In this episode of "Beyond the Scenes," I sit down with Nigerian-American Josh Olufemii to discuss his unique journey from marketing to becoming a successful YouTuber and content creator. Join us as we delve into Josh's background, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction and Welcome1:15 - Josh's YouTube Channel: Origin and Growth3:30 - Transition from Teaching to YouTube5:00 - The Role of Formal Education in Josh's Career8:45 - Marketing Degree: Useful or Not?10:20 - The Importance of Video Production Skills Today12:30 - Cultural Influence on Career Success15:00 - The Immigrant Experience and Opportunity in the U.S.18:15 - Teaching at the College Level: Insights and Lessons21:00 - Shifting Trends in Education and the Value of Trade Skills24:00 - The Benefits and Limitations of Formal Education in Film27:15 - Developing Diverse Skill Sets for Success29:00 - The Importance of Niche Down and Focus31:00 - Solo Filmmaker vs. Team Collaboration34:00 - Creating Efficient Systems and Delegation36:30 - Defining Success: Financial and Impact Goals38:45 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow Josh Olufemii: https://www.instagram.com/josholufemiiCheck Olufemii Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCdYVQ4i7eZD_GJkL4yxkKCw Connect with Carlos Andrés Cuervo: http://carloscuervo.comFollow Carlos Andres Cuervo en IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrescuervo#Filmmaking #Cinematography #CreativeJourney #Storytelling #steadycam #BeyondTheScenes #CreativeLife #filmindustry
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Law & Order: Criminal Justice System - Season 1 & Season 2
Season Two Out Now! Law & Order: Criminal Justice System tells the real stories behind the landmark cases that have shaped how the most dangerous and influential criminals in America are prosecuted. In its second season, the series tackles the threat of terrorism in the United States. From the rise of extremist political groups in the 60s to domestic lone wolves in the modern day, we explore how organizations like the FBI and Joint Terrorism Take Force have evolved to fight back against a multitude of terrorist threats.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com