Mike Murphy Unplugged: Recent Episodes
Mike Murphy
Episode Summary
Join me for a very special 10-year anniversary episode as I reflect on a decade of content creation and the story behind 155 consecutive podcast episodes and my exciting pivot into AI technology. From Adobe tutorials to RAG systems, discover how I evolved from Tech Handyman to RAG Handyman and what's next for the Mike Murphy Content Factory.
🎙️ The Podcast Origin Story
- Launching Mike Murphy Unplugged in September 2015
- The challenge of writing 3,500-word scripts weekly
- 155 consecutive episodes before taking a much-needed break
- Career opportunities that came from podcasting consistency
🎥 Content Creation Journey
- Building 1,700+ YouTube videos over 10 years
- The legendary 365-video challenge in 2017
- Evolution from Tech Handyman to specialized expertise
- Balancing audio, video, and written content across platforms
🤖 The AI Transition
- Making the scary pivot from Adobe tutorials to AI content
- Why Mike went "full nerd" on artificial intelligence
- Learning Python, terminal commands, and automation workflows
- Building an AI playground on a virtual private server
🧠 RAG Systems Deep Dive
- RAG Explained: Retrieval-Augmented Generation for content creators
- Building AI knowledge bases from your existing content
- Real-world applications for creators and small businesses
- The Mike Murphy Content Factory concept
🔧 Becoming the RAG Handyman
- Evolution of identity: Tech → Podcast → AI → RAG Handyman
- Mission: Making complex AI systems accessible and practical
- Target audience: Content creators and small businesses
What RAG Can Do For You
- Content Generation: Build on your existing work with new ideas
- Course Creation: Develop outlines that match your teaching style
- Script Writing: Maintain your unique voice across formats
- Audience Engagement: Answer questions using your knowledge base
- Content Repurposing: Seamlessly adapt content across platforms
- Pattern Recognition: Discover insights hidden in your content library
My Current AI Stack
- Daily AI Companions: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
- Programming Language: Python
- Development Environment: MacOS Terminal + Code Editors
- Infrastructure: Virtual Private Server for AI experimentation
- Focus Area: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems
Next Steps & Future Plans
- YouTube Priority: Growing from 40K to 100K subscribers for that Silver Play Button
- Podcast Return: Working toward consistent Mike Murphy Unplugged schedule
- Content Factory: Building AI-powered content creation systems
- Education Focus: Making complex AI accessible for creators and small businesses
Resources & Links
📧 AI Newsletter
AI Unplugged - Weekly AI insights every Friday morning
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🎥 YouTube Channel
Weekly AI tutorials and shorts
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📱 Social Media
Twitter/X: @mikeunplugged
Connect With Me
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🎥 YouTube
🐦 X
💼 LinkedIn
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Episode Summary:
In this episode 161, Happy New Year, a brief walk down memory lane and a sneak peak into 2024.
Episode 161 Overview:
Happy New Year. A walk down memory lane and a sneak peak into 2024.
- Who am I and When and why did I start my online business and this podcast?
- What were my goals when I started and what are they today?
- What is the future of this podcast, Mike Murphy Unplugged?
- What would make 2024 a successful year?
Housekeeping:
- Email me with any questions: info@mikemurphy.co
- Sign Up For My Email List To Stay In Touch
- Subscribe To YouTube Channel
- Sign Up For My Domestika Audition Course at: mikemurphy.co/domestika
- Full Episode Notes: https://mikemurphy.co/ep161
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My Domestika Course:Introduction To Adobe Audition
Episode Summary:In this episode 160, I share the details of my brand new class called Introduction to Adobe Audition and the experience I had creating it with the online learning platform, Domestika.
🔴 My Domestika Referral Link (use to sign up or share):https://mikemurphy.co/domestika
Episode 160 Overview:Behind the scenes look at creating an online class about Adobe Audition on Domestika from start to finish.
- What is Domestika?
- What is the course I created?
- Who is the class for?
- What will you learn?
- How can you take the course?
- How much does it cost?
- How Did I Get Started Working With Domestika?
- How Did I Make The Course?
- How is it going since the course launched?
Who is the course for?
- This class is for content creators, podcasters, musicians, sound designers and anyone who wants to start using Adobe Audition for podcasting, music, voiceovers, etc whether you are brand new to audio production or a seasoned professional wanting to switch DAWs.
- Basics courses are the best-selling classes on Domestika intended for beginners and broken down into ‘Mini-Courses’ with practice lessons at the end of each section.
What will you learn?
- Getting Started with Adobe Audition
- Adding Media and Recording Audio
- Editing: Waveform and Multitrack
- Effects and Processing
- Exporting and Saving Projects
How can you take the course?If you go to mikemurphy.co/domestika that will take you to the course page on Domestika.
How much does it cost?It is normally $59.99, but it is currently 85% off so it is only $9.99 which is quite a bargain if I do say so myself.
Housekeeping:
- Sign Up For Course at: mikemurphy.co/domestika
- Share My Referral Link: mikemurphy.co/domestika
- Please leave a review on Domestika if you do sign up.
- Email me with any questions: info@mikemurphy.co
- Full Episode Notes: https://mikemurphy.co/ep160
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Ep159: The Ai Show
Episode Summary:Today’s episode is all about Ai or Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT and how they can be used by podcasters and content creators.
The Confession:The entire script of this episode was written by ChatGPT in a matter of minutes and I read it word for word.
My reason for creating this episode was to have a little fun while also teaching the basics of Ai that I think is a mystery to many (including myself), but it is certain to have an enormous impact on life as we know it. If this is your first time hearing about ChatGPT, I encourage you to give it a try. To say it is impressive is an understatement.
- Give ChatGPT a try:https://chat.openai.com/
Episode 159 Overview:In this episode 159, I will discuss the benefits of using AI for podcasting, how ChatGPT works, and some of the ethical and social considerations that come with the use of AI.
- What is Artificial Intelligence?
- What is Chat GPT?
- What are some benefits of using ChatGPT & Ai for podcasting in 2023?
- What are some of the ethical and social considerations that come with the use of AI in podcasting?
- Will Artificial Intelligence replace podcasters and content creators?
- What does the future of podcasting look like?
The Script (Generated by ChatGPT):
What is Artificial Intelligence?
- AI, or artificial intelligence, refers to computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- AI systems are designed to mimic the cognitive functions of the human brain, such as perceiving, reasoning, and adapting to new situations.
There are several different types of AI, including:
- Narrow AI: This type of AI is designed to perform a specific task or function, such as language translation or image recognition.
- General AI: This type of AI is designed to perform a wide range of tasks and adapt to new situations, similar to how a human brain can learn and adapt.
- Strong AI: This type of AI is designed to be indistinguishable from a human in terms of its ability to think and reason.
AI is being used in a variety of fields, including healthcare, finance, education, and transportation, to improve efficiency and automate tasks.
However, the development and use of AI also raise ethical and social concerns, such as the potential impact on employment and privacy.
What is ChatGPT?ChatGPT is a chatbot that uses a natural language processing Ai model (NLP) and machine learning to generate human-like responses to user input. It is based on the GPT-3 language model developed by OpenAI, which is one of the largest and most advanced language models currently available. ChatGPT is able to understand human language inquiries and then generates appropriate responses.
Here is how ChatGPT works:
- ChatGPT receives input from a user in the form of a message or question.
- The input is processed by the chatbot's NLP algorithms, which analyze the words and phrases used and determine the intended meaning.
- Based on this analysis, ChatGPT generates a response using its machine learning algorithms, which have been trained on a large dataset of human-generated text.
- The chatbot's response is sent back to the user, who can then continue the conversation by providing additional input.
- This process repeats until the conversation ends or the user decides to stop interacting with the chatbot.
Overall, ChatGPT works by using advanced artificial intellig
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Ep158: The PilgrimageThis episode marks the 7-year anniversary of Mike Murphy Unplugged. In this episode, I share the story of my pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in France & Spain.
About:My name is Mike Murphy and I started Mike Murphy Unplugged in September 2015 to teach and document my journey of building an online business and brand creating content. The goal of the podcast has always been to share what I am learning and doing to create the life I want to inspire others to create the life they want.
The Pilgrimage:
- A Pilgrim or Peregrino is defined as a person who journeys to a sacred place often for religious or spiritual reasons.
- The Camino de Santiago (or, the Way of St. James) is a pilgrimage that can be traced back to medieval times.
- There are several different routes, but all lead to the tomb of the Apostle Saint James, in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
- The most popular route and the one documented in the movie The Way starring Martin Sheen is called the Camino Frances and it starts in St. Jean Pied de Port, France, and goes up and over the Pyrenees Mountains into Spain for 500+ miles to Santiago de Compostela, in the Galician Region of Spain.
- The scallop shell is the official symbol of the Camino de Santiago and most pilgrims have a scallop shell attached to their backpack
- Albergues are hostels where pilgrims can stay for usually less than $15 and they often provide a communal meal (and wine, of course)
- All pilgrims must have a 'pilgrim's passport' in order to stay in albergues
- Pilgrims must get their passports stamped at least once per day at albergues, coffee shops, churches, places of interest, etc in order to get a Compostela (certificate) in Santiago.
