Summary

In this conversation, the guest discusses his journey from football to content creation, with a focus on his success on TikTok. He shares his inspiration for creating the popular Roadman character and discusses the potential for influencer boxing. The guest also talks about the importance of staying motivated and avoiding burnout in content creation. He emphasizes the opportunities in the creator economy and the benefits of collaborations. The conversation concludes with a discussion on filming content on a phone and the challenges of compression on social media platforms. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to content creation and social media platforms. They talk about the downsides of Zoom calls and the impact of lockdown on content creation. They also explore the power of short form content and express concerns about the future of TikTok. Additionally, they discuss income and brand deals on TikTok and introduce the Winners Academy online course for aspiring content creators.

Takeaways

Zoom calls can be time-consuming and often unnecessary, leading to a preference for other communication platforms like Riverside.

Lockdown has had a significant impact on content creation, with some creators experiencing rapid growth during this period.

Short form content, particularly on platforms like TikTok, has become increasingly popular and has its own unique challenges and advantages.

There are concerns about the future of TikTok due to potential bans and restrictions, but creators believe that if TikTok disappears, another platform will take its place.

Income for TikTok creators primarily comes from brand deals, but it can be inconsistent compared to platforms like YouTube.

The Winners Academy online course offers valuable insights and guidance for aspiring content creators, helping them build a career in content creation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:31 Transition to Short Form Content

08:22 Transition from Football to Content Creation

10:43 Desire to Participate in Influencer Boxing

19:19 Inspiration for Roadman Character

20:38 Favorite Videos and Characters

21:54 Interest in Boxing and Potential Collaborations

27:41 Avoiding Burnout and Staying Motivated

30:45 Importance of the Creator Economy

35:15 Building an Audience on TikTok and YouTube

36:49 Collaborations and Networking

38:47 Benefits of Collaborations

39:18 Filming Content on a Phone

39:29 The Downside of Zoom Calls

41:16 The Impact of Lockdown on Content Creation

41:36 The Power of Short Form Content

44:20 Concerns about the Future of TikTok

49:15 Income and Brand Deals on TikTok

51:31 The Winners Academy Online Course

#15 - Elliot Davies - Freelance Videographer, Drone Operator & BTS Film Crew - Shooting For Amazon Prime, Working Abroad & Weddings

https://www.elliotdaviesvideo.com/

Welcome to The Creative Caffeine podcast! In this show, we talk about all things video, photo, and content creation. The creative side and the business side and all that it brings. If you’re looking to get into living that creative life this podcast is for you!

Ben:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bezza_visuals/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bezza_visuals?lang=en

Website: https://www.bezzavisuals.com/

Connor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjw_hq/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connorjessewells?lang=en

Website: www.connorwells.com

#14 - Bradley Martin - Film Director & Filmmaker - Favourite Projects to Shoot, The Joys of Editing & Beans

Bradley Martin is a freelance camera operator and editor, based in North Herts/London. Currently working as a self-shooter, producing corporate, independent, and brand films.

Welcome to The Creative Caffeine podcast! In this show, we talk about all things video, photo, and content creation. The creative side and the business side and all that it brings. If you’re looking to get into living that creative life this podcast is for you!

Ben:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bezza_visuals/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bezza_visuals?lang=en

Website: https://www.bezzavisuals.com/

Connor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjw_hq/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connorjessewells?lang=en

Website: www.connorwells.com

#13 - Natalie Pailing - Actor, Writer and Director  - Talking Horror, Writing and Working in Coffee Shops

Natalie Pailing - https://www.instagram.com/nataliepailing/?hl=en

Welcome to The Creative Caffeine podcast! In this show, we talk about all things video, photo, and content creation. The creative side and the business side and all that it brings. If you’re looking to get into living that creative life this podcast is for you!

Ben:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bezza_visuals/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bezza_visuals?lang=en

Website: https://www.bezzavisuals.com/

Connor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjw_hq/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connorjessewells?lang=en

Website: www.connorwells.com

#11 - Christmas Special, 2022 Recap, Talking ALL Things Wedding Film Making!

Welcome to The Creative Caffeine podcast! In this show, we talk about all things video, photo, and content creation. The creative side and the business side and all that it brings. If you’re looking to get into living that creative life this podcast is for you!

Ben:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bezza_visuals/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bezza_visuals?lang=en

Website: https://www.bezzavisuals.com/

Connor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjw_hq/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connorjessewells?lang=en

Website: www.connorwells.com

#10 - Luke Wheeler - Independent Filmmaker, Photographer & Videographer - Talking Star Wars Fan Films, Directing and Movie Mistakes

Luke: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderingroninmedia/?hl=en

https://www.thewanderingroninmedia.com/

Welcome to The Creative Caffeine podcast! In this show, we talk about all things video, photo, and content creation. The creative side and the business side and all that it brings. If you’re looking to get into living that creative life this podcast is for you!

Ben:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bezza_visuals/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bezza_visuals?lang=en

Website: https://www.bezzavisuals.com/

Connor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjw_hq/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connorjessewells?lang=en

Website: www.connorwells.com

#8 - Scott Edwards - Content Creator - Shooting Real Estate, Creating On YouTube & Casey Neistat

Scott Edwards:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScottEdwards

Instagram: @IamScottEdwards

Welcome to The Creative Caffeine podcast! In this show, we talk about all things video, photo, and content creation. The creative side and the business side and all that it brings. If you’re looking to get into living that creative life this podcast is for you!

Ben:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bezza_visuals/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bezza_visuals?lang=en

Website: https://www.bezzavisuals.com/

Connor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjw_hq/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connorjessewells?lang=en

Website: www.connorwells.com

Welcome to The Creative Caffeine podcast! In this show, we talk about all things video, photo, and content creation. The creative side and the business side and all that it brings. If you’re looking to get into living that creative life this podcast is for you! 

Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bezza_visuals/?hl=en 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bezza_visuals?lang=en 

Website: https://www.bezzavisuals.com/ 

Connor 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjw_hq/?hl=en 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connorjessewells?lang=en 

Website: www.connorwells.com