end of an era but hoping the best for you and your family

Seems like you put an insane amount of pressure on yourself for no reason man. Best of luck.

@DanielGonzalez-df2tm

Ай бұрын

Pressure makes….

@MarsLonsen

Ай бұрын

it wasnt for no reason.

@tyhyhh

Ай бұрын

No reason? He has a family and a child to support

@joeskull

Ай бұрын

Some people are more driven than others.

@TheBattery124

Ай бұрын

This is probably his source of income to provide to his family. Of course there's pressure.

John this video made me impulsed to comment. Your videos years ago in Cincinnati and beyond helped my recovery from full neuropathy. I learned how to walk again. I learned how to write again. I learned how to live again. I discovered andys channel, and myself being one of the few to ask him if he was okay in his falling skateboarder videos. I had the balls to hop on a skateboard for the first time in my mid 30's and immediately broke my wrist lol. And I'm happy. Your positivity was a driving force when I discovered you on KZread whilst laying in a hospital bed when I was repeatedly told I would never walk again. Now years later I am ever thankful for your vlogs. Just keep doing you man. Whatever you do, just know you're appreciated in ways you can't imagine. You deserve all the happiness that life can give you. I respect your grind and I can't thank you enough for the positivity you have spread to myself and thousands of others. Keep doing you man. :)

@chasemcdaniel9680

Ай бұрын

Nah bro he’s a sell out 😂

@phliqqy5475

29 күн бұрын

@@chasemcdaniel9680 shut up

Love you brother! No matter what you do, I know it'll be worth watching and learning from. You've always been a top tier artist and whatever comes next will surely reflect that!

@fullcirc1e

Ай бұрын

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@justinbishop7142

Ай бұрын

John super talented!! You guys have helped me so much without ever meeting me!! Crazy🧡

Damn end of an era. So weird to think we’re all adults having kids now lol. Been watching you since I was 15.

Time to start rock climbing now!

@jaimefazackerley

Ай бұрын

Yes! Bouldering is the best. It's similar to skating in the sense that it's an individual sport, you can have your own style and lots of problem solving! Also super social sport. Would love to see John get into climbing.

@harrisonfazlollahi4262

Ай бұрын

I bet John would be good at it too! Homies gotta lotta for just learning new things in general

I’ve been watching u since 2017 n watched a lot of vids n saw your progression you was always entertaining and gave good advice 🔥🐐

As an older skateboarder myself (31) I’ve been skating Since age 15 and decided to take a step back from high impact skateboarding When I turned 23 years old. I decided to do this because I wanted to preserve my body and be there for my family when they need me like my aging mother. Skateboarding flatground has been a main thing I do not only because I love it but I can see myself doing flatground for a much longer time than doing high impact skateboarding. So to my people out there who are getting older and got more obligations to family and work remember there’s a lot of fun and longevity in skateboarding flatground!!

Hope the best for you man

4:28 You are the ceiling. There is no ceiling in any field. Innovate!

@YorraPenae

Ай бұрын

Thank You!!! His making excuses

@ChrisLKF

Ай бұрын

Yeah exactly

@ChrisLKF

Ай бұрын

All these people saying there is no money in skateboarding and so on are just excuses

@jayskate6631

Ай бұрын

@@ChrisLKF”money” is relative, making 100k a year might be a lot to you but it’s not when your wife with a baby is out earning that 😂😂

@ChrisLKF

Ай бұрын

@@jayskate6631 who said that a wife with a baby cant earn that much, also 100k is a lot of money, im simlpy trying to say that the only thing that limits your income is your mindset, there is no 'magic ceiling' unless you're working 9-5

The one's that are here to watch your life will always be here John. I found you through skateboarding, but I'm 40 with lots of health problems, so I kinda live vicariously through you and other creators on here. I obviously have my own life, but it's awesome to see how someone else lives, and it doesn't matter if I'm watching you skate, doing interviews, making new businesses and anything else that you film man. I honestly wish you the best and hope you find what it is you're looking for from one father to another. But, if I can give you any small amount of advice as a father, you'll never feel enough, but thats why you get up and do your best for your family every day.

