Clipped: Your Content Creation Toolkit

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How to Get Your Show Featured on Apple Podcasts: Follow These Tips! Feb 19, 2025

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Want your podcast to stand out and get featured on Apple Podcasts? Getting into Apple’s curated sections can skyrocket your visibility, attract new listeners, and establish credibility. But how does it actually happen? In this episode, Eric is breaking down what it takes to get Apple’s attention, the key strategies you need to implement, and common mistakes to avoid.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why being featured on Apple Podcasts can help grow your audience
The essential form you must fill out to be considered for a feature
Apple’s 4 Key Tips for Getting Featured:

Be Timely & Relevant – Connect your pitch to current events, holidays, or cultural moments
Create High-Quality Content – Apple looks for well-produced, engaging, and professional audio
Optimize Your Show Page – Your title, description, and artwork should be polished and compelling
Drive Engagement – Consistent releases, audience interaction, and strong listener retention matter

How to craft an effective pitch using these guidelines

Common mistakes that hurt your chances of getting featured

Why filling out the submission form accurately is a must

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🔗 Apple’s Feature Request Tips
🔗 Apple Podcast Feature Request Form

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How To Turn Amazon Influencer Videos Into a YouTube Side Hustle Feb 12, 2025

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Eric shares his latest side hustle—repurposing Amazon Influencer Program videos into a YouTube review channel. He breaks down why he started this experiment, his strategy for uploading videos quickly, and how he plans to monetize with Amazon affiliate links. Whether you're sitting on a backlog of content or looking for an easy way to generate extra income, this episode has insights on making the most of what you already have.

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The Process of Repurposing Amazon Influencer Videos:

Eric walks through his simple, no-frills approach to launching a YouTube review channel using content he already created. With hundreds of Amazon Influencer videos sitting in his account, he’s putting them to work with minimal effort. His strategy includes:

Uploading videos in bulk without custom thumbnails
Using AI-generated descriptions for speed and efficiency
Placing Amazon affiliate links in video descriptions to earn commissions
Setting up a separate Amazon affiliate account for tracking revenue
Testing paid ads to accelerate channel growth

Results So Far and What’s Next

Eric shares early results, including his subscriber count, top-performing video, and the small commissions he’s already earned. He also discusses the challenges of hitting Amazon’s minimum sales requirement to keep his new affiliate account active. Looking ahead, he plans to experiment with ads to see if he can grow the channel faster and turn it into a consistent revenue stream.

If you’re already in the Amazon Influencer Program, this episode is a must-listen for ideas on maximizing your content and making passive income.

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Top 5 Podcast Tools for Recording, Editing, Marketing, Audience Growth, and Discoverability Feb 05, 2025

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If you’re creating content, you might be making it way harder than it needs to be. The right tools can help you save time, improve quality, and grow your audience faster—without burning out.

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In this episode of Clipped, Eric is sharing five essential tools that will streamline your workflow and help you produce better content with less effort. Whether you're podcasting, editing, or marketing your show, these tools will level up your production and help you work smarter, not harder.

What You'll Learn:
🎙️ The best remote recording tool for crystal-clear audio & video
✂️ How to edit faster with AI-powered tools that remove filler words & enhance audio
📝 The easiest way to repurpose your content for blogs, social media, and newsletters
📩 Why an email list is essential for growing your audience (and the best tool for it)
📊 How to use keyword research to make content people are actually searching for

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✅ Riverside.fm – The best platform for recording high-quality remote audio & video: https://riverside.fm - Enter promo code CLIPPED for 20% off

✅ Descript – AI-powered editing to remove filler words, enhance audio, and edit with text: https://get.descript.com/w5g4ga8r6nss (affiliate)

✅ ChatGPT – Plan episodes, create social media content, and repurpose transcripts effortlessly: https://openai.com

✅ Beehiiv – Own your audience and build an email list for direct engagement: https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Eric-Montgomery (affiliate)

✅ Google Trends – Discover trending topics and create content people are actively searching for: https://trends.google.com/trends/

If you’re tired of struggling with content creation, this episode is a must-listen.

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The Marketing Touchpoints Playbook: Strategies To Win Over Your Audience Jan 29, 2025

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Eric dives into the concept of marketing touchpoints—what they are, why they matter, and how you can streamline your efforts to connect with your audience more effectively. With the increasing number of touchpoints required in today's content-saturated world, Eric shares actionable tips to help you grab attention, build trust, and convert leads faster.

