217: Processes - Storing Video Files, Producing a Podcast, and Managing Sponsored Content

How to store your files in the cloud, the process we use to produce the podcast, and how Pinch of Yum manages their sponsored content.

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Welcome to episode 217 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, you’ll learn how we store large video files, produce the podcast, and manage Pinch of Yum’s sponsored content.

Processes 

Today’s episode is focused around processes, and while that may not sound all that exciting, processes are essential for our work. We use processes every day at Food Blogger Pro and Pinch of Yum, and you’ll learn what we do and how we stick to these processes in this episode,

First up is Emily, Pinch of Yum’s Video Specialist. Video files are huge, so the processes she follows to compress and store her video files helps keep her computer tidy and her content organized.

Next, Alexa talks all about…the podcast! She walks you through the entire podcasting process - from scheduling interviews, to recording episode, to editing, to publishing, and beyond.

And last, Pinch of Yum’s Communications Manager, Jenna, talks all about the way that Pinch of Yum manages their sponsored content work. From reviewing contracts to evaluating sponsors to getting paid, Jenna will teach you the ins and outs of making sure Pinch of Yum’s sponsored content work gets done.

While you’re listening, we encourage you to think about some of the things you do every day or every week that could benefit from a formalized process. Enjoy!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why processes are helpful and important
• How Emily organizes Pinch of Yum video clips
• The tool we use for cloud storage
• Why it’s important to compress your files before uploading them to the cloud
• How we schedule interviews for The Food Blogger Pro Podcast
• What we use to record the podcast
• How we host the podcast and generate transcripts
• What Jenna’s role is when it comes to sponsored content on Pinch of Yum
• How brands reach out to Pinch of Yum
• How the Pinch of Yum Intake Form works
• How the Pinch of Yum team reviews contracts
• How Pinch of Yum issues campaign reports
• How Pinch of Yum follows up with brands

Resources:

• Things
• The E Myth and The E Myth Revisited
• Process.st
• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
• G Suite
• Final Cut Pro X
• Calendly
• Zoom
• Screenflow
• Adobe Audition
• Convert songs from files in a folder or on a disk
• Libsyn
• Rev
• Pinch of Yum’s contact page
• Pinch of Yum’s sponsored content landing page
• CoSchedule
• FreshBooks
• InfluenceKit
• 168: How to Add More Value to Your Sponsored Content with Mandi Gubler

If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to [e-mail].