We got your back Mark. Step away and refresh. 🤘 Remember....back yard rebuilds is the reason we are here. You don't need no fancy lights and clear sound to make us car yard junkies happy! You do you buddy 💪

As a youtuber myself, content is the hardest thing to get, especially now with how expensive everything is. I took a break for about 2months and it felt amazing not having to do videos. and spending time doing family things too, you still have to live your own life. Doing KZread videos becomes a second job, and you end up feeling like your forced to-do them, which for me sucks the fun out of it. I've come back doing short 5min videos straight from the phone with zero editing and they have been doing well. all i can say youtube will always be there if you need to take a break.

KZread burnout isn’t what anyone wants to see. I love the content and will tune in a month, two months time when you’re ready to upload. Real life takes priority over this online world 👍🏻

Sadly, such is life!!!! Most car people, get to a point in life where adult responsibilities kick in and cars have to go on the back burner for awhile… Going to miss the weekly videos and seeing judge and the fairlanes too… all the best Mark

It's gunna be fine. Build your house. Look after yourself. Get the pressure off. If you put a vid once a year, I'll still watch it.

Just manage what you can Mark. You can still do what you do but with out the pressure. Just Create the content when you feel happy to do it, your followers will still be there. Chab

Hey Mark, Just recently discovered your channel, love the content and would watch you plant trees, lol, Its great seeing local South Aussie content. Your channel does not have to be about cars, you would be surprised what we would watch. Also does not need to be weekly, just do it when you can, even yearly, you will get into what ever you enjoy, just live your life the way you want.

Mate I also have a small KZread channel about my cars ect but I treat it as a hobby and haven’t made a cent and don’t expect to. I’m just sharing what I know and have done in the hope it might help someone else who is trying to keep old Australian cars on the road. Don’t put pressure on yourself because it will become a chore For what it’s worth I have overall enjoyed you channel Be good cheers Blue

Hang In there mate, you dont need to be predictable, put a video out when it matters...we can always watch somthing else in between times....we are all grown arse adults here😂

You do you Mate,no need to push yourself. Im sure like many others,we'll always be here.👍

Mark, you have created a brillant channel that has shown your passion for cars and anything automotive. Having been into cars my whole life and even now when l am retired, l find it hard to find the time to spend on them all. In my humble opinion, you are a bit burnt out. Take a break, re-evaluate after a break, and see where you're at in life. We will all wait...and hope you return. Take care both of you. From an old car guy whose into Fords.

Nooo . Man I sux but you need to do what you need to do. Don't stress. You only get one chance a life so just enjoy it as much as it will be sad to not see you both .you both need to focus on number one. Thanks so much for the time you have put in. Just go have fun 👍.

YT really just needs to work for you so whatever you decide and it’s for you it’s the right decision. Best of luck man.

Makes 100% sense dude. I've always dug your videos since the early days and your content has been a massive part of me rekindling my interest and finding my way back into the car scene, but at the same time I don't think anyone who follows the channel would begrudge you for putting other things at the forefront. Take a break and put out content that you're happy with when you're happy to do so, the audience you have will still be interested. Failing that, I'd dig a walkaround of the Datto ute and as someone who grew up with Rotties I always get a kick out of seeing Judge in your videos haha. But seriously man, concentrate on what you have to concentrate on and if you feel like doing vids in the future then that's a bonus, I'll still be a fan of the channel.

Strap a gopro to Judge 😂😂 be the best content ever. On a serious note, I personally think the content you create is awesome, your hobby is cars. But your life is not cars if that makes sense eg. you don't have a workshop business where you can make a living and document it. Outsourcing is difficult because like you said people want to get paid. Would doing live content make it easier for you to get the videos out? Even if it was mid week/ any day of the week. Even If it is a 5/10minute video. I 100% feel you with our tiny little channel with very small views it's challenging to juggle a real income and make content. You being a much bigger channel it would be hard to let down 26k people. The other option is to go hard on the other channel and grow that, might give you motivation. Regardless always here for you ❤️

Have a break mate, understand what your saying, your channel is massive compared to mine, but in saying that, all us true die-hards will still be here, I'm happy what ever you do, not into fake American shows, enjoy your weekend beautiful spot you got there, by the looks of ya dam you guys need rain, wishing you all the best Guys, 👍 Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇦🇺🤝🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘😊😎👍

Do what makes you happy 1 life... Love the old cars i just got a Chrysler 1980 cm 360 wagon

Hey bro, completely understandable. My channel isn't even a glimmer in the sky compared to yours and I had to go cold Turkey. All my life choices have limited me to how long I can spend in the garage and I had to make a choice. Its not easy to run a channel haha You do what feels right mate. No haters here. Love your channel and what you've done ❤

WTF, it's just "another" bump in the road, all fixable💪

Mark. Understood. 1. Quality Vs Quantity. 2. Being balanced in life will make you enjoy this and make better 'Quality'. 3. Follow your heart. 4. Use You Tube analytics to keep channel up there. Shorts? Not sure.. 5. We will be here for you. I watch many car programs all over the world. Its awesome to see genuine, no crap Aussie content. Ultimately its up to you what you want. Figure it out and we will support you. Keep going. 💚

Honestly Mark, stop being so hard on yourself! it doesn't have to be 100% stickily cars. we all love your cars but a video of what you're doing around the place building, talk about future ideas etc. Don't put pressure on yourself to put a video out weekly!

Been great vids bro. Got heaps goin on reckon just get back to it when times right. Thanx mark.

Have loved your channel from the get go man, part of my sat morning routine before chucking spanners around the back yard. Well all be hear watching your next project, doesn't matter when that is 👍👍

You do you Mark. If your passion becomes a chore it’s not worth the stress. Longer videos on a monthly basis maybe? I hear so many content creators on KZread are saying either doing shorts or longer videos are generating revenue and the medium length weekly stuff is getting harder t for some reason. It seems shorts are trending and high viewership, but for me it’s mainly just some person rambling on for 40 seconds about nothing and I know you don’t want what you’ve built to turn into that kind of thing

Well done on all the content and builds etc you have done. People do not understand how much work goes into making content to the level you do. Once a week or once a month, i will keep watching.

Whenever you can put out content that will be fine. 👍

Going to miss Saturday mornings, always watched your latest episode before heading to the shed and working on my own project. We have got your back Mark.

Wish you all the best and when ever we here from you again will be great enjoyed traveling the KZread road with ya. It’s been fun and you can only pull your self too thin.

Always have enjoyed your channel. Hopefully , you can keep up the good work

Hey Mark, I’ll be here whenever you’re here 😊 , totally understand the KZread thing mate, wish you well in all your endeavours and the lovely Ange (and the dogs😊). There is season for everything and everything for a season … thank you for the season we have been through together 😊 Cheers

As someone about to have a crack at it myself, the factors your talking about are all the reasons I have not yet started. Time is the one thing we never have. Do your best mate and the car guys and girls will always be there to watch your content. 🤟

Keep on rolling mate and push out the content when you can. You and Andrea are doing a great job. I really enjoy the content when it comes out on the (cars, the shed and as well as the block updates). Sit back and chill you will find your mojo once again :).

Do what Peter Alexander has done: put out a video as when you're ready. Your viewers will keep watching. Time is a killer and you gotta prioritize accordingly.

@PeterAndersons

2 ай бұрын

The pyjama shop? Haha well, if it's me you are referring to (apologies if it's not), I will say he's correct; clocking back to non regular releases does affect the analytical side of the channel. I do know a thing or two about life changes impacting on creative time, but his decision is his own. For me it was a no brainer; I scaled back and never looked back, there just isn't enough hours in the day to work full time, care for loved ones and create videos. The last thing I wanted, was my enthusiasm to take a big hit.

@pablostark1665

2 ай бұрын

@@PeterAndersons Yeah my bad, it's you Peter. I was thinking of BetterthanNOS Peter, oops. Mark probably though what on earth is this clown going on about? And yes, irrespective of how many vids you put out Pete, I'll keep watching.

Keen to see the house build as content. Thanks for sharing

I look forward to your videos every Saturday once i get home from working on my own project car (which is currently in dads garage). But i totally get where you are coming from. Do whats best for you mate, the support is out there. Cheers Mark.

