end of an era but hoping the best for you and your family

Seems like you put an insane amount of pressure on yourself for no reason man. Best of luck.

John this video made me impulsed to comment. Your videos years ago in Cincinnati and beyond helped my recovery from full neuropathy. I learned how to walk again. I learned how to write again. I learned how to live again. I discovered andys channel, and myself being one of the few to ask him if he was okay in his falling skateboarder videos. I had the balls to hop on a skateboard for the first time in my mid 30's and immediately broke my wrist lol. And I'm happy. Your positivity was a driving force when I discovered you on KZfaq whilst laying in a hospital bed when I was repeatedly told I would never walk again. Now years later I am ever thankful for your vlogs. Just keep doing you man. Whatever you do, just know you're appreciated in ways you can't imagine. You deserve all the happiness that life can give you. I respect your grind and I can't thank you enough for the positivity you have spread to myself and thousands of others. Keep doing you man. :)

Damn end of an era. So weird to think we’re all adults having kids now lol. Been watching you since I was 15.

Time to start rock climbing now!

Love you brother! No matter what you do, I know it'll be worth watching and learning from. You've always been a top tier artist and whatever comes next will surely reflect that!

Skating isn't immature. It's healthy.

I’ve been watching u since 2017 n watched a lot of vids n saw your progression you was always entertaining and gave good advice 🔥🐐

4:28 You are the ceiling. There is no ceiling in any field. Innovate!

As an older skateboarder myself (31) I’ve been skating Since age 15 and decided to take a step back from high impact skateboarding When I turned 23 years old. I decided to do this because I wanted to preserve my body and be there for my family when they need me like my aging mother. Skateboarding flatground has been a main thing I do not only because I love it but I can see myself doing flatground for a much longer time than doing high impact skateboarding. So to my people out there who are getting older and got more obligations to family and work remember there’s a lot of fun and longevity in skateboarding flatground!!

The one's that are here to watch your life will always be here John. I found you through skateboarding, but I'm 40 with lots of health problems, so I kinda live vicariously through you and other creators on here. I obviously have my own life, but it's awesome to see how someone else lives, and it doesn't matter if I'm watching you skate, doing interviews, making new businesses and anything else that you film man. I honestly wish you the best and hope you find what it is you're looking for from one father to another. But, if I can give you any small amount of advice as a father, you'll never feel enough, but thats why you get up and do your best for your family every day.

Hope the best for you man

your passion for skating is magic john. be sure to show your child the importance of passion your child is lucky to have you and you should still skate when time permits

Hope the best! Your videos helped get through the pandemic and at the same time opened up a whole new world for me. I´m going to stick around to follow you, just wanted to thank you for being there in very rough times with your content, hope for the best!

nothing but respect for you bro. i found you years ago through skating but i admire you immensely as a human. i hope the best for everything in your future no matter how rough things may be.

my older brother introduced me to you in 2017. ever since then ive been a huge fan. You are an awesome person, and if you feel like this is the next move in your life, let it be. Im so proud of you and ill still continue to support and watch your videos. Ill miss a lot of the skating, but i know its your choice. Love you man!!

Dad life is the best ❤ enjoy and congratulations on taking on the challenge of going on to the next thing 😊

First youtuber ive watched about skating. Motivated me a lot. I have to say you video format and story telling was always interesting. So im hyped for this new chapter.

I discovered you through skate youtube and i stayed for the content. when i stopped skating i stopped consuming as much skate content, but seeing all the creators i used to watch venture off to new things and different talking points have brought me back, love your channel john i am excited to see what you come up with 🙏🏽❤️

I feel I’m at this same point John and really needed to hear this. I’ve been an avid viewer from way back when you would make videos about your first business. The changes and growth have been great through the years and I’m excited to see your next steps. I’m on the verge of taking a personal career risk myself and agree that children and family really do change your mindset and outlook on what’s important. I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you through your next adventure!

Thanks for your skating content! You got me motivated to get into skateboarding at 28. Hope you never forget skating and one day pass it on to your child. I know I am going to share it with my kids in a few years. Best of luck with this new chapter of life.

