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Toys & Tech of the Trade

Toys & Tech of the Trade is all about conversations with content creators, entrepreneurs, and awesome folks on our radar showcasing the gadgets, gear, and tech they use to run their business and create their content, as well as the "toys" that put a smile on their face.

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77: Building a Podcast Network That Actually Supports Creators (Not Just Ad Sales)

Guest: Rich Butler, Founder—RAGE Works Podcast Network Originally aired on: Podcast Network Insights with Greg Wasserman Listen to the original: https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-network-insights/2751235/ About This Episode What happens when a podcast network stops chasing CPMs and starts asking a different question: how do we help creators actually stick around? Rich Butler has been running the…

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76: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Taekwondo Master Joseph Lupo Jr.

Toys & Tech of the Trade is slowly getting things back to normal with consistency at the forefront. It is only fitting that Rich sit down with a true embodiment of consistency and discipline in Taekwondo Master Joseph Lupo Jr. Master Joe is the owner of the New York Black Center in Queens, NY and is also the host of A Black Belt Way of Life podcast. In Rich’s conversation with Master Joe, we learn…

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75: Overcoming Challenges: Starting a Studio and Staying Consistent in Podcasting

After a lengthy hiatus, Toys & Tech of the Trade is back! What has been happening with the podcast and RAGE Works, and what’s Rich been up to? All that gets answered in this week’s episode, plus we get some insights into Toys & Tech of the Trade, will change to give you more value in every podcast. Update: It has been well over a year since our good friend James Lopez was hospitalized, and he…

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Rich Stops By The Play Big Faster Podcast

Toys & Tech of the Trade x Play Big Faster While Toys & Tech of the Trade is on hiatus, Rich is still making the podcast rounds. He stopped by the Play Big Faster Podcast to discuss podcasting and much more. Here is the full episode description straight from the host, Scherrie Prince. Have you ever dreamed of starting your own podcast but are worried about the time commitment or the pressure to…

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74: Content Creator Roundtable With Corey Gumbs & Matt Kaplowitz

This week's episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade was a far departure from our usual episodes as Rich is joined by Corey Gumbs from the Black Podcasters Association and Matt Kaplowitz from Nerd News Today and Trek Untold for a roundtable discussion on content creation, podcast standards, and practices and workflows. We recorded this podcast on location at The Landing At 251, a co-working space in…

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73: Strengthening the Podcasting Community: Lessons from our Queens Event

We're back! Rich fires up the mics and shares the latest RAGE Works and Toys & Tech of the Trade updates, including the recent event Rich organized alongside Corey Gumbs from the Black Podcasters Association and Lee Uehara from NYC Podcasters and AAP. This was the first podcast event for the Queens area, and Rich had lots to say about how the event came together and the lessons he learned from the…

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72: The Brighter Side Of Suffering. