Episode 5: Bad Reviews

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Leave us a 5 star review and share the show if you think we've earned it! It would help us grow the show greatly!

In this episode, we dive into the vital topic of reviews and support for our podcast. We wholeheartedly encourage our listeners to share positive reviews and spread the word about our show. We're candid about our conversational style, recognizing that our podcast might not resonate with everyone, but we value authenticity above all. Leveraging our audience and social media platforms is key to our business growth, and we explore grassroots marketing and the power of word-of-mouth. 

We also delve into the marketing potential of Pinterest, discussing how it can drive traffic to our websites and videos. Throughout the episode, we cover a range of strategies for driving traffic to platforms like Etsy, utilizing Pinterest and blogging for content creation, and managing the challenges of YouTube. From SEO tactics to affiliate sales, we share insights on creating engaging content and managing a blog effectively.

Balancing artistic integrity with YouTube success is another topic we tackle, stressing the importance of authenticity in content creation and business. We candidly discuss stepping out of comfort zones and coping with stress and burnout as content creators. Finding our brand identity and staying true to our passions are recurring themes in our conversation.

As the episode wraps up, we explore the benefits of outsourcing tasks and share our plans for the Patreon page, underscoring our commitment to growing and improving our podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Premise
01:00 The Importance of Reviews and Support
05:01 Not Everyone's Cup of Tea
07:02 Leveraging Your Audience and Sharing the Podcast
08:54 Grassroots Marketing for a New Business
10:59 Word of Mouth and Social Media Marketing
13:01 Using Pinterest for Business
18:11 Using Pinterest for Content Creation
19:09 Utilizing Blogging and Pinterest for Business
20:20 Creating Blog Posts for SEO and Affiliate Sales
22:24 Organizing and Scheduling Blog Posts
23:15 Finding a Camera Person or Blog Writer
25:06 The Challenges of Managing a Blog
28:16 Creating Guides and Small Excerpts for Blogs
29:50 Finding Editors and Writers
31:19 The Importance of Finding Editors with Industry Knowledge
32:47 Collaborating with Editors via Drive
34:28 Navigating the Challenges of YouTube
37:02 Balancing Artistic Integrity and YouTube Success
38:55 Discovering the Through Line in Popular Videos
39:34 The Power of Clickbait Titles
40:28 The Importance of Being Yourself in Content Creation
41:14 The Constant Evolution of Content and Business
41:47 The Cyclical Nature of Clickbait Titles
42:24 The Need to Adapt and Change in Content Creation
43:23 The Challenges

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Sam Raimondi:
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Jef and Jess Behnke:
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Mike Coffey
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