The Noname Nerd Podcast

The Podcast is back!  This time we'll go over how to reach that important milestone of Twitch Affiliate.  Learn how to get your first followers, why you might be streaming too much and more.  Listen up because this podcast has an all new sound to it as well!  If you are interested in our Guide to Twitch Affiliate you can also download it here:  https://www.nonamenerd.com/pages/guidetotwitchaffiliate

Time to restart the podcast.  Again.  This time, I'm experimenting with some new screen recording software (not noticeable if you are just listening to this) and working on refocusing on creating content that is focused on topics that will provide a direct benefit to people in the Noname Nerd Community.  Keep your fingers crossed and to access the article that I am discussing, head to https://www.nonamenerd.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-your-stream-sound-more-professional

We are proud to announce our partnership with Stream for a Cause! This amazing non-profit organization really has the values and mission that align so well with the Noname Nerd community that I could not pass up the opportunity to work with them and support them.  Stream for a Cause knows we can do more together than we could do alone.  The Stream for a Cause (SfaC) staff and volunteer content creators work side by side to create unique charity stream events that help fund a wide variety of small, community based organizations. By helping creators of all sizes to construct custom charity events tailored to the community and creating memorable experiences; SfaC is able to spread positivity while raising funds! SfaC stands by content creators every step of the way, even during the charity stream, to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. With a focus on entertainment, community celebration, and unique experiences SfaC aims to take the stress and confusion out of planning a charity stream.  What does this mean?  For the company, this means that 2% of ALL sales will be donated to Stream for a Cause for the rest of 2021.  Having met with their Executive Director on multiple occasions, I know that they are committed to finding worthy causes for these funds and would encourage you to get donate as well!  For YOU, this means that you have a dedicated partner to guide you from the start of your prepping and planning, all the way to the very end of your actual stream. It means being able to ask questions and getting clarity about anything related to your charity stream.  What do I do next?  Sign up as a volunteer RIGHT NOW!  It does not cost you anything and will put you on the path towards your first successful charity stream.  GO HERE:  https://www.streamforacause.org/volunteer I would encourage you to read more about this great organization on their website (https://www.streamforacause.org/).  The truth is, I don't "share" access to the Noname Nerd community lightly, but what they are doing really resonated with me and I truly believe that we will be able to multiply the great work that so many of you nerds are doing through this partnership.  Look for more opportunities to get involved soon!

While a lot of people default to creating a personal brand when they start out streaming on engaging in content creation seriously, I think that it is worth thinking about the pros and cons of taking more of a company approach.  I've worked with new esports teams and gaming organizations that struggle to find where they fit along the "personal to company" brand spectrum.  While there is a no size fits all answer, here are some thoughts to help you along your brand development journey.  Don't forget to join our online communities at www.nerdsbelonghere.com and grab some gamer apparel at www.nonamenerd.com.

So it has been a few weeks since I've released a podcast episode.  This is despite my stated goal to release an episode every week.  I know that some of you can identify with that problem.  So, what tools do I use to overcome a lack of motivation?  Listen for some tips and tricks to help you get going when the motivation just isn't there...  Don't forget to check out the Noname Nerd community at www.nerdsbelonghere.com and the store at www.nonamenerd.com.

First, shout out to our new Discord admin Breen (https://www.twitch.tv/twistedteam) and our new Discord mod Mirabaar (https://www.twitch.tv/mirabaar) as well as the May Discord Nerd of the Month Bankstro (https://www.twitch.tv/bankstro).  Today, I talk about why the Noname Nerd community is so important to me personally and why I believe it is important.  To do so, I read off a great essay by Zelda Gamer (also available here: https://zeldagamer.medium.com/what-it-means-to-be-a-nerd-by-zeldagamer-fc90c4d8c839).  If you aren't a member of one of our online communities, head to https://www.nerdsbelonghere.com to find us.  If you are already a member, just know that we appreciate you.

Happy Memorial Day, Happy Pride Month, and you have a chance to get a free product from the NEW Noname Nerd product line!  Also, we are still looking for people to try out for our esports teams!  Yes, that's a lot of information packed into a short podcast!  Some of this information is very time-limited, so head to https://www.nonamenerd.com/pages/new-product-launch if you want to be a part of our product launch.  Head to https://www.nonamenerd.com/pages/nerds-belong-here if you want to find the link to our Discord server to help us raise money for The Trevor Project and to try out for our esports teams.  And, of course, head to https://www.nonamenerd.com/products/nerd-pride-rainbow-gamer-jersey to order a special edition Nerd Pride Rainbow Gamer Jersey.  Remember 3% of all sales in June are being donated to The Trevor Project so this is the month to get your orders in!

I want to correct some advice that I have been giving regarding being authentic to your audience.  Seriously, I was wrong.  If you want to really connect with your audience, you have to stop thinking about who you are in a binary sense.  You are an ever-shifting multiplicity.  Celebrate it!  Use it!  Then, join our online communities at www.nerdsbelonghere.com.

As many of you know, the Noname Nerd company has evolved a lot since it started in 2018.  The one person who has been a part of that evolution and supporting the Nerd community since it was little more than an idea is ZackAtk77!  I was so happy to have a chance to talk with Zack about his history with the company and explore some of his goals as a streamer.  He truly embodies the Noname Nerd spirit and is a great member of the community and representative of the brand.  Make sure to drop him a follow at https://www.twitch.tv/zackatk77.  If you want to be a member of the Noname Nerd community just head to www.nerdsbelonghere.com to join and head to www.nonamenerd.com to get great custom merch for gamers, streamers, and content creators!

Ok, I know that I'm releasing this podcast and doing this interview months after Bankstro was actually Nerd of the Month, but it didn't occur to me until after March that it would be cool to include all of our Nerds of the Month (NOTM) in the podcast.  So expect more in the future as I get caught up with April and May!  So give this episode a listen to learn about how Bankstro got into gaming, give him a follow at https://www.twitch.tv/bankstro, and if you are interested in being the NOTM be sure to head to our Discord Server (www.nerdsbelonghere.com) and simply be the most active member for a month to win a gift card, special social media shout outs, and the opportunity to appear on this podcast!  Some restrictions do apply.