The Always Creating Show

With no school this year I have more freedom than I've ever had before. I talk about my desire to make more content, to travel more, and how my TikTok has really taken off!

"Steven is a young creative from Toronto, ON who specializes in photo, video, graphic design, creative directing, and social media marketing. He’s helped build brands for NBA players, entertainers, and social influencers through the skills & knowledge he’s acquired through building his own personal brand. Steven boasts over 100,000 YouTube subscribers and 11,000,000+ views spreading across his YouTube channel. This has given him the opportunity to work on projects with brands such as Motorola and travel across the world and work in France, Belgium, China, and Ghana, among other countries. " Follow Kahari King: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KahariHKing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahari_king/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZr3_EGUSbrH8vg937EQ-8g

Learn about how I stay motivated every day in my realm of work, where I get my inspiration & more in this podcast with my good friend James on his podcast! Subscribe to VisualArts: www.youtube.com/VisualJD

A couple of months ago I went on a trip to Ghana with the Rozaay Management Book & Sneaker Drive to give back to the local communities. All the donations we were received we collected from the neighboring cities in Toronto. Learn more: www.rozaaymgmt.com/charity/

"Today we interview 85k+ subscribed professional-grade photographer and graphic artist Steven Van on how rappers can make professional artwork and music videos for their raps. We discuss what it feels like when you learn how to make a music video, how to build a fanbase with professional photographers, how to find a photographer for a photo shoot, what it's like to learn how to shoot a music video, any much more!" TIMESTAMPS: 0:47 Who are you and how did you discover How To Rap? 2:49 Why do you think rappers don’t take photo work more seriously? 4:45 How do I approach photographers? How much? Can I finesse them? 7:00 Do student photographers bring their own cameras and do their own editing after the photo shoot? Thanks 7:55 What are the basic quality differences in cameras? Phones? 10:13 Is it even important for rappers to learn this kind of stuff? 12:50 What about fonts? What should I learn about them? 14:24 Quick tips for making Instagram photos look better? 16:16 What’s all this

"Today we interview 85k+ subscribed professional-grade photographer and graphic artist Steven Van on how rappers can make professional artwork and music videos for their raps. We discuss what it feels like when you learn how to make a music video, how to build a fanbase with professional photographers, how to find a photographer for a photo shoot, what it's like to learn how to shoot a music video, any much more!" TIMESTAMPS: 0:47 Who are you and how did you discover How To Rap? 2:49 Why do you think rappers don’t take photo work more seriously? 4:45 How do I approach photographers? How much? Can I finesse them? 7:00 Do student photographers bring their own cameras and do their own editing after the photo shoot? Thanks 7:55 What are the basic quality differences in cameras? Phones? 10:13 Is it even important for rappers to learn this kind of stuff? 12:50 What about fonts? What should I learn about them? 14:24 Quick tips for making Instagram photos look better? 16:16 What’s all this talk about “pixels”? 17:43 what about the “twilight hour” is that useful? 19:01 What are some mistakes rappers are making with their photography? 20:22 How crucial is it to shoot outside as opposed to indoors? 21:34 What should I expect on a music video shoot? 23:24 Are student photographers a good route for music videos? 25:10 If I do have to pay, what should my initial offer be to negotiate? 26:27 The importance of investing in Adobe products? 27:25 How to learn to edit my own photos like a professional? 30:33 How to build a following on social media?

In this episode, Benjamin Designs does an interview with me and we answer questions in this YouTube live stream about graphic design. TIMESTAMPS 00:07 - Intro 01:10 - A background on Steven Van. What does he do? When did he start? What made him start YouTube? 03:32 - How did you stand out from others in your community? 05:55 - How do you stay positive in the early stages, just starting off? 09:15 - Why did you start Graphic Design? 10:30 - How did you interact with bigger people in your field? 12:58 - What is your take on switching up content for more views/subscribers? 14:20 - What do you think about using templates and copying bigger people in your community? 15:10 - How to you intake from people critiquing your work, is it helpful or does it pulls you down? 16:42 - What is the best way to find out whats trending in your community? 18:10 - Do you have any advice for someone starting off in this field? 20:41 - Would you say that you have an advantage over the older people in your fie

In this episode of the podcast, I'm speaking to music video director, photographer & videographer, Joe Moore. For the past 2 years, Joe has been working for 2 Chainz on tour and has also worked for Lil Durk among other artists. In this episode of the podcast, I'm speaking to music video director, photographer & videographer, Joe Moore. For the past 2 years, Joe has been working for 2 Chainz on tour and has also worked for Lil Durk among other artists. TIMESTAMPS 00:08 - How we first connected through the Instagram DM. 02:07 - What did you do growing up? 03:57 - When/what was your first paid gig? 05:27 - How did you get into music videos? 09:27 - How did you start working for 2 Chainz and Lil Durk? 14:42 - How is life on the road and being on tour? 18:30 - What was your situation when you moved to Atlanta? 21:18 - Why is building a team around you so important? 26:39 - How goes into making a music video? 29:09 - What's your stance on giving credit to photographers & videographers? 33:

