TFS#99 - Cam Anderson, 207 Million YouTube Views, Wood Working Channel, and Blacktail Studio Owner

Cam Anderson is a former helicopter pilot who has been posting
woodworking videos on his YouTube channel Blacktail Studio since
2018. He creates fine furniture and home decor specializing in
resin river tables made from epoxy, live edge slab tables, and
unique solid wood furniture for commercial and residential use.


Over the years Blacktail Studio has become much more than
providing custom furniture and home decor. Cam has a true passion
for education. And while selling furniture is great, his true
love is sharing his knowledge with those who want to learn. In
the hope that he can inspire the next generation of craftsmen in
an ever-shrinking industry. 


Blacktail will never stop creating and innovating furniture and
functional art. 


To learn more about Cam Anderson and Blacktail Studio, visit
https://www.blacktailstudio.com/ and watch all his videos at
https://www.youtube.com/c/BlacktailStudio


CHAPTERS:


00:00 Intro


00:15 Meet Cam Anderson


01:10 From Helicopter Pilot To Woodworker


02:50 It All Started On Instagram


03:45 Making The First Sale


04:50 Becoming A Youtuber


06:10 Helicopter Myths


07:20 Going Viral


08:20 Income Stream


09:20 Choosing A Project


09:50 eBay Auctions


10:40 Project Disasters


12:15 Best Social Media Platform


13:50 Facebook Monetization Program


15:00 YouTube Video Production Process


16:15 From 0 To 700,000 Subscribers


17:15 Youtuber vs Furniture Maker


18:00 Breaking Into YouTube


18:55 My YouTube Formula


20:45 Getting Into Hobbies


22:00 YouTube Niches


23:00 Fear Of Failing


24:00 Best Way To Start In Woodworking


25:30 Starting A Second Channel


27:05 Business Expansion Plans


28:40 Content Creation Process


29:40 YouTube Content Creators Exposed


30:45 Blacktail Studio


31:40 Sourcing Rare Woods


33:45 Most Requested Wood


34:40 Furniture Design Process


36:30 Channel Sponsorships


37:50 Farmed vs Wild Timber


40:10 Creator Burnout


41:25 Content Scheduling


42:05 Project Timelines


43:40 Daily Schedules


44:30 The Loaded Question


45:40 Outro