Passion In Progress with Javier Mercedes

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson is a Wedding Filmmaker, video gear reviewer, video editing tutorial YouTuber who has one of the most signature beards on the Internet. People often seek his advice for how to create the best wedding films. Matt has been making videos since 2006, filming weddings since 2010, and growing facial hair since 2012. Subscribe to the Passion In Progress and leave a review! Morning Fame Link: https://morningfa.me/invite/bunb2unw Matt's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhoIsMatt IG: @passioninprogress @WhoIsMatt Personal: @JavierMercedesX Twitter | IG | Facebook E-mail Newsletter: https://www.javiermercedes.com/email

Vasavi Kumar is a Licensed Therapist and Certified Coach. Her mission is to bring out the very best in her clients. She has leveraged her 10+ years in business, entrepreneurship, emotional and mental wellness, media, spirituality and mindfulness, to listen, assess, and provide simple solutions for a variety of situations that her clients are going through. Vasavi’s approach and perspective allows her to serve a wide range of clients, from small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and individuals looking to increase their fulfillment in all areas of life. Vasavi has bounced back from a bipolar disorder diagnosis, divorce, toxic codependent relationships, alcohol and cocaine addiction, and much more. She believes that self-confidence starts with trusting your intuition and speaking boldly for what you stand for. Learn More About Vasavi Here: https://www.vasavikumar.com/  Instagram: @highervasavi @passioninprogress Show Notes: (00:46) Vasavi Back ground (03:02) I want to do what ever it takes to end suffering (04:10) Confronting a cocaine addiction (06:11) Vasavi describes the steps of rehab (07:25) forget about everyone else for a second, be honest with yourself, the most important person is you (08:08) for me 100% honesty has to be the way of living, I cannot lie (08:52) the most important relationship you have is the one with yourself (15:12) dealing with imposter syndrome (19:08) how to get over the hump of starting to make content (23:14) Falling into the comparison trap (24:36) If you are an introvert by nature it might be better for you on camera (28:23) having intention behind slowing down (29:19) Spend some time in silence (32:05) Reference to episode with Brian Sellers abd the power of silence (33:28) dealing with anxiety during live television (35:30) stumbling over words while on live television (39:34) conscious content creation (41:16) how Vasavi plans her content out (45:56) tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, tell them what you told them (49:10) Using websites like Trint and REV to transcribe your content and repurpose it

Professional Doodling, Hydro Dipping, and painting on any object he can get his hands on, Artist Nick Iby talks about how being a good person and providing value to others has benefitted his artistic career so far. Nick's YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3brs60Z Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickiby/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: YouTube: http://bit.ly/PIPyoutube Apple: http://bit.ly/PIPApple Google: http://bit.ly/PIPGoogle Spotify: http://bit.ly/PIPSpotify Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PIPStitcher Keep in touch Instagram: @passioninprogress Javier's IG: @JavierMercedesX Shownotes (01:39) How Nick Iby Got his start in art (03:54 Nick custom painting shoes as well as other objects (07:31) Different techniques of spray painting (10:19) Explaining what Hydro Dipping is and how to do it with shoes (11:57) Nick's Hydro Dip viral video averages 5,000 views a day (14:39) Interacting with an audience as you grow on YouTube and Instagram (17:28) Javier’s story about writing Muggsy Bogues a handwritten letter in the mail (18:02) DMing 100 celebrities to make them free shoes (22:26) YouTube doesn't care about how long you spent making a video (24:03) Being in a place with other YouTubers has helped me so much (25:05) Have another mind to bounce ideas off of (25:33) How to make clickable thumbnails for youtube (28:05) Think of the title, thumbnail, and idea first. then create the video (30:13) Nick's self development habits (30:38) The way you talk to yourself has been the most life changing for me (31:24) You can only control your attitude and your responses to things (32:42) Analogy of how what you order in a Drive Thru is like what you get when you speak your positive affirmations into the world (37:08) I get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep (41:28) Taking the hard way is probably the best way (44:48) Going on walks helps with my work efficiency (46:20) Talking about the merch line Hydra

