I LOVE that this combination happened. I've been following both of these creators "Colin and Samir" and "The Bucket List Family" for years and love that they combined. GREAT Interview. Thanks Jessica and Garret for inspiring families.
I’m a follower of this family. I’m not on any other social media. They truly come across as authentic and genuine, not showy or preplanned. They are super smart and adventurous. I wish all of us watching could live lifestyles like this.
i could listen to this podcast episode over and over. thank you so much for featuring garrett and jess, ive been following their family for years and it’s so great to watch them talk so openly and comfortably about their story as visionaries, entrepreneurs and family influencer who makes positive impact to the world. truly inspiring.
I LOVED Jessica‘s comment at the end that Garrett was and is only able to live this freely because she is doing so much other every day work..♥️ so often forgotten. But it shows your balanced relationship, guys. Love you 😊
Yeah, there were times I was uncomfortable because she seemed left on the sidelines and it was all about him him him and his company. But clearly they are working as team members and doing a great job of it. I do wish she didn’t have to force yourself into the conversation and was more invited, and that when she said something, her husband didn’t just keep going on as if she hadn’t spoken. I guess nothing in life is perfect and maybe it just says more about me than it does about them.
Had the opportunity to interview Garrett back in 2012 when I was still a student. Incredible energy and vision, down to earth - still the same guy. Great podcast!
Thank you for having The Bucket List family on your show. I follow them and have enjoyed them for years. I appreciate your thoughtfulness for them and I learned a lot about them
Let’s Gooooo. I been ready since day 1. I saw the twinkle in your eyes, explaining all the reasons why not to invest. I remembered that they very clearly, the count down to invest in this amazing dream. We had taken an RV vacation to Oregon with my family and I was so afraid I was going to miss it because it is so hard to get reception in the wilderness. So I woke up super early that morning and made my husband drive us round to the nearest gas station to make sure we got reception. I was telling him “you don’t understand you got to find me internet reception” Lol “you have no idea this family is great and I believe in them and we’re investing” I can’t wait to share the good news today.
@@KatieLogen I mean kind of but not really. He even says they won out mostly through SEO. Lots of apps did it, but they were best at grabbing the customers. The tech itself wasn't really the groundbreaking part, it was the user acquisition. Marketing is a huge chunk of any business' success.
Just finished this almost 2.5 hr movie. The host/moderator did an excellent job with the types of questions asked and really went below the surface with their thoughtful questions. You can tell they did their research prior and lead insightful discussion. Jess and Garrett provided thorough answers to sometimes personal questions. Looking forward to hearing more details of this Nat Geo and BLS deal.🙌
1:14:14 COLIN AND SAMIR’S FACE ONCE THEY SAY THE AMOUNT RAISED 😂😂😂 Their face was exactly like mine. Mind blowing. Cutting to their face made me laugh so hard.
Loved this podcast episode with Garrett and Jessica! Thank you for sharing their story and the next chapter with The Bucketlist Family! It is so amazing to see how much they continue to do!
Garrett saying that he just posted his family videos and actually the viewers have put their kids in the public eye is crazy. Also the kids having their own Instagram pages so he can "save photo a day"... Those could be private, but they are not. He is the one putting them out there. They are positioning that fact that the kids don't understand how many people watch them as a good thing. No, these kids don't understand right now but they will one day. Their whole life early life is out there on the internet.
I totally stopped listening when the conversation got to this point. Not knowing them at all, I thought I was watching a smarter family but it’s even worse than most of these family vloggers. The stupidity of that argument blows my mind.
❤💚💙 I really love this interview. Amazing. I really get emotional with the updated. Thanks for the Words for your love for your community. I am so happy to be a part of it. ❤ love u
Great pod until around 55:00. Did they really try to claim that they didnt put their kids in the public eye but rather their audience did? Makes it sound like the audience is holding them at gunpoint to publish their children, and completes ignored the fact that they are no-longer “documenting their kids life for the sake of journaling” but rather are documenting their kids life for profit
You can journal by taking photos and keeping them on your camera roll, like the rest of the world does. This is no hate to family bloggers. But in general that argument is bogus and you know it, just own up to it
Totally fair! But from a parental perspective, he’s potentially setting them up for life with an amazing head start, same concept as a college fund, but the cost is publicity which may or may not be worth it, time will tell. But at least they can shut it off whenever they or the children want! Building a platform and following is hard work so I think it’s incredibly entrepreneurial to make this ability while they have the shot. I’d have been grateful if my parents had given me that opportunity as a child, as long as they are not forced or pressured which is clearly not the case for them all! Most people have to do a lot worse to make a living.
@@PhilipBlank what your saying totally makes sense. And that’s why I mostly don’t blame parents who make that decision. It’s definitely an understandable move to make The least they could do is be upfront about it. Like if you want to set up your kids for life that’s completely fine, just don’t act like what you’re doing is only to “journal their lives” and you’re just conveniently making money of it. That’s the icky part for me. (this part doesn’t apply to these guys in particular) It’s hard for me personally to overlook the fact that these family vlog kids are now basically this generations child stars, minus all of the protections the law offers to child actors. So just found it a lil strange how these concerns were addressed in such a small segment of the interview and with such an unconvincing response
The problem with family vloggers and same with any child entertainment role is that the children don't have the benefit of knowing what they are exchanging from their youth for this fame. Once you are a public figure, you can never undo it. The Internet lives on forever. Kids don't have the benefit of hindsight. They haven't acquired life experiences to judge against. That said, if children have to be paraded in front of the public, the very least they can do is definitely be allowed to say no and have their parents respect that wish and boundary. This family seems grounded and respectful of their children but we don't really know these people beyond how they portray themselves. Also, I think it's different if a child expresses an interest in being in the public eye. As a parent, I would still monitor their activities and their well-being but I think it's different if being a vlogger is child-initiated. They still don't have the life experiences to fully understand this request but at least they chose it for themselves. Anyway, just my opinion. @@PhilipBlank
The content they make is aspirational but it is motivating, watching the videos, in addition to being humanly super pure, they are like a father telling you that you are good. motivating you, loving you. It feels like home in the most tender and simple way it can be. Beyond all the opulence of their trips there, the children are simply playing ball or learning about whales, I don't know, it's really enjoying the simple things in life like family.
I've enjoyed following since 2017. I was so glad to have our family as part of the crowdfunding effort. Thanks for your intentional work. People saying your kids are out there, their whole life- not true. So many things we dont see. As a parent of 2 who are grown- there's a lot more to it than what we see. Love your content and thank you for bringing us along.
1:58 - As someone who travels frequently THIS. I'm always very present in the current location I'm in, so I forget like - Oh I was in London 3 weeks ago, Türkiye last week. People tend to just open conversations with, "Where are you now?"
🔥2 Main Takeaway: 1) People on Reddit question why Snap acquired them. The truth is that a product with traction is key. That is a skill in itself that can add to growth. 2) Many a large sum of money but don't splurge on the unnecessary. This way you have financial freedom. for life.
FINALLY!! This channel has been a bigger inspiration and fantastic experience I've enjoyed on RU-vid! I don't have Instagram so this is the only way I know them. Loved this interview and that so many more people are exposed to them! Thank you Colin and Samir!
Samir bringing up the FTC regulations for YT v Traditional Media is SUCH a good point. Literally changes the basic psychology of how people interact with your content when that's disclosed
This was a reall great interview! Been following the Bucket List Family for many years, but I gotta say the two interviewers were amazing as well, great questions, great balance, great vibes. Enjoyed this a lot! Thank you
Learned of Bucket List from this. I would be very interested in their kids books. I travel a lot with my 3 young kids, like recently driving across the country to show them the total eclipse. Experiences are priceless and I believe are key to raising well rounded children.
I loved that this interview distinguished how the Bucket List Family is aspirational re: family time. That is their secret sauce - quality content that inspires you to connect with your loved ones and turn any little thing into an adventure.
whattttttt? I never thought this day would come! So that´s the big thing Garett announced in his story yesterday. I can´t believe it! Whatttt? Two of my favorite RU-vid channels connected! btw Garett and Jess your story is so amazing! Love your book!
I love hearing about youtubers with interesting backgrounds that I have no clue about. This was very interesting similar to that of the fake tom cruise guy. Great job, continue getting youtubers from really different genres.
Awesome to hear about other channels outside of the "normal RU-vid bubble." There's plenty of 1 mil sub+ channels that aren't talked about much. Eamon & Bec would be a good one to bring on considering Becs battle with cancer, living in a van for 5+ years, and slowing down on YT now that they have a baby.
These are some inauthentic weirdos. You're not just "Journaling" for your family, you're using your kids to get clout so you can travel for free. If it were just family videos, you'd do them privately. Don't be phoney just call it what it is
Colin & Samir, you guys are so good at allowing others to tell their story. Thank you for the episode and your insightful questions that lead to deep discoveries with each guest!
We came from RU-vid only , not from instagram . My husband got so inspired by you guys that he wanted to travel and live life! & yes ,go to gym / exercise , play basketball, run:) 3 & 6 years old kids , much love to your family from New York❤
Such a refreshing chat -- completely different life journey than the one I'm on and yet felt so many moments resonated with me (especially the 2nd gen/ entrepreneur logic - I scored 19/20 on that test lol!) Thank you guys for another fantastic interview!!💫
Never heard of this family before but I'm checking them out now. Love this guys. I also found Cleo Abram because of you. keep on interviewing everyone!
