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One of the best ways to help more people with your podcast is by sharing it on social media. But don't go posting your whole 45-minute episode on there! Social media is all about quick-fixes and bite-sized content. So, give your future fans bite-sized value videos from your podcast episodes. This means that each video should be no longer than 60 seconds.  But how do you create the actual video to share online? This is my step-by-step tutorial on how I make shareable social media videos for my podcast episodes. Watch the visual walk-through on YouTube: https://youtu.be/orH4-7Cnd4M Download the free podcast checklist: https://share.getcloudapp.com/E0ubqd8O TIMESTAMPS: 0:15 - Why this is important 2:08 - Tutorial

There are a few ways you could be spending quarantine...All of them are valid! But if you want to "win" at quarantine, you have to take care of yourself and still be productive. 

This applies to introverts AND extroverts! 

So, here are my REALISTIC tips on how to take care of yourself AND be productive during turbulent times.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:52 - Why this is important!!

2:10 - Tips for people who seek their favorite distractions

10:00 - Tips for people who love to plan for the future

12:33 - Tips for people who love to spend time alone

17:27 - Tips for people who love to spend time with pets

20:46 - Tips for people who love to spend time with family & friends

Ready to put your podcast in front of a video audience? Great! But beginners beware! This requires a new skill set. However, since most podcasters will eventually want to reach a video audience, I thought I’d give you insight into how I do that for myself. To give you some ideas and inspiration, this is my exact workflow for creating the video versions of my podcasts. 

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TOOLS MENTIONED IN VIDEO 

Now I want to hear from you! What video solutions have worked for your podcast?

From finding legal & free sound effects & music for your podcast intro to actually creating your podcast intro music - this is the episode for you! And, if you want to put videos of your podcast on YouTube? No problem! I’ll also show you how to create a short animation that matches your podcast intro music to make those videos more engaging. 

TIMESTAMPS:

3:34 - Podcast intro music and audio tutorial

12:04 - Podcast intro animation tutorial

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*Tune in on episode #8 to see how I create my animated podcast episode videos for YouTube!*

“Do I REALLY need a website for what I want to do?” is the most common question I get as a web developer. The short answer is: yes. No matter your age or industry, you need one. But you already knew that! You see, "why you need a website" is not the big concern...

The biggest concern is usually:

1.) the cost $$, and 

2.) the risks of entering the “scary internet world of choice & scams”. 

Timestamps:

2:02 - the REAL 3 reasons why you need a website.

12:12 - how to get your dream website by going the DIY or professional routes.

There’s even a free website checklist that I made for you! 

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Are you shy? So am I. This is my advice for you on how to stand up for yourself when family members corner you and you don’t know how to respond (or when)! Talking to family members can be especially difficult for shy people because we are afraid or unsure of how to de-escalate a situation that is criticizing or attacking you. How do you deal with that if the people attacking you are the ones closest to you? Here are the steps I take for these exact situations. — Now I want to hear from you!

The screen-free life is a medical necessity for me..BUT FOR YOU? It might be a challenging choice. Transitioning from being glued to our devices to living more screen-free is hard!! So here are the tools and tips that help me navigate living without computers or devices 24/7:

 I hope this helps. Tell me what helps YOU live a better screen-free life: