How Creators Can ESCAPE the 9-5 Trap

In this video I give 5 valuable tips for creators wanting to go full-time.
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[benyantovisuals]

I just turned 50 and been working a corporate job most of my adult life. These last few years since the pandemic have been absolutely miserable. I've finally quit my 9 to 5 to pursue photography and content creation full time. I'm the happiest I've ever been. I guess better late than never.

[areeltrip]

People don't realize you need real discipline to work for yourself.

[aliveandwell]

I’ve became fully self employed after losing my job earlier this year (February). It’s sooo rewarding, but very challenging. So I ended up moving back home in May. Felt ashamed initially, but now I’m so glad I did it. I’m able to fully invest into my business now, without worrying about rent, etc. I’m giving myself until next spring to get back on my feet. I have 5 months to hustle so I’m glad I found this video! Blessings and much success to those of you reading this!!! ✨✨✨

[PuraVetus]

Being your own boss means putting in more hours than working for a boss. I have heard people talking that they want to start their own business because then they can sleep in, have a nap in the afternoon and they think they can work when they feel like it. Not realistic, your own business means hard work.

[angieinthecity]

My main issue is overthinking to the point of being overwhelmed. Than i look at my older content like, "Girl you should've kept going".
Slowly working through it and getting over self-sabotage 😅
Thanks for the video. It was a nice reminder

[TayeDreaming]

I just quit last Friday due to the job not accommodating me caring for my son who is on the spectrum. I just opened up commissions and have customers. Very grateful and motivated to be disciplined ❤️‍🔥

[tjsn-vision]

As an actor I went through this at the beginning. 17 years later, I’m proud I stuck it out. Not great all the time but it’s working out.

[melaniegriesemer]

So true that pursuing content creation full time can turn something you loved into something you don’t love as much anymore. I used to think doing YouTube full time was my dream, but I realized keeping it as my hobby is so much better for my mental health & happiness, not constantly checking numbers but instead, focusing on creating videos for clients knowing I get paid for my work & it’s not based on performance in an algorithm or a thumbnail or watch time etc but simply for the work in itself.

[Imaginelotus]

I unfortunately probably will be going back to a 9-5 for reasons you brought up. I have two kids and I can’t have them thug it out even though I’m willing. I will continue to build my production company on the side while getting that full time income. Appreciate the content fam

[SupaDuperJosh]

Bro can’t thank you enough for this one. I currently work at Amazon and I’m beyond miserable there. I do photography as well but some days I have those excuses like I’m too tired and I’m busy with my son and I’m like man I shouldn’t make those excuses. I love photography and I’m at my happiest when doing it so I should do it regardless of my 9-5. Eventually I can and will break away and do my photography full time but in the meantime I can’t make any excuses like I’m too tired. Definitely gave me the motivation to do more and stop the excuses

[Alexander_Goodrun]

preach brother. One thing to add. Don't let somebody suck the joy out of your hobby. Sometimes you need to stand strong and do things alone. Let the non believers stand there and watch how fast they turn around and say " must be nice" . Just because they don't want to and talk negative about your hobby doesn't mean you can't reach your goals.

[runsdeepmusic]

Changing your creative passion into your primary source of income is insanely stressful. I went part time at my job (16 hrs/wk) + full time videographer as a test and it made me realize that I am not ready to quit my day job yet. Doing things like building a bigger audience and having better biz systems in place first are what’s needed to actually succeed working for yourself.

[KemoVision]

You hit the nail on the head. Put in that work even after your 9-5. Lock in on your craft and focus.

[thefitgamerdad]

Man I’m literally holding back tears from the beginning statement. This is exactly where I’m at rn 😭 I appreciate this video so much. Thanks bro

[ShyShyTv]

Wow I’m walking through the rain rn listening to this. Been struggling as a full time photographer. Thank you for this.

[fearlesslionmedia]

You said jump out the window and I laughed at myself. I'm trying to be careful not to do that during my journey now. When I was back at my parents, not married, no kids, I took the chance to "jump out the window" and quit my dishwasher job for my film business. Like you, I have a wife and child now, and that was the biggest difference in how I approached my timing in this new journey.

[bleww__]

The fact that you’re just out here dropping back to back gems for us smaller creators is awesome bro. Thank you! Keep going!

[EuchariaIbrahim]

Sometimes it’s hard no subscriber or view even if you are posting quality and educational videos ❤

[anywherenearzero]

ive been full time sorting out the processes. all the infrastructure, the studio itself, the sets etc etc. weve spent a small fortune and not made one single penny yet. in the next few weeks we are going all in full time. we have saved hard and got a years worth to live from to ensue the channel will not drown

[QuarterLifeJam]

Really appreciate you not dogging people who may not be able to or just discover they don't want to do their passion full-time. This is a great video! Other creators on this subject can tend to make people feel like failures, but you acknowledge there are circumstances in everyone's life. Love this!!! I have a kid and a husband and had to put content creation on hold.