at the reason behind why we click on it- UA-cam and the FTC want it to be clear to the viewer that the creator has a potential conflict of interest- that the creator is being payed for their time. So, with that in mind, I would argue that affiliate links have an even larger potential for conflict of interest. We literally are not getting paid unless we can do a good enough job of selling the product. I'm not a lawyer but I think the box should be checked for affiliate links.
Brilliant talk, thanks so much!
Thank you for all the value you bring to us
Question- why aren’t media companies like Fox,CNN,CBS etc not disclosing who own them and who is paying to provide “news” . These companies are essentially reviewing a product and service - a public service that has a huge impact and influence over the world. The disclosure of the bought and paid for content is not happening
Ah! Now that's a damn good question!
@@kimlizotte694Right!!!😊😊😊
This is a great help for creators... Thanks Sean and Tyler ❤
I’ve never responded to an email from a “company” i don’t know what a scam and what’s legit.
This is really important I'm glad I came cross this!!!
It would be interesting to see if any applies to Australia. I'm not into brand deals etc, I only promote my own business.
i personally think that it is not worth their while. But I don’t know and you could be sued by an Australian individual or company. So living in Oz is not a get out clause necessarily. Its pretty unlikely. I consulted a lawyer here in Australia about youtube and copyright. It was wonderfully murky and unclear.
A phenomenal interview with phenomenal information great video
Hey Tyler and Sean thank you so much I've learned so much from both you guys over the last 3 years
keep up the great work thanks for this
On a slightly differant topic. What happens or should do when a distributer fails to cancel the a music platform when asked to do so. 6 years later happened to noticed had not done so and subsequently youtube also had put adverts onto a music topic that my sister and I had copyrights on. To be fair youtube cancelled the adverts. Received no royalties as such if any. Many thanks
Great video❤ enjoyed this as a new content creator on UA-cam and TikTok
Thanks for sharing what are the legal issues you should know when starting a you tube channel. What kind of protections you should consider before starting out as a You tuber. Hope to learn as much as possible from your videos what kind of law suits can come to you and how to avoid getting yourself in such a messy situations.
Great, informative video. Appreciate the "free" legal guidance acknowledging it is not that!
A very informative podcast about what creators need to know.
What if they have an LLC but people still decide to sue the person directly as an individual? Can that happen?
Very good information ! I greatly appreciate it
Everything becomes so over-regulated, whenever there's money involved others want a slice of something they had nothing to do with.
Homeowners insurance will instantly EXCLUDE coverage for almost anything relating to a business...TERRIBLE idea. You can buy a "photographer" businessowners policy with Property and General Liability coverage cheap and easy... that is the correct answer.
Tyler - you are amazing!
I hope brands understand there is sweat for equity sure but for Influencer it should only be on a per video or per sale percentage.
Protecting Myself ❤
I instantly clicked since I am freshly starting ng my channel. Thank you so much for sharing this picture information!!
Hmmm.. im new to this.. its an eye opener.. thanks
16:31 definitely call the companies out. It’s time to start dismantling these toxic systems that don’t serve us.
LLC costs include in some states $800 per year taxes and the annual cost of an accountant to file quarterlies for you because the taxes are now much more complicated...
We can register in any state.
LLC keeps getting thrown out there, I'm a small time Creator living in Thailand. No brand deals, no partners so I'm guessing I have nothing to worry about.
what cured me of copyright music was not that I could potentially be sued. It was that if I was ever monetised, the money would probably go to the copyright holder, not me. Utube is under no obligation to pay you anything if you use copyrighted material. That was my understandng. And your channel can be shut down after 3 copyright strikes. Not worth it. Its a hobby. I don’t need the stress. But I can understand that for someone with a disposable channel who makes no money anyway out of it, they don’t care. I get that.
Thanks you for sharing this and I appreciate you and your guest.
Damn! I do not want to be a Creator anymore! This world of being a creator sounds awful! Just full of bad people and a hell of a life?!
Isn't that any place you've ever worked at?
@@RobsNeighbor No! When you work for someone, the worst that can happen is you get fired or find another job and quit your old job! This sounds so much worse than a regular lousy job! Getting sued? And all the other things talked about in the video where you can end up much worse off than when you started!
That was not the take away for me at all.
If your content is bringing value, has a solid audience, and your passionate about it don't be afraid to move forward!
The knowledge here was meant to help you put a parachute on before you jump out of the airplane, as opposed to sky dive without anything and not knowing anything and taking on the risk.
Do not wait till you have 50k subs before protecting yourself, getting an LLC, having legal documents that fight for your, and get you more money.
At least I won't get sued for creating original content....?
You sound like a teenager. Real content creators are creatives and they just can't help being creative one way or the other. UA-cam just happens to be the medium more accessible to everuone today, including you. In your job there's a lot of shit too, it's just all up to you which shit you're willing to risk in your job.
I’ve seen a bit of your stuff and found it fluffy. This is hands down your best video. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Thank you Sean & Tyler !!
Is this for the UK too 8:12 ?