Don't break the bank! Here's what actually works when launching a content studio, podcast studio, or YouTube studio -- whatever you want to call it!

Tom Brown and John Bertino break it all down—no fluff, just real stories, honest mistakes, and the gear and strategies that helped them build profitable studios from scratch. Tom is the founder of Chicago Podcast Studio @TheStudioBusiness.

John is the host of this show and co-host of @NJCSshow with a studio in New Jersey. ----

Are you ready to launch your own podcast studio, video podcast studio, or content studio?

Whether you're a podcast creator building a home podcast studio, a business owner seeking a professional podcast studio, or a marketer wanting to boost your brand, this guide is packed with expert advice, hands-on experience, and practical tips from Tom Brown (Chicago Podcast Studio) and John Bertino (NJ Content Studio).

In This Episode:

• 00:00 The Power of Video Podcasting, Short-Form Clips, Studio Gear Myths, and More
• 01:17 Welcome & Guest Introduction
• 02:46 Tom's Viral YouTube Success
• 04:42 Consulting, CPS Builds & The Studio Business Community
• 06:48 Podcast Studio vs. Content Studio: Evolving Language
• 07:16 Tom's Journey: From Audio to Full-Service Studio
• 09:03 The Untapped Market for Podcast Studios
• 10:07 The Real Value of Short-Form Content
• 11:06 Who Uses Podcast Studios?

Want more niche marketing insights on how to grow a YouTube channel?

This episode is Part 5 in a multi-part series on YouTube marketing. To continue learning on this niche, visit:

• Part 1 - How to Grow a YouTube Channel in 2025: A Case Study [YouTube Marketing with Natalie Brunell]
• Part 2 - Get More Views on YouTube Channel (Small Business Edition) [YouTube Marketing with JC Polk]
• Part 3 - Grow Your Business on YouTube and LinkedIn for Content Creators and Startups [YouTube Marketing with Finn McKenty]
• Part 4 - Get Millions of Views By Decoding the YouTube Algorithm [YouTube Marketing with Mike Desmarets from Evolve Ink]
• Part 6 - Coming soon
• Part 7 - Coming soon

Full Shownotes & More Info Here:

• How to Build a Profitable Podcast & YouTube Studio from Scratch (full shownotes)

• Full video interview here: How to Build a Profitable Podcast & YouTube Studio from Scratch