The Evolution of Marketing Touchpoints:

Marketing touchpoints have evolved over time. What used to require just 7 touchpoints now often takes upwards of 20, thanks to the overwhelming flood of content in our daily lives. Reducing this number is critical for efficiently moving your audience closer to conversion.

By following these four strategies, you can streamline your touchpoint efforts:

Authenticity: Stay true to your voice and purpose. People connect with genuine and transparent creators.
Adding Value: Share expertise or bring joy—be it through education, entertainment, or inspiration.
Social Proof: Display testimonials, awards, or accomplishments to reinforce credibility.
Consistency: Maintain a steady output of content to build trust and keep your audience engaged.

By implementing these strategies, you'll not only stand out in a crowded digital landscape but also connect with your audience more effectively.

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How To Get More YouTube Views By Recording Screen Share Tutorials Jan 22, 2025

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In this episode, Eric dives into the power of screen share videos and how they can enhance your YouTube channel, engage your audience, and make your content more impactful. If you’re looking to deliver valuable, visually-rich information, screen share videos are the way to go.

Eric shares practical tips for creating these videos, explains why they work so well, and highlights the tools you need to get started. Tune in to learn how to make your videos stand out and keep your audience coming back for more.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Why screen share videos are ideal for educational and how-to content.
How screen sharing caters to visual learners and increases viewer engagement.
Examples of content types that benefit from screen sharing:

Business tutorials (accounting tools, spreadsheets, etc.)
Content creation workflows (editing videos, adding B-roll, podcast editing).
Design tips (photo editing in Photoshop, fixing white balance).

Techniques for integrating screen share into your video production:

Using a face bubble overlay for personal connection.
Alternating between screen share, face bubble, and studio shots for engagement.

Real-life analytics: How Eric’s screen share videos outperform other formats.
Why screen share videos are effective across niches, including comedy and interviews.
Tips for starting your own screen share video journey.

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The Reality of Work, Opportunities, and Family: Struggling to Make Money in a Capitalist World Jan 15, 2025

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Eric shares a raw and unfiltered perspective on the challenges of aligning one's work with personal values, especially for those with families. Reacting to a video from a content creator guru, the host criticizes the popular narrative of turning down financial opportunities for emotional alignment and argues that many people don't have the luxury to do so.

The rant covers burnout, the pressures of hustle culture, and the reality that most people do jobs they don't entirely like just to make ends meet. While some people can afford to make decisions based on emotional fulfillment, most of us are just trying to provide for our families and get through life’s daily challenges.

From addressing hustle culture to the realities of burnout, this episode is a no-BS take on what it means to grind, make ends meet, and find balance without getting lost in the noise of unrealistic expectations. Eric’s tackling the pressure of constant alignment and offering a perspective rooted in practicality, resilience, and hard work.

Key Takeaways:

Pragmatism over Perfection: Life and work won’t always align perfectly, and that’s okay. Focus on getting things done, even if it’s not ideal.
Say Yes to Opportunities: Don’t let the idea of “perfect alignment” keep you from saying yes to good opportunities, even if they’re not perfect.
Manage Burnout Realistically: Everyone faces burnout, but the solution isn’t always walking away. Find ways to manage stress and keep moving forward.
Watch Out for Gurus: Be wary of advice that overemphasizes alignment or emotional fulfillment, especially when it’s tied to selling courses or coaching services.
Balance is Key: Work hard, take care of yourself, and look for ways to make life a little easier, but don’t get lost chasing unattainable ideals.
Keep Grinding: Progress is messy, and life is chaotic, but success comes from consistent effort and learning to manage the stress along the way.

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How to Transform a Single Video into 10 Pieces of Compelling Content For All The Platforms Jan 08, 2025

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Content creation can feel overwhelming, especially when you're balancing family life and running a business. But it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Eric shares his proven strategy for repurposing a single podcast episode into multiple formats, allowing him to maximize reach while saving time. He details how he transforms his podcasts into blog posts, YouTube videos, and social media clips, explaining why this system is a must for creators in today’s content-driven world.

Starting with a podcast, Eric walks through his workflow, from recording both audio and video versions to leveraging AI tools like Descript and Riverside FM for transcription and clip generation. By tapping into these tools, he not only extends the life of his content but also meets his audience where they are—whether they prefer reading, watching, or listening. This streamlined process enables creators to amplify their message without constantly reinventing the wheel.

