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The Enthusiasm ProjectHelp Me Bring Back The Enthusiasm Project!Send a text message to the show!I'm gearing up to bring back the show at the beginning of 2025 (with video!) and I need your help! Let's work together to figure out ideas for show topics, segments, and more! What do YOU want to hear? What makes the show enjoyable and what would make you excited to tune in each week?Here's how you can help:1. Use the link at the top of this description to send a message directly to the show!2. Use the SpeakPipe link to leave a voice message...2024-11-3004 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectHelp Me Bring Back The Enthusiasm Project!Send a text message to the show!I'm gearing up to bring back the show at the beginning of 2025 (with video!) and I need your help! Let's work together to figure out ideas for show topics, segments, and more! What do YOU want to hear? What makes the show enjoyable and what would make you excited to tune in each week?Here's how you can help:1. Use the link at the top of this description to send a message directly to the show!2. Use the SpeakPipe link to leave a voice message...2024-11-3004 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectTo Shill Or Not To Shill?Send a text message to the show!Transparency between a content creator and their audience is a tough thing to build. What happens when a brand asks a creator to violate that trust? iPhonedo's video:https://youtu.be/5GuO7AWJl5o?si=VlydvNlatkA3kjzf🎙This week's mics:•Earthworks ETHOS (Tom)https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4•Shure SM58 (Heather)https://geni.us/fNPEFQG•Both mics were running through the Rodecaster Pro II on a custom SM7B preset.•Send a voice, text, or video message...2024-05-0654 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectTo Shill Or Not To Shill?Send a text message to the show!Transparency between a content creator and their audience is a tough thing to build. What happens when a brand asks a creator to violate that trust? iPhonedo's video:https://youtu.be/5GuO7AWJl5o?si=VlydvNlatkA3kjzf🎙This week's mics:•Earthworks ETHOS (Tom)https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4•Shure SM58 (Heather)https://geni.us/fNPEFQG•Both mics were running through the Rodecaster Pro II on a custom SM7B preset.•Send a voice, text, or video message...2024-05-0654 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectThe Creator Middle Class Does Not ExistSend a text message to the show!Heather joins the podcast this week to talk about an often ignored and minimized group of creators who aren't just starting out, but also aren't "mega channels" with huge teams and budgets– creators who have much more in common with local small business owners than Mr. Beast, despite both sharing the title of "Creator."Heather's Video:https://youtu.be/NAg4LDhRNGg?si=sXVLSsmTq4S1Kk4k🎙This week's mics:•Shure SM7B (Tom)https://geni.us/tepsm7b•Shure SM58 (Heat...2024-04-291h 01The Enthusiasm ProjectThe Creator Middle Class Does Not ExistSend a text message to the show!Heather joins the podcast this week to talk about an often ignored and minimized group of creators who aren't just starting out, but also aren't "mega channels" with huge teams and budgets– creators who have much more in common with local small business owners than Mr. Beast, despite both sharing the title of "Creator."Heather's Video:https://youtu.be/NAg4LDhRNGg?si=sXVLSsmTq4S1Kk4k🎙This week's mics:•Shure SM7B (Tom)https://geni.us/tepsm7b•Shure SM58 (Heat...2024-04-291h 01The Enthusiasm ProjectCan a Tech Channel Be Art?Send a text message to the show!When does something become art? When does someone become an artist? It’s easy to fall back on stereotypes of tortured painters or musicians laboring away at a great work, but what about the rest of us? My wife Heather joins the podcast again this week to take a look at what it means to be an artist, the importance of creativity within every facet of life, and how traditionally non-artist types are able to share their creativity through YouTube. Here are the two books we...2023-07-171h 25The Enthusiasm ProjectCan a Tech Channel Be Art?Send a text message to the show!When does something become art? When does someone become an artist? It’s easy to fall back on stereotypes of tortured painters or musicians laboring away at a great work, but what about the rest of us? My wife Heather joins the podcast again this week to take a look at what it means to be an artist, the importance of creativity within every facet of life, and how traditionally non-artist types are able to share their creativity through YouTube. Here are the two books we...2023-07-171h 25The Enthusiasm ProjectI'm BackSend a text message to the show!For the first time in 6 years I took an actual break. No YouTube, no analytics, no social media, emails, or anything for 15 days. Suffice it to say I learned a lot, and Heather is here to help process some of the most important takeaways.