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Have you ever launched a new product or service? Did it fail miserably by your own unreasonable standards? Well, have I got the relatable show for you.

Listen in as I detail what went right and what went wrong with the launch of the membership site, Freight School Playbook.


My personal website links: 

• Logistics marketing services: Digital Dispatch
• Logistics marketing online courses: Freight School Playbook
• Entreprenuer cheat codes: Bonjour with Blythe

Find me on all the social media platforms by searching @blythebrum and/or @digidispatch

In the last few months, listeners and podcasters alike have been given a rare glimpse into the business side of big-time podcasters.

Between Joe Rogan taking a $100-million dollar licensing deal in his Spotify move to Joe Budden documenting his divorce from the same platform, we're finally starting to learn some concrete methods on how the biggest creators in the game are treating contracts, ads, and expectations. Add on the drama behind 'Call Her Daddy' and the hosts' battle for IP and we have a good look into where podcasters of all levels should place value.

In this show, I'm joined by Badr Milligan of The Shortbox Podcast and Al Pete of Mister Peterson's Neighborhood to discuss our takeaways from the listener's perspective as well as what lessons we'll use for our own shows moving forward.

Links from the show: 

• Joe Budden's announcement on leaving Spotify
• Charlamagne tha God's comments on Joe leaving
• Joe Budden's followup to the initial announcement
• Bill Burr's comments on Joe Rogan about protecting comics and creators
• Call Her Daddy's battle with Barstool for IP
• Barstool CEO Erika Nardini explaining why IP is so valuable 

My personal website links: 

• Logistics marketing: Digital Dispatch
• Entreprenuer cheat codes: Bonjour with Blythe

Find me on all the social media platforms by searching @blythebrum

TikTok’s rise in popularity isn’t without controversy.

Some of that worry has been orchestrated by other big tech jealous of that growth

Others are worried for more geopolitical reasons.

But for a lot of creators, like myself, Tiktok has been far and away the most enjoyable app in years.

Especially during COVID--where it forced me to learn video editing on the fly and challenge myself on a new platform.

I’m not alone as the app has skyrocketed in growth--and because the company’s owner, Bytedance is located in China, that obviously creates some issues like getting banned by the US government.

So as content creators what do we do? How do we protect ourselves and the content we’ve spent a lot of time and energy on? Listen to the latest episode as host Blythe Brumleve dives into the strategies.


Links mentioned during the show:

• Get a copy of your TikTok files from FYP.RIP
• Patreon in danger?

My personal website links: 

• Logistics marketing: Digital Dispatch
• Entreprenuer cheat codes: Bonjour with Blythe

Find me on all the social media platforms by searching @blythebrum

A lot of projects were put on hold during the Covid quarantine. And while the lockdowns forced me to throw my 2020 content plan in the trash--it led to a new opportunity that seems to be evolving daily.

Listen to the podcast I recorded to help launch Freight School Playbook--a membership community to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs, marketers, and sales departments in the trucking and logistics space by providing courses that cut through the digital media noise.

Naturally, with any fluid project, there are already improvements being made to the platform--which has resulted in the need to re-record the launch materials. But we do this for good reason as we've got to include more educators excited to share their expertise with the transportation world.

Stay tuned for more upcoming updates but until then, join the waitlist to learn more as we get closer to launch at → https://FreightSchoolPlaybook.com 

If you're in business or sales, you've likely experienced an event/conference being outright canceled or turned into a virtual event.

And while many of us roll our eyes at the mere thought of attending another Zoom call--the truth is virtual events are here to stay.

So how do we make them not suck?

In this episode, I'm diving into the key takeaways of what makes for a great virtual conference or event so you can apply those tips to your own meetup without, ya know, breaking social distancing rules. For my logistics people, if you participated in Freightwaves Live at Home event, you know exactly what I'm about to discuss.

Check the timestamps to jump to a specific topic.


Watch the video for this show: https://youtu.be/-iEjF3LleeA


Checkout Freightwaves Live at Home content: https://live.freightwaves.com/


Links mentioned during the show:

• Creating your 2020 Content Plan
• Podia's insight into a great virtual retreat
• iBreakthrough Virtual Event Software
• Switcher Studios broadcasting software

My personal website links: 

• Logistics marketing: Digital Dispatch
• Entreprenuer cheat codes: Bonjour with Blythe

Everyone knows the restaurant industry is currently in shambles with the on-going drama from the ‘Rona. This global pandemic has left thousands--possibly millions--without the income they’re used to earning by waiting tables and serving drinks.

As an 8-year FOH worker who waitressed at many restaurants, golf courses, bars, and events, I can tell you with confidence the skills I learned while waiting tables help me run two businesses and several side hustles. 

In this show, I break down those 4 skills that hopefully will inspire my fellow SIN workers to either continue their path in the industry—Or to find a new career to fuel their passions.  

About This Show:

Bonjour with Blythe covers the wins, losses, and lifestyle around being a present-day entrepreneur.

Contrary to popular belief, freelancing and entrepreneurialism are not all working out of coffee shops and taking insta-friendly vacations. There are real challenges (and tears!) involved with running your own business. But there are also a lot of perks; which host Blythe Brumleve hopes to share both sides of the coin in this show. 

Check out the blog (linked above) to find links to past shows, videos, and stalk me on your social network of choice. Unless you're a Titans fan. Then you're just mental. 

Running into a creative block is a given with most career choices. But trying to overcome a creative block while you’re dealing with uncontrollable global stressors like COVID19?!?! That just seems like the cruelest double whammy–which most folks are dealing with right now.

