Welcome to The Church of Gnome; Gnome Talk Podcast! 🎙️🌿 Join us every week as we dive into thought-provoking concepts, exploring the mysteries of the universe, and our unique place within it. This isn't just any podcast – it's a journey through fascinating ideas that challenge our understanding and inspire our souls. Gnome Blessings! 🌟🦉 Brett Larsen Gnomean Elder & Host
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Listen to the YouTube Ads Podcast | VidAction Podcast with Dane Golden, where YouTube consultant and coach Dane Golden Helps you plan your YouTube ads strategy. In past episodes, he has interviewed top voices from around the video marketing industry to find out their secrets to success. We give you the best strategy and tips to get the greatest value out of your video marketing budget, and use video to give the greatest value to your potential customers. Focused on helping marketers, busines ...
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Ghosts & Hauntings: Evidence, Science, and the Afterlife
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1:05:50Are ghosts real—or are we just very good at feeling what memory leaves behind? In this episode, we walk straight into one of humanity’s oldest conversations: ghosts. From clay tablets and cathedral walls to deathbed visions and midnight hallways, we explore why so many people across eras and cultures have said, “Someone is here.” We’re not here to …
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The Dark Lore of Gnomes, Fae and Forest Spirits
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35:03Not all gnomes are garden guardians. Not all fairies bring blessings. In this episode of Gnome Talk, we step into the shadowed corners of folklore—the stories most people skip. For generations, tales of the hidden folk have carried two faces: one kind, one cruel. Tonight, we uncover the darker side of gnomes, fae, and forest spirits—the duendes of …
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Are Demons Real? Inside the World’s Oldest Fear
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Gnome Talk Ep. 28 — Everyone Is Weird (and That’s Beautiful) Your oddities aren’t a problem to fix. They’re gifts. In this episode we explore how difference can be sacred, why peace doesn’t require sameness, and how to hold strong convictions without losing basic human decency.
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Can We Contact Gnomes?: Nature Consciousness Encounters (Like CE5 for Earth)
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44:45What if gnomes, fae, Sasquatch, and nature spirits are more than folklore—what if they’re neighbors waiting just beyond the veil? 🌿🧙♂️ In this episode of Gnome Talk, we explore a bold idea: if CE5 (Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind) can invite UFO contact through consciousness, could similar practices help us connect with the intelligences of Ear…
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Do Nature Spirits Really Exist? The Mystery of Elementals and the Fae
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22:43Gnome Blessings, fellow Gnomeans. What if the world is full of neighbors we rarely notice? Not just birds and foxes, but the ones folklore whispers about—the sylphs who ride the breeze, the gnomes who tend the roots, the undines who swirl in the tide, and the salamanders who dance in the flame. In this episode of Gnome Talk, we take a backpacking t…
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Heavy Lies the Gnome Hat: What No One Tells You About Starting Your Own Religion
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19:58What happens when a joke becomes a movement? In this behind-the-scenes video, I share the wild, honest story of launching the Church of Gnome—from slow beginnings to explosive growth, the joy of community, the chaos of scaling, and everything in between. Whether you’re thinking of starting your own spiritual group, nonprofit, or mission-driven bran…
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The Hidden Folk of Iceland: Elves, Fairies, and Folklore in Real Life
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39:09The Hidden Folk of Iceland: Elves, Fairies, and Folklore in Real Life 🧝♀️✨ A new Gnome Talk episode exploring the magic, mystery, and real-world impact of Iceland’s hidden people. What if elves were more than myth? What if fairy folklore could shape modern law, pause construction projects, and influence how an entire country treats the land? In th…
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YouTube Ads for Startups vs. The Creator Approach | YouTube Ads Podcast | VidAction | Dane Golden
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21:35If you're a startup on YouTube, you probably want to act a little differently than a regular YouTube creator. Because the YouTube funnel for startups is fundamentally different from how it is for creators, isn’t it? You have different goals and a completely different approach to earning money, don’t you? And while we’re talking about startups and c…
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Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Reclaiming Peace Without Losing Yourself
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20:53What if forgiveness isn’t about excusing what happened… but about setting your heart free from carrying it any longer? In this episode of Gnome Talk, we explore the sixth Gnomean Principle: Forgiveness and Reconciliation “To release another from the chains of the past is to unburden your own heart and set both souls free.” But we don’t treat forgiv…
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Leaving Religion, Deconstructing Belief, Fear and Finding the Sacred Again
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17:11What happens when you walk away from the religion you were raised in… but still carry a deep hunger for something sacred? This episode is for anyone who has left a spiritual path—whether it was strict, controlling, shame-based, or just no longer fit—but still finds themselves holding quiet questions, spiritual longing, or grief for what was lost. S…
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What if confidence isn’t loud? What if believing in yourself has nothing to do with being certain… and everything to do with choosing not to shrink anymore? In this episode of Gnome Talk, we explore what it really means to believe in yourself—not as performance or hype, but as a deep, quiet act of returning to who you truly are. This is for the one…
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Balancing the Profound and the Absurd: Holding Space for Weirdness and Wonder
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19:42Can a spiritual life make room for grief and humor? For sacred silence and fart jokes? For ancient symbols and Bigfoot memes? At the Church of Gnome, we believe the answer is yes. In this episode, we explore the deep and often overlooked relationship between the serious and the silly, how absurdity can be a spiritual tool, and how humor can be a br…
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When You Don’t Know What to Believe Anymore
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37:18What do you do when your beliefs no longer fit, but you’re still drawn to something deeper? In this episode, I share my own winding journey through belief, doubt, and rediscovery from childhood experiences with Christianity, to exploring UFOlogy, philosophy, and meditation… all the way to the unexpected but meaningful role gnomes played through eve…
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Should you do YouTube Ads on a separate channel?
