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We're back! KDubs is back! Cobra Kai! Coffee coffee coffee! 3 important pieces of encouragement to share! New music! Napoleon Dynamite. Water slides. And a lot of insanity! OH! And Profitcast is OFFICIALLY BACK! Links below!Profitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockmypodcastProfitcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id894979986?mt=2&ls=1Profitcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IahJnf3FJjOSvomfjGwRvThe Real Brian Show is the show for the multipassionate person. The place to end your week on a positive note, nerd out with us, and HAVE FUN! Learn things to better your life, and escape all the negative crap around us!PLEASE SUPPORT TRBS in 2025!!!!Patreon: https://patreon.com/realbrianshowBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iamtherealbrianMusic Spotify Playlists: TRBS 2025 Playlist on SpotifyTRB's GLORIOUSNESS (New Music) Playlist on SpotifyThe Captain Influence Playlist on SpotifySubscribe to The Real Brian Show Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-brian-show/id1160475222Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UsRunmoQzHkrWbwmAjmLM?si=e76f534378ec4b8fYouTube: https://youtube.com/therealbrianSupport The Real Brian Show Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iamtherealbrianPatreon: https://patreon.com/realbrianshowAMAZON LINK: Any time you purchase something off of Amazon, please consider using the TRBS affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3OVl49oAffiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the channel at no additional cost to you!Connect With TRB and The Show! Website: https://realbrianshow.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtherealbrian/TRBS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realbrianshow/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/iamtherealbrian
Happy Valentine's Day (or other choice name)! Caffeinatrix sure has her share of shots fired in The First Natalie War. We talk about the Super Bowl, healthy drinks and stuff, new music, our thoughts on Valentine's Day, Natalie's very awkward and creepy situation (I really believe he's stalking her...), and Twilight. Ugh. HAHA, enjoy!!Profitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockmypodcastProfitcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id894979986?mt=2&ls=1Profitcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IahJnf3FJjOSvomfjGwRvThe Real Brian Show is the show for the multipassionate person. The place to end your week on a positive note, nerd out with us, and HAVE FUN! Learn things to better your life, and escape all the negative crap around us!PLEASE SUPPORT TRBS in 2025!!!! We need your help!Patreon: https://patreon.com/realbrianshowBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iamtherealbrianMusic Spotify Playlists: TRBS 2025 Playlist on SpotifyTRBS 2024 Playlist on SpotifyTRB's GLORIOUSNESS (New Music) Playlist on SpotifyThe Captain Influence Playlist on SpotifySubscribe to The Real Brian Show Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-brian-show/id1160475222Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UsRunmoQzHkrWbwmAjmLM?si=e76f534378ec4b8fYouTube: https://youtube.com/therealbrianSupport The Real Brian Show Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iamtherealbrianPatreon: https://patreon.com/realbrianshowAMAZON LINK: Any time you purchase something off of Amazon, please consider using the TRBS affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3OVl49oAffiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the channel at no additional cost to you!Connect With TRB and The Show! Website: https://realbrianshow.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtherealbrian/TRBS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realbrianshow/Twitter/X:
Special Guest, and accomplished writer & speaker, Doug Crowe, talks to us about how to "flatten the curve of confidence" for your clients, and how everyone has a great story to share...
In this ProfitCast, the Founder/CEO, Mike Lantz, along with Shane Nathan, sit down with Kelly Beckner from Global Giving to donate $50,000 to COVID-19 relief and learn more about Global Giving's Mission...
Special Guest and self-taught author, Michelle Spiva, tells her story of going from corporate to entrepreneur and how she struck out on her own... As well as how you should avoid getting tricked into doing stuff for free...
Marshall Sylver is a respected business consultant sought by Fortune 500 companies and also the creator of one of the top personal development programs in the world. He sat down with us to talk about how he pivoted his business to meet the Covid-19 challenge, his experience surviving Covid-19, and much more...
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The Real Brian Kane began behind the microphone in high school. Brian's project portfolio includes Profitcast, Podcasters' Paradise, Audiobooks.com, and Arrow Squad to name a few. Brian is a musician and coffee lover. We chat about how to sound amazing and I contribute a lot of my success in audio to him. Get one FREE month of Libsyn Podcast Hosting with PROMO Code: TSR
Episode Highlights: [00:35] The importance of graphics and polish for your TV channel. [02:32] Why production quality is important. [04:09] Why being genuine is more important that being slick. [06:44] You don't need to spend thousands on production. All you need is your phone. [08:16] Connected TV is like professional Youtube. [09:05] There is a niche for everyone to leverage. [09:49] The internet is the best information conduit ever created. [10:33] The joy of finding your niche. [13:02] Why Smart TV channels are so much more practical for most entrepreneurs and small businesses. [14:05] Real world examples of how much money you can make on these channels.
Now that we've accepted the Demo Mode Challenge, I offer some perspective on how to view your betting account in terms of a small business in just over 5 minutes.
Our immersive discussions on starting your own path to profitability in sports markets continues in Episode 3, where we cover the importance of implementing your betting plan in a demo mode first.
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Episode Highlights: [01:49] Trevor describes how 'SoTellUs' is the only one of its kind on the planet. [02:30] How SoTellUs knocked the socks off a Google legend. [08:17] You've got to be very careful incentivizing positive reviews. [13:23] Why you're gonna need a bigger budget for PPC. [16:14] Being authentic and real is absolutely key. [17:59] Video allows people to really experience endorsements/referrals. [21:02] That's right. And if you don't remember who it was, you'll walk over there and knock on the door and say, Hey, who was it that did your roof? It's referrals, it's how businesses are built. [23:00] When was the last time you asked for client feedback? [25:52] It's easy to develop bad habits as you grow. [26:27] Negative reviews, taken right, help you be better. [37:26] If you have a solid system which you can teach to salespeople, you can save by hiring less experienced people. [39:00] Implementing technology and automation is a huge pain, but worth it in the long run. [40:30] Remembering Friendster... [44:27] How do you find a the time to be everywhere on social? [45:14] Common sense marketing. [48:13] Why buying followers is stupid. [52:42] You must market in the moment!
What are the 3 ingredients for a long life? We have the answer! I have to share the most awesome unleash the superhero story with you today! Oh man, it'll blow your mind! And what if I told you that you could love yourself… love others… and then do what you want! Is that true? Listen in to today's episode to find out! In This Episode How I make decisions. Should I relaunch Profitcast or not? Start a podcast network? Vocabulary word of the week: Apocryphal Some hilarious questions we want YOU to answer! Send in your answers!! The 3 ingredients to a long life!! An absolutely INCREDIBLE Unleash the Superhero Story! Love yourself. Love others. Then do what you want! Really??? Some movie reviews, music suggestions, and the wrap up review to A Way Out (game) Deep Thoughts! Links Real Brian's Spotify Playlist Join the TRBS Patreon Community! Send The Real Brian an email! Join our Slack group We're on Discord! Come join the TRBS Discord Server! TRBS Facebook Group The Real Brian's Facebook The Real Brian Show's Instagram
In This Episode: [2:45] How Marlon played a key role in lobbying for affiliates during CAN-SPAM legislation. [04:48] Politicians are not business people and that's not a good thing. [07:25] Too often we over react and toss the baby out with the bathwater. [09:41] Marketers always need to be ready to adapt. [10:54] You can just type the freaking thing up and mail it. [11:18] Shared IP servers are not one of Marlon's favorite things. [12:58] The stress of email marketing. [17:45] Open up every channel for interaction. [19:46] Why do we have such complex automation when nobody uses it? [26:12] Why no one is listening to us right now Jim! [28:03] Nobody cares. [28:38] People just want an easy part time income with no big effort. [31:29] Business opportunity seekers are not business people, they are hobbyists. [33:29] People want a money button they can just push. [40:35] Why Marlon won't be writing a book. [41:15] Software sells because all you gotta do is push a button. [42:16] No matter what you sell, make it a toaster. [46:15] Marlon's latest project.
Have you struggled to find the niche for your podcast? Today's guest is Brain Kane from the The Real Brian Show, former host of ProfitCast and ArrowSquad. When he started The Real Brian Show, he struggled with the whole "niche" issue and, as a result, struggled with how to define his podcast to others. Listen to his podcasting journey: [02:00] As a kid, Brian wanted to be a morning DJ, but when he began with radio, interest in radio was fading, and it didn't pay well. He tried figuring out podcasting in 2013, and discovered Cliff Ravenscraft's Podcasting A to Z which made it easy. Joshua first found Brian when Dave Jackson and Daniel J. Lewis separately mentioning ProfitCast. Joshua and Joshua connected regarding sponsorship possibilities. [04:30] How (or why) did Brian start podcasting? His first show was "Backstage Pass" (interviewing hip-hop artists) and then "TV Talk" (hosting podcasts about TV shows paying $80-90/hour). Brian took another course in 2014, researching how to grow an audience. Everyone charged for "the secret" and Brian interviewed people who had succeeded monetizing their podcast. [07:20] ProfitCast lasted 110 episodes and 2 years. None of Brian's peers were making the amount of money they wanted with their shows. Ironically, a published author and public speaker Brian listened to was not interesting. After 50 episodes, the guests were dispensing the same recycled advice. He was not seeing a massive impact and felt something was missing. [11:20] The successful people Brian was interviewing were not sharing everything, either on purpose or didn't know -- they were lucky. Podcasting can be like network marketing: if you're good at it and get in at the right time, you can be successful. They're extroverted AND good at selling. They claim anyone can be successful at podcasting (or network marketing) -- which isn't entirely true. Some people will never be "that good" at podcasting. [13:00] The people at the top have a very unique combination of skills: charisma, extroversion, entertainment, sales, and marketing. If you don't have that unique combination, you must get creative and succeed with your own skillset. However, don't try to emulate the greats like John Lee Dumas and Cliff Ravenscraft. Observed what worked for them and apply it within your own personality. [14:50] By 2016, podcasting was noisy compared to 2008, and Brian felt there was nothing new to say on ProfitCast. Since then, he's learned a few new things he could share. He's currently learning about achieving celebrity status, which can succeed in acquiring loyal listeners. Once you create a course or run advertising, you'll get the money. [16:30] Many podcasters feel they've said everything there is to say but feel the pressure to keep going. Brian announced the ending and explained the timeline of that final wrap-up. Some podcasters get frustrated/discouraged and either put out junk or they pod-fade. [18:45] If Brian ever restarted ProfitCast, he wouldn't be as nice with guests. He'd push for the answer he was looking for. Also, Brian isn't a niche person. For some reason, podcasting has become about niches. In any other form of media (i.e. Shark Tank), they hate niches. Brian is a Type 7 (Enthusiast) enneagram with a multitude of interests/talents and gets bored doing the same thing for too long. He usually won't finish a book because it doesn't keep his attention. [21:30] After ProfitCast, Brian decided he was done talking about podcasting. He also can't talk about one single TV show anymore. Variety in your life is okay. Three years into the Real Brian Show, it's been very tied to him as a person. He began the show wanting to talk about more but overthought it every step of the way. Just starting the radio station at the high school, morale went up. He's made people smile and helped them have a better life. People told him it needed more, but that led to further complicatations. [25:50] The Real Brian Show was created to talk about a variety of things, and help people have a happier day. The side aspect was "Unleashing the Superhero" to embrace who you really are and be continually better. They also embraced the idea of nerding out on your passions without apology. His big mistake was listening to too much advice and adjusting based on what others thought he should do. Brian has been bringing things back to his basic core elements plus his beliefs for the show: have a better day, and smile. [29:20] Adults get married, find a life of responsibilities, and they stop having fun. It's time to get balance in life. Also, follow your own journey. For example, Instagram may work well for others, but not you. Instagram may also work for you at a different point in time. [31:10] Brian is intentionally trying to break the mold. He observes what others are doing, what's working, but is his own trailblazer. He's not a teacher and wants to create a show that is valuable. [32:30] Podcasters are taught to "get the numbers up" into tens of thousands of listeners to get advertising. However, he has loyal listeners -- his friends he made because of the show. Just because people say you should niche (or teach) doesn't make that you should. Define what success looks like for you -- it's NOT always money or thousands of listeners. Are you influencing people and creating friendships? Do your words make an impact and change lives? You don't hear that message enough. If you found this podcast useful or interesting, please share it with a friend. Links/Resources: The Real Brian Show: RealBrianShow.com (The Voice of the Nerdy Eclectic) Daniel J. Lewis, The Audacity to Podcast: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/
In This Episode: [2:15] David shares his journey from eighth grade teacher to digital marketing success. [5:33] A chance meeting at a conference turned David on to Digital business. [9:44] You may be surprised to learn that David doesn’t do that much video content. [13:27] How to differentiate yourself in a crowded market. [16:38] Why you need to subscribe to other marketer’s newsletters. [17:37] Be successful by being yourself [20:13] The biggest mistake most people make when getting into digital business. [22:13] Why outsourcing is key to growth and sanity. [24:12] Even if it’s a part time biz, you have to keep a serious business attitude and focus. [27:04] Even if all you have is an hour a night to work at your side-gig make sure you treat it and focus on it like a big business. [29:00] Why visual goal aids such as calendars are important. [34:29] How to build your tribe. [40:44] Why you have to have your own style and tell your own stories. [43:44] The PayPal panic. [47:02] Why David isn’t panicking about PayPal. [48:30] Change happens. [51:20] Fill that jar of jelly beans! [52:37] Budget networking for leads. [56:29] How to contact David.
In This Episode: [2:40] Michael explains how growing up poor, he had to become a salesperson just to eat -- when he was just a child. [5:23] Why making money will never fill the voids in your life. A big screen TV will never give you a hug. [7:55] Why you need to motivated by more than just making money if you want to succeed. [8:43] Life worst moments can lead to life’s greatest moments if you have the right attitude. [14:46] The first things to think about when starting your own online business. [16:30] What engine will drive you and your business? [17:07] What problem are you going to solve? [18:44] Why your way of thinking is your biggest roadblock. [21:15] How to get over those doubts and self built walls when they happen. [29:34] You can milk a banana but you can’t tuna fish. [31:47] When Michael realized it wasn’t the money that was going to bring him Joy. [35:33] Michael’s most important tip for being successful and joyful. [36:30] What you should focus on rather than the money and why that focus will bring the money. [38:14] Packaging your super power.
Episode Highlights: [00:49] Tom explains why he’s known as “The Simplifier.” [2:38] The corporate experience which inspired him to make plans easier and more effective. [4:21] Success leaves a trail. Are you following? [5:19] Stepping out of your comfort zone in a green mankini. [6:06] The danger of “unconscious incompetence.” [09:10] Why big hitters in the industry aren’t perfect and BTW, you’re a lot better than you think. [10:58] Being in the elite is a lot like being a professional gymnast. [14:27] The “Intellectual climax.” [17:51] Be careful about meeting your guru and here’s why. [21:07] The steps to success – starting with “vision.” [26:32] Why 20 percent of your activities will produce 80 percent of your results. [28:08] It’s not what you make. It’s what you keep. [29:31] Why rock climbing shows the importance of a mentor. [31:03] Tom uses a great health analogy to help people understand how to find their niche. [34:04] You have to understand it’s a business. [35:48] Lack of clarity is the root of all failure. [39:06] Tom’s trinity success method [48:44] The direct connection between good health and success. [51:55] Your billion dollar bill. [55:18] What the best time use of your time is. [56:49] The less Tom learned from his near death experience. [102:30] Collaboration is a better way than competition. [105:49] Tom’s near death experience changed his life. [1:15:20] The big news on the chance of a wrestling rematch between Tom Beal and Russell Brunsen.
