How Bart Went From YouTube Comedy Skits To A Full-Blown Business Empire - Ft. Bart Kwan (Co-Founder of Just Kidding Films and Barbell Brigade) | SPOTLIGHT
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04/07/21 • 49 min
I have Bart Kwan, the Co-Founder of Just Kidding Films and Barbell Brigade, joining me for today's Spotlight Episode. We talk about the early days of Youtube to creating a dream lifestyle for himself and his family.
In this episode, we discuss:
His experience growing up in an ethnically diverse city
Moving from Cerritos, Ca to San Gabriel Valley, Ca and experiencing a culture shock (majority Asian population)
The original goal for Just Kidding Films was to bring Asians together
The start of Just Kidding Films
How getting into trouble in his youth forced him to take a route into the military
Feeling like he has to go harder in everything he does to challenge negative stereotypes
What's the coolest thing that's happened since starting Just Kidding Films?
What were your original aspirations, and have they changed?
The moment he knew he finally made it with Just Kidding Films
Finally seeing some returns after working so hard
How long has Just Kidding Films been around?
First time receiving money from Youtube Adsense
How are you able to maintain balance with so many projects/businesses going on simultaneously?
Why continue working so hard?
Pursuing your passion first then using your passion as a launchpad for other things
What's the one piece of advice you would tell someone?
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
You can follow Bart on Instagram at @bartkwan.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpod
Mike Tran -- @asianmenswear
Leo Chan -- @levitatestyle
EMAIL US:
[email protected]
JOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:
The Asian Menswear Community (click here)
I have Bart Kwan, the Co-Founder of Just Kidding Films and Barbell Brigade, joining me for today's Spotlight Episode. We talk about the early days of Youtube to creating a dream lifestyle for himself and his family.
In this episode, we discuss:
His experience growing up in an ethnically diverse city
Moving from Cerritos, Ca to San Gabriel Valley, Ca and experiencing a culture shock (majority Asian population)
The original goal for Just Kidding Films was to bring Asians together
The start of Just Kidding Films
How getting into trouble in his youth forced him to take a route into the military
Feeling like he has to go harder in everything he does to challenge negative stereotypes
What's the coolest thing that's happened since starting Just Kidding Films?
What were your original aspirations, and have they changed?
The moment he knew he finally made it with Just Kidding Films
Finally seeing some returns after working so hard
How long has Just Kidding Films been around?
First time receiving money from Youtube Adsense
How are you able to maintain balance with so many projects/businesses going on simultaneously?
Why continue working so hard?
Pursuing your passion first then using your passion as a launchpad for other things
What's the one piece of advice you would tell someone?
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
You can follow Bart on Instagram at @bartkwan.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpod
Mike Tran -- @asianmenswear
Leo Chan -- @levitatestyle
EMAIL US:
[email protected]
JOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:
The Asian Menswear Community (click here)
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Rally provided a morale boost to the people
Seeing influential Asian Americans present at the rally
How someone punched a mother in the face on the way to the rally
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Shaun King posting about anti-Asian hate
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Having non-Asian friends checking up on you
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SOCIAL MEDIA:
The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpod
Mike Tran -- @asianmenswear
Leo Chan -- @levitatestyle
EMAIL US:
[email protected]
JOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:
The Asian Menswear Community (click here)
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