Grow Your Video Business with Ryan Koral

428. Making Videos, Changing Lives: The Journey from Corporate Burnout to Community Impact


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In this reunion episode, Ryan catches up with his old friend Sean Stockman (Midlife Stockman), who went from editing wedding videos to building a YouTube channel with over 600,000 subscribers by simply filming property transformations with his phone. Sean shares his journey from corporate America to full-time content creator and how his passion for serving others has created real-world impact beyond the screen.

Key Takeaways
  • You don't need fancy equipment to start creating content that resonates - Sean began with just his phone, a tripod, and free editing software 
  • Consistency and authenticity matter more than polish - viewers respond to genuine passion, not perfect production 
  • When you focus on serving others first (in Sean's case, by cleaning up properties and helping neighbors), growth often follows naturally 
  • Building a community around shared values (like "working hard and loving your neighbor") can create impact far beyond what you initially imagined
About Sean Stockman

Sean Stockman, known online as Midlife Stockman, is a passionate YouTuber who shares his life experiences, community involvement, and personal insights with his growing online community. Through his YouTube channel, along with his active presence on Instagram and Facebook, Sean has built a space where viewers can connect, share their thoughts, and engage with someone who genuinely cares about addressing the needs and concerns of others.

With a unique focus on community engagement, Sean’s videos are a blend of personal stories and responses to the concerns of his viewers. Whether it’s meeting with people to address issues or simply offering a moment of reflection, his content remains down-to-earth and impactful.

Although Sean once ran marathons, he hasn’t participated in one for about five years, yet his appreciation for his viewers and the support he’s received through his work continues to drive him forward. Humble and grateful for the opportunity to connect with his audience, Sean is deeply thankful for the positive impact his community has had on him.

In This Episode
  • [00:00:00] Welcome to the show!
  • [00:03:58] Meet Sean Stockman
  • [00:18:13] How Midlife Stockman Began
  • [00:25:59] The Impact You Can Make
  • [00:33:11] YouTube Channel Growth
  • [00:39:43] Sean's Transition From Corporate
  • [00:51:25] Battling Imposter Syndrome
  • [01:00:38] Connect with Sean
  • [01:02:05] Outro
Quotes

"I think my encouragement to anybody would be your passion will come through. There's ways you can hone your editing and make your sound better, but if you really love what you do and really believe in what you do, it's going to come through and people will see that and respond." - Sean Stockman

"People are not going to respond more if your camera is crisper or if your sound is better. What I have found in my experience is people are responding to seeing a genuineness about me... I'm not trying to be someone I'm not." - Sean Stockman

"Show up as you. Don't try to be a YouTuber that you follow. Be inspired by their consistency, their content, whatever. But show up as you because the world already has that person... They don't have your story, and your nuances, and your silly personality." - Ryan Koral

Guest Links

 Follow Sean Stockman on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Links

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