Business RPG

Wanted to leave you guys with something to listen to instead of me this week since I am out of town.

Go check out the Potato Candy Network. Its another project that I am involved with where I sit down with some friends of mine and we make stories for DnD and Table Top RPGs.

Need help coming up with a one shot for your D&D group? Then listen to the Blank Scenario, where we come up with a quick prompt, Blanking Fast!

https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZPh85rX0uwP0Q8B2M9Eo1

Are you into Scary Stories and want to hear us play a scary game. Then check out Dreadful Tales, where we play through different Horror RPGs.

https://open.spotify.com/show/5KDtKxiCqcCpMQymPb8Okj

Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me [email protected]

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There are times that I wish I could see into the future, and just know wether or not I was going to be successful doing what I am passionate about. And the closest I can ever get to that meeting others who have been pursuing their passions professionally longer than I have and picking their brain for a little while. This is one of the reasons I get so much out of doing the BusinessRPG Podcast, I have an opportunity to see what it looks like for someone else to have kept with something they love to the point of being successful at it as a business. And I get to spend the time set aside for these interviews to ask my questions but I also get to let them influence me for just a little while.

That is part of what makes the audience so specific, is that we (nerds) dont always get to be taken seriously as business owners, or industry experts. But today's guest is a great example of what can happen when you stick with what it is you want to really be when you grow up.

This week you will be meeting Keiko. She is a Voice Actor, Director, Writer, Caster, Coach, and wears several other hats besides. She is the Owner of MLA Entertainment and runs a YouTube channel that she started along side her business in 2010. She is the creator of the Project Infinity web series, and is the host of the podcast Keiko's Diary where she gets to talk with and interview other creatives and voice actors.

In this episode you will hear her talk about the Voice Acting industry, the different hats she has had to wear as a result of all the projects she has brought to life, and you are going to hear her talk about how pursuing her passions has had a net benefit in her professional career.

You can find out more about MLA Entertainment by visiting: https://mla-entertainment.tumblr.com/works

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MoxieLiveAction/about

Follow Keiko on Twitter: @MLA_Ent

Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me [email protected]

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I had a guest on today who has taken the Hero's Journey to a whole new level.  The Hero's Journey is a staple of story telling, and story telling is a staple of nerd culture...It is one of the reasons that I think nerds have a competitive advantage in business and content creation...we have a great connection with story telling.

The guest I will be introducing you to today is someone who has done a great job of leveraging the Hero's Journey into marketing and branding. Today you will be Hearing from Landen Conner, a Pharmacist turned Photographer that has mastered the art of capturing a person's brand in their own photo. In this episode you are going to hear us talk about how he instills confidence in his clients, Some branding tips including an introduction to the concept of story branding, and how to tell the story of the person in the picture. We also talk about how this can be applied to any business.

Feel free to reach out to Landen:

Phone: 504-905-2249

Linkedin: @ Landen Conner

www.landenconnerphoto.com

Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me [email protected]

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I recognize that a lot of the people I have on the show are business owners or freelancers that have created their own opportunities and built a career on their own...But I know that isnt the only way to be successful. I have been looking for someone who I could have on the show who went another route to be a successful nerd but doing it for another business in the industry that they love, and finally I have found someone who was willing to come on and share their story.

Meet Andrew Searles. He is a Product manager for D&D Beyond, and has found his dream job of figuring out how to make RPG players have a better experience in their games. Andrew has a lot to share in this episode and an amazing story of how he got to where he is now. I tried asking questions that any listener might have when it came to finding a company they like that they would want to work for and Andrew didnt hold anything back when I asked.

Listen to Pat and Andrew's podcast Artificer's Portal

Twitter: @acsearles

Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me [email protected]

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What is better Free or Paid trainings? I have benefited from both in the past and I have been in the thick of doing a lot of educating lately...So I decided to do a short episode on it sharing my thoughts. Let me know what your experience has been! 

Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me [email protected]

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Part 2 of our conversation with Melanie is LIVE!

Meet Melanie Scroggins, a work from home Voice Actor who has been teaching others how to break into the industry and navigate their VO journey using the template that has worked for her. I have wanted to have Melanie on the show for a little while now because I know a few listeners have wanted to hear from voice professionals and she does an amazing job of explaining where to start in this industry.

We reference episode 44 a few times, incase you are needing some context when we talk about podcasting.

Follow Melanie using the links below

Instagram: @melaniescrogginsvo

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniescroggins

Podcast: Work From Home Voice Actor

https://www.melaniescroggins.com/about/

Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me [email protected]

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Do you have a voice you think would do well in Voice Over? Have you ever had an interest in Voice Acting? Do you feel like the barriers to entry are too high? Do you have no idea where to start?

Meet Melanie Scroggins, a work from home Voice Actor who has been teaching others how to break into the industry and navigate their VO journey using the template that has worked for her. I have wanted to have Melanie on the show for a little while now because I know a few listeners have wanted to hear from voice professionals and she does an amazing job of explaining where to start in this industry.

We reference episode 44 a few times, incase you are needing some context when we talk about podcasting.

Follow Melanie using the links below

Instagram: @melaniescrogginsvo

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniescroggins

Podcast: Work From Home Voice Actor

https://www.melaniescroggins.com/about/

Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me [email protected]

Learn how to become a Podcast Producer  from my teachers at Podcast Production School use my affiliate link here

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Today you get to hear from a man who has found a great way to be unique in the world of gaming and live streaming. I am excited to introduce you to Bricks O Brian, streamer, gamer, builder, and author of family-friendly content for all members of the family to be able to enjoy.

One of the biggest reasons I wanted to have brian on is because he is on a lot of different platforms doing a lot of different things. He has built an amazing brand akin to that of Finneus and Ferb, where people young and old all are able to find something to enjoy when they consume his content. He is a very unique gamer and It was a delight hearing him talk about what it is he does and how he got to where he is now.

Follow Brian using the links below

Instagram: @bricksobrian

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bricksobrian

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVQnSSve4nszxRCoUuTH3A

https://www.bricksobrian.com

Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me [email protected]

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What is it that your customers or audience walk away with as an end result of your product or service? Can you verbalize it? Can you verbalize it in a couple of sentences or less?

Today you are going to hear from Joe Ponds, a return guest and lead generation expert. Joe is a master of helping businesses find leads for potential customers, recapture lost revenue, and in helping them come across as clear and clean in their communication with other clients and business professionals.

I asked joe to come back on to discuss the concept of the "value proposition".I have talked about it before in past episodes but Joe does a much better job of explaining it better than I ever could.

Connect with Joe on Linkedin

Call him 813-541-3994

Business RPG is a show where you can learn from successful nerds and find tools you need for your nerdy business/project. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here.

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What does it takes to launch a Kickstarter? Does it take a village? Do you need a producer to help guide you through the launch process and connect the dots so you can be ready?

Introducing World Of Game Design (WOGD). A gaming company and network that specializes in helping creators successfully launch, fund, and fulfill their Kickstarter as well as your one stop shop for your TTRPG needs.

In this interview you will be meeting Jared Nielsen the Investor, Owner, and generous mind behind WOGD. You will also be meeting his Creative Director and Kickstarer Producer Zac Goins who is also one of the hosts of Geeks' Cant Podcast

In this episode, we cover a ton of topics, most of it pertaining to how they help creators be successful before, during, and after their kickstarter.

Checkout World Of Game Design - https://www.wogd.com/

Listen to Geeks' Cant Podcast

Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me [email protected]

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