🎙This week's microphones:Tom: Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3JQa23PHeather: Blue Sona https://geni.us/sonamicBoth mics were running through the Rodecaster Duo💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My p...2023-07-031h 21The Enthusiasm ProjectI'm BackSend a text message to the show!For the first time in 6 years I took an actual break. No YouTube, no analytics, no social media, emails, or anything for 15 days. Suffice it to say I learned a lot, and Heather is here to help process some of the most important takeaways.🎙This week's microphones:Tom: Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3JQa23PHeather: Blue Sona https://geni.us/sonamicBoth mics were running through the Rodecaster Duo💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My p...2023-07-031h 21The Enthusiasm ProjectI'm Leaving (But In A Good Way)Send a text message to the show!I haven’t taken a break in 6 years. When your main passion/hobby becomes not only a side hustle but also a full time career, the idea of taking a break can feel overwhelming, scary, and just plain wrong. So in addition to a bit of gear talk and some awesome listener messages, my wife Heather joins me this week to dissect a bit of what’s been going on creatively lately and why now is probably the best time to step away for a little bit. ...2023-06-191h 28The Enthusiasm ProjectI'm Leaving (But In A Good Way)Send a text message to the show!I haven’t taken a break in 6 years. When your main passion/hobby becomes not only a side hustle but also a full time career, the idea of taking a break can feel overwhelming, scary, and just plain wrong. So in addition to a bit of gear talk and some awesome listener messages, my wife Heather joins me this week to dissect a bit of what’s been going on creatively lately and why now is probably the best time to step away for a little bit. ...2023-06-191h 28The Enthusiasm ProjectBuyer Beware: Be Hyper Critical of the HypeSend a text message to the show!Is every new product really "revolutionary?" Is this year's phone so different form last year's that it's really going to change your life in a meaningful way? Probably not. Marketing is nothing new, but in the world of Creator Marketing, things are evolving fast and it seems like companies are putting themselves in the driver's seat more often. My awesome wife Heather joins the podcast this week to help me dissect some recent releases from Sony and Rode to better understand how companies use creators as major parts...2023-04-101h 04The Enthusiasm ProjectBuyer Beware: Be Hyper Critical of the HypeSend a text message to the show!Is every new product really "revolutionary?" Is this year's phone so different form last year's that it's really going to change your life in a meaningful way? Probably not. Marketing is nothing new, but in the world of Creator Marketing, things are evolving fast and it seems like companies are putting themselves in the driver's seat more often. My awesome wife Heather joins the podcast this week to help me dissect some recent releases from Sony and Rode to better understand how companies use creators as major parts...2023-04-101h 04The Enthusiasm ProjectSeason 9 Premiere: Creator Ethics Statement 2.0!Send a text message to the show!It's the first episode of Season 9! My goal this season is for each episode to have a clear purpose and tangible takeaway (and of course hopefully be enjoyable and at least mildly entertaining). So with that in mind, it's time to revisit my Creator Ethics Statement!Steal my ethics here: https://himynameistom.com/ethics•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!🎙This week's microphone:L...2023-02-061h 17The Enthusiasm ProjectSeason 9 Premiere: Creator Ethics Statement 2.0!Send a text message to the show!It's the first episode of Season 9! My goal this season is for each episode to have a clear purpose and tangible takeaway (and of course hopefully be enjoyable and at least mildly entertaining). So with that in mind, it's time to revisit my Creator Ethics Statement!Steal my ethics here: https://himynameistom.com/ethics•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!🎙This week's microphone:L...2023-02-061h 17The Enthusiasm ProjectThe Creator Bubble is BurstingSend a text message to the show!The world of online platforms is very...interesting right now. In many ways it feels like a bubble is bursting, but maybe that's not a bad thing? My awesome wife Heather is here to talk about what that shift might mean for creators and how it could be a chance to be empowered in creating on your own terms. Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription.•Check out Heather's chan...2022-11-211h 12The Enthusiasm ProjectThe Creator Bubble is BurstingSend a text message to the show!The world of online platforms is very...interesting right now. In many ways it feels like a bubble is bursting, but maybe that's not a bad thing? My awesome wife Heather is here to talk about what that shift might mean for creators and how it could be a chance to be empowered in creating on your own terms. Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription.•Check out Heather's chan...2022-11-211h 12The Enthusiasm ProjectSpecial Episode: Help Me Choose The Perfect Microphone!Send a text message to the show!I need your help! This was originally supposed to be a quick test that I was recording for myself, but as time went on, my mind got a bit boggled with options. Thank you to Kane Treble for time stamping the different comparisons if you want to jump back and forth: 00:00 Introduction 04:38 Comparison begins - Shure SM7B 04:55 Sona 05:07 SM7B again 05:41 ETHOS vs Sona 06:51 Shure Super 55 vs Sona 07:24 Super 55 vs ETHOS 07:51 Q9U vs Sona 08:35 Q9U vs ETHOS 2022-10-1926 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectSpecial Episode: Help Me Choose The Perfect Microphone!Send a text message to the show!I need your help! This was originally supposed to be a quick test that I was recording for myself, but as time went on, my mind got a bit boggled with options. Thank you to Kane Treble for time stamping the different comparisons if you want to jump back and forth: 00:00 Introduction 04:38 Comparison begins - Shure SM7B 04:55 Sona 05:07 SM7B again 05:41 ETHOS vs Sona 06:51 Shure Super 55 vs Sona 07:24 Super 55 vs ETHOS 07:51 Q9U vs Sona 08:35 Q9U vs ETHOS 2022-10-1926 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectAre You an Enthusiast or an Authority? - Season 8 Premiere!Send a text message to the show!It's the start of a new season, so my awesome wife Heather is here to talk about a pretty major mindset shift we've both had as creators over the past few months and what it means to be an "enthusiast" vs. an "authority."Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. 🎙This week's microphones:Tom: Logitech Blue SonaHeather: Earthworks ETHOS•Send a voice, text, or video...2022-10-171h 11The Enthusiasm ProjectAre You an Enthusiast or an Authority? - Season 8 Premiere!Send a text message to the show!It's the start of a new season, so my awesome wife Heather is here to talk about a pretty major mindset shift we've both had as creators over the past few months and what it means to be an "enthusiast" vs. an "authority."Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. 🎙This week's microphones:Tom: Logitech Blue SonaHeather: Earthworks ETHOS•Send a voice, text, or video...2022-10-171h 11The Enthusiasm ProjectJudgement, Jealousy, & InsecuritySend a text message to the show!Sometimes recording a podcast where you get to plan everything in advance and "play to your strengths" with show topics can make it sound like, as the host, you're coming from a place of certainty and experience...but sometimes that's definitely not the case. Even though I consider myself to be an open-minded, nonjudgemental person, I've recently started to realize the ways that judgement, jealousy, and insecurity have negatively affected my outlook and my perception of others. Heather is here this week to help me navigate...2022-04-041h 00The Enthusiasm ProjectJudgement, Jealousy, & InsecuritySend a text message to the show!Sometimes recording a podcast where you get to plan everything in advance and "play to your strengths" with show topics can make it sound like, as the host, you're coming from a place of certainty and experience...but sometimes that's definitely not the case. Even though I consider myself to be an open-minded, nonjudgemental person, I've recently started to realize the ways that judgement, jealousy, and insecurity have negatively affected my outlook and my perception of others. Heather is here this week to help me navigate...2022-04-041h 00The Enthusiasm ProjectTom's Commentary On Comments (Tomments?)Send a text message to the show!Everybody's got an opinion, and for better or worse the internet lets us share every last one of them. If you're someone who creates content online, you've probably found yourself on the receiving end of some "negative feedback." Heather is with me this week to talk about that and I also have a strategy for handling both positive and negative comments that has been incredibly helpful! 🎙This week’s mic:Tom: Neat King Bee II (Sweetwater)Heather: Neat Worker Bee (Amazon)•Send a...2022-02-281h 03The Enthusiasm ProjectTom's Commentary On Comments (Tomments?)Send a text message to the show!Everybody's got an opinion, and for better or worse the internet lets us share every last one of them. If you're someone who creates content online, you've probably found yourself on the receiving end of some "negative feedback." Heather is with me this week to talk about that and I also have a strategy for handling both positive and negative comments that has been incredibly helpful! 🎙This week’s mic:Tom: Neat King Bee II (Sweetwater)Heather: Neat Worker Bee (Amazon)•Send a...2022-02-281h 03The Enthusiasm ProjectSuccess On Your Own Terms with Passion & Creator EconomiesSend a text message to the show!Heather makes her Season 5 debut to talk all about the Passion Economy business model and how its approach can help you to earn a living doing what you love without needing astronomically high numbers of subscribers and viewers. I also explain a bit about how this has helped to shift my perspective towards monetizing my own channel/projects without compromising on the things that are important to me.