When is it time to quit in homesteading?
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Failures in homesteading are to be expected. Learning from these failures is very important. When is it time, however, to give up?
I talk about points to review in looking at failures on the homestead and when you should give up and move on to the next.
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Don't apologize for the work that needs to be done on Your homestead. Alot of the channels i watch have gone to 5 x week an and mostly talking to us not showing homestead life.
5 vids a week would be impossible for us unless I did one long one and broke it into 5 parts. Nobody wants to watch that.
I will take quality over quantity every day of the week. I sub to these types of channels because I want to see what homesteaders are doing on their homesteads and not just listen to them talk. I think you are taking the right track.
Great feedback. Thanks!
I agree civilwarbuff. I've lived in the city too long to understand the finer points that experienced hands are willing to explain. That is why I sub'd channels like Red Tool House - Homestead. :-)
If one video a week is what it takes to keep you making videos, I'm all for it. I can only imagine how much time is spent filming, re-filming and editing what you do produce. Good Luck and keep up the good work.
Thanks for the feedback! Maybe I will be able to streamline in some areas.
I agree. I'm a newcomer to this channel. It started with the saw milling and progressed from there. I grew up on a dairy farm so I'm very familiar with the time it takes to care for animals and all of the unseen work it takes to do so. I LOVE this channel! One day a week or seven..... I plan to watch them all. Praying for you and God bless.
Trying to be special on the internet is a narcissist's game. Since the beginning. I refused to put a lot of effort into it. No editing. One cut. No fancy microphones and cameras. And it's a good thing, because I've been purged several times.
I watched your channel for the first time this morning and realized that we live only a few miles from you. We are at the base of Red Toolhouse Ridge. Its a small world.
Paula Jones howdy, neighbor!
I would rather you just did one and showed us projects. I like to learn and started to watch you because of that. Some times you talk over my head but I rewatch and ask others questions. Please show us some project and we will follow you.
Great feedback, thanks!
Perfect! watching 3 videos a week cuts into my "getting things done" time too. I love your videos but with this You Tube pushing content providers into producing more means that I have to delete shows I would normally like to watch just because I haven't got time for it.
Good point!
I absolutely would prefer fewer videos that are about actual projects. I fully support your new direction!
Good feedback!
Quality of content is significantly more important to the vast majority of UA-cam views than quantity of material. I personally have dropped a couple channels that I was following because they had started to follow UA-cam’s rules and their material went to repetitive garbage, very sad to see. Therefore I for one am grateful that y’all are adjusting to a quality over quantity philosophy. Thank you.
One is better than none!
I only found your Chanel recently, as I was a farm owner for over 20 years, but moved to town to help care for Mother she’s gone, now it’s Dads turn, but he’s 86 doing well, just looking for property again, I found a few contracts pending already. If I was you, do only what works for you, Don’t loose too much of your quality and most productive time anyway, maybe go once a week, if it’s not making you much, there’s patrion, where people can donate so much month for special videos for paying clients, I see lots You-tubers doing that nowadays, like you said your time is money 🙂🙏👍🙂🤪😜😃 Thanks Sharing
Thanks for watching. Good luck with your property purchase
I think your new direction is a good idea. I think people like to see progress, so it will probably bring in views. That being said, I very much appreciate you just standing around talking as your ideas and experience is really first rate.
Thanks Gary!
Good for you for re evaluating. Your time and stress level is priority. I'll miss all the videos but will look forward to the weekly videos!
Thanks for watching!
I will miss seeing a video from you 3 times a week but totally understand. You need to do what works for you.
Thanks for your feedback!
more than anything I want you to do what is best for your family, thank you for sharing the time you have. GOD bless you all.
Thanks for the feedback!
Troy, your videos are excellent and the information you share is worth many thousands of dollars especially in marketing evaluation. Producing the number of videos you currently produce is anything but easy and you are to be commended for the quality of those already produced. Your wife is a sweetheart and we enjoy watching and listening to her meal preparation videos. Your entire family is 4+. You are 5+.
