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00:33And as always, thank you guys so much for all the love and support. I love you guys. And
00:39let's go ahead and start today's video.
00:42This is the world's tiniest bedroom. Today, Jordan Matter is an extremely successful YouTuber
00:47with over 25 million subscribers and over 10 billion views.
00:54He's often seen collaborating with his gymnast daughter Salish and YouTuber son Hudson.
01:01But before all his YouTube success, Jordan faced challenges just like everybody else.
01:06Is this going to be every night?
01:15You're such a loser, Jordan. They should call you Jor-dumb.
01:21Don't listen to him, Jordan. Just focus on the ball. Just focus on the ball.
01:24Yes! Yes!
01:41Yes!
01:42Yes!
01:43Yes!
01:43All right!
01:44Yes!
01:45Yes!
01:46Yes!
01:47Yes!
01:48Yes!
01:49It doesn't even matter, Jordan.
01:56You're such a loser.
01:58Even your family didn't even come here to see you play.
02:12Well, you, you did your thing.
02:18What?
02:19Hey, Jordan.
02:22Sorry if I was giving you a hard time, a moment.
02:26But, um, in all seriousness, good game, man.
02:31Uh, thank you.
02:32Don't mention it.
02:37There's my little baby Ruth.
02:39Grandpa.
02:40How did the game go?
02:41I got the winning home run.
02:42Is that right?
02:45Congratulations, kid.
02:47You must feel fantastic.
02:48Hey, I'm sorry I missed it.
02:52I had a photo shoot.
02:54I know.
02:55It's fine.
02:56Let's get out of here.
02:59What's that?
03:00What a loser.
03:08Oh, look at him.
03:09Wow, looks like your dad is here after all.
03:20Physically at least, not mentally.
03:22Oh, nice.
03:24Hey, kid.
03:25I'm here to help you practice.
03:29The game resented.
03:30And he made the winning home run.
03:33It doesn't matter.
03:34We need to train.
03:36Let's get back out there.
03:38Come on.
03:38But I'm hungry.
03:40You need to work on your position.
03:46Your feet should line up like this when you pitch.
03:49Not like some ballerina how you stand.
03:52It's getting late.
03:53I should get Jordan home.
03:55No.
03:56He's got to get this right.
03:57Now throw another pitch, kid.
03:59But I'm tired.
04:00See?
04:01This is why you'll never be anything in life, Jordan.
04:05You don't work hard enough.
04:08I'll drive you.
04:10I got it.
04:15Are you okay?
04:16Do you mind if you go over to Mom's?
04:18I haven't been there in a while.
04:20Are you sure you want to do that?
04:22You remember what happened the last time.
04:30Paola, I'm here with your son.
04:44He has exciting news for you about his game.
04:49Maybe she got a job.
04:50And does that work?
04:52Job?
04:54I don't think so, Jordan.
04:57What was that?
04:58Can we go around and peek and see if anyone's home?
05:01They didn't answer.
05:03It's best we get going.
05:04But we came all the way here.
05:06Please.
05:08Please.
05:16I'll look.
05:17I'll look.
05:25Is she home?
05:26You know, I think you're right.
05:31I think she must be working.
05:34Oh, come on, kiddo.
05:37You can stay with me.
05:38We'll work on some photos.
05:41We'll check in later.
05:42And this photo here, that's a hummingbird, hovering just over that beautiful flower.
05:59I waited for hours, camera in hand, until it finally came into view.
06:08The colors were so vivid.
06:11I could hardly believe my eyes.
06:13And National Geographic loved it as much as I did.
06:20They used it for a feature about wildlife in the tropics.
06:27Wow.
06:28Grandpa.
06:28I want to be successful like you one day.
06:32All rich and famous.
06:34There's more to success than money and recognition, Jordan.
06:37What do you mean?
06:40Real success is nothing without family.
06:46I spend so much time traveling and working and it breaks my heart when I see your father.
06:56But hey, at least my son did something right, having you.
07:12And you know, Jordan, you're all going to do even bigger things than me in your life.
