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My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationCreating Your First Sponsored Content: A Step-By-Step Guide with the SAFY9 Dash CamAre you ready to make your first sponsored content? This behind-the-scenes look reveals the exact process I use to work with brand sponsors, featuring a real sponsored content creation example with the SAFY9 dash cam.Getting your first sponsorship is a significant milestone for any content creator, but there’s so much more to it than just saying yes to a brand deal. This video takes you through the complete process of creating sponsored content that protects your integrity, meets sponsor expectations, and maintains the trust you’ve built with your audience.You'll see:- ho...
2026-01-0715 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationCracking the Code to Viral Content and Sustained Growth on LinkedIn with Nicole RamirezIn Spring 2025, my guest for this episode achieved what many content creators dream of: a post she wrote went viral on LinkedIn. But this was no accident. It was part of a content strategy that worked.Listen in for this discussion with Nicole Ramirez, a digital marketing consultant who cracked the code on LinkedIn content creation. After being laid off from Forbes, Nicole grew her LinkedIn following from 2,400 to over 32,000 in one year.In this episode, Nicole reveals her “7-7-7 jackpot” content strategy that led to a viral post generating 11,000+ reactions, 240+ reposts, and coverage in m...
2025-12-0837 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationThe 3 Videos Every Brand Needs for Sales Success, with Tim BradleyUnlock video marketing success with strategies from an award-winning producer!In this episode, we dive deep into the world of video marketing with Tim Bradley, founder of Pennant Video and a multiple Telly Award winner. Discover the critical components of successful video marketing campaigns that not only engage but also convert followers into customers.Tim shares his journey from being a kid with a VHS camcorder to working as a video producer and ultimately founding his own video production company. Learn about Tim's 'Video Marketing Trifecta'—Anthem videos, Explainer videos, and Endorsement videos—designed to boos...
2025-10-3041 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationIs the Shopify Starter Store Worth $7/Month? My Experience.Thinking about starting an online store but worried about Shopify’s monthly costs? The Shopify Starter plan offers e-commerce capabilities for just $7 per month, but does it deliver enough value to build a successful business?I’ve spent four years working with various e-commerce options, from third-party marketplaces to online stores, and three months testing every aspect of the Shopify Starter plan, including setting up Instagram shops, managing product listings, and analyzing customer data. In this episode, I'm sharing everything I've learned to help you decide if the Shopify Starter plan is the best o...
2025-09-3011 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationSeason 4 Trailer: Creator Chronicles - Transforming Ideas to ActionAre you ready to transform your ideas into action? 🚀 Season 4 of My Tog Blog About Awesome Content Creation is here! 🎉 Join me, Tim Krywulak (Associate Dean of Design, Visual Arts, and Computer Studies at Georgian College), as we go behind the scenes of building a successful content creation business. Hear real stories from creators with actionable tips that make a difference. 💡Sample topics for this season include:Building your Shopify storeMastering the customer journeyGrowing your brand on social media✨ No fluff, just real solutions for creators like us! 🙌New episodes...
2025-08-1802 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationUntapped Potential? Snapchat for Brands & Creators, with Hope GeorgiouWith over 850 million monthly active users, Snapchat offers access to a broad audience of potential customers in the Gen Z and millennial markets. Yet it remains relatively "untapped" by many brands and creators, especially compared to larger mainstream platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.In this episode, I sit down with Hope Georgiou, CEO and founder of HG Media Group, a company specializing in Snapchat campaign development and execution, to discuss these opportunities. Hope has several years of experience working in the Snapchat platform, and her clients have included Toyota, Lev's, Chicago Bulls, and Paramount Pictures...
2025-07-2949 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationHow I Never Run Out of Photo IdeasThe summer season is an excellent time for photography, but sometimes we need a little help with photo ideas. So in this episode, I share my top five sources for finding inspiration and new ideas for photography, covering landscape photography, street photography, and more. Whether you're a photography beginner or an experienced photographer, these sources of inspiration will keep you going all year round.Thanks to Popov Leather for the opportunity to try out the Leather Notebook holder and Moleskine Notebooks. I'm loving those as an addition to my idea generation and documentation system. If y...
2025-06-3009 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationTrends to Grow Your Brand on Social Media in 2025, with Stephen Jackson✨ Explore the latest social media trends to grow and monetize your brand in 2025! 📈Thanks to Riverside.fm for sponsoring this episode. It's the tool I use for all my podcast interviews, and you can try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. Check it out here. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you purchase using this link.)In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Jackson, Vice President of Partnerships and Creative Director at Moosylvania. Stephen shares insights from his 17+ years of industry experience, including worki...
2025-05-2558 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationCreate Videos Like a Luxury Brand Videographer, with Christian SchuDiscover the secrets of a luxury brand videographer with Christian Schu!Thanks to Riverside.fm for sponsoring this episode. I use it to record all my podcast interviews, and you can try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. Check it out here. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you make a purchase using this link.)Christian Schu is a videographer with over a decade of experience working with luxury brands and creating award-winning videos. He's created video content for the Mallorca Open (Women's Tennis...
2025-04-1342 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationA Week in My Life as a Part-Time Content Creator, with Tips, Strategies, and ResourcesWhat if the key to being a successful content creator wasn't more time but a better strategy?Thanks to Riverside.fm for sponsoring this episode. I use this software for recording all my podcast interviews, and you can try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. Check it out here. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you purchase using this link.)In this episode, we go behind the scenes to a week in my life as a part-time content creator, breaking down the strategies and...
2025-03-1824 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationMy Merch Store Gets a Marketing Audit, with Grace ClemensHaving a merch store is cool! Having one that gets traffic and sales is even cooler.Thanks to Riverside.fm for sponsoring this episode. It's the software I use for recording all my podcast interviews, and you can try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. Check it out using this link. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you purchase using this link.)In this episode, Grace Clemens provides a digital marketing audit for my podcast merch store. Grace is a marketing professional with over 13...
2025-02-1942 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationTips for Better Travel Photos from Pro Travel Photographer, Ralph VelascoWant to take better travel photos? 📷Thanks to Riverside for sponsoring this episode. It's the software I use for recording all my podcast interviews, and you can try it out here with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you purchase using this link.)In this episode, I interview Ralph Velasco, a professional travel photographer and tour organizer. We discuss Ralph's journey into travel photography, his favorite travel destinations, tips for taking better photos, and how to be a more mindful traveler. Ral...
2025-01-1926 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationMastering Video Production in the Age of AI, With Jonathan HayesWhat are the keys to mastering video production in the "Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)"?Thanks to Riversidefm for sponsoring this episode. Try it out via this link with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you purchase using this link.)In this episode, I interview Jonathan Hayes, an award-winning video producer and Executive Video Director at Ammunition, founded by CEO Jemery Heilpern.We discuss:Jonathan's journey in video content creation, the importance of mentors and relationships, andthe challenges o...
2024-12-0949 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationFour Ways To Save Your Podcast Before It's Too Late!Here's a scary statistic: most podcasts won't make it past episode 10.Thanks to Riverside.fm for sponsoring this episode. I used it to put together this episode using a multi-camera approach, which provides viewers with a more dynamic visual experience. You can try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog via this link. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I earn a commission if you purchase using this link).Podcasting offers an excellent opportunity to establish credibility and forge a genuine connection with your audience as a content creator...
2024-10-3025 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationHow to Make Your First $1 as an Affiliate Marketer, With Ileane SmithWould you like to earn your first $1 as an affiliate marketer?Thanks to Riverside.fm for sponsoring this episode. This is my "go-to" tool for recording and editing video and audio podcast interviews. Try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. Check it out here. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you purchase using this link.)In this episode, I talk with Ileane Smith, who has worked with major brands, gained acceptance into the Amazon Influencer Program, increased her YouTube channel to over 12K subscribers, an...
2024-09-0358 min
Habit Chess PodcastEngagement, Content Creation, and Photography Tips w/ Tim Krywulak | EP38Send us a textIn this episode, Tim shares what he's learned the past few years around content creation and photography.Tim Krywulak has a PhD in history and shares what it’s like balancing a full time job with his creator goals.We talk about leveraging history in photography to the benefits of constraints in creativity.Tim also touches on his experiences with different platforms, including YouTube, live streaming, and social media engagement, offering actionable tips and tools.He reflects on the unique power of authentic, unedited content an...
2024-07-301h 02
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationSeason 3 Trailer: The Part-Time Creator CrewAre you ready to join the Part-Time Creator Crew? Season 3 of My Tog Blog About Awesome Content Creation is just around the corner! This time, we'll explore a topic that is very real for many of us: the challenges of being a part-time content creator. We'll discuss navigating the highly competitive landscape of YouTube, podcasting, and social media platforms today with limited time and resources.Whether you're a part- or full-time creator, I think you'll find a lot that's helpful here as we dive into:- YouTube- Podcasting- co...
