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No Utes In The ValetIssy's QuizzyElliot Garnaut and Isaac Smith are going head to head this episode: will Elliot's knowledge of iconic sports heroes blitz Isaac's self proclaimed Rom-Com brain?(Hint: it's chaotic)And stay for the ultimate showdown where Isaac uses Lens technology to his advantage to guess what Elliot is wearing this time...
2025-10-0529 min
No Utes In The ValetG'DAY WORLDWelcome to No Utes in the ValetThe fast talking, fashion-meets-footy podcast nobody asked for but everyone will binge.Elliot Garnaut lives in a world of couture, champagne and chauffeur drop-offs.Isaac Smith, premiership powerhouse and Norm Smith medallist, prefers a stubby, a snag, and the back of a Hilux.Think Ab Fab meets The Front Bar, served with a side of sibling-like bickering, proving true friendship can be found in unlikely places.
2025-09-2105 min
Next Level eCommerceWhat Happened to Isaac? (Secret Podcast)It's been 2.5 years since Isaac published an episode. What happened? Where did he go, and why publish this now?You can contact Isaac by clicking the link below:http://hireteamup.com/contact-isaac
2025-04-3032 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoCapone, Radio, and Bird, James Bird(s)Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith. This episode was produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz. Edited by Isaac Smith. Mixing and additional editing by Jeremy Zussman.Be sure to follow us on Instagram, X, and TikTok, for clippings of these articles and random thoughts @lastweek100podFollow Isaac @isaacfofisaac Isaac and check out his writing on his website: https://www.isaac-smith.com/Follow Mike @mikeafterfridayJeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website!
2024-04-1342 min
Fulltime Podcast ProducerHow Many Podcast Downloads is Considered Good?How many downloads is considered “good” for a podcast? How many downloads should you get when you are first starting out? How many downloads is my competition getting?These questions are as old as podcasting itself. But the answer is not the same for each person or for each show. It is incredibly subjectives but lets try to at least get you a point of reference for your show.In this episode, we will talk about:+How many downloads is considered good?
2023-05-3012 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 32 - Its Never Too Late To Make A Change About Your Podcast, 6 Reasons And SolutionsIs it too late to make a change about my show? What will the audience think? What if it doesnt work?The last thing you neIn this episode, we will talk about:+How many active shows there are+Why your show has a chance of rising through the ranks+How consistency is key to winning in this industyGot Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac...
2023-05-2415 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 31 - Podcast SEO is Messy, Here Are 5 Tools to Help You Figure It OutWhat is SEO and why does it matter? Why cant I find my podcast on apple but I can find it when I search on Google?SEO in podcasting is messy to say the least. You can find content on google but when you search for it on apple or spotify, the results leave a lot to be desired. Why is that and does SEO ever matter?In this episode, we will talk about:+Why SEO is still important
2023-05-1618 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 30 - Making a Plan For Your Podcast Before You StartWhy do so many podcasts fail?How do I keep from becoming a statistic? Do I have a plan for my show?Over 80% of podcasts have not published an episode in the last 365 days. Why? Well a lot of shows dont count the cost before they get started. They dont have a plan and things fall apart. So what can you do abou titIn this episode, we will talk about:
2023-05-0912 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 29 - What You Need To Know About YouTube Before Starting A New Channel with Koko MendezShould I start a video Podcast? Can I be Successful on youtube or is the market flooded? How is having a podcast on youtube different than on other platforms?These are some of the questions that come up a LOT when people ask about video podcasting…Fortunately, I found a guest for today’s show that can answer them for us!Meet Koko! Koko Mendez is the Co-Owner of Mendez Modern Media LLC, which is a media company that currently provides YouTube channel services for real esta...
2023-05-0237 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 28 - How Many Downloads Is Good For A Podcast?How many downloads is considered “good”? How am I performing compared to the rest of the industry? How many downloads should I be getting if I want to be the best?I get these questions a lot, and Id like to break down my answer for you in this episode. You might be surprised how few you need to get to stand out and how far apart the “lead podcasters” are from each other in download numbers. Just remember not to compare yourself to shows that are not i...
2023-04-2510 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 27 Make Sure That People Can Actually See Your Show. The Disadvantage of PodcastingCan everyone see your show in search? Can YOU see your show in search? When you open Spotify or apple, does your podcast even show up?If there was one thing I could change about podcasting, it would be that they would do a better job with their search engine. One of the advantages of YouTube that we dont talk much about is that YouTube is treated as a data base. You can type in a question and get video results. Podcasting is nothing like that, I can ask a question or list...
2023-04-1810 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 26 The Opportunity Cost of NOT Having a Podcast…Are you leaving Business on the Table?What if you could pick and choose the people you wanted to network with? What if you could prequalify a lead and have a 30-minute relationship-building conversation with them? Would that help your business?Podcasting is an amazing place where you can pick and choose the people you talk with. If you need to meet other professionals who can help you, you can have them on. If you are needing to generate leads for your business, you can have on potential clients and potential partners for other opportunities.The only catch...
