I Went from HOMELESS to Full-Time YouTuber 

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What an important reminder to highlight how thin the barrier is between being homed and un-homed, even with employment and skills.

Dude... you never mentioned this in any of our conversations. Never knew you were homeless. Knew about the divorce, the family stuff, etc. but I'm surprised about this! Wow!

This story made me appreciate you even more, Daniel! Also, Meghan is a keeper. It's so rare to find someone who is willing to stay and fight by your side, through thick and thin. Thank you for doing what you do!

You're back. You were missed. I had a similar experience but sleep outside in the cold for a year. Luckily a chef at a hotel I met in a coffee shop (trying to stay warm) asked me if I was interested in helping him in the kitchen of the hotel he worked in. I said yes and life has been brilliant since. You know Daniel, you never forget where you came from. You deserve every nice thing that comes your way. You are not only a survivor but an inspiration for the rest of us. Glad you are over the hump. Great video.

Very cool story Daniel! I never judge people who are homeless. Everyone has a story. When I moved from Montana to California in 1997 iI was homeless for a few months. Lived in my car. Got a job at a gym so I could shower and make money, would go to a bar at happy hour...order a beer and eat the free food. Soon I started my own personal training business. Got my bachelors in Business. In 2016 moved back home to MT ,now have my masters in Organizational Leadership/Human Resources and work for MT Dept of Revenue. So a good reminder just because someone is homeless doesn't mean they don't have dreams or are strung out on drugs, it could be just a temporary thing. So yet another reason to be kind to people ,cause ya just never know what ther story is. Thanks for this story Daniel.

Daniel, thank you so much for sharing this side of the story., 15 years in a truck. This is so an inspirational journey. I am so inspired that how you figure out all this and finally become a successful person. Respect ❤

Thank you for sharing your backstory and being candid about it. Life is tough. We're all recovering from something. ❤ Being authentic and vulnerable like this will inspire others to drop the shame game and be real, too. Good job, all the way around.

Hi, Daniel! Life can bring situations that we wouldn't have thought of before. I've had it pretty much like you in a lot of ways. At 46, no roof over my head, a failing business, no money and debt. I didn't even have the car. No support, no chance to dig myself out. 7 years later, I'm better off, I met an amazing woman and I'm trying to move on somewhere, regardless of my age. I'm glad you made it and I wish you well. As they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Have a great day!

Keep it strong, you are a good man !

YOU Daniel, are one GREAT guy for sharing this story. I have been watching your videos for quite some time now. I am 66, studied jazz and classical guitar in college, was a musician for years myself. I finally figured out it wasn’t the musicians who made the $, but those behind the scenes. Thus, I took all I had and built a studio, recorded my own CD, sold them, and the $’s I made, I kept building the studio. After a couple of years of 15 hour days, I finally succeeded in owning and running my own well known studio. I’ve recorded many successful bands, (Collective Soul being one) and eventually got into the video business along with the audio side. I used Cubase, and Vegas together and did commercials, etc.. now, after a few years of hiatus, I only use the studio for my, (and my wife’s, my drummer) own personal use. I fly drones, thus the reason I wanted to get back into the video/music writing biz. You have helped me BIG TIME getting into Davinci, which I like so much better than Vegas, as I remember it to be. Thanks for all you have done for me. And thanks for your inspiring story. If it were to be known how many people you have helped…it would probably be staggering to all of us, and YOU too!! You’re a good person. Total respect my fellow musician.

Amazing story of survival and perseverance. Thank you for once again being vulnerable and sharing your story. You and Meghan are a power couple!

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Thanks Daniel, I needed to hear this story. I'm currently going through a rough spot. I got severely injured at my last job right before covid hit, and the company just left me high and dry and didn't even pay me for all of the vacation and sick days I had accumulated, and it was a lot, because I was working 7 days a week to get their business off the ground. After two surgeries, and having to live in hotels for months because I couldn't rent an apartment because I'm overseas and couldn't extend my work visa to get a resident permit because I had no job and couldn't work, SVG I couldn't change my visa type without needing the country, but all of the borders were closed. Then in February 2021 the was a military coup, and suddenly my worst case scenario went from being a fine, to being 3 years in jail. This is all while I can't work and my debt is well into 5 figures. Eventually we started finding landlords that would rent to my fiancée, a local, and look the other way about me staying there. That was a big help financially, but I've still been buried under a mountain of debt, and now since February 2021 I've been in hiding from a foreign military junta, unable to leave the country even when they reopened the borders in May 2021 because I would be arrested at the immigration counter. This is not where I expected I would be in my early 30s. I started watching your videos after the Filmora video blew up, and started having some hope about becoming a content creator, that hopefully I can do that to both support me and my fiancée (since she makes nothing as a local without any college) and also bring attention to what's happening here in Myanmar. So for the last few weeks, I've been writing scripts, watching tutorial videos and hoping I can find some salvation down this pathway. I was very successful in marketing as part of my career before all of this, and I think a lot of the skills are transferable. Videos like this help to further inspire me and give me hope, so thank you for sharing your story.

