Philip, I'm just starting out as a digital designer at 55. Career change. Started watching your videos a few months ago, a mine of useful information. Concise, clear and instructional. Many thanks for the inspiration.
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Kieran! Congrats on the career change. It's never too late! Keep tuning in!
@CafeRacerGarage
6 жыл бұрын
I don't know how you can fit that much useful, powerful, insightful info in one video but you did! I did get your email and I will reply once I can think of the best and most grateful way of saying thank you. I'm not sure where to even begin. I didn't expect so much in one email. 😁 Blown away! Side note... I'm flying to the US from Australia on Saturday for a holiday 🚢 I will be in Miami, Fort Lauderdale ;) than Whistler for 3weeks trying my best to stay upright 🏂 lol 😂
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Dan, Really glad to help. Let me know what you think once you dig into it. I'll probably turn what I told you into a video actually. So I'm glad chatting with you gave me the chance to capture some of those thoughts. Remember - always repurpose your content! Turn a video into a blog post, and article, a group of Tweets, a Facebook post. Sounds like you have SWEET holiday coming up. Have a blast!
@dashiajames1882
4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with on the poor site too. I've been on many websites and some of them have poor typo, bad pictures w/no great lighting and more !! Words spelled wrong. I find kinda funny cuz you should know this stuff already before you start your site. That's why they said plan out your website before you actually do create it. Tons of business books I read said the same thing.
@PhilipVanDusen
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Dashia.
@GeenaMatuson
6 жыл бұрын
Such a great video! The last few videos of yours I watched helped spark ideas for a more streamlined brand, and now this video...this just hits it home. Thank you for your advice yet again, always great and so easy to follow.
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Geena Matuson, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
@GeenaMatuson
6 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! And yes, just shared across my friends, and I'm sure you'll have new appreciators! :D
@dashiajames1882
5 жыл бұрын
You give some very great information. Speaking of a bad websites salon I go to, there site is poor....it has no pics of the hair, facial or other things done, no videos of what do in there salon and the salon number is to the owners cell. When I went to make an appointment on site....I told my mom & showed her salon's there site is so plain and poor !! She said the same thing, I said.
@PhilipVanDusen
5 жыл бұрын
Great observations! You are starting to really get into it now!
@RKampfschlumpf
6 жыл бұрын
Dude, you make really geat videos! Sub! ;p I do make my aducation as a grafik designer and your videos are very inspireing and helpful! Keep on going! :)
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks RKampfschlumpf! I will.
@colombino
5 жыл бұрын
Sir, you are an inspiration to me! Thanks to you and some other people like Thomas Frank I started a small website and your videos are pushing me forward and giving me many ideas. If I wasn't watching your videos, I would have made many mistakes while working on it. I will keep following and recommending you to all my friends who want start their own small businesses. God bless!
@PhilipVanDusen
5 жыл бұрын
Colombino, Thanks so much!~ I REALLY appreciate your sharing my stuff with your friends. I'm so glad I've been helping - thanks for the support.
@Cowglow
6 жыл бұрын
Great advice. Gonna make some changes. Thanks! How can I repay you? Is sharing this video enough?.
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Sharing this video is great! Or sharing others you like too. It all helps. Cheers!
@matthewdeyn5530
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks this is great content for someone who is newer to branding
@PhilipVanDusen
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, yes, I have a huge range of viewers, from beginner to advanced and my videos cover that range...
@DriventoDraw
6 жыл бұрын
Incredible Phil! Simply incredible work!
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Dude, you shouldn't have...anyone reading ->> check out THIS GUYS channel!
@marytpublishing
6 жыл бұрын
I am deeply appreciative of the value you're giving. It's fantastic and so are you!
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Mary, Thanks so much and thanks for the lovely comment! More to come.