2023-04-1108 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 25 How To Become A Guest On Another Podcast with Angie Trueblood from PodwizeHow do I get to be a guest on another podcast? How do I get invited? How do I find shows that are in front of my target audience and will lead to audience growth?This is a topic we have talked about some on the show but it is high time that we had an expert’s opinion, so today we will be talking to Angie Trueblood.As the founder of The Podwize Group and host of the "Go Pitch Yourself" podcast, Angie Trueblood uses he...
2023-04-0430 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 24 Which Audio Editing Software Should I Use for A Podcast? 3 Options Based Off Of Your BudgetThere are so many audio editing software, which one should I use?Do I have to pay money? Do I have to learn how to edit? Is there a way to automate it?Simply put, there are a lot of good options for your show, but Ill recommend some in this episode.In this episode, we will talk about:+Different editing softwares+Free and Paid options+Some of the advantages and...
2023-02-2309 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 23 How To Be Invited To Be A Guest On Another PodcastWhat is the difference between a Youtube channel and a podcast?Is there a difference? Can I do both? With the increase in video podcasts being put out there it is easy to get podcasting and YouTube confused.But there is a massive difference in what you can do and how you can present via each medium.In this episode, we will talk about:+Differences between YouTube and Podcasting
2023-02-2112 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 22 How To Be Invited To Be A Guest On Another PodcastSo want to be a guest on another person’s podcast.Be cautious, because there is definitely a right and wrong way to go about doing that.A lot of requests to be a guest on another podcaster’s show go unread and unanswered. The key to getting invited isnt just to stand out, it is also to be short, direct, and respectful of their time. So many podcasters who reach out make it all about “me, me, me”...
2023-02-1612 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 21 Is It Too Late To Start A Podcast?Is it too late to start a podcast?It seems like everyone has a podcast, isnt the market flooded?In the last episode, we talked about how there were around 3 million podcasts available to the public today. In this episode, we are going to talk about how that impacts and how you are not really competing with 3 million podcasts. Only 500K of podcasts are active, and most of those shows dont upload weekly…that means you are only...
2023-02-1411 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoHolidays, Facts, and FiguresLast Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith. This episode produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz. Mixing and additional audio editing by Jeremy Zussman.Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Isaac's Twitter, Instagram, and Coverfly.Mike's Instagram.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website!
2023-02-1046 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 20 Podcast Data From 2022 and Predictions for Podcasting in 2023How many podcasts are there? Where is the market going? How many active podcasts are there? There is a lot of data out there for podcasting, and in this episode, I do my best to cram the interesting points into a short and sweet episode. Now that is quite an episode for me to want to make, especially given my biases in podcasting, but I save my predictions and own opinions for the end of the episode. If you really want to know what this podcast producer thinks...
2023-02-0716 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 19 Is It Better To Be A Podcast Guest or To Be A Podcast Host?Is It Better To Be A Podcast Guest or To Be A Podcast Host?Which is more work? Which takes less time? Which leads to the best results?Podcast guesting is just as important a tool as podcast hosting in the world of online media. They have their advantages and their disadvantages, but in this episode, we will break it down so you can decide what is best for you.In this episode we will cover:
2023-02-0212 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 18 How To Make Money with a Podcast, No Matter What Size Audience You Have, Through Lead Gen and NetworkingDo you have to have a large show to make money off your podcast? Can having a podcast generate revenue for you and/or your business? Can I see a return on my investment as a podcaster? When we are honest with ourselves, we will admit that it would be great to have a show that is cash flow positive. It is a goal a lot of us have but we dont often vocalize it. What if there was a way to have a show that brought in money but didnt require us to have th...
2023-01-3113 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 17 What is the Best Equipment for My Home Podcast Studio If I Have A Big BudgetI just had a conversation with a prospective client who insisted that money was no object when it came to setting up his home podcast studio.As much as I might love hearing that as a producer, it introduces a new line of problems that people on a tight budget also face.Do I need something just because it is expensive? How do I know which brand has the best quality? Is there anything that will enhance my show that I didnt know about when I was on a tighter budget?
2023-01-1915 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 16 DIY Podcast Home Studio kit, Based On a Tight BudgetAre you needing to sound like a million bucks without spending a million bucks?As I shared in past episodes, you don't have to break the bank in order to sound great.What you might not know is how you sound is directly impacted by some of the hardware you use.We arent just talking about microphones and volume settings, there are a lot more factors that can come intro play. And the best part is, they dont break the bank.
2023-01-1715 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 15 The Last Step In Becoming A Full-Time Podcast ProducerYou have established an outline for how to create podcasts effectively and know you can guide people through the process, you have established what services you offer and how much they will cost, you know who your ideal client is, and you have started pitching to them and may have even landed a client or two…Now what?What is the last step in becoming a professional Podcast Producer?Simple, get even BETTER at what you do.
2023-01-1210 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 14 How to Sound Good on Your Podcast Without Buying Expensive EquipmentWhy does my voice sound like I am recording through a can, while everyone else sounds better than me?Do I have to have fancy equipment to have quality sound for my podcast?Most podcasters have similar experiences and questions when they are starting out…its super frustrating that we cant sound as good as we like. But before you start buying the equipment you see the big podcasters using, you need to pause and see what you can do with what you have....