Stephen Cusato is the creator behind Not Another Cooking Show, a YouTube channel teaching others how to be better cooks. In the episode we tackle topics like going into debt to pursue your passion, creating a format to your show so you don't have to reinvent the wheel each time you make a video , and how getting 70k subscribers in 2 months effected his content creation. Not Another Cooking Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/notanothercookingshow Stephen's Instagram: @thefoodfreakk SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: YouTube: http://bit.ly/PIPyoutube Apple: http://bit.ly/PIPApple Google: http://bit.ly/PIPGoogle  Spotify: http://bit.ly/PIPSpotify Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PIPStitcher Instagram: @passioninprogress E-mail Newsletter: https://www.javiermercedes.com/email Shownotes (03:01) I would have never done anything that I am doing right now had I been concerned about other people (12:43) Tackling finances as a content creator (16:08) Starting my channel on a whim and getting 100 subs in a week (18:13) I can make this work, I just need to float myself long enough monetarily (19:01) going into credit card debt to pursue your dream (24:03) YouTube being a better fit than having a show on Food Network (25:28) how do I branch out from just being known as the pasta guy? (29:15) how do I get views using the same kind of thumbnail plating on a cutting board (30:44) Creating a format to your show so you don't have to reinvent the wheel each time you make a video (35:20) Why I use a cutting board to plate every thumbnail (39:09) Why I have a format to my shows (40:34) the format removes decisions from the creative process (45:22) don't be above someone else in the food world (47:00) My goal is not to be the best chef in the world, it's just to make sure you are better at cooking (50:12) talking about the production work that goes into cooking videos, what angles, what cameras, etc. etc. (50:13) Stephen hates top down shots (52:07) eliminating the friction to creating videos (56:44) How Stephen sources his music for his videos (57:53) I was compensating for my lack of energy with the music that I was using (59:04) sacrificing ad revenue just to use a song, that's how important music is to the cut for Stephen (01:01:39) How do you take the time to interact with your audience? (01:09:10) Story behind why Stephen's IG handle is the @FoodFreakk and not "not another cooking show" (01:11:18) Should Stephen start a cooking podcast? (01:14:21) getting 70k subscribers in two months screwed me  

It doesn't matter how skilled you are as a talent you can always grow and you can always learn" Ronny Mercedes was a member of the Bachata group Voz a Voz, a finalist in the latino version of The Voice, La Voz, and is a professional touring singer-songwriter. In the 84th episode Ronny talks about his experience on La Voz as well as gives his best advice for succeeding in the music industry.  Listen to his latest single "Mi Botella": https://sl.onerpm.com/mibotella -Shownotes- (02:43) Ronny's background in preforming (07:44) Ronny's journey on the show La Voz (08:06) What you get if you win La Voz (10:01) How has being on La Voz affected Ronny's career? (12:37) "Artists have a responsibility to the public to stand by what they believe in" (13:27) "I want to be light where there is darkness" (14:37) "I will not sing about infidelity" (15:12) "I believe there is an audience for everything" (16:15) Standing his ground on not singing about infidelity to big recording artists in studio (20:11) "God gave you this gift, what are you going to do with it, is it to be for your ego or are you going to be of service, and I choose to be of service" (21:14) How to be a singer full time (22:12) Every time you preform you are always auditioning (24:05) Even if you are a talented person become a skillful talented person (24:24) It doesn't matter how skilled you are as a talent you can always grow and you can always learn (25:39) Advice to singers in the industry (28:23) Industries and businesses are not meant to be friendly if you can make friends then great as long as you can respect each others position (29:37) Your number one fan is always going to be yourself and no one will ever treat a project like you will (31:52) How many is too many DM's or texts to someone for a collaboration? (35:40) Why put so much into one single instead of trying to pump out as much music as possible on Soundcloud or YouTube? (36:29) You are what you project (43:35) Singing for Music Producer David Cabrera (47:48) Remembering why I sing (48:20) Music is power. Music is healing. (51:43) Singing for to raise awareness for human trafficking (56:26) Referencing episode 49 about my grandmother (Mama Yeya) (1:00:04) Talking about the death of our Grandmother SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: YouTube: http://bit.ly/PIPyoutubeApple: http://bit.ly/PIPApple Google: http://bit.ly/PIPGoogle Spotify: http://bit.ly/PIPSpotify Instagram: @passioninprogressE-mail Newsletter: https://www.javiermercedes.com/email