Your content is very good and I hope you don't stop.I've seen every episode, thank you Mark. But life must go on, you do what you want to do.

I completely understand, Mark. I will see you out & about on the channel whenever you do next. Take care look after yourself.

Totally understand Mark, im a musician and I lost my mojo back before the covid crap, your show and a few others have done wonders for my mental health!! Wishing you all the best and hope you find that level place 🙏🙏

I’m sure we all would be happy to fewer videos and better quality And I think we are all genuinely interested in what you are up to so would hate to see you quit completely Iv learnt a lot off tips and tricks from you and has helped me be able to do more on my own builds so thank you for that

Take a break and focus on matters for the future of you and your partner. Then when you can come back come back. It’s no good spinning like a top and running yourself into the ground with so many things on your plate. That leads to complete burn out. Take care and all the best.

Just do videos when ever even do a few car shows when ya attend for content.

Mark, I've always enjoyed your passion and followed your videos on your car projects.👍

Bugger, didn't get to see that Sandman rep finished. Was loving it

Hey Mark, thanks for what u do. I'm 67 and been on bikes since the age of 12 and guess what, the only time away from them was when my wife and I were paying off a business, building a house and starting a family, you gotta do what u gotta do. Cheers mate

Life is always changing as do priorities do what you need to do

You gotta do what ya gotta do mate... I understand where your at, and I am 100% sure that your viewers will understand as well. It doesn't matter who you are understands that sometimes life take priority over anything else.. Do what you have to do , we will all still be here. Regards Matt ❤

Do what you feel is right for you. I have always enjoyed seeing your videos and hope to see more in the future. Just put videos up when you feel like it. Take care and enjoy life. Wishing you and Andi all the best for the future.

Mate this hit hard.. iv got a small Chanel myself and the last 12 months this has been me.. life needed me in other areas and the cars, events, definitely took second place.. it had to with what I had going on.. but it was hard because how much work it takes to get a Chanel going.. iv followed you for a few years now and youl always have a fan in me.. great job mate 🙌🏽

Honestly Mark i love the content you gotta do whats best for you and your little ladys journey mate take bit of time to refresh dont pressure yourself . As a viewer id rather one big episode every so often than heap of small vids trying to keep everyone happy just do you bud its your show and brand Keep up the good work

Mate have loved the Iron Empire but total understand why you feel overwhelmed. May I suggest a re-run of the journey.

Love your content. Just put out videos when you can and I will still watch. Life comes first.

Been watching you for a while now brother. Will still be watching when ever you post plus might see you on Jake's channel. All the best

Mark mate your a fkn legend do what you need to do life's short IRON EMPIRE family for life brother keep the membership going

@TheIronEmpire

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate

We got this homie

100 percent got You Mate, do it when You can, ill be here when your back, the analytics side of that is a problem though, that's what You need, editors and video people to help.. but I get that comes at a price..

Hey Mate I feel ya I don't know where people find the time for You tube unless its full time . Life is Busy good luck with what you choose .

Mark.. i get it man. editing SUCKS.. it takes me about 8 hrs to do 1 video, with life, my actual job and family it's hard mate. Just look back on what you have achieved on this journey, all the loyal followers and friends you have made, it isn't over. I know it's not over, especially if you are a car guy like me, it's in your blood. Let's call it a hiatus ! but its fully understandable so I'll send you an email, I want to propose something, just flick back a like, or a response if you are keen to hear me out. Cheers mate , Twisty.

Hi Mark, Really enjoy your channel I would be sad for you to stop. You help inspire me every weekend to get off the lounge and keep going with my projects. I have started doing a little bit of filming with an idea of starting a channel and even that is tough let along producing it to your standard, so I can understand a bit of what you are going through. You are a good presenter with a great on screen personality. I think believe in yourself mate and take it to the next level when you are ready. Have a break if you need to but please come back to it when you can. No Nonsense Know How are kind of similar you could just do a bit of will it run for a few episodes and the ladies like to see the girls having a go too, so maybe get the other half in there with her car. All the best mate please don’t stop making your show!

You do what you have to do mark . We will be here for you , don't pay a editor just put vids out when you can

Hell Mark, you and your lady need to be happy. If ya get a chance to post up a vid, great, if not, that's great too. You can't live life constantly under pressure. I wish you and your family the best.👍🔥🔥🔥

Time out buddy , I can see you are having a internal struggle with this , you are doing the right thing , I think you know what has to be done it will come when you take the pressure off yourself, besides we will still be hear when you come back 😊

Mark, you have to do what you need to do, but whatever you put up, I will watch whether it's cars or or other stuff.

I don’t watch you all the time but what I watch I do enjoy, just trickle the videos out occasionally until you’re ready to ramp it up again. 😀👌

Please don't leave. I look forward to your videos.

Sorry mate hasn't got any suggestions, but will watch whatever whenever you post. Love what you do.

Quality over quantity mate. A lot of the comments lately on the videos are about then standard of car content dropping. Maybe a break is all that’s needed to take the pressure off yourself and reevaluate what you want to do. The followers will be here waiting when or if you decide to return. 👍

@TheIronEmpire

2 ай бұрын

Cheers mate

Hey Mark love your channel and content and I always wonder how you guys manage to get the work done, keep down a job, maintain your property, edit content and of course keep a healthy relationship. So it seems you KZread legends aren’t super human after all 😂. Mate look after what you need to and reduce the stress it’s not healthy. In saying that I hope you keep the channel going even if it’s just a bit here and there. You Oz guys (Iron Empire, Hackshop, Boostgumps) put out great content I look forward to it every week and I’m sure like many watching it keeps me keen and enthusiastic on my own projects. Kia Kaha bro. Mike NZ

Take a step back and do what’s right for u mate and when the time is right I’m sure I’ll be back stronger then ever

Mark, your followers really support you and I’m sure lots would agree with me and say we don’t care if it was once a month, just chuck up a video here and there if and when you feel like it, it’s your life, your channel, your empire, do as you please

One project at a time. Your brand is good and valuable. See you tomorrow.

See you at Woodside, bro.

Do what you need to do brother, and when it comes to the cars film it if you feel like it, make a video if you feel like it. Life and family comes first and the cars will be there when you’ve achieved your other goals just like your fan base will be to. I’ve loved the journey from day one just about, in fact it’s a Saturday morning ritual 😂. I look forward to one random Saturday in the future when you decide to make another one. Till then all the best with it all legend, thanks for the rad times 🙌🤙❤️‍🔥

All good just do what's best for yourself don't over commit 👌

Dude, I reckon most people are fine with irregular monthly videos or updates of some of the major projects like the xb or vg or doomsled. To be honest a long wait between videos makes me look forward to them more. Either way we all support the iron empire and whatever decision you make. Besides you’ve already made a heap of great content for us to catch up on or rewatch in the meantime. Cheers

Do what you gotta do. You shouldn’t feel pressure bruz. Look after yourself most importantly and then when your bothered to, flick us a lil update on ya cars 😉🤙

Everyone else has pretty well covered it - but I would gladly still tune in for an episode a month rather than have nothing at all. My initial thoughts while watching (and most have been covered already were): less frequent videos, with maybe some shorts to tie people over. Before you even mentioned it, I was already thinking about farming out the editing to someone who wants to learn the ropes, or is looking to combine forces and fast track a channel of their own? Combining your channel with someone else's, maybe Jake, or your own other channel, or even someone up and coming?

Tough fork in the road but your followers will still be here,,,, life changes a lot of things and sometimes you gotta have a break and take up another tangent...do what you need to do Mark and we will be waiting when you can get something out on the Tube

Your deffenetly not the only KZreadr over the past 5 years even me as a watcher iam on and of again and don't watch as much as I did any more I think covid it gave us all something to do all I could say do what's best for you guys

Hi mark, don’t stress mate, life will take you where you need to go . Change is not always easy but take notice of what’s happening around you and where it’s taking you and do what feels best for you. We all need time off to smell the roses and reassess after we’ve had our heads down going flat out for a period of time . I’ve really enjoyed your videos and will of course miss them but your sanity comes first. Good luck with your new direction and look forward to the occasional catch up video ( if that works out) maybe jump on Jake’s videos occasionally.👍

If you love the cars like sharing the work and the adventures. Mate once a month or or so seem like plenty. Keep the brand alive and ticking over. As your more than aware the Chanel numbers wil drop but you built it once you can do it again once you have the time and energy. l

No stress , do what you have too. I liked your build a 7/10 car don’t try for 10/10video. I’ve got so much work done to my car since then. I hadn’t touched it for 3 months previously. Cheers.

