It took a lot of hard work, the guts to quit full time jobs, hustle, and vision to build their channel from the ground up. It may seem like Dude Perfect’s big time fame simply comes with their territory, but it was a long road to 56+million followers! After all, “YouTuber” success stories were much fewer and farther between back when cat videos ruled the internet. To get the perfect angle, they balanced the camera on a rail in their backyard, and one of their friends looked at the shot and exclaimed “Dude, perfect!” It was exactly what they were looking for, and from there it just stuck. The year was 2009, and they were making their first ever video as college students at Texas A&M. Here are some of the highlights from this week’s free class! Where did the name Dude Perfect come from?ĭid you know that “Dude Perfect” very nearly wasn’t the name of this epic channel? Coby and Cory gave us the inside scoop. That learner’s mindset is what we’re all about here at iD Tech, and just one of the reasons we’re thrilled to team up with Dude Perfect. Because as much as we feel like we've become experts in the space, you still don't really know!" "No matter how many videos we've created, I think we still do have that anticipation. Their commitment to quality over quantity is particularly refreshing in the internet world! Coby and Cory emphasized that, whether you’ve got a following in the millions or you’re just starting out, to never lose that creative enthusiasm or willingness to learn more.įor Dude Perfect, that happens with every upload, even to this day. That was key in getting started, and it’s been a critical part of the success they’ve achieved over the years. This is as true today of the dynamic duo as when they started making backyard videos 12 years ago. “We put our heart and soul into every video,” Coby said. Joining us on Facebook Live from their offices in Dallas, it was clear from the sound of squeaking sneakers in the background that Dude Perfect HQ is a place buzzing with the creativity, energy, and fun their videos are known for. In this exclusive free class, we talked all things streaming and about three awesome new Dude Perfect Virtual Tech Camp courses. We sat down with Cory and Coby Cotton of Dude Perfect to learn about their journey to YouTube legend status.
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