I rebuke the stereotype of artist or creative being synonymous with struggling. Here's how I survived the Panini Press, short answer: APPLY APPLY APPLY! TIMECODE 00:00 Introduction 00:56 My Finances Pre-Panini Press 01:22 The Sabbatical and how I funded it 03:24 My Finances Mid-Panini Press 03:53 Paycheck Protection Program 05:28 RUclips Adsense 06:09 Sponsorships 06:30 Grants 07:28 My Pivot - Skillshare Classes 09:28 Patreon 11:11 RUclips Originals Documentary 12:04 General advice 13:18 What did the panini press teach you? 13:32 Artist ≠ struggling or starving 14:49 No one has the same path, and that’s okay
I started following you because of our good cousin Evelyn and it has been nothing but awesome-ness so far. I REALLY appreciate your authenticity and the effort you put into your creations. I'm inspired chile.
Years ago, I asked a friend who was early in her self-labeled "creative" career what she thought would make her successful. Her answer was that she focused on being flexible, ready to learn and apply old skills in new ways. Today, that friend is notably successful and is living her dreams. I love that this video provides really practical, tangible examples of how you got through 2020 applying your strengths and skills (what you know) to find new revenue streams. (I know grant-writing may not feel like it, but it's another way to communicate a story...)
You are literally one of the best at this, from editing, to producing, to precision in storytelling. Aside from your thorough and helpful advice, the video bookmarks are especially helpful. Also-the panini press taught me that I am an artist. Like I didn’t believe that before (and I graduated from my MA English program in May). Especially when every thing around you convinces you that what you studied is worthless. But after the 115th job application, it clicked for me that I was just buying time from not grounding myself in a practice that will make me a solid writer. It taught me that I don’t need to rely on an employer for money, that I can provide for myself if I invest in myself. (Still need that first job to get some money to invest myself but you know...)
Have you given any thought to voiceover and/or books on "tape" so to speak? Your voice is so lovely and calming. You and Tabitha Brown have the most soothing, comforting, dulcet toned voices.😊😎✌🏾❤️❤️
@@hallease This is such a great video idea. More importantly, I hope this experiment turns into another revenue stream for you. I think you and Mr. Hallease have the voices for this type of work.
@@hallease your voice is really good. Why not use it to make more short videos on RUclips. Gather your talent in your channel hear and reserve that good voice for a film deal. That’ll be better fiverr
I absolutely agree. The "starving artist" concept is tired and very unhelpful! We run an animation studio here in South Africa and because we work digitally we were, thankfully, able to stay afloat last year. It was a combination of client projects, grants, licensing fees and a few surprising donations that helped us stay busy. I'm truly thankful that we could continue working in the animation industry despite COVID-19. I remember in film school many of my classmates in the room actually stood by the notion that an artist who earns a lot of money is a "sell out". Like somehow money taints the value of the artistic work. I remember my friend and I were like, "I'm sorry if I don't make money what must I eat?". Hallease you are an example that you can earn a living with your art, be prudent financially and make it work without compromising you values. Thanks for this video. - Cabblow
Transparency is what we all need right now. Thank you, thank you thank you for sharing. I've learnt to cut out the noise, so to not get easily distracted and lose drive and direction. Hustle and diversifying the streams of income are the areas to keep on improving this year, no doubt!
I started watching your channel like two days ago after finding you on Skillshare (fellow student and teacher!), and I'm already so invested. Your production quality is just off the charts, and you have so much wisdom in business, plants, production and ugh ugh ugh you're awesome!! And you still have so many free videos for me to watch. Thank you so much for your videos.
Thank you for this. My mission this year is to fully dive into my creativity, no matter what that means. This pancetta has taught me that life is too short, and the only opinions that matter belong to the Man Upstairs and the one I face everyday in the mirror (God and myself). With that being said, I’m owning every part of my creativity and ingenuity and running with it.
2020 really solidified how important it is to have an emergency fund. As a costume designer, theatre came to a full stop and I just had to adapt. I had some funds to keep me afloat until the government figures/ figured out what they were doing.
