The Try Guys, a group of four friends (Keith, Zach, Eugene, and Ned), left their jobs at BuzzFeed to start their own production company. They invested their own money, took out a second mortgage, and worked tirelessly to set up their new office and create content for their YouTube channel. The video follows their journey, from the initial decision to leave BuzzFeed to the launch of their new channel. They face numerous challenges, including Ned's unexpected early baby arrival, Eugene's movie role, and the stress of meeting deadlines. Despite the obstacles, they successfully launch their channel, which quickly gains a large following, eventually reaching over a million subscribers. The video showcases their excitement, creativity, and camaraderie as they embark on this new venture.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Zach left his job at BuzzFeed in April after working there for four years.
2. The next day, Zach started a company with his three best friends.
3. The company is a production company based out of Ned's old house.
4. The four friends invested 25% each in the company.
5. Ned took out a second mortgage on his house to invest in the company.
6. Ned had a baby three and a half weeks early, which disrupted their plans.
7. Eugene was cast in a movie and had to leave for Texas.
8. The friends started a Patreon to raise funds for their new channel.
9. They hired a team of employees, including an editor, production coordinator, and producer.
10. They worked non-stop to prepare for their channel launch.
11. The channel launch was the most stressful time for the friends.
12. They had over 200,000 subscribers on the first day of their channel launch.
13. They reached over 1 million subscribers on their channel.
14. The friends plan to make new shows, seasons, and live shows.
15. They are considering going on tour and making merchandise.
16. Ned bought his first house and renovated it.
17. Ned is married and has a baby.
18. Eugene was away for two weeks filming a movie.
19. Keith and Zach were in charge of the company while Eugene was away.
20. The friends worked long hours, often until midnight, to prepare for their channel launch.