2023-01-1010 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 13 Part 2 How to Get Clients as a Podcast Producer, Where To Find ClientsHow do you get clients as a podcast producer???Where do I find them? How do others already have so many? Why are they all saying “no”? Does anyone even really need this?We get both excited and anxious about the topic of actually finding people who will buy our services as podcast producers. It is super scary facing the potential rejection and distress that comes from looking for clients. It is also extremely necessary that we find these people for the sake of our business to succeed....
2023-01-0517 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 13 Part 1 How to Get Clients as a Podcast Producer, Building Your ProposalDo you know how to talk to client leads?What do I say to them? What information do they need from me? How do I convey value?You are ready to start finding clients and booking meetings, GREAT! But how do you give them an organized outline of what it is they are buying?You can have the best meeting in the world and then have it turn south because you weren't able to present and outline a formal proposal for them to understand just what it is you are...
2023-01-0316 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 12 Main Problem with DIY Podcasting and Why You Have to Have A Microphone If You Want To Be A PodcasterThe #1 complaint across ALL studies pertaining to podcast audiences, always has something to do with audio quality. We have all heard those shows, they start and we immediately hear the background noises of the room being picked up on the recording right before we hear an inhale and then a greeting from the host as their echoing voice projects across their table and into their computer’s built-in mic. And after just a few seconds of that, you will choose to either listen to another episode or stop listening to the show completely. It’s not th...
2022-12-2212 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 11 Defining Your Ideal Listener for Your Podcast. Who is Your Podcast For?Who is your podcast for exactly? A lot of us know what we want our show to be about but what a lot of people need to put more thought into is, “who is their show meant for?” and “what kind of audience are you trying to attract and connect with”. Do you know what their interests are? Do you know what their background is? Do you know what pain points they may have? As the saying goes, if you try to help everybody, then you wind up helping nob...
2022-12-2011 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 10 Finding Clients As A Podcast Producer Starts with Defining What They Look LikeWho is your ‘Ideal Client”Lots of us who are in business have heard this asked when we are first starting out. Lots of sales and business coaches may even have this as part of their material.But this is where you are at. You have established what it is you do, You know what your services are going to be and how much your time is worth. Now you just need to know who’s buying.Well there is a little more w...
2022-12-1511 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 9 3 Answers to the Question, "How Long Should My Podcast Be?"How long should my podcast episodes be?Do I need to talk for an hour? Half an hour? 10 minutes?How do people determine what length is right for them? How do you know how long your audience wants your show to be? Can having the wrong length for my show impact it negatively somehow?I get it. There are a lot of different successful shows out there, but they are all different but you dont know which example to follow....
2022-12-1317 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 8 How To Make Money, Editing Other People's PodcastsCan You make money by editing someone else’s podcast?You have the process down and you know you could replicate it for someone else…maybe even 2 someone elses or more, but HOW do you do it?Specialists and technicians can feel like they are at a dead end when it comes to actually converting their tasks and operations into services they can provide for other people.But others are doing it, why cant I?The...
2022-12-0809 minFulltime Podcast ProducerEp 7 What is the Process of Launching a Podcast? Here is a Producer ChecklistDo you know how to launch a podcast?Its a bit intimidating if you are new, but do you have a checklist in place for you to navigate the process of creating a podcast and publishing?Its more than just having an idea and the ability to talk. There are a few other assets you need to have in place before any playing platform will even look at you. The good news is, its not rocket science. There are so many resources o...
2022-12-0617 minLast Week 100 Years AgoStrikes on Strikes on StrikesLast Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith. This episode produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz. Mixing and additional audio editing by Jeremy Zussman.Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Isaac's Twitter, Instagram, and Coverfly.Mike's Instagram.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website!What is a typesetting machine? Find out here!"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org...
2022-10-1057 min
Business RPG"Podcasting Made Simple" with Taig and AnthonyDo 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...
2022-07-2739 minBusiness RPGEp 65 Pt 2 Nerd Fitness with Steve KambGet 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...
2022-07-1330 minBusiness RPGEp 65 Pt 1 Nerd Fitness with Steve KambThe 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 l...
2022-07-0632 minBusiness RPGEp 64 Making A Full Time Living From Selling Video Games Online with Chase After The Right PriceReselling 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 b...
2022-06-2934 minBusiness RPGI'm On Another Podcast! Go Checkout The Potato Candy NetworkWanted 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/4ZPh85rX0uwP0Q8...
2022-06-2203 minBusiness RPGEp 63 Voice Acting and Directing you own Web Series with Keiko from MLA EntertainmentThere 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...
2022-06-1534 minBusiness RPGEp 62 Selling to the hardest person, YOURSELF with Landen ConnerI 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 P...
2022-06-0845 minBusiness RPGEp 61 Creating a Career in D&D Beyond with Andrew SearlesI 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...
