Man the ending hit hard for me. I think a lot of us dream of a life where the majority of it can be spent with family. So cool to see that you are getting there. So much respect for the amount of work you put in to everything you do. Thanks for the inspiration.
@MangoStreet
Жыл бұрын
congrats on the success. happy new year!
@jbivphotography
Жыл бұрын
YEEEEEEESSSSSSSS OMG!!!! 👏👏👏👏 As someone in almost the exact same situation as you (4 kids, educator, KZitemr, wedding photographer) I always LOVE these videos and honestly they make me SOOOOOO excited. Congrats on hitting half a mill and on really honing in on what the future looks like for you and your family. This videos really give me so much excitement and makes me try harder every year. Keep it up. And again congrats!
@sheepsforjesus
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful seeing other people enjoying their blessing that’s amazing
@ddominomusic
Жыл бұрын
I’m happy for you man, you can’t fake authenticity and you have that. Your calmness and delivery in your content is appreciated in addition to the value you provide us viewers. You’re the dream and we need more down to earth success stories like you instead of the extreme examples we sometimes are overexposed to. There seems to be a healthy work/life balance in your spirit and I’m genuinely happy for that. Keep on changing lives bro
@Bathingwookie
Жыл бұрын
I think he’s awkward as fuck.
@GarrettWare
Жыл бұрын
Dude CONGRATS! You're an inspiration to all of us out here chasing the dream. 2022 allowed me and my business partner to go full time with filmmaking, and now the goal is to scale it similarly to what you've been able to do. Thanks Eric. Much love from East Tennessee🙏🏼
@AlexMinor
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, brother. You deserve to feel the feels. The fact that you're so invested in your family's well being and happiness and being present in their lives is something this country needs more of. Yes, the financial part enables you that freedom, but the heart behind it is what counts. Salute.
@geneyoon11
Жыл бұрын
Incredibly proud of you, and equally thankful for how you continue to bring us along with you in your growth and accomplishments. This year will be the best one yet.
@alexcisse_
Жыл бұрын
My face at 8:25 😮congrats bro !!
@danielscott7627
Жыл бұрын
Transparency is the reason I keep coming back here. I'm sure I'm not alone.
@rcxmoment
Жыл бұрын
Dude, I got a kid in 2022 and it (already) has such an impact on how I look at my business for this year. The theme for the coming years. Thanks a ton!
@LindsayMarsh
Жыл бұрын
Congrats man! Online courses is where it is at for sure. Big money there compared to Adsense and selling digital products (I do all of those things and online courses always multiple x anything else I try). I would focus on evergreen courses. This is what I am doing as keeping courses updated or live is just really been tough. I have 3 kids myself and really want to do things now to be as passive as possible so I am not stuck on this huge content wheel forever and having to slave away on social media to boost sales. I am past that level of burnout and hiring an editor to do my video editing is one step closer to getting my life back and doing evergreen. Those little ones grow up so fast so enjoy those times now!
@queerfoto
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, Eric. You inspire me constantly.
@jennajohannesson3191
Жыл бұрын
As an Elementary school teacher, this is when I say, “give yourself a pat on the back.” Yes, you can celebrate with humility. Well done! Gah, I got the goose bumps.
@GatewoodBrown
Жыл бұрын
It's all earned! So much value has been given to us that you deserve everything.
@stevewelsh__
Жыл бұрын
This was such an insightful and wholesome video, thank you for sharing not only your personal income breakdown but the reasoning behind your motivation. I’m trying to make KZitem work for me this year and this was a great inspiration for what can be achieved with hard work. I wish you even more success for 2023!
@SuketuPatel
Жыл бұрын
This is so incredibly motivating… I work a 9-5 and then do KZitem/Tiktok/Insta and Weddings on all the off time I get - very close to making it sustainable but videos like this keep me going!
@keith-kalfas
Жыл бұрын
BOOM! Good for you bro. 👍 You deserve it!
@MatthewBlaine
Жыл бұрын
Don't know of anyone more deserving of the success than you! Incredible job brother.
@benjhaisch
Жыл бұрын
my pops always said, "it takes money to make money" to me growing up. too true. congrats, my dude!
@alexsamuelss
Жыл бұрын
This is extremely inspiring Eric. Someone else here said this best "you can't fake authenticity and you have that." Keep up the wonderful work and really enjoying the creative work you put out in the world!
@FrankHolub
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your transparency with everything, as I start to put myself out there for wedding shoots on the weekends (my VERY first shoot is on the 14th of this month, wish me luck) it can be hard to imagine I could ever make a dime doing something creative after the last decade of working a 9-5. Watching you and your peers here on KZitem has been such a huge inspiration, thanks for everything you do to help your fellow creatives.