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8:55So here's the big question for today. Should you run your YouTube ads on a separate channel? Now, why am I asking that? Believe it or not, some advertisers run their YouTube ads on a separate channel from their regular YouTube channel, their regular organic videos, meaning they're not paid ads. But let's dive deeper to get a fuller answer... ✅ SUBS…
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Grief and Death in My Life: What Helped Me Hold It Together
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20:13In this deeply personal episode of Gnome Talk, I open up about a season of profound loss, my best friend, my younger sister, two aunts, and most recently, my grandmother. I don’t have all the answers about death, the afterlife, or what comes next, but I do have lived experience, intuitive moments, and a kind of peace that has helped me stay grounde…
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So you’re thinking of running video ads to promote your startup, service, or product. But which platform would you use? What if there was something that Google did where you could use Google’s knowledge to run a video ad? ✅ SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST 🤓 HOST: The VidAction Podcast is hosted by: - Dane Golden, YouTube Consultant VidAction.tv | LinkedIn | Y…
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If you're trying to grow using YouTube Ads, one of the most common questions we get is: "What topics should I cover in my YouTube videos and YouTube ads?" What are the exact video titles, etc., that you should have on your channel to make it do well? Here's our research process and steps: 1. What people ask. 2. What words you use. 3. What the numbe…
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The Art of Slowing Down: A Reflection on Presence and the Healing Power of Nature
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20:22In this episode, we explore a quiet truth many of us forget: the earth misses us. And we miss it, too. Modern life makes it easy to stay disconnected, to move from screen to screen, place to place, without ever truly stepping outside and being. But what happens when we pause for just ten minutes… and return? This episode is for anyone who’s been fe…
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🤷♂️ Who should NOT run YouTube Ads? Creators who only want views and subs. Anyone using the YouTube promotions tab. YouTube premium subscribers. You don't know how YouTube Ads work. People who don't watch YouTube. You don't know what your goal is. Your website can't convert. You could run ads, but you don't have enough inventory. If you don't like…
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Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped trusting joy. We learned to brace for disappointment. We mistook numbness for strength. We forgot that laughter, peace, and wonder aren’t luxuries—they’re part of what keeps us whole. In this special episode of Gnome Talk, we explore the slow return of joy and why it matters. You’ll hear: 🌿 Why sadness be…
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A journey into stillness, intuition, and inner contact. There is a moment—just before sleep—when the noise of the world fades, and something deeper begins to stir. In this episode, we explore that sacred in-between space, a threshold known across cultures, now honored in Gnomean spirituality as the place where the veil lifts inward. ✨ What you’ll e…
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The Light of One Lantern: A Gnomean Reflection on Belief and Belonging
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29:28What does it mean to believe differently—and still walk together? In this episode, we explore one of the most cherished Gnomean Proverbs: "The light of one lantern does not diminish another; it only makes the path brighter." From interfaith respect to spiritual independence, from community diversity to the beauty of shared kindness, we dive deep in…
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A Heartfelt Update From the Gnomean Elder
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21:05Welcome to a special, unscripted episode of Gnome Talk! In this episode, I’m speaking straight from the heart, sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes at the Church of Gnome. In just the past week, we’ve experienced an incredible surge in growth—more new members each day than we saw in all of 2024 combined! It's both humbling and exhilaratin…
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Spring Equinox & Gnomean Renewal: Living in Harmony with the Cycles of Nature
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22:17Join Us At: https://www.churchofgnome.org/ 🌿 Spring Equinox & Gnomean Renewal: Living in Harmony with the Cycles of Nature 🌿 Gnome Blessings, friends! In this episode of Gnome Talk, we’re diving deep into the meaning and magic of the Spring Equinox, and how we celebrate it as Gnomean Renewal within the Church of Gnome. Together, we explore ancient …
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How to Start a Cult… Just Kidding! How to Avoid One.