00:00 Introduction and Content Creation Overview 00:53 Balancing Family and Content Creation 01:32 Starting with a Podcast 02:38 Transcribing and Repurposing Content 05:41 Creating Blog Posts and SEO 08:16 Social Media Strategy 12:46 Studio Tour and Final Thought

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Spotify for Creators: The Rebrand, Vertical Video Clips, Video Monetization, Big Promises, and My Honest Take Dec 11, 2024

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Spotify has rebranded its Spotify for Podcasters platform into the newly minted Spotify for Creators. This update, launched in November 2024, aims to provide video podcasters with more tools to grow and monetize their shows.

In this episode, Eric dives into what this rebrand means, the new features Spotify has rolled out, and whether or not anyone will actually use them.

Spotify for Creators is Spotify’s attempt to shake things up in the podcast world, especially for video creators. They’ve added a couple of new features designed to make it easier to promote and monetize podcasts.

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First, there’s the new video clip upload tool, which allows creators to share vertical short-form clips on Spotify itself. Second, they’ve introduced a monetization option for video podcasts, though the requirements and revenue split might make you pause.

While we applaud Spotify for trying to innovate, the practicality of these features raises questions—like who is really searching Spotify for video clips when platforms like Instagram and YouTube are already dominating the space?

Spotify For Creators Key Features:

Vertical Video Clips

Upload short-form, vertical videos to promote your podcast directly on Spotify.
Ideal for teasers, promos, and highlights, but let’s be honest—do people really consume short-form content on Spotify?

Full-Length Video Uploads:

Not a new feature, but a reminder: you can upload your entire video podcast to Spotify so users can choose between audio or video.

Monetization Info:

Host your podcast on Spotify (no external hosting allowed).
Publish at least 12 episodes.
Achieve 10,000 listening hours and 2,000 unique listeners on Spotify in the past 30 days.
50/50 split between Spotify and the creator.
Ads are programmatic, not host-read, and may lack customization.

Spotify is making moves to push podcasting forward, especially for video creators, but with strong competition from platforms like YouTube and TikTok, it’s uncertain whether these features will gain traction or truly impact the podcasting landscape.

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Pod Peak, Descript, True Crime, Track Club, and Full-Time Content Creation: A Catch Up With Evan Phillips Dec 04, 2024

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In this episode of CLIPPED, Eric sits down with Evan Phillips, a multifaceted audio producer, content creator, and YouTube enthusiast. Evan shares his journey from musician to podcast producer and content creator, revealing insights into his creative process, the tools he uses, and the challenges he's overcome.

We dive deep into the podcasting world, video production, and what it takes to create engaging content in today's fast-paced digital landscape. This conversation is packed with actionable advice and relatable stories.

About Evan Phillips

Evan Phillips is the founder of Pod Peak, where he provides top-notch podcast production services for a diverse range of established brands. Beyond podcasting, Evan has carved a niche for himself in the true crime space with his YouTube channel, Northern Crimes, which showcases True crime and mystery from Alaska, Canada & the Pacific Northwest. Over the years, Evan has worked on notable projects like Climbing Gold, a podcast hosted by famed climber Alex Honnold. His expertise spans audio engineering, video production, and storytelling, making him a go-to resource for creatives looking to elevate their content game.

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Episode Highlights:

Podcast Production Insights: Evan shares his workflow for producing podcasts, including his use of tools like Descript and Reaper.
Social Media Challenges: Discussions on the struggles and strategies of growing an online presence on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
The Transition to Narrative Storytelling: How Evan is shifting focus to narrative-style podcasts with heavy storytelling elements.
True Crime YouTube Channel Success: The rise of Northern Crimes and the work that goes into creating compelling, long-form documentary videos.
Tools and Techniques: A look at CapCut, Track Club, and other tools Evan uses to streamline video and audio production.
Balancing Creativity and Business: Insights into choosing the right clients and maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.
Collaboration and Scaling Content Creation: Evan’s approach to working with a team on large-scale projects and YouTube growth.

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Podcasting Tips For Busy Parents: How to Balance Content Creation and Family Life Nov 27, 2024

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In this episode of Clipped, Eric explores the challenges of balancing parenting with podcasting and content creation. He shares actionable tips and strategies based on his own experiences, helping parents navigate the chaos of family life while staying consistent with their creative goals. Eric discusses time management, setting boundaries, and even how to reframe guilt into motivation for building something impactful.

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Listeners will also learn how Eric involves his kids in the creative process, creating a unique opportunity for bonding and inspiration. Whether you’re juggling nap times or late-night recordings, this episode is packed with insights to help you make it all work.

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