Launch Your Live

When you run a live stream show, you want to make sure you find the right guests for your live streams.

This way it aligns with what your show is about and helps keep the interest of your viewers.

On this episode, we sit down with Marco Novo to help you find the right guests for your live streams.

Summary:

Having the right guests for live streams is not only important for building your show, but it helps ensure you bring in the right viewers as well.

There are plenty of places to find guests for your live streams, but how do you make sure you have the right guests? We talked about finding guests for your live streams on episode 15 https://Launchyour.live/ep15. 

Today, we’re diving into finding the right guests for live streams.

On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs talk with Marco Novo about finding the right guests for live streams and why this is important to growing your live video presence.

Questions for Marco Novo

• How did you get started live streaming? What is your story?
• Why is it important to find the right guests for your show?
• Are there times when the type of guest doesn’t matter?
• Can you share 3 ways to find the right guest for your live stream?
• How do you know you have the right guest for your show?
• Where can viewers and listeners connect with you?
• Mfcnovo
• Tips on respect
• Respect your identity - be unique
• Respect your progress

Thank you for joining us for episode 41 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how to find the right guests for your live streams with Marco Novo.

Remember, if you need help with your live streaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

For more information on this episode, head to https://launchyour.live/ep41. We will see you all on a future episode.

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Did you pick the right music for your live streams?

Using music when live streaming can help enhance your live streams and make them more engaging and entertaining.

On this episode, we sit down with Matt Schick on how to pick the right music for live streaming.

Summary:

Are you using the right music for your live streams?

Music can help add to your show and make it more entertaining for your viewers. 

You’ll want to make sure though that you use the right type of music. We’re not talking about royalty free music or copyrighted music. Rather, does the music fit with your live stream?

On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs talk how to pick the right music for live streaming with Matt Schick, a New-York based remote video producer.

Questions for Matt Schick

How did you get started live streaming? What is your story?

Why is picking the right music important for your live streams?

Are there times when broadcasters should not use music?

Where are 3 places viewers can go to to find music for live streaming?

YouTube Audio Library

Pond5

BenSound

Royalty-free music sites

Where can viewers and listeners connect with you?

RunMyStream.com

Thank you for joining us for episode 40 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how to pick the right music for live streaming with Matt Schick.

Remember, if you need help with your live streaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

For more information on this episode, head to https://launchyour.live/ep40. We will see you all on a future episode.

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On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs sit down with Shawn Boyd, aka Doc Rock, who has become a leader in helping people level up their livestreaming studios and skills.

Summary:

Learn what got Doc Rock  started with live streaming 

What are the steps that a person should take in creating their live stream studio?

• DSLR
• Apple iPhone or Android device
• Audio (Mic game first)
• Lavalier (Deity Lavalier)
• Samson Q2U or ATR-2100 (USB and XLR connections)
• Rode Podmic
• Shure SM7B
• Lighting
• Add more light, even if you have enough
• Video
• Headphones
• In-ear monitors (KBear)

“You’ve got to get out of the mindset that you have to be perfect.”

Don’t compare your beginning to someone’s middle, end, etc. 

You have to start from somewhere!

Why should you have a live stream studio?

What would you recommend for people that want a mobile studio?

• Camera
• Use your phone
• Mini tripod 
• Small Rig or Manfrotto
• Light (control the shadows)
• Aperture M-Z ($100)
• Microphone
• Lavalier Deity
• Lavalier Boya
• TRRS adapter
• Wireless mics

What advice would you give to a livestreamer just starting out?

How to connect with Doc Rock

Thank you for joining us for episode 39 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how to setup your livestreaming studio with Doc Rock.

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep39.

Remember, if you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

We will see you all on a future episode.

Click the subscribe or follow button, push play, and let’s get you moving with live video

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According to Mainstream Media, Chicago. One of the most often-overlooked details on a live stream is the most important: audio. An audience will stay with you through buffering, frame drops, and low-resolution video feeds, but if your audio drops out, then your audience leaves along with it.

So how do you pick the right microphone for live streaming? There are several mic options to choose from depending on your streaming environment. 

On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs sit down with Marc Muhlberger to discuss picking the right microphone when you are live streaming. 