Unbelievable story Daniel , my world has also fell apart in 2007/08 .Massive come back and here I am again . The only thing sets two of us apart is that I am not a full time RU-vidr.The rest sounds about same .The light of the tunnel definitely exists never give up guys .Greetings from Sydney 🇦🇺

God was watching over you Daniel! Thanks for not giving up. You’re an inspiration to many people and RU-vid Channels!

Daniel...wow! I had no idea. I feel like you're such a good friends of mine and I had absolutely no idea that you lived through ANY OF THIS. Thank you for sharing your story, for being an incredible, resilient and amazing human being that has gone through struggles but has repeatedly built people up to be the best versions of themselves. I am sending a huge hug to you and to Megan.

All good things come around. So glad to see you're up and on your feet after that horrible situation. Peace & grooviness to you and yours, kind Daniel. From frozen & Dark Ireland! ☘💪🏽👀👍🏽☘

Great video for me. Thanks. I went from homeless to Cambridge, then messed up and built myself back up a 2nd time, and now about to try RU-vid full time for a few months to see how it goes. So good on pulling your chin up.

What a great story, one thing you said that really resonates is "but I was healthy, I was able to work". No matter how bad things may seem having your health is SO important. I was knocked down in my prime years from Lyme disease, didn't even know i had it until it was finally diagnosed after almost dying. it was a long road back, I can't remember how many times I said I'll give up everything I own just to have my health and be able to work, I can always make more money but you can't always buy health. Glad to hear you made it through and how wonderful to have someone that stuck by your side. Having camped for months at a time to do vacations on a budget it definitely can be fun but it can also suck, bugs, bad weather, cold all make what can be paradise a real challenge.

Thank you so much Daniel for this inspiring message! So many creators like myself hit hard times and it's videos like these that help us through! Thanks for all you do!

You were overwhelmed yet overcame I thank you for posting this video. Having to pay an incompetent lawyer was an insult to injury.

Dang man! Your story is so touching and inspiring! I could definitely see it turned into a movie with Tom Hanks or something. I’m definitely one of the struggling ones you’re talking about at the end of the video. Keeping my chin up isn’t always easy, but fortunately some days are better than others, and i have a roof over my head which is much more than you could say back then 😊. You’re definitely a great person, thank you for sharing and inspiring every time and in every way you can! 💪🏻💪🏻

Love this story, Daniel. One of hardship, but one of hope. I’ve been homeless a couple of times too- but you’d never know it. Same as you. We hold our heads high. We’ve come so far. Congratulations to you and yours on your success!

Brother Daniel: It is hard to live in such rough times. Our struggles sometimes have a way of defining who we really are. I'm so glad that you shared this story, mostly because it shows people that no matter where you come from, what you are going through, or how bad things look, success is right around the corner for those that are willing to put in the work for it. It's called "Climbing the ladder of success" for a reason, you actually have to work to go UP the ladder. Falling down is easy, but rising up and working toward success, is liberating with the knowledge that you can do something about your situation, but also rewarding in the freedoms and choices that become available to you as you reach your goals and dreams. This is such an amazing story about how drive and determination can lead you to a life you desire and love to live. Congratulations on your successes! I wish you and all those who take this story as inspiration to follow their dreams and goals, all the success they can reach. Your friend in Canada

Fantastic story Daniel…you just never know the path life will put you on…glad that you two came out on the other side of all that.

An inspiring story about a man who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Thanks, Daniel.

Powerful story and I'm sorry you had to go through it. Great message though and I hope people really listen to it, things will turn around, but you have to work at it to make it happen. Congrats on your success and I look forward to seeing more! Take it easy.