2024-07-0502 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationHow AI Will Either Save or Destroy Your YouTube ChannelArtificial Intelligence (AI) can potentially be a powerful, beneficial tool for content creators but poses significant risks. Thanks to Riversidefm for sponsoring this episode. It's a fantastic tool for recording and editing video and audio, including many useful AI features. Try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. Check it out here. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you make a purchase using this link.)This episode explores the benefits and potential dangers of several artificial intelligence tools for content creators. From generating ideas to i...
2024-06-2520 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationHow You Can Be Fit and Busy as a Content Creator, with Daniel YoresDo you struggle to find the time to stay fit amidst a busy schedule as a content creator? Thanks to Riverside.fm for sponsoring this episode. It's an amazing tool for recording and editing both video and audio. You can try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. Check it out here. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you make a purchase using this link.)Join us as we discuss how to incorporate workouts into your daily routine with fitness expert Daniel Yores ( @danielyores ). Daniel is...
2024-05-2158 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationHow to Land Your First Clients as a Digital Creator, With Tiago FariaWhat would you do if you had to scale the income of your content business fast?Thanks to Riverside.fm for sponsoring this episode. It's a fantastic tool for recording and editing both video and audio. You can try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. Check it out here. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I could earn a commission if you make a purchase using this link.)In this episode, I talk with Tiago Faria about what he calls his "hand-raising method for client acquisition." T...
2024-04-1447 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationBuilding a Business Foundation for Your Content Creation, with Jessy GrossmanWhat's the best way to establish a solid business foundation for your content creation? Start with a "business first" rather than a "content first" approach. Thanks to Riverside.fm for sponsoring this episode. It's an excellent tool for recording and editing both video and audio. You can try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. Check it out here. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you make a purchase using this link.)In this episode, we'll talk with Jessy Grossman, an experienced entrepreneur who created on...
2024-03-1439 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationResearch Your Way to Better YouTube ThumbnailsHave you ever wondered why some YouTubers amass millions of views while others struggle to get noticed? A lot of it comes down to the power of packaging. In this episode, I share five strategies I'm using to improve my thumbnail game and increase YouTube views. We'll discuss how to find thumbnail concepts that stand out from the crowd and make your videos impossible to resist. Don't underestimate the impact of packaging - it's time to take your YouTube channel to new heights!Please note that some links shared in the chapters are affiliate links. T...
2024-01-2511 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationMonetize Your YouTube Channel, with Matt HughesEven with a small audience, it is possible to begin monetizing your YouTube channel. In fact, the sooner you start thinking about the business foundations of your channel, the better you'll be able to position it for more views and conversions (in terms of subscribers and/or sales).In this episode, I sit down with Matt Hughes, a video content creator with more than a decade of experience, a YouTube channel with more than 2,800 subscribers, and a content business with multiple revenue streams. We discuss the power of defining your niche, monetization options, channel growth strategies, and...
2023-12-2839 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationThe Teleprompter: Game Changer or Time Waster?What if you heard about a content creation tool that had the potential to cut your filming time in half while also improving the quality of your on-camera delivery? I bet that's something you'd be interested in as a video content creator. I know I was. That's why I got myself a new teleprompter and all the accompanying accessories that make it work. In this episode, I share the results of the equipment I got, the benefits of working with it, and the challenges I encountered along the way. The goal is to give you a...
2023-12-0610 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationCan a Blog Help Grow Your YouTube Channel?As YouTube creators, we're always looking for new forms of content marketing to help promote our channels. And in this episode, we look at whether a blog can help grow your channel and how to get started if that's something you're interested in pursuing.These are the perfect topics for my guest, Amanda Hand, a content marketing expert working with Regex SEO - a Houston-based SEO company specializing in developing custom digital marketing strategies.The episode covers the connection between blogging and business strategy, the process for developing successful content (including the right way of...
2023-10-291h 03
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationYour Channel Homepage is Costing You Views on YouTube!Improving your channel's homepage is one of the best things you can invest time in as a beginner Youtuber. That's the page many viewers will visit if they're interested in seeing more of your content and/or considering subscribing to your channel.Unfortunately, setting up the homepage is usually one of the first things we do when launching a new channel. And at that stage, we may not have a great sense of what the channel will be about or be very good at creating homepages. As a result, our mistakes may cause viewers to leave without...