- Over 300,000 pilgrims arrive in Santiago each year
My Walk:
- August 26, 2021
- Started walking from St. Jean Pied de Port, France
- Sept 28, 2021
- Arrived in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- October 3, 2021
- Arrived in Finisterre, Spain ('The End of the World')
- October 4, 2021
- Arrived in Muxia, Spain
Stats:
- Total # of Walking Days………. 39 days
- Total Number of Steps………. 1,462,154 steps
- Total Distance Walked (km)………. 1052.6 kilometers
- Total Distance Walked (mi)……… 654.3 miles
- Average Number of Steps………. 37,491 steps per day
- Average Distance Walked (km)………. 27 km per day
- Average Distance Walked (mi)……… 16.8 mi per day
Buen Camino,
Mike
➜Episode Notes: https://mikemurphy.co/158
➜Gear & Resources I Use:: https://mikemurphy.co/resources
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Ep157: The 2022 Life Update Show
As Eleanor Roosevelt famously said, Absence makes the heart grow fonder, so today I simply want to say hello, reconnect and bring you up to speed on what I’ve been up to and what I have planned for 2022.
Episode Summary:
Hello and welcome to episode 157: The 2022 Life Update Show.
It’s been a minute since I published an episode and I simply wanted to touch base and provide a quick life and business update. So, let’s go.
Life Updates 2022:
- In early January of 2022, I had to move out of my little old beach cottage that I have been happily renting for over 11 years because it was sold (big bummer)
- I lost my full-time job of 3+ years at Simplecast/SiriusXM on the exact same day (also a bummer because of the bad timing)
- The good news is I found an awesome place for rent right across the alley from my old cottage and I love the new digs/studio.
- The other good news is that I can focus on Mike Murphy Co and making a living as a tutorial maker and content creator (which is my North Star)
Quote:
“Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” - Eckhart Tolle
Life Updates 2021:
- The pandemic life was not fun, but Florida ignored it and my day-to-day routines did not change all that much
- I remained healthy throughout and never tested positive, but who knows
- The podcasting industry blew up during the pandemic which was a good thing, but I also started to burn out a little
- I took a 7-week leave of absence in August of 2021 to recharge my mind and body
Trip of A Lifetime
- I walked from St. Jean Pied de Port, France (starting on Aug 26, 2021)
- I walked 15-20 miles per day for 40+ days over the Pyrenees and across all of Spain
- I ended up in Muxia, Spain in early October and walked a total of 650 miles
- The Camino life was simple and incredible
- The mantra I lived by was 'One thing to do and all day to do it (walk from Village A to Village B)'
- The to-do list was Walk, Eat, Drink, Sleep, Repeat.
Resources Mentioned in Episode:
- Movie: The Way starring Martin Sheen
If you have any thoughts about going, do it! It's beyond words how amazing the experience was. - Book: The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi
It's a book about how to find happiness and I really enjoyed it. It was recommended by a great YouTuber named Ali Abdaal.
Mike Murphy Co in 2022:
- My main focus is on growing the Mike Murphy Co YouTube channel and increasing revenue streams
- Weekly Livestreams
- Creating a digital product (class)
- Writing on Medium
- Freelance & Consulting Gigs (helping people figure things out)
Mike Murphy Unplugged Podcast:
- No set schedule or pressure on me to publish, but there will be new episodes
- I see it evolving into more of a personal audio journal to connect with you and the community
- The podcast will be my outlet to share life and business updates.
Amazon Associates Disclosure:
Mike Murphy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
Episode Notes: https://mikemurphy.co/ep157
In Today’s episode, I am going to read a simple, but practical checklist from a book that I recently finished to help or inspire you to create a positive change in your life
Summary:
The checklist I am going to share with you today is from the book, What to Say When You Talk To Yourself by Shad Helmstetter which is all about rewiring your brain with positive thoughts and self-talk.
Buy Book on Amazon: (affiliate link)
What to Say When You Talk to Your Self
by Shad Helmstetter Ph.D
https://amzn.to/3bGMbkj
TIP
If you have an Amazon Alexa device, you can buy Kindle books on Amazon usually for $3.99 or less and use the Alexa app on our iOS Device and listen to your Kindle books like an audiobook. The voice of Alexa is a little robotic and not nearly as high of a production value as an Audible book, but it’s been a great discovery for me and I’m finding myself consuming a lot more books listening like I do podcasts at a fraction of the cost of Audible books.
Quote From Book:
Whatever you put into your mind in one way or another, is what you will get back out, in one way or another
What does your self-talk sound like?Are you kind and positive and encouraging when you talk to yourself?
Do you beat yourself up over all the things on your to-do list that you can’t seem to get done or the projects that you never seem to have time for or the failed attempts at getting in shape, or the inability to get ahead financially, etc.
Ways to Create Positive Change1. Believe In Yourself 2. Keep Your Priorities Straight 3. Take Responsibility For Yourself 4. Create Your Own Future 5. Meditate Daily 6. Practice Mindfulness 7. Focus On What You Want 8. Attract What You Desire 9. Learn To Visualize The Outcome Of Your Goals 10. Never Let Anyone Control Your Destiny For You 11. Be Creative 12. Think Big 13. Control Stress 14. Be Aggressive And Assertive 15. Think Positively 16. Chart Your Own Course 17. Set Specific Goals And Review Them Often 18. Spend Some Time Each Day Improving Your Mind 19. Review Your Results And Readjust As Necessary 20. Be Tolerant 21. Do Everything With Love 22. Don’t Hate 23. Have Courage 24. Recognize That Most Of What We Believe About Life Is An Illusion 25. Be Honest 26. Work Hard 27. Believe Money Is Good And It Will Come To You 28. Have Faith 29. If You Agree To Do It, Enjoy It 30. Be Strong 31. Show Affection 32. Manage Your Time 33. Dress Right 34. Learn To Sell Yourself 35. Take Time Off 36. Believe In A “Higher Self” 37. Eat Right 38. Live Prudently 39. Seek The Aid Of Others Who Are In Sympathy With Your Goals 40. Give Assistance To Others 41. Keep Motivated 42. Be Optimistic 43. Trust Others And Be Worthy Of Trust 44. Recognize That Success Is More Than Money 45. Be Kind 46. See The “Big Picture” 47. Take Care Of The Details 48. Get Organized 49. Don’t Procrastinate 50. Stay In Control 51. Keep Fit 52. See Problems As “Opportunities” 53. Learn Everything You Can About Your Job 54. Don’t Be Afraid Of Success 55. Be Generous To Others 56. Believe In God 57. Reach A Little Higher Than You Thought You Could 58. Set Your Sights 59. Take Action 60. Never Give Up
Gandhi said it best:
_Be the Change You Wish to See in The World.
Buy Book on Amazon:
What to Say When You Talk to Your Self
by Shad Helmstetter Ph.D
Amazon Affiliate Link:
https://amzn.to/3bGMbkj
Today is the 4th Anniversary of Mike Murphy Unplugged and I take a walk down memory lane and look at the takeaways from year 1 and see how they hold up today…a few years later !
In this Episode 155:A big thank you to all of you who have been with me since the beginning of this journey! Cheers!
In this episode, I look at my Top 10 Takeaways from Year One and see how they stack up today. Year 1 Mike vs. 2019 Mike
Episode Notes:https://mikemurphy.co/ep155
The Top 10 List is from 2016 (Listen for 2019 Comparison)
- Podcasting is a big commitment and hard work:
- I am proud to be a one-man band
- Podcasting has made me a better teacher, thinker, writer…
- Podcasting has me be more confident in my abilities
- Podcasting can be fun and creative
- Writing scripts is not fun (but are rewarding)
- Done is definitely better than perfect
- Having templates and systems are Essential
- I stink at self-promotion & marketing
- Do it for yourself and everything will always be worth it. (2019)
Quotes from 2016:Karen Lamb: “A year from now you will wish you had started today”.
Wayne Gretzky: “You miss 100% of the shots you never take”.
- Patience is the key to most things in life.
- Everything takes time, but you have to take initiative
- Start creating and doing and taking chances
- Launching the podcast was my first big shot on goal towards creating the life I wanted.
- If I can do it, so can you.
Happy 4th Anniversary and Thank You!
Thank you for joining me today and I hope you join my one man band and together we can Learn. Create & Move Forward. Cheers, Mike.
Episode Notes: https://mikemurphy.co/ep155Contact Me:
Email: mike@mikemurphy.co
Instagram:@mikeunplugged
Twitter: @mikeunplugged
This episode breaks down the process of how to move your show (podcast) from one podcast hosting company to another without losing any subscribers.
Topics covered in this episode:
- What is a podcast host?
- What is a podcast directory?
- What is an RSS Feed?
- What is a 301 Redirect?
- How do you move your show without losing subscribers?
What is a podcast host?When you start podcast, one of the major decisions you will make is where to host your show. There are many podcast hosts available but some of the more popular ones include:
- Simplecast. Where I work full-time on the product support and content team.
Others hosting companies include:
- Libsyn
- Blubrry
- Podbean
- BuzzSprout
- Spreaker
- Soundcloud
- Anchor
What do podcast hosting platforms do?Overview of Podcast Hosts:1. Audio File Storage & Delivery2. Generate your RSS Feed3. Publishing & Syndication to directories.
- Audio File Storage & Delivery To store your audio files and serve them to listener devices when someone clicks play or download from a podcast app or an embed player or anywhere your podcast episodes can be accessed.
- Generate your RSS Feed which is the link between your show and subscribers and to all of the podcast apps and directories.
Every podcast has one unique RSS Feed and that usually only changes when you change podcast hosts.
Note: Your RSS Feed is not always generated at the location where you store your audio files. When moving a show, you will do so wherever your RSS Feed is located and not necessarily where your audio files are stored.
My original set up was using the Powerpress plugin by Blubrry on my Wordpress website and I hosted my audio files for download only on the podcast host, Libsyn.
If your RSS Feed was generated by Powerpress, then that is the location where you would redirect your feed.
Ask if you are not certain.
- Publishing and Syndication To Directories. Podcast hosts make it possible for you to create and publish new episodes much like creating a blog post on a website. When you publish new episodes or make edits to already published episodes, your podcast hosting platform connects your RSS feed to the podcast directories such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora so your show will always be updated automatically. This process of publishing and then updating everywhere automagically is possible because of the RSS Feed and this process is called syndication.
Additional roles of podcast hosts:Analytics, websites, sharing tools, embed players, and some even have world-class support!
What is a Podcast Directory?A podcast directory is simply a library or catalog of podcasts where one can browse, listen, and subscribe to new shows.
Major Podcast Directories:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
Google Play
Pandora
iHeart Radio
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Behind the scenes of my simple and practical new financial freedom plan to help me create the life I want. Today is about taking action and control of your finances so you can create the life you want.
- The motivation or my why for taking action on my finances.
- The two books that helped me build the framework and key takeaways from each.
- My new plan along with the tools I am using to put my financial plan on auto-pilot.
Part 1: Why am I taking action on my finances?* I turn 50 in November * Reduce stress and self-doubt * Financial Freedom * Peace of Mind * Control & Clarity * Always Moving Forward * Opportunity to Advance
Part 2: The 2 Books that led me to action1. I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi(Buy on Amazon) 2. The Latte Factor by David Bach(Buy on Amazon)
I Will Teach You To Be Rich
By Ramit Sethi
1st Edition:
My biggest takeaway from the 1st edition was setting up online banks for automating your finances. Set it and forget it. Deposit your paycheck in a checking account and have set amounts go to bills, savings, and investments automatically.
2st Edition:
I ordered the audiobook from Audible immediately and listened to it non-stop for 2 days.
This book is a crash course in the fundamentals of investing and also very tactical in that he gives step by step advice along with specific recommendations for investments and online banks.
I Will Teach You To Be Rich caused me to take action 10 years ago and it had the same effect on me the 2nd time around because the message throughout the book is taking the time to do this now will help you create the life you want.
This book will teach you exactly what to invest in, how to set up online banking so your savings and investing are automatic, and what it means to live a rich life.
It’s not about the money, it’s about intentional living and purpose.
The Latte Factor
by David Bach
Podcast Mentioned:
The James Altucher Show
I also listened to The Latte Factor on Audible from start to finish.
The Latte Factor is story about a girl named Zoey who is a twenty-something working and living the dream in NYC and is buried under student loans, debt, and living paycheck to paycheck just trying to make ends meet. Not an unfamiliar story for many. The thought of savings and investing are the furthest thing from her mind as she can barely afford rent. This is a story many of us have experienced and it can be a vicious cycle of financial stress and worry working hard just to pay debts and eek by without being able to put any money aside for travel or savings or retirement.
Zoey meets a wise old man who changes her perspective and teaches her many valuable money and life lessons such as the power of compounding interest and one of the the most important lessons of this book and my biggest takeaway from the book is Pay yourself first.
Pay Yourself First:
You take the first hour of every working day and put that in your savings or investment account.
Example:
You work 8 hours per day
You take your hourly rate for 1 hour out of the 8 hours
You put the first hour of payin your savings or investment account.
You can multiply this 1 hour by the number of days you work or multiply by 7 for a full week.
Bonus Math
Today is an update episode and I simply wanted to say hey wish you all a very happy Holiday Season.
Episode Summary:So welcome to this holiday episode 152. In this episode I wanted to bring you up to speed on my journey and plans for 2019, but more importantly I really just wanted to make sure I took the time to wish each and every one of you a very merry holiday season and to wish you the best as we approach a new year.The Update:A couple of months ago I told you I was taking a hiatus from Mike Murphy Unplugged for a variety of reasons. This was not an easy decision to make and it saddened me a little to give up a piece of something that I worked extremely hard every single week for 3 years. I was and still am very proud of the consistency and hard work I put into this podcast and all of the content I make surrounding it, but I listened to my heart and took a step back. It was the right decision at the right time. I needed to get the weight off my shoulders as it was introducing negativity into my world and becoming a burden instead of something that inspired me to make.Consistency:I get asked all the time on social media how on Earth I am able to create tutorials and content on such a consistent basis. The answer is easy. I love it. I love to learn and teach. Making tutorials and quick tips is not easy in some ways, yet it’s all I want to do, so I just do it.Podcasting BreakI also still very much podcasting and will publish a podcast regularly again, but as soon as the process of podcasting became something that I no longer looked forward to, the problem solver in me clicked in. I do not like when things are broken and I have the ability to fix it. It drives me nuts actually when I see people who suffer and make no attempt to right the ship. That is why I stopped. I shifted and tweaked my process of podcasting until I decided the best course of action was to put it on the shelf and re-adjust.MinimalismDo you know what really made this easy? My push to simplify and get rid of physical, digital and mental clutter. 2018 was the year of minimalism for me and that meant letting things go that caused stress or were not contributing to my happiness or well-being. To be as candid as possible, the first half of 2018, my podcast was a thorn in my side. I was pulling topics out of thin air and I was making them simply because of self-discipline. Again, problem solver Mike knew that this was a problem, and I solved it. I did not give up or quit, I gave myself permission to free up some space and figure out what needed to be done.Opportunity KnocksAs soon as I put my podcast on hiatus, a door opened up for me out of the blue. And that was an opportunity to work for the podcasting technology company, Simplecast. Was this a coincidence? In my mind, no way. I manifested this opportunity by showing up every day making and publishing content. When I started I really had no idea what I wanted or what I was good at, so I just started exploring and making things and I started really wide and over time I just started narrowing down and finding my style and groove.Simplecast hired me to do exactly what I am best at and what I like to do. My job is in support and my role is to help solve problems for podcasters and create educational content in the form of tutorials and articles and to teach through webinars and eventually at conferences and workshops. If you have listened to this podcast for any length of time, you will probably realize that my role in Simplecast is exactly what I talk about all the time. If you find yourself in a position of self-doubt or uncertainty, but you know you want to improve your career or what you have going on in life, I cannot stress enough that you have to get started today and just do something. You do not need the answers to life to start. Move in the direction of
Today is the 3rd anniversary of Mike Murphy Unplugged and this an update episode about change, development and creating the life you want. I have some exciting news to share with you.
Episode Summary:
I started this show on Friday 9/25/2015. Thank you to all of you who have supported me over the past 3 years.
The podcast is still on hiatus, but I created this episode:
1) To acknowledge you and the anniversary
2) Share some updates since Episode 150
3) Let you know about my new position with podcast hosting company Simplecast
What is a Milestone?:A milestone is an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.
Change is to make or become different.
Development is state of growth or advancement.
So Why Did I Start Mike Murphy UnpluggedReason 1: To connect, teach and help people figure things out,
Reason 2: To figure out how to make a living as an online educator and content creator.
My solution: Starting a podcast was the perfect medium for me:
Why Podcasting?:
-I have been an avid podcast listener since the iPod 1.0
-I love audio and gear
-I could share my voice to the world from my bedroom
-I knew it was an emerging medium.
Timeline:I gave myself 30 days to learn how to start a podcast, how to record and edit audio, create the artwork and branding, and set up social media profiles and figure out what it was about.
I did not overthink starting a podcast and I was determined to stay genuine and authentic to me and do it my way.
Everyone told me I had to niche down and narrow my topic, but that is not who I am.
I have a wide range of interest and skills and I wear many hats (I’m the guy who has watched over 11,000 Lynda videos remember).
I used to think of this as my weakness, but it is my super-power.
My long-term goal was to make a living as a content creator and teacher.
Mike Murphy Unpluggedwas to document my journey and share all of the tools and resources and steps I was taking to move myself forward towards a very general goal of making a living in creativity and teaching tech tips and tricks.
Step #1: in the journey was starting a podcast so I dedicated the first several months of Mike Murphy Unplugged to being a podcast about podcasting.
I shared everything I knew about setting up and producing a podcast as that was my main focus at the time and I knew it was an emerging and important medium for businesses in the future. And guess what, the more you talk about and share knowledge about a topic the more of an expert and authority you become. I knew what I was talking about and was confident in my abilities from the start.
The main principle I want to share today on this anniversary is showing up day after day even when it seems like nobody is listening or you are not getting many downloads or views or likes, etc.
I created at least one piece of content 7 days a week 365 days in row for almost 3 years because I knew that if I just kept showing up I would either figure it out or an opportunity that would present itself.
