posted on July 28th, 2010
In a shocking announcement, John Reese recently shared that he sold everything he owned and was off to travel the world. The only material possessions he had left fit into a backpack he carried with him as he set out on the journey.
You can read the entire letter from JR on John Chow’s blog: Why I Just Sold All My Possessions And Killed My Facebook Account
In another interesting announcement, Michelle MacPhearson shared that she was “downgrading her life” in a blog post titled How To Have Freedom. She talks about possessions as responsibilities, and how we’re killing our own freedom.
I found both of their notes interesting – and inspiring. It really gave me pause for thought, and had me analyzing my own lifestyle choices & goals…
Category: Coffee Break!
posted on July 16th, 2010
I’m sure you’ve been wondering why it’s so quiet here at ClickNewz, and whether I ever made it back from vacation – or not. 
LOL I did make it back, and I had a wonderful (completely unplugged) 6-day vacation.
I returned a week ago Monday, in good condition even, but things went downhill from there. In fact, I’m not entirely sure where the last 10 days went at all. On my end, it felt like the last week or so crawled by at a snails pace, and disappeared into thin air at the speed of light, all at the same time.
Blame the vacation, the dog days of summer, the idea of being unplugged for that long (given it was my first true unplugging -ever!). Or maybe it’s just life… and the typical highs & lows for us manic entrepreneurs. Whatever the case, I took it a step further and iced that cake with pure insanity: I quit smoking.
Category: Coffee Break!
posted on June 25th, 2010
If you’re creating a video podcast, the process is pretty much the same as an audio podcast. For the complete process, see my checklist for how to create a podcast.
The main difference is that you’ll need a video camera & video editing software. There are also a few more marketing angles you can use to promote a video podcast.
Keep in mind that you can easily do both. A podcast doesn’t have to be one or other other, but can be a combination of media files. See What is a Podcast? for details.
There are a variety of ways to create a video podcast. You have your traditional “talking head” video where you record yourself talking or giving a demonstration. You can also create screencasts for things like software or web-based tutorials. There’s also side-by-side Skype video interviews. Lots of options!
Category: Podcasting
posted on June 25th, 2010
Continuing with the series on how to create a podcast, we’ll look at the hardware and software you need to create and share your podcast. Or- the technical side of podcasting.
Fortunately it wasn’t nearly as technical or difficult as I originally thought it would be. I think you’ll be surprised at just how easy (and inexpensive) it is to get started.
The process of creating a podcast is fairly simple. You record it, share it, and promote it. I’ll break it down into a simple checklist for each of those 3 tasks…
Category: Podcasting
posted on June 22nd, 2010
Guest post by Alice Seba of Contentrix.com
Today’s technology makes it easy to brainstorm and create content on the go.
Just look at Lynn’s gadget closet – she’s got a Droid, an iPad, MacBook, a handheld video camera… and certainly plenty more handy dandy tools.
This girl can write it, record it and even publish it from absolutely anywhere!
But the good news is, you don’t need to buy all the coolest tools and gadgets to create content on the go.
You probably have what it takes to put together several weeks of content in the next few days…even if you don’t take a step toward your computer. Personally, I have a busy life and my computer screen time is limited, so I work things in where I can…all the while keeping control of my life, my obligations and having fun too…
Category: Web Content Development
posted on June 21st, 2010
Today we’ll look at the biz side of podcasting, and specifically: how to make money doing a podcast.
When I flew to Portland to spend the day with Paul Colligan to learn how to create a podcast, this was one of my top questions.
I was very direct about it. I asked Paul, “What is the point of podcasting? (He took it very well -LOL) I went on to ask, “Is it all vanity – wanting to broadcast your voice out to the world – or is there an actual business model with profit potential to podcasting?”
He assured me that there were plenty of broke podcasters out there, but also that there was indeed a model – and multiple ways to make money with a podcast…
Category: Podcasting