@chrismoore1182
Жыл бұрын
Congrats Eric. Such a blessing to find what you love to do and find a way to earn a living doing it. Keep creating and growing!
@Allurestudios
Жыл бұрын
Yooo CONGRATS ERIC! Always feel the authenticity coming from you. Thanks for the inspiration.
@DavidkingIgwela
Жыл бұрын
Been watching you since you started and I’m proud of what you’ve accomplished so far. You’re really an inspiration to upcoming filmmakers and photographers. Thank you❤️
@TonyWodarck
Жыл бұрын
Oooph that ending hits home. Love this. Congrats on all your success.
@quintonmckimm
Жыл бұрын
That smile at the very end… you deserve to. Congrats!
@topicruben
Жыл бұрын
Dude! This was very inspiring and motivating! I just can imagine the amount of work you’ve done and so I must say; super well deserved! Wishing you and your family all the best for 2023 🎉 (that’s a weird mic, but it sounds awesome 😂) Thanks for sharing this!
@sethcurlsc
Жыл бұрын
just found your channels and socials and man, you're already inspiring me. praying for so much more to come from this!
@Colorado4x4
Жыл бұрын
YEA! Good for you! Thanks for sharing this intimate information with us. We are grateful that you shared this!
@markhortonphotos
Жыл бұрын
Everything you do is for your family, you’re humble and down to earth but also you share your knowledge without being like other in your face, shouty entrepreneurs with their get rich quick schemes. THAT is why people subscribe to you. What an inspiration. 🤘🏼
@mortenlassen7648
Жыл бұрын
Let it flat out ! - Spend it on your family Eric !! ❤
@XRExplorers
Жыл бұрын
This is my first comment ever in youtube, and i can tell you, as a very beginner filmmaker and KZitemr with 0 subscribers you TOTALLY inspired me. You deserve the best and i hope you will be even more successful in 2023
@bogxd
Жыл бұрын
I just love your channel and honesty
@CrQualityPhotography
Жыл бұрын
This is the video I needed to watch to truly get started and stay motivated in 2023 with my business !! Thank you !
@evanwada
Жыл бұрын
Congrats Eric!!!! I’ve recently stumbled across your videos a few months back and you’ve given me a lot of confidence for the future knowing that there’s always opportunity for me when it comes to videography and photography
@TheStudioBusiness
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing another year and congrats! Your transparency on these videos is unmatched - Thank you.
@chefandrepdx
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video man! I'm super happy for you. Family is certainly always number one! All the best to you!
@raffaye4671
Жыл бұрын
Wow, so inspiring and well deserved! Love watching your growth throughout the years. I share the same sentiment with you at the end about being able to provide but also being able to spend more time with family. That's definitely the goal.
@Cheerbystellavision
Жыл бұрын
I love your work and your gratitude and humility and because of that is why I continue to support you and always will be my biggest inspo. I hope to enroll 2023! You deserve everything
@imnickcampos
Жыл бұрын
Super cool. The ending though, is why I finally went full time as a filmmaker last year. The first two years of my son's life I was constantly working 60 hours a day at my day job, missing holidays, and always being gone to provide for my family, and I hate myself for that because I can't get those years back. Best decision i've made for myself, although a very scary jump, but you figure it out alone the way.
@austinbrady
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making these videos every year. Cheering you on Eric!
@JasonPischke
Жыл бұрын
Well deserved, it's incredible to see the tangible results of years of hard work. Thank you for continually making these kind of videos, as a small creator in the filmmaking space it is inspiring to see where a camera can take you. I feel like most of us are chasing the same dream, to have the freedom to be able to spend our time how we want. To see you getting there is more impactful than you might know. All the best in 2023!
@stevenmeehin
Жыл бұрын
Anxiously awaiting the classroom reopening. I think I’m ready.
@Unculturedcurrency
Жыл бұрын
Don’t feel uncomfortable about the money you made, you deserve it clearly. Just came across your channel and I got to say, looking at your subs and views I’m surprised you made that little bit of money.
@BarkingMadMediaCan
Жыл бұрын
Thats phenomenal. My company did about half that but your foray into education and training really hit the spot. You inspired me to start building that.
@itsBlakeWright
Жыл бұрын
Bro, so incredibly proud of you and building your brand. You're killing it. I'm currently a teacher but want to someday move away from that. Keep inspiring and keep growing my man!
