The Enthusiasm Project

By Tom Buck

My name is Tom and this is The Enthusiasm Project! Join me each week for deep dives exploring the world of what it means to be an independent creator on YouTube, audio/video production, and keeping a ... more

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March 30, 2020 Creating in the Chaos [S2E13]
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With the entire world being thrown into an unprecedented situation, how do you handle it as a creator of online content? Do you stop making stuff, do you continue as usual, or is there another strategy?
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https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm
—— Gear of the Week ——
Animal Crossing New Horizons on Nintendo Switch - It’s not camera related (although you can use a camera in the game…), but it’s the best bit of escapism we’ve found in these crazy times!
🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:
https://podcasterplaybook.com
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•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected]
•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:
https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):
https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
Twitter: @sodarntom
Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E13 | Series Episode 35
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March 16, 20206 Ways to Improve Your YouTube Channel [S2E12]
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If you find yourself with a little extra time at home lately, it might be a great time to revisit your YouTube channel, or to finally start that channel you’ve been thinking about.
These are the 6 things I’ve found to be the most important when it comes to building a channel that feels consistent and complete:
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—— Gear of the Week ——
C-Stands!
Whether it’s lights, mics, cameras, or other gear, there’s nothing quite like a c-stand to reliably position things exactly where you need them. A good c-stand will last pretty much the rest of your life. There are a million different ones out there, but this is the one I’ve recently acquired for myself and it’s been a joy to use:
https://amzn.to/3atmi5Y
🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:
https://podcasterplaybook.com
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📲 Connect!

•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected]
•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:
https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):
https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
Twitter: @sodarntom
Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E12 | Series Episode 34
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March 02, 2020 Protect the Asset [S2E11]
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Let’s take a look “behind the curtain” at what it really takes to create a work/life balance, especially when building a side business in addition to a traditional day job, including some of the creative sacrifices and tough decisions that sometimes have to be made.
Definitely check Out “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown. It’s an awesome read that’ll help guide you to examine what really is essential for your own happiness and success.
Leave a message and be included in a future episode!
https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm
🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:
https://podcasterplaybook.com
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📲 Connect!

•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected]
•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:
https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):
https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
Twitter: @sodarntom
Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E11 | Series Episode 33
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February 03, 2020 YouTube Production Process Deep Dive [S2E10]
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This week we’re taking a close look at the production process that I’ve developed for my YouTube videos. While everybody’s process is going to look a little different, this is what I’ve organically come up with over the past 2.5 years, and I think there’s a lot of helpful info here that might be able to save you a few tears and gray hairs.
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—— Gear of the Week ——
Super Cool Lap Desk!
I love this thing. There are a million different varieties of thee around, but I spent more time than a reasonable person should researching what seemed like the best one, and this is what I found. There’s great pleasure to be had in working productively from the couch in your pajamas.
https://amzn.to/2GEcTeR
🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:
https://podcasterplaybook.com
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📲 Connect!

•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected]
•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:
https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):
https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
Twitter: @sodarntom
Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E10 | Series Episode 32
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January 27, 2020 My Biggest YouTube Regret [S2E09]
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This week I share my biggest regret when it comes to my YouTube channel and offer some thoughts and advice to anyone who may be in a similar situation. The lesson is, you can’t get better until you get started.
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https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm
—— Gear of the Week ——
The Sony WH-CH700n headphones have made my workflow a DREAM! They’re Bluetooth, but also have the option to be used as wired headphones, which makes them really versatile. They sound great, are super comfortable, and even have a noise cancelling feature. I love using them when editing videos in Final Cut Pro.
https://amzn.to/3asBuRB
🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:
https://podcasterplaybook.com
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https://patreon.com/tombuck
https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck
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📲 Connect!

•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected]
•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:
https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):
https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
Twitter: @sodarntom
Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E09 | Series Episode 31
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January 20, 2020 Let's A Some Q's! [S2E08]
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This week I’m taking YOUR questions from Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. I’ve never done a Q&A before, so thank you so much to everyone who sent in questions and helped make this more of a two way conversation. I’m loving the community we’re building here!
Here are a few of the links mentioned in the episode:
Artlist (2 months free): http://bit.ly/enthusiasmartlist
Epidemic (free trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthusiasm
Leave a message and be included in a future episode!
https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm
—— Gear of the Week ——
Dust in electronics is always an issue- and with audio gear it can be extra problematic and add unwanted noise/fuzz to your signal. Decksaver sent me their new cover for the Rodecaster Pro and it’s awesome. This isn’t sponsored, and they didn’t ask me to promote it, but it’s really great and keeps dust off and out of the Rodecaster Pro.
www.decksaver.com
🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:
https://podcasterplaybook.com
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📲 Connect!