On this episode on the VANCAST, I bring on Justin Odisho​ and we talk about what to do after high school/college, decision making and growing your YouTube channel! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:12 - How We Met 02:13 - How Justin Grew his Channel 04:45 - How School/Work Can Be Balanced with YouTube 08:27 - What to Do After School 09:38 - What I'm Aiming For 12:35 - How Time is Over and Underestimated 14:12 - Importance of Sleep 17:46 - Video Consistency 18:12 - Organization of Ideas 22:50 - How to Use Time Wisely 23:25 - How to Balance Highs and Lows 24:53 - Final Thoughts

We talk about life as a young entrepreneur and why one person can change the course of your career. We go in-depth about how we conduct business, get clients and plans for the future. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro/Guest Introductions 06:20 - How do you choose ideas? 09:45 - How do you outsource projects? 12:08 - Guest intros 14:39 - Are your parents supportive of your hustle? 17:55 - How do you balance school and your personal projects? 20:10 - Have you always been into Entrepreneurship? 24:10 - How do you get inspired/motivation to do your hustle? 28:58 - Post Malone and Steven Van. 32:50 - Using events to get clients/connections. 36:35 - Your age doesn't mean anything. 38:20 - Get a platform for yourself + making connections + being proud of your craft 55:40 - Doing free work 57:50 - It's who you know

We talk about life as a young entrepreneur and why one person can change the course of your career. We go in-depth about how we conduct business, get clients and plans for the future. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro/Guest Introductions 06:20 - How do you choose ideas? 09:45 - How do you outsource projects? 12:08 - Guest intros 14:39 - Are your parents supportive of your hustle? 17:55 - How do you balance school and your personal projects? 20:10 - Have you always been into Entrepreneurship? 24:10 - How do you get inspired/motivation to do your hustle? 28:58 - Post Malone and Steven Van. 32:50 - Using events to get clients/connections. 36:35 - Your age doesn't mean anything. 38:20 - Get a platform for yourself + making connections + being proud of your craft 55:40 - Doing free work 57:50 - It's who you know LISTEN ON Anchor: https://anchor.fm/van iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/vancast/id1234121771 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/stevenvan/sets/vancast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iq4h6sig3mbosll5g6qol4llk2y Prodigy Mob: Website: http://prodigymob.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prodigymob Twitter: https://twitter.com/prodigymob Medium: https://medium.com/@prodigymob Bryan Sanders: Instagram: https://instagram.com/CulllenPeterson Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamBryanSanders Cullen Peterson: Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamBryanSanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/CullenRPeterson

"In this episode of Cheek 2 Cheek, we will we conduct an interview with a VISIONARY in the YouTube community."

"In this episode of Cheek 2 Cheek, we will we conduct an interview with a VISIONARY in the YouTube community. This man keeps building a name for himself with his tutorials, photography, and graphic designs talents. The one and only: Steven Van! This 16-year-old has come onto the scene and has had a direct impact in the community. We will delve into Steven's passions and how he first built his famous YouTube channel that now has reached almost 80,000 subscribers and over 8 million views."

I share my personal advice and tips on growing a YouTube channel in order to be successful on YouTube. I will give out some tips & tricks to get more views and subscribers on YouTube. This video will teach you the steps required in order to be successful on YouTube.

I met Timothy DeLaGhetto at the Buffer Festival in Toronto and he gave me some advice. Really cool guy.

I answer some questions about my graphic design work, my opinions on stuff and more in this interview with Intensify Designs!

In episode 4 of the VANCAST, I bring on a wedding filmmaker, the creator of "Wedding Film School", Kraig Adams! We talk filmmaking, film school, career choices, friends & relationships, the city, affiliate marketing, brand deals, personal growth & much, much more! 0:20 Introduction 2:15 What got you started? 3:35 Is film school worth it? 5:30 Wedding Film School + Second channels 8:15 Different streams of revenue on YouTube 11:34 How to reach out to brands 13:30 Communicating with brands 15:37 Doing free work 16:45 Quality vs. Quantity 18:14 Being Original 21:56 Success and Goals 24:40 Advice for people going to/graduating university 29:30 Kraig after college 33:40 Networking and Relationships 35:35 The one thing I wish I knew in college 38:27 How do you price your work? 40:10 How did you get into wedding filmmaking? 42:15 What are your interests besides video?

Too many people aren't going anywhere because they're not making decisions and aren't taking chances. I share some of my experiences with doing things that seemed useless and "a waste of time".

Learn about Talentsy and why I think it's the best "YouTube Network". There are a lot of MCNs (multi-channel networks) who are taking money from YouTube channels and providing little to no services. There are small channels being scammed out of their money for apps and services that you can access without joining YouTube networks like Freedom, ScaleLab, Machinima, TGN etc.. With Talentsy, you pay the same $8 every month no matter how much you make, with no lock-in contract, with the same services but with better 1-on-1 support. Join Talentsy: https://my.talentsy.com/r/steven Join ScaleLab Gaming: http://scalelab.com/apply/gaming?referral=124766 "The Truth" About YouTube Networks: http://youtu.be/G25BnIOlXTY The top 5 YouTube Networks you can join: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lAVKS9SS3s More about YouTube networks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS26RPOhAS08zSA-KV8sOaUsnabFlBqfS

I talk about the struggles of a small YouTube channel trying to grow a YouTube channel in 2017 with other big channels in the way. Why can I get more views? Why can't I get more subscribers? Is it impossible to grow your channel in this 2017?