2022-06-0146 minBusiness RPGEp 60 Free vs Paid TrainingWhat 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! Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me sir.isaac.smith@gmail.comLearn how to become a Podcast Producer from my te...
2022-05-2532 minBusiness RPGEp 59 Can You Work From Home as a Voice Actor? with Melanie Scroggins (WFHVA) Pt 2Part 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...
2022-05-1827 minBusiness RPGEp 59 Can You Work From Home as a Voice Actor? with Melanie Scroggins (WFHVA) Pt 1Do you have a voice you think would do well in Voice Over? Have you ever had an interest in Voice Acting? Do you feel like the barriers to entry are too high? Do you have no idea where to start?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...
2022-05-1133 minBusiness RPGEp 58 Gaming with Bricks O BrianToday you get to hear from a man who has found a great way to be unique in the world of gaming and live streaming. I am excited to introduce you to Bricks O Brian, streamer, gamer, builder, and author of family-friendly content for all members of the family to be able to enjoy.One of the biggest reasons I wanted to have brian on is because he is on a lot of different platforms doing a lot of different things. He has built an amazing brand akin to that of Finneus and Ferb, where people...
2022-04-2747 minBusiness RPGEp 56 Kickstarter and World Of Game Design with Jared and ZacWhat does it takes to launch a Kickstarter? Does it take a village? Do you need a producer to help guide you through the launch process and connect the dots so you can be ready?Introducing World Of Game Design (WOGD). A gaming company and network that specializes in helping creators successfully launch, fund, and fulfill their Kickstarter as well as your one stop shop for your TTRPG needs.In this interview you will be meeting Jared Nielsen the Investor, Owner, and generous mind behind WOGD. You will also be meeting his Creative Director and...
2022-04-061h 06Business RPGEp 55 From Writing Code to Writing Fantasy Books with Brian RathboneOpportunities come when you sit down and start something. That is one of the biggest lessons I have learned from doing this podcast and from starting a business. That is also one of the biggest takeaways I have from this interview and the guest that we have today.Brian Rathbone is a professional fantasy author who has successfully navigated a pathway to growing his audience and selling his books across multiple platforms and mediums. To put it simply, he has hacked the book publishing industry.I have been trying to have an author on the...
2022-03-231h 26Business RPGEp 54 Cooking and Twitch with Nick (Hey Its Me Salty)Creativity and Community are important for any niche, but that goes double for Twitch streamers. I enjoy having successful streamers on because each one has a story of how they got to where they were and how they built their community that they have now. I learn something every time.Today's guest is one who has been successfully doing both. Meet Nick, aka HeyItsMeSalty. He is a chef, gamer, streamer, and marketer. Listen to hear how he levered cooking into a successful twitch streamFollow Nick on Instagram @heyitsmesaltyCheck him out on...
2022-03-0944 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoA Very Late New YearsLast Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Isaac's Twitter. Mike's Instagram.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!
2022-03-0341 minBusiness RPGEp 53 Business RPG 12 Month Report (Solo Episode)Ive always wanted to give you guys a regular report on the show...In this episode, we cover where I have been, the goals I have achieved, the ones I have for the next 12 months, and some updates to the show.Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me sir.isaac.smith@gmail.comLearn how to become a Podcast Producer from my teachers at Podcast Production School use my affiliate link h...
2022-03-0238 minBusiness RPGEp 52 Using RPGs to Teach Foreign Language with Patricia RuivoDo you see any value in using RPGs in the class room? Does DnD have a legitimate place in education? Today's guest has cracked the code when it comes to showing results in using RPGs in the classroom.Meet Patricia Ruivo, she teaches conversational English in Brazil using DnD and other role playing games. She is also a translator who works with gaming companies to translate their games into Brazilian Portuguese and is responsible for a few major titles including "Curse of Strahd". Follow Patricia on Instagram @patriciaruivo.inglesBusiness RPG is a...
2022-02-2332 minBusiness RPGEp 51 Can You Invest in LEGO Sets for Long Term ROI? with Alex NunesDid you know that LEGOS have a higher annual ROI then Gold and Silver? This reality is taking Nerdom to a whole new level and I have to cover it. But before I tackle this new business venture, I need to have on an expert.Meet Alex Nunes. He is a LEGO investor, builder, collector, and YouTuber that knows all about this niche. I asked him to come on and share his experience investing in and reselling LEGO sets over the years. Check out is YouTube Channel Here, find him on Instagram @alex.u.nunes
2022-01-0543 minBusiness RPGEp 48 Passion Vs ProfessionCan you get by on passion alone if you want to be a professional nerd? Does passion pay the bills? Do you just talk about it being nice if you do your hobby full time for a living or do you live it?Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG.Learn how to become a Podcast Producer from my teachers at Podcast Production School use my affiliate link hereFollow my store hereBusiness RPG i...