What an encouraging chat. I went through the child support fiasco too, but luckily skipped the collapse; but I WAS in Lowes wondering why no one was there. Your attitude now and your resilience cannot be applauded enough; I really appreciate your teaching style, as someone learning Resolve. Here from the Wondershare cluster, but now a PROUD subscriber. Keep the great content coming.

I found you through your stream yard show a few months ago. I’m glad I did, as a newer content creator, and a new dad, I relate to a lot of what you spoke of here. I’m happy you were able to turn yourself into a successful RU-vidr. Hope all is well after/during your hiatus. Keep up the great work.

Great story of perseverance! I paid child support for 19.5 years and was separated from my son by 1,700 miles. Through all that, we still maintained a pretty good relationship and did a lot memorable things together. Very happy for your success and message to those that might be overwhelmed by everything. Never give up!

You're a GOOD man DANIEL, stay STRONG and keep on STANDING no matter what happens. I'm a fan of yours

Wow! honestly I could have watched this for an hour. I think many success stories shared online conveniently leave out the difficulties prior to reacting success making the journey seem like a breeze all wrapped in a neat bow. I find candid true stories like yours much more relatable. I also relate to some aspects of living in a small space such as a car or van as my family lived through a similar lifestyle before settling down. I recall cold fingers huddling up in the vehicles, knocks on doors, windows etc hence I relate to hardships and it gives me hope to hear that one can have a circumstance similar to the one you shared and still turn things around. life has modesty improved for me in terms of shelter etc but I still have a long road ahead of me. I'm over 40 not far from 50, this isn't even close to where I imagined I would be in terms of quality of life or career by this age hence sometimes it's hard to remain hopeful and listening to your experience as well as seeing the truck you once lived in with your loved ones is truly inspiring to me, much respect for sharing may you experience continued growth and success ❤️✨

Inspiring - shows us the power of possibility thinking - I can really relate to your story. Thanks for sharing 🌿

Thanks for sharing your story with us❤❤❤❤

Great story Daniel glad every thing turned out for the best for both of you!😊

Thank you for sharing your story. I've become hopeless about my situation and feel like it'll never get better. Hearing someone share their trials and encourage others that there's light at the end means a lot. Cheers.

Your story comes out at the right time for me brother! I'm unemployed, studying IT Cyber Security and watching all your videos in order to educate myself in how to use Filmora, because I'm also trying to start a RU-vid channel Your story is very inspiring and it's exactly what I needed right now! Thanks for sharing your story with us, you're brave Man!👏🏻

I'm glad you pulled through! Wishing you continued success.

Thank you for sharing your story!! You stuck it out, even in the worst of times, I respect that. This definitely gives us encouragement. Thank you 😊

Very inspirational story/message, thanks for sharing brother, and you know a woman is a keeper when she sticks around in hard times like that! Respect to both of you!

What an amazing story. I remember hearing you mention your past situation and it is something else that you shared your story with the world! It is awesome that Megan stayed by your side during the hard times and both of your perseverance to never give up is inspiring to others.

You are a great blessing brother and your story is a great source of encouragement, may God continue to blessing you beyond the imaginable.

You just became an inspiration ! just for context, i never took interest in being a content creator / youtuber, but i saw some of your videos being recommended at random and i decided to watch, as a background noise or something. Your personality and charisma was so engaging and happy that i've sticked around just to see your content. now that i know a little about your backstory... and wow, being a helpful and joyful person, even after all that, is just pure inspiration to be like that when i'm going trough hard times myself and i really hope to be a fraction of the person that you are. Keep on keeping on, and i hope you achieve all the success you deserve. respect.

I'm so glad you stuck it out and kept on as best as you could. And it's good to hear one creator telling other creators that it gets better. In my case the 'it' has nothing to do with creating, it's a health thing, but just hearing the words 'it gets better', from someone who's been to worst and back really helped. Thanks! We nearly lost the home we were living in several years ago and I was afraid to answer the door because you never knew when that throat punch was going to be delivered. We were very very fortunate that somehow the light at the end of the tunnel arrived eventually. We just had to keep going.