Skating isn't immature. It's healthy.

@lorenstewart1546

Ай бұрын

It’s not something you can do professionally throughout adulthood. Bodies get fragile , children need insurance (adults too!), you gotta save for retirement (social security may not exist when you retire, sorry get a 401k). Skateboarding can still be a part of your life but you gotta think about your family and your future.

@jjay350

Ай бұрын

@@lorenstewart1546 You could say that for all pro sports.

@sethusk

Ай бұрын

He never said skating was immature, he said he was.

@floater1063

Ай бұрын

@sethusk he can still skate. He just needs to stay on flatground and carve. He can have small curbs or something, just not stuff that's ad risky. I guarantee he will miss the skating aspect. He doesn't need to jump stairs and steep rails. Just skate and find another financial means.

@steve00alt70

Ай бұрын

​@@lorenstewart1546 thats what boring society tells you to do

your passion for skating is magic john. be sure to show your child the importance of passion your child is lucky to have you and you should still skate when time permits

First youtuber ive watched about skating. Motivated me a lot. I have to say you video format and story telling was always interesting. So im hyped for this new chapter.

You didn’t quit skateboarding because you got old. You got old because you quit skateboarding. - Jay Adams

I’m 29 two kids and my 9yr old daughter is starting to shred! I hope you can get your kid into it! It’s a lot to juggle man much luck🤙

Hope the best! Your videos helped get through the pandemic and at the same time opened up a whole new world for me. I´m going to stick around to follow you, just wanted to thank you for being there in very rough times with your content, hope for the best!

excited to keep following this channel and see where its going ❤️

You gotta realize you and Garret killed it! If you want to step back, or even out right retire; it won’t take away from the fact that you killed it. Thanks for the years of good vibes! You helped a lot of us through tough times.

I’ve been following you for years now and for the record I’m down for this change and with ya for the long hall! It’s never too late to try something new and change things up. Happy for you in this scary but exciting new position in your life bro! I know you’ll keep killin it 🔥

nothing but respect for you bro. i found you years ago through skating but i admire you immensely as a human. i hope the best for everything in your future no matter how rough things may be.

Thanks for your skating content! You got me motivated to get into skateboarding at 28. Hope you never forget skating and one day pass it on to your child. I know I am going to share it with my kids in a few years. Best of luck with this new chapter of life.

I started watching you when you were open about your mental health while skating because I found that I struggle with similar things with you do, so it’s really inspiring to see you be open about your life

my older brother introduced me to you in 2017. ever since then ive been a huge fan. You are an awesome person, and if you feel like this is the next move in your life, let it be. Im so proud of you and ill still continue to support and watch your videos. Ill miss a lot of the skating, but i know its your choice. Love you man!!

I first discovered your videos over a year ago. . it motivated me to go harder on KZread . as an introvert, your style is solo videos gave me inspiration to create my own content. So thank you for that. I honestly believe you can achieve what you’re trying you did it once with this and skateboarding so whatever your next venture is. You will be the same person with the same work ethic and drive. Congrats on starting a family & the self realization 🎉

Huge respect for your transparency in this video! 👊 Super stoked for you and all of the new content that's to come!

I discovered you through skate youtube and i stayed for the content. when i stopped skating i stopped consuming as much skate content, but seeing all the creators i used to watch venture off to new things and different talking points have brought me back, love your channel john i am excited to see what you come up with 🙏🏽❤️

5 skate videos after this one

Congratulations on the pivot. Growing is never a bad thing. Flowers push dirt around on their way up.

I feel I’m at this same point John and really needed to hear this. I’ve been an avid viewer from way back when you would make videos about your first business. The changes and growth have been great through the years and I’m excited to see your next steps. I’m on the verge of taking a personal career risk myself and agree that children and family really do change your mindset and outlook on what’s important. I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you through your next adventure!