Thanks for all your efforts and please do not be discouraged. Many of us love watching you and listening to your words of wisdom that are always spot on.
Thanks for everything you do for so many, and thank your wife as well.
Blessings,
Another Subscriber in Northern Idaho where the weather is about to change...
Peter, such kind words. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
I started watching your channel because of the “how to“ videos. That’s my primary interest in watching UA-cam videos, not vLogs of someone’s life and a camera following them. Keep up the great work Troy. Tim
Thanks, Tim. A vlog of my life wouldn't be very interesting. That is why we want to focus more the homesteading projects.
one video a week is better than forcing fake videos just to meet 3 vids a week
Yes, I think quality will always be better than quantity
Sounds like a great plan. We learn so much from your channel. Thank you for all the information.
Thanks!
Truly looking forward to the projects and your new Friday videos I was actually thinking of leaving your channel after what year or year and a half now because the lack of projects with homesteading now with the news I’m actually looking forward to your Friday videos
I like the idea of better quality. Not that you did bad videos but I like the ones that I can tell you put more time and effort into
I recently found your videos and have been really enjoying them and learning a lot, seeing you decide to take more time for yourself to do things you want to do and show has been the best part of them all. And thank you for taking the time to explain why it is important, not just from the work but stress perspective - very inspirational! I wish you continued best in all you do!
Awesome, thank you!
Sir, you are an inspiration and very intelligent.
A quality video where you work at your homestead I'm all for. I've always enjoyed seeing what you have to do to better your home. Will look forward to seeing your next endeavour.
Thanks!
You do good videos. One per week is better than none. Keep up good work.
Thanks for the feedback!
I really am looking forward to all these projects and have enjoyed all your videos
Me too! Shooting videos of their completion will mean they have to get done!
I enjoy your videos, both project focused and discussion focused. I learn from both types but actually prefer project focused with a couple of minutes of general discussion about the homestead. Sometimes less is more and I am with you either way because you have a good channel.
I believe in your decision - great work from you Troy
I'm following a number of homesteader channels, but your content is unique - you are so business-like and competent on the land. Even though you do things so differently to how we would here, I can see the reasons behind that, and I can learn from the things you talk about.
I don't need to see projects only when they're completed, though, I'd be fine with an instalment - this week we finished putting the floor in the new loft, this week we picked up firewood, whatever - life is lived in instalments, not completed projects.
Can anybody else in the family take over editing your videos while you go on with farm work?
Btw, the footage of the sawmill has a ceiling fan flickering in the top of the screen. If you're able to adjust the camera position or angle to cut that out it would be pleasanter viewing.
Thanks for your feedback. My oldest son is starting to show an interest in editing. He might be a candidate soon.
Red Tool House - Homestead that's a proven useful employable skill for him to develop for the future, as well as very helpful for you now. Will he receive a share of the proceeds for his share of the work?
Sure, but we may have to deduct room and board...:)
I REALLY enjoy your channel. Been following you for about 4 weeks. As I watch yours (and other's) homestead channels, it always struck me as interesting how you all found time to "do it all". While I'll miss the 3 videos each week I TOTALLY understand the reason. Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing all those projects completed--as I am sure you will too!! :-)
Yes, the TO DO list is getting much longer!
Sounds like you're working for UA-cam. This is where you need to make your decision. You can make as many or as few videos as necessary. If putting out videos on your projects is what you want to do; then do it. Those of us that have subscribed your channel will understand and stand by you. :-)
Awesome feedback. Much appreciated.
Sometimes an outside look can see the truth a little faster. Just like when someone should know when to quit. :-)
I would suggest keeping video length to around 15 minutes or less and if you have a long project break it into separate video's labeled "Part 1, Part 2. etc.... I hope that helps. You are doing a great job.
Most of our videos now are coming in under 15. That seems to be the attention span of everyone.
I'm good however you deside. I find interesting information in your videos and others of the type. It allows me to get a view on these subjects that you can't get any other way. So you do what you need to make your life work. I will stay subscribed while you work it out. Best of luck.