@proudofphotography2443
6 жыл бұрын
So I turned down the volume of the video. Then I noticed in most of your vids you are wearing a Black Tee. The Beard is on Point , Very nice. The background of video very easy on the eyes, feels homely too, Hope you dont take this the wrong way but I think of Steven Jobs sometimes when I watch your videos , this is the third one I'm watching. THEN I look on my right , your THUMBNAILS are the Loudest in number and attention seeking. I wish I could send you a screenshot, cos your thumbnail is sitting right next to another KZitem giant and I'm thinking I'm liking yours better because of the Dim Monochrome Image of the City making the text a little more readable. Are you doing all this on purpose as part of your Branding strategy or it's coming to you naturally. Does personality determine the quality of Branding and does emotions count when branding.
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
PoP, No worries about the Steve Jobs comment, I get that all the time. Not much I can do about that - I liked Steve so I consider it a compliment - although some of my haters don't use it that way. The consistent black T-shirt (in every one of my videos since day 1) the consistent thumbnail design, brand color palette, legible text - all of it is totally intentional and a key aspect of my brand strategy. I did a video about Personal Style Branding, which you might enjoy. (kzitem.info/news/bejne/p6iG2naQfJeFnm0) I talk about the origins of my Van Dyke beard/moustache - which also has a specific branding story behind it. Thanks for all the great insights! I'm always happy to receive constructive criticism.
@Dizasteroner
6 жыл бұрын
I loved your " Welcome Back" sentence. And btw, your intro/outro sound makes me remember the viral video Harlem Shake ahahaahah. Great Video Philip =) Thanks
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
A2, I actually wrote, played and recorded that intro/outro music - so I'm kinda partial to it. (I'm a musician/recordist, too) Lots of folks have actually criticized it saying it is out of keeping with the vibe of the channel - so I've stopped using an intro at all and just use it on the outro. Thanks for watching my friend.
@drorain
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, love the setup you have for your podcasts, always very well lit and consistent with the audio. You are right about finding the right niche for your work, but I wouldn't be afraid to specialize in a couple types of focuses. Personally I've worked in learning design for print and webinars, but I also spent years working in the invitation business...both are great niches to be in. Would love to hear what other specialties your viewers work in.
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Carl, I do my best. My audio, video and lighting- I try to make them consistent, but I still struggle. I just got some new lights and I have a couple videos coming out where the lighting kind sucks, but I'll figure it out eventually. I've learned you can't we to picky - or else you get paralyzed. - Go ahead and ask the viewers here - or join my Verhaal Brand Design Facebook group and ask there. My viewers do everything from print, to animation, to design, to coding, to illustration, to apparel.
@andrewskf1755
5 жыл бұрын
thank you, Very Good
@PhilipVanDusen
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew! I can always count on you!
@Mangzorz
6 жыл бұрын
Your glasses look very much like the glasses George got in Seinfeld. I love that those are in style, now. If George only knew he as ahead of the curve...
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Mangzorz, Warby Parker frames...love them.
@maimohamed3590
6 жыл бұрын
I become waiting for you videos every week , I hope you can do more in the future maybe 2 a week or something 😀 BIG thanks as usual💪🙏😊
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Mai, I'm flattered you want more. My videos are pretty labor intensive to write, edit and record - so 1 a week is about all I can handle right now. I also publish a newsletter every 2 weeks, which you should sign up for if you haven't. The link is in the description. It's not as design focused (more marketing) - but you might get a kick out of it. BUT, I have been thinking about doing some more casual "vlog" style videos to let people behind the curtain a little into my life, agency and personal brand building activities. We'll see! Ciao!
@maimohamed3590
6 жыл бұрын
Philip VanDusen yeah I'm subscribed to your newsletter already, lots of info you send every 2 weeks I noticed 👌, and vloging is a great idea, I can't wait to see that too 😀😊👌
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Cool, hope you like it!
@ItsJustSohan
6 жыл бұрын
Please do vlogs!
@PercyOrdonez
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving so much value for free. We really appreciated.
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Percy Ordonez, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
@thedylanrogers
6 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful, especially the 5th point. That is where I need to improve the most. Thanks!
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Hey DR! Thanks so much for checking out my video! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Keep tuning in!
@dashiajames1882
5 жыл бұрын
I really love his videos he gives a lot of great advice !!
