Thoughts from a Content Creator: Recent Episodes
Lloyd George
It’s easy to waste time and money learning the in’s & out’s of podcasting, especially if you’re just starting out. Join content creator and project manager Lloyd G. as he highlights the journey of content creation: the highs and lows of our everyday life and how we can balance creating content while navigating our day job, families, friendships, self-doubt and so much more. If you’re looking for encouragement to share your voice and want to learn how to take part in the creator economy, this show is for you.
In this episode, I talk about:
- Youtube's new feature, they are exploring adding shoppable links. This is a big game changer for creators on the platform. I talk about why I'm so excited about this feature and some of the potential challenges.
- I also talk about the fact that more creators are popping up on LinkedIn. I mean this used to be the platform where we had to dress ourselves up and pretend like we were our professional selves 24/7. To see people that are creators on the side and fully employed talk about their passion on LinkedIn is exciting. I share three tips on how you can leverage LinkedIn.
- Lastly, I share my experience at the podcast conference Afros and Audio. it's a podcast conference for black podcasters. I talk about my first big panel and why I was insecure about it.
I really appreciate all of you being with me as I explore what I want this podcast to look like.
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Are you…
- Thinking about starting a podcast?
- Feeling discouraged about your podcasting career?
- Curious about improving your craft?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this is the place to be.
You’re literally one step away from blowing your podcasting career wide open! Don’t believe it? Learn how a real OG podcaster got his start and is trailblazing in the industry.
Meet Dom Sharpe
Podcaster Dom Sharpe of “Listen to This While you Shit” started podcasting in December 2019. It all started when he realized he had a knack for talking at length, an engaging personality, and infectious comedic flair. Initially, he talked to literally no one for hours, but that’s not the case today!
After more than a year and a half of dedication and hard work, he has amassed 80,000 TikTok followers, 20,000 IG followers, and thousands of regular podcast listeners. He’s also signed to Blue Wire.
Podcast Monetization Tips You Don’t Want to Miss
Podcast monetization is a hot topic in the industry - who doesn’t want to make money doing what they love? Here are some tips straight from Dom Sharpe that’ll help you monetize your podcast quicker:
- If you’re not using Patreon, start now and advertise it on your pods. It’ll turn your hard work into a monthly paycheck as your audience grows. Always be transparent with your followers and be thoughtful when setting up tiers.
- Use Rodecaster Pro to make the podcast creation process easy. Podcast monetization is impossible if you’re not churning out good content regularly. This all-in-one tool is everything you need to minimize your editing time and ensure the quality of your pods.
- Don’t get hung up on what you don’t have - Dom Sharpe started recording everything on his phone; no expensive camera or layered sounds. Just put yourself out there and focus on producing the best quality content you can with what you have.
My friend Henry spilled the tea! He shared how he was able to go from zero to 2 Million downloads on his podcast!
I'm sure you can imagine how excited I was, the three biggest things I learned from him were:
- Don't let equipment hinder you from starting.
- Be Consistent, podcast listeners love predictability.
- Adding value to people's lives is the easiest way to get them to subscribe.
Henry G Lawrence's podcast is called the Positive Mindset Podcast. His podcast is an uplifting audio experience with meditation-style storytelling, his podcast helps people raise their vibration, life their perspective and build a positive mindset.
You can check it out here, and you can follow Henry here:
Henry's Instagram
Henry's TikTok
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This episode is for you if:
- You'd like to become a full-time content creator one day.
- You are currently creating content via Tik Tok, Podcasting, Youtube or Instagram.
- You believe there's something greater for you out there.
- You're a podcaster that hopes to one day accumulate 1 Million + Podcast downloads.
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Important Links:
- You can subscribe to my email list here for free microphone giveaways & tips for aspiring podcasters.
- Got Podcast Questions? Shoot me a text at 404-990-4179
- Connect with me here on TikTok, LinkedIn or Instagram
- Have a question about me or my podcast, reach out to me here: LG@LloydNotGeorge.com
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Have you read any of these??
- The Best Podcast Manager
- How to start a podcast?
- Can podcasting really make money?
If you're anything like me, you've probably been frustrated by the journey of a content creator.
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In this episode, I talk about my journey becoming a full-time content creator and how I've been able to make peace with time.
I've often compared myself to other people, especially when it's felt like things were happening in their life that I wish were happening to me.
It's not easy accepting that the content creator journey requires faith. In this episode, I make the decision to let go, to accept that there are things beyond my control and that growth requires faith and trust.
I'm at peace with time, and I realize that it's on my side.
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🎧 This episode is for you if:
- You'd like to become a full-time content creator one day.
- You are currently creating content via Tik Tok, Podcasting, Youtube or Instagram.
- You believe there's something greater for you out there.
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🤓 Important Links:
- You can subscribe to my email list here for free microphone giveaways & tips for aspiring podcasters.
- You can find the transcript for this episode here.
- Connect with me here on TikTok, LinkedIn or Instagram
- Have a question about me or my podcast, reach out to me here: LG@LloydNotGeorge.com
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📚 Have you read any of these??
- The Best Podcast Manager
- How to start a podcast?
- Can podcasting really make money?
It's great to be back! After a much-needed break, I'm excited to be releasing a new episode. This conversation is near and dear to my heart because my good friend Claude has officially launched his podcast titled In My Feelings.
In this episode, I talk to him about how and why he started this podcast. The challenges that come with being a creator and what he hopes his podcast will accomplish.
You should totally listen to this episode if you're an aspiring creator that wants to use your voice to make an impact.
90 days ago, I dyed my hair blonde. On the surface, this is a story about my hair, but it’s really about so much more. It’s about being authentic and living a life that is true to you.
3 months ago I thought this decision was just that, one decision.
In this episode, I take you on my journey overcoming my fear of people and doing something I’ve always wanted to do.
In this episode, I spend some time talking about my journey as a full-time freelancer. This is something I've always wanted to do but just didn't know how to do it.
I talk about my transition from my day job to entrepreneurship. I share some of the challenges I faced like believing in myself and overcoming fear.
This episode really highlights why we all should work to overcome our fear of what other people think about us and figure out what it looks like to live our life fully and authentically to who we are.
For me, becoming a freelancer was how I wanted to express myself but what does it look like for you?