I appreciate your input.
Looking forward to the plan, good to upgrade the quality, even if the quantity decreases...think it is wise of you to stpe back and reassess, may God bless this next chapter for your family. Thanks for taking us along : )
Flip flopped for years in business finally pulled the trigger and folded your a great public speaker
Thanks for the feedback!
Like what you have to say here. In reference to Mother Earth Broadcast: Just meeting your expenses doesn’t include an allowance for your labor. Profit is good and most people invest profit back into their business but fail to pay themselves. Do you know any corporation where the CEO doesn’t get paid? As for working and video content: Check out Red Poppy Ranch for working videos. Red Poppy Ranch voice overs his days work and adds some soul barring moments too. ❤️. I can really see this working for you too.
Absolutely, time/labor are often overlooked on home-based business. It can make you old and poor quickly.
Heath has a nice pace to his work, videos and narration. He's good at picking projects and completing them pretty fast. The work is number 1, and only during pauses or evening breaks he takes the time to shoot a monologue in the field. While making voice overs his mind wanders through pastures with old stories anyone can relate to.
I do thoroughly enjoy your videos being a business man myself I totally understand where you are coming from you have to re evaluate your time to make it better I will continue watching many blessings to you
Thanks!
I was starting to panic. I just knew yall had been kidnaped or something like that.I was thinking about getting a search party started and come to look for yall.Now you tell us that you'r going to JUST ONE VIDEO PER WEEK!! MAN!!! It will be hard but I'll do my best. Thanks for all the good info .Glad yall are back and hope you had a good time. Semper Fi.
Thanks for the feedback! Carry on, Marine!!
Hey, you do what’s best for you! I’ll be here no matter what. I really should do more videos, myself.. maybe I’ll do one this weekend when my dad comes up to help hang some lights in the barn. I’ve found, (though it’s certainly not an excuse for not making videos), it’s hard to make a video without a tripod or a camera person! Lol.
Yes, one or both of those is very handy!
Thanks Troy for all that you do. You are part of my weekly routine. Looking forward to you Wood mill videos. I support you whatever you choose. The only sad day would be if you stopped.
Not planning to quit any time soon!
I like watching your videos and the info you share
Thank you for the video
Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the projects.
Thanks!
interesting talk...one video is better than none....
We enjoy your projects videos the most. Not all that interested in reviews. We are in our 70s and are probably homesteading vicariously even though we do have a garden.
Good to know. Thanks!
Ditto David - in my 80s - vids value to me is as you say ''all things homesteading'' How-to's, history, successes, failures, regional stuff, and as today, taking us along for the decision process on how many vids. stay well.
Stay with your current schedule. You’re already spread pretty thin with chores and projects. You pretty balanced as things are. I reference your videos a few times each if I feel I missed and go and watch again. Keep up the good work Troy.
You may have already considered this revenue idea. But a homesteader could potentially make money hosting rustic wedding venues. Locally they are a big hit. Our problem is limited parking, or we would attempt to cash in on the fad. I enjoy any and all videos.
My brother has let friends use his farm for that purpose. His is more photogenic then mine.
I am looking forward to the new stuff! No disappointment here!
Thanks for the feedback!
This is like a classroom - for everything, not just homesteading, I think your two young men are getting some great education out on that homestead. RE: Videos - can't imagine the YT money is much - so please place the video production on the back burner. It also looks like you could use some extra hands to assist you as the whole thing seems overwhelming for a single person who also works an important consulting job.
We have since reorganized and have the boys engaged more as well as the wife. They are handling their own projects too.
That’s good information
UA-cam likes more videos a week because they can put more ads on them and get more money , but if one chooses quality over quantity they may be loved by their audience but UA-cam would like someone else to be pushed out more . Everything is a business nowadays , what's " free " still has to be able to produce income and some people are just greedy for power .
Well said
Interesting to know how it worked.
