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Maybe you’re missing the elephant in the room. I know what I’m learning is more than just keeping an old Honda on the road. I’m watching someone adapt and function beautifully outside the current structured framework. Maybe they don’t have to aspire to work at BillyBob Ford for just a survival wage. Maybe more you’re showing them how to grab on to something new just by doing what you’re doing now.
Think about Jesse James and those Orange County guys. They took it to a new place and now Jesse is breaking Sandra Bullock’s heart. That’s because there are a whole lot of people out there who love doing the same thing they do….and that means opportunity. Most of us sitting here will never own a Ferrari but we work with what we’ve got. We can chop, and drop and paint, and swap, light up and NOS a $1500 20th Century Toyota right into the 21st century. Someone who knows how to do that is always going to be able to make a buck somehow. Either by doing it for someone, showing them how, painting it, or making parts for it. Teach people how to adapt to change, how to follow trends, how to think differently about the world around them, and you’ve armed them with a skill they can take into the future.Maybe you’re missing the elephant in the room. I know what I’m learning is more than just keeping an old Honda on the road. I’m watching someone adapt and function beautifully outside the current structured framework. Maybe they don’t have to aspire to work at BillyBob Ford for just a survival wage. Maybe more you’re showing them how to grab on to something new just by doing what you’re doing now.
Think about Jesse James and those Orange County guys. They took it to a new place and now Jesse is breaking Sandra Bullock’s heart. That’s because there are a whole lot of people out there who love doing the same thing they do….and that means opportunity. Most of us sitting here will never own a Ferrari but we work with what we’ve got. We can chop, and drop and paint, and swap, light up and NOS a $1500 20th Century Toyota right into the 21st century. Someone who knows how to do that is always going to be able to make a buck somehow. Either by doing it for someone, showing them how, painting it, or making parts for it. Teach people how to adapt to change, how to follow trends, how to think differently about the world around them, and you’ve armed them with a skill they can take into the future.One thing passes and another takes its place. What do you tell the pony express rider when the railroad comes along?
But look at your own story…you adapted beautifully. When the dealership gig went away you invested in a video camera and created something that never existed before. You can keep reinventing that paradigm…”ErictheCarGuy learns how to service electric cars and takes his viewers on the journey”…kinda like the guy on Dirty Jobs, who doesn’t actually know the jobs but learns them and explores them, sharing the knowledge.
Those 90s model Hondas will pass away, but because of the economy, they’re probably going to have to be kept on the road quite a bit longer than expected. That allows room and opportunity for old school knowledge to flourish. Ever wonder why maybe your ‘do it yourself’ videos are so popular?
Of course the Jetsons flying cars are coming and what’s that going to mean? Hhmm, tough call. The shade tree mechanic with probably get broken up into levels of sophistication. Technology usually makes things easier. The computer will probably eventually tell the tech. every move to make (or the robot) and all he does is replace components. It will probably become more and more specialized. Computer guys, battery guys, solar power guys, ..who knows? The key is to be able to adapt, because guaranteed, things are always going to change…thats just Darwinian. But when they change doors open that never existed before.One thing passes and another takes its place. What do you tell the pony express rider when the railroad comes along?
But look at your own story…you adapted beautifully. When the dealership gig went away you invested in a video camera and created something that never existed before. You can keep reinventing that paradigm…”ErictheCarGuy learns how to service electric cars and takes his viewers on the journey”…kinda like the guy on Dirty Jobs, who doesn’t actually know the jobs but learns them and explores them, sharing the knowledge.
Those 90s model Hondas will pass away, but because of the economy, they’re probably going to have to be kept on the road quite a bit longer than expected. That allows room and opportunity for old school knowledge to flourish. Ever wonder why maybe your ‘do it yourself’ videos are so popular?
Of course the Jetsons flying cars are coming and what’s that going to mean? Hhmm, tough call. The shade tree mechanic with probably get broken up into levels of sophistication. Technology usually makes things easier. The computer will probably eventually tell the tech. every move to make (or the robot) and all he does is replace components. It will probably become more and more specialized. Computer guys, battery guys, solar power guys, ..who knows? The key is to be able to adapt, because guaranteed, things are always going to change…thats just Darwinian. But when they change doors open that never existed before.Make it happen dude. You have the skilz. You could find a shell and the World would watch ya put it together!