Suffering through it myself, I wondered how are creative blocks started and how can you move past them?

I share some tips on how I’ve been coping with overworked stress + global pandemic stress to work past my creative blocks in hopes it might help anyone else facing this same conflict.

Snag the show notes for this episode via the blog.


About This Show:

Bonjour with Blythe covers the wins, losses, and lifestyle around being a present-day entrepreneur.

Contrary to popular belief, freelancing and entrepreneurialism are not all working out of coffee shops and taking insta-friendly vacations. There are real challenges (and tears!) involved with running your own business. But there are also a lot of perks; which host Blythe Brumleve hopes to share both sides of the coin in this show.

Working from home isn't for everyone. But I'm one of the weirdos who absolutely LOVES it. So with the 'Rona wreaking havoc on society and how we conduct our everyday lives, I thought I'd share my best work from home tips to keep you productive but most importantly, keep you sane.

ALSOOOOOOO I realize this is a tough time for a lot of businesses and conferences who aren't sure how to take their efforts online. I'm offering FREE zero-obligation consultations on how to best tackle that challenge. I might not have all the answers you're looking for but I'll gladly help out my fellow business owners in showing them how they can do it in the most affordable way possible. Hit my email blythe @ brumlevebrands dot com or social channels and let's all help each other during this crisis.


Tips + Links Mentioned During the Video

• Zoom Video Conferencing: Yes, this is the one with the face filter. Also great for conducting your podcasting interviews too!
• Marinara Pomodoro Method: here's a link to the Chrome browser extension that I use.
• Brain.FM: the scientifically proven background music that helps with productivity. You can use my referral link and try it out for freeeeeeee.
• I also started a thread on Twitter asking businesses who are planning to go the remote work route and tips to improve the process. There are some quality replies that include security setups and VPN access that could prove useful to any business taking this plunge. One of the biggest simple but effective takeaways? Buy a hotspot and stop downloading coupons on the internet.
• Working out at home with no equipment: there are plenty of videos to be found on YouTube but here is a link to one of my favs. 

BONUS TIP: Invest in a Project Management Tool

Something I've mentioned on previous shows is using a project management tool like Monday.com. I use this tool daily and would not be able to handle as many projects and freelancers as I do without it. It's an essential part of my workday but as with any new software tool, it's essential to know a loose plan of what you're work processes look like. Then and ONLY then will a new tool like this be able to help.

They even have some great templates to get started such as managing your team remotely with the added bonus of free accounts to all nonprofits during this Coronvirus pandemic.

 

SUPER BONUS TIP: Get Educated

The best answer to a growing panic is to get educated. Don't be like those anti-vaxxers you read and shake your head at on Facebook. Instead, hear from medical professionals who have studied infectious diseases their entire lives like Michael Osterholm who was a guest this week on Joe Rogan.

Watch the entire thing and encourage all of your friends and family to do the same. Then stay updated with the latest news and health advice from one of the best channels on YouTube, Healthcare Triage.

In January most of us are excited to get those New Year's goals going but are you staying dedicated or have you fallen off? I'm gonna share some tips on how I'm going to keep on track after slipping for a bit.

I'll also go into why you may want to hit pause on purchasing any new software and spill some truth about content marketing.

Be sure to check out the chapter markers for jumps to specific parts of the show.


Links mentioned: 

• Get your own Look Back//Plan Ahead workbook at FreePeriodPress.com 
• Planning your content marketing
• Tools like Dubsado, Monday.com, and Bench which are all used to run my business can be found on our dedicated Resources page.
• Influencer gossip stories are the best
• The tweet that sparked the debate between Hustle Culture and practicing self-care. But burnout is real and while meditation can help, like most things in life, you gotta work at it. 
• Celebrating global good news from Bloomberg. 

Content Marketing Links Mentioned: 

• Lilo Social created a break-even social calculator so you know the ROI for social media posts/ad spend
• A bunch of CMO's tell Forbes what will happen or keep happening in the marketing world for 2020
• Garth Manthe shares some tips on spicing up your Instagram stories
• Adblock Plus is getting smarter
• Hubspot and Moz's lessons on adapting to the new era of search
• Adweek's tweet thread about what they've learned about podcasting after 182 episodes
• If you're producing content and tracking analytics, you need to be aware of California's new Consumer Privacy Laws.
  • Yes, it even affects podcasters.
• Mathew Woodward's 8 Frameworks for Amazing Content (think list posts, how-to posts, case studies, etc...)

About This Show:

Bonjour with Blythe covers the wins, losses, and lifestyle around being a present-day entrepreneur.

Contrary to popular belief, freelancing and entrepreneurialism are not all working out of coffee shops and taking insta-friendly vacations. There are real challenges (and tears!) involved with running your own business. But there are also a lot of perks; which host Blythe Brumleve hopes to share both sides of the coin in The Scouting Report show.

When your business is the art of selling services, time is your commodity. But why do so many brands and freelancers waste that time on things that don't have a positive ROI?

Listen as I debate the article that originally spawned this conversation along with solutions on how to avoid those pick your brain meetings, free work solicitations, and more by treating time as your most important commodity.



From Blythe Brumleve of Digital Dispatch, this is 'lunch break nuggets', marketing and digital media insights in a bite-size form designed to fuel your growth.

• This debate was inspired by the article "Why I charge people to get coffee with me."
• Watch the video on this topic here. 
• Like this show? Listen to the full podcast episode here. 

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