End Of An Era

Summary

In this video, content creator Justin King J discusses his journey and challenges over the past two years. He shares his transition from home streaming to renting a studio space for his gaming content, highlighting the importance of creative control. However, he faces issues with the studio's lack of ventilation and support from management, leading to equipment failure and health concerns. Despite the setbacks, including an internet outage and the end of his studio contract, Justin remains optimistic, appreciating his audience's support and looking forward to future opportunities.

Takeaways

• 🎮 Justin King J is a professional gaming content creator who started with 'Trodo' and has grown to become a Twitch partner, ambassador, and now has his own studio.
• 🏠 He moved to a studio to have a creative space separate from his home, which was becoming unsuitable due to his growing family and the need for a dedicated workspace.
• 🌡️ The studio has no windows and lacks proper ventilation, causing heat issues that affect his gaming equipment and make it difficult to work during summer months.
• 💻 Despite the heat, Justin has invested in his studio, aiming to create a collaborative and creative environment, but has faced challenges with the space not meeting his needs.
• 💰 Justin's income comes from multiple sources including YouTube AdSense, Twitch subscriptions and donations, Patreon, and brand deals.
• 👨‍👧 He has a team consisting of editors, a graphic designer, a personal assistant, and an accountant, all of whom rely on him for their income.
• 🔄 The lack of air conditioning and other issues have led to equipment failure, such as his PS5 shutting down due to overheating, which has financial implications.
• 🚫 The studio management has not been responsive to his requests for air conditioning installation, leading to a strained relationship and an uncertain future.
• 📉 His contract with the studio is not being renewed, and he will have to vacate in November, leaving him to consider new options for his workspace.
• 🙏 He expresses gratitude to his audience for their support, acknowledging that without them, his growth and success would not have been possible.

Q & A

Why has it been a while since Justin King J last spoke directly to his community?

Justin King J has been busy pushing out gaming content and feels it's been a while since he's directly communicated with his audience through videos like this one.

What significant change has occurred in Justin's personal life that affected his streaming setup?

Justin has a daughter now, which made the space where he was streaming from unsuitable as it became difficult to maintain as a creative space due to the presence of a child.

Why did Justin decide to get a studio for his streaming and gaming content?

Justin got a studio to have a creative workspace where he could control the environment and backdrop, and to maintain a balance between his personal life and professional streaming career.

What were the issues Justin faced with the studio space?

The studio space had no windows and poor ventilation, causing excessive heat buildup from gaming equipment, which affected Justin's ability to stream and even caused his PS5 to shut down due to overheating.

How did the lack of proper ventilation and heat affect Justin's business?

The heat and lack of ventilation caused discomfort and potential damage to equipment, which affected Justin's ability to produce content and stream regularly, impacting his revenue and business operations.

What are the different revenue streams for Justin's business?

Justin's revenue streams include AdSense from YouTube, subscriptions and donations from Twitch, Patreon for exclusive content, and occasional brand deals.

Why did Justin start traveling more for content creation?

Justin started traveling more to create content as the heat in his studio made it difficult to stream or work on content locally, and he needed to maintain his online presence and revenue.

What was the outcome of Justin's discussions with the studio management regarding the heat and ventilation issues?

Despite several requests and suggestions, including the idea of involving the council, the studio management did not address the heat and ventilation issues, leading to the decision not to renew Justin's contract.

What is Justin's plan after his contract with the studio is not renewed?

Justin is unsure about his future plans but is considering various options such as finding a new studio space, moving to a different apartment, or adjusting his streaming schedule to manage the heat issue.

How does Justin feel about the end of his time at the studio?

Justin feels it's a necessary step to move forward and find a solution that better suits his needs, even though it's an emotional transition and a challenging period in his career.