@blueflamestudiotura
Жыл бұрын
im so inspired, even though im still in initial stage hoping i will do something this year, thanks a lot
@chadwin
Жыл бұрын
Insane dude! Thanks for sharing such personal info. Incredible results from your hustle and hard work. Keep rockin 🤘🏻
@TheWeddingGuest.
Жыл бұрын
Love the transparency. Thank you for sharing.
@maxim.horoshilov
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for honesty! Keep crushing it in 2023. ✌
@sidvicious3129
Жыл бұрын
First off Eric, you deserve to be where you are. You paid your dues in the classroom and out. You are living proof that if you have a plan and work that plan with no limitations, that the sky is truly the limit. You didn't have to tell anyone any of this, but you looked extremely humble doing so. Family is truly everything and I remember when my son, who is 35 was 8, so that times goes by really fast, but I made time for all of his Boy Scouts, Karate, football, wrestling, and debate team events and I was able to be there to see him get the letter on his jacket and his graduation. I wasn't at every game, but I was at enough of them, especially when he took his school to state finals two years in a row for debate, that he stills remembers it all to this day. Your kids will remember all of these things and you will take these precious memories into your retirement and these times will bring you and your wife quite a bit of joy. You have nothing to feel even remotely guilty about, you earned it and if you make 700,000 to 1 million next year, you will have earned that to. You are living proof that anything is possible if you are willing to work hard enough to obtain it, so enjoy it!!!
@triptychvisuals
Жыл бұрын
That squarespace thing has me dead! LMAO
@DarrinNoNAME
Жыл бұрын
Inspiring.... I mean, that's what we all really want. Freedom.
@joelgeorge2361
Жыл бұрын
I'm nowhere close to what I wanna do in my life right now. But I'm sure that I'm gonna put in the needed efforts to make my way through and also try my best to add value to others around me in the process. I thank God for you and your family. And specially for what you're doing, for just being yourself and putting yourself out there sharing what you know best. I'm yet to invest in a few courses that I'm really interested to have for myself(which I'll soon do, you're the best educator out there) but trust me man, just to see you share your experience and talk with such honesty about your business and life, is more than enough to feel ignited and inspired! Keep doing what you're doing. A sincere THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. ❤🙏🏽
@averypless
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the value you bring us, you definitely deserve every dollar 🙌
@LarimoreStudios
Жыл бұрын
Love your story and thanks for sharing this video. With 3 kids of my own (with an 8 year old as my oldest as well) and potentially adopting one more child, many of our business aspirations are centered around freeing up time with the family.
@sailboatmedia
Жыл бұрын
WELL DESERVED! Thank you for sharing your wisdom + sharing your heart with us! A continued inspiration to us
@anthonyjones9843
Жыл бұрын
BEAST MODE!!!!! You can keep it as humble as you’d like BUT from a genuine fan’s standpoint (myself) IM GOING TO GIVE YOU YOUR FLOWERS NOWWWW!! Congrats my guy. Wishing you more success this year. Especially if family time is major factor. Nothing but love for that mindset. Appreciate all of your work 🙏 😊
@Minhute
Жыл бұрын
As someone whos been around since early on in the channel and a fellow content creator on KZitem and in the industry, I'm so proud of you bro! Hoping for the best in 2023 : )
@LucasJohnsonVisuals
Жыл бұрын
You just seem like such a solid and great dude. I hope the best for you and your family. Keep doin you!
@TrentErwin
Жыл бұрын
Congrats bro! spend that time with your family. That's why I started my own filmmaking/photography business. To be at home more with my wife and kids (when I'm not out shooting) and allow my wife to be a stay at home mom. so rewarding.
@landocycle
Жыл бұрын
Dreams! Thanks for the transparency and congrats on finding a work/life balance.
@marcschelz
Жыл бұрын
i like these updates and how you just talk about the finance part of the business :)
@jsmiley021
Жыл бұрын
You’re such a blessing and an encouragement! May God continue to bless you and your family!
@Jonnylemons
Жыл бұрын
Massive congrats on all of your success for 2022! Those numbers are significant, but given all your hard work towards your business, you deserve it 👏🫡 Congrats 🎉
@jordan121787
Жыл бұрын
You the man, Eric! Congrats on your hard work. Family time trumps and being present is with any amount of money when it comes to your kids.
@nickdambrosia2304
Жыл бұрын
FLEX BRO! Nice work! Its cool because I feel like IO am where you were at 4-5 years ago which is awesome and its cool to see a path forward where there is still growth!