You're a great storyteller. I've experienced similar myself and know how hard it is. Well done keeping going and thanks for this video

Wow, God Bless you Daniel. Thanks for sharing, this helps inspire me to my goals and get thru my fiancial situations

Thanks for your message it really hits the spot for me and gives me the courage to go on not just as a content creator but also as a person all together

I can relate. Lived out of my 2003 Ford ranger ext cab for almost 2 years. Me and my dog. It was my own doing. Opioid addiction. I worked everyday as well. I just couldn't break the addiction. Always had a good paying job, but spent all my money on my addiction. Thank God one day I just had enough. I battled the withdrawals for weeks hoping when it was over life would get better. It didn't, at least not for a while. About 6 months after getting sober, I ran into an old friend, who offered me an extra room he had for rent. Step by step, I am building my life back. 3 years later, I have my own Apt, sold the Ford ranger, my dog has her own room now. I even went on vacation for the 1st time in 10 years. I like to tell people I went from homeless to Hawaii. Life still isn't perfect, by far. At least I have a clear mind and am not a slave to a pill. I'm nowhere near where I was when I took the 1st pill, but as long as I'm sober I have the potential to get there, and much further.

Hey Daniel. when I heard your story, it was almost as if you were telling my story as well. I was divorced and lost everything and ended living in my 1992 Nissan sentra in a Wal-Mart parking lot for several months in the winter as well . I know and understand, possibly better than most how dark things can seem. I was lucky I was befriended by (of all things) an owner of the local Mc Donalds who allowed me to use one of her tables and WiFi to look for work. (I used to take leftover food wrappers and cups that were left behind form other customers and put it on the table so it looked like I bought some food) finding a gig was MY 9-5 job. There is lots more of this story, and maybe someday I will ( like you) tell the entire LONG story. I rebuit my life, rebooted my finances and am doing well now, (at a full time job) and working towards being a full time content creator. Thank you for sharing and inspring a former filmaker to begin creating once again.

Oh wow! Interesting story. I didn't know you were in New England. Good for you--talent and creativity is your friend.

More stories as such should be told. It's so inspiring to hear stories as such. Thank you for sharing.

Daniel, wow, thank you for sharing. What a long journey! I'm so sorry to hear of all your difficulties. You're a case-study in perseverance and you're an inspiration for all of us. You have fortitude that few others possess!

Oh man.. I feel so motivated right now ..thanks for sharing this story it's a great deal to keep me going

Thanks for sharing Daniel. I can relate to lot of of this. Took me the best part of 20 years. There are plenty of times where you can't see any light at the end of the tunnel, and you think what's the point. But hang in there. That light will eventually shine through.

It can be quite a rough ride, man. Thanks for sharing your story

Thank you Daniel for sharing this part of your life. I know I can relate as I have had some similar situations in common. I first saw your videos in regard to the strike you had and how you stood up and handled it in such a patient and professional manner. It set such a good example. And after subscribing to your channel I see this video. What impresses me is your honesty and your gift to communicate in a calm and direct way with no fillers; it's quite amazing. As a fellow content creator who has just begun the journey, I treasure your videos as they are such a great encouragement.

HI Daniel, Great story. Thanks for sharing and being authentic, always..

Thanks for the encouragement! Great story

I am especially moved by the last two videos you've put out. You are an inspiration. My goal this year is a video podcast and just as you have touched a part of me through your journey, I hope to do the same for others. Thank you Daniel for being so open. Peace to you.

Thanks for sharing that. I am not working and trying to build my youtube channel, but it seems like every turn sends me in the wrong direction. Seeing how long it took you and what you had to go thru, you just reset my motivation and determination!

incredible story, thanks for sharing!

Thank you for sharing this, I need this in my face right now as I finish watch your video! Thank you again!!!

Bro, amazing story! Props to you and your life story. Admirable!

"...keep creating!! Peace." Just what i needed to hear.

You've come a long way, my friend. Very heartwarming and inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

Amen brother! I was homeless living in a broke down abandoned car at 13 and would steal kerosene from a home near me and lamp wicks from the local store, in Maine. Many a nights I cried myself to sleep, hungry. I didn’t think my life would get better but, It always gets better when you at the bottom! Kudos to you for putting out your story. To think a few years ago I clicked on you for filmora help, and now connect with you on some similar hardships. Keep it up!

Thanks for sharing your story, we missed you and I hope you feel better since your break 💗

I loved how you shared this story with zero requests for pity or accolades. Thank you, you're going to lend strength to so many creators (including me) who see this. 💙

Good stuff, Daniel. Thanks for taking the time to share it. Really nice pace on the story too. Edited without making it feel unnatural. I've been thinking about this creator I follow and he does single camera talk videos filled with info and data. His edits are far too sharp / quick and his video ends up "never taking a breath".. and I mean never. It's like a jumble of words tumbling with no time to file things away before two more tumble past. So I wanted to take a moment and make note of that and compliment you on really nice editing there.

