Matthew O'Brien is a filmmaker, content creator, and YouTube expert who has worked in show business for 15 years. He edited content for live tours, including New Kids on the Block, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez & Gwen Stefani, runs a production company producing documentary films, and has a successful YouTube channel. In this episode, Matthew shares his story, how he discovered his true passions, went after them, and created a successful YouTube channel.  After years of experiences and self-evaluation, he has now found a way to express himself and connect with an audience in a way that is both personally and financially fulfilling.

"I was never good at playing other people. I was best at being myself."  - Julia Childs

Unpacking this episode min by min:

00:54
Meet Matthew O'Brien a YouTube content creator expert. 

02:56
Sworking in Los Angeles creating concert content for big names is thrilling. Then you think about what you sacrifice. 

13:07
There are times be a little bit more on your own and private, and there are other times when you want to get out there and transfer that energy.

14:09
What it's like to be an independent contractor and move to content creation.

21:01
Making the shift to become content, Julia Child's says "I was never good at playing other people. I was best at being myself." 

22:14
Design your business around that what you want and know when something is an opportunity or a distraction.

27:49
Think about marketing yourself and building your own community 

36:17
The process of creating a profitable Youtube channel 

40:25
The passive income craze.

42:55
How to keep content flowing 

44:35
Creating goals and the drive to achieve them 

55:50
You only have so much energy to apply

1:02:12
A lot of pressure is put on young people to "arrive" and become a Youtube sensations overnight.

1:05:34
Running a business is a paid self-improvement plan. 

01:08:18
Using the Discord server for creating a community and a place for YouTubers to share their experiences and help others achieve their goals. 

 If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions.

Reach out! Send your feedback and comments. What would you like to hear about on this podcast? Email me at ridingtandem@thetandemworks.com 

Riding Tandem with Vivian Kvam

A podcast from Tandem Works

Email the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com