Make it happen dude. You have the skilz. You could find a shell and the World would watch ya put it together!
Actually I didn’t know of any collaboration or ever heard of MightyMods until now. I was just pointing out the importance of not neglecting a demographic who spend a lot of time clicking on videos.
I really like the idea of “so ya want a hotrod, kid? Here’s what you’re getting into, cuz I know your mind is made up.” I think that appeals to me because, as I’m typing this, I’m looking at a pic of my old 68 SS Camaro. I was way in over my head but I didn’t care and it was absolutely glorious…lolActually I didn’t know of any collaboration or ever heard of MightyMods until now. I was just pointing out the importance of not neglecting a demographic who spend a lot of time clicking on videos.
I really like the idea of “so ya want a hotrod, kid? Here’s what you’re getting into, cuz I know your mind is made up.” I think that appeals to me because, as I’m typing this, I’m looking at a pic of my old 68 SS Camaro. I was way in over my head but I didn’t care and it was absolutely glorious…lolI guess it depends on what the goals are, LJ. If viewership means revenue, the important thing is to pull in as many viewers as you can. Make things too exclusive and cliquish (is that a word?), and you start alienating viewers. …i.e. “we only cater to ‘techs’. We only work on Hondas.” So 5000 viewers are passing ya by to check out ‘MightyCarMods’ and the target audience ends up being a hand full of middle-aged gearheads who are too busy making a living to spend much time on the computer anyway.
The money is in the numbers and there’s no reason that I can think of not to capitalize on ‘MightyCarMods’ popularity where their viewers are ‘clicking’ right on over to Eric’s channel too. It’s just like the gas stations figuring out why let dollars roll down the street when people getting gas can buy that soda pop and newspaper here.
But then again, getting spread too thin for a one-man-show is also a jeopardy.I guess it depends on what the goals are, LJ. If viewership means revenue, the important thing is to pull in as many viewers as you can. Make things too exclusive and cliquish (is that a word?), and you start alienating viewers. …i.e. “we only cater to ‘techs’. We only work on Hondas.” So 5000 viewers are passing ya by to check out ‘MightyCarMods’ and the target audience ends up being a hand full of middle-aged gearheads who are too busy making a living to spend much time on the computer anyway.
The money is in the numbers and there’s no reason that I can think of not to capitalize on ‘MightyCarMods’ popularity where their viewers are ‘clicking’ right on over to Eric’s channel too. It’s just like the gas stations figuring out why let dollars roll down the street when people getting gas can buy that soda pop and newspaper here.
But then again, getting spread too thin for a one-man-show is also a jeopardy.If you feel a full production crew is within the budget, by all means that’s exactly what you need to do. Sounds like we both know though, through real world experience, that getting other people to produce what we’re looking for is always more trouble than doing it oneself.
I couldn’t help noticing in many ways you seem exhausted and could use some help, and I didn’t know if you had considered the ‘intern’ alternative or not, so I threw it out there. A couple of your videos even had a frustrated tone to them, and I’ve been around the block too many times not to know that comes from being overwhelmed and over-worked.
Anyway, I’m a big fan, not only because you’re showing me how to work on all these old cars I have around here (having a ball doing it now that I’m armed with knowledge), but also because I’m in awe of what you’ve accomplished. You’re pulling off something that most people just daydream about when they’re unsatisfied with their career drudgery. You’ve taken it ‘outside the box’ and created something new…took a tangent and made it work. That must be the artist in ya…that right-brain looking at things a different way. (I do metal work and sculpture so I recognize how your wheels turn).
By the way, don’t feel obliged to respond if this is taking up too much of your time. I’m just enjoying your community and shooting the breeze. I can’t offer any automotive advice but I’m a little more than ‘wet behind the ears’ on video production, so I just thought I would throw my two cents in for what its worth.If you feel a full production crew is within the budget, by all means that’s exactly what you need to do. Sounds like we both know though, through real world experience, that getting other people to produce what we’re looking for is always more trouble than doing it oneself.
I couldn’t help noticing in many ways you seem exhausted and could use some help, and I didn’t know if you had considered the ‘intern’ alternative or not, so I threw it out there. A couple of your videos even had a frustrated tone to them, and I’ve been around the block too many times not to know that comes from being overwhelmed and over-worked.
Anyway, I’m a big fan, not only because you’re showing me how to work on all these old cars I have around here (having a ball doing it now that I’m armed with knowledge), but also because I’m in awe of what you’ve accomplished. You’re pulling off something that most people just daydream about when they’re unsatisfied with their career drudgery. You’ve taken it ‘outside the box’ and created something new…took a tangent and made it work. That must be the artist in ya…that right-brain looking at things a different way. (I do metal work and sculpture so I recognize how your wheels turn).
By the way, don’t feel obliged to respond if this is taking up too much of your time. I’m just enjoying your community and shooting the breeze. I can’t offer any automotive advice but I’m a little more than ‘wet behind the ears’ on video production, so I just thought I would throw my two cents in for what its worth.A production crew would kill ya economically unless you were doing a sponsored show for Sears or someone. There should be ways around that though, and who would want to be Sears corporate b**** anyway. Video can be uploaded and you can probably find someone on the Internet to do your editing for you for a nominal fee, some RTF student trying to make a few bucks for college for example.
You also could use a second set of hands. Maybe an internship for an aspiring/tech. saavy future mechanic/film student who could shoot the footage/set up lights, etc. for you while you work and explain what’s going on and focus on content.
This would probably allow you to double your production, focus more on content and viewership, and, though I don’t know how you get paid; I’m guessing by advertising hits, justify a modest expense and maybe a few headaches having to deal with other people. Hell, you could get interns to work for free from the local college just to get their feet wet at producing a show. That would be quite shiney on their resume, turning a youtube hero into an even slicker production with major viewership. (I worked in Television once upon a time, for a TV station and a consulting firm just so ya know. It’s such a tough field to break into that you could get an intern with a Masters degree who would do it for free just to get his/her feet wet.)
You’re in a very cool position. It’s a new frontier and the only thing that limits it is your imagination/creativity and energy you put into it.
By the way you do a great job all by yourself! …a very slick production and you have something of a celebrity personality. People like you. That’s important…you can’t imagine how important. Your kung fu is good! Just need to expand viewership, pull more people in, get more folks involved, which means more cash-flow for anything you want to do.A production crew would kill ya economically unless you were doing a sponsored show for Sears or someone. There should be ways around that though, and who would want to be Sears corporate b**** anyway. Video can be uploaded and you can probably find someone on the Internet to do your editing for you for a nominal fee, some RTF student trying to make a few bucks for college for example.
You also could use a second set of hands. Maybe an internship for an aspiring/tech. saavy future mechanic/film student who could shoot the footage/set up lights, etc. for you while you work and explain what’s going on and focus on content.
This would probably allow you to double your production, focus more on content and viewership, and, though I don’t know how you get paid; I’m guessing by advertising hits, justify a modest expense and maybe a few headaches having to deal with other people. Hell, you could get interns to work for free from the local college just to get their feet wet at producing a show. That would be quite shiney on their resume, turning a youtube hero into an even slicker production with major viewership. (I worked in Television once upon a time, for a TV station and a consulting firm just so ya know. It’s such a tough field to break into that you could get an intern with a Masters degree who would do it for free just to get his/her feet wet.)
You’re in a very cool position. It’s a new frontier and the only thing that limits it is your imagination/creativity and energy you put into it.
By the way you do a great job all by yourself! …a very slick production and you have something of a celebrity personality. People like you. That’s important…you can’t imagine how important. Your kung fu is good! Just need to expand viewership, pull more people in, get more folks involved, which means more cash-flow for anything you want to do.On the topic of the Lift–I really appreciate your attitude!
Example: Norm Abrams on the New Yankee Workshop must have over 100k in equipment as his studio/shop. If he’s showing you how to make picture frames, he pulls out a specialized mitering cutter only a frame-maker would have. Making table legs he has a lathe with duplicators….all the things anyone watching the show and wanting to know how, wouldn’t have access to.
The same pretty much applies here. I’ve got a box of hand-me-down wrenches, a Walmart floor jack, and a toyota that doesn’t run. Being able to translate a video to something I can duplicate in my tractor shed is a lot closer to home, and what I’m looking for if the guy showing you is sliding around on a piece of cardboard too!
I think that’s why people go to Youtube. It’s about us, the average guy out in the trenches…. joe blow muddling through and get’n’r done.