🚀Leaving a stable job to pursue your passion is a major milestone in life.
💼After 20 years in Corporate America, I realized the importance of achieving a work-life balance.
🛠️Woodworking became a side hustle that ultimately grew into a successful business.
🕒Balancing a day job and YouTube channel became unsustainable, leading to the decision to focus on YouTube full-time.
🙏Gratitude for the support of the YouTube community and the opportunity to share woodworking content.
Why did you decide to leave your job after 20 years?
—I realized that my day job was taking away time from my family and my passion for woodworking. I wanted to prioritize these aspects of my life and decided to take the leap into full-time woodworking.
How did you transition from a hobbyist woodworker to a successful business owner?
—It started with building furniture for my own home and posting my projects on social media. As my online presence grew, I started selling cutting boards and other woodworking products. Through dedication and hard work, my business grew over time.
What challenges did you face when balancing your day job and YouTube channel?
—Maintaining a day job while trying to create consistent content for my YouTube channel became overwhelming. It was difficult to find the time and energy to juggle both responsibilities effectively, leading me to realize the need for a change.
What can viewers expect from your YouTube channel in the future?
—With my newfound focus on woodworking, viewers can expect more content related to woodworking projects, tutorials, and tips. I aim to provide valuable and engaging content to help viewers along their own woodworking journeys.
How can I support your YouTube channel?
—You can support my YouTube channel by subscribing, liking, and sharing my videos. Additionally, I have launched a Patreon service and offer merchandise through a partnership with key apparel. Your support is greatly appreciated!
00:01Leaving my job after 20 years was a major milestone in my life.
01:10I transitioned from a hobbyist woodworker to a successful business owner.
02:26Balancing my day job and YouTube channel became unsustainable.
03:09I decided to prioritize my passion for woodworking and focus on YouTube full-time.
04:23I am grateful for the support of the YouTube community and excited about the future of my channel.
