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Value 4 Value
What does it mean to give and receive value? Hi IΓÇÖm Kyrin and this is the weekly podcast for digital content creators who want to connect deeply with their audience & earn a living from their work via their direct support. Within you will find me explaining the philosophy of value 4 value (v4v), how to refine your pitch and the latest technology that can make the experience seamless!
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Recent Episodes
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Going On Hiatus
I'm going on hiatus for a few months. In Ep#61.5 I'm talking about why it's just a bit too hard to maintain motivation/time to produce these episodes whilst travelling Brazil.Huge thanks to everyone who supported this show over this last season, I really do appreciate it.Mere Mortals Ep#443 Link:YT: https://youtube.com/live/MjcUz61RNUoTimeline:(0:00) - Intro(2:06) - AppreciationValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConn…
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Content Creation Is The Long Tail
Worried your art is not mainstream enough, the more niche the better! In Ep#61 we're learning about the long tail of producing art, 3 forces underlying the unequal distribution & my vision of a new economic market.Huge thanks to Sam Sethi, McIntosh, Dave Jones, Chad F & Jeanpaul for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). You all make this podcast happen!40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible.Statistics Links:Buzzsprout: https://www…
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What To Do When V4V Just Doesn't Work
Sometimes you just have to call it quits ... or do you? In Ep#60 we're going to learn why I've struggled with my Book Reviews show, the financial woes of app developers & potential strategies to fix these problems.Huge thanks to Chad F & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). You all make this show happen!40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(2:08) - Honing Your Craft(5:19) - Quote 1(9:57) - E…
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Give Away Your Music For Free .... You'll Make More Money!
What does the music industry have to teach us about giving music out for free? In Ep#59 we're going to learn from Prince, Radiohead & 50 Cent about how to adapt to change & delay monetary gratification.Huge thanks to Deezlaughs, Chad F & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). You all make this show happen!40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible.Extra Links:Radiohead Interview: https://youtu.be/V-4CpJyZ4YwThunderroad Me…
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Why Do We Collaborate?
Why am I travelling across the world to meet people who I've never even spoken to? In Ep#58 we're going to examine the driving forces behind collaboration and how technology is only enabling more and more of it.Huge thanks to Cole McCormick, Deezlaughs, Adam Curry & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their podcasts!40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:11) - Why do people work …
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It's Time To Read Books & Collab
From the past we shall learn our future .... and it's full of exciting art! In Ep#57 we're going to do a recap of all the previous seasons, find out what Season 4 has in store for us & learn about the 3 collaborators who will be providing art.Huge thanks to Sircussmedia, McIntosh, Cole McCormick & Kolomona for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their podcasts!40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible.Timeline:(0:00) - In…
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A V4V Vision Of The Future
What will digital content look like in 5 years time? In Ep#56 we're going to rehash everything we've learned this season, lay out my predictions for what is ahead of us and learn how you can help shape the future direction of this very podcast.Huge thanks to McIntosh, Cole McCormick & Kolomona for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their podcasts!15% of this episode is going to The Podcast Index for being the visionaries to combine RSS, BTC & V4V. I'll see you all again soon!Value 4 V…
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Why Is Video So Centralised?
