Your next idea could win you more than just an awesome video. Our friends at Spotter Studio are hosting an ideation contest and we’re giving you the inside scoop! “Really good storytelling starts with a really good idea… A good idea is way more than just a good topic.” – Ricky Main Topic: Your Next…
The affiliate opportunities within Amazon are more layered than you may think. With a few extra steps you could be making more money, even as a creator with a small following. Listen in as Nathan & Julia discuss the Amazon Influencer (or UGC) program and why you might want to give it a try. “This…
The Content Warrior Challenge is getting a major update. Ricky & Julia talk through the why behind some of the changes, what it will look like now, and how you can get the most out of it regardless of your business stage. Also see this Community post for a rundown on what is new: The…
Creating an effective title is an art. Julia and Ricky discuss techniques for creating more intriguing title for bloggers and YouTubers. Main Topic: Your Titles Won’t Work Without… 00:43 Titles for Blogging03:20 Intriguing Titles05:39 Working Backward09:48 Why Titles Matter14:00 Simple Title Myth15:38 Words on Thumbnails19:52 Challenge Yourself “Titles should never be an afterthought.” – Julia
Editing is easily one of the most time consuming tasks for video content. We’ve been working with outsourced editors and are passing on our tips and a top secret offer. Main Topic: Your Guide to Outsourcing Editing 00:24 What We’re Doing01:47 Finding An Editor08:05 The Workflow12:34 Cost Value
The first initial hurdle for any content creator is niche selection. But even after you’ve made that choice you still may need to rethink, fine tune, and pivot your niche. In this episode Nathan and Julia discuss steps you can take to evaluate your niche at any stage of your channel or site. “When you…
Over and over we’ve found that there is one key thing that increases retention and engages your audience: Storytelling. No matter your niche, content type, or archetype incorporating storytelling elements can take your content and brand to the next level. Main Topic: The Missing Element Your Content NEEDS 01:26 Starting State05:20 Expected & Expected Problems13:20 …
Whether you are creating written, visual, or audio material, original research is an important part of creating unique content. Ricky & Julia are sharing their tips for turning your original research data into stories that engage and stand out above the crowd. Main Topic: Mastering the Mix: Original Research for Entertainment and Information 00:46 Guiding…
Planning your content can be helpful, but not foolproof. Even the best laid plans can go awry or lead you in the wrong direction. Nathan & Julia talk through another method to improve your content and keep you moving forward. Main Topic: Iterate. Test. Repeat. 00:20 A Better Way to “Plan” Content04:27 Spaghetti Towers &…
Challenges are a great way to motivate yourself and develop new skills. We’re discussing our recent live challenge around on-camera presence, why you should join a challenge, and our plans for a new challenge moving forward. Main Topic: Challenge Accepted 00:25 Why Challenges?02:45 Feedback Loop & Accountability07:41 New Storytelling Challenge13:56 What Niches Would Benefit Additional…