The Enthusiasm Project

Send a text message to the show!Let’s take a look “behind the curtain” at what it really takes to create a work/life balance, especially when building a side business in addition to a traditional day job, including some of the creative sacrifices and tough decisions that sometimes have to be made.Definitely check Out “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown. It’s an awesome read that’ll help guide you to examine what really is essential for your own happiness and success.Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E11 | Series Episode 33Support the show

Send a text message to the show!This week we’re taking a close look at the production process that I’ve developed for my YouTube videos. While everybody’s process is going to look a little different, this is what I’ve organically come up with over the past 2.5 years, and I think there’s a lot of helpful info here that might be able to save you a few tears and gray hairs.Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—— Gear of the Week ——Super Cool Lap Desk!I love this thing. There are a million different varieties of thee around, but I spent more time than a reasonable person should researching what seemed like the best one, and this is what I found. There’s great pleasure to be had in working productively from the couch in your pajamas.https://amzn.to/2GEcTeR🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E10 | Series Episode 32Support the show

Send a text message to the show!This week I share my biggest regret when it comes to my YouTube channel and offer some thoughts and advice to anyone who may be in a similar situation. The lesson is, you can’t get better until you get started.Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—— Gear of the Week ——The Sony WH-CH700n headphones have made my workflow a DREAM! They’re Bluetooth, but also have the option to be used as wired headphones, which makes them really versatile. They sound great, are super comfortable, and even have a noise cancelling feature. I love using them when editing videos in Final Cut Pro.https://amzn.to/3asBuRB🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E09 | Series Episode 31Support the show

Send a text message to the show!This week I’m taking YOUR questions from Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. I’ve never done a Q&A before, so thank you so much to everyone who sent in questions and helped make this more of a two way conversation. I’m loving the community we’re building here!Here are a few of the links mentioned in the episode:Artlist (2 months free): http://bit.ly/enthusiasmartlistEpidemic (free trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthusiasmLeave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—— Gear of the Week ——Dust in electronics is always an issue- and with audio gear it can be extra problematic and add unwanted noise/fuzz to your signal. Decksaver sent me their new cover for the Rodecaster Pro and it’s awesome. This isn’t sponsored, and they didn’t ask me to promote it, but it’s really great and keeps dust off and out of the Rodecaster Pro.www.decksaver.com🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E08 | Series Episode 30Support the show

Send a text message to the show!Over the past 2.5 years my YouTube channel has started to organically generate revenue, which is kind of amazing. So this week I go through the ways Heather I make money on YouTube and the different ways you might be able to effectively monetize your own channel. We also dispel a few myths about that sweet sweet ad revenue.Heather’s Channel:https://youtube.com/heatherjustcreateLeave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—— Gear of the Week ——Last week I highlighted the Edelkrone Sliderone, and this week I’ve been experimenting with the 3D printed version of Edlekrone’s FlexTILT head. Basically, for $30 you get a box of parts and access to downloadable print files to make your own awesome tripod head.Here’s a link to that: https://edelkrone.com/products/flextilt-head-3dI also made a video about the process (it was a really fun project!):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVi2hQfoR7o🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E07 | Series Episode 29Support the show

Send a text message to the show!It’s almost cliche advice at this point, but learning to build your brand lets you take effective control of your narrative and drive your story forward on your terms. After spending the past few weeks fine tuning and in some cases, redesigning my “brand,” I wanted to share what I learned and why it’s something worth your time.I also discovered that Anchor lets people leave voice messages, so I’m VERY excited to share a few special messages from listeners this week.If you’d like to leave a message, check out https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm and click “send voice message.” I’d love to include your thoughts on a future episode.—— Gear of the Week ——I’ve been looking at my workflow and working to update integral parts that will genuinely make a difference.I’ve been using a motor less slider since 2013, and even though it’s awesome, I’ve been getting frustrated. It’s big, and it takes a lot of effort to get a smooth shot. I use the slider in literally every video, so this is a pain point I often encounter.I upgraded to the motorized Edelkrone Sliderone and it’s amazing. I’m hoping to get the motorized pan head at some point, but for now I ordered the 3D printable pan and tilt head.https://amzn.to/35hVi6y🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E06 | Series Episode 28Support the show

Send a text message to the show!This week I wanted to take some time to explore a bit of insecurity that’s popped up along the journey to start a business, and share a few stories/examples of how a bit of ignorance and naiveté can sometimes be exactly what you need to succeed. After all, you can’t get better until you get started.I also discovered that Anchor lets people leave voice messages, so I’m VERY excited to share a few special messages from listeners this week.If you’d like to leave a message, check out https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm and click “send voice message.” I’d love to include your thoughts on a future episode.—— Gear of the Week ——I updated my main video light for the first time in a few years to a flexible LED panel form Falconeyes, and WOW! This thing is unbelievable. There are quite a few sizes and accessory options, but this is the one I went with:https://amzn.to/2PnmZWA🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E05 | Series Episode 27Support the show

Send a text message to the show!It’s time to take the next step in formalizing this idea to start a business. Heather and I are teaming up for the next step, and this is our chance to explore some of the finer points.Check out Heather’s channel:https://www.youtube.com/sharesparkmedia—— Gear of the Week ——Heather loves the Switchpod, which is a lighter and more durable alternative to the Joby Gorillapod. It’s pretty awesome:https://amzn.to/2E0hCpKAnd my recommendation is the PolarPro Peter McKinnon edition variable ND filter. It’s pricey, but if you’re investing in good lenses, this is worth it to maintain the image quality while opening up a world of creative options:I have the 6-9 Stop Version:https://amzn.to/2YwyMoK🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E04 | Series Episode 26Support the show

Send a text message to the show!Heather is back in the studio as web talk about what I think is a critical missing piece to The Enthusiasm Project: community. Eric Wen and I had an incredible conversation about how to build a channel that appeals to others while maintaining authenticity. It was rad.Check out Heather’s channel:https://www.youtube.com/sharesparkmediaAnd here’s Eric Wen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzQenlv8ct8bHTJluoxDcw—— Gear of the Week ——Livestreaming came to a halt on my channel because it was such a pain to connect my camera to the computer. Even at my work, we struggle every day to get our HDMI converter to work reliably.Then I found this thing, which like everything else I’ve used from elgato is just plug and play. As soon as you connect your camera, it shows up in any video app. There’s even free software you can use for streaming, which is awesome since as of now (11/2019), OBS is not compatible with macOS Catalina.Elgato Cam Link 4Khttps://amzn.to/37VBDMe🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E03 | Series Episode 25Support the show

Send a text message to the show!Last week we talked about my journey to start a business and the fact that I have no idea what I’m doing. This week I share the story of why I chose to spend all of my free time creating a “media kit” for what first appeared to be no good reason at all. And it was all because of a 15 year old kid in New Zealand.Check out the media kit I put together:https://www.himynameistom.com/media🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E02 | Series Episode 24Support the show