It's the final (and most difficult) frontier of 'value 4 value'. In Ep#55 we're going to dive into a mini history of video on the internet, explain why advertising stuffs everything up and list the current places to host/watch v4v enabled video podcasts.Huge thanks to The Tone Wrecker & Balderdashboys for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their music and podcasts!15% of this episode is going to Sir Alecks Gates for his amazing work on NA Tube and his contributions to Podcasting 2.0. …
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How To Ask For Support
What techniques do you need to consider when asking for contribution? In Ep#54 we're going to listen to a compilation of different asks from podcasters and analyse why their audience support puts them at the top of the charts!Huge thanks to Sam Sethi, Jason & Mitch D for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their apps!15% of this episode is going to all the people I took clips from for this episode, go check out their shows!Handy links:Fountain/RSS.com Webinar: https://fountainpodcasts.…
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Run Through Of Podcasting 2.0 Apps That Support V4V
I want to support my favourite podcaster .... but how?! In Ep#53 we're going to find out how to get some Bitcoin on the Lightning Network, test out some cool apps and I'll give some podcast recommendations as well. This was recorded as a video version as well (link below).Huge thanks to Kolomona and Premitive1 for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Don't forget to boost!15% of this episode is going to Jason from Podcast Guru to help support apps & developers working on Podcasting 2.0.Handy link…
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A Case Example That Proves V4V Works
Can you earn a living just through Value 4 Value? In Ep#52 we're going to examine how much I've made across my various shows & where I'd be if I had used advertising instead. Make sure you check the chapter art for all the fancy graphs I've created.Huge thanks to Adam Curry, Sir Spencer, Gene Bean & Sam Sethi for supporting the show. You are now part of my data hehe.15% of this episode is going to John Spurlock for his creation of OP3 and giving me handy graphs to use for nerd purposes.Handy links:OP3 Website: htt…
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The Open Source Revolution Is Upon Us
What are the benefits of willing listeners eager to contribute? In Ep#51 we're going to compare the similar ethos between OS/V4V, how to properly acknowledge volunteers and a focus on the talent of the 3T's.Huge thanks to Sam Sethi & Steve Webb for supporting the show. Every contribution counts!15% of this episode is going to Steven Crader for his documentation and rock solid work in improving podcasting.Handy links:Revolution OS Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw8K460vx1cBoostagram Numerology Github:…
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The Incentives Of Hosting | Everyone Needs To Win
Let's encourage our hosts to be even more hospitable. In Ep#50 we're going to analyse why podcast hosting companies shut down, integrating v4v as a business and how you could do it all by yourself (or with some peers).Huge thanks to The Bearded Tek, Sam Sethi, Chad F, James Cridland & Boobury for supporting the show. Loving the live boosts!15% of this episode is going to Cameron for providing an important building block and his behind the scenes work.5% of this is also going to IPFS hosting so if you want some sat…
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Increasing The Signal Of Text Communication
You think we're content with just empowering audio creators?! In Ep#49 we're going to examine the current problem with blogging, why NOSTR & Stacker News have been successful and how v4v might make it's way into all text communication.Huge thanks to The Bearded Tek, Nick Malster, Sam Sethi, The Golden Dragon, Adam Curry, Chris Fisher & Boobury for supporting the show. What a week!15% of this episode is going to The Bearded Tek for working on a blogging version of all the cool podcasting innovation.Handy links:Blog…
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Podcasting 2.0 Statistics | Is The V4V Ecosystem Growing?
Give me some stats ..... stat! In Ep#48 we're going to view some charts of the Podcasting 2.0 namespace adoption, reflect on where we've come from and realise why your end goals are ultimately more important than growth.Huge thanks to Chris Fisher, McIntosh, Steve Webb, Cole McCormick, The Golden Dragon & Cardboardgiraffe for supporting the show. What a week!15% of this episode is going to Ron Ploof for providing some very handy v4v graphs.Handy chart links:https://griddlecakes.com/nstrends/https://griddlecakes.co…
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Common V4V Misconceptions
I've started to notice some trends of things people get confused about. In Ep#47 we're going to have a look at why V4V is not all or nothing, divorcing it from Bitcoin/Podcasting 2.0 and why it might not work for everyone.Huge thanks to Nick Malster & Anonymous for supporting the show. Absolute legends!15% of this episode is going to CSB for educating and helping people understand about the concept of Value 4 Value.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.payp…
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How To Access V4V Music | The Hurdles To Supporting Musicians & Artists
V4V Music is awesome, but there are some complex things under the surface. In Ep#46 we're going to have a look at the current V4V Music apps/services, the social & tech hurdles to hosting/playing music and the big elephant in the room.Huge thanks to Cole McCormick, Boobury, Anonymous & Guy Smiley for supporting the show. Absolute legends!15% of this episode is going to StevenB for creating so many building blocks to help kick start this revolution. Go V4V Music!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremor…
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V4V Music | Musicians Are Finally Getting Paid!
Will this new medium be just as revolutionary as radio and podcasting? In Ep#45 we are going to have a look at the current problems in the music industry, case examples of musicians/DJ's using RSS and why everyone gets a part of the money.Huge thanks to Cole McCormick, McIntosh and Adam Curry for supporting the show. Absolute legends!15% of this episode is going to Ainsley Costello, Able Kirby & Sir Spencer for letting me play their music. Don't forget to support your favourite musicians!Value 4 Value Support:Boos…
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Boostagrams | Messages With Money
What is the clearest signal you can get in a spammy world? In Ep#44 we're going to examine why a boostagram is the best feedback you can get from your audience and feels good for everyone involved.Huge thanks to ChadF & Robert Sasuke for supporting the show whilst it was live. Absolute legends! Also a shoutout to @ColeMcCormick@mastodon.social for the interview he had with Ainsley Costello on America+, really helped to showcase why the power of a boostagram lies mostly in the connection, not solely on the money.15…
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Micropayments Actually Work!
Is this the first example of micropayments actually working on the internet? In Ep#43 we're going to examine the Value tag and how this enables streaming of money within your podcasting app.Huge thanks to Cole McCormick (America+), McIntosh (Generation Bitcoin) & Gene Bean (Volunteer Technologist) for supporting the show. Absolute legends!15% of this episode is going to Dave Jones for helping to create all this amazing infrastructure so don't forget to stream some sats!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www…
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The Emergence Of Podcasting 2.0
Podcasting is getting a much needed update! In Ep#42 we're looking at the ecosystem of Podcasting 2.0 and how it is providing innovation of new tags and features that have been needed for decadesHuge thanks to Cameron, ChadF, Cole McCormick (America+), McIntosh (Generation Bitcoin), Petar & Lyceum for supporting the show. Absolute legends!15% of this episode is going to John Spurlock for helping fix my Live Podping so don't forget to send a boost!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com…
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What Is A Podcast?
Podcasting is getting a much needed update!In Ep#41 we're looking at two definitions of podcasting (the initial spirit & the technical) and why Apple/YouTube/Spotify are trying to move away from the open and accessible nature that makes podcasting amazing.Huge thanks to Cole McCormick (America+), McIntosh (Generation Bitcoin), Genebean (Volunteer Technologist) & Petar for supporting the show. Absolute legends!15% of this episode is going to Adam Curry for creating the medium of podcasting and then improving it onc…
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The 4 Properties | Decentralised, Self-Sovereignty, Permissionless & Value Transfer
What 4 properties are going to change the future?In Ep #40 we're talking about my obsession with podcasting, v4v and bitcoin over the past couple of years and what I realised that they all had in common.Huge thanks to @ColeMcCormick (America+), @mcintosh (Generation Bitcoin), @genebean (Volunteer Technologist) & @adam (No Agenda) for supporting the show!15% of this episode is going to Oscar Merry for his work with Fountain and helping me out with splits.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodc…
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LIT & Loving It | Podcasting 2.0, Value For Value & Bitcoin
Welcome back everyone! In Ep#39 I'm giving a brief overview of the previous seasons and what has inspired me to come back again for Season 3.A huge shoutout to Oscar Merry, Genebean, Cole McCormick, clewd and Joshua Dennis for supporting the show. Can't continue on without your help!15% of this episode is going to Todd Cochrane for helping me to get LIT.Link to the MM #394 Episode: https://youtu.be/BJociub2rv0Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com…
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Mere Mortals Book Reviews
We’re coming to a close, so let’s review everything we’ve learnt.In Ep #38 I am covering how Juan and I implement v4v on our show ‘Mere Mortals Book Reviews’. The unique aspect we bring is that we’ve taken all the knowledge from this show and tried our best to use every single piece of tactics, philosophy and practical takeaways.A big shoutout to Petar, This Is The Future, Busybrain and Zaikaboy. Seriously cool people!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.p…
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Generational Wealth With Cryptocurrency
A highlight on the treasure side of the 3T’s.In Ep #37 I am covering how McIntosh implements v4v on his show ‘Generational Wealth With Cryptocurrency’. The unique aspect he brings is his strong stance on not accepting advertising nor sponsorships and why this is a draw for you to contribute value to his show. He also highlights the overlap between the fundamentals of crypto and the amazing work being done with Podcasting 2.0.A big shoutout to Petar The Bitcoiner, AbleKirby, This Is The Future and all the amazing p…