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39:05Gnome Blessings, friends! In this episode of Gnome Talk, we dive deep into a topic that’s as serious as it gets—cults. Why do smart, kind-hearted people fall into them? How can you tell when a spiritual group (or political movement... or wellness club...) is sliding toward something unhealthy? And how does the Church of Gnome work to be the Anti-Cu…
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What Is the Church of Gnome? The New Spiritual Movement Growing Worldwide
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27:19Gnome Blessings, everyone! 🌱✨ In this episode of Gnome Talk, we’re diving deep into the question: What is the Church of Gnome? Is it a real spiritual path, a community of gnome enthusiasts, or something in between? Spoiler: it’s all of the above. Join us as we explore: 👉 The origins and beliefs of the Church of Gnome 👉 Why gnomes are at the heart o…
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The New Engage Video Strategy Book by Ben Amos
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37:26It's time to revolutionize your video marketing strategy! So I spoke to Ben Amos, who has written "Engage: The Definitive Guide to Video Strategy for Business." Because in today's digital-first world, video isn't optional—it's essential. In his book, Ben reveals the proven 7-step framework to plan, create, and distribute videos that deliver real re…
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Getting Ordained Online: Humans, Pets, and the Gnomean Perspective
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25:03Get ordained at: https://www.churchofgnome.org/ 🌟 Becoming a Minister in the Church of Gnome: Humans and Pets Welcome! 🌟 In this episode of Gnome Talk, we explore what it truly means to be an ordained minister in the Church of Gnome—whether you’re human or one of our newly recognized pet ministers! Yes, you heard that right. From officiating weddin…
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What is Religion? Removing Cults from Faith, Politics and Science
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34:39🌟 What Is Religion? Exploring Faith, Cults, and Everyday Beliefs 🌟 Join the Gnomean Elder in this thought-provoking episode of Gnome Talk, where we dive deep into the question: What defines a religion? From the roots of faith to the blurry lines between religion and cults, we explore the mysteries of belief with a mix of humor, philosophy, and insi…
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Remote Viewing: The Story of Psychic Spies and How to Unlock Your Mind’s Power
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34:06Join us in this mind-expanding episode of Gnome Talk as we dive into the fascinating world of remote viewing! Discover the true story behind Russell Targ, Hal Puthoff, Ingo Swann, and Pat Price—pioneers of a program that trained psychic spies for the CIA during the Cold War. Explore the groundbreaking experiments at Stanford Research Institute (SRI…
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Exploring Norse Paganism and the Wisdom of the Old Gods
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48:32Join us at https://www.churchofgnome.org/ Exploring Norse Paganism and the Wisdom of the Old Gods Welcome to a journey through the world of Norse Paganism as we explore its rich traditions, sacred myths, and the profound connection to nature that echoes through time. This episode of Gnome Talk dives deep into the heart of Norse spirituality, uncove…
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Reflecting on 2024: Growth, Gratitude, and Gnomean Tips for an Authentic 2025
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41:18🌟 Join us at https://www.churchofgnome.org/ to become part of the Gnomean community! 🌟 Welcome to the final Gnome Talk of 2024! In this special episode, we reflect on an incredible year filled with growth, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you’re a long-time member of the Church of Gnome or just discovering us, this video is packed with insights an…
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How to Fix Your YouTube Marketing Funnel - with Jamar Diggs
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46:20“Turning your YouTube channel into a lead generation activity can happen by just doing two strategic videos a month. You do not have to post every week. If you are being really strategic in the type of content that you post up there, just two videos a month will do the job.” – Jamar Diggs SUBSCRIBE TODAY! SPECIAL GUEST: – Jamar Diggs, YouTube Consu…
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The Funded YouTuber from GigaStar with Desiree Martinez
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46:19"As a YouTuber, you need to make sure that you're approaching what you're doing like a business. You need to remember that when you're going into content creation, you're going to reach a point in what you're doing where you're going to start asking yourself questions about money and is this worth doing," - Desiree Martinez SUBSCRIBE TODAY! SPECIAL…
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Beyond the Headlines: Finding Positivity in a Negative World
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27:06Join us at https://www.churchofgnome.org/join-us Welcome, fellow Gnomeans and curious minds! In this heartfelt episode of Gnome Talk, we dive deep into the often-overlooked positives in our world amidst the overwhelming negativity. 🌎✨ Feeling down about the future? You’re not alone. It's easy to get wrapped up in the doom and gloom presented by the…
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Reincarnation or Resurrection? How Different Religions View the Afterlife
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1:49:54Join us at https://www.churchofgnome.org/join-us Welcome to another enlightening episode of Gnome Talk! In this episode, "Reincarnation or Resurrection? How Different Religions View the Afterlife," we delve deep into the fascinating beliefs and rituals surrounding life after death from a wide array of religions. 🌟 Join the Gnomean Elder as we explo…
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Biocentrism: How Consciousness Created the Universe
