Problem: Article: " premise. This is the premise of every single TV show and idea to run through Hollywood. It can be as simple as "what if a documentary crew filmed a small paper company?" (The Office) to complex ideas like "what if a chemistry teacher started cooking meth?" (Breaking Bad). This is the basis of your show -- what sets it apart, and what will make it sell. You don't need, or want, to weigh this down with a lot of subplots or other ideas yet. Just get the essence of your show on paper. Seinfeld, after all, was famously pitched as "what if we did a show about nothing?" Use "the trades," such as the ubiquitous and essential Deadline.com or Variety to keep up to date about current Hollywood TV trends. For example, Deadline ran a story in August, 2015 stating that networks were looking specifically for 1-hour comedy shows to try out. This can be a good hint as to what is currently selling. Write down names and studios attached to projects that seem like yours. These are the names most likely to buy your work later. Genre is the type of show you're making, from sitcom to murder mystery. There are a lot of nuances to genre, but when in doubt you should look up the genres of your favorite shows online for guidance. For example, Arrested Development is a "single-camera sitcom, meaning there is no studio audience like in classic sitcoms like Cheers, which is a "multi-cam sitcom. This difference, though subtle, makes a huge difference when pitching your show, because some networks only want certain shows. Genre affects your mood, tone, and writing style, and the audience's expectations for certain things. Having a genre doesn't mean you are locked into one type of story. It simply makes it easier to market and sell your idea. The essence of all good TV is the character. Characters are why people tune in week after week and what drives the plot of each episode. Try and come up with between 2-5 main characters, as any more becomes difficult to manage, with 7 main characters (Community, most dramas) being the upper limit. You characters should be: Round. The characters have multiple facets, not just an "angry woman," or "strong hero." Round characters have strengths and weaknesses, and the chance to grow. Filled with desires and fears. Their ability or inability to get over their fear (of being poor, of being alone, of space aliens, of spiders, etc.) is what drives their conflicts each episode and shows you the goals in the series. Have agency. A good character makes choices which push forward the plot. They make mistakes, try and fix things, go to parties, etc. because it is something their character would do, not something the writer needs them to do. Development executives are the people who green-light new ideas, and they hear a lot of them. The best ideas, or at least the ones that get through, share a few traits: Originality: Has this been seen before? Is it similar to anything else and, if so, is it different enough to stand on its own? Projected Cost: Few studios will risk hundreds of millions of dollars on an unproven writer or filmmaker. It is difficult to sell big concepts like The Walking Dead if you've just started working in TV, because they have high financial risk. A Screenplay/Proof of Concept: This means writing a treatment, script, or shooting some sketches. Your idea may get you in the door, but you need some work to prove that the show is going to get made.
Summary: Come up with your "what if? Research current televised programming to learn about current trends or opportunities. Determine your genre. Develop some characters. Understand what makes a great idea sellable.

Problem: Article: Watching other gurus' videos is a great way to learn about what types of videos are successful. Obviously, don't copy what they're doing. Use their examples to inspire your own unique take on presenting your videos and content. Just remember that they have been on YouTube for a long time, so they have lots of experience.
Summary: Start subscribing to other gurus. Don't worry about making your first video completely perfect, just like professional Youtubers.

Problem: Article: It may be easier, safer, and more comfortable for the injured person to lift her by creating a seat with you and your partner's arms. If you're carrying someone who's able to move into a seated position, make a seat for that person. You can do so with two hands or four hands. Regardless of the position you're using, you start in the same position. Get the injured person on her back. If she is able to lean forward slightly in a seated position, ask her to do so. You and your partner should kneel down on either side of the injured person. Make sure you and your partner are facing each other. If an injured person is unconscious, use a two-handed seat. To do this, you and your partner should each place one hand below the injured person's shoulders and one hand below the injured person's knees. You should then grasp one another's wrists, forming a hammock-like seat for the injured person. Stand together in unison. Make sure to communicate with your partner so you're standing at the same time to avoid jostling the injured person. When walking, walk in the direction the injured person is facing. The four-handed seat requires participation from the injured person. It should only be used if the injured person is conscious and able to assist. To start, grab your own left wrist with your right hand. Have your partner do the same. Then, you should grab your partner's right wrist with your left hand. Your partner will grab your right wrist with his left hand. This creates a square-shaped seat with your arms. You should have the injured person shift to the sitting position. You and your partner should lower your bodies, bringing the seat you've created down near the injured person's bottom. Have the injured person sit on your forearms. The injured person should place her arms on you and your partner's shoulders for balance. Again, lift slowly and in unison. Walk in the direction the injured person is facing.
Summary: Get in position. Create a two-handed seat. Try a four-handed seat if the injured person is conscious.

Problem: Article: A REIT is a company that owns and operates commercial real estate such as apartment buildings, malls, office buildings, hotels, and warehouses. Investing in a REIT allows you to earn a share of the income produced by these commercial buildings. You can purchase shares in a REIT from a stockbroker. To avoid fraud, stick with publicly-traded shares, listed on a major stock exchange and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Purchase rental properties that generate revenue for you every month. You can manage the properties yourself, or you can use a real estate team to fill vacancies and hire a property manager to take care of the property. You can purchase fixer-uppers, hire a contractor to repair them, and then find tenants. Alternatively, you can purchase turn-key properties that are already repaired and already rented. You can lend money to other investors who need capital to purchase or repair property. Secure the loan with a Deed of Trust. This means that legal title of the property is transferred to trustee, or a neutral third party, who holds the property in as security for the loan. You can earn as much as 15 percent interest on these loans. Mortgage companies sell mortgage notes to investors, usually as mortgage-backed securities. They can be performing or non-performing notes. Performing notes are those on which the borrowers are making payments. If the borrower is behind on payments it becomes a non-performing note. If you buy non-performing notes, you can usually purchase the loan for a fraction of its original value. Then, you have the option of offering a loan modification, allowing a short sale, which means selling the property for less than debts still owed on it, or foreclosing on the loan. Whichever option you choose, you stand to make money because of the discount you got when you purchased the note.
Summary:
Purchase shares in real estate investment trust (REIT). Become a landlord. Lend private money to other investors. Invest in loans or notes.