It’s been a while..

The last time I sat down to write a blog post was in the beginning of April – it’s crazy how fast time is going!

Looking back, I don’t think I realized just how much was about to happen over the next few months.

Since then, we’ve been busy.

Really busy.

Between filming, travel, partnerships, planning, and some of the biggest projects we’ve ever attempted, the blog ended up taking a back seat while we focused on building what comes next for Bully Media.

One thing that has been incredibly rewarding over the past few months is seeing our work recognized on a global stage.

Our series, YouTuber vs. Real Carpenter, earned two Webby Awards, was recognized as a Webby Honoree in the Reality & Unscripted category, and brought home five Telly Awards, including Gold, Silver, and Bronze recognition.

For a show that started with a small team, a camera, and a lot of determination, those moments are pretty surreal.

The awards are exciting, but what means the most to me is what they represent. Every view, every comment, every share, every sponsor, every collaborator, and every person who has supported us along the way played a role in getting us here.

None of it happens without you.

Speaking of exciting things happening…

Fun fact: as I’m writing this, the Wood Bully Truck Competition is happening right now.

The cameras are rolling, competitors are battling their way through a series of construction challenges, and by the end of today, someone is going to drive away with a truck.

For months, this event has existed as notes on whiteboards, planning meetings, spreadsheets, phone calls, sponsor discussions, and countless conversations about how we could pull it off. Seeing it finally come to life has been incredibly rewarding.

By the time you’re reading this, we’ll already know who won. But right now, as I sit here writing, I genuinely have no idea who it’s going to be.

And honestly, that’s pretty exciting.

The Truck Competition is just one of several projects we’ve been working on behind the scenes. We’re also continuing to explore new opportunities through podcasts, live events, larger collaborations, educational content, and entirely new series that continue to showcase the incredible people working in the skilled trades.

What excites me most isn’t what we’ve already accomplished—it’s what’s coming next.

We have some big goals for the future.

More original content.

More travel.

More collaborations.

More opportunities to give back.

And more chances to shine a spotlight on the people who make this industry great.

Every year we ask ourselves a simple question:

“How do we make the next year better than the last?”

That’s the question driving everything we’re working on right now, and I can’t wait to share more of it with you in the months ahead.

If you’ve followed us for years, thank you for sticking with us through the changes. If you’re new here, welcome.

The next chapter of Bully Media is going to be our biggest one yet, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you.

— Samantha South