I find it amazing that you both got through this, while still being a father and deal with all of the other stuff. You are a rock. I'm going through some rough stuff right now and knowing that it can happen to anyone, and there is a way through to get out is exactly what I needed to hear. You don't know how much your story touches me, and others. Thank you for sharing this.

Your story is so inspiring, Daniel. I applaud you for your openness and honesty about so many things that you have been through. This is really motivating. Good on you for pushing through. A lot of people would have quit.

Thanks for sharing such an inspirational story, Daniel. I'm so glad for your turn of fortunes! A great message for others who feel they're at the end of their rope.

Amazing. I'm so glad it's all got so much better. It's well deserved. Between you and Brandon Farris, its amazingly inspirational.

Thank you for sharing that story with us, respect for your work!

The Batal Scars. Living Proof of “Be proud of who you are, who you were and who you’re gonna be” Dude you freaken Rock!!!

Thanks for sharing this part of your life's story with us! May you continue to be healthy, wealthy and happy.

Thanks for sharing your story, inspiring!

Thank you for sharing your incredible story. A lot of people needed to hear your story.

Wow! Thank you for sharing this story with us. I pray it will be an encouragement to someone who is going through dark days. Nobody is immune to falling on hard times. Seeing how you made it through and came out stronger in the end is inspirational.

Thank you for sharing! Your sincerity certainly comes through. And I needed to hear the support that things will get better. God Bless.

Thank you for sharing Daniel! I've recently discovered your channel and took the leap to start a channel with my best friend this year so I've been watching a few of your videos and figuring it out. Several years ago I found myself homeless overnight, stranded in a state away from every family of mine. All 6 feet 1 inch of me slept in my little Honda Civic. Homeless shelters wouldn't or couldn't offer aid for one reason or another. Now, years later, I finally live in a house with my little family as I try to work hard to not only keep going and moving forward, but trying to keep my eye on the goals I desire. It is hard some days, not seeing the fruit of my labors instantly, but I needed this reminder today. Keep going. You are doing most excellent things. Thank you so much!

Daniel, thank you for the personal, and vulnerable insight. The more I watch your channel, the more I like it. Respect!

I started watching you way back, making videos you made with your son. Gourmet cat food comes to mind 😃I now have a greater appreciation for your content and your true passion as someone who can teach, and inspire others along whatever journey they happen to be on. Cheers!

Your story is amazing. Thank you for sharing. Life really is about the Journey.

08' was a rough time, somewhat like now. But it will get better. Keep your head up and work for those goals. Thanks for sharing that story.

Thank you for sharing Daniel. Wow. What a story!!!

Amazing story of perseverance man. Its so hard at times and you want to just throw in the towel. You just proved to thousands of people that you can do this if you keep plugging along. I can only hope that my own perseverance is as strong as yours. I needed to hear this today. Thank you.

Awesome story, and an even better message to anyone who may be struggling through their RU-vid journey right now. I’m happy to say I’m in the middle, and really enjoying learning about myself and my channel every time I create.

Great story of perseverance. You are so successful now because of what you went through. Hard times make us stronger. Repeated failure is hard but it's a character builder for success. What you went through requires grit and determination and you beat it.

WOW! Thank you so much for sharing your story. Un fuerte abrazo Daniel.

Thank you for sharing this! My story has a lot of parallels to yours. I have even greater admiration for you! I’m just starting my channel now!

Very inspiring story. Been there, done that and got the T-shirt. Sadly nothing really prepares you for when life hits you in the gut with a sucker punch. I am glad you found your way through to the other side.

Thanks for the story, Daniel. Inspiring.

love the story share your you tube inception grind and motivation would enjoy hearing it your a good story teller like the way you share your story.

Thanks for sharing! It's always great to hear come back stories. God Bless

Wow Daniel. I respect you more than ever now! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. I'm so happy for you now!

Such an important message and gripping delivery! Xoxoxo

Great story, Daniel. Very inspirational.

Thanks for sharing your story of perseverance through difficult times. You’re a great example and inspiration during times when it’s so hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You saw it and did it! We can do it too with a day at a time and some patience. It is doable, as I’m finding out. Take care and have an awesome day, Daniel. 💖😍👍