2021-12-1528 minBusiness RPGEp 47 Dungeons and Dragons Research Wizards with JoanaOne of my favorite industries in Nerd Culture is D&D. And I use the word “industry” intentionally. Its a very big cultural phenomenon that I think has a lot more potential then what has been explored so far, even in the face of Covid and the thousands who have been introduced to it during the course of the past 2 years. I dont view it as just a medium of entertainment but I see it as an avenue where a business can thrive and creativity is rewarded beyond any other field or niche that I know of.So...
2021-12-0837 minBusiness RPGEp 46 Why AI is the Best Option for Pokemon Card Grading with AGSEver wanted to get the most accurate grade for your cards? Do you think AI could do the job better than a person? Have you ever gotten a grade that you feel was incorrect?Today I talk to Jeremy who is the Content Director for Automated Grading Systems (AGS). AGS is an unbiased, transparent, and 100% accurate way to grade your pokemon cards. Listen in as I bombard him with my questions about the industry and he makes a case for why AI grading is the best way to go.Check them out on Instagram @agsgrading...
2021-12-0144 minNext Level eCommerce(Favorite) Why He Told Me To Sell My eCommerce Store, Plus The 1 Thing All 7 & 8 Figure Businesses Have In Common - Jon Warren Part 2eCommerce store owner, coach, and consultant, Jon Warren, shares what all $1-10+ million stores have in common. He talks marketing, strategy, and mindsets that he's seen separate big businesses from those that struggle.He also tells Host Isaac Smith why he suggested that Isaac sell his drop shipping store, over 1 year ago.Show notes:http://nextlevelecommerce.coNow tap play to hear Jon!Want to exit your eCommerce business? Sell it to Ian Bond and his investors.Contact Ian - ianbond@professionalwebsiteinvestors.com
2021-11-3050 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoAnd Then There Was One... TwinIn this episode: high school election fraud, stomach trouble, and what happens when two sisters fight over a mister.Videos referenced: How To Dance The ShimmyShimmy Dancing Is Prohibited - 1920 Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Check out Isaac's website here!Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!
2021-11-2947 minNext Level eCommerce(Favorite) 1+1=10 How To Choose The Right Business Partner And Grow Your eCommerce Business More Than You Could By Yourself - Jon Warren Part 1Entrepreneur Jon Warren shares lessons from consulting with 7 and 8 figure eCommerce businesses. Jon talks talks about partnerships, and how to set them up for success.Importantly, Jon is the one who first suggested that Host Isaac Smith should sell his drop shipping store.Show notes are at:http://nextlevelecommerce.coClick play to hear Jon's story!Want to exit your eCommerce business? Sell it to Ian Bond and his investors.Contact Ian - ianbond@professionalwebsiteinvestors.com
2021-11-2348 minBusiness RPGEp 45 Selling New Sealed Pokemon Cards With The Poke Trade EmporiumIs your business ready to start moving new sealed pokemon product? do you know how to start the process of becoming a vendor? Neeko and Lydia of the Poke Trade Emporium are BACK to celebrate their new business ventures. Last we spoke they were only selling used and opened cards but now they have started selling new sealed pokemon cards as well. I get to ask them how they did it and what the process was. Check out their STORE and their Instagram.Business RPG is a show where you can learn from successful nerds a...
2021-11-1757 minBusiness RPGEp 44 How To Become A Podcast Producer with Hailey Thomas and Podcast Production School (PPS)Is it worth your time to buy a course if it shaves years off the learning curve? For me the answer was yes. I am happy to introduce you to one of the coaches in my life that helped me get from recreational nerd to professional nerd.Hailey Thomas is the owner of Bran Space Optimized and teacher in the Podcast Production School. She is a small business coach and consultant, and Host of two podcasts, Becoming Internet Famous and One Year From Now.Follow Hailey on Instagram and Checkout the Podcast Production School here.
2021-11-1044 minBusiness RPGEp 43 Self Assessment (Solo Episode)Self assessment! Have you done one for your business? What is the value in doing one?It seems all my major influences have been talking about doing one this past month so I decided Id make an episode that does one as an exercise instead of telling you how to do it.Questions I ask:1) How am I unique?2) How am I leveraging my uniqueness?3) How am I being outshined by my competition?4) How can I compete with them?My business coach Joe PiciFollow my store...
2021-11-0324 minBusiness RPGEp 42 Professional Collector with Dr. ApplesauceWhat is the business model behind collecting? how do you get started? Can you collect professionally?Dr. Applesauce has all the answer to those questions and more. Listen to his business model behind what he does and get an idea of how you can go about it yourself.Check out his Primary Youtube Channel about collecting and Second Youtube Channel based around Pokemon as well as follow his work on Instagram @Dr_ApplesauceFollow my store hereBusiness RPG is business podcast for nerds who still dont know what they want...
2021-10-2653 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoLast Week 100 SCARES AgoIn this special Halloween episode: ghosts, moving photographs, and sea serpents!Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Check out Isaac's website here!Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!Krampus's Workshop by Kevin Macleod
2021-10-2437 minBusiness RPGEp 41 Retro Gaming Podcasting with skt73 (Scott) from Pixel Pie PodcastIf you have had an indepth conversation with me about podcasting, you know that I think Retro Gaming is one of the best niches to have a podcast in or any content for that matter. So it was my delight to be able to have Scott from Pixel Pie Podcast on to talk about his experience making his show and how he goes about it.Follow him on Instagram @skt73 and Listen to his podcast. Leave a review over there and tell him I said hi.Follow my store hereBusiness RPG is...
