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Ep111: The G Suite Show

by Mike Murphy | Oct 20, 2017 | 0 Comments

What is G Suite?

How does G Suite work?

What are the key features and benefits of using G Suite for brands and businesses?

How do you install or get started using G Suite?

Ep110: The Self-Doubt Show

by Mike Murphy | Oct 13, 2017 | 0 Comments

Today’s episode is about having the confidence to create the life you want and overcoming self-doubt.

Ep109: The Digital Cleanup Show

by Mike Murphy | Oct 6, 2017 | 0 Comments

Ep109: The Digital Cleanup Show
How to clean up your digital online world which includes your computer, iDevices and social media and online platforms.

The goal is to improve productivity, focus and give you peace of mind.

ep108: The Priority Show

by Mike Murphy | Sep 29, 2017 | 0 Comments

Today I am going to share what I have been doing to achieve focus and clarity in my online business and life.
I will share the initial steps I have taken to simplify my business and life by doing a self-audit and cleaning up my home and work environment.

ep107: The Second Anniversary Show

by Mike Murphy | Sep 22, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep107: The 2nd Anniversary Show
Today is the second birthday and also the second anniversary of Mike Murphy Unplugged, so cheers to me and to you for listening week after week and for all the support.

ep106: The Irma Show

by Mike Murphy | Sep 15, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep106: The Irma Show
Today’s Episode is the story of Hurricane Irma and an official thank you to all the notes of concern and good vibes sent our way.
They all helped.

ep105: The Brand Clarity Show

by Mike Murphy | Sep 8, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep105: The Brand Clarity Show
What is Brand Clarity for personal brands and online businesses?
Why is clarity so important?
Why do I and so many others struggle with clarity?
What action steps can you take to gain clarity?

ep104: The Podcast Movement Show

by Mike Murphy | Sep 1, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep104: The Podcast Movement Show
The breakdown of Podcast Movement 2017
What were the highlights for me?
Were my goals and expectations that I shared in Episode 103 met?
What did I learn and takeaway from the event?
What are my plans to implement what I learned?

ep103: The Conference Show

by Mike Murphy | Aug 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep103: The Conference Show
What is the Podcast Movement?
Why did I attend the conference and what were my goals and expectations?
What was my strategy and plan for getting the most out of the conference?

Today is the behind the scenes of my mindset and perspective as I get ready to leave for the conference. And when I return I will share the results and experience.

ep102: The Instagram Strategy Show

by Mike Murphy | Aug 18, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep102: The Instagram Strategy Show:
My Instagram workflow and strategy

What is my daily workflow for Instagram?
Why do I make daily content for Instagram
How long do my daily videos take to create?
Why do I use Instagram & Instagram Stories?
Why should you consider using Instagram?
Tips & Insights about Instagram & Mobile Content

ep101: The PR Show

by Mike Murphy | Aug 11, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep101: The PR Show

Tips and strategies for how to develop your own public relations department.
How to prepare for podcast interviews or live stream appearances
How To Craft Your Story
How to Create a Media Kit
How To Deliver Value as a Guest

ep100: The Century Show

by Mike Murphy | Aug 4, 2017 | 2 Comments

Welcome to episode 100:
The Century Show

Today I reflect, pat myself on the back and thank you for helping me get to Episode 100 of Mike Murphy Unplugged.

In this episode:

What were my favorite episodes?
What were my least favorite episodes?
Which episode has the most downloads?
What do I love about podcasting?
What do I less than love about podcasting?
What lessons I have learned from podcasting?
What does the future look like for Mike Murphy Unplugged?

ep99: The Podcast Accounting Show

by Mike Murphy | Jul 28, 2017 | 2 Comments

Welcome to Episode 99
Behind the Scenes of Mike Murphy Unplugged Financials
How much does it cost to start a podcast?
How much does it cost to maintain on a monthly basis?

ep98: The Video Toolbox Show

by Mike Murphy | Jul 21, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep98: The Video Toolbox Show
Today I share my toolbox of gear, software and iOS apps that I use to make all of my videos.

Software I Use on My MacBook Pro
Apps I use on my iOS Devices
Gear I Use to capture video & audio

ep97: The One Man Band Show

by Mike Murphy | Jul 14, 2017 | 0 Comments

Episode 97:

Today I pull back the curtain on the video:
One Man Band: Create the Life You Want

What does the term One Man Band mean to me and my brand?

What was my goal or reason for making the video?

How did I make the video?

Was I happy with the final product and did it get the results I was hoping for?

ep96: The Video Show

by Mike Murphy | Jul 7, 2017 | 0 Comments

Ep96: The Video Show

Today is a behind the scenes show.

What are the 5 main categories I create video under for my business?

What types of videos do I currently create?

What is my moving forward video plan for the summer and remainder of the year?

ep95: The Travel Show

by Mike Murphy | Jun 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

Episode 95: Travel Tips for Content Creators

1. How I prepare my digital assets and schedule my content before the trip

2. What types of content can you create while traveling to promote your online business and brand yet still enjoy your travel experience.

3. What tools and gear do I pack in my travel bag?

4. What are some post-trip tips and best practices for when you get back to the studio or home office?

ep94: The Dead Show

by Mike Murphy | Jun 23, 2017 | 0 Comments

Lessons learned from 30+ Years with The Grateful Dead

10 Core Principles behind my personal brand and business
Self-awareness and personal experience in personal branding
Doing your thing is the best thing to do

ep93: The Instagram Sizing Show

by Mike Murphy | Jun 16, 2017 | 0 Comments

EP93: The Instagram Sizing Show

How To Size Photos & Videos for Instagram & Instagram Stories

What file types are accepted on Instagram?

ep92: The Pixels 101 Show

by Mike Murphy | Jun 9, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep92: The Pixels 101 Show

The fundamentals of pixels and sizing photos and videos.
What are pixels?
What is resolution and ppi?
What does 720p, 1080p and 4K mean?
What is aspect ratio?

ep91: The Simplify Show

by Mike Murphy | Jun 2, 2017 | 0 Comments

Ep91: The Simplify Show
12 Steps to Simplify Your Business & Personal Life
How to Reduce Digital & Personal Clutter
Improve Focus, Clarity & Productivity
Reduce Stress & Increase Happiness

ep90: The Freelance Rate Show

by Mike Murphy | May 26, 2017 | 0 Comments

Episode 90: The Freelance Rate Show

The tools and resources I used to help me find my base freelance rate.

My exact process and calculate a freelance rate from start to finish with you.

What is a P&L Statement?

ep89: The Proposal Show

by Mike Murphy | May 19, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep89: The Proposal Show

How do I write freelance proposals?
How do I organize the proposal template?
What questions do I ask clients?
What tools do I use?

ep88: The Podcast Checkup Show

by Mike Murphy | May 12, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep88: The Podcast Checkup Show

The 2017 Podcast Health Report:

What is the status of podcasting in terms of growth and popularity?

How can podcasting benefit your small business and brand in today’s rapidly changing technology world?

ep87: The Client Workflow Show

by Mike Murphy | May 5, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep87: The Client Workflow Show

My 10-step start to finish workflow for working with clients as a freelance business includes:

How do I keep track of client information?
How do I schedule and manage the calendar?
How do I organize projects and jobs?
How do I keep track of time working on projects?
How do I invoice and collect payment?

ep86: The Vlog Show

by Mike Murphy | Apr 28, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep86: The Vlog Show

What is a vlog?
What are the benefits of vlogging??
Why do I watch vlogs and who do I watch?
How do you get started making vlogs?

ep85: The Music Show

by Mike Murphy | Apr 21, 2017 | 2 Comments

EP85: The Music Show
Music Licensing Terms 101
What are my favorite online resources to get music for podcasting and videos?

ep84: The Quick Tip Workflow Show

by Mike Murphy | Apr 14, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep84: The Quick Tip Workflow Show

Behind the Scenes of my Quick Tip Tutorial Videos

1. How To Come up with Topics to Teach?
2. What Screencasting Software do I Use?
3. How to Export & Prepare Videos for Multiple Sizes
4. Share Videos Online

ep83: The Personal Brand Show (Pt. 2)

by Mike Murphy | Apr 7, 2017 | 0 Comments

This is Part 2 of How To Build A Personal Brand.

Behind the scenes look at my exact approach and strategy to building a personal brand.
Five Strategies Used to Build a Personal (Mike Murphy LLC)

ep82: The Personal Brand Show (Pt. 1)

by Mike Murphy | Mar 31, 2017 | 0 Comments

Episode 82 is Part 1: How To Build A Personal Brand:
What is a personal brand?
What does it take to build a personal brand?
5 core principles or steps to building a brand.

ep81: The Content Whiteboard Show

by Mike Murphy | Mar 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

Episode 81: The Content Whiteboard Show

What type of Content Can You Make?
What are Examples of Each Type of Content?
Where do you put the content after you make it?

ep80: The Show Notes Show

by Mike Murphy | Mar 17, 2017 | 2 Comments

Behind the Scenes of Show Notes:

How I write my show notes
How I Format my Shownotes for the Web
How I Prepare my episode artwork
How I Schedule & Publish Each Weekly Episode on my Wordpress Site.

ep79: The Accounting Show

by Mike Murphy | Mar 10, 2017 | 0 Comments

Behind the scenes of Mike Murphy LLC:

What is an LLC?
How do you file taxes as an LLC?
How much does it cost?
What tools do I use for accounting & financials?

ep78: The PodFest 2017 Show

by Mike Murphy | Mar 3, 2017 | 0 Comments

ep78_The PodFest 2017 Show

What is The Podfest Multimedia Expo?
Why did I attend?
What did I learn?
What tips do I have for your next event or conference?

ep77: The Podcast Setup Show (Pt 2)

by Mike Murphy | Feb 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

The Podcast Setup Show (Part 2):

ID3 Tagging, Media Hosting, Websites & RSS Feeds,
Submitting to iTunes and other directories and
Marketing & Promoting Your Podcast.

ep76: The Podcast Setup Show (Part 1)

by Mike Murphy | Feb 17, 2017 | 2 Comments

The Podcast Setup Show (Part 1):

Planning Your Show
Gear & Production
Media Hosting & Website
Launching Your Podcast
Marketing & Promotion

ep75: The Freelance Services Show

by Mike Murphy | Feb 10, 2017 | 0 Comments

Mike Murphy LLC Freelance Services List

Part 1:
Content Creation Blueprint
(What I Specialize In)

Part 2:
How I can help (services available)

ep74: The Self-Publishing Show (Pt.3)

by Mike Murphy | Feb 3, 2017 | 0 Comments

Part 3 of 3 in How To Self-Publish a Book 101.

Places other than Amazon to Sell Book
Tools to make formatting easy
Done for you Services for Distribution

ep73: The Self-Publishing Show (Pt. 2)

by Mike Murphy | Jan 27, 2017 | 2 Comments

How to Self-Publish a Book (Pt. 2)

Self-Publish on Amazon.com

Step 1: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

Step 2: CreateSpace.com (On-Demand Printing)

Step 3: ACX (AudioBooks Creation Exchange)

ep72: The Self-Publishing Show (Pt. 1)

by Mike Murphy | Jan 20, 2017 | 0 Comments

Part 1 of Self Publishing 101

How to Self-Publish A Book on Amazon

Where do you start?

What writing & editing tools do I use & Recommend

ep71: The Instagram Live Show

by Mike Murphy | Jan 13, 2017 | 0 Comments

History lesson and the overview of Instagram & Instagram Stories.
Instagram Live and some use cases for how to get started.
Gear and equipment recommendations so you can step up your game.

ep70: The 2017 Roadmap Show

by Mike Murphy | Jan 6, 2017 | 0 Comments

The 2017 Mike Murphy LLC Roadmap
Goals & Content Schedule Revealed

ep69: The Reflection Show

by Mike Murphy | Dec 30, 2016 | 0 Comments

Reflection of 2016.
Performance review of 2016 Roadmap.
Did I meet goals of 2016?

ep68: The Adobe After Effects Show

by Mike Murphy | Dec 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

The Adobe After Effects Show:

What is Adobe After Effects?
How Did I Make The PodShed Gift Guide Videos?

ep67: The Video Strategy Show

by Mike Murphy | Dec 16, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is The Pod Shed? Why did I make the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Videos? What is my video strategy for my podcast and online business?

ep66: The Adobe Mobile Show

by Mike Murphy | Dec 9, 2016 | 0 Comments

What are the Adobe Creative Cloud Mobile Apps and how can they help your creativity and workflow for your podcast, brand and online business?

ep65: The Adobe Premiere Show

by Mike Murphy | Dec 2, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is Adobe Premiere Pro CC?
Why Do I Use It?
How much does it cost?
Do I recommend it for podcasters and content creators just starting out in video?

ep64: The Gift Show

by Mike Murphy | Nov 25, 2016 | 0 Comments

1. Thank you, to you.

2. The Official Unofficial 1st Annual Mike Murphy Unplugged/PodcasterToolkit/PodShed/PodGift Holiday Ideas Guide

ep63: The Adobe Lightroom Show

by Mike Murphy | Nov 18, 2016 | 0 Comments

What exactly is Adobe Lightroom?
How much does it cost?
What is my photo organization and workflow system?

ep62: The Medium Show

by Mike Murphy | Nov 11, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is Medium?
How do I use it?
How can it helpyour podcast or brand?

