Limelight Diy

A special unplanned "Sorta'sode" episode of LimeLight DIY as we dive into the inexplicably self-destructive behavior of some YouTubers once they have reached the top. Shane Dawson, ProJared, Logan Paul, and James Charles all seemed to self destruct at the top of their games, but what caused them self immolation, and what lessons can we learn?

Of of the questions that comes up more often than nearly any other is how an independent creator can make money off of a YouTube channel, podcast, or other platform. Today's guest David Eisenhauer from Cinemasickness has not only build a thriving YouTube channel, but also a "real" business that naturally grew out of his passion and that provides he and his family with a solid monthly income- and today, he share with you how he made it happen- and how you can too!

If there is one thing that most creators have in common, it's a desire to break the mold and to try something different. The problem is that society doesn't often rewards us for sticking with the same old same old.    That frustration - to yearn to do something different but to be expected to tow the line has driven DeShawn from Negrorlando to consistently reinvent himself. Today we'll dive into how to be different while still growing your platform through the changes!

While some creators were complaining that there's no room for new blood at the top, Sauce Stache creator and host Mark Thompson was blazing his own trail. Hosting a cooking show made for epicureans and laymen alike, Mark is a self taught dynamo, cooking up success and sampling from the many dishes of knowledge placed before him.  Today, Mark joins us to share some of what he has learned about building an audience, going full time, and how Facebook Watch might be the alternative to YouTube that we've all been waiting for!

We all start off passionate about our platform but what happens when that passion just isn't enough any more? what happens when you have put legitimate blood, sweat, and tears into a project that just doesn't seem to be giving you enough return on your investment anymore?   Greg from Greg's Game Room and from Adventures by George joins us to chat about his own transition from one channel to the next, and how we was able to find a passionate new audience by embracing his own passion... and about when he knew it was time to make the change.

Michael and Becca from NTL Vlogs jump on this week's podcast to delve deep into how they grew their channel's community (the NTL Family) into the active, tight knit, and fast growing group that it has become. If you a YouTuber, Podcaster, Writer, Blogger, Filmmaker or performer who is looking to grow, chances are you will need to learn the fine art of building a community around your brand, and Michael & Becca could not be better teachers!

It's been 2 months since I first published 3 episodes of LimeLight DIY, and creating 10 episodes has actually taught me quite a bit- if you are a podcaster, a youtuber, writer, or any other sort of independent creator, hopefully you can learn a few things from my story as well!

Tom Schwab quite LITERALLY wrote the book on getting booked on podcast and today he's with us to talk about  what YOU can do to get yourself booked on more podcasts as well!   The man behind Interview Valet, a published author on the subject, and a frequent guests on some of the worlds biggest podcasts himself, Tom will show you exactly what it takes to be interview worthy and how to leverage that to grow your own platform!

On today's episode, David Spano of The Game Fix Show will walk us through what it takes to break into the big leagues professionally (David produces Sports Radio at a major market station in Cleveland as well as engineers broadcasts for the Cleveland Browns), how Game Fix has grown from a tiny niche show to a weekly powerhouse that partners with such fan favorite brands as Wizard, and how you can stand out in a crowded market of wanna-be broadcasters by combining the right attitude with a good dose of knowledge, and the right tools to get your name out there.

Krazy Joe from the Megapodtastic podcast drops by to share his experiences growing the show from a Sci-Fi Talk 'Em Up to a fan favorite pop culture hit, including how he found two communities to tap into and how to go about booking celebrity guest for your podcast!

If you are a creator who has been giving some thought to booking appearances or speeches at meetings or conventions, today's guest Brandon Specht has exactly the info you need to know to get your self your first booking! Brandon will detail his experiences booking talent for Free Play Florida and what conventions and meeting planners are looking for in a guest appearance!

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to not only make a living off of your art, but to build an entire LEGITIMATE business around it?    Isaac Woodby- creator of animation studio MonsterTruck Ninja can (And WILL) tell you all about what it's like to do just that. This alumni of the Second City school of comedy and professional animator joins us to talk about how to build a business around your limelight, how to use passion projects to drive more business, and how to go viral with the help of retired superheroes.

A Crash Course On Guerrilla Marketing Yourself In Hollywood with actor, comedian, writer, director, dancer and pitchman Nathan Barnatt

Jackie from Super Enthused is experiencing the kind of growth most creators can only dream of! In less than a year she's built 5K and counting subscribers for her travel show on YouTube, with no sign of the momentum slowing down!    Today Jackie will go over what has helped her maintain her exponential growth and how you too can be super enthused about your platform!

In this episode of the LimeLight DIY podcast, YouTube star, semi-pro wrestler, and possum enthusiast Jacob the Carpetbagger swings in from the Carpet-Bunker to chat about doubling his already sizable audience in one year, what it takes to go "full time" on your platform, and some of the dangers that come with being a full time resident of the limelight.

The commemorative kick off episode of LimeLight DIY- THE Podcast for the independent creator (youtuber, podcaster, writer, author, musician, artist, speaker, etc) looking to build their own platform when they don't have unlimited resources!

Chris Akin has done or BEEN nearly EVERYTHING in his life: Military veteran, survivor of a horrific accident that would have killed most anyone, multifaceted entrepreneur, published author, newspaper owner and publisher, podcaster, radio shock jock, speaker... he's a busy dude.   Thankfully, not too busy to take a couple of moments to chat with us today about his amazing career and how he was able to kick down doors through sheer power of will and personality. Chris will go into detail on how he created a place for himself on one of the nations most respected radio stations, how he got 5 books published, and how he has built a growing business empire that gives him the freedom to continuously try new things!