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tryNsomethingnew: The Professional Filmmakers Who Turned Family RV Life Into a Seven-Figure YouTube Business
At first glance, the YouTube channel "tryNsomethingnew" presents a compelling, aspirational fantasy: a family of five who left behind a conventional "American dream" for a life of perpetual adventure in a 300-square-foot RV. But behind the sun-drenched vlogs and the catchy "YOLO BABY!" tagline is a professionally managed media company. Operated by Sandi and Jimi Falin, "tryNsomethingnew" is a multi-platform brand with a diversified seven-figure revenue portfolio, representation by a top-tier talent agency, and a combined audience of over 2.5 million followers. This is how a pair of seasoned commercial filmmakers used their professional skills to build a digital brand — and how that success is tied to the ethical questions that define the entire family vlogging industry.
The Falins' Background: 14 Years of Professional Filmmaking Before YouTube
The brand's foundation wasn't built on social media trends, but on over 14 years of professional filmmaking. Before launching the channel, the Falins owned "Something New Films," a boutique production company based in the Las Vegas area (where they'd lived since 2000). Their client roster included NASCAR, The Four Seasons, Zappos, Liquid Death, and The STRAT Las Vegas. This expertise in cinematography, editing, and storytelling became their foundational competitive advantage.
The official origin story: in 2017, feeling "miserable" and "strangled" by their daily grind, a friend's mention of "Worldschooling" acted as a "sledge hammer." Within two months, the Falins sold most possessions, gave up their house, and pulled their three children — Nixon, Skylar, and Ryder — from traditional school. The family, plus dog Roxy, moved into their RV and launched the channel on March 23, 2017.
While presented as spontaneous, the move was informed by market research — the Falins cite established creators like @the_wynns and @bumfuzzle as inspirations. Growth was rapid, fueled by production quality that, in their words, "stood out from the rest." Key milestones: a 2018 three-month journey through the Philippines and Thailand, a professional film shoot in South Africa. A pivotal moment came during a four-month stay in a Bali Worldschooling community in 2019, where teaching a filmmaking workshop to children sparked the idea for their online course business. On October 29, 2022, the "TryNsomethingnew Creator Academy" launched.
tryNsomethingnew's Content: RV Life, International Travel, and Worldschooling
The brand's messaging is built on a narrative of liberation. The core theme is "bucking the system" in pursuit of freedom, adventure, and family connection. Three content pillars:
RV Life grounds their aspirational story in tangible reality — detailed RV tours (one with over 1.8 million views), practical maintenance guides, and candid vlogs about mobile living challenges.
International Travel fuels the dream — extensive travelogues from "epic destinations" across Europe and Southeast Asia.
Worldschooling/Unschooling is the most differentiating pillar. By documenting their children's alternative education and directly addressing why they left traditional schools, they've positioned themselves as thought leaders in a highly engaged niche.
How tryNsomethingnew Makes Money: Courses, Sponsorships, and Affiliate Marketing
The Falin business runs a remarkably diversified revenue framework with at least six distinct streams.
High-ticket brand partnerships are a primary driver. A single disclosed deal with NASCAR was valued at $200,000. They serve as long-term ambassadors for Heartland RV and RecPro.
Proprietary digital products form another cornerstone: the "TryNsomethingnew Creator Academy" flagship course ($997), a "GoPro Strong example," and "1 on 1 Coaching."
An Amazon Storefront affiliate program with curated lists like "RV Must Haves!" and "Content Creator Gear:)" generates commission. One list is branded under their daughter's name: "nixons favorite skincare finds," signaling an effort to build her individual influencer brand. Supplemented by partnerships like Open Roads insurance.
A Patreon community ("TryNsomethingnew Crew") provides recurring revenue. Platform ad revenue from nearly one billion lifetime YouTube views. A direct PayPal donation link handles low-friction support.
The operation is supported by Viral Nation Talent, one of the world's largest creator agencies, providing "360° Creator Representation" — deal negotiation, PR, IP diversification.
Looking ahead, the Falins plan to launch curated international group trips to Bali and Thailand and a "massive dream project" to acquire land for a physical community with tiny homes, Airbnbs, and RV sites.
tryNsomethingnew's Collaborations
The Falins foster audience connection through live Q&As and meetups at events like the Florida RV Supershow. They engage in peer collaborations with RV channels like "Grateful Glamper." Their most revealing partnership was with gaming creator FaZe Rug — a calculated leap to break out of the "family travel" niche and tap into a completely different, larger mainstream demographic. Audience reaction ("the most random collab I've ever seen") underscored the market-repositioning intent.
tryNsomethingnew's Controversies: Privacy, Ethics, and Whale Sharks
The Falins proactively addressed ethical concerns about swimming with whale sharks in Oslob, Philippines, a practice criticized for altering animal behavior. In a blog post, they justified participation as a "worldschooling" experience to make their children better "protectors" of wildlife.
More persistent criticism comes from audiences. TikTok comments frequently question conditions: "the kids don't have enough room or privacy" and "Zero privacy is insane." Reddit critiques accuse the parents of selfishness, depriving children of stability and privacy for their own adventure.
These complaints tap into significant ethical vulnerabilities of the family vlogging industry. The business model requires continuous public documentation of children's lives, creating a permanent digital footprint without meaningful consent. Detailed sharing creates tangible security risks — documented cases include stalkers and an attempted kidnapping of another vlogging family's child, facilitated by public content information.
tryNsomethingnew Today
"tryNsomethingnew" stands as a well-built modern media brand. The Falins have successfully converted professional filmmaking skills, a powerful narrative, and a diversified business strategy into a thriving digital business. Their strengths: superior production quality, a resilient financial model, and ambitious plans to expand into tourism and real estate. But the brand's future depends on navigating the human dilemma at its core. The business model's dependency on public performance of their children's lives creates a conflict that will intensify as the children mature.