This is like the 4th time bros quit

I will always want the best for you, yes the biggest thing that drew me to you was skateboarding but after watching for what almost seems like 10 years now. Your positive mindset is what keeps me coming back. Seeing you become a dad makes me so stocked for you man. Being a father of 2 it’s the best thing ever. Stay positive and progress daily

We love you John! You make the dream a reality its super inspiring to see. Your skateboarding will be dearly missed. Such a great person to watch on the board. Wish you and the fam best. Keep killing it!!!!

I loved your art channel, parkour videos, talking videos on life (depression, etc.) I will watch no matter what you upload! I suffer from severe Bi-Polar Type 1 depression myself so I really relate to your talking videos and you give great tips and advice for working through depression. As always _KEEP KILLIN’ IT_

Dude I’ve been watching you for years literally, seen all the moves to new places and ventures you’ve been apart of and I guess I’m just invested regardless of wether you skate or not so more power to you and see you on the tube again soon doing what ever it may be 🤙🏻

Damn, dude, what a solid message. So much respect for how you understand/process/act upon your feelings.

Props to you. You’ve endlessly provided for everyone now provide for yourself😌 definitely still following along

So much has changed in your life in the last few years. You must have learned a lot figuring out where and who you want to be and what you want to do. Truly stoked for you! thanks for all the entertainment, my favorite was the warehouse series! I miss those guys. Keep killing it!

Great stuff, excited for future videos. Although you may feel as though you are starting over with the channel, i think you/ your channel are just evolving. & the thing to remember is, like myself, a lot of your audience has grown up-with you. I admire your courage to speak about opening your channel to help assist your new life as a father. You are a leader & are doing great things for your future/ family. & i am stoked for you, thanks for being a good example for the rest of us

Best of luck on skating John Hill!

I am here for YOU John, skateboarding was a plus. I’ve always loved your work ethic and willingness to notice the small successes as overall big successes. you’re awesome man, keep doing what makes you happy

I wish the best for you, man. Good luck on your new projects.

Proud of you, brotha.

Hope all the best for you brother been watching since middle school now in college have a great new era man

#skateordie

I bought 2 of your first pro model from revive back in the day. I skated one and saved the other. Definitely going to keep that one clean for the end of an era. You revitalized a lot of the best parts of me over the years. I always kept in mind "Progress Daily" and keep killin it! lol. The best. Will your partnership with revive and all be coming to an end? Best of luck.

I’m so happy to be subscribed to you since 2016. Thank you for being you!❤

I always find it inspiring when you openly speak up on how you feel like this! If it’s any comfort at all, I think what you said about a show getting stale was spot on. Definitely looking forward to seeing what you are capable of outside the bubble of skateboarding 😊

Hopefully it works out for ya! Not to be negative here, but I feel like when you change a brands initial identity, it tends to fall off rather than prosper more than the previous subject matter. But you gotta do what feels best for you at the end of the day. Maybe the change will give a much better outlook on life and it could be more successful in the long term, depending on what people grab onto and how big of a talking point and interest the content is.

you got this john! excited to see the next chapter unfold. keep killing it!!

congrats on your success with the skating videos and excited to see your future

Constantly thinking (and acting towards) how you can provide more for your family, how you can become a more responsible and better dad, how you can do more of your part in the family thing. That is the most non-selfish thing you can do for your loved ones, and you're describing yourself as immature... The word you're looking for my man is not "immature". It's "awesome"! Just don't forget about yourself, you also need to feel good to make others feel good.

I’ve been watching you since I was in 8th-9th grade and you got me into skateboarding the way I am today. I’m 22 now and I thoroughly appreciate you man. Good luck with what you want to do. I’ll still be here 😎

progress and maturity are not linear, you are a great person John and are far from immature!! Keep grinding man.

cant wait to see your next skate video in 3 weeks!

Excited for the next chapter, best of luck to you both, but you got this! 🎉

Being a dad is the most amazing thing. Like you I had that same moment where I wanted to just be the best version of myself. I thought that’s what I always wanted, but it truly hit once my son was born. I skate about once a week now which I love, I don’t care about skating as much anymore in a good way. I don’t stress about clips, being good enough, etc. I work full time and workout 4 days a week. About to go back to school and work forward into changing who I am as well. I’ve been watching you since 2015, and had the pleasure to skate with you in California. Videos like this make me stoked because seeing you grow makes me wanna grow and learn also. Proud of you dude. I’ll continue to keep up with your journey and wish you nothing but the best! Congratulations to you and Sarah as well!

