Key insights

• Challenges and Adaptations in Production

  • 🎬 Reflecting on the early days of producing a YouTube series, highlighting key team members, challenges, and adaptations during the pandemic.

• Team and Content Evolution at Donut Media

  • 👥 A reflection on the growth of the team at Donut Media, including the addition of new members, the development of various shows, and the impact of key individuals such as Bard and Zach.
  • 🔄 Reflecting on the evolution of Donut Media, from its transformation during quarantine to its acquisition and subsequent changes, and ultimately the departure of key team members.

• Nolan's Journey and Mentorship Dynamics

  • 🌟 The segment discusses the journey of Nolan, an intern turned star at Donut Media, and the mentorship and friendship dynamics with the channel's founder.
  • 🤝 Emphasizes the importance of dedication, versatility, and genuine connections in career growth and creative collaborations.

• Journey of Donut Media and Founding Members

  • 📈 The video discusses the journey of Donut Media, including the shift from making expensive stunt videos to producing weekly content on YouTube, leading to increased viewership and subscriber growth.
  • 🎬 Background story on the founding members of Donut Media.

• Nostalgic Reflection on Donut Media

  • 🌟 A nostalgic reflection on the speaker's journey at Donut Media and the impact of the people and experiences there.
  • 🙏 Grateful for the opportunities and growth. Transitioned from comedy to headwriting at Donut and found a sense of belonging.
  • 💭 Reflects on the first video made for Up Media. Importance of individuals who shaped Donut's vibe and purpose.

• Announcement of New Project

  • 🚀 The creator is starting a new project called Speed, expressing gratitude to the audience and explaining the decision to leave the previous company.
  • 🏎️ Speed will focus on a wide range of subjects, including cars and other cool stuff, with the intention of sharing new stories and experiences with the audience.
  • 👏 Gratitude towards the audience and protective of the relationship.
  • 📚 Desire to share new stories and experiences with the audience.
  • 🤝 Project will be a team effort with updates on Instagram and YouTube channel.
  • 😊 Expressing excitement about the new project and inviting audience to join by subscribing and following on Instagram.

Q&A

• What changes occurred at Donut Media leading to the departure of key team members?

  Donut Media underwent changes after its acquisition by Recurrent Ventures, leading to disagreements with new leadership, and the departure of key team members, including the speaker, and the decision to end the speaker's contract.

• What were the challenges and adaptations during the early days of producing a YouTube series at Donut Media?

  The early days of producing a YouTube series at Donut Media involved facing challenges, emphasizing dedication, and emotions during the production process. The team adapted to the pandemic by ordering webcams, working remotely, and managing productions from different locations. Key team members and their contributions were emphasized, highlighting various experiences and transitions within the channel.

• What were the key themes in the speaker's reflection on the journey at Donut Media?

  The speaker reflected on the transition from comedy to headwriting at Donut Media, expressing gratitude for the opportunities, growth, and finding a sense of belonging. The importance of individuals who shaped Donut's vibe and purpose, as well as the impact of mentors, were also highlighted.

• How did Donut Media evolve over time?

  Donut Media evolved from producing expensive stunt videos to creating weekly content on YouTube, leading to increased viewership and subscriber growth. The CEO's vision, encouragement of big ideas, and mentorship played a crucial role in the success of the team.

• What can viewers expect from the new project 'Speed'?

  Viewers can expect a wide range of content, including stories and experiences related to cars and other cool subjects in the new project 'Speed'. The speaker expresses excitement about this new project and invites the audience to join by subscribing and following on Instagram and YouTube.

• What is the significance of mentors like Bart in the speaker's journey at Donut Media?

  Mentors like Bart played a significant role in the speaker's journey at Donut Media, offering mentorship, friendship, and contributing to the early growth and development of the channel.

• Why did the speaker leave Donut Media?

  The speaker decided to leave Donut Media due to a lack of say in decisions and the desire to pursue new creative endeavors.

• What is the new project the speaker is starting?

  The speaker is starting a new project called Speed. It will focus on a wide range of subjects, including cars and other cool stuff, with the intention of sharing new stories and experiences with the audience.

• 00:00 An announcement that the speaker no longer works at Donut Media, started a new channel called Speed, and is grateful for the experiences at Donut. Reflects on the past and acknowledges the people who shaped Donut's journey. Provides a background story on the founding members of Donut Media.
• 05:47 A nostalgic reflection on the speaker's journey at Donut Media and the impact of the people and experiences there. Grateful for the opportunities and growth. Transitioned from comedy to headwriting at Donut and found a sense of belonging. Gratitude for audience and colleagues at Donut. Found purpose and direction at Donut. Reflects on the first video made for Up Media. Importance of individuals who shaped Donut's vibe and purpose.
• 11:12 The video discusses the journey of Donut Media and how it shifted from making expensive stunt videos to producing weekly content on YouTube, leading to increased viewership and subscriber growth. The CEO's vision, encouragement of big ideas, and mentorship played a crucial role in the success of the team.
• 16:56 The segment discusses the journey of Nolan, an intern turned star at Donut Media, and the mentorship and friendship dynamics with the channel's founder. It also reflects on the early days of the channel, the development of shows, and the impact of mentors like Bart. It emphasizes the importance of dedication, versatility, and genuine connections in career growth and creative collaborations.
• 22:13 A reflection on the growth of the team at Donut Media, including the addition of new members, the development of various shows, and the impact of key individuals such as Bard and Zach. It highlights the evolution of their content and the significance of their milestones.
• 28:16 Reflecting on the early days of producing a YouTube series, highlighting key team members, challenges, and adaptations during the pandemic.
• 35:00 Reflecting on the evolution of Donut Media, from its transformation during quarantine to its acquisition and subsequent changes, and ultimately the departure of key team members.
• 40:46 The creator is starting a new project called Speed, expressing gratitude to the audience and explaining the decision to leave the previous company. Speed will focus on a wide range of subjects, including cars and other cool stuff, with the intention of sharing new stories and experiences with the audience.