2023-10-1405 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationThe Video Content Creation Tool I Regret Not Buying SoonerWe all have some regrets! And for me, not buying this tool sooner is one of mine.As I've gained more experience with video content creation, I've come to see the value a camcorder can provide as part of my video production tool set. In this episode, I go over three use-case examples of how I'm incorporating this tool into filming for YouTube and other video platforms. Already, it's having an impact on improving the efficiency and quality of my video productions, and I think it may be helpful for you as well!
2023-09-1903 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationCreating Authentic Live Content, with Joy PereiraDoing a live event of any kind can be pretty nerve-wracking. Even with the best preparation, things can go sideways fast with technical glitches, flubbed lines, forgetting things you wanted to convey, or any number of unexpected events.So why put ourselves through this as content creators? What are the benefits of "going live"? And if we do it, how can we give ourselves the best chance for success? These are some of the questions I had the opportunity to delve into in this episode with my guest, Joy Pereira, a former professional stage manager...
2023-08-2627 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationSeason 2 Trailer - The Quest for the Silver Play ButtonGet ready for Season 2 of My Tog Blog About Awesome Content Creation!In this season, we'll be doing a "deep dive" into what it takes to grow a successful YouTube channel, moving beyond the "day-to-day" tactics and looking at the strategic aspects of personal branding, monetization opportunities, content marketing, and much more that will be relevant to content creators of all types.I'm excited about what's in store, and I'll hope you'll join me along on the journey!Check it out & I hope to see you around! Music and sound effects a...
2023-08-0401 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationThe Art and Science of Content Repurposing, with Charles TumiottoAre you considering adopting a content repurposing strategy to scale your content out and reach? Or perhaps you've started one already and are interested in maximizing the results. Either way, this episode is for you!In this episode, I talk with Charles Tumiotto about "the art, science, and mindset" for getting the most from implementing a content repurposing strategy for your YouTube channel, podcast, or social media profile. Charles started working as a freelance content marketing consultant in 2019, and through working with clients, he realized that most of their problems could be fixed by doing one simple...
2023-07-0628 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationHow to Create Your First Lead MagnetIf you haven't yet started to create an email list as a content creator, you might want to consider doing that sooner rather than later. An email list is often a cornerstone for a content creator business. It is your connection to the "warmest leads" your audience; that subset of your audience that's most likely to follow you on social media, engage with your content, and "buy your stuff." That's why the conversion rate for sales via email lists tends to be much higher than that of a creator's social content.One of the best w...
2023-06-0710 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationThe Path to Full-Time Content Creator, with Andrew WarnerImagine trying to lay the foundation for full-time content creation, while still working a full-time job unrelated to content creation. That's the path that Andrew Warner, my guest for this episode, is currently on. And since the start of this year, he has been making some steady progress toward this goal and has some great advice to share that's relevant to all types of content creators. Check it out!Music and sound effects are licensed under Storyblocks. Opening track: Disco Danger, by Jon Presstone.Thanks for listening! Do you have a comment or question about...
2023-04-3030 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationCreating a Bold Brand, with Megan GerschNailing your brand identity is one of the most important things you can do to support your success as a content creator or business. It's the bedrock foundation for building an audience or market. And in today's noisy social media landscape, your brand message needs to be especially clear, concise, and bold!This makes it a great time to sit down with Megan Gersch, an expert in website design and branding who has worked with clients such as Netflix, Live Nation, and Seatle's Pike Place Market, and built an impressive social media brand presence in her own...
2023-03-1922 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationThe Power of Storytelling for Content Creation and Branding, with Rob StennettIt's getting harder to stand out as a content creator. As more people are getting into the content creation game, the competition is becoming more intense - even on video platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. And now along comes a new threat in the form of artificial intelligence tools, like Chat GPT-3 and WriteSonic, which are making it easier for more creators to scale their content creation efforts.In this context, storytelling can be an effective way for content creators to differentiate themselves. So this episode, I'm pleased to have the opportunity to speak w...
2023-02-1425 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationDon't Do This as a Content Creator in 2023; Do This Instead!Oftentimes, we can learn the most from our mistakes. But this only happens if we're willing and able to recognize what these are and look at the causes, consequences, and potential solutions with an open mind.It can be a tough process, but it's one that's critical to our long-term success as content creators and entrepreneurs. So in this episode, I look at two of the major mistakes I made with my overall social media strategy in 2022 and discuss how I'm looking to correct those in 2023.I think this is going to have a positive...
