The Hive Podcast

We are back with another live-stream episode of The Hive Podcast. Is it possible to choose the right camera in 2023? Join Josh Sattin and me as we dive deep into the latest cameras and talk about choosing the right camera when there are so many options. I'll share my recent dilemma when buying a new camera and how I finally settled on the right one for me.

Is podcasting dead in 2023? Hey, it's your host Jared Spink, listen in as I will dive into an article from The Verge about the slowdown in new podcasts. In This episode, I'll also go over some significant changes YouTube is making for podcasts in their YouTube Music app and what that means for the future of podcasting.

This week I sit down with a talented content creator and filmmaker, Christopher Franklin. Chris has been creating videos on youtube for a while now and I first came across his channel when I was researching Blackmagic cameras. Since then Chris's channel has grown not just in size but also in the type of content he creates. Chris also does a lot of client work and we chat about how he shot a local ad that aired during the 2022 Super Bowl. Chris's journey in the camera space has had lots of twists and turns as he continues to look for the right camera for the job. Enjoy this episode!

Enjoy this solo episode as I talk about a sponsorship that didn't really work out and the headache it caused with recording a couple of guest episodes.

This week I welcome the marketing manager from FilmConvert & CineMatch. You'll learn precisely what these applications are and how they can transform your video footage and make color grading much easier. I use CineMatch on almost every single one of my video projects and I absolutely love it.   

This week I welcome back drone expert and YouTuber, Billy Kyle. Billy is one of those OG drone YouTubers. We dive into the advances we have seen in the drone industry since the last time he has been on the show, the botched release of the Mavic 3, what we would like to see from drone manufactures in 2023, and of course the FAA's implementation of remote ID. Enjoy as we talk all things drone. 

This week I welcome Carlo Stigliano to the show. Carlo is a talented cinematographer and DP. He has a fantastic YouTube channel where he shares a lot of on-set BTS and talks about more than just camera reviews and tutorials, Carlo dives into the mindset of being a cinematographer and creator. Enjoy this episode as you get to know Carlo and his amazing journey.

Super excited to have put out 100 episodes of the podcast! This week, a long-time friend of the show, Tom Buck, is back! We chat about the show's journey to 100 episodes, the ups, the downs, everything. Tom also shares his insights from podcasting over the years. It's a fun episode, which we did live and answered some Q&A's from the live broadcast. Enjoy!

This week I welcome a long-time friend of the podcast, Michael Soledad, back to the show. Michael and I dive deep into our thoughts on the current state of Youtube creation, particularly around product releases and product reviews. While it's ok to take inspiration from talented creators you look up to, we chat about how important it is that you be yourself and incorporate your voice and who you are into your own videos. Enjoy Episode 99!

This week I sit down with the co-founder of ModWood, David Tyler. ModWood has reinvented the desk space with its modular system. In this episode, David and I talk about how Modwood started, the processes of creating a product, the trials and errors that got them to where they are now, the idea behind the product, and ultimately how they have reinvented the desk space. Enjoy!

In this week's episode, I chatted with Katie Fawkes. Katie is the director of marketing at Ecamm and the Co-Host of The Flow, the Ecamm podcast where she and Doc Rock dive into the creative workflow of podcasting. Katie and I talked about her background, her role at Ecamm, the behind-the-scenes work that went into starting The Flow, and some cool upcoming features coming to Ecamm Live. 

This week I welcome back Doc Rock to the show. Doc is the community manager at Ecamm, a Content Creation Coach, Podcaster, and he hosts his own YouTube channel. Doc has many years of experience in the podcasting industry. In this episode, we chat about why you need to be incorporating video into your podcasts, and Doc shares what he learned at Podcast Movement as well as Leap Into Podcasting. 

This week I welcome Keely Dunn, aka Discord For Creators, to the show. Keely Dunn is a multipreneur content creator. As FHumpires, she educates field hockey umpires, players, coaches, and fans worldwide and supports umpires to perform at their best. With Discord for Creators, she works with content creators building engaged and valuable communities on Discord. In this episode, Keely educates me about Discord, what it is, how it works, and how it can be leveraged to build creative communities.

Welcome back to The Hive Podcast! This is a quick update on the show and about Leap Into Podcasting. Leap Into Podcasting is a free virtual conference happing this week that is being put on by the folks at Ecamm! If you have ever wanted to start a podcast or have one and want to grow it, this is the conference for you, did I mention it's free. I'll be speaking this Thursday and hope to see you there.   

This week I sit down and talk about digital marketing with Jared, also known as Jared Never Sleeps on all social platforms. Jared is a marketing expert and has been helping businesses for years grow their reach and impact through marketing on social platforms. We chat about how he got started, which was long before marketing on social media was even a thing, and some of the obstacles he faced along the way. If you use digital marketing for your clients or have an interest in growing your overall brand, I think you'll enjoy this conversation. 