I started this podcast and online venture without a roadmap or plan, but I started and I just kept at it. My priority was to get really good at everything related to teaching and creating content and to be consistent and patient and to work as hard as I possibly could. It was not always fun or enjoyable, but I was not going to stop because I knew it would take time and require resilience and patie
Taking a break
Resting your mind is vital to your health and wellness, but that does not mean you stop your efforts to create the life you want
The life I want is making a living as a content creator and online educator.
My sights are on the long-term, so I’m in it for the marathon and not the sprint, so pace is important.
Mid-Year Review:July 18th is the halfway mark of the year.The perfect time to evaluate your life and business roadmap for the year and set yourself up for a strong finish to 2018.
Are you on the right track?Do you know where you are headed?Are you doing everything necessary to get there?Are you in control or are you in reaction mode?
Summary of Episode:I share my content strategy and plan for the second half of 2018 as I get ready to refresh and head out for a 2-week vacation to Nantucket.
I plan my summer vacation by planning my 3rd and 4th quarter content strategy and business goals.
My version of work-life balance.
The Podcast HiatusI shared in Episode 149 The Freedom Show that I was going to take an indefinite hiatus from this podcast.
I do not know when Episode 151 will be published or I may launch a brand new show.
I am not putting pressure or making any grand promises as I do not know. I just know I am making the right decision because it is from my gut and heart.
The 2018 RoadmapIn Episode 122: The 2018 Roadmap Show, the priorities I listed were:
Priority #1: Murphy Concierge (Generating Income)
Priority #2: Tutorials & Classes:
Priority #3: Writing
Priority 4: Ask Mike Murphy
Priority 5: YouTube
Priority 6: Health & Wellness
Mid-Year Reaction:Wow! I did a really good job with that Roadmap.
Note: podcasting did not make the list of priorities, but it is of upmost importance to my content puzzle and should be for many brands and businesses.Audio & Podcasting are extremely important and effective as we move into a mobile-dominated world. I am not going anywhere. I just need to find the rhythm which will come from adjusting the format and possibly the entire topic or concept. It’s not firing on all cylinders and I know it. I am simply transitioning to a new phase.This is me taking one step back to move 2 steps forward.
My homework:Brainstorm and add specific ideas and types of content for each of the priorities so I can control the ebb and flow of my life and business and not feel controlled or lost on what to do next.
Mantra & Theme for 2018: Simplicity, Fundamentals, Storytelling.
To maintain the lifestyle of simplicity and reducing physical & mental clutter and place more emphasis on fundamentals and storytelling in my content creation.
StorytellingI am approaching this trip with storytelling on my mind. Creating content drawing from my own personal experiences that others can relate to and make a connection to me. I am looking to make content that strikes a nerve and hits home with others.
I’m not concerned with how much content I create on this trip, but I am going to explore and experiment with my cameras and audio equipment and see what I can come up with. .
Micro-storytelling is my goal. It’s how I teach. I take big concepts and break off pieces instead of trying to cover too much. This takes discipline and can be challenging as simple is not easy. This is how I want to approach storytelling. Snippets of the journey when pieced together tell a larger story.
Storytelling Homework: In Nantucket will be to create some micro-content and just see what is working and what is not. If I find a groove t
The Art of Letting Go
“The secret to happiness is freedom… And the secret to freedom is courage. ”–Thucydides, Philosopher
Today is all about freedom, happiness and the power of letting go and
Episode Summary:I have spent the past few months aggressively purging and de-cluttering my physical and digital environments and taking inventory of my business and life.
Taking inventory means looking in the mirror and doing an honest self-audit.
One of the difficult truths or realities I came to terms with in doing a self-audit is this podcast is holding me back and it is weighing me down.
My stubbornness and determination could keep it going forever, but the reality is it has become a bit of a burden and I know that is not healthy.
I have had to remind the self-critic in me that letting go is not the same as quitting or giving up. It simply means letting go to make room for something new.
Announcement: Mike Murphy Unplugged is going on Summer Hiatus.I have decided to press the pause button on Mike Murphy Unplugged after episode 150.I am not done podcasting, just taking a break for now.
I started Mike Murphy Unplugged in September of 2015 and I have published a new episode every Friday morning at 6:00 am without fail. I started this podcast to help me find my voice as a creative and to give myself a foundation and platform to teach. I am extremely proud of the body of work I have created and would not trade the experience for the world, but it’s time to start a new chapter.
My Backstory of Things:I moved from Colorado to Montana to Portland to New Hampshire and back to Colorado and traveled everywhere in between often living out of my Subaru wagon or VW Van.
The freedom and independence I had was largely due to not owning much stuff.
Being debt-free and not wanting or requiring extraneous things allowed me to be swift and pick up and go when an opportunity to travel knocked.
One Man BandYou hear me say that I am a One Man Band a lot.This independence is what the term represents to me.The ability to move and do what I want on my terms.This comes from me having control and not being tied down to things.I can pick up and go whenever I want.I am putting in the hard work in my business to allow me to work from anywhere in the world. That is the life I want.
For me, simplifying and de-cluttering and cutting back to only having the essentials is about having control over the things that matter most in life and doing eliminating things that are not helping me achieve my business goals.
It’s easy to get stressed and overwhelmed and feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and I think a lot of you may feel this way. I refuse to live a life filled with negativity and stress and conflict, and getting rid of excess is my remedy for peace of mind regaining control.
The less I have the better I feel.
My Minimalist ProcessFor the past several months I have been actively cleaning house on my physical and digital spaces and I’ve turned it into a game almost to see how much stuff I can get rid of.
I started thinning things out. Everything. Even things that are small or you think don’t take up much room. It’s amazing how getting rid of the small stuff makes such a difference.
I went room by room, drawer by drawer and bag by bag.
Any gear or tool or attachment big or small that I did not use or need on a regular basis went out to the pod shed to be given away or sold on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.
I cleaned out every cupboard in my kitchen and got rid of excess silverware, gadgets, plates, glasses, mugs, spices, pots and pans.Condiments in the fridge.Cleaning supplies. All gone.The little things you never notice make a huge difference when you get rid of them.
I took generic artwork off the walls and got rid of furniture tha
All about Instagram TV.
Episode Summary:
- What is IGTV?
- How does it work?
- Why might you use it for your business & brand?
- How do I plan on using it for Mike Murphy Co?
Follow me on Instagram & IGTV@mikeunplugged.
What is IGTV?IGTV was launched in late June 2018 by Instagram.Instagram is owned by Facebook.
There are now over 1 Billion users on Instagram.There are over 2 Billion users on Facebook.
IGTV is a standalone app, separate from Instagram, but you can access IGTV from the main Instagram app.
So what exactly is IGTV?Many are referring to it as TV for mobile devices, aka your phones.
The channels on IGTV are you and me.
Every content creator is their own channel and it is open to anyone and everyone.
IGTV gives you a channel for you to create content that people browsing IGTV and can stop and watch and if they like what they can see, they can let you know by liking or commenting and following you, just like on Instagram.
When you open IGTV, videos start playing automatically. Just like when you turn on your TV.
Instagram gives you some options to browse including:For You, Explore, Following & Popular and you can search for creators.
You cannot search for topics, but you can search for channels.
Open the IGTV app and videos will start playing or if you are in the main Instagram app, just look in the upper right for the Orange TV icon and that will take you into IGTV.
How Does IGTV Work?IGTV is all about vertical videos for your phone.The correct aspect ratio for IGTV is 9:16.The 9 is the width and the 16 is the height.This is the opposite of horizontal videos you would post on YouTube which have an aspect ration of 16:9. Just think vertical. Taller than it is wide.
Tip: Do not place text or important elements or graphics close to the edges when making videos for IGTV or they may get caught off on certain phones.
The most common size you will likely use for IGTV is 1080 px wide by 1920 pixels high. This is what your iPhone shoots and is the exact same aspect ratio and size for Instagram Stories.
Videos you make for IGTV must be a minimum of 15 seconds long and a maximum of 10 minutes long.
For accounts with over 10,000 followers & verified accounts can post videos up to 1-hour long, but for now, the average creator is limited to a maximum of 10-minutes per video.
You can upload videos from your phone or in a web browser like Chrome or Safari which is pretty convenient.
You can select a Custom Thumbnail or Cover Image.You can add a Title & DescriptionAnd you have the option to Share to your Facebook Pages.
If you do have over 10,000 followers and find you have the option to upload 1-hour videos, you will have to use a web browser. Uploading from a phone is not an option for the long videos.
Viewers of your IGTV videos can leave comments that will show up in both IGTV and Instagram. They can also like and share to friends.
IGTV also integrates with Instagram Stories in that you can create links in your Stories and viewers can simply swipe up and it will take them directly to any video you link to on your IGTV channel.
So Why Should You Consider Using it for your business or brand?For starters, remember the stat about Instagram & Facebook having 3 Billion users, well that is one important reason.
Instagram is massively popular and IGTV could be a really big deal for creators and brands to get exposure and market your business.
IGTV is the first of its kind to focus on video made for phones (vertical) and mobile devices is how people are currently consuming the most content today, so the bottom line is IGTV is
I have spent the past week laughing and crying and I also figured out the recipe for success as a content creator and I share it with you in this episode. Today’s is about understanding what matters in life and how to build a brand and create content that makes a positive impact on others.
Life Lessons for Content Creators
Episode Summary:
Today’s episode 147 is about understanding what matters in life and how to build a brand and create content that makes a positive impact on others.
