The Enthusiasm Project

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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

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 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

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Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E08 | Series Episode 30

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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

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S2E07 | Series Episode 29

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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

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Main Site: www.himynameistom.com

S2E06 | Series Episode 28

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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

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S2E05 | Series Episode 27

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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

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S2E04 | Series Episode 26

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Heather is back in the studio as web talk about what I think is a critical missing piece to The Enthusiasm Project: community. Eric Wen and I had an incredible conversation about how to build a channel that appeals to others while maintaining authenticity. It was rad.

Check out Heather’s channel:
https://www.youtube.com/sharesparkmedia

And here’s Eric Wen on YouTube:
 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzQenlv8ct8bHTJluoxDcw

—— Gear of the Week ——
Livestreaming came to a halt on my channel because it was such a pain to connect my camera to the computer. Even at my work, we struggle every day to get our HDMI converter to work reliably.

Then I found this thing, which like everything else I’ve used from elgato is just plug and play. As soon as you connect your camera, it shows up in any video app. There’s even free software you can use for streaming, which is awesome since as of now (11/2019), OBS is not compatible with macOS Catalina.

Elgato Cam Link 4K
https://amzn.to/37VBDMe

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S2E03 | Series Episode 25

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Last week we talked about my journey to start a business and the fact that I have no idea what I’m doing. This week I share the story of why I chose to spend all of my free time creating a “media kit” for what first appeared to be no good reason at all. And it was all because of a 15 year old kid in New Zealand.

Check out the media kit I put together:
https://www.himynameistom.com/media

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S2E02 | Series Episode 24

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Season 2 kicks off with a bang as Heather and I talk about the role of failure in starting a business and growing as an entrepreneur. I share a few of my recent failures and Heather provides her feedback as a veteran business owner.

Connect with Heather:
Instagram @heatherjustcreate
youtube.com/sharesparkmedia

—— Gear of the Week ——

My gosh, this light absolutely lives up to the hype and is worth the investment. It’s ginormous, but the build, design, and quality of light are easily the best I’ve ever used.

Aputure 120d II:
https://amzn.to/32WDDjH

Aputure Light Dome II:
https://amzn.to/2XhGe6x

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S2E01 | Series Episode 22

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It’s the last episode of Season 1! Bet you didn’t know these were seasons, huh? Me either. 

I wanted to take a moment to look back on this season of episodes and explains the how’s and why’s of what’s coming in Season 2. I’m super excited about it, and I think you’ll really like it too! 

Thanks for listening!

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S1E21 | Series Episode 21

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Is age really nothing but a number? This week I want to share an example of someone who isn’t afraid to jump headfirst into the world of YouTube and new media.

Monty McKinnon on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGOapB2PVB0mbERvPnbHGnQ

Peter McKinnon’s Video About Monty:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbZL6NgVOZI&t=10s

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S1E20 | Series Episode 20

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