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178: Rewiring Minds for Success with Morgan Nelson

DIY Video For Professionals - May 02, 2024 08:25 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This episode of the DIY video for professionals podcast, Chris Schwager engages with Morgan Nelson (Master Trainer) as he dives deep into the transformative power of personal growth and overcoming mental blocks. Morgan shares insights into the psychology of change and how individuals c...

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177: AI Video Scripting Success with ChatGPT

DIY Video For Professionals - April 17, 2024 04:27 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Join Chris Schwager, in this lively webinar where he dives into the world of DIY video production and the role of AI in video scriptwriting. As a seasoned video producer and founder of Ridge Films, Chris shares insights on harnessing the power of AI tools like ChatGPT for crafting compe...

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176: Crafting Clarity: Organise Your Video Message for Impact

DIY Video For Professionals - March 26, 2024 03:18 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of DIY Video for Professionals, host Chris Schwager dives deep into the critical element of video structure. From captivating introductions to compelling conclusions, Chris shares insights on how to craft videos that keep your audience engaged and informed. Learn why str...

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175: From Tech Hassles to Pro-Level DIY Video Production with Chris Schwager

DIY Video For Professionals - March 20, 2024 00:45 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Join Chris Schwager, your DIY maestro and host of the DIY Video for Professionals podcast, as he demystifies the art of DIY video production. In this episode, Chris takes you beyond the lens, navigating the intricate world of video production from optimising tech setups to mastering lig...

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174: Words Matter: Navigating the Language of Impact with Kate Robinson

DIY Video For Professionals - March 15, 2024 02:15 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In a world filled with ever-evolving language and cultural nuances, communication is both an art and a science. Join Chris Schwager and Kate Robinson as they delve into the depths of language, exploring its power to connect, influence, and shape our understanding of the world. From the...

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TikTok is Facing the Music

#5Things: This Week in Social - March 11, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
All eyes are on TikTok this week and they contend with Congress, are seeing less brand engagement, and everyone is talking about "Who TF Did I Marry?" The 5 Things:  Congress Revisits TikTok Ban Amid National Security Concerns Brands are seeing less engagement on TikTok Meta Predict...

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173: DIY Video Maverick Sonia Majkic's Guide to Chaos, Habits, and Marketing Mayhem

DIY Video For Professionals - February 29, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Get ready for a no-nonsense dive as Chris teams up with the powerhouse herself, Sonia Majkic from 3 Phase Marketing, to unleash the secrets of steering success in the chaotic entrepreneurial waters. From building habits to making waves in the digital marketing realm, this episode spills...

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Grey’s 2024 Super Bowl Trends Report

#5Things: This Week in Social - February 26, 2024 15:11 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This week Grey dives into Super Bowl 58 trends!  According to Nielsen the 2024 Super Bowl was the second most watched TV program of all time only behind was the 1969 moon landing broadcast. The game was watched on CBS, Paramount+, and Nickelodeon to a whopping 123 million viewers. Joey ...

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172: Unleashing Your On-Camera Superstar: DIY Video for Professionals Lunch and Learn

DIY Video For Professionals - February 21, 2024 12:10 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
G'day, Legends! Welcome to another episode of DIY Video for Professionals, the podcast where we dive into the secrets of mastering on-camera presence without the hassle. In this special Lunch and Learn edition, your host Chris Schwager (aka Schwags) takes you on a rollercoaster ride thr...

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Your Friend Facebook Turns 20

#5Things: This Week in Social - February 13, 2024 15:16 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This week we wish Facebook a happy 20th birthday, discuss AI tools that help shoppers, dive into a host of trend reports, and so much more.   The 5 Things:  Happy Birthday to Facebook, who turns 20! Amazon rolls out new AI tools to help shoppers.  A slew of trend reports explore the...

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171: Byron Trzeciak's SEO Odyssey Using Professional DIY Videos

DIY Video For Professionals - February 13, 2024 05:13 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Embark on a journey with DIY video virtuoso Chris Schwager, a.k.a. Schwags, and SEO sage Byron Trzeciak. Together, they unravel the secrets of building habits, optimising time, and fostering genuine connections through impactful content. Byron's SEO insights take center stage, shedding ...

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Florida Ban

#5Things: This Week in Social - February 06, 2024 15:14 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This week on the pod, we dive into the potential social media bans in Florida and break down stories from Meta, X formerly Twitter, and BeReal plus the return of One More Thing! The 5 Things:  Florida Houses passes a bill to ban social media for teens  Meta launches Llama, an AI prog...

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The DIY Video for Professionals Podcast Trailer

DIY Video For Professionals - February 02, 2024 06:42 - 57 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to DIY Video for Professionals podcast, your go-to space where Chris Schwager, the DIY maestro, dives into the nitty-gritty of creating stellar videos for professionals. But hold on, it's not just about perfecting scripts and camera tricks. Join Chris as he takes you beyond the ...

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169: DIY Video Unveiled: Clues from Mike Mortlock for Building Habits, Scaling Time, and Impactful Connections

DIY Video For Professionals - January 31, 2024 04:25 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Embark on a video adventure with Chris Schwager, the Godfather of DIY video production, and his guest Mike Mortlock. Together, they spill the beans on mastering DIY video, sprinkled with insights on habit-building, time-scaling, and crafting connections that resonate. Mike Mortlock, th...

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Ghosted by AI

#5Things: This Week in Social - January 15, 2024 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This week X pivots to video, AI tricks people, and TikTokers are mad at the kids in Sephora. We break it all down and share our resolutions!  The 5 Things:  X has TV shows now? Instagram Adds New Restrictions for Teens  Watch out for… AI Books? Tiktokers rant about ‘Sephora Kids' ...

