Value 4 Value

Let’s do some linguistic semantics! In Ep #12 I’m differentiating some things that might superficially look like Value For Value (and may contain some elements of it) but are actually rather different. Subscriptions, paywalls/exclusive content, crowdfunding/donations/tips and everything advertising related all fall under this banner. V4V has some core principles such as continuous feedback, upfron...

Are you artificially capping your audience for no good reason? In Ep#11 I’m exploring my personal philosophy with regards to my podcasts, which is that they should be as accessible as possible for everyone who wants to join in. I’ve constantly been surprised by who I attract in, as was Erika from The Balance Theory who also noticed the same phenomena. I connect this to V4V by explaining how an eng...

I quite dislike the word ‘monetisation’. In Ep #10 we’re having a dive into why value should not be synonymous with money, and that they are actually completely different concepts. Is linking every activity and everything to money a good idea? What actually matters to you? How can we make money exit the conversation? Timeline: (0:00) - Intro (0:55) - Definition of monetisation (4:23) - Obsessed ov...

What is the true value of something? In Ep #9 we are exploring the idea of price discovery and how this can be applied to your product, idea, show, podcast, art, etc etc. When you allow someone to choose for themselves the value, you might be surprised at how high they will set that limit (as long as you are asking them to choose and think about it). When limits and artificial restriction in the f...

Why can having permanent funds can alienate you from your support? In Ep #8 I was inspired by a passage I read in M.K Gandhi\'s autobiography on why having a reliable, permanently fixed and disconnected source of funds can actually be bad for you. It can make you lose touch with the public support that is essential to fulfilling your real, deeper, higher purpose. The V4V model is all about closing...

Have you ever bought something you didn't need (or even want) just to show some love? In Ep #7 I explore why donating right now can be a pain in the ass and how this might change in the future. I recount some personal experiences trying to give value to people who deserve it but had an annoying time doing this. However, with the value for value model and the technology behind cryptocurrencies this...

Bing bong bing oooooooohh. In Ep #6 we’re exploring the topic of vibing. I recently had a chat with Erika from The Balance Theory and she brought up how small connections can create a vibe, a unique atmosphere shared between the podcaster and their guest or listener. I expand upon that analogy of crossing a river and how each stone is a connection that adds to the experience, before finishing off...

Me, N U baby. On Ep #5 we'll be examining why the V4V model can be thought of as a fine dining experience. Dave Jones gives us his thoughts on this analogy and I deconstruct how value is tied to feeling, why one party must make the first move by providing value from the get go and how expectation of receiving value can change across cultures. A big thanks to Oscar Merry and an anonymous booster fo...

There is always a cost, so how are you paying it?  In Ep #4 I examine the topic of free, first taking a dive into the definition of the word and how we can get confused about objects/services that appear to be financially ‘free’. There seems to be a problem with scale where a company as it grows larger will inevitably focus upon money as its primary goal (not a great motive) and the cost that...

In Ep #3 we're going to examine a practical example of giving value?  Before I ever heard of the Value 4 Value model I was reviewing random podcasts and leaving them a nice message. This was influenced by a kind message I received during my first 3 months of podcasting and was an opportunity for me to pay that forward. I eventually turned this into a strategic way to create a community and I...

In Ep #2 we take a look from this side of the mic. What does it feel like talking into the void as a new podcaster? The answer is a mix of relief and sadness. Relief because your crappy show is not being judged by the whole world, and sadness in that you’re not sure if what you are doing is worth anything at all. I’ve taken a snippet from a recent convo I had with Pete Smissen from the Aussie Engl...

Welcome to the 1st episode of the Value For Value podcast (or as I will occasionally shorten to: v4v). This is the podcast for digital content creators (podcasters/artists/musicians/etc.,) who want to find a way to earn a living without having to rely on the somewhat corrupting influence of advertising or setting up paywalls to block off a portion of your supporters. It is also an experiment for m...