07:20You just watch.
07:22What's up, Jay?
07:27What's up?
07:28All right.
07:29Yeah.
07:32Got those waters you requested?
07:37Keep crushing it, man.
07:43Hi, guys.
07:44How are we doing?
07:45Doing great.
07:45How are you doing?
07:46Good.
07:48Is there anything that I can get started for you?
07:50Hey.
07:51Hey.
07:52Server.
07:53Server.
07:54I'm talking to you.
07:55Sorry.
07:56Just give me one second.
07:56I will be right back.
07:59Hi.
08:00This pasta sucks, man.
08:01Oh, well, I'm sorry to hear about that.
08:03Is there anything specifically wrong with it or?
08:06Why don't you just stop talking?
08:08Why don't you try it yourself?
08:19Jordan.
08:19You okay?
08:20You okay?
08:22You know, dude, when I was a kid, I thought that I was going to be rich and I was going to
08:30be successful.
08:31I thought that I was going to be somebody.
08:33I thought I'd be working my dream job.
08:35I don't know.
08:36I don't know.
08:37Here I am getting spaghetti dumped in my head and breaking my back for two nickels.
08:42Dude, we're going to be all right.
08:44You're going to be all right.
08:46You see all this?
08:47This is just temporary.
08:49You're going to nail that audition.
08:50Man, I'm telling you, they're going to...
08:51Dave, my next audition.
08:53Shoot.
08:53Dude, I'm getting late.
08:55Wait, hold up, dude.
08:57Whoa.
08:58Where are you going?
08:59You can't leave yet.
09:01You need to wait for coverage.
09:03Look, Jim, I know that and I'm really, really sorry, but I have an audition that I have to
09:06get to and I can't wait.
09:07Of course you can wait.
09:10Unless you don't want a job to come back to.
09:22Ever since I was little, I knew I was destined for the stage.
09:26Bringing characters to life and telling stories that made people laugh or cry or maybe, maybe
09:33even change the way that they see the world.
09:35I dreamt about it.
09:36I was so close.
09:38I can feel it.
09:40I've never wanted anything more than to perform.
09:44I've never been more ready for anything in my entire life.
09:48So you see, I have to leave.
09:57Thanks for coming in.
09:59How many more do we have?
10:00I don't know.
10:01Fifty, maybe sixty.
10:04You can go.
10:05Would you like to see it again?
10:06Or maybe, maybe something different.
10:07I have another monologue that I've...
10:09Sorry.
10:09We're moving on.
10:11Send the next actor in on your way out.
10:12Please.
10:13You don't, you don't understand.
10:14I, I lost my waiter job so that I could come to this audition.
10:17Well, the good news is there's other waiter jobs out there.
10:20Please.
10:21You can go.
10:22I believe this guy.
10:26So all I need is another actress sob story today.
10:29I mean, there's one thing if it was George Clooney.
10:30But he's not.
10:37Hey, honey.
10:38Hi.
10:38I'm sorry I'm late.
10:39Okay.
10:40Okay.
10:44How'd it go?
10:45Don't stress.
10:49There'll be more auditions, okay?
10:53Sit down.
10:54What?
10:55Sit down.
10:56What?
10:57Right there.
10:58What's going on?
10:59Sit down.
11:00Okay.
11:00Close your eyes.
11:02Welcome.
11:02Okay.
11:07What are you doing?
11:09Okay.
11:09Open them up.
11:17Open?
11:17Yep.
11:19Happy birthday.
11:21You thought I'd forget.
11:23I didn't forget.
11:24And now, I'm going to sing you a song.
11:27Really?
11:27Yeah.
11:27Are you ready?
11:29Okay.
11:30Happy birthday to you.
11:34Happy birthday to you.
11:36Happy birthday, dear Lauren.
11:40The best thing of my life, and I love you so much.
11:43It's kind of crazy, but I don't care.
11:46Happy birthday to you.
11:53Okay.
11:53Make a wish.
11:54A wish?
11:55Ready?
11:56Yeah.