The Panini Press took away my job in March. I was able to get government assistance because of the type of job I had but it wasn't much money. I am a saver so I had a little cushion from my job and I had my side hustle which I hadn't been investing enough time into because the day job required so much. The day job is still on hold, it's with a cruise line and God only knows when they will resume. The government assistance expires this month but I still have the side hustle, aka my passion. Bottom line, don't ignore your dreams to facilitate someone else's.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and being honest when it comes to actual figures. I still work a 9-5 but I am venturing out on my own this year, part-time because I still need to pay the bills. My job kept me going through last year, but I don't know if it will still be there next year at the rate we are going so I'm using this year to take the leap of faith and truly invest in myself and my dreams. You are such an inspiration.
I'm also a producer/filmmaker and applying for grants all year saved my business. Not even arts grants, I only managed a couple of them, but business grants. Grants artists don't normally think to apply for. Our restrictions lessened a bit at the end of the summer and I booked a ton of (distanced) work then but now I'm looking at diversifying like you talked about here because I don't want to go through another panasonic worrying like we all had to earlier this year. The pandemic definitely taught me how to say no and that just because work is offered doesn't mean it's work that you should take.
So much respect for your honesty in this video and your dedication to your work + process! I love how thoughtful and resourceful you are about finding ways to make money as an artist. If you haven't already, would you consider making a video about how to build confidence and fight fear/anxiety about becoming a freelancer full-time? I don't know if those are things you've struggled with in your journey, but they hold me back from relying financially on freelance work (I currently work a full-time office job).
The company has Quickbooks but I find doing it manually in a spreadsheet as well really helps me to pay attention to the money more. If you click the budgeting video in the description I provide the spreadsheet to patreon producers to copy and use
Damn. You are SO good. You’ve inspired me to start my own channel as a creative. Thank you-for your transparency, your A1 advice & production, your storytelling, letting us into your life and gracing us with your magic unabashedly ✨
*Ephesians 4:30: “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”
*Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bless you" (Genesis 26:24,
Paul writes, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). *"Jesus in Matthew 28 verse 20 (NLT) states: - "And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” I love you; have a joyful day in Christ Jesus. 🙏💐😄Peace! Amen.
Hey @hallease I have noticed thar you do mention Patreon in every video. At what point do you think a new youtuber who is also in video production should start a Patreon page? Should you wait until you do have the 1k subs and are monetized on here?
I didn't start my patreon until I was around 10k subs I think, but that's just my experience. The hard part about Patreon is it only grows as your subscribers/followers grow so there's that. I don't know if you have access to Skillshare but I actually taught a whole course for Patreon about creating and managing a Patreon for Patreon. It just went live this week.
I rebuke the stereotype of artist or creative being synonymous with struggling. Here's how I survived the Panini Press, short answer: APPLY APPLY APPLY!
TIMECODE
00:00 Introduction
00:56 My Finances Pre-Panini Press
01:22 The Sabbatical and how I funded it
03:24 My Finances Mid-Panini Press
03:53 Paycheck Protection Program
05:28 RUclips Adsense
06:09 Sponsorships
06:30 Grants
07:28 My Pivot - Skillshare Classes
09:28 Patreon
11:11 RUclips Originals Documentary
12:04 General advice
13:18 What did the panini press teach you?
13:32 Artist ≠ struggling or starving
14:49 No one has the same path, and that’s okay
I started following you because of our good cousin Evelyn and it has been nothing but awesome-ness so far. I REALLY appreciate your authenticity and the effort you put into your creations. I'm inspired chile.
Yay! I’m glad you’ve been able to stick around and enjoy the content.
I love how transparent this is.
Years ago, I asked a friend who was early in her self-labeled "creative" career what she thought would make her successful. Her answer was that she focused on being flexible, ready to learn and apply old skills in new ways. Today, that friend is notably successful and is living her dreams. I love that this video provides really practical, tangible examples of how you got through 2020 applying your strengths and skills (what you know) to find new revenue streams. (I know grant-writing may not feel like it, but it's another way to communicate a story...)
You are literally one of the best at this, from editing, to producing, to precision in storytelling. Aside from your thorough and helpful advice, the video bookmarks are especially helpful.