Thank you for bringing back the family unity. I am 73 and you have brought back the memories of my childhood and I am praying for what you are doing will touch many and bring back the family closeness and openness to see each others talents and to being supportive of one another. How I came to watch your family be your sweet Dorothy became friends with Claire Cosby. I started watching Claire when she was between two and three years old on RU-vid. I can continue to follow her and her family as I do your family. God bless you all.
Wow, thank you so much for this interview. It's my favorite on yet. I've never watched their videos before and only have heard of them, but what an amazing life, relationship, and family they have. These people are very inspiring!! :)
wow, great episode. Big fan of the BLF but usually don't have time to watch all their vids. It was awesome and inspiring to hear their back story and future plans.
She's so charming! Right off the bat. "Can I tell you a story? You don't have to put this in." And CTA works. I subbed when Samir said it. I didn't realize I wasn't subscribed.
I like how they compliment each other! I like how supportive they are to each other & he is very morale guy and the wife. I like how he thinks & what they prioritize and at the end of the DAY its FAMILY THAT MATTERS.
Such a helpful episode from the entrepreneur perspective. I’ve been a fan of the bucket list fam forever but this has been extremely helpful from a fellow entrepreneur perspective.
I have been a bucket list subscriber since they had I think 16 or 20 subscribers - my son is 10 now and when he was a toddler he would ask if we could watch “family travels” - I love their story - so grateful for their bravery! 🎉
I have not followed them but I follow The Traveling Child. And as a mom of one, I have so much respect for parents who can haul their kids around the planet and call it fun. My kid has traveled a fair bit with her parents, but as much fun as it has been, it really changes the kind of fun I would have as a parent. So hats off to this family
This family is so wonderful!! It gives me all the good feelings just watching them talk 💙💗✨ from a long time follower/investor in the Bucket list Family.
This is a fantastic family. They are kind, good people. Kind people that follow them care about every aspect of their family. People that aren't kind or happy are the ones crabbing at them about what they do. I hope they ignore those people and just know how good and kind they are and how happy they make some people. I can't get even out of the house much because of my health. They are my inspiration to want to get to the point that I can travel to at least my few bucket list states. I love their channel. I did find them through Instagram. I watch them and then I watch art videos from the artists that I know and that's pretty much it. Thank you SO much for hosting them!!
I have a family travel channel as well. This interview was both very motivating and also a tiny bit frustrating. But definitely interesting! Thank you 🙌
I've watched this video in bits and pieces ever since it came out. I love the Bucket List Family and all that they do and value! This is the first video I've seen of Colin and Samir, but they seem super genuine and so normal, which is not what I had expected. Thank you! Thumbs up from me :)
What a fascinating insight into the opportunities available for RU-vid creators to pivot into 'traditional entertainment'. Building your brand and audience is what it's all about!
First time on your channel watching this vid. I have never watched a 2+ hour video on RU-vid. This was SO enjoyable and an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to. You guys are great interviewers. Fantastic questions but also a fantastic ability to let the conversation organically float. Great job! New sub for sure.
timestamp 8:46-17:27 is easily the best part of the interview! what a story, nothing like hearing stories of others getting there lifes changed in a instant
Aaah, NatGeo, exciting! I love that the Studios will have travel at the core through this partnership. Ps. 101 Dalmatians is one of my all time fave’s so 2024 would have been totally ok Garrett :)
Just when i thought Family vlogging was dead... then i watch this. I film my vlog to leave these memories to go back on and watch later, and its good to see another family have the same purpose.
How good is the quality? It takes me 5 separate sessions to finish this podcast, and I deliberately come back to finish it each day. Thank you for your work. 🤗
I wish someone would ask them about their CO2 footprint, and how they are compensating that in times of climate change and what their strategy is to reduce emissions
Great interview by you two guys of two very special, gifted, intelligent, beautiful and inspiring people. Thank all four of you for putting this out here. 🥰
All of them are the kind of people that really understand and value what they do for a living. And they are so tuned in with everything they have and want to achieve that it makes me feel like im watching video that's 20 years ahead of the game. Such a good perspectives, such a great minds and thoughts🤩 I am amazed 👏👏👏
Your world travels are beautiful and awe Inspiring! Mom a Dad has 3 beautiful(both inside and out). When I see the kids be supportive of each other it melts my heart. The way they learn from Mom & Dad is.gentle, but let the kis experience the interaction with safety and respect for all of God's creations. I'm inspired and you deserve every opportunity to create and inspire!
Wow! I didn't realize they have this amazing story, and much more to come. Their channel inspired me to convince my husband to sell everything and travel. Full-time travel doesn't work for us right now, but I still love exploring the world through our daughter's eyes.
I found it super refreshing to hear a creator acknowledge 1.7mil was a life changing amount of money and yet still not enough for comfortable early retirement. demonstrates a great understanding of finances.