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AbleKraft
Not just content with revolutionising podcasting, how about music as well?In Ep #36 I am covering how Sir Spencer and Able Kirby implement v4v on their show ‘AbleKraft’. The unique aspect they bring is a way of using this as a feeder show to link to their main project, an album they released as a value for value podcast called ‘Stay Awhile’ by Able and The Wolf. A creative way of keeping the feedback loop whilst not messing with the format of how a music album is normally structured.A big shoutout to Petar The Enc…
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Podland News
Want to know about everything that is going on in Podcasting, then keep listening!In Ep #35 I am covering how James Cridland and Sam Sethi implement v4v on their show ‘Podland News’. The unique aspect they bring is their willingness to integrate themselves into every aspect of the P2.0 world and persist in the v4v model even when for a long time they weren’t particularly seeing the value coming back.A big shoutout to Petar The Everpresent, I appreciate him stupendously!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www…
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Te Invito A Podcast 2.0
¡Podcasting 2.0 es excelente, maravilloso y fantastico!In Ep #34 I am covering how Robert Sasuke implements v4v on his multiple shows but in particular ‘Te Invito Un Café’ and ‘Esto Es Podcast 2.0’. The unique aspect that Robert brings is highlighting the value for value (valor por valor) model to a latino audience and his combination of this with other more traditional forms of the dreaded word ‘monetisation’ (bleh).A big shoutout to AbleKirby, Petar The Everpresent & This Is The Future for their support. Bloody …
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Rare Encounter
Only the coolest of the cool go live!In Ep #33 I am covering how AbleKirby and coldacid implement v4v on his show ‘Rare Encounter’. The unique aspect that they bring is their commitment to going live. Creating a live podcast enables them to encourage more supporter contribution, provide instantaneous feedback of boosts and showcase why their show is different in their value for value pitch.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortal…
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AMERICA+
Youthful energy is hitting v4v, but can it sustain itself?In Ep #32 I am covering how Cole McCormick runs v4v on his show ‘AMERICA+’. The unique aspect that Cole brings is his desire to set himself apart by becoming known as the guy who gave away the most Sats to his audience, as well as a willingness to go out of his way to onboard family and friends into the value for value world.Huge shoutout to Floydianslips, Sir Lurksalot (especially for the cover art suggestion) and Carl6007. A handsome group to say the leas…
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Podcasting 4 Value
One idiot’s attempt at starting a Value 4 Value podcast.In Ep #31 I am covering how Joshua Dennis runs v4v on his show ’Podcasting 4 Value. The unique aspect that Josh brings is his willingness to dive deep into the tech weeds and be not afraid of running with multiple IPFS scissors in each hand. He also has a cool way of promoting his show called ‘Satvertising’, which is incidentally how I found out about it in the first place.A shoutout to Petar The Slav, Kyle Hebert, Cole McCormick, James Cridland and Coradical…
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The Intergalactic Boom Box
Keeping yourself entertained will never be impossible for this show!In Ep #30 I am covering how Kyle Hebert runs v4v on his show ‘The Intergalactic Boom Box’. The unique aspect that Kyle brings (outside of voice acting a multi-part convo with himself) is giving an easy prompt to boost in with his question of the week and to show appreciation for the feedback whilst still keeping it short and sharp to match his show style.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://ww…
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Behind The Sch3m3s
Mixing the wild and weird with an amazing all round effort!In Ep #29 I am covering how Boo-Bury and Lavish run v4v on their show ‘Behind The Sch3m3s’. The unique aspect that they bring is the outstanding adoption of almost all the new P2.0 tags. This brings a variety to the show that I haven’t really seen elsewhere. They also make some decisions (which may or may not be strategic) that I think could have an incentivising effect on how people listen and boost.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortal…
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No Agenda
In the morning, lets learn about where value for value first originated from!In Ep #28 I am covering how Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak utilise v4v on their show No Agenda. The unique aspect that they bring is that they bloody invented the model! So basically you should follow the Podfather when he suggests that completing the feedback loop is a good idea or finding a way to remind your audience to donate before the next episode is released.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/suppor…