2021-10-181h 02Business RPGEp 40 Skooled Zone and Starting a Youtube Gaming ChannelWhat are you willing to invest to make your business a success? Time? Money? A job elsewhere? Are you willing to move? Today's guest has jumped through a number of hoops to make his dream a reality.This episode is a feather in my cap, I was able to have Paul from Skooled Zone on the show to talk about the business model behind a Youtube Gaming Channel, how he build his community, and his advice for people who want to get started.Check out Skooled Zone on Youtube and Instagram and consider joining the . M...
2021-10-1245 minBusiness RPGEp 39 Pt 2 Nerd Wood Designs with Josh EdwardsGetting started as an entrepreneur or with any project can be scary. It is even more intense when you start to go full time. So what works for you when it comes to getting past that fear? What does your support system look like? Is it enough to make you quit?Josh Edwards comes on and answers that question for me and shares his business and business model behind Nerd Wood Designs. Josh is a full time sign maker and wood worker who is self taught. Check out his store on Etsy and his Website. You can...
2021-10-0134 minNext Level eCommerce(Favorite) Why He Bought My eCommerce Business, An Interview With The New Owner Of My Drop Shipping Store - Steven Pflaster Part 1Our most exciting episode yet - Host Isaac Smith interviews the buyer of his eCommerce business.Steven Pflaster shares why he chose to buy Isaac's drop shipping store. You'll learn what he looks for in businesses, and how he's growing the store beyond the level Isaac did.Steven and Isaac talk about the details and emotional side of the deal, and going through migration. They discuss how the business is performing now, and Steven's plans for the future.This is a surprisingly honest and transparent discussion of buying businesses, from both the buyer an...
2021-09-281h 21Business RPGEp 39 Pt 1 Nerd Wood Designs with Josh EdwardsGetting started as an entrepreneur or with any project can be scary. It is even more intense when you start to go full time. So what works for you when it comes to getting past that fear? What does your support system look like? Is it enough to make you quit? Josh Edwards comes on and answers that question for me and shares his business and business model behind Nerd Wood Designs. Josh is a full time sign maker and wood worker who is self taught. Check out his store on Etsy and his Website. You can...
2021-09-2731 minNext Level eCommerce(Favorite) How I Sold My eCommerce Business With Details And What To Think About If You're Considering Selling - Jim BartonGuest Jim Barton and Host Isaac Smith discuss what it was like to sell Isaac's eCommerce store. They get into the details, and the emotional journey that it was.Jim (Isaac's long time mastermind buddy) is a Seller Advisor with Empire Flippers, the online business broker that Isaac sold his business through. He and Isaac go through everything you need to be thinking about if you're considering selling your business.Jim also talks about what attracted him to the apprentice model, after having been his own boss for a couple of years.This is...
2021-09-211h 09Business RPGEp 38 Professional Nerd Cake Making with Spark Of Whimsey (Karla Sparks)This week you are going to hear from and see an amazing example of catering to your audience. Karla Sparks of Spark of Whimsey is here to talk about making professional nerd cakes. If you would like to follow along during the conversation, I recommend you check out the Spark Of Whimsey Facebook Page where you can see all the cakes we reference in this episode. You can also follow her on instagram here.Follow my store hereBusiness RPG is business podcast for nerds who still dont know what they want to be when...
2021-09-2032 minBusiness RPGEp 37 Sam Dyer and BitMap BooksHad a sit down with Sam Dyer, the owner and creative director of BitMap Books. I get to pick his brain about the business model he has, what goes into making his books, and any advice he as for kickstarter which is where he got his start.Check out their website hereFollow them on Twitter @bitmap_books, Instagram @bitmapbooks, and their Youtube Channel Follow my store hereBusiness RPG is business podcast for nerds who still dont know what they want to be when they grow up. Follow me on...
2021-09-1339 minBusiness RPGEp 36 5 lessons for growing your network (Solo Episode)Back in July, I challenged myself to only have guests that were a result of my network for the nest of the summer. Here are my results and the 5 lessons I learned from that process:1 - Have a script2 - How to deal with rejection3 - Being Honest 4 - Communicating value5 - Just askFollow my store hereBusiness RPG is business podcast for nerds who still dont know what they want to be when they grow up. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. E...
2021-09-0626 minBusiness RPGEp 35 Living and Working Remotely with Camille Attell and Remote Work School (RWS)How have you taken advantage of the Tech world to the advantage of your personal and professional life? Have you ever considered what Virtual reality does to your psyche? Have you ever considered what the virtual world can do your you professionally?Camille Attell is one of the first people to research the impacts of Virtual reality on people and the benefits it can have on their psyche. She is also the founder of Remote Work School where she has coached over 600 people (including me) on how to be successful in finding a job they can do...