I'm excited to welcome Diana Gladney back to the show. Diana is all about simplifying tech so that you can amplify your brand with video. In this episode, we dive into her journey on YouTube and the success that has come from working hard on what she's passionate about. Diana also shares how time management has helped her and there are some key points that can help all of us. Enjoy!

I'm happy to welcome Alex Serrao to the show. Alex is a talented real estate photographer, videographer, and entrepreneur. In this episode, I learn about Alex's business and how he is helping others grow a successful creative business. I know I've learned a lot from Alex in growing my own business and I'm sure you'll take away something from this episode. Enjoy!

This week I'm happy to welcome Heather Ramirez to the show. Heather is a fantastic creator and YouTube Coach. She's a big advocate for creator mental health and getting anyone who wants to create on YouTube on the right track for success. This week we not only talk about creator mental health, a massive issue in the creative space, but also bad YouTube advice, which can impact the mental health of creators. Enjoy!

This week I'm excited to welcome back Jordyn Dunseath. She's an amazing filmmaker with an incredible story. Not only will you hear about here journey involving a short film contest that Peter McKinnon put on, but you'll also hear us dive into the importance of creating with passion and purpose, not just for the numbers. Enjoy!

What will you do when you find success in your creative endeavor? How would you manage it all? In this episode, I welcome back Sidney Diongzon, a very talented video creator. Sidney was on the show more than a year and a half ago and since then has had tons of success as a content creator working with big brands on multi-video projects and even most recently, has partnered with sony to co-host their show The Lowdown. Sidney and I catch up and talk about how he manages it all. Enjoy!

Often times as creators, we feel stuck making the same content we always have. Do we have to stick with that content? Can we start evolving our content into something new? If so how? In this episode, I welcome back Travis Brown who has done just that and he shares his knowledge and experience on how he evolved his content from podcaster focus to a larger focus on content creation. 

Let's talk about some updates to the podcast, whats to come in season 3, that's right, season 3 starts in August. Oh and if you have ever wanted to try Ecamm, I'm going to tell you how to save big in July, don't miss out!

This week I dive into the business side of video production with Saj Adibs. Saj runs a video production company in Chicago and hosts a YouTube channel where he not only helps you be better filmmakers but also teaches you how to start and grow a successful video production company. Enjoy this episode as we talk about Saj's background and dive into the business of filmmaking.

This week I welcome back Doc Rock to show. Doc is the community manager at Ecamm, a Content Creation Coach, Podcaster, and he hosts his own YouTube channel on top of all that. Doc has many years of experience in the podcasting industry. In this episode, we chat about the early days of podcasting, how it has evolved, the abundance of podcasting apps, the good and bad of that, as well as the future of podcasting and Vodcasts. 

This week I chat with Mark Ellis. Mark runs a tech review channel on YouTube and went full-time as a creative the week we recorded the episode. We chat about his journey as a creative, how he started his channel, his viewpoint on the tech space on youtube, whether it's crowded or not, and YouTube creation as a business. We unpack a lot in this episode, enjoy!

This week I chat with John Owens, host of the YouTube Channel Frame Voyager. Frame Voyager is dedicated to telling stories and helping others find their story through crazy travel vlogs/competitions, camera tutorials, and other fun content! I first came across John's channel when I made the switch to Blackmagic cameras. In this episode John and I chat about his journey as a filmmaker, working with clients and of course Blackmagic cameras. 

This week I chat with Easton Bennett, a very talented filmmaker from the Midwest. We dive into how you can transition from being a freelance videographer to a full-service production company. I thoroughly enjoyed this topic because I'm exactly at that point in my business. If you ever wanted to take your business to the next stage, you'll love this episode. 

This week I sit down with James Hicks from Hicks New Media. James considers himself an Engineering Technologist and Creative Entrepreneur who is DRIVEN by discovery and FOCUSED on purpose. While each series on his channel has a specific target and focus - his primary goals are to Enlighten, Entertain and Educate AND to shine the light on topics that matter! Enjoy this episode as we discuss what it means to be focused.

This week I sit down with Lizz Dimaano from LizzLovesTech. Lizz is a fellow creator from San Diego and I love connecting with creators from my hometown. Lizz has built a fantastic community on Instagram of fellow tech lovers through her engaging content. In this episode Lizz and I talk about the Instagram platform, growing on YouTube, the rise of short-form content, Tesla, and tech. Enjoy as we nerd out on all this!

You'll no doubt feel motivated to get out there and create with your gear after this episode. This week's guest is Leo Keller. Leo is an extremely talented creator that creates fantastic content that's super engaging. He loves sharing the BTS of the content he creates and what you'll see is that he truly maximizes the gear he has, it never holds him back, and he comes up with unique solutions when he creates. Oh, and did I mention he is only 16! Enjoy this episode with a truly inspiring creator.

Join me and the host of Coffee With Creators, Michael Soledad, as we chat about Podcasting. We both started our podcasting journey around the same time and thought it would be fun to compare notes. This was a super fun episode and I know you'll enjoy it!