In This Episode: [1:08] Matt reveals the secret he learned almost by accident when he was just starting out. [4:32] Knowing who your _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is critical to your success. [7:17] What common factors motivate people? [7:54] Perception is different from reality and perception is powerful for marketing. [10:33] Why email open rates are for egos and just worthless. [12:43] What is an EPC and why is it so damn important for your email marketing success? [15:30] The perfect email…for the moment at least. [15:45] Why Matt tests radicals and why you must be testing them too! [18:09] The secret of subject lines that work... [20:31] Matt’s super-secret awesome subject line... [24:19] Knowing your audience and when they are receptive. [27:03] Paying attention to the right numbers in your email marketing stats. [29:16] Why testing is important and even more important if your list is small. [33:00] Why big brands such as ProfitCast are going back to marketing basics. [36:13] A sneak preview of Matt’s upcoming book.
In This Episode: [02:51] Why Bond is so committed to teaching people his father’s winning way of marketing and copywriting... [06:17] What excites Bond when it comes to his work... [07:47] Did Gary Halbert see the internet coming or did he simply adapt his approach to dominate it? [10:55] The difference between testing and tinkering... [14:01] Why _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ are more important than flashy or provocative subject lines... [14:49] Why it’s important to walk in your reader’s shoes.... [17:52] Why Bond is fascinated with questions such as "what's your favorite time of day?"... [21:45] the important connection between reactions and patterns... [27:18] We don’t spend enough time figuring out what really drives people... [31:33] Find out how people are lazy with their marketing... [34:01] Bond doesn’t want everybody everywhere to be awesome copywriters. What’s the fun of that? [34:53] Why you can’t be good at everything and if you think you are -- you're full of bull... [36:33] What people really want and the 'hand cream' tale... [43:32] You must become a student of conversations... [51:55] The name you need to know to get membership in Bond’s Facebook group!
In This Episode: [1:47] Ben shares just how little he knew when he started out and why it didn’t stop him and shouldn’t stop you. [9:24] Why the local businesses in your area are prime markets now and are looking for your help and products. [11:09] What is the digital gold rush and how can you claim your share? [16:36] The biggest pain points for local businesses all around you and a prescription to relieve their pain and establish a great business for you. [20:13] Which businesses you absolutely must STOP going after right now! [27:27] What local small to medium companies are finally realizing about digital marketing... [30:51] What once scared companies so much about the virtual world and why they’re now embracing it and how it means opportunity for you. [34:08] The mysterious yet effective “donut drop” technique that lands clients! [40:38] The one question Ben always asks people new to digital business and why it’s so important to have the answer...
In This Episode: Discover how Ron went from a 'chain-letter', to Becoming a New York Times Best-selling Author, to making MILLIONS online... Learn that you must have a "why" to achieve success (and it can't just be "money")... Find out how Ron helps people generate 10K/month without a product of their own... And MUCH more...
In This Episode: Discover how Michael went from 'burnt toast' to making MILLIONS online... Learn why telling stories (and how you tell them) is KEY to succeeding... See how you can turn everyday life into compelling engaging stories... And MUCH more...
Bakery owners are on a mission. We want to make the best baked goods we can and both feed and nourish our community. We want a happy team, happy customers and happy farmers and millers too. But is there room in all this happiness for profit? In this episode, Mark shares his thoughts on the book Profit First by Mike Michalowicz, which was recommended by Rebecca Channer, founder of the amazing ProsperCity. The book has changed the way he thinks about money in general and profits in particular. He discusses how the ideas in the book would've helped him run Orange Boot Bakery and how they can help you run your bakery successfully for the long term. Don't forget to subscribe to the show! Some links: ProsperCity - the company which caused me to read the book! Profit First on Amazon Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
In This Episode: See how Barb made a textbook newbie mistake that cost her $23,000... Discover how to turn your existing skills + Google into pure profits. Learn how to avoid getting caught up in the dreaded 'analysis paralysis'... And MUCH more...
In This Episode: Learn the TRUTH about how it's not just all 'rainbows & sunshine' for successful online entrepreneurs... Discover how Kam went from losing his job to making a full-time income online. Realize that being efficient with your 'e___g_' is the KEY to success... And MUCH more..
In This Episode: Learn why if you don't have a website, you can't make money... Discover how to value and leverage what you already know from the real world to succeed in the virtual world. Realize that the BEST affiliates are "____-ers" and not salespeople... And MUCH more...
In This Episode: How Jeremy Went from Driving a Truck to Making Six Figures as an Online Entrepreneur on WarriorPlus! Learn the RIGHT and WRONG Way to Do Business Online... Discover the KEY to Jeremy's Online Success... See How He Generated $60K in 30 Days Launching on WarriorPlus... and MUCH more...
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 201, originally published in May 2015. Brian Kane is the host of ProfitCast and an avid podcaster. He has a background in radio and shares tips to Jason's audience on how you can be a better podcaster, remove those filler words, get listener loyalty and engagement, and much more on today's show. Key Takeaways: [1:35] How can podcasters gain listener loyalty? Brian has five ways. [10:10] Jason finally started asking his listeners personally for reviews. [12:30] Find the common enemy with our listeners. [17:20] Give honest reviews on iTunes instead of five star reviews. [22:35] iTunes is implementing consequences for shows that have 'too many' reviews. [26:45] Brian has tips on how to reduce your filler words. [28:40] What's a good podcast format? [33:50] Put yourself in the seat of the listener and ask yourself if this is a show you want to listen to. Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.WDWRadio.com www.ProfitCastUniverse.com
Jason Hartman was interviewed by The Real Brian for his Profitcast podcast. The two went deep down the rabbit hole of podcasting. They discuss building a community, the importance of polarization, the 10 Commandments of Podcasting, rational reasonable recklessness and more. Key Takeaways: [5:21] An embarrassing fact about Jason [8:14] What got Jason into real estate [12:04] How do you balance your passion with paying bills [15:05] You have to ask yourself, "is the rest of the world interested in this?", and the niche makeup of our world now [18:27] Starting a podcast opens up your world to thought leaders and refine your ideas [23:07] The Law of Polarization [26:59] What lessons Jason's learned from podcasting [33:12] Identifying the common enemy for your audience [37:16] The barrier to entry for podcasting is low, and an embarrassing fact about Jason's podcasting [42:43] The importance of publishing regularly, and the maturation of podcasting [46:37] One encouragement currently in Jason's life [52:36] Some information on Jason Hartman University Website: Jason Hartman University Profitcast Universe with The Real Brian
Ever wondered how you might create the life you want? We'll be the first to admit that the answer isn't one-size-fits-all, but the conversation in this episode of The Real Brian Show can help refocus the path to that life. When I choose to adopt these methodologies in my own life, I am surprised to find that the life I want while I'm living selflessly is very different from what I want when I'm living for myself. How does living differently change what we want? Perspective. In this Episode Tired of the negativity... Developing a new morning routine! New Music. Check out Danger Silent Ostrich meat, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cinnamon Cubano Welcome Kate Erickson! Attitude and how it can change the world. Keep the Bedroom Sacred I know where your mind went with that header! Reel it back in so that I can expound on this sacredness I speak of. Brian explains his new morning routine in this episode and it involves not keeping his cellphone in his bedroom. No more with the cellphone alarm clock! no more with the social media wake up ritual! What do you think you'd do instead when you wake up in the morning without technology within reach? If the routine itself isn't appealing to you, maybe science will change your mind. Several years ago, when smart phones really began to explode, we began to see a lot of fundamental aspects of our culture change. In addition to texting while driving, looking at your phone while crossing the street, and Googling (or asking Siri about) everything you don't know, the physical side effects of LCD screens began to emerge. According to many scientists, LCD screens have a legitimate negative effect on our health. Eye strain (including blinking less and what is called "Near Point Stress Syndrome"), headaches, sleepless nights... they are not just things Mom said to get us to put down our phones. Articles in everyday publications, such as Forbes, brought up the excellent point of LCD being non-existent throughout human history up until the last thirty years. Until the last ten years or so, the human body has never been exposed to the degree of exposure to LCD screens that we force on them now. Some scientists would posit that these screens go so far as to trick our bodies into thinking it's daylight when it may be the middle of the night. Have you ever crawled in bed, tired and exhausted, feeling like you could fall asleep within seconds... but then you pull out your phone, maybe for something as innocent as turning it to silent mode or setting the alarm, only to find a half-hour has passed and you've thoroughly perused Facebook? And at that point you're not even tired anymore? We have a problem! Bringing that distracting nonsense into the bedroom is not necessary. Try keeping the bedroom sacred, remove LCD screens from the bedroom for a couple weeks and see what changes. Create the Life You Want What an incredible conversation with Kate this week. I've heard Kate interviewed many times, not just by Brian too (she was a guest on Profitcast), and I'm always thrilled to hear her articulate aspects of herself that I am unable to put into words about myself. Early in this episode she talks about her behavior when entering a party or a group of people, and her approach deeply resonates with me. I followed up Brian's discussion of standing up for ourselves last week with a little commentary of my own and basically tried to get across that what finally clicked for me was understanding the connection I had to a group of people that enabled me to do what I was good at confidently. Not unlike Kate's own realization of, "What am I doing?" when carefully evaluating her approach to mingling, I realized, as far as networking and socializing is concerned, that what was missing for me, to be bold in the midst of strangers, was a lack of connection. I didn't know how I connected to all these people. Instead of it being a point of fear, I used it as a challenge. I rose up out of my introverted, I'd-rather-be-home-with-a-good-book nature and created the atmosphere I wanted. The entire interview with Kate is filled with so much excellent material that I don't even want to approach a recap of it all here. They talk about paying it forward, being nice to people and saying hello, and how that can fundamentally change your own day as well as perfect strangers. They talk about how attitude is the front-runner to perspective, how without a good attitude everything that happens results in a perspective with a murky lens. The picture they paint for us, the conversation as a whole, sets up this model of what it means to create the life you want. The life we want is full of choices; and that's not just, 'What do I want to do for a living?' or 'Should I get married?' But daily asking ourselves, 'What attitude am I going to wear today?' and 'How can I treat those around me with the respect they deserve?' Links Fighting Back Against the Health Menace of LCD Screens (Forbes) Kate Erickson: EOFire Audio Blog @KateLErickson Find Another Way to Live by Danger Silent
La primera conversación. - Isaac se nos unió a la sesión de International Podcast Day. Podéis ver esta sesión bilingue aquí: https://firetalk.com/podcastday/episodes/SJRTXCsp - Cómo empezó Podcast Pro y por qué Isaac se ha unido al equipo de organización de las JPod. - Las JPOD: Si todavía no sabeis lo que son: http://jpod16mlg.es/ - Craig pregunta: ¿Cómo puede ser que las JPod sean gratis?!!! ¿Habría que cobrar? - El curso de Isaac. - La diferencia entre la radio y el podcast. "La información es recuperable en el podcast. En la radio no." - Los audio libros. "La penetración de la radio en España es de menos de un 50%." (Por eso vamos tan lentos con los podcasts. Ed.) - ¿Qué fue de aquellos LPs con cuentos? - La longitud del podcast. - Cómo crea Isaac sus podcasts. - La alternativa a Skype: http://source-elements.com/ y https://ipdtl.com/ Isaac Recomienda: - Super hábitos. - Escuela de periodismo. (Acaba de empezar.) - Radio Lab (en English) y Lime Town (también en English). Podeis encontrar a Isaac aquí: https://podcastpro.audio/ http://isaacbaltanas.com/ Post-interview Discussion: Pilar: Ironically, Isaac’s podcasts run for about 5 minutes, but his was the longest interview we’ve had with a single guest. Craig: Isaac rightly says that it’s crucially important to be constantly improving delivery on the mic in areas like phrasing, projection, intonation, engagement, the use of silence, etc. The Real Brian has also been emphasising this on his Profitcast podcast (which has now finished): http://www.profitcastuniverse.com/podcast-episodes/ Pilar: Podcasters should focus on mic technique, structured communication and understanding the medium in which you are operating. Isaac follows a concise script for his podcasts and maximises communication with his audience. A podcaster needs to find his/her voice and decide what kind of message and connection he/she wants to deliver. How intimate do you want to be with your audience? How much of your (personal) life do you want to talk about? How much of my opinion do I want to share with others? How many podcasting ‘rules’ do you want to break? Craig: Before you break the rules (in podcasting, music, art etc) you have to learn them and know what they are. Podcasting with co-hosts has helped improve delivery and find a voice. Pilar: When you podcast with a co-host, you start to find out what kind of podcaster you are. Craig: The length of podcast episodes is a subjective thing. Longer podcasts can be paused and continued later. A podcast can’t be too long, but it can be too boring. One of the most downloaded podcasts on the libsyn platform is Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History which can be 3 or 4 hours long. His podcast once received over 350,000 downloads in a 24-hour period on May 6, 2015: http://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/ Pilar: Length is part of format and length depends of what you are trying to communicate to your audience. Craig: It’s wonderful that JPod is still a free conference that promotes podcasting and education in and around the podcasting field. As Isaac said, this will probably change in the coming years and money will become more of a focus for podcasters. Pilar: Hopefully, there will be a wide spectrum and not two separate camps of monetize or not monetize. Craig: There’s nothing wrong with wanting to make a living from podcasting. Pilar: We don’t all have to be entrepreneurs. If you’re going to do anything for free, let people know! Free also has value and this shouldn’t be understated. Craig: It’s wonderful that Jpod is free for podcasters. Pilar: If JPod stops being free, it probably will lose attendees who are podcast listeners/fans. Blog: https://enclavedepodcast.com/ Twitter: @clavepod
Today, on Episode 027, I have the honor to have interviewed a fabulous podcaster "The Real Brian" who has been the host of ProfitCast, Podcasters Paradise, Arrow Squad and his new upcoming podcast, "The Real Brian Show". We discuss podcasting, how it can benefit artists and creative people in their businesses and basically have a great chat about how he got started, advice to artsits and anyone else considering listening r creating their own podcast. To learn more about The Real Brian and his shows, check him out at: The Real Brian http://therealbrianshow.com ProfitCast http://profitcastuniverse.com Podcasters Paradise http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/entrepreneuronfirecom/podcasters-paradise Many thanks to Brian for the awesome interview. Please pardon my dust on my portion of the recording, it's a bit grainy, but the interview is great overall. For the full summary of these show notes visit me at http://rockstarmentor.com/blog Please visit our website to sign up to be on the front lines of amazing information and free downloads that I have prepared especially for you. http://rockstarmentor.com Visit me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/crushitmentor Visit me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockstarmentor To learn more about me, my art and colorful product line, visit Sonya Paz through my artist website, http://SonyaPaz.com Thanks to "The Brush Guys" they can be located at http://thebrushguys.com they offer the best in all things brushes for all mediums and amazing specials on art supplies. Save 5% on your online order, use promocode: ROCKSTARSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rockstarmentor)
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This is the end. The end of the line for Profitcast. And though there might be no more developed road beyond this point, the journey is far from over. The journey of discovery, both into defining what it means to profit and in making an uber customizable model apply for a specific situation, is one that is always met with undeveloped terrain. No one model works perfectly for two people (or... it's just extremely unlikely). And so podcasters trailblaze as explorers did when settling in new places all over the world: when no road was paved, they made their own ruts. Read more... The post PC 110 | This Is The End appeared first on Profitcast: Profit with Your Podcast.
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Welcome back to the penultimate episode of Profitcast! Before we close this chapter of the Profitcast journey, Brian sits down to chat with Lisa Woodruff, a professional organizer and host of Professional Organizer's Think Tank (P.O.T. Tank). Lisa's journey goes back 8 years and she shares the passion behind what she does and why she does it. Read more... The post PC 109 | Empathy and Transparency with Lisa Woodruff appeared first on Profitcast: Profit with Your Podcast.
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These Profit and Success Stories from previous guests on Profitcast have been like a colorful montage of the podcast’s run. I was thinking about montages I’ve seen recently… and whether they’ve been at a wedding or a birthday party or someone just taking a few minutes to show me a slideshow of their recent vacation, […] The post PC 107 | Profit and Success Stories Part 2 appeared first on Profitcast: Profit with Your Podcast.
Profitcast: Monetize Your Podcast | Grow a Large and Loyal Audience
It's a bittersweet installment of Profitcast this week. As excited as we all are for The Real Brian Show to begin and for Brian to let the Real Brian loose, there will be many things to miss about Profitcast. In the words of Geoffrey Chaucer, the late 14th Century poet who knew how to write about love and loss, "All good things must come to an end." (That's from Troilus and Criseyde if you're looking for some light summer reading.) Unlike the tragedies of our favorite dead poets and playwrights, the saga of The Real Brian will continue! This is real life, people. Read more... The post PC 106 | Profit and Success Stories Part 1 appeared first on Profitcast: Profit with Your Podcast.
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Welcome back from Podcast Movement! In this week's episode of Profitcast, Brian shares some stories and experiences from his time at Podcast Movement 2016, the biggest takeaways and what's next for The Real Brian Show. We'd love to hear about your experience and takeaways from PM16. Leave a comment or shoot Brian an email! Read more... The post PC 105 | Why Podcast Movement is Essential appeared first on Profitcast: Profit with Your Podcast.
The Real Brian has been behind the microphone for more than 20 years in radio, MC’ing, and now podcasting to name a few. Brian hosts multiple podcasts, including Profitcast, Podcasters Paradise, and Arrow Squad. AND he’s even, now, working on launching The Real Brian Show. In this episode, Brian and Stacy discuss the business of podcasting and what it takes to make it into a profitable business. Some highlights include: “I just wanted to be a radio DJ.” At minute 2:00, Brian talks about why he left his old business and how he got into podcasting. “Making money in podcasting is not easy. It takes time.” At minute 4:00, Brian talks about what it really takes to create a podcast that is profitable. The best way to market is to build relationships. At minute 15:00, Brian talks about the struggles he’s faced throughout his career when it comes to marketing effectively. Take some time to just “be.” At minute 17:00, Brian talks about taking a month off for the first time ever and how it changed his perspective. “I love the fact that I can make nothing or unlimited.” At minute 25:00, Brian talks about why he loves being an entrepreneur. Ways to contact The Real Brian: Twitter: @iamtherealbrian Podcast: www.profitcastuniverse.com Podcast: podcastersparadise.com Podcast: www.arrowsquad.com Resources: Audacity Evernote *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
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Who is your podcast really about? Is it about you? Is it about your listeners? This is the topic Brian tackles in this week's episode of Profitcast! Reminding us of Brian Ibbot's mantra, "Listeners come for the content and stay for the host," The Real Brian takes a closer look at what this shocking and outrageous statement, that our podcast is ALL about us, is really getting at! It seems that there is a healthy balance between acknowledging our listeners deserve respect and that our content should honor the reason they found us in the first place while also realizing that, ultimately, without us there would be no podcast. Read more... The post PC 104 | Your Podcast Is ALL About YOU appeared first on Profitcast: Profit with Your Podcast.
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Mindset. Mindset, mindset, mindset. Why do we keep coming back to this topic? Because it doesn't just matter, it is and can be pivotal in all our endeavors. This is more than positive thinking. Sometimes positive thinking is akin to the 19th century writer and philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky's observation of a white polar bear: "Try to pose for yourself this task: not to think of a polar bear, and you will see that the cursed thing will come to mind every minute" (1863). The stronger the focus is on trying to stay positive, the more annoying it becomes. Mindset isn't about a singular focus, it's about a manner of living, which Brian and Kate beautifully emphasize in this installment of Profitcast. Read more... The post PC 101 | Impacting People with Kate Erickson appeared first on Profitcast: Profit with Your Podcast.
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As Brian and I were talking about what type of discussion would be useful concerning co-hosts, I thought about the incredible interviews he's had over the last 100 episodes of Profitcast and how many of them concern the importance of being prepared prior to podcast launch. While the scale of criticality between a podcast launch and an Apollo launch is almost incomparable, it does expose the fact that there will inevitably be things that go wrong after a launch, in spite of extensive preparation and checklists. Read more... The post PC 100 | Looking Back at 100 Episodes with Emilee O’Leary appeared first on Profitcast: Profit with Your Podcast.
