How does one go from a comfortable corporate career to jumping into Hollywood, make zero income for 2 years and ultimately land at Method? Christian Bishop shares his path to esports and the satisfaction of knowing that every step leading to Method was carved by Christian’s desire to strive to be better. It’s not, “Do it and chill.” It’s “Do it and WORK.”
Connect with Christian and Method Gaming at:
Twitter: @Method
Website: www.Method.gg
To follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/J0hnDavids0n
Full Episode Breakdown:
0:00 – Introductions with Christian Bishop, CRO at Method
3:30 – Christian’s history from corporate to Hollywood to Gaming Industry
4:50 – A little insight on how the Bachelorette opened doors and opportunity
7:12 – What to do and not to do when Christian launched his business
9:36 – The importance of knowing your audience and non-endemic brand intentions and motivations
12:09 – Christian’s time with Thunder Studios and bringing esports to their facilities and building credibility, Tony Hawk, LeBron James, Target commercials
15:03 – Building a career and personal brand outside of your role. It doesn’t necessarily follow you.
16:10 – Questions on moving from Gamestop to PRG. People who’ve pitched John, he’s now pitching
18:00 – Humility is a SUPERPOWER!
23:52 – Everyone has a choice to make on what you settle for in life. What are you striving for?
24:35 – For John, the difference of doing great things vs having a goal
25:23 – Don’t just look at what you have currently, but what you have ahead. Fantasy is never a reality
26:55 – Set Micro, 5-10 year goals but also be willing to pivot
27:32 – Best advice received on planning: Don’t try to plan for after school. Interests change, opportunities will come that doesn’t exist.
30:15 – Just START! It doesn’t matter where you are going. Have some flexibility to pivot for opportunities
30:31 – Spent everything to get in this industry – It’s not, “Do it and chill.” It’s “Do it and WORK.”
34:31 – Keep trying new things you’ve never done before – You become numb to the fear. Jump into the fire and learn quickly. This industry is constantly and moving!
36:44 – Shout out to the Esports Trade Association! (https://esportsta.org/)
39:34 – Christian’s passions beyond gaming. Christian the builder!
43:58 – Success is the bypass of the focus of giving value to others – Credit to esports community
45:12 – Christian’s success moments: 1) In Mexico for one of the shows, surreal moment of enjoying the view and experience of being part of a big production 2)The birth of his son 3) In relation to esports, his time with Thunder Studios, getting production credibility and moving to Las Vegas and becoming the Commissioner of WSO.