Today is about priorities and urgency. You have one chance at this game of life and sometimes you need to do a self-audit to get back on track.
Questions, Comments, Feedback?
mike@mikemurphy.co
Complete Show Notes:
https://mikemurphy.co/ep147
Buy My New eBook:
How To Podcast on Wordpress com: The Step-By-Step Guide
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6DSVVM
Ep146: The Writing A Book Show
Behind The Scenes of Writing & Self-Publishing a Book/p>
Episode Summary:
How did I write my new eBook: How To Podcast on Wordrpess.com?
What tools and resources did I use?
What was my process and workflow and my overall experience?
Questions, Comments, Feedback?
mike@mikemurphy.co
Complete Show Notes:
https://mikemurphy.co/ep146
Buy My New eBook:
How To Podcast on Wordpress com: The Step-By-Step Guide
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6DSVVM
Ep145: The Creator Show
What does it really take to create online content and to create the life you want?/p>
Episode Summary:
What does it take to make it as a content creator?
What does it take to succeed in business?
What does it take to create the life you want?
Questions, Comments, Feedback?
mike@mikemurphy.co
Complete Show Notes:
https://mikemurphy.co/ep144
Buy My New eBook:
How To Podcast on Wordpress com: The Step-By-Step Guide
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6DSVVM
Ep144: The Wordpress.com Show
In today’s episode, I share a chapter from my new eBook How To Podcast on Wordpress.com and share 14 reasons to consider using Wordpress.com to launch your podcast and website.
Chapter 1 of my new eBook: Why Use Wordpress.com as a Podcast Media Host?
Why should you consider using Wordpress.com if you are launching a new podcast and website?
What are 14 benefits Wordpress.com brings to the table?
Free PDF:
https://howtopodcaston.files.wordpress.com/2018/06/why-wordpress-com-1.pdf
Questions, Comments, Feedback?
mike@mikemurphy.co
Complete Show Notes:
https://mikemurphy.co/ep144
Buy The eBook:
How To Podcast on Wordpress com: The Step-By-Step Guide
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6DSVVM
Ep143: The Podcast Hosting Show
In today’s episode, you will learn what a podcast media host is, what to look for when choosing one and how much do they cost
Episode Summary:
What is a podcast media host?
How Does Podcast Media Hosting Work?
What should you look for when choosing a media host?
What podcast hosts do I use?
How much does podcast hosting cost?
Questions, Comments, Feedback?
mike@mikemurphy.co
Complete Show Notes:
https://mikemurphy.co/ep143
Buy The eBook: How To Podcast on Wordpress com
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6DSVVM
Episode Summary: The story of Why I Wrote The How To Podcast on Wordpress.com:The Step by Step Guide.
The Anatomy of a Good Email
Is Wordpress.com a legitimate podcast host?
What makes Wordpress.com a good option for some podcasters?
What ultimately made me decide to write my first ebook on Podcasting on Wordpress.com?
Comments, Questions & Feedback:
mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode Summary: Today is all about The Amazon Associates Affiliate Program.
What is the Amazon Associates program?
How do you join the program?
What are the pros and cons of the program?
How much does Amazon pay in commissions?
How do I use Amazon Associates?
Comments, Questions & Feedback:
mike@mikemurphy.co
Ep140: The Podcast Roadmap Show
Episode Summary: Today I simplify the start to finish process for starting a podcast. This is the cheat sheet I wish I had when I started.
In today’s show:
What is The Podcast Roadmap?
Who is it For?
What are the main steps in the Roadmap for launching a podcast from start to finish?
Comments, Questions & Feedback:
mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode Summary: Episode 139 The One Life Show tells is life lessons and moving forward
This story is to remind you that you have one life and there is no better time than now to create the life you want.
Create the life you want
Overcoming self-doubt and fear of trying
One at bat
Comments, Questions & Feedback:
mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode Summary: Episode 138 The Teacher Show about my journey to become an online educator
So the key points I will discuss today:
What does a perfect world look like for Mike Murphy LLC?
What and who do I want to teach?
What steps am I taking to position myself as an online educator?
Comments, Questions & Feedback:
mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode Summary: Episode 137 is a look at my freelance client workflow for Murphy Concierge
What is Murphy Concierge?
Who are my clients and target demographic?
How do I keep track of client information?
How do I schedule and manage the calendar?
How do I organize projects and jobs?
How do I invoice and collect payment?
Comments, Questions & Feedback: mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode Summary:
Episode 136 is a behind the scenes of Ask Mike Murphy Live
What is Ask Mike Murphy Live?
What are my objectives for starting a live Q&A show?
What steps did I take to create the live-stream show?
What tools do I use to go live?
Comments, Questions & Feedback: mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode Summary:
Episosde 135 is all about Amazon Alexa
What is Amazon Alexa and how does it work?
What can Alexa do?
What are Amazon Skills & Flash Briefings?
How do you get your podcast on Alexa devices
Comments, Questions & Feedback: mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode Summary:
What is Instagram for Business, what are the benefits of having a business profile and how do you get started?
What are the requirements to create a business profile on Instagram and how do you get started?
What are the differences between a personal profile and business profile on Instagram?
What are the advantages and tools are available for business accounts?
What advertising and monetization tools are available to business accounts?
Comments, Questions & Feedback: mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode Summary:
Today in Episode 133 I am going to take you behind the scenes and share my current 2018 backup strategy and system for archiving my digital data to protect me against any digital emergencies such as a hard drive failing or maybe a lost or stolen computer while on the road.
Today will start off with:
Practical tips for you to get started take control of your digital data and develop a rock-solid backup plan.
The tools I use for backup and organization.
My current backup system and workflow for all of my devices.
Comments, Questions & Feedback: mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode Summary:
Today will start off with:
- An overview of what Apple iCloud is
- What is backed up and where is it stored?
- How does iCloud Photos really work?
- What is iCloud Drive and how can it help you in your overall backup strategy?
Comments, Questions & Feedback: mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode 131 starts with a brief overview of ebooks and then jump right into my eBook challenge which you can find in its early stages at WritetheLife.com.
Episode Summary:
What is the Write The Life eBook Project?
Why did I start the project?
What is my vision and long-term goals for me and others like you?
Comments, Questions & Feedback: mike@mikemurphy.co
Episode 130 is all about the very popular note-taking app, Evernote.
Episode Summary:
What is Evernote?
How does it work and what can it do?
Why has it taken me 10 years to finally start using it consistently?
How do I use it?
Comments, Questions & Feedback: mike@mikemurphy.co
Ep129 is about how to value your time and knowledge and create valuable content.
Episode Summary:
What is the definition of value?
What is value based or perceived value?
How do you figure out how much your time is worth?
How do you make a good living creating impactful and valuable content and have raging fans and/or happy clients?
Comments, Questions & Feedback:
mike@mikemurphy.co
Today’s episode is the overview and breakdown Podfest Multimedia Expo 2018 held at the Wyndham Resort in Orlando, Florida from Feb 8–10, 2018
Episode Includes:What is Podfest Multimedia Expo?Why did I attend for the third year in a row?What were my goals and expectations for attending Podfest 2018?What did I learn or takeaway from the event that I can apply to my podcast or business?
What is Podfest MultiMedia Expo:Podfest an educational and training conference for independent podcasters created by Chris & Katie Krimitsos that originated in Tampa, but moved to Orlando to attract a more international audience.
The Event:Podfest Multimedia Expo 2018 was February 8–10th, 2018Early bird pricing was $249Hotel Rates at Wyndham Resort in Orlando: $139/night
The Schedule:The Podfest Schedule is jam-packed and tight, but everything starts and ends on time. There are sessions where everyone attends and then breakout sessions where you have options. 2018 introduced a YouTube track for video creators.
Why Did I Go?2018 was my 3rd year attending Podfest.
Year 1: 2016I went as a new podcaster looking for advice and ideas about podcasting in general and to get my name in front of a community of podcasters.
Year 2: 2017I went with more focus on Mike Murphy LLC and less to learn about podcasting. I wanted to be around people who were having success with their podcast and/or business and absorb and learn as much as I could and if I was in a position to help someone, then maybe I would generate new business opportunities.
Year 3: 2018It was all about the networking for me. I know the direction I want to take Mike Murphy LLC and I’ve been on the scene now for a few years creating consistent content, and my main goal for Podfest 2018 was to build new and stronger relationships in the content creation space that I know I’ll be in for a long time.
Why I’ll go every year:Podfest attracts a really kind and friendly community of podcasters and creators and entrepreneurs that genuinely want to help each other out. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever experienced at a conference and I know it has a lot to do with the organizer and a big reason why Podfest will be on my calendar year after year.
Why You Should Go:
I said this in last year’s recap of Podfest, but if you are on a similar journey as me trying to create the life you want, you can not do it all on your own and the secret to everything in life involves people connecting with people and making things happen.
Introvert? Me, too. I struggle at conferences and events because it is difficult for me to go from conversation to conversation and I get tired of talking and being social. I love people but… Why do you think I resonate with the term One Man Band? I’d much rather sit in the back of the room and people watch and observe and learn as much as possible. But, suck it up and give it your all.
No excuses. Go to industry events when you have the chance. I went to Podfest 2018 to be around podcasters, creators, creatives, personal brands and people who share similar interests and goals as me. Creative entrepreneurs who are working hard and learning from each other and trying to make a dent in the universe someway or somehow. There is power in numbers and when the numbers are filled with like-minded creators on a similar journey, well it is impossible not to learn and be inspired attending an event such as Podfest.
My Takeaways:Besides a doozy of a cold, What did I learn or takeaway from Podfest 2018? There were tons of things b
Today is Part 3 of 3 Social Media Mini-Series
Special Guest:
Ross Brand from LivestreamUniverse.com
Episode Summary:
What is Facebook Live?
How do you use it?
What type of Facebook Lives can you create if you are a personal brand, content creator or small business?
Today is Part 2 of 3 Social Media Mini-Series
Special Guest:
Ross Brand from LivestreamUniverse.com
Episode Summary:
- Is Twitter still relevant for content creators and personal brands in 2018 and if so, why?
- Do you recommend sharing content from all other social media channels and is there any best practices to follow?
- Can you explain the etiquette of liking posts, retweeting and sharing tweets?
Today is Part 1 of 3 Social Media Mini-Series
Special Guest: Ross Brand from LivestreamUniverse.com
Episode Summary:
What is LinkedIn?
Why should content creators be on LinkedIn in 2018?
Where do you start? What is most important?
What type of content should you create?
How often should you post on LinkedIn?
Today's episode is all about my 2018 Health & Wellness Project
Episode Summary:
What is the project?
My personal goals at the start of the project
My business goals for my client
My content strategy and approach
The tools and resources used to document the project
Today is all about me, Mike Murphy, The One Man Band.
Episode Summary:
Who I am and the paths I took to get here.
The facts and the highlight reel.
My history, profile and resume all rolled into one.
Questions, Comments or Feedback?:
mike@mikemurphy.co
In Episode 122, I share my 2018 Roadmap to keep me on track this year.
Episode Summary:
What is my mantra or theme for 2018?
What are my priorities for Mike Murphy LLC in 2018?
What type of content will l be creating and how often?
Happy New Years to all!
Today is a reflection show as I look back at 2017.
Episode Summary:
My 5 Favorite episodes from 2017 and why.
Overview and Goals of the 2017 Roadmap
The results or report card for Mike Murphy LLC.
Ep120 is about the new Apple Podcasts Connect for podcasters to manage past and present shows
Episode Summary:
What is Podcasts Connect by Apple?
What are Podcast Analytics all about?
Podcast Resources & Educational Material
5 ways reasons why your business should consider launching a podcast in 2018.
This episode is especially helpful for local and traditional brick and mortar small businesses that want to elevate their online presence and cater to a local client bases.
Episode Summary:
Advertising & Sales
Authority Building
Client Relations & Community Building
Content Marketing
Revenue Stream
Ep118: The Instagram Story Show
How I use Instagram stories one year after it's launch in August 2016 and my process for creating daily stories.
Refresher course on Instagram Stories
Why do I use Instagram Stories?
How do I come up with topics, what makes a good story?
What tools or apps do I use to help me tell a more interesting story?
Ep.117: The Concierge Show
What is Murphy Concierge?
Why did I start it?
What steps did I take to get started?
What tools and resources did I use?
What are my goals for Murphy Concierge?
Episode 116: The Franklin Show
Today is a mobile podcast episode as I record this from a backseat of a Buick SUV.
In this episode:
Black Friday Deals Update
History Lesson of Franklin, TN
Behind the Scenes of Mobile Podcast Kit
Ep115: The Open Mike Show
What has led me to want to teach people online?
What the heck am I doing making daily content and tutorials and what is my game-plan?
What does success look like for Mike Murphy LLC?
Ep114: The Holiday Gift & Gear Show
What is the Mike Murphy Holiday Gift & Gear Guide for Content Creators?
Why did I create the Holiday Guide?
What are my goals?
How do I make the content?
Where do I distribute the content?
EP113: The Adobe CC 2018 Show
Today's episode is a rundown of Adobe Creative Cloud 2018 and all of the new updates and applications that will benefit you as a content creator.
Ep112: The Patreon Show:
What is Patreon?
Who is Patreon for?
How does it work?
What are my plans for using Patreon?
What is G Suite?
How does G Suite work?
What are the key features and benefits of using G Suite for brands and businesses?
How do you install or get started using G Suite?
Today’s episode is about having the confidence to create the life you want and overcoming self-doubt.
Ep109: The Digital Cleanup Show
How to clean up your digital online world which includes your computer, iDevices and social media and online platforms.
The goal is to improve productivity, focus and give you peace of mind.
Today I am going to share what I have been doing to achieve focus and clarity in my online business and life.
I will share the initial steps I have taken to simplify my business and life by doing a self-audit and cleaning up my home and work environment.
ep107: The 2nd Anniversary Show
Today is the second birthday and also the second anniversary of Mike Murphy Unplugged, so cheers to me and to you for listening week after week and for all the support.
ep106: The Irma Show
Today’s Episode is the story of Hurricane Irma and an official thank you to all the notes of concern and good vibes sent our way.
They all helped.
ep105: The Brand Clarity Show
What is Brand Clarity for personal brands and online businesses?
Why is clarity so important?
Why do I and so many others struggle with clarity?
What action steps can you take to gain clarity?
ep104: The Podcast Movement Show
The breakdown of Podcast Movement 2017
What were the highlights for me?
Were my goals and expectations that I shared in Episode 103 met?
What did I learn and takeaway from the event?
What are my plans to implement what I learned?
ep103: The Conference Show
What is the Podcast Movement?
Why did I attend the conference and what were my goals and expectations?
What was my strategy and plan for getting the most out of the conference?
Today is the behind the scenes of my mindset and perspective as I get ready to leave for the conference. And when I return I will share the results and experience.
ep102: The Instagram Strategy Show:
My Instagram workflow and strategy
What is my daily workflow for Instagram?
Why do I make daily content for Instagram
How long do my daily videos take to create?
Why do I use Instagram & Instagram Stories?
Why should you consider using Instagram?
Tips & Insights about Instagram & Mobile Content
Tips and strategies for how to develop your own public relations department.
How to prepare for podcast interviews or live-stream appearances
How To Craft Your Story
How to Create a Media Kit
How To Deliver Value as a Guest
Welcome to episode 100:
The Century Show
Today I reflect, pat myself on the back and thank you for helping me get to Episode 100 of Mike Murphy Unplugged.
In this episode:
What were my favorite episodes?
What were my least favorite episodes?
Which episode has the most downloads?
What do I love about podcasting?
What do I less than love about podcasting?
What lessons I have learned from podcasting?
What does the future look like for Mike Murphy Unplugged?
Welcome to Episode 99
Behind the Scenes of Mike Murphy Unplugged Financials
How much does it cost to start a podcast?
How much does it cost to maintain on a monthly basis?
ep98: The Video Toolbox Show
Today I share my toolbox of gear, software and iOS apps that I use to make all of my videos.
Software I Use on My MacBook Pro
Apps I use on my iOS Devices
Gear I Use to capture video & audio
Episode 97:
Today I pull back the curtain on the video:
One Man Band: Create the Life You Want
What does the term One Man Band mean to me and my brand?
What was my goal or reason for making the video?
How did I make the video?
Was I happy with the final product and did it get the results I was hoping for?
Ep96: The Video Show
Today is a behind the scenes show.
What are the 5 main categories I create video under for my business?
What types of videos do I currently create?
What is my moving forward video plan for the summer and remainder of the year?
Episode 95: Travel Tips for Content Creators
- How I prepare my digital assets and schedule my content before the trip
- What types of content can you create while traveling to promote your online business and brand yet still enjoy your travel experience.
- What tools and gear do I pack in my travel bag?
- What are some post-trip tips and best practices for when you get back to the studio or home office?
Lessons learned from 30+ Years with The Grateful Dead
10 Core Principles behind my personal brand and business
Self-awareness and personal experience in personal branding
Doing your thing is the best thing to do
EP93: The Instagram Sizing Show
How To Size Photos & Videos for Instagram & Instagram Stories
What file types are accepted on Instagram?
ep92: The Pixels 101 Show
The fundamentals of pixels and sizing photos and videos.
What are pixels?
What is resolution and ppi?
What does 720p, 1080p and 4K mean?
What is aspect ratio?
Ep91: The Simplify Show
12 Steps to Simplify Your Business & Personal Life
How to Reduce Digital & Personal Clutter
Improve Focus, Clarity & Productivity
Reduce Stress & Increase Happiness
Episode 90: The Freelance Rate Show
The tools and resources I used to help me find my base freelance rate.
My exact process and calculate a freelance rate from start to finish with you.
What is a P&L Statement?
ep89: The Proposal Show
How do I write freelance proposals?
How do I organize the proposal template?
What questions do I ask clients?
What tools do I use?
ep88: The Podcast Checkup Show
The 2017 Podcast Health Report:
What is the status of podcasting in terms of growth and popularity?
How can podcasting benefit your small business and brand in today’s rapidly changing technology world?
ep87: The Client Workflow Show
My 10-step start to finish workflow for working with clients as a freelance business includes:
How do I keep track of client information?
How do I schedule and manage the calendar?
How do I organize projects and jobs?
How do I keep track of time working on projects?
How do I invoice and collect payment?
ep86: The Vlog Show
What is a vlog?
What are the benefits of vlogging??
Why do I watch vlogs and who do I watch?
How do you get started making vlogs?
EP85: The Music Show
Music Licensing Terms 101
What are my favorite online resources to get music for podcasting and videos?
ep84: The Quick Tip Workflow Show
Behind the Scenes of my Quick Tip Tutorial Videos
- How To Come up with Topics to Teach?
- What Screencasting Software do I Use?
- How to Export & Prepare Videos for Multiple Sizes
- Share Videos Online
This is Part 2 of How To Build A Personal Brand.
Behind the scenes look at my exact approach and strategy to building a personal brand.
Five Strategies Used to Build a Personal (Mike Murphy LLC)
Episode 82 is Part 1: How To Build A Personal Brand:
What is a personal brand?
What does it take to build a personal brand?
5 core principles or steps to building a brand.
Episode 81: The Content Whiteboard Show
What type of Content Can You Make?
What are Examples of Each Type of Content?
Where do you put the content after you make it?
Behind the Scenes of Show Notes:
How I write my show notes
How I Format my Shownotes for the Web
How I Prepare my episode artwork
How I Schedule & Publish Each Weekly Episode on my Wordpress Site.
Behind the scenes of Mike Murphy LLC:
What is an LLC?
How do you file taxes as an LLC?
How much does it cost?
What tools do I use for accounting & financials?
ep78_The PodFest 2017 Show
What is The Podfest Multimedia Expo?
Why did I attend?
What did I learn?
What tips do I have for your next event or conference?
The Podcast Setup Show (Part 2):
ID3 Tagging, Media Hosting, Websites & RSS Feeds,
Submitting to iTunes and other directories and
Marketing & Promoting Your Podcast.
The Podcast Setup Show (Part 1):
Planning Your Show
Gear & Production
Media Hosting & Website
Launching Your Podcast
Marketing & Promotion
Mike Murphy LLC Freelance Services List
Part 1:
Content Creation Blueprint
(What I Specialize In)
Part 2:
How I can help (services available)
Part 3 of 3 in How To Self-Publish a Book 101.
Places other than Amazon to Sell Book
Tools to make formatting easy
Done for you Services for Distribution
How to Self-Publish a Book (Pt. 2)
Self-Publish on Amazon.com
Step 1: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
Step 2: CreateSpace.com (On-Demand Printing)
Step 3: ACX (AudioBooks Creation Exchange)
Part 1 of Self Publishing 101
How to Self-Publish A Book on Amazon
Where do you start?
What writing & editing tools do I use & Recommend
History lesson and the overview of Instagram & Instagram Stories.
Instagram Live and some use cases for how to get started.
Gear and equipment recommendations so you can step up your game.
The Adobe After Effects Show:
What is Adobe After Effects?
How Did I Make The PodShed Gift Guide Videos?
What is The Pod Shed? Why did I make the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Videos? What is my video strategy for my podcast and online business?
What are the Adobe Creative Cloud Mobile Apps and how can they help your creativity and workflow for your podcast, brand and online business?
What is Adobe Premiere Pro CC?
Why Do I Use It?
How much does it cost?
Do I recommend it for podcasters and content creators just starting out in video?
- Thank you, to you.
- The Official Unofficial 1st Annual Mike Murphy Unplugged/PodcasterToolkit/PodShed/PodGift Holiday Ideas Guide
What exactly is Adobe Lightroom?
How much does it cost?
What is my photo organization and workflow system?
Just how big is Facebook?
What is Facebook Live?
What are some ways to use Facebook Live to promote your podcast or brand?
In this episode, I pull back the curtain on PodcasterToolkit.com and share behind the scenes of why and how I built it.
Learn how to install Wordpress & Divi Theme to create a new website and blog in 8 steps.
Episode 58 isPart 2 of Audio 101:
The terms and language of recording and editing podcasts simplified.
Episode 57: The Audio 101 Show (Part 1)
Tagline/Quote: Today I browse the podcast recording glossary and simplify the language of audio engineering.n
(Welcome):
You are listening to Episode #57 of Mike Murphy Unplugged. Learn. Create. Move Forward.
I am your host, Mike Murphy ( I’m a one man band and technology junkie, who loves to help people figure things out). I am really excited to be here with you today. The goal of Mike Murphy Unplugged is to help you learn what you need to know in order to create online content so you can move forward in business and in life.
Episode 57 is is Part 1 of Audio 101. Today we learn the basics and fundamentals of audio that all podcasters in the pre-production and recording stage of podcasting. I will define and simplify several common audio terms and concepts that I wish I knew before I started podcasting.
Episode 58 will be Part 2 of Audio 101 and focus on post-production and editing. I will define and simplify editing and post-processing terminology and techniques most commonly used in podcasting once the podcast has been recorded.
By the end of this Audio 101 series you will have a solid understanding of the principles and terminology associated with recording and editing podcasts and a clear overview of the entire recording and editing process.
The goal of this Audio 101 series is to simplify the audio engineering part of podcasting that can be very intimidating and overwhelming for most new podcasters. This is the stuff I wish I understood better when I was getting started.
There are a lot of terms and lingo in the audio world and this series will break it all down for you in easy to understand language.
But First, let’s take a look inside
The Podcaster’s Toolkit:
The Podcaster’s Toolkit is show where I share a tip, tool, resource or product that I think will help you in your online journey. It may be a new website, app, book, or podcast service or a new piece of gear or equipment. Tools of the trade.
If you have favorite resource or tool you love and you want to share on the podcast, please send it to me at mike@mikemurphy.co and I’ll add it to the Kit.
If you are a vendor or product creator and would like me to test out a product or service, please let me know and I would be happy to test and share so long as I think it will benefit my listeners.
Before we look into the kit I have a special announcement. I am building a brand new site called Podcaster Toolkit.com that is going to be a mega resources site for podcasters and content creators. All of the gear and tools and resources I play around with along with tips and tricks all on one site. If you are interested in being notified when it goes live, head on over to podcastertoolkit.com and enter your email address. I’m excited for it. podcastertoolkit.com. I’m building the site with the Extra theme by the same folks who make Divi and I’m loving it.
In this week’s The Podcaster’s Toolkit:
The Cloudlifter CL1-A Mic Activator. What the? I’ve talked about this product in the past, but it deserves its own spot in The Podcaster’s Toolkit as it is plays a major role in my podcast setup. Simplified, the Cloudlifter adds +25 decibels of ultra clean gain using what is called phantom power to your dynamic microphone so your audio interface or preamp does not have to work so hard and the result is a much cleaner sound being recorded. My microphone the Shure SM7b and many dynamic mics used for podcasting including the Heir PR40 & Electro Voice RE20 and even the small Shure SM58 all
What is Adobe Audition?
How Much Does it Cost?
How do I use Audition for my podcast workflow?
Do I recommend it for new or prospective podcasters?
What is the difference between sole proprietorship and an LLC?
How much does it cost to legally start your business?
What can you do to set yourself up for success after your business is set up?
What exactly is live streaming video?
What are the main platforms today?
What topics make for good live streaming so you can start to explore?
Part 3: How to Record Podcasts On-Location
Facts about The Florida Everglades
Tips & Tricks for How To Podcast on Location
Introduction to Noise Removal
The role of writing for podcasters and content creators.
Four great writing tools I use.
Mobile Podcasting (Part 2):
How To Record on Location
What Gear & Accessories Are Needed
The Mobile Podcast Checklist
Post-Production Options
What is Instagram Stories?
How is it different than Snapchat?
How Do You Use It?
How can podcasters and content creators benefit from it?
Part 1: How to record a podcast on location.
This podcast episode was recorded on Baker Beach in San Francisco, California.
Why record on location?
What gear was used?
What are the pros & cons of location recording?
What app do I use to listen to podcasts?
What speed to I listen to podcasts on?
What are my current Top 7 podcasts that I listen to every week?
What is Screencasting?
What tools do I use to make screencast videos?
What makes a good screencast video?
What are the benefits of making screencasts for online businesses?
What is Skillshare?
How does it work?
What are the requirements to launch a course?
What are the benefits of teaching on Skillshare?
What is affiliate marketing?
What are the advantages for podcasters and content creators?
How do you get started?
5 ways for you to prepare yourself and your business for unexpected events or even emergencies.
Components of a Podcasters Emergency Toolkit
- Protecting Your Gear & Security
- Backup Plan
- Asset Managment or Inventory
- Password Management
- Banking
Behind the scenes view of my 10 step podcast workflow from start to finish.
10 Steps:
- Verification Process
- Organization & Setup
- Social Media Marketing
- Exercise & Breakfast
- The Script
- Social Media & Engagement
- Recording & Editing
- Tagging & Uploading
- Show Notes
- Newsletter & Ask Mike Anything
What equipment and gear do I use to record this podcast?
What do I recommend for one man band and content creators in the planning stage of starting a podcast or ramping up content creation?
The Basics: Audio Chain
Microphone
XLR Cables
Cloud lifter or Fethead1
Audio Interface (Mixer or Audio Interface)
Interface to DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
What is Google Apps?
What features do I use regularly?
How can podcasters use Google Apps?
What exactly is Adobe Creative Cloud?
What programs do I use for my podcast?
Is it worth the investment?
The Art of the Tutorial
How do you find a topic to teach?
How do you actually make them?
Where do you put them?
Why should you make tutorials?
The Snapchat Show (Part 2):
Why I am Using Snapchat?
How I Use Snapchat to promote my podcast?
How can you use Snapchat to promote your podcast & brand?
What have the results been so far?
5 big reasons why YouTube should be a central part of your marketing strategy as a podcaster and online business.
5 different types of videos that you can make as a podcaster or content creator to get your video marketing up and running. If you are new to video or not sure where to start, today’s episode is going to be a good starting point to give you some ideas and inspiration to start making videos to promote your podcast and your brand.
In today’s episode, I want to continue down the path of self-awareness a little and tackle the topic of finding your rhythm or balance in podcasting, business and in life. I have a few reasons that I think are major contributors of stress and burnout in podcasting and I’ll share my techniques and ways that I use to keep a good rhythm and and make me in control of my podcast and not the other way around.
What were the results of my StrengthsFinder 2.0 test and the benefits of understanding your strengths (and weaknesses) for podcasting, business and life.
I share my experience of attending the recent Podfest Tampa 2016 and some insights on the pros and cons of attending industry events, trade shows and conferences.
Five potential roadblocks you might encounter on your podcast and online journey and some tips that will keep you moving forward.
- How to overcome fear
- Establish yourself as an authority
Ask Mike Anything: (From Blab.im)
Question: Do you recommend using Soundcloud to host my podcast?Answer: My answer is no. I love Soundcloud as a user and think their design is great. I considered hosting my podcast with Soundcloud, but I was advised against it and I am glad. You want complete control of your RSS feed if you can. As my Scottish online buddy, Kevin Scullion says all the time, you don't want to build your home on other people's land. Furthermore, Soundcloud is rumored to be in big financial trouble, so no need to take the chance. Without having control over your feed, it could be a big hassle to move your RSS feed to a new host.
My recommendation and what I use: I use Libsyn to host my audio files and Blubrry/Powerpress to generate my feed using Wordpress. You can't go wrong with either company. I pay $15/mo for Libsyn.
1. How To Overcome Fear:It's all about Mindset:The Impostor Syndrome: The Impostor syndrome can be defined as a collection of feelings of inadequacy and It is experienced internally as chronic self-doubt, and feelings of intellectual fraudulence.Resources Mentioned:Austin Kleon
Anne Lamott, Shitty Drafts
2. Become An Authority:[Tweet "“Try not to become a person of success. Rather become a person of value -Albert Einstein.”"]
Resources Mentioned:Derek Sivers, What's Obvious To You
To Teach Online: Step out of your comfort zone and share what you know. Give your knowledge away for free. Establishing your authority happens when you stop focusing on yourself and start solving problems and offering help to others.
Creating content or solving someone’s problem no matter how big or small is valuable.
Being an authority does not mean you know it all. Remember that. John Lee Dumas from EOFire often references the legal definition of being an expert simply means that you know more than others in the room. Being an authority stems from you helping others and knowing enough to solve problems. The more you serve and engage, the more you will be perceived as an expert and the more you create and practice your craft, the better you become.
It starts with the Mindset shift and develops when you start sharing your knowledge.
Music: Life of Riley & Wallpaper (incompetech.com)
- A brief recap of my 2016 Roadmap
- The tools I will use to implement and stay on course
DOWNLOAD THE 2016 ROADMAPCLICK TO DOWNLOAD PDF
Ask Mike Anything:
Question: How do I get better audio when using my iPhone for Periscope?Answer: The Rode Smartlav+ is my recommended microphone and it can be used with all iOS devices.
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Rode Smart Lav+ Lavalier Microphone
Accessories I recommend:
Rode SC3 3.5mm TRRS to TRS Adaptor (To use with other devices…camera, zoom h6)Rode VXLR Adapter for VideoMic Mini-Jack Female to XLR MaleRode Microphones SC6 Dual TRRS input and Headphone Output for Smartphones
Priorities of 2016:Goal: Improve podcast quality and take audio production skills to next levelAction: Ask for feedback and help in G+ and study and practice.
Goal: Make more video and written tutorials and improve video skillsAction: One video tutorial per week commitment and continue to study video editing.
Goal: Increase networking and build relationships in podcast communityAction: Serving hours on social media and direct contact
Goal: Drive more website traffic and grow email listAction: Increase number of lead magnets & CTAs
Goal: Re-purposing my contentAction: Make blog posts and tutorials out of 2015 episodes. Use Blab content
Goal: MonetizeAction: More product videos for affiliate links & courses
Social Media Plan:Twitter: 5 Tweets per week.Facebook: 2 Posts per week.Instagram: 3-5 PostsPinterest: 1/monthBlab: Open Mike Night Mondays 9pm ESTServing Hours: 2 Hours/Week
Tools To Create 2016 Roadmap:Scrivener: Professional writing software that I use for all of my podcast scripts and more.Workflowy: Easy and powerful web-based outliner
Tools To Keep Me on Track:Asana: Free Project Management Web AppTrello: Free Organization Web App.Accounting: Wave Accounting, Xero, FreshbooksGoogle Apps For Work. The glue that holds Mike Murphy Co together
More Annual Review Resources:
Where do I go to learn about:
tech, podcasting, business, design, photography, video and more?
Ep 10: The Production Show: Step by step workflow to create one episode of Mike Murphy Unplugged podcast.
What podcasts am I listening to now?
1: Entrepreneur On Fire: by John Lee Dumas
2. The $100 MBA:by Omar Zenholm
3. Ask Gary Vee Show:Gary Vaynerchuck
4. SeanWes Podcast:by Sean McCabe
5. The Unmistakeable Creative:by Srini Rao
6. The School of Greatnessby Lewis Howes.
7 Mixergy by Andrew Warner.
8. The Fizzle Show by Corbett Barr, Chase Reeves & Barrett Brooks.
9. The Side Hustle Show by Nick Loper.
10. DIY VIDEO GUY by Caleb Wojcik.
Bonus Round:
11. TWIT by Leo Laporte.
12. MacMost Now by GaryRosenzweig.
13. Photoshop User TV by Kelby Media.
14. The Grid by Scott Kelbyn
15. Photofocus by Rich Harrington.
Contact MeComments, Questions, Feedback?:
mike@mikemurphy.co
Complete Show Notes:
https://mikemurphy.co/ep5
My Gear List:
https://kit.com/mikemurphyco
My Amazon Store:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/mikemurphyco
My YouTube Channel:
https://mikemurphy.co/youtube
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/mikeunplugged
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/mikemurphyco
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/mikeunplugged
Episode 3 is all about the business and productivity tools I use to run Mike Murphy Co.
What is in my studio toolkit and what gear do you need to start creating online content?
Episode Summary:
All of my gear is listed on Kit.com
3 Categories of Gear:
Camera and Lenses
Lighting
Audio & Accessories
Be sure to visit my Resource Page for more tools of the trade.
Contact MeComments, Questions, Feedback?:
mike@mikemurphy.co
Complete Show Notes:
https://mikemurphy.co/ep2
My Gear List:
https://kit.com/mikemurphyco
My Amazon Store:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/mikemurphyco
My YouTube Channel:
https://mikemurphy.co/youtube
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/mikeunplugged
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/mikemurphyco
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/mikeunplugged
Episode #1: Intro
You are listening to Episode NUMBER 1 of Mike Murphy Unplugged. Learn. Create. Move Forward.
I am your host, Mike Murphy ((a one man band and technology junkie, who loves to help people figure things out). I am really excited to be here with you today. The goal of Mike Murphy Unplugged is to help you learn what you need to know in order to create online content so you can move forward in business and in life.
Purpose of episode:
This episode is to give you a behind the scenes view of my story and what to expect from future episodes of Mike Murphy Unplugged.
Are you a one man/woman band where it feels like you have to learn and do everything yourself? Do you suffer like I do from being a jack of all trades with too many great ideas in your head? You get all excited about something and then you wake up with a new idea? It’s exciting and maddening at the same time. But don’t worry, I’m here to help.
This is a podcast that documents my journey which led me to blogging and starting a podcast.
I will be sharing my knowledge, skills and insights to build a community of like-minded people who want to make a dent in the universe no matter how big or small. My goal of the podcast is to provide as much value to you as possible in under 15 minutes to motivate you to just keep making content and moving forward.
This podcast will teach the tools of the trade of running an online business and podcast and topics will include:
- Gear & Equipment
- Building a website and using Wordpress
- How & Why to launch a podcast
- Graphic design,Entrepreneurship & Productivity
- Curated content and social media trends
- There will be features such as:
- Ask Mike Anything (Q&A)
- My Favorite Things (Podcasts, Books, Music, Websites)
- What is in your podcast toolkit? I will be asking fellow podcasters what their go-to tools are
- Guest interviews in the very near future
- And much more to come as we evolve together.
Contact MeComments, Questions, Feedback?:
mike@mikemurphy.co
Complete Show Notes:
https://mikemurphy.co/ep1
My Gear List:
https://kit.com/mikemurphyco
My Amazon Store:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/mikemurphyco
My YouTube Channel:
https://mikemurphy.co/youtube
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/mikeunplugged
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/mikemurphyco
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/mikeunplugged