EP151: Is The Pond Digger Returning To YouTube!? W/ Joe Betancourt

After a four-year hiatus from YouTube, The Pond Digger is finally making a comeback. Eric sits down with the person who is helping him to return to YouTube – independent filmmaker Joe Betancourt. They discuss their creative plans together for YouTube, how their collaboration came to be and where it's headed.   In this episode, we talk about: Why did Eric stop posting to YouTube four years ago  What motivated Eric to return to YouTube How Eric and Joe connected Joe's journey from UPS driver to self-taught filmmaker Joe's experience of producing his first feature film, "Killer BBQ" The challenges of making a movie on a low budget The importance of storytelling over production value Building up a backlog of YouTube videos before posting them regularly Focusing on quality long-form content that will stand the test of time Eric and Joe's shared passion for storytelling and filmmaking Eric's experience running a YouTube channel for years What viewers can expect from the comeback Mentioned: Joe Betancourt (@newcourtstudios) on Instagram   Joe Betancourt - IMDb   Watch Killer BBQ (2019) on Tubi Links to resources:  Book A Call With Triplett: Call with Triplett   The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/   You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at: http://helixpondfiltration.com/    TWT Contractor Circle   TWT Contractor Power Circle   And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram  Facebook  TikTok