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Welcome back to Profitcast! This week, Brian gets to chat with Ryan Gray of The Premed Years Podcast and founder of Medical School HQ. Ryan is a USAF flight surgeon turned physician turned full time podcaster who spends his time collecting resources, interviewing students and doctors, and providing perspectives that help premed students in all walks of life. In addition to podcasts, Ryan also provides mock interview prep, one-on-one interview prep, and assistance with editing personal statements. He's developed quite the niche for himself and is seeing tremendous benefits from the considerable effort he's poured in to his venture. Anxious to hear where every surge of success came from? Better listen!Read more... The post PC 98 | Every Surge of Success Came from… with Ryan Gray appeared first on Profitcast: Profit with Your Podcast.
The Real Brian, the host of Profitcast and Podcaster's Paradise, shares his experience as a podcaster and why he took a whole month off from working. Brian goes in depth on his experience of working 200 hours a month down to 30 and how you can do it too. In this episode you will learn: The history of "rest" and how to do it properly How to figure out what to do when you're multi-passionate Why recharging will help you become more productive, creative, and overall change your life Connect with The Real Brian on Twitter Check out his podcasts: Profitcast, Arrow Squad, and Podcaster's Paradise Follow us on Snapchat: Amanda Bayerle and Nicholas Bayerle Join our How Bad Do I Want It community on Facebook
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Welcome back to Profitcast! This week our guest is Yann Ilunga of the 360 Entrepreneur Podcast. Brian talks with Yann about his upcoming summit and gets the details on how you can do the same, if Yann's story strikes a chord with you! Read more... The post PC 97 | How to Do a Virtual Summit with Yann Ilunga appeared first on Profitcast: Profit with Your Podcast.
The Real Brian from Profitcast joined me this week! Profitcast is one of my favorite "podcasts about podcasting". There are many of these shows out there, but I think Profitcast is unique for a bunch of reasons! I recommended Brian's show way back on Episode 4 of TPD, and now he's here to talk about it himself! Brian is a great guy with tons to share on his background in podcasting and radio! And get the "real" story behind why he goes by "The Real Brian"! Enjoy! Links Brian (Twitter) Profitcast (Twitter) (Website) Audiobook.com (Twitter) (Website) Arrow Squad (Twitter) (Website) Podcaster's Paradise (Website)
Some people earn a living from their podcast. Others are happy enough just to bring in enough to cover their hosting costs, and perhaps pay for a takeaway every few weeks. Whatever your aims are when it comes to monetization, experienced podcaster, The Real Brian, explores all possible routes in his weekly show Profitcast. On […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
The Real Brian is the founder of Profitcast and Arrow Squad. Brian has a strong passion for podcasting and talks to Jason on the subject of growing your audience. He shares useful tips on how to build a loyal following, Twitter strategies you can use to grow your audience, and the different ways you can monetize your podcast. Key Takeaways: [1:30] Why the name 'The Real Brian'? [4:00] Brian and Daniel J. Lewis did a special episode about the subject of monetization. You can find it at http://www.profitcastuniverse.com/31. [7:10] Rob Cesternino makes $6,100 in Patreon donations. [11:45] You can monetize your podcast by reselling products. [15:05] Podcasters have also done well with premium content as a way to generate income. [20:50] If you have a loyal following of only 1,000 people, you can still make quite a bit of money. [27:30] Brian talks about Twitter strategies to increase your following. [31:05] Develop a clear idea of what you want to do with your podcast before you market yourself. [34:50] Final thoughts? Podcast on your passion. That's huge. Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.profitcastuniverse.com/ http://www.profitcastuniverse.com/31 https://www.patreon.com/ http://www.keithandthegirl.com/ https://manageflitter.com/
Brian Kane is the host of ProfitCast and an avid podcaster. He has a background in radio and shares tips to Jason's audience on how you can be a better podcaster, remove those filler words, get listener loyalty and engagement, and much more on today's show. Key Takeaways: [1:35] How can podcasters gain listener loyalty? Brian has five ways. [10:10] Jason finally started asking his listeners personally for reviews. [12:30] Find the common enemy with our listeners. [17:20] Give honest reviews on iTunes instead of five star reviews. [22:35] iTunes is implementing consequences for shows that have 'too many' reviews. [26:45] Brian has tips on how to reduce your filler words. [28:40] What's a good podcast format? [33:50] Put yourself in the seat of the listener and ask yourself if this is a show you want to listen to. Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.wdwradio.com/ Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath ProfitCastUniverse.com
On episode 246, Amrie (@mytakeontv) and Jason (@theTVaholic) are joined by Brian Kane (@iamtherealbrian) from the Arrow Squad (@ArrowSquadGSM), Central City Underground (@TheFlashGSM) and Profitcast podcasts to talk some cancellation and renewal news and discuss recent episodes of The Big Bang Theory, Gotham and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the series premiere of The Flash, and… Continue reading TVx3 E246: The Arrow Flash of Gotham