•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected]
•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:
https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):
https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
Twitter: @sodarntom
Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E08 | Series Episode 30
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January 13, 2020 Income vs. Outcome on YouTube [S2E07]
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Over the past 2.5 years my YouTube channel has started to organically generate revenue, which is kind of amazing. So this week I go through the ways Heather I make money on YouTube and the different ways you might be able to effectively monetize your own channel. We also dispel a few myths about that sweet sweet ad revenue.
Heather’s Channel:
https://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate
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—— Gear of the Week ——
Last week I highlighted the Edelkrone Sliderone, and this week I’ve been experimenting with the 3D printed version of Edlekrone’s FlexTILT head. Basically, for $30 you get a box of parts and access to downloadable print files to make your own awesome tripod head.
Here’s a link to that:
https://edelkrone.com/products/flextilt-head-3d
I also made a video about the process (it was a really fun project!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVi2hQfoR7o
🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:
https://podcasterplaybook.com
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📲 Connect!

•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected]
•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:
https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):
https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
Twitter: @sodarntom
Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E07 | Series Episode 29
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January 06, 2020 Build Your Brand: Good or Bad Advice? [S2E06]
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It’s almost cliche advice at this point, but learning to build your brand lets you take effective control of your narrative and drive your story forward on your terms. After spending the past few weeks fine tuning and in some cases, redesigning my “brand,” I wanted to share what I learned and why it’s something worth your time.
I also discovered that Anchor lets people leave voice messages, so I’m VERY excited to share a few special messages from listeners this week.
If you’d like to leave a message, check out https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm and click “send voice message.” I’d love to include your thoughts on a future episode.
—— Gear of the Week ——
I’ve been looking at my workflow and working to update integral parts that will genuinely make a difference.
I’ve been using a motor less slider since 2013, and even though it’s awesome, I’ve been getting frustrated. It’s big, and it takes a lot of effort to get a smooth shot. I use the slider in literally every video, so this is a pain point I often encounter.
I upgraded to the motorized Edelkrone Sliderone and it’s amazing. I’m hoping to get the motorized pan head at some point, but for now I ordered the 3D printable pan and tilt head.
https://amzn.to/35hVi6y
🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:
https://podcasterplaybook.com
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📲 Connect!

•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected]
•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:
https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):
https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
Twitter: @sodarntom
Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E06 | Series Episode 28
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December 16, 2019 Smarts & Ignorance [S2E05]
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This week I wanted to take some time to explore a bit of insecurity that’s popped up along the journey to start a business, and share a few stories/examples of how a bit of ignorance and naiveté can sometimes be exactly what you need to succeed. After all, you can’t get better until you get started.
I also discovered that Anchor lets people leave voice messages, so I’m VERY excited to share a few special messages from listeners this week.
If you’d like to leave a message, check out https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm and click “send voice message.” I’d love to include your thoughts on a future episode.
—— Gear of the Week ——
I updated my main video light for the first time in a few years to a flexible LED panel form Falconeyes, and WOW! This thing is unbelievable. There are quite a few sizes and accessory options, but this is the one I went with:
https://amzn.to/2PnmZWA
🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:
https://podcasterplaybook.com
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📲 Connect!

•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected]
•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:
https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):
https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
Twitter: @sodarntom
Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E05 | Series Episode 27
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December 09, 2019 Building a Business Baby, Baby! [S2E04]
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It’s time to take the next step in formalizing this idea to start a business. Heather and I are teaming up for the next step, and this is our chance to explore some of the finer points.
Check out Heather’s channel:
https://www.youtube.com/sharesparkmedia
—— Gear of the Week ——
Heather loves the Switchpod, which is a lighter and more durable alternative to the Joby Gorillapod. It’s pretty awesome:
https://amzn.to/2E0hCpK
And my recommendation is the PolarPro Peter McKinnon edition variable ND filter. It’s pricey, but if you’re investing in good lenses, this is worth it to maintain the image quality while opening up a world of creative options:
I have the 6-9 Stop Version:
https://amzn.to/2YwyMoK
🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:
https://podcasterplaybook.com
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📲 Connect!

•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected]
•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:
https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):
https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
Twitter: @sodarntom
Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E04 | Series Episode 26
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