If you haven’t already, pls think about predators before moving forward with the hoop house.
Yes, we will have welded wire around the structure and will be using electrified poultry netting for their run.
By all means show the projects. Project videos, homestead maintenance videos, tool repair videos do usually turn out to be the better homesteading videos. With that said try and include some videos of your wife doing some cooking, canning type videos.
Yes, I have a ton of things for her to be in but she is busy and shy. She may come around.
Well from my experience the fastest way to fail is lying to yourself.I have 4 acres and I planted it in 100 ft rows of rasberries. They where large and very pretty..First lie I told my self was that every one is going to want some of these.I started a you pick operation.That is when I lost my faith in humans.Yes every one wanted some but when the first trickle of sweat ran down there back they didn't.Same thing happened with all the sweet corn I planted.And I was selling cheap.So I learned my lesson,If you do not have a real good handle on a market for your stuff,then you are going to fail.So morale is be truthful and don't decide something just because of how you feel about it and build up a dreamy Idea .
Totally agree! Knowing what the market will bear when it comes to selling your products is key! Wish I had that raspberry patch!
Good job
I'm glad to see you and your family had a great vacation and have arrived back to the homestead safe and sound.
That said, I will miss your videos, but your homestead needs to take top priority. I've thoroughly enjoyed your more recent videos on topics NO other homesteaders have even mentioned, but are important to know, such as the mineral rights and such.
Some homesteaders seem to get all hung up on their homestead needing to "pay off", and it's great if they can find revenue streams, but the main payoff, IMO, should be the healthier food you're providing your family. You know what is and isn't in it, and that animals were ethically raised and harvested.
Thanks for the feedback!
Janes Prime Meats In my area was opened to the public but not today because they only sell frozen meats and they are online store sale only business reasons the profits must be better but when given to many lemons they say open a lemonade stand you need a pork chop stand or better yet a hotdog sausage stand
I agree.. 3 vids would be too much for me.. good decision, this was an interesting vid too 👍👍👍
Thanks!
I think that is a good idea... Quality over quantity... And I want to see more of what you are doing on the homestead... But I did like the tractor comparison videos
We will still do some tractor videos. I like doing them too!
Yes,sir. Do that.
Never. You never quit on your home. I have 84 acres we will never quit
Death first!!
I know trying to get out 3 videos a week constantly is no easy choir. I am trying to do 2 a week and it can get taxing at times. Homestead first UA-cam second.
I bet yours can really take some time since they cover a complete project.
Came to you for your RK tractor video. Now you have my interest. Curious to see where we go from here. Thank you.
Thanks! Hopefully we can keep you interested!
I think going for quality over quanity is definitely the right choice, and I'm really looking forward to some of the project videos: the videos where you've shown things that you've done around the homestead, and discussed how and why you did them, have always been my favourites
Good feedback!
Troy ,that is a good idea most vlogers I watch do one a week and that's fine by me. Steve.
Thanks for the feedback!
The longer the video, the higher the quality must be. I'll watch and hour long video if is very high quality.
Yes, i want to be able to keep them interesting. On topic is way more important then length
@@RedToolHouse, this video is one reason I need to focus on one main thing, fabrication and mechanical work, along with the steps it takes to get a shop built with not much money. Drawing inspiration from several channels. The only thing holding me back is a safe place to weld. Hard to weld when surrounded by dry grasses and pine needles. Yeah, going to focus my videos on those things instead of the random stuff I do now. Then add in the random video. Less content means more time spent focusing on the core of what I want to do.
You do you. You have to take care of yourself or you're worth little to anyone else. As others have said, quality is preferred over quantity.
if you tube wants content make multiple parts out of the video's 28 mins of dozer can easy become 10 x 3 with a little extra comments or indepth tour of finished project. this video was 19 min not sure that you could have 2 parted this one. doubt anyone left before it was over.
I had stopped watching regularly. Meeting my needs similar to your constraints means less time. So, my watching was more focused on those needs. Better you should do what you must and include us as best you are able. No worries.
I want to have Nigerian Dwarf goats. However, I have limited space so need to really research whether I will be able to do the things needed from proper care of goats, use of products including whether I’m willing to eat male goats that I may not be able to sell and the expense of feeding and buying the beginning stock. I’ve been researching for a year already and it will be another year before I make the decision.
Yes document projects.
UA-cam broke their contract with us creators. What loyalty I had is gone. But content created is different now. What UA-cam is carrot and sticking is almost unwatchable and that is by design. They don't want to make America Great Again and that is their own foot in the grave. But what a great opportunity for that next great platform to emerge. Just holding on and entertaining myself now, using UA-cam to document things I don't wish to forget. You will find your new rhythm, just know your not the only one dealing with this changing landscape. I look at it as a grand opportunity coming soon. The hayday of UA-cam is over but what comes next will be worth the birthing pains.
I think your right. It has changed quite a bit.
Bittersweet to see the 3 video a week format ceasing but its completely understandable. Will a change to once a week format precipitate restoring the intro bit you recently jettisoned?
Thanks for the feedback. I have waffled so much on the intro. Viewer stats show people bail out when I have it but the traditional marketer in me says each video has to be intro'd with some back story. That is a tough one for me.
Sometimes we just want you see if you put your boots on the same way we do. Be simplistic with a point.
@@RedToolHouse why do you not group in with the other home steaders who get viewers ( and support and help out and assist one another in a hands on practical way ) UTube doesn't rule all home steaders...there are some folks who just build a chicken coop; go to Alaska and show how they went solar; etc. etc... maybe you just need the community behind you for that UTube feed ?
Hi Troy, I hope that You Tube is now paying you for double adds. Every time they break for an add they play two instead of one. Just thought you would be interested in knowing about the adds.. I'm personally sorry to only be able to see you once a week, but I too understand the time restraints. Your videos are some of the ones I really look forward to seeing...
Harold Bevins you know you can skip those ads after about 3-6 seconds ?
I didn't know this. Thought no money to channel unless I watch entire ad. Have considered sitting thru the ad the price I pay for interesting video.
UA-cam offers advertisers skip-able ads or nonskip-able ads. The costs are different for each. They have made quite a few changes to the ad structure lately.
I’ll take quality over quantity every day. Good for you!
Thanks for the feedback!
I will appreciateit very much, if you add some animal care content in your videos...
Good idea! We can do that.
NEVER
Build videos are the way
If your gonna do review
Choose a day like first Tuesday of the month for them
Thanks for the feedback!
Hmm, i'm in Europe , and agrocultural land is very expensive here.
I want to set up a bamboo farm.this would need to be set up under a foundation , since i cannot own land myself (on wellfare)
I have trouble deciding to start small and expand later , or start large.. (note: takes about 4 years before the first bamboo harvest after planting)
I've wondered how you were able to produce three videos per week.
Homesteading is a large investment of money and time .
Your better off simple, homestead, and outside job
I prefer quality over content. You do you on you're own schedule.
Thanks for the feedback!
How's the progress going at middle creek station?
Unfortunately, some family issues have put that project at my brother's home on hold indefinitely. Hopefully, when the dust settles he can get back at it.
To many pigs equal sausages and sausages sell quick on a bun with mustard and ketchup right ?
You should invent the Homestead Autopilot. It's a sure winner.
The commercial almost writes itself: "Endless chores gettin' you down? No time to live the good life? Honey Do list eatin' you alive?
Get the Homestead Autopilot 3000! Get back to the free and easy life you moved out here for!
Once again find time for the things that make life worthwhile:
Hiking
Hunting
Fishing
Day Drinking
Naps
And making UA-cam videos!
