A question I get a lot is, "How do you do video for your podcast?"

For a long time, I've said you don't need video. But as more platforms (like YouTube and TikTok) get into podcasting, I’m changing my tune.

So I’ve been experimenting with video-first podcasting. Here’s how... Instead of recording in Descript, I record with eCamm Live.

This makes overlays, lower thirds, and screen sharing a lot easier, so I don’t have to do much editing later.

25 things every podcaster needs to hear 👇 1. Don’t sweat the audio quality too much — it should be listenable, but you don’t need to sound like NPR.

If you're a podcaster, you don't want to miss this week's @howibuilt with @hellosammunoz. She successfully monetizes her podcast through her mentorship program. Here are the top takeaways: @howibuilt @hellosammunoz Sam's product is so perfectly aligned with her audience that she's able to sell directly to them. She provides fantastic free content that creates trust and attracts the right people.

Need an easy podcast episode idea? Do a Behind the Scenes episode. Here's why it works 👇 People love peeking behind the curtain. It helps them get a concrete look at how you do things, and by extension, how they can do things.

A new episode of #MakeMoneyPodcasting is out and I break down my SMASH Framework -- a way to figure out how to make money with your podcast 🧵 S is for Sponsorship. The most common way people think of to monetize their podcast because it’s the most visible. You get a company to give you money to advertise on your show.

📣 A new episode of @howibuilt is out! This week, I talk to Christine Pittman about how she’s built a successful content empire. howibuilt.it/253 🏗️ In #BuildSomethingMore, we talk about what it’s like running a business full time with kids..

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I've been getting a few questions about how I do my YouTube thumbnails, which I've been spending more of my own time on.

Here's why. 🧵 Thumbnails are SUPER important. According to YouTube, 90% of top performing videos use a custom thumbnail. There's a great video from Veritasium about the importance of "clickbait":