How many times are u going to make this video...

Im 48 and really just starting my KZread Skateboarding journey, you have inspired my since you were 14, watching you grow, progess daily, the difference business etc, do what makes you happy and whats best for you, i will continue to follow your journey. Your a great dude John!

I will never stop following you John. Im sure your new content will be as great as the skateboarding stuff and im here for it..

Holding your child for the first time changes the world around you! Good on you for recognizing that you want to re-prioritize for the benefit of your new family! Thanks for being transparent! The way you present content and facts is what captivates me so I'm here with you through the changes.

Looking forward to the new content and wishing you the best on the pivot!

Being honest, I feel a little sad because your skateboard videos always inspired me to go skate (since I'm on my late 20s, and its fucking hard lol). But, I totally understand what you are feeling. I always enjoyed your talking anyway, whether about skateboarding or other things in general, so Im gonna continue to following the channel. I wish all the best for you and for your family! Cheers, from Brazil! Keep killing it!

This is great, love that your doing what’s best for your family

Best of luck in any venture John! You’re a great dude and I’m sure you’ll be an amazing father! Priorities change and growth is commendable.

turning ur back on the one thing that kept you motivated. now u have new motivation. you'll be back congrats and good luck.

Hi, follower here for you. :) As much as I love watching skate videos, the conversations you have are what drives it as well. Plus, as a art graduate and someone who made it through college on fine arts scholarships, I enjoy the art you create!

You are John Hill and more than just skateboarding. You are who you are and we all grow and change for the better. Iv always followed along not just for the skateboarding but for the dude behind the camera. Stoked for you brother and exited to see where you go. Progress daily and keep killing it!!!

Excited to see what you do next. I'd be really interested in hearing about your writing.

I’ve been around so many people that think their life has to change once they have a kid and I thought so as well when I had my first kid, it’s a natural response BUT and I repeat BUT… you do not have to give up what you love to do you’ll just have less time to do those things. When I had my first of 3 kids I thought oh no I gotta quit skateboarding and playing drums in bands and I did for 6 months. My first child is now 19 and I still skate and play in bands it’s who I am! Jon is going through the classic freak out! It’s cute… he’ll be back!

@RebelXRaven

Ай бұрын

HELL yes! The best part is getting to do this kind of shit WITH your kids!

@ShawnxEdge

Ай бұрын

@@RebelXRavenabsolutely

@SourCat420

Ай бұрын

Exactly hell take time off even if a few years he’ll skate here and there just not a fun week of it, I know how he feels and means it sucks so many ppl are dumping on him, a lot of ppl who watch I’m sure are young and don’t understand. 🤙

@ShawnxEdge

Ай бұрын

@@SourCat420 the trick is not to quit skating so when your kid is old enough to skate you didn’t lose your tricks 😆 which also happens a ton.

Congrats on the baby 🎉

Switching things up is good for the soul. Love to see the growth over the years John and looking forward to see where the next chapter unfolds. 😬

Your going to do amazing things can’t wait to see more, your videos brought me and my son together, thanks for your skate content..

Love your work dawg.. best of luck. I’ll keep following and stay on this ride 🎉 I graduated uni last night, so I’m feeeeeelin you. Don’t drop your love skating. Just shift into the new. Xx

I watched you for your skateboard videos and enjoyed your content i can see why you moved on as a career in it is limited & i hope you do carry on skating & good luck with whatever path you’re on

I resonate with this. It's interesting to hear you mention the idea of skateboarding having an income cap. This is something I strongly agree with. Around five years ago, I came across an interview with Rob Dyrdek where he discussed making the bulk of his money outside of skateboarding (and he only lost money within skating). However, it's crucial for all skateboard entrepreneurs to remember that while skateboarding may have its limits in terms of income potential, this shouldn't deter skaters from pursuing their dreams of starting a skate company. On the contrary, it's essential to take the earnings generated from their skate venture and invest them wisely into assets. This approach allows you to continue pursuing your passion for skateboarding (owning a skate shop, skatepark, having a KZread channel, etc) while also building up recurring income from ventures outside the skate industry. Mikey Taylor is a perfect example of this strategy, leveraging his income as a pro skater to launch Saint Archer and subsequently venture into real estate. Thanks for creating this video John!

