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Should I do it

mintedrose — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:57:20 GMT

Ive been thinking about creating a youtube channel for awhile now, like 12 years. To talk about beauty, fashion, life etc. Just for fun. Youtubers who started theirs 12 years ago are doing exceptionally well now. Few of them already have their own makeup lines.

I still have a video that I made 10 years ago but never posted it. I was too shy. I kinda really regret not starting back then. ;(

I guess I wonder if anyone would even watch. Its been 12 years but that knawing at me to do it isnt going away.

Any of you have any stories like this about starting a business or anything new? Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Re: Should I do it

January121 — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 05:52:34 GMT

@mintedrose ..... if you’ve wanted to do it for 12 years DO IT NOW!!!! ... you’ll never know unless you try..... Let me know when you do it & I’ll definitely watch ... GOOD LUCK 🥰

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qualitygal — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 07:53:21 GMT

Of course you should, sounds like it's your heart's want. There's no time like the present.

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Anonymous032819 — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:54:07 GMT

GO FOR IT!!!

But, also understand that the successful YouTube influencers edit their videos, use professional equipment, use special lights, etc.

They don't just shoot a video on their cell phone, the upload it five minutes later.

A lot of work goes in to making those videos.

Do you have the special equipment?

Do you have the ability to edit?

(Why did my font suddenly shrink?)

I am not saying this to discourage you, but I just want to e honest and realistic about being a YouTube influencer.

But, as I said at the top,

GO FOR IT!!!

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 11:09:30 GMT

Well, as they say -- nothing ventured, nothing gained! If you've been thinking about it for so long, you must really want to do it. Try it and then you will have no regrets! If it's too much work or does not make you happy after you do it, at least you'll know! Go for it!

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:01:59 GMT

@mintedrose - My vote is to go for it! You'll never know until you try it. Do it right away and let us know here so we can watch it!

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happycat — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:43:26 GMT

YES! And let us know what it is, so we can watch it. I enjoy watching videos like that on youtube.

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caroln242 — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 13:18:26 GMT

As the saying goes, we always regret the things we didn't do. If, for some reason, it doesn't work out...oh, well, you gave it a shot. It's all good!

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Still Raining — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:34:25 GMT

Go for it! Nothing to lose.

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JYWilliams — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 17:45:31 GMT

Yes go for it.

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Mary Bailey — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 17:51:12 GMT

Yes you should!

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feline groovy — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 17:54:16 GMT

It's been a wacky year - no better time for more positivity. Good Luck!

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depglass — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:50:27 GMT

Go for it. What do you have to lose?

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chrystaltree — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 19:37:17 GMT

Do it! Do it for yourself. My 7 year old great niece has a Youtube channel as do several of her little friends. She puts on little plays with her dolls and sings and dances. Actually, looked at Youtube beauty channels a few days ago to learn how to trim and shape all this curly hair of mind. Just don't use that 10 old video, make a new one with current content.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 19:41:43 GMT

@Anonymous032819

Right! The sucess stories who get paid sponsors are professionals with the right equipement, lighting, backgrounds etc and they don't do it alone. They have production help. But many do it for fun or to share information or skills that they have.

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Melzie — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:10:14 GMT

My father and grandfather were both part time musicians so I was always around music. I was caught up in the folk music revival of the 60's with my favorite genre being Celtic and specifically Scottish folk music. Whenever there was a festival in my area I always volunteered so I could be near the music and the performers. In 2000 a theatre opened in my area specializing in Celtic and world music and they were looking for volunteers so I immediately signed up. I was soon asked to join the Board of Directors and am now an officer as well. Over the years I was able to meet idols of my youth which, for me, was amazing and have actually remained friends with some of them. I also was contacted by and started to manage a traditional folk band from Scotland here in the U.S./Canada and when they come over on tour I go with them (I do all the driving and sell the merch). It's been 18 years now. This has been like a dream come true for me and I'm having the time of my life. I've travelled to places I never even knew existed, met a lot of people who have become long time friends, and it has been quite a ride. My point is, I had never done some of these things before but gave them a go and all worked out for me so I would say to you......go for it! You never know where it might lead. Good luck!

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Boomernichols — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:51:06 GMT

@mintedrose If you are still pondering on a "what if or should I" it is worth doing! Go for it and keep us posted. Do not let your dream escape as you only live once.

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mintedrose — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:53:44 GMT

Wow!! Thank you so much for the support everyone! Im so encouraged by all of you.

@Anonymous032819 So, that was one of the thing that worried me too. Im not a pro at editing and filming stuff. My hubby bought me some great equipment, including a nice camera to start with. I edited on my own after learning about it. I guess I'll just take small steps for now and hopefully will become good at the rest as time goes. Theres 12 years of catching up to do.

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Melzie — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:13:41 GMT

Just a thought but if you have the time and if you live near a cable local access TV studio, volunteer your time and you'll get a free education on filming and TV production.