2021-08-3045 minBusiness RPGEp 34 Horror Story Podcasting with Casey Norris and The Dreadful Tales RPG PodcastHave you ever studied story telling? Have you considered the impact story telling could have on your businesses as a seller, marketer, content creator, dungeon master, etc? Casey Norris is the story writer, Game Master, producer, creator, director and Host of The Dreadful Tales Podcast.Check out The Dreadful Tales here, and Follow @PotatoCandyNetwork to keep up with him.Check out Puzzlingpackage.com and use code BUSINESSRPG at checkout for 20% off your order. Also go on there if you want to get in touch with Daniel about his work or anything we talk...
2021-08-2354 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoLydia E. Pinkham's Empire Strikes BackIn this episode: climate change, corn, literal catfights, and more!Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!
2021-08-0343 minBusiness RPGEp 32 Escape Rooms and Puzzles with Daniel Smith of Puzzling Package IndustriesDo you have a business model? Is it written out? Has it changed at all? This episode gives some thought to business models in general but also the importance of having one if you are going to start a nerdy business or project. Our guest this week is Daniel Smith, who is an escape room expert and owns and operates a mail order puzzle business.Check out Puzzlingpackage.com and use code BUSINESSRPG at checkout for 20% off your order. Also go on there if you want to get in touch with Daniel about his work...
2021-08-0252 minBusiness RPGEp 31 Hitting the Reset Button On My Reselling Ebay Business (solo episode)If you had the opportunity to press the reset button on your nerdy business or project and do it all over again from scratch, would you? What would you do different? What would you do the same?In this episode I give an in-depth behind the scenes look at my reselling business. I talk about what I think it is failing right now and what I plan to do to turn it around. I am going to make it part of the Business RPG, listen to find out how.Follow my store here5...
2021-07-2643 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoThe Tulsa Race Massacre (with guest Chad Davis)In this episode, we take a look at the Tulsa Race Massacre; when, just over 100 years ago, a black city was destroyed by a white supremacist mob with firebombs and airplanes.The White House Proclamation on the massacre.Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz. Special guest, Chad Davis!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!
2021-07-1245 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoJune 6-June 13, 1921In this episode: a portable distillery, divorce law, women falling from buildings, and a devastating flood! How fun!Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!
2021-06-1431 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoMinisode #2: King of the Escape Artists - Part 2In this episode, we conclude the thrilling tale of Roy Gardner, King of the Escape Artists. Check out Part 1 here.Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith. This episode produced and edited by Isaac Smith. Additional editing and sound mixing by Jeremy Zussman.Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!
2021-06-0710 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoMinisode #2: King of the Escape Artists - Part 1In this episode, we take a look at the notorious bank robber, Roy Gardner, a man who put fame above all else.Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith. This episode produced and edited by Isaac Smith. Additional editing and sound mixing by Jeremy Zussman.Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!
2021-05-3111 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoMay 16-May 23, 1921In this episode: a battle over a small Polish island, para-dogs, murder involving a child bride, and more oysters than you could ever eat!Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!
2021-05-2435 minNext Level eCommerceHow To Double Your Profit - Jaryd Krause & Isaac SmithA framework to doubling your profit.It starts by knowing your numbers. (Wait, don't leave!)If you don't know your numbers, how can you double them?That's what we're talking about today.Listen now to learn how you can double your profit.Links to everything discussed can be found at:www.nextlevelecommerce.co/88Stop Falling Behind In Your Bookkeeping & Have Isaac's Team Do It For Youwww.nextlevelecommerce.co/books
2021-05-0449 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoApril 25-May 2, 1921Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of these articles and random thoughts.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!You can also check Mike and Isaac out on the 4/29 episode of TMI Daily from TMI Hollywood!
2021-05-0229 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoApril 4-April 11, 1921Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of the articles and random thoughts.
2021-04-1130 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoMarch 14-March 20, 1921Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of the articles and random thoughts.Take a listen to Dick Robertson's "Daddy, You've Been a Mother to Me."
2021-03-2130 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoFebruary 21-February 27, 1921Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of the articles and random thoughts.Check out more on Mustang Jack, including a photo of him, here!And if you like movies, people, or laughing, you need to check out Bad Movies for Bad People! It's truly hilarious.
2021-03-0134 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoMinisode #1 - A Spiritualistic SuicideLast Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith. This episode produced and edited by Isaac Smith. Additional editing and sound mixing by Jeremy Zussman.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of this article and random thoughts @LastWeek100Pod.
2021-02-2212 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoJanuary 31-February 6, 1921Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Jeremy Zussman is the audio master. Check out his website here!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of the articles and random thoughts.
2021-02-0822 min
Last Week 100 Years AgoJanuary 17-January 23, 1921Last Week 100 Years Ago is created by Isaac Smith, produced by Isaac Smith and Michael Karcz.Jeremy Zussman does everything audio related. Check out his website here!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for clippings of the articles and random thoughts.