Thalia Toha is a Business advisor that has worked with media and brands like The Huffington Post and Buffalo Wild Wings. In this episode we talk about how to answer an interview question when you don't know the answer, why you should be asking yourself more "How Come" questions than "How To", and why some businesses are thriving while other are fading away. Get Thalia's Free Ultimate Guide to Getting More Clients by Making a Remarkable Impression: https://goodgrowgreat.com/ Please Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! http://bit.ly/PIPApple And share this episode with a friend! Instagram: @passioninprogress Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes SUBSCRIBE  YouTube: http://bit.ly/PIPYT Spotify: http://bit.ly/PIPSpotify E-mail Newsletter: https://www.javiermercedes.com/email Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes SHOW NOTES: (05:53) Story of the man who left his keys and cell phone in a locked car (08:19) ask how come questions rathar than how to questions (10:05) Apple's failure to rebrand JCPenny (11:49) Make sure to do the pre and post work for an interview (13:05) How to answer an interview question when you don't know the answer (18:24) ask yourself why should people consume your content (20:49) Story of why I turned down a video editing job for Apple (29:15) How much explination do you need as an editor when sending revisions to a client (34:33) biggest piece of advice to content creators (34:53) the cleaner and simpler the better (35:15) put the best imagery up front (38:22) Example of why putting the best material first works

Jason Anderson is the Founder of Quire, a radical new approach to achieving exceptional growth and transformation. They help content creators achieve their boldest aspirations by delivering the most valuable elements of investment banking, strategy consulting, and startups. Enabling them to do more, faster. Learn more about Jason and Quire: https://www.thequire.com/ Please Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! https://www.javiermercedes.com Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes SUBSCRIBE  Instagram: @passioninprogress YouTube: http://bit.ly/PIPYT Apple: http://bit.ly/PIPApple Spotify: http://bit.ly/PIPSpotify E-mail Newsletter: https://www.javiermercedes.com/email Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes

Sachit Gupta amplifies creators - specifically podcasters, influencers, and authors - and helps them grow revenue and audience. In this episode we talk about obtaining the right sponsorships, networking, and monetizing your content. Sachit's Podcast Conscious Creators - https://apple.co/2QYbynN Please Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! https://www.javiermercedes.com My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products/smoothanimationpremierepro Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes

Jester King is an authentic farmhouse brewery committed to mixed culture and spontaneous fermentation. Their beer incorporates their natural surroundings and local agriculture, to make beer uniquely tied to a time, place and people. Co-Founder Jeffrey Stuffings was a local home brewer who started working on Jester King in late 2007. Since then, Jester King has become a must visit place for beer connoisseurs as well as a staple in the Austin TX culture. https://jesterkingbrewery.com/ Please Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! https://www.javiermercedes.com My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products/smoothanimationpremierepro Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes

Yaron Deskalo spent over a decade at ESPN and Fox, winning six Emmys for his work as a feature producer and showrunner. He founded SoHi Media in April 2017. In the two years since its origin, SoHi Media has completed projects for some of the biggest content providers in the world, including Fox Sports, ABC, ESPN, NBC, the Golf Channel, and Wondery. Please Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! https://www.javiermercedes.com My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products/smoothanimationpremierepro Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes

Sidney Diongzon is a filmmaker who loves to chase stories. He creates content to help people become better storytellers though practical tutorials, cinematic visuals, camera gear reviews, and behind-the-scene vlogs. He has worked with brands like Mazda, Google, and Sony on campaigns all over the world. Sidney's Storytelling Course: https://sidney.thinkific.com/courses/storytelling-that-wins Sidney's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidneydiongzon Please Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! @javiermercedesx on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JavierMercedesx Twitter: https://twitter.com/JavierMercedesx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JavierMercedesx E-mail Newsletter: https://www.javiermercedes.com/email Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes

Alex Gasaway talks the business of video production and content creation with a purpose on this weeks episode of the Passion In Progress Show. Rank your videos higher in search with With Tubebuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/Progress Alex's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/alexgasaway @javiermercedesx on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JavierMercedesx Twitter: https://twitter.com/JavierMercedesx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JavierMercedesx E-mail Newsletter: https://www.javiermercedes.com/email Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes

Lizzie Peirce is the co-owner of a video production company, Know Hau Media, A Boss Photographer, and YouTuber. She started her channel back in 2018 and is about to hit 100k subscribers. She is soon to be married to YouTuber Chris Hau, making them one major power creative couple in the photography and videography space. Please Subscribe and leave a review on the show! MERCH: http://bit.ly/MerceMerch My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products Passion In Progress IG: https://www.instagram.com/passioninprogress/ Passion In Progress YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/javiermercedes

Kimberly Ann Jimenez is an entrepreneur, creative, educator and here to help you cut through the online marketing noise so you can start growing your brand confidently. She has her YouTube channel as well as is the founder of the business lounge, proudly serving 17,000 students in 47 countries. The Business Lounge is all Kim's best thinking in one place. She's in the trenches with her members, five days per week providing the personalized feedback and support they need to grow. If you’re wanting to launch, grow or scale a profitable online business, it is the right place for you. https://kimberlyannjimenez.com/ My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products Passion In Progress IG: https://www.instagram.com/passioninprogress/ Passion In Progress YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/javiermercedes