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168: Hugh Reardon: From Dadpreneur to Deliberate Communicator

DIY Video For Professionals - January 06, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Join Chris and his guest, Hugh Reardon from BQ Bridge, in an engaging episode that unveils the secrets to successful business communication and the transformative journey of embracing the title "Dadpreneur." In this conversation, Chris and Hugh dive into the challenges businesses face w...

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Party Pod: What's Next in 2024

#5Things: This Week in Social - December 18, 2023 16:16 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
As 2023 draws to a close we pod-tificate about 2024! It’s our annual Party Pod with five panelists – we’re discussing what we see for the future of social media in the year ahead our favorite Things from 2023. We get into dating apps, subscription based social media, de-influence, Meta,...

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FOMO and Four Letter Words

#5Things: This Week in Social - December 11, 2023 19:02 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This week on the pod, Elon had some four letter words for advertisers and FOMO is a key driver of what keeps us on social platforms.  The 5 Things:  Elon Musk has Some Choice Words for Advertisers  A New Study Suggests Young People Are Only on Social because of FOMO TikTok has launc...

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How to Grow a Travel Audience In 2024

Indie Media Club - December 05, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Ever wondered how to turn your travel passion into a thriving online venture? Dive into this episode with Kyle Kroeger—Founder & CEO at ViaTravelers—as he shares the secrets behind transforming a personal blog into a global travel platform.  Host Ben Aston explores Kyle's content strategy, aud...

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Make The Goose Sillier

#5Things: This Week in Social - December 04, 2023 17:01 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This week on the pod, we learn why Burlington, VT  is a cultural center for music listeners and how AI users are making images "more," "tastier," and "sillier".  The 5 Things:  Other Platforms Should Watch Out, as TikTok Expands it's Territory  Burlington, Vermont is Weirdly Popular ...

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167: Balancing Authenticity and Strategy on Social Media with Mary Anne Amies

DIY Video For Professionals - November 21, 2023 11:41 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Dive into the unfiltered world of business with Chris, your host, on another episode of "Video Made Simple". In this candid conversation, Chris is joined by the dynamic Mary Anne Amies, a seasoned expert in digital marketing. Together, they explore the intricate balance between authenti...

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5Things with Amelia Hruby

#5Things: This Week in Social - November 20, 2023 15:55 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
On this episode of 5Things we welcome Amelia Hruby. Amelia is a writer, educator and podcaster with a PhD in philosophy from DePaul University. Amelia departed from social media and launched Off the Grid, a podcast that talks about how to leave social media without losing all your clien...

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Stuffing the Bird App

#5Things: This Week in Social - November 13, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
A lot is cooking this week as Meta, X, YouTube and Open AI all gear up for their next course. Meta is in hot water, X is stuffing the app, and so much more! The 5 Things:  EU moves to ban use of personal information for targeted advertising on Meta platforms Elon's plans for his e...

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Doctors, Lawyers, and Influencers

#5Things: This Week in Social - November 07, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This week we talk about social media and SCOTUS, doctors and ai, Elon and X, and who is using TikTok in interesting ways. The Things:  SCOTUS Hears Cases on if Public Officials can Block Other Social Media Users  What Do Doctors Think about the Use of AI in Medicine? (LINK) Checkin...

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Matchmaker Matchmaker Catch Me a Tinder Date

#5Things: This Week in Social - October 30, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
How addictive is Instagram? Can a social media app be good for our mental health? Would you recommend friends on Tinder? We dive into this and more! The 5 Things:  Parents and Forty State AGs Team up to go after Meta, Claiming Apps are Addictive for Kids.  New App, Dayyly claims t...

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The Dollar Store

#5Things: This Week in Social - October 23, 2023 15:13 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This week the team dives into the serious situation on X and Meta around the misinformation surrounding the war in the middle east. The team also discusses ByteDance, BeReal and partnership on TikTok.  The Things:   Misinformation policies and measures are being put to the test across...

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Is LinkedIn Cringe?

#5Things: This Week in Social - October 16, 2023 15:35 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Are brands still funny on social? Are teens loving LinkedIn? We discuss these questions and more on this episode of the #5Things The 5 Things:  An NYT article asks if brand humor is still funny on social?  Instagram considers new options for audience groups on Stories Teenagers are ...

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Slow Jamming the News

#5Things: This Week in Social - October 09, 2023 09:42 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Would you pay for TikTok or Instagram? Are platforms limiting news sites? Did Tom Hanks do an ad for a dental plan? We dive into all of these question and more on this week's #5Things.  The Things:  TikTok and Meta Float Platform Subscriptions to Access Ad-Free Scrolling.   Are Socia...

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166: Unlocking Purpose: Finding Meaning Beyond Business Grind with Hugh Reardon

DIY Video For Professionals - October 04, 2023 22:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Ever find yourself lost in the grind of your business, wondering about its true "why"? Are you working hard but lacking a clear purpose? In this compelling episode, Hugh Reardon (Founder of BQ Bridge) sits down with Chris Schwager (Video Marketer and Co-Founder of Ridge Films) to unpack...

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Swiping Right

#5Things: This Week in Social - October 03, 2023 17:26 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This week the team dives into a study from the New York Times that looks at the effects of social media on a teen's brain! Plus a few apps we don't give enough love too, and then TikTok.  The Things:  New York Times looks at the effects of Social Media on a Teen's Brain Tinder is rol...