I started watching you when you were open about your mental health while skating because I found that I struggle with similar things with you do, so it’s really inspiring to see you be open about your life

I will always want the best for you, yes the biggest thing that drew me to you was skateboarding but after watching for what almost seems like 10 years now. Your positive mindset is what keeps me coming back. Seeing you become a dad makes me so stocked for you man. Being a father of 2 it’s the best thing ever. Stay positive and progress daily

I’m 29 two kids and my 9yr old daughter is starting to shred! I hope you can get your kid into it! It’s a lot to juggle man much luck🤙

I first discovered your videos over a year ago. . it motivated me to go harder on KZfaq . as an introvert, your style is solo videos gave me inspiration to create my own content. So thank you for that. I honestly believe you can achieve what you’re trying you did it once with this and skateboarding so whatever your next venture is. You will be the same person with the same work ethic and drive. Congrats on starting a family & the self realization 🎉

I’ve been following you for years now and for the record I’m down for this change and with ya for the long hall! It’s never too late to try something new and change things up. Happy for you in this scary but exciting new position in your life bro! I know you’ll keep killin it 🔥

Great stuff, excited for future videos. Although you may feel as though you are starting over with the channel, i think you/ your channel are just evolving. & the thing to remember is, like myself, a lot of your audience has grown up-with you. I admire your courage to speak about opening your channel to help assist your new life as a father. You are a leader & are doing great things for your future/ family. & i am stoked for you, thanks for being a good example for the rest of us

I am here for YOU John, skateboarding was a plus. I’ve always loved your work ethic and willingness to notice the small successes as overall big successes. you’re awesome man, keep doing what makes you happy

We love you John! You make the dream a reality its super inspiring to see. Your skateboarding will be dearly missed. Such a great person to watch on the board. Wish you and the fam best. Keep killing it!!!!

Congrats on the next chapter! Big step. Exciting stuff. I'll be here to watch whatever you upload. Keep killing it

Huge respect for your transparency in this video! 👊 Super stoked for you and all of the new content that's to come!

Constantly thinking (and acting towards) how you can provide more for your family, how you can become a more responsible and better dad, how you can do more of your part in the family thing. That is the most non-selfish thing you can do for your loved ones, and you're describing yourself as immature... The word you're looking for my man is not "immature". It's "awesome"! Just don't forget about yourself, you also need to feel good to make others feel good.

I loved your art channel, parkour videos, talking videos on life (depression, etc.) I will watch no matter what you upload! I suffer from severe Bi-Polar Type 1 depression myself so I really relate to your talking videos and you give great tips and advice for working through depression. As always _KEEP KILLIN’ IT_

Damn, dude, what a solid message. So much respect for how you understand/process/act upon your feelings.

Dude I’ve been watching you for years literally, seen all the moves to new places and ventures you’ve been apart of and I guess I’m just invested regardless of wether you skate or not so more power to you and see you on the tube again soon doing what ever it may be 🤙🏻

I’ve been around so many people that think their life has to change once they have a kid and I thought so as well when I had my first kid, it’s a natural response BUT and I repeat BUT… you do not have to give up what you love to do you’ll just have less time to do those things. When I had my first of 3 kids I thought oh no I gotta quit skateboarding and playing drums in bands and I did for 6 months. My first child is now 19 and I still skate and play in bands it’s who I am! Jon is going through the classic freak out! It’s cute… he’ll be back!

#skateordie

So much has changed in your life in the last few years. You must have learned a lot figuring out where and who you want to be and what you want to do. Truly stoked for you! thanks for all the entertainment, my favorite was the warehouse series! I miss those guys. Keep killing it!

I’ve been watching you since I was in 8th-9th grade and you got me into skateboarding the way I am today. I’m 22 now and I thoroughly appreciate you man. Good luck with what you want to do. I’ll still be here 😎

You are John Hill and more than just skateboarding. You are who you are and we all grow and change for the better. Iv always followed along not just for the skateboarding but for the dude behind the camera. Stoked for you brother and exited to see where you go. Progress daily and keep killing it!!!

