In this episode, Nick Chamberlain from NCC Audio and I talk about the step-by-step process for you to start your own podcast. Podcasting is a great tool for becoming a better communicator and networker. We dive into the steps from recording equipment to planning your episodes to publishing your podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Nick shares how people can monetize a podcast or use it to grow their business, cause, or non-profit. 🎯 SHOW NOTES *COMING SOON* 🎒 RESOURCES (contains paid/affiliate links) ➡️ Riverside: A great tool for recording remote podcasts ➡️ Descript: A next-gen video editing tool where you can edit videos like word documents ➡️ Nick's Jumpstart Guide to Podcasting ➡️ Logic Pro ➡️ Pro Tools ➡️ Adobe Audition Follow Nick https://nccaudio.com [email protected] Instagram ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess All Podcast Links:  https://linktr.ee/tbmshow Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqw Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessy Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus:   YouTube:  https://youtube.com/pauldittus IG:  https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/pauldittus Website:  https://pauldittus.com Hosted by Paul Dittus (@pauldittus)

In this episode, Nick Chamberlain from NCC Audio shares his wisdom on podcasting. Nick is a podcast production specialist and runs his own podcast business, NCC Audio. Nick talks about his journey from being a music major to starting a position as an audio engineer for the Catholic Answers Live Show. We dive into who should make a podcast, why you should consider podcasting and the benefits of podcasting. 🎯 SHOW NOTES [0:00]  From Music to Audio Engineering [3:15] From Radio to Podcasting [10:41] Why You Should Consider Making a Podcast [12:45] Why People Listen to Podcasts [16:18] The Benefits of Having a Podcast [17:46] Podcasting Makes You a Better Communicator [18:40] Podcasting is a Great Networking Tool [20:13] What to Expect in Your First 10 Episodes [22:41] Outro 🎒 RESOURCES 6 Figure Creative Podcast Follow Nick https://nccaudio.com [email protected] Instagram ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess All Podcast Links:  https://linktr.ee/tbmshow Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqw Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessy Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus:   YouTube:  https://youtube.com/pauldittus IG:  https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/pauldittus Website:  https://pauldittus.com Hosted by Paul Dittus (@pauldittus)

In this episode, Ryan Beck shares his journey with Ship 30 for 30 and reviews the experience. Ryan dives into the philosophy behind the program, what it's done for him, and what it is. Ship 30 for 30 helps you write 30 atomic essays in 30 days challenging you to write consistently. This helps you get past the perfectionistic mindset and just start producing content. 🎯 SHOW NOTES [0:00]  Coffee or Tea [1:42] Ryan's Minimalist Life [2:25] Stories from Camp [7:42] Ryan's Creative Journey [10:19] What is Ship 30 for 30 [13:19] Ship 30 for 30 Philosophy [13:56] The Ship 30 for 30 Experience [14:49] Quantity to Quality [16:10] What is a "Digital Garden"? [21:04] Ryan's Catalyst to start Ship 30 for 30 [24:13] Outro [25:58] Hardcover or Softcover 🎒 RESOURCES Follow Ryan Beck:  https://twitter.com/ryn_bck http://ryanbeck.co/  ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess All Podcast Links:  https://linktr.ee/tbmshow Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqw Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessy Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus:   YouTube:  https://youtube.com/pauldittus IG:  https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/pauldittus Website:  https://pauldittus.com Hosted by Paul Dittus (@pauldittus)

In this episode, Ryan Beck shares why he believes Twitter is better than Instagram, how he occasionally replaces his iPhone with a notebook, and more! Ryan Beck is a dad of two that writes about digital minimalism and productivity. 🎯 SHOW NOTES [0:00] Apple or Android [1:27] Steve Jobs or Elon Musk [1:44] Instagram or Twitter [4:46] Paper or Digital Planner [8:05] Audiobook or Podcast [11:25] An item under $100 you Love and Use Every Day [12:13] Small vs Large Notebooks [15:15] Amplenote [17:38] Ryan Beck's Current Projects [18:25] Outro   🎒 RESOURCES Follow Ryan Beck: https://twitter.com/ryn_bck http://ryanbeck.co/ Ryan's Affiliate Link for Amplenote: https://www.amplenote.com/?ref=I4YHVK4DG  ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess All Podcast Links:  https://linktr.ee/tbmshow Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqw Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessy Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow    ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus:   YouTube:  https://youtube.com/pauldittus IG:  https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/pauldittus Website:  https://pauldittus.com Hosted by Paul Dittus (@pauldittus)

In this episode, I look back at 7 messy highlights of 2021. On the podcast, I don’t want to just talk theory, but also demonstrate how embracing the messiness of life can lead to a more enriching life. These messy moments of 2021 include: starting CrossFit, starting a new career, moving to a new state, starting a YouTube channel, and more! Taking on the messiness allowed for new opportunities and growth. Even though it was hectic, I’m so glad for the new adventures that began as a result.  I’ve learned so much by just starting and kicking my perfectionism to the side. Every video I make or podcast I record has shown me ways to improve that just learning about online would never have shown me directly. Stick around and I’ll share how I’ve been able to enjoy more books and podcasts at the end. 🎯 SHOW NOTES [0:00] Overview of the Messiness [1:55] Starting CrossFit   [2:37] Starting a New Job [3:09] The Move to Tennessee   [5:21] Dedicated Studio Space [6:22] Starting a YouTube Channel   [8:06] Starting a Podcast [10:24] From Google Pixel Android to Apple iPhone iOS   [14:28] The Takeaway to Read More Books   ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess ➡️ You can also follow me here:   YouTube:  https://youtube.com/pauldittus IG:  https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/pauldittus Website:  https://pauldittus.com Hosted by Paul Dittus (@pauldittus)

In this episode, Paul and Spencer explore 4 areas of life that will make the biggest impact in your life this year. We will give you 4 takeaways for each area that you can apply today. These pillars of life are your physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. We apply the  When you work on one or more of these areas, you can become fully alive as you seek to live life to the full. The Beautiful Mess Show Episode 006   🎯 SHOW NOTES [0:00] Welcome and Quick Update [1:56] Winston Churchill's The Man in the Arena [2:50] 4 Areas of Life to Be Fully Alive this Year [5:03] The Physical Element of Life [5:20] Spencer's Personal Training Experience [6:56] How Paul Started CrossFit [7:53] Why Community is Important to Get Fit [8:46] The Emotional Element of Life [9:40] How to Navigate Relationships with a Busy Schedule [10:45] You Have to Put an Effort In to Build Friendships [12:08] Volunteer Your Time and Mentor Others [12:58] Start a Business with Your Friends [14:11] Starting the Podcast [14:57] Setup a Weekly Phone Call [15:37] The Intellectual Area of Life [16:53] Books vs Podcasts [18:21] YouTube University [18:41] Books We Are Reading [20:04] Always Have a Reading List [20:32] The Spiritual Area of Life [22:58] Find Time for Silence [25:10] The Takeaway [30:32] Ikea Plant Sponsor [31:52] Takeaways Continued   🎒 RESOURCES ➡️ The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly ➡️ Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker ➡️ Chief Marketing Officers at Work by Josh Stiemle ➡️ Ikea Plants ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus ➡️ Follow Spencer Pugh Hosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh

Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh share how to get started on YouTube. If you've been interested in starting a YouTube channel, but don't know where to start this episode is for you. In this episode, you will learn what gear you need, how to understand and succeed on the YouTube algorithm, and what are the key metrics that you should watch for a successful YouTube channel. Episode 005   🎯SHOW NOTES [0:00] How We Got Started on YouTube [5:28] What Gear Do You Need to Start [6:14] How to Create Successful Content on YouTube [8:00] Why Consistency is Important [9:23] What Metrics to Look for to Succeed in the YouTube Algorithm [11:24] The 3 Elements of a YouTube Video: Hook, Content, CTA [12:02] How to Keep Viewers Engaged with Your Content [14:50] It’s a Process: You Need to Put in the Reps [18:25] Just Start and Learn as You Go [19:40] The Takeaways ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus ➡️ Follow Spencer Pugh Hosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh

Is it still worth going to school? Paul and Spencer talk about their experience going to college and whether it was worth going or not. Can you learn just as much from online learning as a traditional education? In this episode, we help navigate education in 2021. 🎯 SHOW NOTES [0:00] Welcome and Quick Update [1:35] Traditional Education vs YouTube University [2:56] Should You Go to College? [5:00] Would You Change Anything if You Went Back? [8:38] What if Your Kid Wants to Be a YouTuber [10:07] What about the genius dropouts like Steve Jobs? [11:20] Is College a Waste of Time and Money? [15:37] Do You Regret Going to College? [17:41] The Cost of College and Student Loans [19:29] Know Your Why Behind Going to School [20:09] How to Continue Learning Outside of School [24:18] Cohorts vs MOOCs Based Learning [28:23] Pat Flynn's Experience with Cohorts and MOOCs [30:40] Should You Take or Sell Online Courses? [34:29] Don't Let Learning Get in the Way of Starting Messy [35:58] The Takeaway ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus ➡️ Follow Spencer Pugh Hosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh

In this episode, Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh talk about how to overlap into work you are passionate about without getting burnt out. Do you have a job that's sucking away your creativity? Maybe you've always wanted to start a business, but don't know how to do it while working a full-time job. We'll explain why and how to transition into meaningful work that you love without getting burnt out in the process. 🎯 SHOW NOTES 0:00 Stats for the TBM Show 1:17 Why Overlap into Work You Love 3:52 What are Golden Handcuffs 6:15 Where to Get the Energy to Make the Change 7:37 How to Overlap into Work You Love 9:20 Sean McCabe's Overlap Story 10:16 How Paul Overlapped into a New Career 10:58 Why It's Important to Have a Guide 11:48 Spencer's Experience Starting a Business 13:44 You Don't Have to Figure Out Your Entire Life Today 15:27 Your Experiences Can Help You in the Future 17:20 Steps to Overlap into Work You Love 18:25 Write Out Your Life Goals 20:57 Passion vs Day Job 22:39 Find Passion Projects in Your Current Job 23:55 Start a Side Project for Your Company 24:45 Laser Focus 25:57 You Need to Put in the Reps 26:37 Focus on the Measurables You Can Control 28:37 Invent Work for Yourself 29:10 Free to Paid 32:39 Overlap Helps You Avoid Compromising Your Values 33:06 Use Your Free Projects as Case Studies 33:56 Find a Mentor 35:29 Start Journaling at 6am Next 30 Days 37:30 The 3 P's of Accountability 38:41 Be Comfortable Saying No 39:00 Key Takeaways to Overlap To learn more about overlapping into work you love check out Sean Mccabe's book, Overlap. ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus ➡️ Follow Spencer Pugh Hosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh

In this episode, Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh talk about tools and tactics for achieving better productivity. Do you have a productivity system helping you succeed each day? Tools like Asana, Notion and ClickUp can be great resources for better productivity. Paper vs. Digital, why you should have a productivity system, and more! 🎯 SHOW NOTES – Apps we use and love. – To-do list bankruptcy – Idea of using a defined set of tools for specific tasks: task management, storage/file system, password managers, note-taking app, calendar – Examples of when we feel the most productive – Is there such a thing as being too productive? When does “productivity” get in the way of just getting stuff done. – Paper vs. Digital – Activities that can recharge your productivity. – Unhealthy Views of Productivity ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess Subscribe on YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus Newsletter Subscribe on YouTube Instagram Twitter ➡️ Follow Spencer Pugh Website Subscribe on YouTube Instagram Spencer's Podcast Hosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh