When does your editing business invest in new equipment? Is it when productivity lags? Or is it merely a matter of budget? How do you know when it’s REALLY time to replace equipment? And then what determines how much you spend?

We help Bryan decide whether to purchase a new Mac computer or stick with his old one. Plus, file storage, video editing, and impostor syndrome!

Questions to ask before you buy that thing…  

• Is this an emotional desire or practical need?
• How long will your investment to last?
• Is your need for the gear long or short term?
• Is there a work-around?

When you spend more time crashing and rebooting than editing, it’s time to get a new computer. 

Also covered...

• We get into file storage because you can never back up enough. 
• Bryan is NOT a PC guy. 
• What video software is the easiest? 
• Daniel discusses his recent experience with Impostor Syndrome… notice how we approach it through awareness and practical experience. 
• We share the value of accountability and you’ll probably learn a new word. 
• Getting inspiration from others who are doing similar things as you isn’t really stealing… or is it? 
• Should Jennifer do a course? (yes, I think she should)
• Jennifer, a skeptic, gives a review of Descript 
• Descript Tip: Use Ctrl/Cmd + F to find a word or phrase to delete en masse

The Yetis support #PodcastersforJustice... and where to donate & what to do:

• George Floyd Memorial Fund
• Minnesota Freedom Fund
• Black Visions Collective
• Campaign Zero
• Black Lives Matter
• Text “Floyd” to 55156 to sign a petition to demand justice for George Floyd
• Sign-up at Color of Change to be notified of more opportunities to take action

Guest Editor

This episode was edited by Bourbon Barrell Podcasting. (thanks, Jennifer)

Resources:

• iBuy Power
• KVM Switch
• iDrive
• Adobe Premiere & Premiere Rush
• Screen-Cast-O-Matic
• Bandicam
• OBS
• Bryan’s Hindenburg Course ← you need this in your life
• @topteiraudio on Facebook ← Message for a discount on the course
• Podcast Editor Academy
• Reaper for Podcasting Facebook Group
• Descript

Appearing in this episode:

Daniel Abendroth: https://rothmedia.audio | @rothmedia_audio

Jennifer Longworth: https://bourbonbarrelpodcasting.com | @KYPodcasting

Carrie Caulfield-Arick: https://yayapodcasting.com | @carriearick

Bryan Entzminger: https://toptieraudio.com | @toptieraudio

(Editor's note: I can't seem to pull off single spacing. Sorry)

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