2021-01-2421 minNext Level eCommerceMission 2X1K: How To 2x Your Profits Without Learning New Marketing Strategies For Your eCommerce Business#029 - Want to 2x your profits? How about doing it without extra marketing channels or the latest tricks?It's not too good to be true. It just requires a different way of managing your money.Host Isaac Smith and his partner Jason Snider share how you can 2x the profits of your eCommerce business.Questions? Contact Isaac & Jason at:www.summitecommerce.coJoin our virtual summit how to make it through this global pandemic - not just to survive, but to thrive:Summit: Thriving In Chaos - Fac...
2020-03-191h 12Next Level eCommerceMission 2X1K: To 2X Your Profits, You Need To Know 1X, Here's How To Do It For Any eCommerce Business - Isaac Smith & Jason Snider#025 - If you want to double the profits on your eCommerce business, how do you start?First, you need to know what 1X is, before you can set your 2X goal. The problem is, most eCommerce business owners don't actually know what their real profit is. They don't know where their money is going.In this episode, Host Isaac Smith, and his partner Jason Snider, share how to find your 1X. So you can set your 2X goal, and make plans to achieve it.Show notes can be found at:
2020-03-051h 11Next Level eCommerceMission: 2X1K - Doubling The Profits Of 1,000 eCommerce Businesses - Isaac Smith & Jason Snider#021 - Host Isaac Smith and his partner Jason Snider reveal their mission to double the profits of 1,000 eCommerce businesses!How are they going to do that?Why are they going to do that?How can you be involved?Listen to find out.Join their mission here:www.2x1k.com
2020-02-131h 13Next Level eCommerceDo You Need A Morning Routine? Meditation, Travel, & Life Changing Experiences - Nathan Richer#020 - eCommerce entrepreneur, Nathan Richer, and Host Isaac Smith open up about what keeps themselves going when they don't feel like it.Listen for real talk about morning routines, meditation, and long term travel. Does Tim Ferriss put too much pressure on things you "have to" do?Nathan and Isaac both share openly about recent life-changing experiences they had.Listen now to find out what happened.Links to everything mentioned in this episode can be found at:www.nextlevelecommerce.co/20
2020-02-111h 16Next Level eCommerceWhy He Bought My eCommerce Business, An Interview With The New Owner Of My Drop Shipping Store - Steven Pflaster Part 1#016 - Our most exciting episode yet - Host Isaac Smith interviews the buyer of his eCommerce business.Steven Pflaster shares why he chose to buy Isaac's drop shipping store. You'll learn what he looks for in businesses, and how he's growing the store beyond the level Isaac did.Steven and Isaac talk about the details and emotional side of the deal, and going through migration. They discuss how the business is performing now, and Steven's plans for the future.This is a surprisingly honest and transparent discussion of buying businesses, from both the bu...
2020-01-141h 20Next Level eCommerceHow I Sold My eCommerce Business (With Details) And What To Think About If You're Considering Selling - Jim Barton#015 - Guest Jim Barton and Host Isaac Smith discuss what it was like to sell Isaac's eCommerce store. They get into the details, and the emotional journey that it was.Jim (Isaac's long time mastermind buddy) is a Seller Advisor with Empire Flippers, the online business broker that Isaac sold his business through. He and Isaac go through everything you need to be thinking about if you're considering selling your business.Jim also talks about what attracted him to the apprentice model, after having been his own boss for a couple of years.Th...
2020-01-071h 08Next Level eCommerceWhy He Told Me To Sell My eCommerce Store, Plus The 1 Thing All 7 & 8 Figure Businesses Have In Common - Jon Warren Part 2#005 - eCommerce store owner, coach, and consultant, Jon Warren, shares what all $1-10+ million stores have in common. He talks marketing, strategy, and mindsets that he's seen separate big businesses from those that struggle.He also tells Host Isaac Smith why he suggested that Isaac sell his drop shipping store, over 1 year ago.Show notes:http://nextlevelecommerce.coNow tap play to hear Jon!Links:Build Sell Grow RepeatJon on Facebook
2019-10-2947 minNext Level eCommerce1+1=10 How To Choose The Right Business Partner And Grow Your eCommerce Business More Than You Could By Yourself - Jon Warren Part 1#004 - Entrepreneur Jon Warren shares lessons from consulting with 7 and 8 figure eCommerce businesses. Jon talks talks about partnerships, and how to set them up for success.Importantly, Jon is the one who first suggested that Host Isaac Smith should sell his drop shipping store.Show notes are at:http://nextlevelecommerce.coClick play to hear Jon's story!Links:Build Sell Grow RepeatJon on Facebook
2019-10-2245 minNext Level eCommerceIntroduction - What To Expect, Who This Is For, And A Sneak Peek At Interviews Coming Up#001 - Introduction to Next Level eCommerce. Host Isaac Smith shares why you need this show.If you've already had some success in eCommerce - What if every week you could be mentored by an experienced entrepreneur, who's done exactly what you're trying to do right now? What if you could hear in their own words what it actually took to overcome the obstacles? How would that change your business, and your life? Well you're in luck because that's exactly what you'll get in this show. So make sure you subscribe, because you don't w...
2019-10-1809 min