@PhilipVanDusen
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks - lots more where this came from. Check out my back catalog of vids - TONS there.
@CristinaDias7
6 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the question, but can you refer the study you mention at 2:30. It will be usefull for me.
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Cristina, I answer that in a previous comment with a link... scroll down you'll find it. Thanks for watching
@realmcafee
6 жыл бұрын
I can tell what is hurting you: those standard talking videos, what you said about quality?
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Fabula, Thanks for the comment and for the feedback. Doing my best, and doing it for free.
@princessrile9299
5 жыл бұрын
You channel need to hit over 1 millions subscribers That’s not fair
@PhilipVanDusen
5 жыл бұрын
I'm working on it. It only comes with years of hard work and content. Thanks for your kind thoughts!
@stAAb226
6 жыл бұрын
I judge cryptocurency after their website first..:)
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks stamate bogdan! LOL.
@proudofphotography2443
6 жыл бұрын
So in Short Proper Branding is the Key Ingredient of Commerce Gains ?
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
PoP, I'm a strategy, branding and design guy, so I usually see things through those filters. The main point is WITHOUT proper strong, consistent branding, you aren't going to get anywhere. And if for some crazy reason you do - then you're going to have to go back and fix all your branding later - with is time and financially intensive.
@dashiajames1882
5 жыл бұрын
I really wanna say something about it to her, I truly feel that it would be kinda wrong!!
@PhilipVanDusen
5 жыл бұрын
Dashia, No, go ahead and say something - just do it in a helpful, kind way, by offering up some ideas she could use to make it better. Start small with your feedback and if she seems receptive - get into it more with her.
@adamtaylor1304
6 жыл бұрын
Really great video! Would you mind sharing the source for that study? I'd love to use that in the future. Thank you!
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
The survey was done my the Digital Branding Institute of California. Can't find the link right now, here's the infographic on my Pintrest page: pin.it/2hsbz4p4sqri5q
@adamtaylor1304
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Philip! I've subscribed and look forward to more of your superb content!
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
You rock!
@rhondanegard
6 жыл бұрын
Where can we find the survey you referenced? I'm intrigued!
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
The survey was done my the Digital Branding Institute of California. Can't find the link right now, here's the infographic on my Pintrest page: pin.it/2hsbz4p4sqri5q
@garyjenkinson9422
2 жыл бұрын
Another gem 5 star
@IMGNRYFRNDZ.
6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! You definitely deserve way more views. Your videos are always so well thought out, concise, insightful and can tell all this is coming from someone who knows so much about what they're talking about. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with everyone! Looking forward to more of your videos!
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Christoph, Thanks so much!~ I'm so glad you think so...Can you do me a favor as a way of a small thank you - and share my video with a friend or two? I'm obviously trying to build my subscribers list. - My video on Graphics Trends for 2018 has 48k views in just a week - so sometimes I hit a nerve. Check that one out, you might like it. kzitem.info/news/bejne/xZmZl4qvgKiSjKA
@IMGNRYFRNDZ.
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Phillip! Way ahead of you, I've shared this with all my designer friends as well and got them hooked! Your 2018 Design Trends video is the first one I've seen from you, and have been browsing your channel since. After watching this video I realized I definitely need to revamp my website haha, would it be okay to get a quick critique from you then if it's not to much trouble?
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Christoph, shoot me your URL through the contact form on my website and if I have some time I'll take a look. Giving that kind of feedback is part of what my agency does for work - so it will be cursory - unless you want to become a client...;-)
@IMGNRYFRNDZ.
6 жыл бұрын
That would be amazing! Anything from you would be great!
@sarajngonyani
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!
@Mangzorz
6 жыл бұрын
Also, thank you for the great content.
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Also, Thanks! Do me a solid and share my video/channel with a friend! More soon.
@soljordan6330
6 жыл бұрын
Very useful thank you so much
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks SOL- glad you liked it!
@charlescampista9384
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you got a good content in your channel!
@PhilipVanDusen
6 жыл бұрын
Charles Campista, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
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