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Mere Mortals
Shameless self promotion alert, weeoooweeeeoooooo.In Ep #27 I am covering how I myself use v4v on my main show Mere Mortals. The unique aspect that myself and my cohost Juan bring are that we really try and increase the quality of our show through the addition of Podcasting 2.0 tags like transcripts, person and chapters. This gives our audience an increased incentive to listen on an app where they can natively support us as well.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: ht…
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The Claudcast
New ideas and written word in an audio format that you just wont find elsewhere.In Ep #26 we are covering how Claudiu Chereji uses v4v on his show 'The Claudcast'. Claudiu reads out niche documents/books whilst also fleshing out his own ideas in monologue form. The unique aspect he brings is by highlighting how unique his own show actually is and why this is deserving of value from the niche group of people who are interested in this exact thing.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/…
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The SLIEK Podcast
I hope you're feeling freaky because today were diving into the esoteric.In Ep #25 were covering how Brando Sellers and Jake Hider use v4v on their show The SLIEK Podcast. A unique aspect they bring is the implementation of leaderboard, showing who has contributed to the show and encouraging participation by turning it into a game (with prizes as well).Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortal…
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The Secular Foxhole
Does all philosophical thought lead to the value for value way?In Ep #24 were covering how Blair Schofield & Martin Lindeskog use v4v on their show 'The Secular Foxhole'. One unique aspect they brought was to put themselves in a new listeners shoes and really simply the process from A to Z of how to support the show.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspod…
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Bowl After Bowl
We're getting LIT .. and I'm not just talking about the Live Item Tag.In Ep #23 we are covering how Sir Spencer and Dame DuhLaurien use v4v on their show Bowl After Bowl. The unique aspect they bring is that they translate a concept their listeners would understand (in this case 'passing the bowl') and how this is an integral part of their show.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Websit…
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Lifespring! Family Audio Bible
How can you implement the V4V model if you have a daily podcast?In Ep #22 we dive into Lifespring! Family Audio Bible with Steve Webb (aka The Godcaster). Due to his daily episodes we see how he structures the feedback portion to be shorter and more related to the episode content or in reference to the feedback itself.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalsp…
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Fun Fact Friday With Leila And David
How can you source unique content for your show from listeners?In Ep #21 we dive into Fun Fact Friday With Leila And David and see how they have implemented so many P2.0 tags, why your show doesn't need to run forever to ask for value in return, joining into their show's community and why you should seek out people who already understand v4v.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: …
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Podcasting 2.0
Where it all begins.In Ep #20 we examine the presentation of the PodFather himself (Adam Curry) aided by the PodSage (Dave Jones). P2.0 is spearheading the innovations in podcasting and also the methods of implementing the V4V model (which Adam helped create)!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: …
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Back In Action Baby
After a 5 month break I'm back at it again.In Ep#19 of Season 2 I explain my new purpose for the V4V podcast and my thoughts on how the new format will go for the time being (absolutely liable to change)!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://ww…
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Mission Accomplished .... For Now
And so closes the chapter on this version of the Value For Value podcast.In Ep #18 I go over how I feel I've finished my original inspiration and mission for the podcast, why this has been so influential in my recent chat with the Podfather (Adam Curry), why 2.0 is the most exciting place for innovation, my reasoning for stopping the podcast for the moment plus some stats and big thankyou's to everyone who contributed!A final thanks to everyone who boosted Season 1, you're all wonderful!Chat with Adam: https://you…
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V4V's Greatest Hits
