I might get my own reality show on Discovery/History channel.

[GeorgeG.]

That's pretty cool! I may tune it and watch. I think Gas Monkey, Diesel Brothers and Garage Squad are pretty entertaining to watch.

Be sure to throw a DFWM shout out!

[Jewrrick]

That's pretty cool! I may tune it and watch. I think Gas Monkey, Diesel Brothers and Garage Squad are pretty entertaining to watch.

Be sure to throw a DFWM shout out!

LOL that's a good way to drive in some new boobs...I mean blood...definitely meant blood...

[46Tbird]

Congradulations man, that's awesome!

It would definitely be a lot easier but it seems like competition shows like that don't last.

There is no such thing as a TV show that lasts. Except the damned Simpsons, that show has some lasting power.

But as a presenter, you have the opportunity to become known for more than just the work that gets done. For example, do you know who Mike Rowe is? Now think of how many names you remember of people that were featured on Dirty Jobs.

[Chili]

Congradulations man, that's awesome!



There is no such thing as a TV show that lasts. Except the damned Simpsons, that show has some lasting power.

But as a presenter, you have the opportunity to become known for more than just the work that gets done. For example, do you know who Mike Rowe is? Now think of how many names you remember of people that were featured on Dirty Jobs.

But the other gig can be like Roadkill!!

That's awesome man, I hope it works out!

[stephen4785]

My cousin has a production company. Not as big as these guys but he's been in the industry for 15 years. He referred me to his lawyer for any paper work and said for me to go talk to an agent.

[stephen4785]

Congradulations man, that's awesome!



There is no such thing as a TV show that lasts. Except the damned Simpsons, that show has some lasting power.

But as a presenter, you have the opportunity to become known for more than just the work that gets done. For example, do you know who Mike Rowe is? Now think of how many names you remember of people that were featured on Dirty Jobs.

Mike Rowe is by far one of my favorite celebrities. I quote his "don't follow your passion" interview all the time.

[CWO]

Wear your brand because that's where you'll make your money.

This x1,000,000

[CWO]

Mike Rowe is by far one of my favorite celebrities. I quote his "don't follow your passion" interview all the time.

Scott Adams suggests the same thing

[Rick Modena]

Congrats and hope you land a nice TV gig.

[GeorgeG.]

LOL that's a good way to drive in some new boobs...I mean blood...definitely meant blood...

Lord knows we need some boobs to crash this sausage fest around here.

[Sean88gt]

Pretty damn cool.

[Juiced4v]

Pretty damn cool!

[stephen4785]

Wear your brand because that's where you'll make your money.

Me and the other youtuber are thinking about getting a shop in FT Worth and starting another business together just for this show. Opening an equipment modification/restoration/sales/rental. Specifically just to create a brand so we can capitalize on the advertisement and promotional opportunities.

[Strychnine]

Me and the other youtuber are thinking about getting a shop in FT Worth and starting another business together just for this show. Opening an equipment modification/restoration/sales/rental. Specifically just to create a brand so we can capitalize on the advertisement and promotional opportunities.

Just a thought from our experiences (my wife has worked with production companies and been "offered her own show" on HGTV a couple times)

Don't spend a dime yet, and if the production company asks you to then they're blowing smoke up your ass - you have a long way to go.

The production company approaches the talent (you) and says "We have this idea and we want you."
You'll sign a 6 month non-compete that keeps you from taking their idea to any other production company or working with any other production companies during that time.
Then you'll spend time filming a "sizzle reel" (~5 min demo reel) that showcases your personality, the idea behind the show, etc.
The production company will take that and go shop it around to the networks. They'll be competing against a bunch of other production companies around the country for any and all show ideas - all going after just a few TV slots.
And most don't make it.

Not trying to be a downer, just want to help you see the bigger picture.

One of the better pitches my wife has been approached with was a show that would catch people going into the JP for a courthouse wedding and give them a big awesome wedding in less than two weeks... HGTV thought about it, it made it through a couple rounds of decision making, and then they declined. I'll PM you a link to the demo for it.

No matter what happens, stay in touch with the production guys. The team that we worked with on one idea actually did other work for HGTV which is how we ended up being flown out to Nashville and being on a gameshow on that network a few years ago.

[stephen4785]

Just a thought from our experiences (my wife has worked with production companies and been "offered her own show" on HGTV a couple times)

Don't spend a dime yet, and if the production company asks you to then they're blowing smoke up your ass - you have a long way to go.

The production company approaches the talent (you) and says "We have this idea and we want you."
You'll sign a 6 month non-compete that keeps you from taking their idea to any other production company or working with any other production companies during that time.
Then you'll spend time filming a "sizzle reel" (~5 min demo reel) that showcases your personality, the idea behind the show, etc.
The production company will take that and go shop it around to the networks. They'll be competing against a bunch of other production companies around the country for any and all show ideas - all going after just a few TV slots.
And most don't make it.

Not trying to be a downer, just want to help you see the bigger picture.

One of the better pitches my wife has been approached with was a show that would catch people going into the JP for a courthouse wedding and give them a big awesome wedding in less than two weeks... HGTV thought about it, it made it through a couple rounds of decision making, and then they declined. I'll PM you a link to the demo for it.

No matter what happens, stay in touch with the production guys. The team that we worked with on one idea actually did other work for HGTV which is how we ended up being flown out to Nashville and being on a gameshow on that network a few years ago.

That's awesome man. Thanks for the advice. Neither one of us are going to change anything or spend a dime on anything until(if) we get a confirmed "we want to do certain amount of episodes and we'll pay x amount". Even then it depends on what our deals are. Both of us have our own businesses and we both are doing extremely well so we're not going to derail our gigs to be on TV unless it can make us more money than we make now. The production company guy we spoke to yesterday said that there might not be anything to come out of it but we won't know until they pitch it. Even if nothing pans out I'm still flattered that two different companies approached me for an idea of a show.