@scottporter2513
Жыл бұрын
Awesome to see someone being successful as a photographer and sharing that success but even more powerful to know you took the leap from a teacher to head out on your own and how well that has worked out. Amazing story. 👏
@ChrisPieta
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on an incredible year!
@Jon_bodhi
Жыл бұрын
Always Inspiring brotha! One day I hope to create something like this.
@DxAySoNgKhAm
Жыл бұрын
Congrats man! You crushed it for sure. I'm glad you're getting to the point of being able to give more of your time to the family and still grow the business. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge, and I'm glad I was able to snap a pic of you last year at the NYC Marathon.
@riobe
Жыл бұрын
Very well deserved! I've purchased a few photography courses (and also work at a community college) and your course was truly some of the best educational content I've ever seen, KZitem or college or otherwise. Congrats, and thanks for sharing this!
@jaegermah
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and congrats on your achievements.
@EddieWoodsRemnantOutreach
Жыл бұрын
Amazing! So happy for you and everything you have going on.
@daeholee2232
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric for this video It’s amazing that you have a supportive family. And now you’re giving time back for all those years you’ve spent growing this business. Truly amazing to see this journey ❤
@petersarellas
Жыл бұрын
It’s inspiring to hear about your success and how humble you’re able to be in spite of it
@evanjohnson.mp4
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Eric. Happy New Year!
@5thElementDFW
Жыл бұрын
Happy new year Dad!
@mikkelhjensen
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Congrats on your year and inspiring to hear about it 👏
@IdRatherBeHiking
Жыл бұрын
Wow that's amazing, that's more than my 7 years on youtube combined.
@cinebenjamin
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing dude. It's such an inspiration to see what's possible, and where to go.
@KylerSteele
Жыл бұрын
Eric you are the man and you deserve it all! Congratulations and enjoy the time with your family
@ab185
Жыл бұрын
Well deserved my dude. It's been cool to watch your growth over the past 5-6 years!
@jacobmullison2245
Жыл бұрын
Heart of gold bro. Definitely setting the standard for young husbands with the goal of providing but also the goal of being present. As a young husband being married for 9 months you area great example of where I want to be but also the heart posture of where I want to be as well.
@makaelaskinner1932
Жыл бұрын
I love these videos! You are one of my business role models! Love seeing what can be possible in this industry!
@AndreiRestrepo
Жыл бұрын
These videos are my favorite too, so inspiring! Congrats on all the success Eric. 🤙🏻
@corey.taylor.photography
Жыл бұрын
Let's go Eric! Thank you for making these videos every year man. It's been huge for the community.
@tylerwestphal5557
Жыл бұрын
Just found this channel. Definitely an inspiring video as a newer video guy. Thank you for making this video!
@bigjimstream
Жыл бұрын
Nice work man, congrats on the success! It's going to be a great year!
@isaacrujumba
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the success. I continue to be inspired :)
@outdoorhabits
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this! Definitely learn a lot from this and helped motivated me to where I want to go as well.
@JonathanPetersonlisten2EITS
Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thanks for sharing this info. The biggest obstacle for allowing myself to dive into photography full-time has been the uncertainty surrounding how it could benefit my family. I’m a military member who has developed a passion for this medium over time while being stationed overseas for awhile. I’m at a stage where I’d like to move on and this is undoubtedly the direction I’d like to go. Thanks for the transparency.
@paigegordon3343
Жыл бұрын
dude these are literally my favorite videos you make! thank you so much for your transparency and honesty in these. huge congratulations to you for this success my man, you totally deserve it!
@MasonZenji
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Well deserved, keep it up!
@itswildhouse
Жыл бұрын
Congrats man! So encouraging to see all of your success. I can honestly say there is no one I've learned more from in filmmaking and getting my business off the ground. So grateful for you and genuinely joyful to see you crushing it!
@thesustainablephotographer
Жыл бұрын
All my respect goes out to you Eric, being able to share this is very unique, thank you for everything that you are doing! Keep up the amazing work and do not ever change. 😃
@eestipaigad
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you for sharing in such detail and you totally deserve it!
@tomjugginsuk
Жыл бұрын
Watching your 2021 video inspired me to do my own video like this. I did how much I made as a wedding videographer vide and so many people have told me how useful they found it 😊
@carolkras
Жыл бұрын
Love this. Thank you so much for sharing, this was very inspiring and congrats on a thriving endeavor! :)
@richshoots
Жыл бұрын
Very inspiring to see your success, and even more so knowing that it comes from a place of wanting to provide for and spend time with your family. Well deserved. On an off-topic note, where do you get your beanies from?
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