145. Meet The YouTuber Who Became a Netflix Star Then Quit Everything ft. Megan Batoon

What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we’re joined by Megan Batoon - a multifaceted creator, dancer, and TV host. After nearly a decade on YouTube, Megan landed a dream role as a host on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. From the outside, it looked like she was thriving, but behind the scenes, she was burnt out and needed a break. So, she stepped away from everything she had built and took a two-year hiatus. Now, she’s back—refreshed, recharged, and ready to create again on her own terms.Check out Megan here:https://www.instagram.com/meganbatoon/https://www.youtube.com/ @MeganBatoon  https://meganbatoon.substack.com/Sign up for the "Dream Client Accelerator" waitlist here:https://the505podcast.courses/SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.the505podcast.com/pricing-guideJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsLightroom Presets:https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresetsCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Chase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer00:39 - Intro1:09 - One Handed Crack3:01 - Why Megan walked away from YouTube4:52 - Balancing content while filming for Netflix6:01 - A hard conversation with her team7:11 - Dream Client Accelerator Waitlist7:38 - People think being a creator is so easy8:52 - Advice to burnt out creators11:32 - Less is more12:44 - The moment Megan knew she was doing too much13:24 - The difference between rest and recovery14:15 - Megan’s desert getaway15:37 - Unreleased merch17:45 - The need to play more18:29 - Creating for yourself vs. an audience20:35 - No one is 100% authentic online21:11 - Journaling horror stories22:49 - Always thinking about business23:52 - The moment Megan found out she got a Netflix show24:55 - Kostas was also on Netflix25:40 - The crazy Netflix production schedule28:35 - Not being in control30:25 - Storytelling on a Netflix show31:45 - Megan wants to bring HGTV to YouTube32:36 - Megan’s favorite travel destination33:45 - What makes good design34:59 - Feeling the pressure of having to be “on”36:53 - There was no time to rest38:08 - Introvert vs Extrovert40:31 - Sharing the screen with 2 cohosts44:14 - Megan’s decision to drop out of school47:37 - How Megan’s parents reacted to her decision to drop out49:25 - Caring what people think too much51:02 - Not niching down52:33 - Approaching YouTube differently now54:04 - Megan’s favorite YouTubers56:43 - A show about burnout57:15 - The business of Megan Batoon59:46 - Advice from other creators1:00:47 - How Megan afforded a two year break1:02:39 - How Megan measures success now1:03:20 - Still wanting to do YouTube and traditional media1:05:25 - Where Megan’s love for interior design stem from1:06:35 - Megan’s interior design business1:09:57 - Interior design tips1:12:39 - Megan’s happy place1:14:12 - Our dream projects1:19:35 - Megan’s favorite thrift find1:21:46 - Megan’s new podcast with Tim1:23:23 - What Megan’s trying to work on this year1:27:50 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/