What’s the most important parts of the Value For Value model?In Ep #17 I’m doing a recap of what I have really learnt and how this philosophy should be thought through. Some highlights include: the 3T’s (time/talent/treasure), subjective price discovery, play to pay, free isn’t free and the most important; you need to ask for support (people aren’t mind readers).No boosts this week so we have a sad owl. I'm starting to run out of animals people :(Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:51) - My V4V list(7:25) - Podcast Index ne…
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Some V4V Podcast Recommendations
Want to know which podcasts are doing V4V?In Ep #16 I will be going over some podcasts that I believe are doing a good job of showcasing value for value. I of course plug my own and Adam Curry’s but also highlight some others which include (and is not exhaustive off all there are): AbleKraft, Podland News and other No Agenda podcast spinoffs. I also explain some strategic decision on why I will be spending my time on some podcasting aspects and not on others.Big thanks to Oscar Merry & Nullifier. Your support keep…
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The Value Of Tough Love
We need to have a serious chat today, I’m laying down the law!In Ep #15 we’re examining if you need to be tough with your listeners to get them to participate in v4v? This question came from the origins of v4v coined from Adam Curry. I suggest some rules of thumb to help answer it before ending off with the latest news from Podcasting 2.0 and the interview with Franco Solerio.No people to thank this week, sad seal noises.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:49) - The origin of tough love(4:49) - Some rules of thumb(11:02) - …
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V4V Is Going Worldwide
Bienvenidos damas y caballeros, welcome ladies & gentlemen.In Ep #14 we are looking at whether the value for value model is possible for everybody or if you have to be a certain person in a certain place to make it work. I argue that it has already proved to be a worldwide message that has not only transcended country boundaries, but has also broken past the language barrier. Very cool stuff.The Boostagram Lounge has also made a reappearance thanks to Sir Twin Screw (which I pronounced wrong twice eeeeep), very ki…
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Resting On Your Laurels | Why Incentives Matter
Are you really putting the required effort into your latest piece of content? Can you look back and it and be proud? Do you feel you deserve something from it even if it isn't your best work?In Ep #13 we're looking at resting on your laurels and why a sense of entitlement can creep in if you're expecting 'passive income' from your creations. I'm not totally against the mesh between V4V and passive income but expecting continual value in return from a podcast/blog/music you're barely maintaining or have completely …
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What V4V ISN'T
Let’s do some linguistic semantics!In Ep #12 I’m differentiating some things that might superficially look like Value For Value (and may contain some elements of it) but are actually rather different. Subscriptions, paywalls/exclusive content, crowdfunding/donations/tips and everything advertising related all fall under this banner. V4V has some core principles such as continuous feedback, upfront giving, direct interaction and lack of automaticity that when combined form a solid and coherent model.I had to prerec…
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Don't Limit Your Listenership
Are you artificially capping your audience for no good reason?In Ep#11 I’m exploring my personal philosophy with regards to my podcasts, which is that they should be as accessible as possible for everyone who wants to join in. I’ve constantly been surprised by who I attract in, as was Erika from The Balance Theory who also noticed the same phenomena. I connect this to V4V by explaining how an engaged listener will invariably give back, no matter their race, creed or gender.No boosts this week. So I have to use a s…
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Why Value Doesn't Mean 'Money'
I quite dislike the word ‘monetisation’.In Ep #10 we’re having a dive into why value should not be synonymous with money, and that they are actually completely different concepts. Is linking every activity and everything to money a good idea? What actually matters to you? How can we make money exit the conversation?Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:55) - Definition of monetisation(4:23) - Obsessed over the wrong thing(8:38) - Boostagram Lounge(10:57) - What do you actually value?Big thanks to Chad F and Oscar Merry for he…
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True Value Requires Subjective Price Discovery