Im 48 and really just starting my KZfaq Skateboarding journey, you have inspired my since you were 14, watching you grow, progess daily, the difference business etc, do what makes you happy and whats best for you, i will continue to follow your journey. Your a great dude John!

excited to keep following this channel and see where its going ❤️

Being a dad is the most amazing thing. Like you I had that same moment where I wanted to just be the best version of myself. I thought that’s what I always wanted, but it truly hit once my son was born. I skate about once a week now which I love, I don’t care about skating as much anymore in a good way. I don’t stress about clips, being good enough, etc. I work full time and workout 4 days a week. About to go back to school and work forward into changing who I am as well. I’ve been watching you since 2015, and had the pleasure to skate with you in California. Videos like this make me stoked because seeing you grow makes me wanna grow and learn also. Proud of you dude. I’ll continue to keep up with your journey and wish you nothing but the best! Congratulations to you and Sarah as well!

Props to you. You’ve endlessly provided for everyone now provide for yourself😌 definitely still following along

I resonate with this. It's interesting to hear you mention the idea of skateboarding having an income cap. This is something I strongly agree with. Around five years ago, I came across an interview with Rob Dyrdek where he discussed making the bulk of his money outside of skateboarding (and he only lost money within skating). However, it's crucial for all skateboard entrepreneurs to remember that while skateboarding may have its limits in terms of income potential, this shouldn't deter skaters from pursuing their dreams of starting a skate company. On the contrary, it's essential to take the earnings generated from their skate venture and invest them wisely into assets. This approach allows you to continue pursuing your passion for skateboarding (owning a skate shop, skatepark, having a KZfaq channel, etc) while also building up recurring income from ventures outside the skate industry. Mikey Taylor is a perfect example of this strategy, leveraging his income as a pro skater to launch Saint Archer and subsequently venture into real estate. Thanks for creating this video John!

I always find it inspiring when you openly speak up on how you feel like this! If it’s any comfort at all, I think what you said about a show getting stale was spot on. Definitely looking forward to seeing what you are capable of outside the bubble of skateboarding 😊

progress and maturity are not linear, you are a great person John and are far from immature!! Keep grinding man.

Hi, follower here for you. :) As much as I love watching skate videos, the conversations you have are what drives it as well. Plus, as a art graduate and someone who made it through college on fine arts scholarships, I enjoy the art you create!

Holding your child for the first time changes the world around you! Good on you for recognizing that you want to re-prioritize for the benefit of your new family! Thanks for being transparent! The way you present content and facts is what captivates me so I'm here with you through the changes.

Love your work dawg.. best of luck. I’ll keep following and stay on this ride 🎉 I graduated uni last night, so I’m feeeeeelin you. Don’t drop your love skating. Just shift into the new. Xx

I bought 2 of your first pro model from revive back in the day. I skated one and saved the other. Definitely going to keep that one clean for the end of an era. You revitalized a lot of the best parts of me over the years. I always kept in mind "Progress Daily" and keep killin it! lol. The best. Will your partnership with revive and all be coming to an end? Best of luck.

Congratulations on the pivot. Growing is never a bad thing. Flowers push dirt around on their way up.

Hope all the best for you brother been watching since middle school now in college have a great new era man

I wish the best for you, man. Good luck on your new projects.

Excited for the next chapter, best of luck to you both, but you got this! 🎉

You didn’t quit skateboarding because you got old. You got old because you quit skateboarding. - Jay Adams

Hi John, long time sub from both your channel and revive crew. I went through parenthood recently as well and whilst it maybe can feel like you are making a sacrifice, you are honestly dealing with a blessing. Enjoy the kid, your wife, and the process. You are in a position where you are lucky to have the financial freedom to develop as a person, go for it. Keep your hobbies for you. Best of luck from one dad to another.

I watched you for your skateboard videos and enjoyed your content i can see why you moved on as a career in it is limited & i hope you do carry on skating & good luck with whatever path you’re on

As someone who’s known you for a long time. I’m just happy to see you want to move forward into more things you enjoy man. I’ve slowed down skating but find ways to get the same feeling from streaming on twitch and just creating videos for myself. I understand what you’re feeling though, people say they watch you for you but then change up content and it’s dead but the true supporters and people who care will always watch because they truly enjoy your content. 💜 Keep Killing It!

Best of luck in any venture John! You’re a great dude and I’m sure you’ll be an amazing father! Priorities change and growth is commendable.

You got this John! I’m one of those who are a fan of you, our life is a story and you’re entering a new chapter 👏🏽 this is gonna be great.

Being honest, I feel a little sad because your skateboard videos always inspired me to go skate (since I'm on my late 20s, and its fucking hard lol). But, I totally understand what you are feeling. I always enjoyed your talking anyway, whether about skateboarding or other things in general, so Im gonna continue to following the channel. I wish all the best for you and for your family! Cheers, from Brazil! Keep killing it!

Fallow your heart brother . Definitely look forward to your skateboarding adventures , your style of videos and just the amount of amazing skating helps me with my boring life haha but can’t wait to see the next chapter

John you are awesome person. Watching this video made me feel good about the chapter wants me to walk in. Skateboarding will always be around. Family is forever. God bless you and Sarah and your daughter. I needed to hear this tonight. Love you man

Your going to do amazing things can’t wait to see more, your videos brought me and my son together, thanks for your skate content..

Please, if anyone intends to become a pro skateboarder or anything don't be discouraged by those who say there's no money in it, these are excuses, if there is willingness and no mindset limitations and doubts you can achieve everything.

I'm 32 (I think we are close in age) and I feel like I can learn a lot from your videos about your move transitioning away from skateboarding and into education. I also definitely feel like I have been immature in ways in my life, although I don't have a girlfriend or any children to take care of. I hope you continue to share your ideas and things you learn on your journey as a businessman because I would like to learn from you by watching your videos! You are very smart and hardworking and I really admire that. Thanks for informing us of the update and keep doing what you love! Good luck!

You gotta realize you and Garret killed it! If you want to step back, or even out right retire; it won’t take away from the fact that you killed it. Thanks for the years of good vibes! You helped a lot of us through tough times.

Hey man I on and off watched your channel since 2015 it’s great to see you pushing towards new heights. I’m actually curious out of all your audience how many still skate because I quit ages ago

Looking forward to the new content and wishing you the best on the pivot!

Switching things up is good for the soul. Love to see the growth over the years John and looking forward to see where the next chapter unfolds. 😬

I will never stop following you John. Im sure your new content will be as great as the skateboarding stuff and im here for it..

congrats on your success with the skating videos and excited to see your future

Ive been watching your content since the first time andy mentioned you. Back with the baby onesie company. As a skater myself that use to skate every day for 20 years to once every 3 months or so up to 6 months. I will always support what your endeavor is. Looking forward to whatever you post. Im here for you.

Damnit everyone is quitting skateboarding. Hoping the best for you John hill ❤❤

Progressing daily means more than just progressing in skating. Appreciate your transparency in your pivot to make other content and be there for your family. Will definitely be sticking around to see the moves as I have for many years.

I am older, and not a skateboarder... but I loved watching your passion of it and of your graphic art. originally I found you from watching sara's videos which i am still a big fan of, but I have also enjoyed seeing the collaboration and growth of you two. I look forward to seeing your next adventure. Congrats on everything up to this point and Good luck on the next journey! and on a side note, people will always have opinions and criticisms , but as long as its the decision you have made for YOU, and your family, and not for others.. then its the right decision!

Proud of you, brotha.

Congratulations for adding a new member to the family. You’re really feeling the pressure and we can all tell that you’ll do everything you can for your family. I honor and appreciate your dedication and insight into your life (even when you advise against sharing beliefs) so thank you for all the videos. But if it ever feels overwhelming and you can’t handle it remember God has our back, fights our battles and gives us peace so you can trust his word.

