Ep 6 The Sponsor/Influencer Relationship with Ryan from Coffee.EXE

Do you know how to grow an audience? Do you know how to grow an audience, specifically, for your podcast? Is it enough to just be a nerd about a topic, like successful nerds, or is there more to it?

Today I would like to introduce you to the minds behind the book "Podcasting Made Simple", Taig and Anthony. I actually connected with them over on IG, and after a conversation we had back and forth, I wanted to invite them onto the podcast to share some of their story and their expertise.

A lot of you already know this, but for any new listeners out there, I am a full time podcast producer for a number of other shows...but I wanted to have these guys on for a couple of different reasons. One, I know some of you are podcasters as well and I think it is a great resource for those of us in this industry, which I think would be nothing without nerds. But also, they have explored some growth strategies for their business, that not a lot of other people have use who have been on this show. So I am excited to share their story with you today and the resources that they offer.

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Check out their website https://getmorelisteners.com/

Link to their books:

Podcasting Made Simple / Podcast Marketing

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Get ready for Part 2 of our interview with Steve Kamb from Nerds Fitness. If you haven't listened to part you you can find it here. In this episode we talk a bit more about the business side of Nerd Fitness and Steve's experience building a team and how he sets goals.

Today you will be hearing from Steve Kamb, the creator of Nerd Fitness and the rebellion, a community of nerds looking to level up their lives and become real live superheros. Steve is an author, blogger, writer, adventurer, fitness coach, and is known for usually going with the Wizard class when playing rpgs. 

Steve's journey, as you will hear in this interview, is a very unique one. He found a way to bring nerds and fitness together to create a business and community that is strong and thriving today. He wrote the book "Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story"

This is actually one of the books I read when I was becoming serious about being an entrepreneur. You will hear me fan-boy from time to time in this interview, which I should apologize in advance for but I wont because this was such a big interview for me in my Hero's Journey.

Follow Nerd Fitness on IG: @NerdFitness

Website: https://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/

Steve's Book here

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The Hero's  Journey has been a topic of discussion lately on this podcast. And I think because of this interview, I have come to appreciate it as part of every entrepreneur's road to success. However this episode is also a major point of reflection for me because I get to introduce you to someone who played an important role in my hero's journey to becoming a successful nerd.

Today you will be hearing from Steve Kamb, the creator of Nerd Fitness and the rebellion, a community of nerds looking to level up their lives and become real live superheros. Steve is an author, blogger, writer, adventurer, fitness coach, and is known for usually going with the Wizard class when playing rpgs. 

Steve's journey, as you will hear in this interview, is a very unique one. He found a way to bring nerds and fitness together to create a business and community that is strong and thriving today. He wrote the book "Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story"

This is actually one of the books I read when I was becoming serious about being an entrepreneur. You will hear me fan-boy from time to time in this interview, which I should apologize in advance for but I wont because this was such a big interview for me in my Hero's Journey.

Follow Nerd Fitness on IG: @NerdFitness

Website: https://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/

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Reselling video games for a living...Do I have your attention?  A lot of you will hear me talk about reselling in some of these interviews, it is a great way to make some extra money but it is also a great business to be in. I had what I would consider some moderate success, but I never really niched down into just one category. I bought a couple of collections here and there but I wish I could have cracked the code on that business model to the degree that today's guest has.

Today you will be hearing from Chase, Video game reseller, influencer, and enthusiast. He has been in the reselling game since he was 8 years old, and now operates a 6 figure reselling business which he operates with his team. He has a Youtube Channel with a few viral videos on video game reselling (which is where I found him) and he is one of the most down to earth guests I have had the pleasure of guesting on the show.

In this interview you are going to get some tips and insights from Chase about the Reselling video game market, and you are going to hear from a fellow nerd who has been through the whole Hero's Journey of building a business based off of something he was passionate about.

Follow Chase on IG: @chaseaftertherightprice

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaseAfterTheRightPrice

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Wanted to leave you guys with something to listen to instead of me this week since I am out of town.

Go check out the Potato Candy Network. Its another project that I am involved with where I sit down with some friends of mine and we make stories for DnD and Table Top RPGs.

Need help coming up with a one shot for your D&D group? Then listen to the Blank Scenario, where we come up with a quick prompt, Blanking Fast!

https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZPh85rX0uwP0Q8B2M9Eo1

Are you into Scary Stories and want to hear us play a scary game. Then check out Dreadful Tales, where we play through different Horror RPGs.

https://open.spotify.com/show/5KDtKxiCqcCpMQymPb8Okj

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There are times that I wish I could see into the future, and just know wether or not I was going to be successful doing what I am passionate about. And the closest I can ever get to that meeting others who have been pursuing their passions professionally longer than I have and picking their brain for a little while. This is one of the reasons I get so much out of doing the BusinessRPG Podcast, I have an opportunity to see what it looks like for someone else to have kept with something they love to the point of being successful at it as a business. And I get to spend the time set aside for these interviews to ask my questions but I also get to let them influence me for just a little while.

That is part of what makes the audience so specific, is that we (nerds) dont always get to be taken seriously as business owners, or industry experts. But today's guest is a great example of what can happen when you stick with what it is you want to really be when you grow up.

This week you will be meeting Keiko. She is a Voice Actor, Director, Writer, Caster, Coach, and wears several other hats besides. She is the Owner of MLA Entertainment and runs a YouTube channel that she started along side her business in 2010. She is the creator of the Project Infinity web series, and is the host of the podcast Keiko's Diary where she gets to talk with and interview other creatives and voice actors.

In this episode you will hear her talk about the Voice Acting industry, the different hats she has had to wear as a result of all the projects she has brought to life, and you are going to hear her talk about how pursuing her passions has had a net benefit in her professional career.

You can find out more about MLA Entertainment by visiting: https://mla-entertainment.tumblr.com/works

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MoxieLiveAction/about

Follow Keiko on Twitter: @MLA_Ent

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I had a guest on today who has taken the Hero's Journey to a whole new level.  The Hero's Journey is a staple of story telling, and story telling is a staple of nerd culture...It is one of the reasons that I think nerds have a competitive advantage in business and content creation...we have a great connection with story telling.

The guest I will be introducing you to today is someone who has done a great job of leveraging the Hero's Journey into marketing and branding. Today you will be Hearing from Landen Conner, a Pharmacist turned Photographer that has mastered the art of capturing a person's brand in their own photo. In this episode you are going to hear us talk about how he instills confidence in his clients, Some branding tips including an introduction to the concept of story branding, and how to tell the story of the person in the picture. We also talk about how this can be applied to any business.

Feel free to reach out to Landen:

Phone: 504-905-2249

Linkedin: @ Landen Conner

www.landenconnerphoto.com

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I recognize that a lot of the people I have on the show are business owners or freelancers that have created their own opportunities and built a career on their own...But I know that isnt the only way to be successful. I have been looking for someone who I could have on the show who went another route to be a successful nerd but doing it for another business in the industry that they love, and finally I have found someone who was willing to come on and share their story.

Meet Andrew Searles. He is a Product manager for D&D Beyond, and has found his dream job of figuring out how to make RPG players have a better experience in their games. Andrew has a lot to share in this episode and an amazing story of how he got to where he is now. I tried asking questions that any listener might have when it came to finding a company they like that they would want to work for and Andrew didnt hold anything back when I asked.

Listen to Pat and Andrew's podcast Artificer's Portal

Twitter: @acsearles

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What is better Free or Paid trainings? I have benefited from both in the past and I have been in the thick of doing a lot of educating lately...So I decided to do a short episode on it sharing my thoughts. Let me know what your experience has been! 

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Part 2 of our conversation with Melanie is LIVE!

Meet Melanie Scroggins, a work from home Voice Actor who has been teaching others how to break into the industry and navigate their VO journey using the template that has worked for her. I have wanted to have Melanie on the show for a little while now because I know a few listeners have wanted to hear from voice professionals and she does an amazing job of explaining where to start in this industry.

We reference episode 44 a few times, incase you are needing some context when we talk about podcasting.

Follow Melanie using the links below

Instagram: @melaniescrogginsvo

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniescroggins

Podcast: Work From Home Voice Actor

https://www.melaniescroggins.com/about/

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