All these and more can be yours with the Homestead Autopilot 3000!"
if you quit I hope you donate your land to a Nature club like Sierra club you will be surprised how fast developers will ruin an area and how the local politicians love it because they get huge bribes
I'm sure you get a lot of feedback, so I don't know that this will be reaffirming in any way, but I have often wondered how you could produce three great videos about homesteading each week and still have time to actually BE a homesteader! Now, I understand that you aren't claiming to be a full-time homesteader, and you declare that in your introduction of each video, but I think you have a passion for these things and actually want to DO more of them, not just talk about them. I can very much empathize with that, because it's how most of us who have an interest in homesteading feel, ourselves. So, if you want to spend more time practicing what you preach, and less time filming and editing videos about stuff you wish you were doing, I totally get that. Here's hoping you are very successful, or at least know when to concede that you've failed. :)
Please keep posting videos, because your efforts allow many others to live vicariously through your efforts, and plan for what may some day be.
how do u deal with mosquitos? thanks
Not a huge issue here but eliminating standing water early in spring helps.
Yep, it's boring; but fact-based analytics and logistics and time management usually are!
Necessary but like watching paint dry
I would much rather have 1 quality topic covered in detail!
Im looking forward to the next project video!
Individuals can use the age old 'word of mouth' method to help promote your channel, and you dont need to rely so much on the advertising machines like UA-cam to push of volumes of endless rambling and revolting amounts of pet footage...
Here is to some pee in everyones Cherio's to stat the day!
Good deal!
uhm... never ?
never give up!
If the income from the videos can justify it, perhaps you need to take on some help - either from a family member or an outside source. That could be on the projects themselves or the video editing which I realize is time consuming. I agree completely that sacrificing quality for quantity isn’t an answer but I look at my own viewing habits on your type of UA-cam channel and admit I do prefer those with more frequent videos. I don’t give up on those that drop off to one a week but I have quit looking for those channels when their output dropped below that point. Good luck with your choice. I’m sure you will give it due deliberation.
Thanks for the great feedback!
A bit disapointing but I understand how stretched your time is.
Who took care of the homestead while you were on vacation?
We have farm sitters
This is going to be tough - what will I do on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30? Talk about your boots or the gravel under your feet. Talk about your truck tires. Anything. I will have to make an appointment with Pastor Tanzey for a counseling session - bet that will be his first caused by not enough RedToolHouse. I just hope there are no funny cat videos in my future.
I'm going to sneak over to your farm and shoot some video. I bet I can get some really interesting content!
You need a green house.
See our playlist where we build one.
What about doin a video every 4 or 5 days instead of 7 still less work but it will mean more than just 4 videos a month
I am going to test this for a couple weeks and see how it works. I think there will be times that I can easily create 2 or 3 videos out a project if I have time to work on the project. That may allow me to publish more on one week. I am committed at this point to do at least one per week. Thanks for the feedback!
No problem I will still be subscribed no mater what I just enjoy the videos as I too live in southern Wv its nice to see local stuff 👍👍 keep up the good work thanks for giving part of your time for our entertainment and for providing knowledge
Fellow southern WV'ian. "digital high five"
Look at me, Giving marketing advice to a marketer. What I want in a channel is information I can use. However, shots of accidental testing of electric fencing is good too. What will get me to unsubscribe is nonstop "We are so cool" video.
I will always listen to advice! I try to keep the funny mistakes in the videos. Not sure we can do a "we are so cool" video. Doesn't that require a certain element of "hip-ness"? :)
I far prefer quality over quantity. It really bothers me when channel content stoops to the point of all but clipping toe nails to get out 5 videos per week. Another channel (besides yours) that I enjoy went 'ghost' for about 10 days then posted an update to let subscribers know a few details and apologize for not having any video worthy content. That is far better than 'clipping toenails' and posting it.
This video was "what we do on our hiatus", "homesteading is less likely to fail with a business plan", "My projects on the back burner", "the farmer market model", "goals and recognizing progress or failure". Twenty minutes is too long for one topic, four minutes might be too short, 10 minutes was supposedly optimal for UA-cam. A video can be one topic and only be part 1. This video could have been easily two 10 minutes video's and this video could have been five 10 minutes video's.
19 minutes is less quality than 10 minutes.