What is the true value of something?In Ep #9 we are exploring the idea of price discovery and how this can be applied to your product, idea, show, podcast, art, etc etc. When you allow someone to choose for themselves the value, you might be surprised at how high they will set that limit (as long as you are asking them to choose and think about it). When limits and artificial restriction in the form of paywalls or mandatory pricing is introduced, this can really distort they way someone will act/feel/think towards…
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Think Of Yourself As A Public Institution
Why can having permanent funds can alienate you from your support?In Ep #8 I was inspired by a passage I read in M.K Gandhi\'s autobiography on why having a reliable, permanently fixed and disconnected source of funds can actually be bad for you. It can make you lose touch with the public support that is essential to fulfilling your real, deeper, higher purpose. The V4V model is all about closing the loop and connecting with those people gaining value from your show/product/art, hence why boostagrams and streaming…
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The Frustrations Of Donations
Have you ever bought something you didn't need (or even want) just to show some love?In Ep #7 I explore why donating right now can be a pain in the ass and how this might change in the future. I recount some personal experiences trying to give value to people who deserve it but had an annoying time doing this. However, with the value for value model and the technology behind cryptocurrencies this is making it easier to donate and to change the mentality behind donations.Boostagram shoutout to Oscar Merry from Foun…
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Vibing Via Small Stepping Stones
Bing bong bing oooooooohh. In Ep #6 we’re exploring the topic of vibing. I recently had a chat with Erika from The Balance Theory and she brought up how small connections can create a vibe, a unique atmosphere shared between the podcaster and their guest or listener. I expand upon that analogy of crossing a river and how each stone is a connection that adds to the experience, before finishing off with some boostagrams and an actionable takeaway to implement for yourself.Big shoutout to Aaron from the Salonomics po…
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The Fine Dining Experience Of V4V
Me, N U baby. On Ep #5 we'll be examining why the V4V model can be thought of as a fine dining experience. Dave Jones gives us his thoughts on this analogy and I deconstruct how value is tied to feeling, why one party must make the first move by providing value from the get go and how expectation of receiving value can change across cultures.A big thanks to Oscar Merry and an anonymous booster for supporting the show. Absolute legends!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPayp…
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Free ISN'T Free
There is always a cost, so how are you paying it? In Ep #4 I examine the topic of free, first taking a dive into the definition of the word and how we can get confused about objects/services that appear to be financially ‘free’. There seems to be a problem with scale where a company as it grows larger will inevitably focus upon money as its primary goal (not a great motive) and the cost that a customer pays can get hidden (lack of transparency). To combat any negative effects from this I share how I’m personally t…
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Giving Value: A Case Study
In Ep #3 we're going to examine a practical example of giving value? Before I ever heard of the Value 4 Value model I was reviewing random podcasts and leaving them a nice message. This was influenced by a kind message I received during my first 3 months of podcasting and was an opportunity for me to pay that forward. I eventually turned this into a strategic way to create a community and I ended up receiving rewards for this in totally unexpected manners. So this is an encouragement (and example) from my own stor…
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Connections That Leave You Saying .... Damn
In Ep #2 we take a look from this side of the mic. What does it feel like talking into the void as a new podcaster? The answer is a mix of relief and sadness. Relief because your crappy show is not being judged by the whole world, and sadness in that you’re not sure if what you are doing is worth anything at all. I’ve taken a snippet from a recent convo I had with Pete Smissen from the Aussie English podcast and he helps explain why a simple email can actually make a huge difference.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagra…
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What Is Value For Value?
Welcome to the 1st episode of the Value For Value podcast (or as I will occasionally shorten to: v4v). This is the podcast for digital content creators (podcasters/artists/musicians/etc.,) who want to find a way to earn a living without having to rely on the somewhat corrupting influence of advertising or setting up paywalls to block off a portion of your supporters. It is also an experiment for myself to try out the new Podcasting 2.0 tags and see if I can myself walk the walk and not just talk the talk.Value 4 V…