I kinda feel like watching a John hill video is like a free therapy session, also John Is probably the most mature and honest skater I’ve seen

As a man who has been a skateboarder his whole life but is also a writer, I completely understand, my friend. Serious health concerns forced me from skateboarding, but writing was actually always my calling, and it's been a really nice transition. You have the support, you have the time, and you have the passion. Super excited for our futures, my friend.

No buddy. As a new father at 25. My gf makes more money then I do. But we arent married yet. When we do get married. Her money & my money. BECOMES our money. So if she makes $100k more then you do it makes sense to feel a type of way as a man because naturally we feel we have to be “superior” in some way. But if she loves you for you. Then she wouldn’t let you quit skating which is your passion. I get you wanna “grow up” & be a “big boy” but you have accomplished things that kids DREAM of. Look at roman atwood. Make boat loads of money from having a family & now since he married his girl they have THEIR money together. He isnt “above” or she isnt “below” him at all they are equal. Obv this your life you do you but hey if it dont pay the bills anymore then i get it you gotta pivot. I get it. I love you man you have helped more people then you could possibly imagine. Stay positive. You’re doing fantastic. Take a small break & smoke a J. We all need to one day

you got this john! excited to see the next chapter unfold. keep killing it!!

Congratulations! I have 3 kids who currently does art as a side job. Way worth it. Career change doesn't have to mean you are giving anything up. Your kid(s) are getting a more well rounded Dad and I'm grateful for all the videos you've given us through the years and im excited for those to come.

So proud of you. I don't know you personally or anything but it's hard to make the call where you acknowledge that the thing your making isn't for the joy of it anymore. Only skate for the love of skating. It makes me happy to see you evolve and continue to find whatever makes you happy while earning your livelihood. Congrats on the new addition to the family! All the best!

Hopefully it works out for ya! Not to be negative here, but I feel like when you change a brands initial identity, it tends to fall off rather than prosper more than the previous subject matter. But you gotta do what feels best for you at the end of the day. Maybe the change will give a much better outlook on life and it could be more successful in the long term, depending on what people grab onto and how big of a talking point and interest the content is.

I went through similar with the birth of my first kid, it's hard but you got this. I'd rather you be healthy and not skating than trying to keep skating and end up not here. ❤

Still here supporting ya all the way back when u were in Long Beach making baby cloths! Always loved the way you moved non the less w skateboard. Love the way u carry yourself and keep pushing forward! Here for every step! Keep killin it John!

After my son was born. I didn't really have the opportunity to skate often. Yet i love the culture. I still watch skating videos because it has been a big part of my life. I am 42. My son is now 13. I tried to get him into skateboarding. Yet he prefers soccer. So i support whatever he likes.

I realy understand the feelings you have and i will still be here and watch your videos. Your daughter is so beautiful and have 2 awesome parents, can't wait to see your videos and see your daughter grow up.

Dad of 3. Haven't skated in a few years other than some garage tricks. Been watching you for the skating of course, but not exclusively. You're a good dude and fun to watch. God bless. Will still keep an eye on what you're up to.

Totally understand man! Keep on keepin on!

Having a kid makes you completely change your outlook on everything, and makes you make decisions you wouldn’t normally do, so I completely get it.

Enjoying the new content and looking forward to more like this! Also more vlogs!

I don't skate and I have been following/watching maybe since around 2017 I watch you with astonishment and with admiration on how motivated you are on doing, creating, starting , stoping, changing, doin it again. I'm lazy😂 You are great dude!! I'll keep watching to see what's next!

turning ur back on the one thing that kept you motivated. now u have new motivation. you'll be back congrats and good luck.

damn i just started skating again at 26 and your videos have been real cool, but best luck on your journey man i hope i didn't wait too long to start again :(

If you can deal with your responsibilities, there's really no need to "grow up" any more than that. Growing up beyond that is essentially just absorbing more stress and getting nothing but bitterness in return. You must play or that part of you withers away.

good for you, still got my support and your still a legend man

@johnhill I feel you on a lot of this. Keep seeking that balance.