Matt, AKA NVZION, is a super talented product photographer. Over the last 3 years on Instagram, he's created a community of over 77,000 that enjoy his tech product photography. In this episode, Matt and I talk about the early days of his creative journey, funny stories about lighting his product photos, how Instagram has changed, and much more. Enjoy!

This week I welcome Jake Bernal to the show. Jake is a talented Freelance Photographer & Videographer. You may know Jake from his BTS work with iJustine & Armando Ferreira. Enjoy this episode as Jake and I talk about his journey as a creative professional and how overcoming self-consciousness about our work and who we are, can set us off on the creative journey we envisioned for ourselves. 

Do you need to fit into a current niche on youtube? As content creators, we are told we need to niche down, but can we define our own niche, can we just create what we are interested in. I think you'll see with this conversation with Visionary Watts, it's totally fine to just start creating around your own interests. 

Let's talk drones with Eddie Nunes! Eddie is a talented and knowledgeable drone pilot and creative. You may know Eddie as the co-host of the weekly livestream Drone Brews. Eddie and I chat about his journey into the drone community, drone laws, and of course the new DJI Mavic 3. 

This week I sit down with Instagramer, YouTuber, and Podcaster, Jon Imperial. Jon is known for his amazing photos of desk setups, his tech reviews on YouTube and now his "Figuring It Out" Podcast. Enjoy as you learn about Jon's journey as a creative, and the motivation to help others with theirs with his new podcast. 

I've always felt like the outdoors and photography go hand and hand. That's why I was super excited to talk with this week's guest Josh Brown. Josh is an extremely talented Wildlife Photographer specializing in birds. If you are passionate about photography, you'll enjoy this episode as Josh and I dive into his journey into Wildlife Photography and how he is sharing his knowledge on YouTube. 

This week I welcome Alex Gear & Tech to the podcast. As his name suggests, Alex runs a gear & tech review channel. We dive into the topic of brand relationships and more importantly, how you build a relationship with a brand that's new, not as well known, and has little to no brand identity yet. I know you'll enjoy this episode and topic, enjoy!

This week I sit down with returning guest Dave Maze! Dave was Guest number 10 on the show and a lot has changed with his creative journey since being on the show the first time. Enjoy listening as Dave and I catch up and talk about all the changes. 

I had the privilege to sit down and speak with Patrick AKA Patrick Rambles. Patrick runs a tech review channel on YouTube and recently started a Livestream podcast, which I've been lucky enough to be on. In just about a year Patrick has grown his tech review channel to 31,000 subscribers. How? My takeaway from this conversation and Patrick's secret, keep improving with each piece of content you create. 

This week's guest has been a talent creator on the YouTube platform for nearly a decade. Kevin Ross, now known for his tech review videos, has spent the last 10 years on YouTube building an engaging brand to help people with their tech needs. From a family vlog channel to a tech review channel, Kevin's channel has evolved over his time on the platform as many creators have. His insights on the platform and his creative journey can benefit all of us!

This week I sit down with a longtime supporter of the podcast, Gary Cantrell. Gary is a talented content creator that hosts a channel with his cousin. Together they host a show called Gary & Larry's Edible Adventures, it's all about Good food & hanging out. In this episode I learn how Gary got started with the channel, how it is vlogging in public when out at these restaurants and his passion for concert photography. 

This week's guest is Josh Sattin! Josh is a talented documentary filmmaker with a channel around sustainable farming and he has started a second channel to share his filmmaking knowledge. We can all learn a lot from Josh when it comes to the quality of his videos, his technique, and his passion for what he creates. 

This week India Delgado joins me on the show! India is all about helping you digitally present your best self. Enjoy as we dive into that and the tools you need!

Growing a YouTube channel is hard! This week's guest has over half a million subscribers on his channel and knows a little something about growing a following on YouTube. I welcome Peter Lindgren back to the show as we discuss how his channel has continued to grow, unexpected challenges, starting a second channel, knowing your worth when working with brands, and much much more. 

Sometimes as creatives & entrepreneurs, we forget why we fell in love with creating. It could be because we put too much pressure on ourselves or we get caught up in client work and creating for others, whatever the case might be, it's important to remember why you started creating in the first place. Enjoy this episode with guest Guil Dormeus as we talk about that very topic, remembering why you started. 

We've all joked around about how some people use Zoom, heck even SNL has done skits on how unprofessional Zoom calls can be at times. Well, Cat Mulvihill's mission is to help us elevate the quality of our online workshops, webinars, and teaching so you can create content with impact. If you use zoom at any level, you'll love Cat's content and your sure to learn something from this episode. 

The Hive Podcast's first returning guests, Tom & Heather! Enjoy this episode as we talk about how Tom & Heather manage both being creatives, how they have impacted each other's creative process, and how they are building an online community.  

To kick off Season 2 of the podcast, I sit down and speak with Mr. CameraJunkie and we discuss the importance of Just Starting!