In this week's episode, we kick this off VERY DIFFERENTLY than what you're used to if you're a regular listener here. Instead of bringing my microphone that I know would be miles better, I chose to use the microphone on my phone for today's show.

We all have standards for what is acceptable and what's not when it comes to our video content but what if it comes down to just doing a down and dirty setup vs your very best setup? Would you wait until you're in "your best" or just do it?

Is a lack of gear holding you back from creating the content you envision or is it just a preference holding you back?

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The best accessories for the Sony ZV-1 are those must-have options that make creating videos easier and faster. From the battery bank and ac adapter options to my go-to microphones, with the right vlogging kit, the Sony ZV-1 is the ultimate content creation machine!

The Best Memory Card for the Rodecaster Pro

If you've just purchased the Rodecaster Pro or currently adding to cart all the things you need to buy alongside your Rodecaster Pro, be sure the add the right memory card.

The last thing you want to do is get to a place where you're frustrated because you're ready to record your next podcast or interview and your memory card is showing little to no space available.

Here's a quick video if you prefer a visual example, or you can skip down to the recommended memory card to use.

I recommend only using Sandisk or Samsung MicroSD cards with the Rodecaster Pro

The Rode has listed only specific brands to use with the Rodecaster Pro and they agree to only use Sandisk or Samsung MicroSD memory cards.

Some cards don't have what's needed to properly write to the card and sometimes can result in an error message.

It's not worth landing an important podcast interview, only to have your memory card become corrupt or not work...

It only takes a glance at your phone's notifications screen, emails, or the holy grail of time management, your calendar, to see just how busy we all are.

If you don't manage your time well, your content will suffer. Feeling like you have to rush and put "something out" vs being strategic in releasing planned content on purpose.

In this week's episode, I share with you how you can create content easier, especially when you're busy - which we all are these days!

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How to Connect the Rodecaster Pro & Shure SM7B into Clubhouse

Clubhouse, the audio-only, social media platform has created some serious waves in the content creation space, and my first thought is always how can I capture content and repurpose that content that I create for my business.

That introduces a concern regarding the Clubhouse rules for when recording is acceptable and when it's not.

BEWARE: Recording others or other speakers and their conversation without their permission is against Clubhouse app rules and their Community Guidelines and can result in being removed from the platform. 

Please see the Community Guidelines for the specific details HERE.

Everything You'll Need to Connect the Rodecaster Pro to Your Microphone to Record Clubhouse

Note: I personally use the Shure SM7B Microphone but any XLR microphone will work but for the purposes of this article, I'll be demonstrating use with the Shure SM7B.

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What's the difference between the Sony a6100, a6400, and a6600 when it comes to video and live streaming?

In this video, I share my Sony a6100, a6400, a6600 Comparison of the features that matter for videos like the battery life difference, which specs are the most important for video, and the main differences between the three Sony cameras for video.

As entrepreneurs, it's very easy to make the mistake of creating content that is too technical, not in the viewer's language, and not in a way they can actually find you while searching on YouTube to solve their problems.

You want to be THE go-to resource for your ideal viewer and customer when they have a problem in your niche and they go to YouTube for answers.

In this episode, I'm going to dive into how to make sure you're crafting your content properly so they can find you, avoid some common mistakes new content creating entrepreneurs make, and 3 crucial questions to answer when you're new to creating videos on YouTube.

How many videos should you publish to YouTube is a common question many entrepreneurs ask when they're just getting started.

In this video, I'm going to share with you the recommended times to publish per month and per week and how to know when the best time to publish on youtube is for your specific channel, even if you're new.