Also-the panini press taught me that I am an artist. Like I didn’t believe that before (and I graduated from my MA English program in May). Especially when every thing around you convinces you that what you studied is worthless. But after the 115th job application, it clicked for me that I was just buying time from not grounding myself in a practice that will make me a solid writer. It taught me that I don’t need to rely on an employer for money, that I can provide for myself if I invest in myself. (Still need that first job to get some money to invest myself but you know...)
Congratulations on finishing your MA program! WOW! Hopefully, that job and/or your own growth gets you to the next step in your life.
Have you given any thought to voiceover and/or books on "tape" so to speak? Your voice is so lovely and calming. You and Tabitha Brown have the most soothing, comforting, dulcet toned voices.😊😎✌🏾❤️❤️
I’m considering doing a video where I try to be a voice actor on Fiverr to see how much I can make lol
@@hallease Yasssss Doll, please do that! Where do they find those people on the CALM app? Your voice is perfect 👌 for that.😉☺️
@@hallease This is such a great video idea. More importantly, I hope this experiment turns into another revenue stream for you. I think you and Mr. Hallease have the voices for this type of work.
@@hallease your voice is really good. Why not use it to make more short videos on RUclips. Gather your talent in your channel hear and reserve that good voice for a film deal. That’ll be better fiverr
@@hallease Definitely do it! Your voice is amazing!
I absolutely agree. The "starving artist" concept is tired and very unhelpful! We run an animation studio here in South Africa and because we work digitally we were, thankfully, able to stay afloat last year. It was a combination of client projects, grants, licensing fees and a few surprising donations that helped us stay busy. I'm truly thankful that we could continue working in the animation industry despite COVID-19.
I remember in film school many of my classmates in the room actually stood by the notion that an artist who earns a lot of money is a "sell out". Like somehow money taints the value of the artistic work. I remember my friend and I were like, "I'm sorry if I don't make money what must I eat?".
Hallease you are an example that you can earn a living with your art, be prudent financially and make it work without compromising you values. Thanks for this video.
- Cabblow
I would like to thank what ever black woman decided to call the pancake anything that started with a p 😂😂
Haha ditto that
This is the first time I heard that and I love it 😂😂
My most fave RUclipsr, Producer and lady. Much love Hallease.
Transparency is what we all need right now. Thank you, thank you thank you for sharing.
I've learnt to cut out the noise, so to not get easily distracted and lose drive and direction.
Hustle and diversifying the streams of income are the areas to keep on improving this year, no doubt!
I love the honesty. If you haven’t watched this ‘til the end I recommended yall do. Thanks Hallease.
I started watching your channel like two days ago after finding you on Skillshare (fellow student and teacher!), and I'm already so invested. Your production quality is just off the charts, and you have so much wisdom in business, plants, production and ugh ugh ugh you're awesome!! And you still have so many free videos for me to watch. Thank you so much for your videos.
Aye, Skillshare fam! Welcome
Hallease, thank you!!
Thank you for this. My mission this year is to fully dive into my creativity, no matter what that means. This pancetta has taught me that life is too short, and the only opinions that matter belong to the Man Upstairs and the one I face everyday in the mirror (God and myself). With that being said, I’m owning every part of my creativity and ingenuity and running with it.
2020 really solidified how important it is to have an emergency fund. As a costume designer, theatre came to a full stop and I just had to adapt. I had some funds to keep me afloat until the government figures/ figured out what they were doing.
The Panini Press took away my job in March. I was able to get government assistance because of the type of job I had but it wasn't much money. I am a saver so I had a little cushion from my job and I had my side hustle which I hadn't been investing enough time into because the day job required so much. The day job is still on hold, it's with a cruise line and God only knows when they will resume. The government assistance expires this month but I still have the side hustle, aka my passion. Bottom line, don't ignore your dreams to facilitate someone else's.
What's your side hustle?
@@kaileygurl22 I write books and short stories, mostly romance and erotica, which can be lucrative if you work really hard.
I love that I started watching you for a head and shoulders review and now im learning that my art can be my work. Thank you so much!
i shouldnt be able to understand what panini press means but i dooo lmao i love a internet culturee
I just woke your so and and too baby I’m wanna so
I really like you. This video was really informative and needed right now. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and being honest when it comes to actual figures. I still work a 9-5 but I am venturing out on my own this year, part-time because I still need to pay the bills. My job kept me going through last year, but I don't know if it will still be there next year at the rate we are going so I'm using this year to take the leap of faith and truly invest in myself and my dreams. You are such an inspiration.