Totally understand where you are coming from mate. Maybe just take footage when you can and aim to do the editing on the first day of each month and just do monthly videos? That way you have a set routine thats less stressful than doing weekly uploads, you’ll probably enjoy it more too.

We will watch whatever you you can give us, when ever you can do it. A mate of mine has a small channel that he stepped away from, then came back later. And the youtube algorithm smashed him. Its like starting from scratch again. So if you can do one each month or 2, i think it would be better. And i think you would probably struggle to not tinker on your cars in a 2 month period anyway 😅. If you decide to outsource your vids, get in touch with paul cronin (gus). He is localish to you, an absolute champion, and already edits vids for guys like street machine, skid factory and probably others. He does good work, and he is great in front of the camera too. All the best with whatever you decide mark.

Mark, Just take the pressure off. Only do a video when it suits you and it won't matter if it not clockwork regular, we will still watch them for the great content😊

Take a break... you've given years of free content. I'll always follow your channel.

Nooo mate thanks for letting us in yr l.ife for the past few years sometimes u got to do what u got to do im sure we will be here if u decide to come back hopefully u get out to coffee a cars a stuff a still see u around all the best for u and the missus a judge in what u want to achieve in life thanks heaps

As a long time subscriber... take a break just give us updates on the cars and house n acreage adventures every now and then.

Gday mate Bro just keep it as a hobby my self and other youtuber mates always hit speed bump in this. You wait till you add kids to the mix haha Dude take it easy Byron from WA 👍

do what makes you happy its your life cheers

Hey man sometimes life takes over hobbys. That's why my cars never get done haha. I'd ask myself is this a hobby or business venture. Maybe pick 5 cars and do like a monthly vlog on tinkering with them. We will follow. All the best!

Don't Go!

Yep

Totally understand where you’re coming from Mark.. Enjoy watching your show, you do a great job, content is there and you can tell your story passionate about cars and the culture.. However you can pick up from your channel that you’re struggling for time with everything else you have going on.. Step back mate, have a break from KZread if that’s what you need to do, the channel will always be there for you to come back to when you’re ready and reenergised. Cheers.🍻

I feel you mate, the reason I stepped away from interviews and radio was it became a chore and no fun. I miss it everyday and know I will come back when I feel driven and comfortable to do so. Maybe do monthly videos for the winter, too bloody cold anyway, and kick it up again in summer?

The Iron Empire was one of the first Australian YT channels that I started watching on a regular basis. It made me look for others and now I have about 3 or 4 I continue to watch, because of what you built. It is supposed to be enjoyable and when it starts to feel like a job, then you know it’s time to step away. Perhaps just doing videos of car events you visit etc can bbe done without all the editing. The problem is that we all want content to look professional, but the flip side is that having professional looking content requires professional time allocation. Don’t forget too, most paid employment in this country gives you 4 weeks paid leave, so maybe take some annual leave as such? Whatever you produce as far as content goes, I’ll be watching and know I won’t be alone.

Just do what u have to do, but i luv your channel

Mark I enjoy what you post but you have to put yourself first. I don't even post anything car related on my channel. My opinion and everyone has one 😂 is to just post something up when you are ready to do so. I won't lie I hang out every Saturday morning for a new video as I love what you post up and the tips you give out. I also follow Jake's chop shop that you work together with and enjoy as well. Whatever you decide will happily support. Hopefully you can post something but all the best whatever decision you make. Take care 👍

Hey Mark, what you are going through would not be uncommon. If I were you I would look at getting someone else to edit for you. But how about contacting other youtubers in the car scene (or maybe not) and see if you can share the cost? That way an editor/producer can get what they are worth and the youtube channels get quality and time back.

I'll stay subbed. And wait for you to snap out of it.... 😁

Well, I'm glad to hear you say that you'll still be putting out some at least some content until things pick up again. I would hate to see the Iron Empire channel finish altogether. I hope you find something that works for you, anyway. 😉