ep61: The Facebook Live Show

by Mike Murphy | Nov 4, 2016 | 0 Comments

Just how big is Facebook?
What is Facebook Live?
What are some ways to use Facebook Live to promote your podcast or brand?

ep60: The Podcaster Toolkit Show

by Mike Murphy | Oct 28, 2016 | 0 Comments

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on PodcasterToolkit.com and share behind the scenes of why and how I built it.

ep59: The Web Design Show

by Mike Murphy | Oct 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

Learn how to install Wordpress & Divi Theme to create a new website and blog in 8 steps.

ep58: The Audio 101 Show (Part 2)

by Mike Murphy | Oct 14, 2016 | 0 Comments

Episode 58 isPart 2 of Audio 101:
The terms and language of recording and editing podcasts simplified.

ep57: The Audio 101 Show (Part 1)

by Mike Murphy | Oct 7, 2016 | 0 Comments

Audio 101 (Part 1).
The basics and fundamentals of audio engineering terminology and key concepts all podcasters should be familiar with.

ep56: The Adobe Audition Show

by Mike Murphy | Sep 30, 2016 | 2 Comments

What is Adobe Audition?
How Much Does it Cost?
How do I use Audition for my podcast workflow?
Do I recommend it for new or prospective podcasters?

ep55: The Anniversary Show

by Mike Murphy | Sep 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

Mike Murphy Unplugged Anniversary Show.
Top 10 Lessons Learned by Mike in Year One

ep54: The Business Show

by Mike Murphy | Sep 16, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is the difference between sole proprietorship and an LLC?
How much does it cost to legally start your business?
What can you do to set yourself up for success after your business is set up?

ep53: The LiveStream Show

by Mike Murphy | Sep 9, 2016 | 0 Comments

What exactly is live streaming video?
What are the main platforms today?
What topics make for good live streaming so you can start to explore?

ep52: The Everglades Show

by Mike Murphy | Sep 2, 2016 | 0 Comments

Part 3: How to Record Podcasts On-Location
Facts about The Florida Everglades
Tips & Tricks for How To Podcast on Location
Introduction to Noise Removal

ep51: The Writing Show

by Mike Murphy | Aug 26, 2016 | 0 Comments

The role of writing for podcasters and content creators.
Four great writing tools I use.

ep50: The Beach-Cast Show

by Mike Murphy | Aug 19, 2016 | 0 Comments

Mobile Podcasting (Part 2):
How To Record on Location
What Gear & Accessories Are Needed
The Mobile Podcast Checklist
Post-Production Options

ep49: The Instagram Stories Show

by Mike Murphy | Aug 12, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is Instagram Stories?
How is it different than Snapchat?
How Do You Use It?
How can podcasters and content creators benefit from it?

ep48: The Golden Gate Show

by Mike Murphy | Aug 5, 2016 | 0 Comments

Part 1: How to record a podcast on location.

This podcast episode was recorded on Baker Beach in San Francisco, California.

Why record on location?
What gear was used?
What are the pros & cons of location recording?

ep47: The Summer Playlist Show

by Mike Murphy | Jul 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

What app do I use to listen to podcasts?
What speed to I listen to podcasts on?
What are my current Top 7 podcasts that I listen to every week?

ep46: The Screencast Show

by Mike Murphy | Jul 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is Screencasting?
What tools do I use to make screencast videos?
What makes a good screencast video?
What are the benefits of making screencasts for online businesses?

ep45: The Skillshare Show

by Mike Murphy | Jul 15, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is Skillshare?
How does it work?
What are the requirements to launch a course?
What are the benefits of teaching on Skillshare?

ep44: The Affiliate Show

by Mike Murphy | Jul 8, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is affiliate marketing?
What are the advantages for podcasters and content creators?
How do you get started?

ep43: The 911 Show

by Mike Murphy | Jul 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

5 ways for you to prepare yourself and your business for unexpected events or even emergencies.

Components of a Podcasters Emergency Toolkit

1. Protecting Your Gear & Security
2. Backup Plan
3. Asset Managment or Inventory
4. Password Management
5. Banking

ep42: The Workflow Show

by Mike Murphy | Jun 24, 2016 | 0 Comments

Behind the scenes view of my 10 step podcast workflow from start to finish.

