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289. Link in Bio Alternatives for the D.I.Y. Rock Star Video Description They only give you ONE opportunity to share a link on Instagram. Here are some Link in Bio alternatives. Inspired by Modern Millie’s video: https://youtu.be/RfzEO21LYT4 and https://castos.com/linktree-alternatives/ #linkinbio #instagramhack #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie In the episode we answer the questions, “Wh...

288. You must have THICK skin to be a D.I.Y. Rock Star Video Description Everyone in the music business wants to be “famous,” but do you know what it takes to get there and stay there without losing yourself? That’s a topic that has been on our minds lately. #thickskin #mentaltoughness #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie —— Our NEXT livestream is scheduled for Friday, May 12, where we will...

287. What did we learn from our first D.I.Y. Livestream? Video Description Here’s what we learned and what made live-streaming scarier than it needed to be, quite frankly. And here’s how we might make it better next time. #livestream #firstever #recordrelease #obtaniumflow #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #bourgeoisiepaperjam —— So, will we do it again? HELL, YEAH! 🙌🏾 In fact, our NEXT livestream i...

286. How we got on 13 Playlists in One Week (Thoughts on Groover) Video Description We heard about this website where we could connect with bloggers, playlist curators, and online radio stations, but was responsive. #playlists #groover #newrelease #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie See the episode for the full discussion. Here’s the blog post that accompanies this episode: https://bit.ly/2...

285. Favorite Creative Content #1 Video Description As creators ourselves, we get heaps of inspiration from hearing and seeing content of others who are in the creative process or who are mulling over ideas that we enjoy discussing. So, this is a round-up of sorts of YouTube creators, podcasts, and radio shows of our current creative content. We KNOW that this list COULD end up being exhaustive, s...

284. Why use a shortened URL (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star)? Video Description Inspired by https://www.cyberprmusic.com/musicians-guide-to-using-bitly/ and by https://blog.hootsuite.com/what-are-url-shorteners/ As a D.I.Y. Rock Star, you will LIKELY find it necessary to share links to your music and your merch. Wouldn’t it be great if you could tell how many folks are clicking on the links from Instagram...

283. 3 Course, Workshop or Conference Hacks Video Description We always look to get something out of every course/workshop/seminar we invest in—even if the content/speaker/information ISN’T the greatest. Here are 3 ways to do just that. Inspired by What Other Results I've Gotten from Investments Outside of the Ones Promised or Advertised Systems Saved Me® https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/syst...

282. Takeaways from 2023 SXSW episode Video Description Hey, Prejippie Nation! We just came back from attending the South By Southwest 2023 conference, so we thought we would check-in with you all and share a little of what we experienced. #southbysouthwest2023 #sxsw #sxsw2023 #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie See the episode for the full discussion. Here’s the blog post that accompanies...

281. Preview for SXSW 2023 Video Description It’s hard to contain our excitement with our upcoming trip to South By Southwest. By the time you see this episode, it’s likely we will be knee-deep in attending the festival, but we wanted to share a few things that we are most looking forward to during this trip. #southbysouthwest2023 #sxsw #sxsw2023 #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie See the...

280. Steal like an artist principles Video Description As you know, we’re ALWAYS looking for inspiration around here. So I stumbled upon this YouTube video that listed quite a few Steal Like an Artist principles this morning: https://youtu.be/wX-UEBAC7KY #steallikeanartist #midweekinspiration #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie See the episode for the full discussion. Here’s the blog post t...

279. Making decisions faster (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description There are times—and reasons—to make decisions quickly for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. If you struggle in indecision sometime, this might give you the motivation to decide quicky. Inspired by the Accidental Creative Podcast “Closing Doors” episode: https://player.fm/series/the-accidental-creative-creativity-innovation-and-doing-bri...

278. Why do I need to market (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star)? Video Description If you want to share your art with more than your friends and family, you have to do this. Here’s why you need to market (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star). #whymarket #musicianlife #marketbetter #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Inspired by Art Juice Podcast’s Marketing Your Art without Marketing [193] https://listen.stitcher.c...

277 81 Types of social media posts Video Description As a D.I.Y. Rock Star, we often need to feed the social media beast, which means you will need to have a variety of types of posts, if you plan to be successful at it. This episode was inspired by the Social Media Today website: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/81-different-types-of-social-media-post-to-amaze-your-followers-infographi/62442...

276. Learn yourself (to move forward as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description Getting past hindrances like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, comparing yourself to others’ success may take some resiliency. That’s where this topic helps. #knowthyself #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Check out the episode for the full discussion and/or the accompanying blog post: https://bit.ly/276knowyours...

275. 3 Easy ways to share behind the scenes content (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description This topic was inspired by a Craft Podcast (Elise Gets Crafty: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elise-gets-crafty/id818930816?i=1000513704505 ) But since this is a topic that we’re currently in the process of working through, we thought ALL content creators, frankly, could benefit from this info....

274. Music-Related Documentaries #2 Video Description We can’t believe it’s been nearly 3 years since our last installment of music-related documentaries. –Check out the first one, if you’re intrigued: https://bit.ly/127musicdocsvid We’re back with just a few additional inspiring ones for you all to check out. #documentaries #music #whattowatch #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie See the ep...

273. Will AI help or hurt the D.I.Y. Rock Star? Video Description The topic has been ALL around us during this past holiday season and we’ve seen some demonstrations about how it can write a movie, write a blog post, and, yes, write a song. How beneficial or detrimental is this to the D.I.Y. Rock Star? #AI #vision #artificialintelligence #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie From all the of t...

272. Goals for 2023 Video Description We’ve done this every year since 2019 and, like last year, we’ve decided to keep it simple. Here are the few things we plan to focus on in 2023. #goals2023 #vision #newyear #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie See the episode for the full discussion and the blog post for more on each goal at https://bit.ly/272goalsfor2023blog Vox’s Goals: 1. Stay creativ...

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions 12. Staying the course; “math plus feelings” ep 271 This is just a peek in the window of our current minimalism journey. Practice Gratitude As corny as it sounds, when we stop to figure out WHY we’re buying MANY things, we’ll realize that we are trying to “fill a hole” in our lives. By stopping often and asking ourselves what we ar...

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Healthy simplified eating ep 269 With food: Keeping things simple is not as hard as you might think in the beginning. Sometimes it just takes doing some advance decision making and once the ideas or principles are in place, it’s easy to just refer back to your new checklist for what to do and what NOT to do. As you MAY know, I have...

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Healthy home products ep 270 Part of the minimalist aesthetic is simplifying the number of products that you buy and use. While I NEVER could see myself as someone who would take the time and energy to make my own personal care and home products, there were two “recipes” that have worked REALLY well. • Found out that the homemade d...

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Simplifying Homelife Time Versus Money ep 268 We know that it seems EASY to conflate spending LESS with minimalism, but there are times when I have to decide WHICH—time or money—is going to help me simplify my life. Therefore, I am CONSTANTLY doing the trade off to time versus money. Here’s to a kickoff to healthy habits for 2023!...

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Digital Declutter ep 267 Here’s a “detox your inbox” list. These are 4 easy ways of getting rid of digital clutter: 1. unsubscribe to unwanted emails 2. put spam in the proper folders EVERYTIME you see it 3. be thoughtful enough on the front end to put downloaded files and screenshots into the proper folders 4. rename screenshots r...

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Declutter ep 265 Ideas for: • Your home • Your studio • Your workspace Here’s to a kickoff to healthy habits for 2023! You MIGHT like: • 2019 Tips for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogvember2019playlist • 2021 Health & Wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogmas2021playlist Did you know that along with putting...

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Financial; Spend less ep 266 Feel more: • Power • Clarity • Freedom Here’s to a kickoff to healthy habits for 2023! You MIGHT like: • 2019 Tips for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogvember2019playlist • 2021 Health & Wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogmas2021playlist Did you know that along with putting to...