Asking YouTubers What Their Best Investment Has Been in the last year. Matt D'Avella, Yes Theory, Samir Chaudry of Colin and Samir, Tyler Babin and Audrey Ember. We hear from some heavy hitters in the YouTube space and what their biggest investment has been in the last year, personal or business. This question strikes home for me because I have been pursuing YouTube seriously for a year now and there is a lot of advice I would give my prior self. I want to help you understand what these amazing creators got the most return on investment on and hopefully their answers guide your decisions in the creative process. My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products Passion In Progress IG: https://www.instagram.com/passioninprogress/ Passion In Progress YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/javiermercedes

Patrick Lyons is a fitness content creator on YouTube and Instagram. He is an American Ninja Warrior, TEDx Speaker, Microsoft Engineer, and creator of the Lyon Shred Program. We dive deep into his fitness journey and how he has created more opportunities for himself by trying so many things. Patrick's IG: https://www.instagram.com/patricklyons/   My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products Passion In Progress Show Notes: https://www.javiermercedes.com/blog/071 Passion In Progress YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/javiermercedes

Author Pierre Simon just finished his first book, the flight of the Phoenix. In this episode we talk about his journey of 10 years to create this book and his tips for implementing personal growth, happiness, and living in what is as opposed to what if. Get the Book: https://amzn.to/2OOGqI9 “Having lived a life against all odds, the idea of the Phoenix was born. From being taunted for being an awkward child more interested in books than popularity, to walking on as an undersized Division 1 athlete, and later challenging the status quo in corporate America, Pierre Simon decided that the zest for renewal that continually recreated The Phoenix burned within his own heart. Failure was always supplanted by resolve, losing was a milestone, never to be an end result. Complacency remained the enemy. Understanding The Phoenix was a personal rallying cry that brought Pierre from humble beginnings to new heights in each phase of his successful career." The Phoenix is a mythical creature, but as told in this free-flowing book, it is a life attitude of succeeding against all odds. The storyline is unique, free flowing, authentic and a tribute to a life of never accepting no.” DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.

Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom. Mark has developed Invisible People to give a face and voice to homelessness, something he knows all too well since he once lived among them. His work is extremely innovative and his ingenious use of social media for storytelling is a model for both the corporate and not-for-profit worlds. Learn more at: https://invisiblepeople.tv Get Involved in your community: https://invisiblepeople.tv/get-involved/ My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products Passion In Progress Show Notes: https://www.javiermercedes.com/blog/071 Passion In Progress YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/javiermercedes

Writer Nick Gaudio talks about the importance of good copywriting. We discuss E-mail marketing, list retention, audience interaction, and tools to help you become a better copywriter.  Nick Gaudio is a writer with a Masters from the University of Michigan. He has taught writing at the University of Maryland. He has written for theCHIVE.com, National Lampoon and Classic Dad. He currently runs the email accounts for Rev.com, Kitsbow, Saatva, and 10 other businesses. Find Nick At https://www.convictandcannon.com Passion In Progress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passioninprogress/ Passion In Progress Show Notes: https://www.javiermercedes.com/blog/070 Passion In Progress YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/javiermercedes  

For 75 days I did 5 tasks that would improve my health and mental toughness. This is a FREE program created by the Host of the MFCEO Project Podcast, Andy Frisella. The Rules of 75 Hard: 1. Exercise twice each day for 45 minutes - one of these workouts must be outdoors 2. Drink a gallon of water a day 3. Pick a diet or eating plan and stick to it with absolutely NO CHEAT MEALS and NO ALCOHOL 4. Read a minimum of 10 pages every day of self development or business book. Stick to real life material that works on your mindset and can give you skills. 5.Take one progress photo each day Andy Frisella is an entrepreneur who has built businesses before and during the whole social media boom. He is the CEO of 1st Phorm International, A company that makes muscle building supplements designed to get you the results you deserve. He is also the host of the MFCEO Project Podcast. Frisella is a realist who puts on straightforward theories towards success and achievement which is exactly what rules of #75hard does. Passion In Progress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passioninprogress/ Passion In Progress Show Notes: https://www.javiermercedes.com/blog/069 Passion In Progress YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/javiermercedes