•Be sure to check out Heather's podcast:https://from1to100podcast.com•And check out our...2021-08-0258 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectSuccess On Your Own Terms with Passion & Creator EconomiesSend a text message to the show!Heather makes her Season 5 debut to talk all about the Passion Economy business model and how its approach can help you to earn a living doing what you love without needing astronomically high numbers of subscribers and viewers. I also explain a bit about how this has helped to shift my perspective towards monetizing my own channel/projects without compromising on the things that are important to me.•Be sure to check out Heather's podcast:https://from1to100podcast.com•And check out our...2021-08-0258 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectWhen They Zig, You Zag [S4E06]Send a text message to the show!How can you tell when you should follow a trend, or “buck” the trend and blaze your own path? What’s the difference between being inspired by your influences and having your creativity tampered by the influence of others? This week's episode dives into the creative challenge of trusting yourself and your instincts to create something uniquely you that will be appreciated by your audience.•Here’s my shameless plug to sign up for the waitlist for my first online course, which will be all about audio podc...2021-02-2248 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectWhen They Zig, You Zag [S4E06]Send a text message to the show!How can you tell when you should follow a trend, or “buck” the trend and blaze your own path? What’s the difference between being inspired by your influences and having your creativity tampered by the influence of others? This week's episode dives into the creative challenge of trusting yourself and your instincts to create something uniquely you that will be appreciated by your audience.•Here’s my shameless plug to sign up for the waitlist for my first online course, which will be all about audio podc...2021-02-2248 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectSpecial Episode: 40K Spectacular w/ Heather! [S3E16]Send a text message to the show!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 one in my mind.Heather and I did a celebration Livestream Q&A, which was an incredible experience, and ended up running for over two hours!I feel like our podcast community is pretty tight-knit, and I know this is different from our usual episodes, but it was a really special occasion fo...2020-11-162h 04
The Enthusiasm ProjectBeing Authentically Authentic with What You Create [S3E15]Send a text message to the show!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 guide. But what if you don’t see anyone else doing things the way you do? What does it mean to be authentic, and how does in play in to the long term growth/sustainability of something that you invest a ton of time and energy into?🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out...2020-11-0956 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectBeing Authentically Authentic with What You Create [S3E15]Send a text message to the show!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 guide. But what if you don’t see anyone else doing things the way you do? What does it mean to be authentic, and how does in play in to the long term growth/sustainability of something that you invest a ton of time and energy into?🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out...2020-11-0956 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectFinding Your Platform & Getting Started - Creator Roundtable! [S3E14]Send a text message to the show!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 anyone who creates and shares something online, I hope you enjoy it!•Heather Ramirez (aka my Wonderful Wife)@heatherjustcreatehttp://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate•Kevin Ramirez@kevandramhttps://youtube.com/kevandram•Dan Moore@justonethingdmhttps://www.twitch.tv/jus...2020-11-021h 21The Enthusiasm ProjectFinding Your Platform & Getting Started - Creator Roundtable! [S3E14]Send a text message to the show!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 anyone who creates and shares something online, I hope you enjoy it!•Heather Ramirez (aka my Wonderful Wife)@heatherjustcreatehttp://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate•Kevin Ramirez@kevandramhttps://youtube.com/kevandram•Dan Moore@justonethingdmhttps://www.twitch.tv/jus...2020-11-021h 21
The Enthusiasm ProjectThe Cost of Creating [S3E13]Send a text message to the show!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 entitled to "pro" results without investing the time and money to get there?And alternate title for this episode could be “Old Man Yells at Cloud.”🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:https://podcasterplaybook.com••••••••...2020-10-2652 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectThe Cost of Creating [S3E13]Send a text message to the show!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 entitled to "pro" results without investing the time and money to get there?And alternate title for this episode could be “Old Man Yells at Cloud.”🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:https://podcasterplaybook.com••••••••...2020-10-2652 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectI Shot Myself in the Foot (Metaphorically) [S3E12]Send a text message to the show!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 I seem to be actively undermining that goal with my over the top ethics statement in a discussion sparked by the impossible-to-ignore gender gap in the camera/video/photo space on YouTube.Some of My Favorite Female Creators:•HeatherJustCreatehttps://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate•Fellow Filmmakerhttp...2020-10-1950 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectI Shot Myself in the Foot (Metaphorically) [S3E12]Send a text message to the show!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 I seem to be actively undermining that goal with my over the top ethics statement in a discussion sparked by the impossible-to-ignore gender gap in the camera/video/photo space on YouTube.Some of My Favorite Female Creators:•HeatherJustCreatehttps://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate•Fellow Filmmakerhttp...2020-10-1950 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectThe Art of Balancing a Full Time Job with a YouTube Channel [S3E11]Send a text message to the show!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 point, if any, should you consider leaving your job to become a full time creator?🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!2020-10-1254 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectThe Art of Balancing a Full Time Job with a YouTube Channel [S3E11]Send a text message to the show!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 point, if any, should you consider leaving your job to become a full time creator?🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!2020-10-1254 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectLet’s A Some Q’s! [S3E10]Send a text message to the show!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 tried to give answers/context in ways that would be helpful to anyone who creates any kind of content, so I think you’ll really enjoy this one! It was a ton of fun to record.🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch...2020-09-281h 26The Enthusiasm ProjectLet’s A Some Q’s! [S3E10]Send a text message to the show!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 tried to give answers/context in ways that would be helpful to anyone who creates any kind of content, so I think you’ll really enjoy this one! It was a ton of fun to record.🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch...2020-09-281h 26
The Enthusiasm ProjectSaying Goodbye to The Enthusiasm Project [S3E9]Send a text message to the show!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 rebrand my YouTube channel, which lead down a rabbit whole of other questions. But I’ve ultimately learned a lot and now feel very excited (or should I say…enthusiastic) about where things are and where they’re heade🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you...2020-09-1453 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectSaying Goodbye to The Enthusiasm Project [S3E9]Send a text message to the show!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 rebrand my YouTube channel, which lead down a rabbit whole of other questions. But I’ve ultimately learned a lot and now feel very excited (or should I say…enthusiastic) about where things are and where they’re heade🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you...2020-09-1453 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectIt’ll Never Be Perfect, So Just Jump In [S3E8]Send a text message to the show!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 the frustration that cmomes with waiting for things to be perfect before you get started, but I’ve also learned the value of just jumping in and figuring it out as you go.🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course...2020-09-0750 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectIt’ll Never Be Perfect, So Just Jump In [S3E8]Send a text message to the show!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 the frustration that cmomes with waiting for things to be perfect before you get started, but I’ve also learned the value of just jumping in and figuring it out as you go.🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course...2020-09-0750 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectIt's OK to Just Have Fun [S3E7]Send a text message to the show!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 priority on YOuTube as it used to be. Is there a way to be strategic with the content you create while also staying true to yourself and hanging on to the spark of fun that made you want to begin in the first place?And thank you to everyone who has...2020-09-021h 00
The Enthusiasm ProjectLet Me Off This Hype Train [S3E6]Send a text message to the show!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 forced me to reconnect with my roots in terms of why I originally wanted to share anything with the world in the first place and how authenticity plays a key role in every part of that.🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to hel...2020-08-0350 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectLet's Answer Your Questions! Q&A #1 [S3E5]Send a text message to the show!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 question.•The Hive Podcast:https://www.hivepodcast.org/🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show:https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!2020-07-271h 27
The Enthusiasm ProjectThe Ethics of YouTube & Podcasting [S3E4]Send a text message to the show!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 audience, me, and partners on the same page.It took about 6 weeks, but I drafted a statement that I’m very happy with and that has already helped to build stronger relationships. This week I want to go line by line and explain my thinking behind each point and how it might apply to anyo...2020-07-2057 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectGear Doesn’t Not Matter [S3E3]Send a text message to the show!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 and remind everyone that “story is king” and “gear doesn’t matter.” While there’s definitely truth to those platitudes, I think they can actually be harmful, and in some instances, can even end up discouraging people from diving in and making something.Leave a message and be included in a future episode!https...2020-07-1351 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectJust Create More - Heather Reevaluates Her YouTube Channel [S3E2]Send a text message to the show!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 her content in the future. I think this includes a lot of very valuable lessons for anyone who creates things to share with an audience online.Thank you to Heather for being so open! Be sure to check out Heather’s YouTube channel:http://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate🎙Ready to start your own p...2020-07-061h 11
The Enthusiasm Project3 Years, 3 Stories, and 3 Lessons! (Season 3 Premiere!) [S3E1]Send a text message to the show!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 lessons, not only helpful for life in general, but that have also proven immensely valuable as a digital content creator.Leave a message and be included in a future episode! I’d love to hear your thoughts on my lessons learned or even hear some of your own life lessons! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm...2020-06-291h 08
The Enthusiasm ProjectComparison is the Thief of Joy (Season 2 Finale!) [S2E21]Send a text message to the show!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 accomplishments. Whether it's against yourself or others, comparison has a way of devaluing our successes and planting the seeds for insecurities. Ultimately, it's important to stay keenly aware of the present moment and give ourselves a bit of kindness/credit for what we do and what we work to accomplish. Podcast Workflow Video:https://you...2020-06-2254 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectMy Audience is More Than 90 Percent Male [S2E20]Send a text message to the show!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 week Heather and I dive into the issue and explore some of the possible reasons why female creators aren’t often found in this niche.If you’re like me, this might be something you didn’t notice until it was pointed out, but once you notice it, you can’t ignore it...2020-06-1559 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectCreative Inspiration from the Strangest Places [S2E19]Send a text message to the show!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 anything often struggles with where to find inspiration and how to be inspired without plagiarizing, so it’s a valuable discussion even if you’re not someone who makes videos specifically.Here are the videos I talk about in this episode:•Break Our of Your Creative Rut:https://www.yout...2020-06-081h 01
The Enthusiasm ProjectWhen The Things You Create Are No Longer Yours [S2E18]Send a text message to the show!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 audience or put my credibility at stake.This week I explain what that’s like from the position of a relatively small channel that wants to create a strong foundation for future growth. I also go over some of the pitfalls that can come with the wrong partnerships, and explain why I’ve come to think that it’s...2020-06-011h 01
The Enthusiasm ProjectTom Interviews Heather the Day Before Our Wedding! [S2E17]Send a text message to the show!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 office, so it was a ton of fun!If you haven't heard last week's episode yet, Heather interviewed me and we tried out a simultaneous podcast recording and video live stream because why not? So you can check out the video replay on Heather’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fyUdn2_YpI...2020-05-171h 07The Enthusiasm ProjectTom Interviews Heather the Day Before Our Wedding! [S2E17]Send a text message to the show!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 office, so it was a ton of fun!If you haven't heard last week's episode yet, Heather interviewed me and we tried out a simultaneous podcast recording and video live stream because why not? So you can check out the video replay on Heather’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fyUdn2_YpI...2020-05-171h 07
The Enthusiasm ProjectHeather Interviews Tom (How the Turntables)! [S2E16]Send a text message to the show!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 discussion, managing our live stream, and moderating the chat all at once!We tried out a simultaneous podcast recording and video live stream because why not? So you can check out the video replay on Heather’s YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fyUdn2_YpILeave a message and be inc...2020-05-1157 minThe Enthusiasm ProjectHeather Interviews Tom (How the Turntables)! [S2E16]Send a text message to the show!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 discussion, managing our live stream, and moderating the chat all at once!We tried out a simultaneous podcast recording and video live stream because why not? So you can check out the video replay on Heather’s YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fyUdn2_YpILeave a message and be inc...2020-05-1157 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectWhen Digital Media Students Become the Teacher [S2E15]Send a text message to the show!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 interests, this week I wanted to share the top 5 lessons I’ve learned from my students when it comes to digital media.I also open the episode with an update on the LLC that Heather and I started earlier this year along with some of the more “interesting” situations I’ve encountered as my YouTube channel has grown...2020-05-0454 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectWhen Digital Media Students Become the TeacherMy name is Tom Buck, I'm a high school digital media teacher and independent creator, and this is my entry for the 2020 MyRodeCast contest! I produce a YouTube channel called The Enthusiasm Project and a weekly podcast of the same name. This entry is a condensed version of my latest episode where I cover 5 lessons that my digital media students have taught me over the past 8 years.
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The Enthusiasm ProjectWhen Digital Media Students Become the TeacherMy name is Tom Buck, I'm a high school digital media teacher and independent creator, and this is my entry for the 2020 MyRodeCast contest! I produce a YouTube channel called The Enthusiasm Project and a weekly podcast of the same name. This entry is a condensed version of my latest episode where I cover 5 lessons that my digital media students have taught me over the past 8 years. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—————————————————————————————📲 Connect with me on all the things:YouTube: www.youtube.com/theenthusiasmprojectInstagram: @sodarntom...2020-05-0200 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectMy Insecurity: Filmmaking vs. Video Production [S2E14]Send a text message to the show!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 allowed me to better enjoy what I do.Follow The Everyday Dad on Twitter:https://twitter.com/every_daydadAnd YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvULRRboZeXVezSm_XduLQLeave a message and be included in a future episode!https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—— Gear of the Week ——...2020-04-2841 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectCreating in the Chaos [S2E13]Send a text message to the show!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 strategy?Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—— Gear of the Week ——Animal Crossing New Horizons on Nintendo Switch - It’s not camera related (although you can use a camera in the game…), but it’s the best bit of escapism we’ve...2020-03-3039 min
The Enthusiasm Project6 Ways to Improve Your YouTube Channel [S2E12]Send a text message to the show!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 are the 6 things I’ve found to be the most important when it comes to building a channel that feels consistent and complete:NicheBanner (free template www.himynameistom.com/downloads)Profile IconThumbnails & TitleHome PageVideo Description—— Gear of the Week ——C-Stands!Whether it’s lights, mics, cameras, or other gear, there’s...2020-03-1648 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectProtect the Asset [S2E11]Send a text message to the show!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 creative sacrifices and tough decisions that sometimes have to be made.Definitely check Out “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown. It’s an awesome read that’ll help guide you to examine what really is essential for your own happiness and success.Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://a...2020-03-0239 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectYouTube Production Process Deep Dive [S2E10]Send a text message to the show!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 organically come up with over the past 2.5 years, and I think there’s a lot of helpful info here that might be able to save you a few tears and gray hairs.Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—— Gear of the Week ——S...2020-02-0345 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectMy Biggest YouTube Regret [S2E09]Send a text message to the show!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 you get started.Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—— Gear of the Week ——The Sony WH-CH700n headphones have made my workflow a DREAM! They’re Bluetooth, but also have the option to be used as wired headphones, w...2020-01-2750 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectLet's A Some Q's! [S2E08]Send a text message to the show!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 two way conversation. I’m loving the community we’re building here!Here are a few of the links mentioned in the episode:Artlist (2 months free): http://bit.ly/enthusiasmartlistEpidemic (free trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthusiasmLeave a message and be included in a fut...2020-01-2054 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectIncome vs. Outcome on YouTube [S2E07]Send a text message to the show!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 different ways you might be able to effectively monetize your own channel. We also dispel a few myths about that sweet sweet ad revenue.Heather’s Channel:https://youtube.com/heatherjustcreateLeave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—— Gear of the Week ——...2020-01-1347 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectBuild Your Brand: Good or Bad Advice? [S2E06]Send a text message to the show!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 few weeks fine tuning and in some cases, redesigning my “brand,” I wanted to share what I learned and why it’s something worth your time.I also discovered that Anchor lets people leave voice messages, so I’m VERY excited to share a few special messages from listeners this week.If you’d like...2020-01-0644 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectSmarts & Ignorance [S2E05]Send a text message to the show!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 can sometimes be exactly what you need to succeed. After all, you can’t get better until you get started.I also discovered that Anchor lets people leave voice messages, so I’m VERY excited to share a few special messages from listeners this week.If you’d like to...2019-12-1644 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectBuilding a Business Baby, Baby! [S2E04]Send a text message to the show!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.Check out Heather’s channel:https://www.youtube.com/sharesparkmedia—— Gear of the Week ——Heather loves the Switchpod, which is a lighter and more durable alternative to the Joby Gorillapod. It’s pretty awesome:https://amzn.to/2E0hCpKAnd my recommendation is the PolarPr...2019-12-0954 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectThe Missing Piece [S2E03]Send a text message to the show!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 channel that appeals to others while maintaining authenticity. It was rad.Check out Heather’s channel:https://www.youtube.com/sharesparkmediaAnd here’s Eric Wen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzQenlv8ct8bHTJluoxDcw—— Gear of the Week ——Livestreaming came to a halt on my channel...2019-12-0143 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectWhen Preparation Meets Opportunity [S2E02]Send a text message to the show!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 “media kit” for what first appeared to be no good reason at all. And it was all because of a 15 year old kid in New Zealand.Check out the media kit I put together:https://www.himynameistom.com/media🎙Ready to start your own podca...2019-11-2439 min
The Enthusiasm ProjectSeason 2 Premiere: "Failure" w/ Heather Ramirez [S2E01]Send a text message to the show!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 feedback as a veteran business owner.Connect with Heather:Instagram @heatherjustcreateyoutube.com/sharesparkmedia—— Gear of the Week ——My gosh, this light absolutely lives up to the hype and is worth the investment. It’s ginormous, but the build, design, and quality of light are easily the...2019-11-1759 min
The Enthusiasm Project#21 Season 1 Finale!Send a text message to the show!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 and why’s of what’s coming in Season 2. I’m super excited about it, and I think you’ll really like it too! Thanks for listening!🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https...2019-08-0223 min
The Enthusiasm Project#20 Too Old for YouTube?Send a text message to the show!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 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGOapB2PVB0mbERvPnbHGnQPeter McKinnon’s Video About Monty:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbZL6NgVOZI&t=10s🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch...2019-07-2142 min
The Enthusiasm Project#19: My $200 YouTube Channel Critique...Send a text message to the show!Last week I signed up for a one hour session with Video Creators to critique my YouTube channel. In this episode I recap some of what was talked about, what I learned, and whether or not I think it was worth the $200 (spoiler alert: yes, it was absolutely worth it).🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!2019-06-3045 min