Learn more on the BonusFootage.co newsletter.This is my strategy for coming up with ideas for my videos, clients, and permisslioness apprenticeships.These are the basic note pads I use to journal. (affiliate) 3 Pages total: One page free write (inspired obviously by “The Artist’s Way” morning pages. One page (Write down what you're grateful for) One page ideas (just pick one thing) and come up with ten ideas/solutions for it (bluesky, brain dump, whatever you want to call it) Thanks for listening!Tom

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Subscribe to the BonusFootage.co newsletter. This episode, we’re kicking off a new series around newsletters. Most of the episodes will be focusing on short form video creators who’ve been able to successful move their audience and attention to a profitable newsletter.7 Steps to Making 7 Figures With Your Newsletter // with Matt Ragland (matt@mattragland.com), make sure to tell him you friends with Tom of “Creators Are Brands”.In this episode, we discuss: Why you need a newsletter as a short form creator. What should be in your linktree to promote your newsletter? What’s the copy you should put on your newsletter landing page? Should you give away a freebie when people sign up to your newsletter? What kinds of digital products should you sell to your newsletter? We also talk about Matt’s agency that works with creators and entrepreneurs to turn your existing content into a high converting, profitable newsletter. Like, you don’t have to do any extra work. It’s basically a productize service that pays for itself, from minimal work from your end, if you’ve ready built your audience. I’m sold on it, I’ve been telling my friends about, and if you’re a listener of this show, you’re a friend. If you want to work with Matt or learn more about it as we’re talking, go to yourweekly.email or email him directly at Matt@MattRagland.com and make sure to tell him you friends with Tom of “Creators Are Brands”.

Dylan Schmidt is the host of Digital Podcaster and the creator of the Podcast Newsletter.(Subscribe to the bonusfootage.co newsletter for more bars)In this podcast episode, Tom and Dylan Schmidt discuss how to start a podcast and monetize it. They recommend starting with a minimal viable podcast setup, which can be as simple as recording audio with your AirPods or any microphone you have. The next step is to think of your big idea and break it down into smaller ideas that can be used as episode topics. Dylan emphasizes the importance of understanding your listener and being genuinely interested in the topic being discussed. Tom suggests practicing your skills by reaching out to people that have their own shows and offering to host or facilitate their audience's questions. For specific recommendations, they suggest the Samson Q2U microphone for remote interviews and solo shows, which costs around $50. They also recommend hosting your show on platforms like Anchor or Libsyn and monetizing through sponsorships, merchandise, and listener support.Key Points There is no one-size-fits-all approach to starting a podcast, and it can be overwhelming, so start with the basics and build from there. Creating content requires a strong mindset, including dealing with anxiety and imposter syndrome. Setting achievable goals, even smaller ones like the number of episodes, helps to stay motivated and overcome imposter syndrome. Podcasts are a sustainable format for content creation and can attract audiences who prefer evergreen content. Don't rely on chance to attract listeners, be shameless in promoting your podcast Focus on listener behavior and recommend similar podcasts at the beginning of each episode There is a need for tools to help beginner creators market their podcasts.

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Subscribe to the Bonus Footage Newsletter.This is the episode all about landing your first Brand Partnership. In this episode, I let CHAT GBT interview me on my own podcast.These are the topics that we discussed:What are some of the biggest challenges you've faced in growing your audience, and how have you overcome them?Shifting my mentality of creating for attention to creating to provide value.How do you come up with new content ideas, and how do you stay inspired and motivated to create? Conversations.What are some of the most important skills you've learned as a content creator, and how have they helped you succeed? Storytelling. Networking. Creative strategy. But most importantly, the fact that actually building online — is the best way to learn marketable skills.How do you balance creating content with other responsibilities, like work or school? This is my power hobby. When I do at least an hour of my own stuff every day, I feel accomplished. If you have a full-time job, approach your creator stuff as a power hobby. Everyone has hobbies. Whether it’s going out to bars, fantasy football, adult league sports, scrolling, whatever. Build online (podcast, shorts, newsletter, digital writing) — because even if it fails you develop marketable skills. I call it a power hobby. Something you enjoy. You build your network. You create digital assets. You acquire skills along the way. And it’s an outlet for self-improvement.What are some of the most common mistakes you see new creators making, and how can they avoid them? Comparing themselves. It’s a volume game. Being willing to look silly.How do you engage with your audience, and what strategies do you use to build a strong community around your content? I am my audience.How do you approach collaborations and sponsorships, and what advice would you give to creators who are just starting out in this space? Know what they’re paying for. Double it. Permissionless partnerships.What are some of the most valuable lessons you've learned about creativity and content creation, and how have they influenced your work? Everyone can be a creator. Not everyone should be or is built for it.People who want to, can do it. It’s not easy. It’s not quick money.Looking ahead, what are your goals for the future of your content. My goal, is for this podcast to be the go-to resource for solo creators. This podcast is your creator companion. When you set out to create and share online, not many people in your immediate world can emphasize with how challenging it actually is. I get it. The guests on this show get it. So as you’re building. As you’re creating your own brand online. As you’re turning this into side income or a real business, the goal is simple for this to be a resource for you along the way. If it is, I also would love I’d share it with a friend.THANKS FOR LISTENING TO THE SHOW.