Podcasts by The Enthusiasm Project

Rafael Ludwig - Fix it in Camera, Finesse it in Post [Season 4 Premiere] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Season 4 kicks off with the man behind one of my favorite Youtube channels, Rafael Ludwig. We dive into Rafael's extensive history in the film and media industry, his YouTube journey, and the proce...

Heather Maione - The Fellow Filmmaker [Season 3 Finale!] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Heather Maione is serious about helping fellow filmmakers learn their craft through useful reviews, tutorials, and insights. After establishing her own video production company, she's built a thriv...

The Million Dollar Question [S3E20] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you’re struggling with a goal, how can you tell if it’s something that’s not possible or just an issue of motivation? That’s the million dollar question. I’ve got a great strategy that I “borrow...

Finding the Drive to Get Started with Jared Spink [S3E19] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Spink hosts The Hive podcast where he interviews creatives and entrepreneurs  and own his own photo/video company. This week we dive in to the sometimes tragic circumstances that happen in li...

Igniting the Creators Campfire w/ Bhav Sharma [S3E18] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The goal of this episode is to get you excited about making something. In 6 months, Bhav Sharma has created a video podcast and YouTube channel where she's been able to invest her time in herself a...

Put Your Money Where it Matters [S3E17] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you want ot create high quality content, you have to invest time and money into it– there's no way around that fact. This week I want to share how a $150 light improved my videos more than a $40...

Special Episode: 40K Spectacular w/ Heather! [S3E16] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My YouTube channel crossed the 40,000 subscriber milestone this week, and while I don’t like to place too much of an emphasis on numbers for creative endeavors, for whatever reason, 40K is a big on...

Being Authentically Authentic with What You Create [S3E15] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What’s the difference between inspiration and emulation? If you create something to share with the world, like a YouTube channel or podcast, it’s natural to look at what others are doing as a gu...

Finding Your Platform & Getting Started - Creator Roundtable! [S3E14] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's a full studio this week! I'm lucky to have three awesome creators share what they do, how they do it, and why they got started in the first place. This is a great conversation for ...

The Cost of Creating [S3E13] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For years, the online creator community has proclaimed “Story is king! Gear doesn’t matter!” But is this doing more harm than good? Has it helped to create a new generation of creators who feel ...

I Shot Myself in the Foot (Metaphorically) [S3E12] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you have innate responsibilities when you have a platform/audience? Last week I talked about my goal of one day being able to generate a full time income via YouTube. This week I explain how ...

The Art of Balancing a Full Time Job with a YouTube Channel [S3E11] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you work full time but also want to create a YouTube Channel or podcast, how on Earth is it possible to balance everything, especially once your creative endeavors begin to grow? And at what ...

Let’s A Some Q’s! [S3E10] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s time for my second Question & Answer episode! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Anchor.

Many of the questions were gear related, but I...

Saying Goodbye to The Enthusiasm Project [S3E9] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Let’s revisit my rebranding escapades over the past month because I think there are quite a few valuable lessons for anyone who creates and shares their work online. I was incredibly nervous to ...

It’ll Never Be Perfect, So Just Jump In [S3E8] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you have a creative spark that’s been in the back of your mind, or you’ve had the little urge to get started on something new. Just go for it. Don’t wait, just create!

I know firsthand ...

It's OK to Just Have Fun [S3E7] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why does every creative endeavor need to become a money making venture? This week I wanted to dive in to some thoughts I’ve been having on why it seems that “having fun” isn’t as much of a prior...

Let Me Off This Hype Train [S3E6] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week’s show is a journey. We’re going to talk about cameras, but that’s really just for context. More importantly, I’m going to share a creative identity crisis I’ve been dealing with that ...

Let's Answer Your Questions! Q&A #1 [S3E5] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s my first ever Q&A episode! I can’t believe how many great questions were submitted, so let’s dive in for an extended episode! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to submit a...

The Ethics of YouTube & Podcasting [S3E4] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Let’s get ethical! Last season I talked about wanting to develop an ethics statement to help guide how I approach potential partnerships with my YouTube channel and podcast, and to help keep my ...

Gear Doesn’t Not Matter [S3E3] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s been a whirlwind of camera news lately, and I think it’s super exciting! However, as people are praising new releases or lamenting imitations, there’s a third group that tends to show up an...

Just Create More - Heather Reevaluates Her YouTube Channel [S3E2] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My lovely wife Heather has been struggling with the direction of her own YouTube channel lately. We wanted to have a candid conversation about creativity and how she might want to adapt/approach...

3 Years, 3 Stories, and 3 Lessons! (Season 3 Premiere!) [S3E1] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We’re kicking off Season 3 on what happens to be the 3 year anniversary of my YouTube channel! To celebrate, I wanted to share three personal stories with you that taught me 3 very valuable less...

Comparison is the Thief of Joy (Season 2 Finale!) [S2E21] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thanks to everyone who’s been listening and sending me awesome messages of support. Let's wrap up Season 2 with a dive into all the ways that comparison can negatively affect your attitude and a...

My Audience is More Than 90 Percent Male [S2E20] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Don’t get me wrong, I love you guys, and the YouTube camera/tech space is fairly diverse when it comes to race/age/orientation, but have you noticed that the gender split is wildly uneven? This ...

Creative Inspiration from the Strangest Places [S2E19] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week I wanted to share some of the unexpected places I’ve found inspiration for my videos and how that has helped me to develop my personal style over time. I think that anyone who creates ...

When The Things You Create Are No Longer Yours [S2E18] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As my YouTube channel grows, there are more opportunities to work with brands for sponsored content- which also means there are more opportunities to damage the relationship between me and my au...

Tom Interviews Heather the Day Before Our Wedding! [S2E17] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week I interview Heather all about her professional and personal journeys. It just so happens that we recorded this the day before our somewhat impromptu quarantine wedding at the county of...

Heather Interviews Tom (How the Turntables)! [S2E16] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we’ve flipped things around– Heather interviews ME. Eek. We dive into YouTube, teaching, and life in general. It was incredibly fun, and I'm very grateful to Heather for leading the di...

When Digital Media Students Become the Teacher [S2E15] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Over the past 8 years I’ve had quite a few of my digital media students level up their skills in incredible ways. Despite all the differences in their circumstances, personalities, skills, and i...

My Insecurity: Filmmaking vs. Video Production [S2E14] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our insecurities are often barriers in our own mind. This week I wanted to explore how accepting the fact that I’m a “video production guy” and not a “filmmaker” was oddly freeing and how it all...

Creating in the Chaos [S2E13] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the entire world being thrown into an unprecedented situation, how do you handle it as a creator of online content? Do you stop making stuff, do you continue as usual, or is there another s...

6 Ways to Improve Your YouTube Channel [S2E12] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you find yourself with a little extra time at home lately, it might be a great time to revisit your YouTube channel, or to finally start that channel you’ve been thinking about.

These a...

Protect the Asset [S2E11] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Let’s take a look “behind the curtain” at what it really takes to create a work/life balance, especially when building a side business in addition to a traditional day job, including some of the...

YouTube Production Process Deep Dive [S2E10] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we’re taking a close look at the production process that I’ve developed for my YouTube videos. While everybody’s process is going to look a little different, this is what I’ve organica...

My Biggest YouTube Regret [S2E09] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week I share my biggest regret when it comes to my YouTube channel and offer some thoughts and advice to anyone who may be in a similar situation. The lesson is, you can’t get better until ...

Let's A Some Q's! [S2E08] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week I’m taking YOUR questions from Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. I’ve never done a Q&A before, so thank you so much to everyone who sent in questions and helped make this more of a ...

Income vs. Outcome on YouTube [S2E07] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Over the past 2.5 years my YouTube channel has started to organically generate revenue, which is kind of amazing. So this week I go through the ways Heather I make money on YouTube and the diffe...

Build Your Brand: Good or Bad Advice? [S2E06] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s almost cliche advice at this point, but learning to build your brand lets you take effective control of your narrative and drive your story forward on your terms. After spending the past fe...

Smarts & Ignorance [S2E05] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week I wanted to take some time to explore a bit of insecurity that’s popped up along the journey to start a business, and share a few stories/examples of how a bit of ignorance and naiveté...

Building a Business Baby, Baby! [S2E04] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s time to take the next step in formalizing this idea to start a business. Heather and I are teaming up for the next step, and this is our chance to explore some of the finer points.

Ch...

The Missing Piece [S2E03] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Heather is back in the studio as web talk about what I think is a critical missing piece to The Enthusiasm Project: community. Eric Wen and I had an incredible conversation about how to build a ...

When Preparation Meets Opportunity [S2E02] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Last week we talked about my journey to start a business and the fact that I have no idea what I’m doing. This week I share the story of why I chose to spend all of my free time creating a “medi...

Season 2 Premiere: "Failure" w/ Heather Ramirez [S2E01] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Season 2 kicks off with a bang as Heather and I talk about the role of failure in starting a business and growing as an entrepreneur. I share a few of my recent failures and Heather provides her...

#21 Season 1 Finale! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s the last episode of Season 1! Bet you didn’t know these were seasons, huh? Me either. 

I wanted to take a moment to look back on this season of episodes and explains the how’s an...

#20 Too Old for YouTube? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is age really nothing but a number? This week I want to share an example of someone who isn’t afraid to jump headfirst into the world of YouTube and new media.

Monty McKinnon on Yo...