Is Clickbait OK? w/ Landon Bailey

In this conversation, Blake and Landon discuss their experiences in making that sweet, sweet content. We also talk about our time at Gear Fest and the importance of networking and building relationships in the industry. (Its always good to have buddies!)
We also discuss the evolution of UA-cam and the changing landscape of the platform. Landon shares his journey from being in a band to starting his UA-cam channel and how he found his niche. (We also get into the unpredictability of the platform, and the difficulties of explaining their work to others and the perception of being a UA-camr/podcaster.)
Landon and I also get into the topic of soundproofing and how we built out our studios for content creation SECOND and loud amps FIRST. We also discuss the misconceptions surrounding soundproofing and the importance of using the right materials.
Finally, they discuss the weird side of doing this for a living and the impact it can have on mental health. In this portion of the chat, Landon and Blake discuss a range of topics, from dark thoughts and serial killers to the permanence of the internet.
We get real weird with it!
Takeaways

• Networking and building relationships in the industry is crucial for content creators.

• Finding your niche and creating content that resonates with your audience is key to success.

• Soundproofing and building a dedicated studio space can greatly improve the quality of your content.

• Incorporating and understanding the business side of content creation is important for long-term success.

• Many people have misconceptions about soundproofing and believe that certain products or techniques are effective when they are not.

• Soundproofing projects can be challenging and require a lot of time, effort, and research.

• Soundproofing in apartments can be difficult due to limitations on modifications.

• Exploring new technology in music gear can enhance the creation process.

• Being a content creator comes with its own set of challenges, including the unpredictability of UA-cam algorithms and the outside perception of being a UA-camr or Podcaster.

• Subscriber engagement and success on UA-cam can be inconsistent and difficult to predict.

• A large online presence can have a dark side and impact mental health. The internet never forgets, and everything you say or do online can be permanent.

• Having fun should be a priority, even in professional pursuits like music.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Gear Fest
07:15
Getting Started in Content Creation
17:33
Transitioning to Full-Time Content Creation
23:16
Finding Your Niche and What Works
26:11
Soundproofing and Building a Studio
29:37
The Importance of Incorporating and Business Side of Content Creation
31:26
Acoustic Caulk and Soundproofing
32:09
Misconceptions about Soundproofing
35:01
The Uncertainty of First Time Soundproofing Projects
36:15
Challenges of Soundproofing in Apartments
37:21
Exploring New Technology in Music Gear
39:37
Future Projects and Collaborations
43:30
Navigating the Perception of Being a UA-camr
45:11
The Difficulty of Explaining What You Do
49:18
The Challenges of Being a Content Creator
53:11
The Unpredictability of UA-cam Success
56:06
The Mystery of UA-cam Algorithms
59:35
The Inconsistency of Subscriber Engagement
01:01:11
The Dark Side of Fame and Online Presence
01:02:10
Dark Thoughts and Serial Killers
01:03:00
The Forgetfulness of Live Streams
01:03:47
The Permanence of the Internet
01:04:15
Landon's Channel and Having Fun
01:05:15
Favorite Boss Pedal
01:06:20
Favorite Kind of Pizza
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[@proof377]

Holy shit. I’ve enjoyed Landon’s videos for years. The conversation about subscribing made me check. I wasn’t subscribed! 😂 I am now. Good show guys.
Also, I’m not a muderer, nor have I died.

[@thetonemob]

I mean… That might be true… but how can we know for sure? 🤪