The Blog
The archive of my blog (since 2010).
My 2021 YouTube + Livestream Studio Setup
Here is a look at where I film my YouTube videos, podcasts, and online courses. I share all the gear I'm using and how I set it all up so I can walk in and start filming in less than a minute.
My Minimal Desk Setup for Video Editing
Here's a tour of my video editing desk setup, which is also a sample lesson from my new course "Learn Premiere Pro CC 2021".
What should I make next?
In this podcast episode I chat with my wife Jen about what's next for me online, what kind of videos, podcasts, etc. I should be making, discuss my website redesign, and share an open and honest look at what it is like to be a creator online balancing multiple businesses, passions, and goals.
Choosing the Perfect Camera for You (At Any Budget)
In this podcast episode I chat with Greg Farnum all about cameras and which ones we’d buy.
Better Lighting for Your Videos On Any Budget
In this podcast episode I chat with Tommy Calloway about how to improve lighting in your videos.
How to Record Better Audio on Any Budget
In this episode I chat with Curtis Judd about how to record high quality audio, what gear he recommends, and common audio mistakes to avoid.
Money Lessons Learned from Getting Out of Debt Twice
Most people are afraid to talk about money, but I'm not. You can't do your work, make your art, or run your business if you can’t get your money right.
In this podcast episode I share my journey getting out of and going back into debt, how money affected the tiny decisions I’d make, the impact debt had on me creatively and professionally, what finally got us out of debt again, and the steps you should take up the “money ladder”.
How to Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube (The Technical Way)
In this podcast episode I chat with Tom Martin about what a YouTube channel should do behind the scenes if it wants to get more views through search and suggested recommendations.
How Sarah Beth Turned Teaching Yoga on YouTube into a Six Figure Business
In this podcast episode I chat with Sarah Beth, a yoga teacher on YouTube, about how she grew her channel to almost a million subscribers and a thriving online business over nearly ten years of uploading videos.
Which Camera Monitor Should I Buy?
I recently reviewed three monitors at different price points. Needs and budgets vary and I don't believe there's ever just one tool for the job. There's just the right tool for the job. So let's jump in...
Working with a Spouse, Friend, or Family Member
In this episode I talk with my wife Jen about how we work together on each other’s businesses or on the same business with all the dynamics of a boss/employee/partner relationship while staying married (and sane).
Build a Video Editing Business From Scratch (Without Leaving Home)
In this episode I chat with Jacob Cross, who I’ve hired to help me film for clients before, but who piqued my interest when he said he and his wife edit YouTube videos for 8 different clients at once on top of the video production work they already do. We discuss how you can find potential video editing clients, how to reach out to them, what the workflow is like, and how to charge them.
Survive a Recession, Land More Clients, & Grow a Team
In this episode I chat with Mike Kilcoyne, who I got to know well when he signed up for my Freelance Filmmaker Accelerator Program last year. We discuss how he niched down to what clients he could serve best, how to make them repeat clients, when the right time to hire help is, and how to land and work with clients in other cities then where you live.
How to Stay Productive During Chaos
With the CO-VID19 coronavirus, the world is a bit crazy right now. But I wanted to do my part to share how I’m trying to weather this as an entrepreneur and small business owner and give you some tips for how to best spend your down time during any pandemic quarantines.
Buying Elon Musk a Couch, Talking Tesla, & Growing as a Niche YouTuber (ft. Ben Sullins)
In this episode I talk with Ben Sullins of Teslanomics about how he approaches covering Tesla and sustainable technology news using his years of experience as a data scientist.
How a Workaholic Ends Up Taking a Year Off (ft. Sean McCabe)
In this conversation with Sean McCabe we discuss starting a physical or digital product business, what to do when you feel stuck, why you need to be making content online, how to pre-sell a new product, avoiding scarcity mindset, and why Sean is taking a full year sabbatical.
7 Camera Tricks Using Lens Filters
Lens filters are a great way to get in-camera effects for both photographers and filmmakers.
In this video I share 7 camera hacks for making your images more cinematic.
The Truth About Being an Influencer
Something really bothers me about the internet, and it’s that word: influencer.
But once I thought about the word a little more, I realized I’d actually been an influence on how some people spent their money for years now.
In this post I share how influencers should act and as follower of anyone online, what you need to know about how things really work behind the scenes.