On episode 192 of the BSP, I analyze the recent announcement that YouTube will start monetizing “limited ad” videos with more edgy advertisements, some updates and clarification surrounding the COPPA ruling and implementation on YouTube, lots of feedback from you surrounding COPPA, and I share some tips to be financially successful (but you should also get advice from an actual financial advisor). Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Earning More Money from “Demonetized” Videos * Susan’s Letter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSOyIdxNjF4 * Blog Post: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2019/11/my-final-letter-in-2019.html * Monetization on Yellow Icon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsHoSp85d8c 05:43 - The FTC Clarifies COPPA Implementation on YouTube 06:34 - Why is the New COPPA System Being Implemented on YouTube? 08:36 - A COPPA Recap 11:15 - How COPPA Applies to Channel Owners 12:13 - How to Determine if Your Video is Directed to Children 14:19 - What are the Penalties for Violating COPPA? * FTC Blog: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2019/11/youtube-channel-owners-your-content-directed-children 16:13 - WYHTS: Don’t Panic over COPPA 17:37 - WYHTS: Should we Abandon YouTube Because of COPPA? 20:12 - WYHTS: Should I Swear in my Videos to Avoid COPPA? 21:02 - WYHTS: Does the Inclusion of a Child Actor Automatically Violate COPPA? 23:48 - WYHTS: COPPA is NOT a Big Deal!!!! 26:48 - WYHTS: There are No Lawyers to Help with COPPA? 28:39 - WYHTS: The Origins of Warms the Cockles of my Heart 29:52 - Ask Bandrew 30:33 - Voice Submission 31:41 - Thoughts on Twin Peaks? 33:36 - 5 Rules to Financial Success 34:12 - Don’t Buy What You Can’t Afford 35:45 - Don’t Fall Trap to 0% Financing Offers 38:02 - Use a Credit Card … Smartly 39:15 - Have a Safety Net Savings Account 40:50 - Don’t Go Out to Drink / Dinner 42:25 - Take Advantage of Employer Stock Options / 401K Matching 44:29 - Diversivy Your Investments (Avoid Day Trading) 45:45 - Summary of Advice for Financial Success 48:10 - Outro ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqm9Dv5erwI

On episode 239 of the BSP, I talk about twitter warning you about liking disputed content, and then I discuss in depth more about why I think adding everyone to YouTube partner program is a bad idea, and discuss why YouTube monetization should not be the end all be all of your monetization strategy. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Twitter Correcting You For Wrong Think 02:35 - WYHTS: YouTube is a great opportunity 04:00 - WYHTS: YouTube is going to be sued by the FTC for these advertisements 05:50 - WYHTS: Everyone should be in the Youtube Partner Program 15:40 - WYHTS: Youtube keeps getting worse and worse! 17:32 - WYHTS: Youtube should let you pay to not have ads on your videos 21:05 - WYHTS: Why are you creating content in the first place? Alternative monetization opportunities. 25:58 - WYHTS: How did I make my podcast music? * BSP Theme Composition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_ow85pMmQo 27:57 - Ask Bandrew 28:20 - Video Submission 1 28:55 - Which recent mic that I’ve used on the podcast would be my favorite? 32:05 - Voice Submission 2 33:26 - Should I adjust my compression and gate for outdoor recordings? 36:07 - Voice Submission 3 37:13 - Have I been noticed outside? 40:05 - Does being noticed bother me? 41:00 - Outro #CreatorNews #Podcast #GeeksRising ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5SiFWFHjz4

On episode 245 of the BSP, I talk about president Donald Trump being banned of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Shopify, and what this means for the future of Social Media and what you should be doing as a content creator moving forward. I also go on a rant about Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Violence Bad, Mmmkay? 01:03 - Trump Banned From Internet 04:00 - Who Else Uses Social Media? 07:56 - Amazon Revoking Parler Servers. 09:13 - WhY nO YeLl AbOuT PoLiTiCs!? 10:18 - What Can Content Creators Do? 13:58 - Closure of Banning 15:13 - Rant: Content Creators Need to Shut Up! 19:08 - Outro / Losing my Mind #CreatorNews #Podcast #GeeksRising ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So2f6oOp4dc

Topics discussed: The benefits of doing a no spend month, my actual 2024 everyday carry, and a few other things as well. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67 Reissue: https://imp.i114863.net/u67 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - The Benefits of Doing a No-Spend Month 11:22 - WIBT: Neumann U67 Reissue 12:37 - My Actual 2024 Everyday Carry 29:10 - Value for Value 30:45 - Ask Bandrew 31:28 - Video Submission 1 33:41 - What is Wrong With Your Audio 38:40 - Conclusion #Finance #EverydayCarry #Podcast ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gru8_wpxqk