12:01Let me see.
12:02Jordan, this is an amazing photo.
12:10You really do have a gift?
12:12Yeah, I guess all those years in the dark with my grandpa rubbed off on me.
12:15Yeah.
12:17Too bad a success, didn't.
12:20Guess my dad was right about me.
12:22You think you're going to be what?
12:25Actor?
12:25Baseball player?
12:32Now, with those skills, you'll be nothing.
12:38Nothing.
12:47Hey.
12:48Hey, hey, hey.
12:50You know, maybe it's time you take that photography class.
12:54No, no, we can't afford that.
12:55You know we can't afford that.
12:57I don't know.
12:58What if I took the photography class and it still didn't work out?
13:00What then?
13:01Well, you'll never know if you don't try, right?
13:09Hello?
13:11Yes, this is Lauren.
13:13Really?
13:14No.
13:16That's amazing.
13:17Yes.
13:17Thank you so much.
13:20When does it start?
13:23Next week.
13:24Uh...
13:25Sorry, I'm leaving.
13:35What?
13:35No, don't be sorry.
13:37Vet school has always been your dream.
13:38Yeah, but what about the money?
13:40You sure you're going to be okay with just the waiter income?
13:42Yeah, about the waiter job.
13:44I, um...
13:46That's me.
13:50Okay.
13:50Take care of yourself, okay?
13:53Mm-hmm.
13:55And I'll take care of us.
13:58Wes?
14:05Really?
14:06Yeah.
14:07You're going to be your father, Jordan?
14:09I love you so much.
14:13I know.
14:13I love you too.
14:14Jordan, I'm chasing my dreams.
14:23Go chase yours.
14:24Go chase yours.
14:24My dream is to be a photographer, just like my grandfather.
14:43My grandfather worked for National Geographic, Vogue, and even did a project for President Kennedy.
14:49You really think you're going to be like that?
14:51Yeah, right.
14:52You're going to grow up to be a loser at it, just like your dad.
14:56That's enough from you, Jeff.
14:58I'm sorry I let you down, Grandpa.
15:19Hey.
15:20What are you doing here?
15:23Found this on the door.
15:25Okay?
15:26Well, if you just came here to tell me what kind of a failure...
15:28No, that's not why I'm here.
15:31I came because I want to make things right.
15:36I'm sorry.
15:39Look.
15:41Sorry I wasn't a great father to you, son.
15:44I wanted to be.
15:46I did.
15:48But...
15:49I had to work through my own demons.
16:04Yeah, I can understand that.
16:08I got mine on, too.
16:10I want to make it up to you, son.
16:12Make up for lost time.
16:13I don't really know how you're going to do that.
16:17My life's a mess.
16:19I'm broke.
16:20I don't have a job.
16:22Can't even afford a photography class.
16:27And now Lauren's pregnant.
16:30I don't know what to do.
16:31That's not really how I ever imagined bringing a kid into the world.
16:34I'm going to be a grandfather?
16:35Father.
16:36Yeah.
16:40Why don't I teach you photography?
16:43I grew up watching your grandfather.
16:47He taught me everything.
16:49Please.
16:50Let me teach you.
17:05Remember when we used to take those walks down by the Hudson River when we were first together?
17:32Well, yeah, I've been thinking about a name for the baby.
17:36And I thought that we'd name him Hudson.
17:38What do you think?
17:40I love it.
17:42How's the job hunt going?
17:44Well, actually, you will be glad to see that...
17:51Oh, um, sorry, honey.
17:55I'm going to be right back.
17:56Okay?
17:56Sorry.
18:02Sorry, honey.
18:17Who was it?
18:19I don't know.
18:20It was nobody.
18:20I guess I...
18:21I guess they just had the wrong house or something.
18:22All right, homie.
18:30So it was looking like you could stay a week.
18:31You know, at least until my girl gets back into town.
18:33Thanks, man.
18:34It means a lot, bro.
18:35No problem.
18:36So did you ever learn that dream photography job you were telling me about?
18:39Oh, man.