10 Steps:

1) Verification Process
2) Organization & Setup
3) Social Media Marketing
4) Exercise & Breakfast
5) The Script
6) Social Media & Engagement
7) Recording & Editing
8) Tagging & Uploading
9) Show Notes
10) Newsletter & Ask Mike Anything

ep41: The Hardware Show

by Mike Murphy | Jun 17, 2016 | 0 Comments

What equipment and gear do I use to record this podcast?
What do I recommend for one man band and content creators in the planning stage of starting a podcast or ramping up content creation?

The Basics: Audio Chain
Microphone
XLR Cables
Cloud lifter or Fethead1
Audio Interface (Mixer or Audio Interface)
Interface to DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

ep40: The Script Show

by Mike Murphy | Jun 10, 2016 | 0 Comments

Why do I write a script for my podcast and what is my process?

ep39: The Google Show

by Mike Murphy | Jun 3, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is Google Apps?
What features do I use regularly?
How can podcasters use Google Apps?

ep38: The Adobe Show

by Mike Murphy | May 27, 2016 | 0 Comments

What exactly is Adobe Creative Cloud?
What programs do I use for my podcast?
Is it worth the investment?

ep37: The Instagram Show

by Mike Murphy | May 20, 2016 | 0 Comments

Episode 37: The Instagram Show What is Instagram? How Do I use it? How can you use Instagram to promote your podcast? Ask Mike Anything Today’s Ask Mike Anything came via email from Vivian Carrasco from The Turning Inward, podcast: Question: What is the difference...

ep36: The Tutorial Show

by Mike Murphy | May 13, 2016 | 0 Comments

The Art of the Tutorial

How do you find a topic to teach?

How do you actually make them?

Where do you put them?

Why should you make tutorials?

ep35: The Snapchat Show (Part 2)

by Mike Murphy | May 6, 2016 | 0 Comments

The Snapchat Show (Part 2):

Why I am Using Snapchat?
How I Use Snapchat to promote my podcast?
How can you use Snapchat to promote your podcast & brand?
What have the results been so far?

ep34: The Snapchat Show (Part 1)

by Mike Murphy | Apr 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is Snapchat? How do you use it? How do you build an audience.

ep33: The YouTube Show

by Mike Murphy | Apr 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

5 big reasons why YouTube should be a central part of your marketing strategy as a podcaster and online business.

ep32: The Video Ideas Show

by Mike Murphy | Apr 15, 2016 | 0 Comments

5 different types of videos that you can make as a podcaster or content creator to get your video marketing up and running. If you are new to video or not sure where to start, today’s episode is going to be a good starting point to give you some ideas and inspiration to start making videos to promote your podcast and your brand.

ep31: The Rhythm Show

by Mike Murphy | Apr 8, 2016 | 0 Comments

In today’s episode, I want to continue down the path of self-awareness a little and tackle the topic of finding your rhythm or balance in podcasting, business and in life. I have a few reasons that I think are major contributors of stress and burnout in podcasting and I’ll share my techniques and ways that I use to keep a good rhythm and and make me in control of my podcast and not the other way around.

ep30: The Strengths Show

by Mike Murphy | Apr 1, 2016 | 2 Comments

What were the results of my StrengthsFinder 2.0 test and the benefits of understanding your strengths (and weaknesses) for podcasting, business and life.

ep29: The Guest Interview Show

by Mike Murphy | Mar 25, 2016 | 2 Comments

5 Benefits of Being A Guest on a Podcast
5 Tips To Prepare To Be a guest on a Podcast

ep28: The Green Show

by Mike Murphy | Mar 18, 2016 | 2 Comments

How much money does it cost to start and maintain a podcast in 2016?

ep27: The Podfest Show

by Mike Murphy | Mar 11, 2016 | 0 Comments

I share my experience of attending the recent Podfest Tampa 2016 and some insights on the pros and cons of attending industry events, trade shows and conferences.

ep26: The Repurpose Show

by Mike Murphy | Mar 4, 2016 | 0 Comments

10 Ways To Repurpose Podcast Episode Content

ep25: The Podfade-Away Show

by Mike Murphy | Feb 26, 2016 | 0 Comments

What is Podfade? What causes pod fade? How can you prevent podfade from happening?

ep24: The Roadblock Show

by Mike Murphy | Feb 19, 2016 | 0 Comments

Five potential roadblocks you might encounter on your podcast and online journey and some tips that will keep you moving forward.

ep23: The How Show

by Mike Murphy | Feb 12, 2016 | 0 Comments

ep23: The How Show 7 Steps How To Get Started Podcasting [Tweet ""Perfection is not attainable, but if you chase perfection, you can catch excellence." -Vince Lombardi] Ask Mike Anything: Guest: Dr. Vivian Carrasco, Turning Inward Podcast Question: Is there any...