2023-01-1407 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationMy 100-Day Tweet Streak Challenge. The Results May Surprise You.When I started this challenge, I did it with the notion that Twitter could have a lot of potential as a distribution platform for my podcast and YouTube channel.Content creation for Twitter is relatively efficient compared to other social media platforms such as Instagram, Tiktok, or YouTube. It's also comparatively easy to share links via Twitter and - perhaps because of that and the predominantly text-based nature of the platform - in my experience, Twitter users are more apt to click external links (e.g., to podcast episodes) shared via Tweets than on other platforms.
2022-12-1709 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationTalking Design with Global Canva Verified Expert, Nok Werner.Design can be a critical contributor to success on social media. But not all of us who create content for social media are also great designers. So in this episode, it was a pleasure to have the chance to talk design with Nok Werner, a Global Canva Verified Expert. As you may know, Canva is a software service used by millions of graphic designers. And Nok is one of only 26 global experts chosen by Canva, as a leader in their communities of affiliates, content creators, and educators.Nok and I discuss the love of design, d...
2022-11-0125 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationFive Ways to Keep Your Content Fresh (as a Content Creator)Running out of fresh content ideas is among the biggest fears that haunt content creators. And most of us will have this fear realized at some point in time. I'm talking about those days when our ideas list is running dry and we just can't come up with new content topics that excite even us, let alone our audience. This episode is about five ways you can come up with fresh content ideas when those days arrive. It's based on the process I went through this summer when I was struggling to come up with fresh content i...
2022-10-0313 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationGetting Started with Video Content Creation, With Lefteris KoutinasVideo content is where it's at on social media these days. Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, and YouTube represent huge opportunities to get your content seen and build your audience right now.So as a content creator, I think you want to be in on this game. However, for those of us that prefer to be behind the camera, the shift to being in front of it can be a daunting one indeed. That's why in this episode, I was excited to have a chance to talk with Lefteris Koutinas (Lefty), a video content creator, producer, an...
2022-09-0935 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content Creation15x Your Followers With the Right Engagement Strategy, With Ginger Starr BordenSuccessful content creators understand that the value of their brand on social media is measured by the engagement their content generates among a defined audience - meaning, in this case, likes, comments, shares, or other forms of "content interactions." This is what drives platform algorithms to push content out to larger audiences, creating opportunities to build one's own brand and generate interest among followers, sponsors, and clients.But as a small content creator or business, how does one get the engagement ball rolling? That's the topic of my conversation with Ginger Starr Borden, who helps content creators...
2022-08-1728 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationTweet Hunter: A Tool for Serious Twitter UsersIf you're looking to grow your Twitter audience, you will want to give this episode a listen. It's my product review of Tweethunter, a software subscription service that I've recently started using in an effort to expand my Twitter following. In it, we'll cover what Tweethunter is, who it's for, what it does, how to use it, and how I think it can help you as a content creator. Check it out! And if you want to follow along on how my progress with this tool is going over the next few months, give me follow on T...
2022-08-0113 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationGet Off the Content Treadmill! A Conversation with Misbah Haque.Do you ever feel like you're on a content production treadmill? Well, you're not alone. Most of us have felt like this as content creators at one time or another. The key to getting off that treadmill is being strategic with the time invested in your content production. In this episode, that's the topic of my conversation with Misbah Haque, an experienced podcaster and the owner of Podmahal, which is a great resource for beginner and experienced podcasters alike. We talk about Misbah's experience as a podcaster and how long-form content production, such as a po...
2022-07-1924 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationTo Be or Not to Be a Content Creator?Should you become a content creator? Or have you started creating content around something and recently began wondering if you ought to continue or not?These are questions only you can answer for yourself. On the one hand, there are a lot of potential opportunities that can come from creating content and building an audience; on the other hand, there can be some significant challenges associated with putting your work - and yourself - out there as an artist and/or entrepreneurIn this first episode, I share how and why I started getting into...
2022-07-0408 min
My Tog Blog About Awesome Content CreationMyTogBlog - Podcast TrailerHey, Everyone! My name is Tim and welcome to my podcast trailer!This podcast is about having fun with content creation. We'll cover the content creation process, content creator life, and social media tips and technologies, in the form of stories, interviews, vlogs, reviews, and whatever else comes to mind. Have a listen and check it out. I hope to see you around!Music licensed under Storyblocks. Track title: Reaping Havoc, by Humans Win (formerly Lance Conrad).Thanks for listening! Do you have a comment or question about a topic or e...
2022-06-2100 min