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55:53Gnome Talk ep 2: Biocentrism- How Consciousness Created the Universe June 23, 2024 https://www.churchofgnome.org/ Welcome, Gnomeans! 🌿✨ Join us for our second enlightening Sunday Service as we delve into the fascinating concept of Biocentrism, as explored by Robert Lanza. This episode invites you to explore a revolutionary perspective that places l…
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https://www.churchofgnome.org/ Join the Church of Gnome........ we are definitely not a cult With our very first Sunday Service Gnome Talk, our Gnomean Elder discusses some of the origins and upfront plans for the Church of Gnome.By Brett Larsen
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Your YouTube Audience Just Got MUCH BIGGER (with Brett Snelgrove)
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35:06If you're trying to up your game with video marketing on YouTube or other platforms, you really have got to understand that social media, YouTube, it's international. It's not just America, not just the UK, not just English, because it's the entire world. So you really want to understand how to do multilingual properties on YouTube, Facebook, etc. …
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How to Grow Your Membership Community | Rob Balasabas of Uscreen
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45:09If you're trying to grow your membership community, you're going to do a lot of video. There are a lot of factors to consider, so we asked Rob Balasabas to tell us the top things you need to know about your membership (or you might call it a video membership). There are three main parts to a great membership, including: 1) Your content library (on-…
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Top 5 Tips To Crush It On YouTube For Business - With Cyan Cooper of 100c
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30:16If you're using video marketing to grow your business, that's great. But how exactly do you do it? Today we've got a special guest, Cyan "Cy" Cooper, who's going to help you crush it on YouTube with his top five steps. Step 1? Find your audience, the ideal person who you want to sell to. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! SPECIAL GUEST: Cyan "Cy" Cooper - 100c HOST:…
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If YouTube died today... How would it affect your business?
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27:33What if YouTube died today? Would it hurt your business? How would it change your video marketing? SUBSCRIBE TODAY! HOSTS: The VidAction Podcast is hosted by: - Dane Golden, a top YouTube Consultant VidAction.tv | LinkedIn | YouTube - Shelly Saves The Day - ContentMinis LEARN MOREBy Top YouTube Consultants Dane Golden and Shelly Saves The Day
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If you're doing video marketing on YouTube to grow your business, that's a smart move. But there are some mistakes that everyone makes that we're going to try to help you avoid. And one of my first mistakes that I recommend people don't do, is don't invest in a huge video production budget before you really know what you're going to do. That can be…
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How To Dominate On YouTube With Awesome Thumbnails
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26:16If you're doing video marketing to grow your business - whether you're trying to get more sales, whether you're trying to get more leads, whether you're trying to grow your membership - one thing you've got to be working on is doing better YouTube thumbnails. Because if you don't get clicks, you don't get views. Today we'll help you dominate on You…
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How To Get Started With YouTube Marketing
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44:39Sure, you know you need to get started with video marketing on YouTube, but how do you do it, exactly? Today we walk you though the essentials. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! HOSTS: The VidAction Podcast is hosted by: - Dane Golden, a top YouTube Consultant VidAction.tv | LinkedIn | YouTube - Shelly Saves The Day - ContentMinis LINKS: - Shelly's iMovie Made Easy…
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You know your customers are on YouTube. They're watching something - but what are they watching? The question is, are they watching you? Are they finding you? And do they even know they need you? Today we talk about how to get your customers to find you, specifically. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! HOSTS: The VidAction Podcast is hosted by: - Dane Golden, a top …
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How to Repurpose YouTube Videos with ContentMinis.com
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37:00You have got to be repurposing your YouTube content! If you just make it once you have wasted time, because this is a useful asset that you can use in multiple ways. Is it content multiplication? Content repurposing? Some other thing? It's all the above, because it all falls under distribution and it all falls under being able to extract from what …
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Marketers are missing out on using the YouTube Community Tab. This is a social-media feed-type tool which can show your text posts, polls, and even carousel photos. Importantly, these can show even to people who are not subscribers, so it's a great way to engage and build that audience that you're building on YouTube. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! HOSTS: The Vi…
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How To Do YouTube For Your Business With Zero Budget
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27:21What if you needed to promote and market your business on YouTube but you had zero budget? Could you do it? Yes, you could. Today we'll tell you how. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! HOSTS: The VidAction Podcast is hosted by: - Dane Golden, a top YouTube Consultant VidAction.tv | LinkedIn | YouTube - Gwen Miller - LinkedIn LEARN MORE…
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