Summary:

Learn what got Marc started with live streaming 

Why is audio important for live video? Shouldn’t the video be the #1 

Types of microphones (condsener, omni-directional, etc)

• Condenser
• Keep outside of the screen
• Cardioid - great for courses, videos
• Dynamic 
• Keep it near
• May need: Cloudlifter or Triton Fethead
• USB

Beginner

• Marantz MPM1000-U - needs a stand
• Rode Podmic
• Rode Wireless Go - if moving around a lot
• Audio interface - Beringer or Scarlett

Intermediate

• Shure SM7B
• Rode Procaster
• Rode NTG-3
• Audio interface - Rodecaster Pro or Zoom H6 or Zoom H8

Can you share 3 situations and the type of microphone someone would want to use?

• Interview
• Microphone
• Rode Podmic (use a pair) - aim at person talking
• Rode NTG-3
• Rode Wireless Go
• Headset: bio-dynamic DT77 Pro
• Audio interface: Rodecaster Pro
• Playing musical instruments / singing
• Microphone:
• AKG 414
• Pick the right microphone for the instrument
• Headset:
• Audio interface:
• Online courses
• Microphone
• If you like the way you sound or look, you will go live more often
• Rode NTG-3 ($700 - 750 USD)
• Use a Cardioid pattern - picks up your voice and reduces background noise.
• Point the side that doesn’t pick up sound towards the noise.
• Outside of a studio

What are some tips that you would give regarding setting up your live stream studio?

• Find a room that is quiet
• Take a look at the angles. Avoid talking into a corner.
• Put up sound dampening material (a blanket even works).
• Put the microphone as close to your mouth.
• Get a good audio interface if you want separate.
• For video - Canon SL/1 ($150) or Canon SL/3 or Canon m series. 

How to connect with Marc

• www.content-creation-studio-setup.com
• www.content-creation-studio-setup.com/checklist

Thank you for joining us for episode 38 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how to pick the right microphone for live streaming with Marc Muhlberger.

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep38. We will see you all on a future episode.

Remember, if you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

Click the subscribe or follow button, push play, and let’s get you moving with live video

Link: https://launchyour.live/ep38

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On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs discuss why you might want to add an intro video for your livestream show and the tools to help you create one.

What You Will Learn About Creating An Intro Video

1. Pros of using an intro video
2. Cons of using an intro video
3. How long should my intro video be?
4. Intro requirements (Ex. 5 minutes, under 100 mb)
5. Tools to create an intro video for live streaming

How to Create An Intro Video For Your Live Streams

1. Wave.video
2. Invideo.io
3. Canva
4. Movavi
5. WeVideo
6. Vidnami
7. Camtasia
8. Screenflow
9. Apple iMovie
10. Adobe Premiere
11. Final Cut Pro
12. HitFilm Express
13. LiveReacting
14. Outsource your intro video - video professional - Upwork, Fiverr, etc
15. Reach out to your connections, Groups and so on

Thank you for joining us for episode 37 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how to create an intro video for your live streams.

Remember, if you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

For more information on this episode, head to https://launchyour.live/ep37. We will see you all on a future episode.

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On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs discuss why you may or may not find countdown timers to be worth your time and some of the tools that you can use to create them.

What Will You Learn?

1. Pros of using a countdown timer
2. Cons of using a countdown timer
3. How long should my countdown be?
4. How to add your countdown timer to your live streaming software
5. Countdown timer tools

Countdown Timer Tools

1. MyStreamTimer (StreamYard + OBS, etc)
2. ClassTools.net
3. Movavi
4. Canva
5. Wave.video
6. Camtasia
7. Screenflow
8. Ecamm Live - use with virtual camera in other applications such as StreamYard
9. Apple iMovie
10. Adobe Premiere
11. Final Cut Pro
12. Apple Motion
13. Javascript
14. LiveReacting
15. Outsource your countdown timer

Thank you for joining us for episode 36 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed countdown timer tools to use on your live streams.

Remember, if you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

For more information on this episode, head to https://launchyour.live/ep36. We will see you all on a future episode.

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On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs discuss 17 ways to potentially monetize your live stream to generate revenue and increase brand awareness and opportunities.

Summary:

Ways to make money with live streaming

1. Patreon, PayPal, Buy Me A Coffee
2. Pay-per-view (StreamingVideoProvider, Dacast, InPlayer)
3. Brand deals and sponsorships
4. Advertisements
5. YouTube monetization (YouTube Partner Program)
6. Facebook Live monetization
7. Pre-roll, mid-roll and post-roll ads
8. Ask people to donate or send tips (PayPal, StreamLabs, GoFundMe, Kickstarter, YouTube SuperChats, Instagram Live, Twitch “cheer”, Facebook Stars, DLive Lino points, Tip Jar, etc)
9. Affiliate links
10. Drive traffic to your website
11. Create a membership program (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Gaming, your website)
12. Create and sell your own merch (TeeSpring, Custom Ink, Social Identitees)
13. Coach, teach or offer lessons
14. Live Selling (BeLive Live Sales, Amazon Live, StreamYard, etc)
15. Conferences
16. Sell products
17. Launch your own live streaming platform

Thank you for joining us for episode 35 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed ways to monetize your live stream.

Remember, if you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

For more information on this episode, head to https://launchyour.live/ep35. We will see you all on a future episode.

Click the subscribe or follow button, push play, and let’s get you moving with live video

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On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs discuss 23 easy ways to get more viewers on your live streams to help you overcome your fear of live video so that you gain the confidence needed to keep creating live videos for your business.

Summary:

Promote your live streams ahead of time

1. Update your banner or cover images (Easil, Canva, Crello, Adobe Spark, Wave.video)
2. Create a landing page - get sign-ups, send reminders (native, LeadPages, OptinMonster, Aweber, ConvertKit, etc)
3. Encourage your guest, partner or co-host to promote it.
4. Review when your live streams are happening (analytics or insights)
5. Encourage viewers to share
6. Tell the viewer what they are going to learn - make a promise to your viewers
7. Be descriptive - title and description (TubeBuddy for YouTube Live)
8. Review the length of your live streams (shorter vs longer, enough time to join?)
9. Messenger Bots (ManyChat, ChatFuel)
10. Broadcast everywhere (StreamYard, Restream, BeLive.TV)
11. Be consistent
12. Turn live videos into clips - (Boxcast, Lately, Camtasia, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier - manual process) 
13. Reward your viewers. Ex: Free eBook, PDF, help, giveaways, blog post, etc 
14. Cross-promote your live streams
15. Stream live video to one channel
16. Review your audio and video quality
17. Review your Internet - Speedtest.net
18. Is your topic right for live streaming?
19. Use multiple cameras (liven up the presentation)
20. Use a switcher - ATEM Mini
21. Use a virtual cam (Ecamm, Prezi, SnapCam, OBS, vMix)
22. Interact with your viewers (Say hello, ask them if they have questions, highlight comments (StreamYard, Restream.io, BeLive.TV)

Thank you for joining us for episode 34 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed 23 easy, proven ways to get more viewers on your live streams.

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep34. We will see you all on a future episode.

Remember, if you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

Click the subscribe or follow button, push play, and let’s get you moving with live video

Link: https://launchyour.live/ep34

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YouTube live streaming, also known as YouTube Live, is an easy way that your business can reach your target audience in real-time. Diana Gladney has been a YouTube streamer for over 4 years and helps entrepreneurs simplify the video creation process. On this episode we will talk with her about how you can use YouTube to go live.

On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs talk with Diana Gladney. You will learn what got Diana started with live streaming.

What Is YouTube Live?

How Does YouTube Live Differ From Facebook Live - going live from a Facebook Page?

Why should you go Live on YouTube

Is there a reason why you should not go live on YouTube

What are some tips to get started with YouTube

How to connect with Diana

Thank you for joining us for episode 33 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how you can get started with live streaming using YouTube Live with Diana Gladney

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep33. We will see you all on a future episode.

Remember, if you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

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Link: https://launchyour.live/ep33

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Do you want to take your live stream to the next level? Using graphics and video during your live stream can give your live video show a broadcast quality look.  On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs discuss 14 ways to enhance your live video content with graphics and video.

1. Countdown timer
2. Intro video
3. Intro overlay graphic (placeholder, can also be used as your live video thumbnail)
4. Lower third graphic
5. Rolling tickers
6. Full screen overlay (category or guest)
7. Split screen graphic overlay
8. Live video frame
9. Promotional video
10. Background(s)
11. Bug (logo placement)
12. Animated text
13. Outro Video
14. Outro overlay graphic (final screen before signing off)

Thank you for joining us for episode 32 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how you can use graphics and video to enhance your live streams and make them more engaging for your viewers.

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep32. We will see you all on a future episode.

If you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

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