I quit...

Summary

After a two-year break, Deitra returns to address the future of Blender for architectural and parametric design. After facing burnout from balancing work, family, and YouTube, she reassesses her priorities and finds a renewed passion for Blender in her new role as an architect and consultant. She shares her excitement for AI integration and Blender’s potential in architecture, while reflecting on the success of her course inclusion in a Superhive Market bundle. Deitra seeks feedback from her audience to shape her future content, focusing on live courses, tutorials, and personal insights into architecture and design.

Takeaways

• 😀 Deitra returns after a 2-year break and reflects on the challenges of balancing work, family, and content creation.
• 😀 The decision to step back was driven by burnout and a need to reassess personal priorities.
• 😀 Deitra has since moved towns and now works as an architect and consultant, using Blender in her professional projects.
• 😀 The original purpose of the channel was to show architects that Blender is a valuable tool for their work.
• 😀 Previous attempts with courses, Patreon, and conferences did not yield expected results, leading to a re-evaluation of content strategy.
• 😀 The current focus includes Blender for architecture, parametric design, and incorporating AI into architectural workflows.
• 😀 Deitra was featured in a popular Blender course bundle, earning more from this than from previous promotional efforts.
• 😀 The bundle included 30 courses for $30 and generated over 6,800 sales, which helped reignite Deitra's passion for content creation.
• 😀 Deitra is now looking to adjust her content strategy based on feedback, focusing on what the audience wants to learn.
• 😀 Plans to re-launch Patreon, offer live courses, and focus on AI's integration into architectural workflows.
• 😀 Deitra is eager for feedback from her audience to shape future content and ensure it's aligned with their needs and interests.

Q & A

Who is speaking in the video and what is the context of their return?

Deitra is speaking in the video. They are returning after a two-year hiatus to explain why they paused content creation and to discuss plans for future Blender tutorials focused on architecture and parametric design.

Why did Deitra take a break from YouTube and Blender content creation?

Deitra experienced burnout due to balancing regular work, YouTube, Blender projects, and family responsibilities. They needed to step back to reassess priorities and recover from the overload.

How has Deitra’s professional life changed since the break?

Deitra moved towns and now works as an architect and consultant, using Blender extensively in their professional work.

What was the initial goal of Deitra’s YouTube channel?

The channel was originally created to show architects that Blender is a useful program for architectural and parametric design.

What challenges did Deitra face with courses and Patreon?

Deitra faced disappointment with audience interest in courses and uncertainty about marketing, which made monetizing content through courses and Patreon less effective.

What inspired Deitra to make this comeback video?

Two factors inspired the comeback: a quieter period with kids away at the sea, allowing reflection time, and the inclusion of their Blender Architecture Master Class in a large promotional bundle on Superhive Market.

What is the significance of the Superhive Market bundle for Deitra?

The bundle included 30 courses for $30, and Deitra was featured among prominent Blender educators. Over 6,800 sales occurred, providing Deitra with more revenue than previous efforts promoting the course individually.

What future plans does Deitra mention for the channel and courses?

Deitra plans to restart content creation, potentially offering live courses with Q&A sessions, new courses aligned with audience interests, and incorporating AI into architectural workflows.

How does Deitra view the role of AI in their future tutorials?

Deitra sees AI as increasingly valuable for integrating into architectural workflows, allowing practical use in real projects rather than hypothetical scenarios.

What does Deitra request from the audience?

Deitra asks for feedback on what content and courses the audience finds valuable and what they would like to see in tutorials or on Patreon.

What personal reflections does Deitra share about their career and life?

Deitra reflects on facing crises as a natural part of life, reconsidering priorities, and balancing personal well-being with professional ambitions, emphasizing the importance of focusing on meaningful work.