My phrase of this year is BACK TO BASICS. Here's how I am reducing things in my life, business, and making more time in my life to be enjoyed. 

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While on a creator’s retreat, Travis sits down to address some common podcasting mistakes and concerns.   

Listen for advice on:

* How key is consistency?  

* What kinds of content should you be focused on making 

* The right way to approach social media  

* Why authenticity is important  

* Should you be worried about copying other creator’s content?  

* The difference between an audience and a community   

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If you’re looking for a way to make money without investing a ton of money upfront, you’re going to want to take notes on this one! Rock star course creator Melissa Guller is on the show today to share how you can make money without fancy equipment, using the knowledge you already have.

In this episode, Travis and Melissa discuss:

• How big the creator space currently is and how it keeps growing.
• Why podcasters need to build a strong community for themselves.
• How you can create your first course without fancy and expensive gear.
• How customers are looking for value out of your course, not bells and whistles.
• Ways to test your course live to get feedback and see if people will be interested to buy it in the future.
• The only two things you’ll need to get started selling for the first time!
• How to get paid to validate your course idea.
• How the art we make isn’t our product - instead, the byproduct of our art is the product.
• What to do when your skills and passions grow outside of your current niche.
• Using micro products as bonus content and how that can earn you more money.
• Why you should think about creating a signature course.
• Why email marketing is absolutely essential to your business and how to do it well without causing everyone to unsubscribe.
• Human-to-human marketing and why having a small audience is actually a superpower!
• Why the time to start is NOW.
• How not to let the tech get in the way of the teaching. 

Links to Resources

Wit and Wire Podcast - https://witandwire.com/podcast/

Wit and Wire Website - https://witandwire.com/

Melissa’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/witandwire/

Notion - https://www.notion.so/

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Rodecaster Pro CAGE MATCH! Who will win the #podcaststudio Championship belt?I've been using @tascam_official products since I was 14. I'm old enough to have recorded early demos on a #portastudio so when they announced the Mixcast 4 I was very intrigued by this product.To date, I have used a Rodecaster Pro which is an awesome device so I wondered....How can they innovate this technology?To my delight, @tascam_official:💪 Improved the workflow💪 Added new features that make podcasting easier💪 Improved the input/output options💪 Included high-quality preamps💪 Made features for video podcastersOverall, at the same $599 price point, I would suggest the Mixcast 4 over the Rodecaster. In fact, I'll be switching over. Does anyone want to buy a Rodecaster Pro?Here's the best news. @tascam_official sent this to me and invited me to give it away to someone in my community. 

You can enter to win this amazing tool - Just click here 

You can also stream the review and overview video here 

I had the honor of being the season 2 guest co-host on Pod Theory. This episode is a replay of one of my favorite parts of the season. 

Binge all 12 episodes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-way-to-grow-your-audience-that-most/id1530586497?i=1000536723143

Shortcuts and hacks aren't going to get you where you want to go. 

Inspirational episode and an original score by Travis Brown

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