Yay! I hope it goes well!
I'm also a producer/filmmaker and applying for grants all year saved my business. Not even arts grants, I only managed a couple of them, but business grants. Grants artists don't normally think to apply for.
Our restrictions lessened a bit at the end of the summer and I booked a ton of (distanced) work then but now I'm looking at diversifying like you talked about here because I don't want to go through another panasonic worrying like we all had to earlier this year.
The pandemic definitely taught me how to say no and that just because work is offered doesn't mean it's work that you should take.
Whew! Yes, I still struggle with the “say no” stuff but I’ve gotten a lot better about it.
love your content
Awesome video as usual and I’m so happy to be part of the patreon crew!
Here HERE!
I’m telling y’all. This gospel album that Evelyn is bout to drop needs a Hallease collab. That is all.
So much respect for your honesty in this video and your dedication to your work + process! I love how thoughtful and resourceful you are about finding ways to make money as an artist. If you haven't already, would you consider making a video about how to build confidence and fight fear/anxiety about becoming a freelancer full-time? I don't know if those are things you've struggled with in your journey, but they hold me back from relying financially on freelance work (I currently work a full-time office job).
You are so cool! I aspire to be as cool! Congratulations on the funding throughout the year. Hope it’s more coming your way. You deserve!
Thank you so much for adding accurate cc. It means the world.
great advice beginning to end. 👏🏾
But high key this is so helpful. In addition to all this helpful tips, #Apply
For me, that’s it. That the tweet.
Next video I vote for "the pangea"
Thank you for providing all of this knowledge. Your content is so clean, crisp, calm. It’s just next level!!
This is super informative and helpful. Thank you for breaking it down.
Glad it was helpful!
Do you have a video about the strategic, high quality, nimble production gear you bought/ use?
Yes, it's called Film more with Less on my channel
Great video! Is there a particular app or spreadsheet you use for budgeting/tracking finances?
The company has Quickbooks but I find doing it manually in a spreadsheet as well really helps me to pay attention to the money more. If you click the budgeting video in the description I provide the spreadsheet to patreon producers to copy and use
Damn. You are SO good. You’ve inspired me to start my own channel as a creative. Thank you-for your transparency, your A1 advice & production, your storytelling, letting us into your life and gracing us with your magic unabashedly ✨
love the honesty. need to find those small grants on ig like you mentioned :]
There are tons out there, just gotta spend a good few days doing some serious googling
Thank you for the honesty
Fantastic video! I really appreciate how honest you are.
Hi Hallease, you planned it super well. Always love the content. Go sis, go!
The panini press😭😭
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I'm sharing this with friends. This is so helpful for my future.
random question: who do you get your captions done through?
this past year was a BIG year for grants for me. it's thee only thing that kept me makin
I use a transcription, her LinkedIn is always in my description box
*Ephesians 4:30: “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”
*Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bless you" (Genesis 26:24,
Paul writes, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).
*"Jesus in Matthew 28 verse 20 (NLT) states: - "And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
I love you; have a joyful day in Christ Jesus. 🙏💐😄Peace! Amen.
You’re so rad!! Keep making the good stuff 🥰
Thank you Hallease 🤍🤍🤍
Love your videos 💗
Hey @hallease I have noticed thar you do mention Patreon in every video. At what point do you think a new youtuber who is also in video production should start a Patreon page? Should you wait until you do have the 1k subs and are monetized on here?
I didn't start my patreon until I was around 10k subs I think, but that's just my experience. The hard part about Patreon is it only grows as your subscribers/followers grow so there's that. I don't know if you have access to Skillshare but I actually taught a whole course for Patreon about creating and managing a Patreon for Patreon. It just went live this week.
@@hallease thanks for being so prompt in your responses! I appreciate it and will definitely be getting on Skillshare.
HI. HALLEASE YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VOICE , TRY TO VOICEOVER GIRL. TRY IT PLS. YOU NEVER KNOW.
Your documentary is really good. Does your podcast also fall under Stumblewell?
Yep!