Much respect been watching the vids for a min now you’ve done well in entertaining

man. didn’t think this day would come. wishing you the best, you and your family.

Enjoying the new content and looking forward to more like this! Also more vlogs!

Fallow your heart brother . Definitely look forward to your skateboarding adventures , your style of videos and just the amount of amazing skating helps me with my boring life haha but can’t wait to see the next chapter

The man that got me into skating. Love you man

thanks John, for all of the fun content. keep up the good work. :)

As someone who’s known you for a long time. I’m just happy to see you want to move forward into more things you enjoy man. I’ve slowed down skating but find ways to get the same feeling from streaming on twitch and just creating videos for myself. I understand what you’re feeling though, people say they watch you for you but then change up content and it’s dead but the true supporters and people who care will always watch because they truly enjoy your content. 💜 Keep Killing It!

Hey man I on and off watched your channel since 2015 it’s great to see you pushing towards new heights. I’m actually curious out of all your audience how many still skate because I quit ages ago

do what makes you happy. i’ve been around since your first force unboxing and will be around forever until your last upload. progress daily and keep killing it!

As hard as you worked to make skateboarding your profession, we (your fans) mainly got to see you at the top. Now we get to see you at the bottom! Its inspiring to see somebody work and fail and progress daily. We love ya, John! ❤

Do more podcasts! With orher skaters, people like me love. Look at how it Launched Lamonts channel back on track just by doing simple podcasts

Whatever you make it will be interesting. I just want to watch your videos!

good for you, still got my support and your still a legend man

You got this John! I’m one of those who are a fan of you, our life is a story and you’re entering a new chapter 👏🏽 this is gonna be great.

Welcome to dadhood! The thoughts you're having are the prerequisites when going down the path of becoming a good dad. You will find balance. I keep saying this is the year for "skate dads". There's a lot of us out here.

May God bless you on your journey John Hill❤🙏

John you are awesome person. Watching this video made me feel good about the chapter wants me to walk in. Skateboarding will always be around. Family is forever. God bless you and Sarah and your daughter. I needed to hear this tonight. Love you man

I been watching you a long time. No matter what you decide to do you’re gonna succeed. I’m along for the ride. LET’S GO!

Hi John, long time sub from both your channel and revive crew. I went through parenthood recently as well and whilst it maybe can feel like you are making a sacrifice, you are honestly dealing with a blessing. Enjoy the kid, your wife, and the process. You are in a position where you are lucky to have the financial freedom to develop as a person, go for it. Keep your hobbies for you. Best of luck from one dad to another.

I realy understand the feelings you have and i will still be here and watch your videos. Your daughter is so beautiful and have 2 awesome parents, can't wait to see your videos and see your daughter grow up.

Good luck with the new content and the next adventure in your life.

I am older, and not a skateboarder... but I loved watching your passion of it and of your graphic art. originally I found you from watching sara's videos which i am still a big fan of, but I have also enjoyed seeing the collaboration and growth of you two. I look forward to seeing your next adventure. Congrats on everything up to this point and Good luck on the next journey! and on a side note, people will always have opinions and criticisms , but as long as its the decision you have made for YOU, and your family, and not for others.. then its the right decision!

I randomly stumbled upon one of your videos about shark wheels from 7 years and it was a whole vlog style thing with you and your gf and it was a great vibe so I clicked on your profile and see this. Sad how growing up kills the genuine happiness you had

So proud of you. I don't know you personally or anything but it's hard to make the call where you acknowledge that the thing your making isn't for the joy of it anymore. Only skate for the love of skating. It makes me happy to see you evolve and continue to find whatever makes you happy while earning your livelihood. Congrats on the new addition to the family! All the best!