18:41I don't know if you'd call it that.
18:43Okay, Cooper.
18:44Let's see a nice big smile, okay?
18:47Cheese.
18:47Cheese.
18:50I know.
18:51I know, I know.
18:51How about I bring out a friend, okay?
18:57Hi, Cooper.
18:58How about a nice big...
19:00I really hope I'm not doing this for the next 10 years.
19:10Hey, buddy.
19:11Hey, buddy.
19:11Just look this way.
19:12Perfect.
19:12Perfect.
19:13Now, can I just get a smile on your face?
19:15Come on, just like a big smile as if you just opened a present because Christmas is coming,
19:19right?
19:20This is school calling.
19:20It's about Salish.
19:23Hello?
19:24My daughter did what today?
19:33Unbelievable.
19:34I'm sorry.
19:35I'm going to have to call you right back.
19:36These photos are terrible.
19:38If I wanted photos of my daughter screaming and crying, I'd have taken them myself at home.
19:43I'm so sorry.
19:45I tried my best and just she wouldn't calm down.
19:47But that's what I'm paying a professional for.
19:50Or in this case, not paying.
19:52But if you don't pay me, it's going to come out of my check.
19:55Well, that's not my problem.
19:56You should have done your job, Jordan.
19:57Hey, wait a minute.
20:01I know you.
20:03You're Jordan Matter.
20:06I'm Jeff.
20:06Remember me?
20:07You're such a loser, Jordan.
20:09They should call you Jordan Dumb.
20:10You're the little twerk from my old baseball team.
20:13And look at you now.
20:15Wow.
20:16I always knew you'd be a loser.
20:18But I didn't realize it'd be this bad.
20:21Come on.
20:22Like father, like daughter.
20:27Sorry about that.
20:39Hey, sweetheart.
20:40Just checking your ETA.
20:42We're getting ready to have dinner.
20:43You're going to have to eat without me.
20:44I've got another client waiting.
20:46You promised the kids you'd make it tonight.
20:48You're not coming again?
20:50He's never here.
20:52I'm really sorry.
20:54I'll try to be home for dessert.
20:56I love you.
20:57Love you, honey.
20:59Tell your dad you love him.
21:04I'll see you tonight.
21:07Love you, guys.
21:13Come in.
21:16The next kid's ready to shoot.
21:18Looks like he's hopped up on sugar, so buckle up.
21:27You're sad you're missing dinner with your family.
21:29Yeah.
21:30Yeah.
21:32But honestly, it's more than that.
21:37My grandfather was a renowned photographer who took pictures that inspired people from all over the world.
21:44I wanted to be just like him.
21:46I wanted to be just like him.
21:47Do something different.
21:48Something that would make pictures feel alive and with energy.
21:56Something like this.
21:57Jordan spent the next few years photographing different ballerinas and dancers.
22:24Over time, he became one of the best in the world at it, publishing multiple books, building his rep, and growing his own studio.
22:35This one was my personal favorite, almost reminiscent of the Romantic era.
22:41You see how the sun perfectly just accentuates the leg and it just all melts together?
22:46Thank you so much, Jordan.
22:48These portraits are so full of life.
22:51Honestly, I thought before coming here that you photoshopped everything.
22:55Ah.
22:56But seeing your work now, I was proven wrong.
23:01Well, don't feel too bad.
23:02Most people think that my work is photoshopped, but it's not.
23:06It's all hard work and sacrifice.
23:08Dad! Dad!
23:09Hudson?
23:11Hey, how was class?
23:14Good.
23:15Good.
23:15Yeah.
23:16It's good to see you.
23:16You too.
23:17You too.
23:17A lot of sacrifice.
23:22Have you seen this behind-the-scenes footage?
23:27It's gold.
23:29See?
23:30If people saw stuff like this, they'd know you don't use photoshop.
23:33It's too bad we can't show this video to everybody.
23:36What if we uploaded it to YouTube?
23:38Yes.
23:39That's a great idea, Sandy.
23:41What do you say, Jordan?
23:43What's YouTube?
23:46Hi, honey.
23:46Hey.
23:49Hey.
23:50Hey.
23:50Where's Hudson and Say?
23:55They went to bed early.
23:56I told them Santa wouldn't come otherwise.
23:58Well, I guess these are for Santa now.
24:01But, guess what?
24:04Salish had her dance recital.
24:07She was a star.
24:13I can't believe I missed it.
24:16Say must have been so upset.
24:17I know I was.
24:20Even your family didn't even come here to see you play.
24:25And somehow, I became the parent that doesn't show up.
24:32Hey.
24:35Don't be so hard on yourself.
24:37We all know how hard you've been working.
24:41You helped move us into this house.
24:42You made quite a name for yourself in photography.
24:47You should be so proud of your success.
24:50Success.
24:52When I was a kid, my grandfather told me success is meaningless without family.
24:57I now know what he meant.
25:04I know what he meant.
25:15Hey.
25:15I am grateful for everything.
25:19It's just...
25:20I just wish that there was a way for me to make money while spending time with all of you.
25:26That's all.
25:27You're telling me 500,000 people have seen this video?
25:39I think you could get even more views.
25:41You just need to increase your retention rate.
25:42Retention rate?
25:43Yeah.
25:44I was checking out your channel analytics,
25:45and I think it would help you if you added an end screen and better optimize your thumbnails.
25:49How do you know so much about this?
25:51I'm Gen Z.
25:52It's what we do.
25:53YouTube.
25:54Jordan!
25:55Come quick!
26:00She just did the back walkover for the first time.
26:03No!
26:03I missed it!
26:05Again!
26:06It's okay!
26:07Honey, do it again!
26:08Wait, Dad.
26:09Record it.
26:11But I've never shown my family on video before.
26:14Maybe now's the time to start.
26:16Instead of the dance videos, we could do a family channel.
26:19Do you really think that people would watch?
26:22Maybe not you, Dad.
26:23But I'm sure they'd be Team Salish.
26:26Well, I can't argue with that.
26:35After his behind-the-scenes dance videos gained traction on YouTube,
26:40Jordan transitioned to making videos about his family.
26:43And those videos blew up.
26:45Since starting, he has amassed billions of views, has won many awards, has worked with
26:54major brands and celebrities, and is now one of the most successful YouTubers in the world.
27:00None of which he'd be able to do without his family.
27:04Okay, but can you tell me anything else Mom might want for her birthday?
27:10Anything.
27:11Ooh, maybe you should get her an iPhone.
27:13Okay, nice try.
27:14Maybe she would give it to me, and then maybe I would keep it.
27:17And then maybe I would take a...
27:18Oh, my gosh, my gosh, my gosh.
27:20You're a Jordan Matter.
27:21Yeah.
27:21I love you and your family.
27:23I'm obsessed with your channel.
27:24Amazing, thank you.
27:25Hey, Kelsey, who are you talking to?
27:28No way.
27:29Jeff from baseball.
27:31How you doing?
27:32Dad, you know Jordan Matter?
27:35Oh, that was a long time ago.
27:36That's so cool.
27:37Can I get a picture?
27:37Absolutely.
27:38All right, well, take care.
27:42Great to meet you.
27:43Have a...
27:44I just want to say I'm sorry for you now.
27:47Oh.
27:48Yeah, like I said, that was a long time ago.
27:51It's all good.
27:52Can I ask you something?
27:54Of course.
27:54What's the best part of success?
27:56Is it getting recognized or being able to buy whatever you want?
27:59The best part of success is actually being able to share it with my wife and kids.
28:04Because success is nothing without family.
28:06Oh, wait, sorry.
28:08Speaking of which.
28:09Hey, little girl.
28:11Tell mom I am absolutely coming home for dinner.
28:14But I am not getting you a new iPhone.
28:17Okay?
28:17All right.
28:18Love you.
28:19Bye.
28:19Listen, good seeing you again.
28:21It's great to meet you.
28:22Have a good day.
28:22Bye-bye, guys.
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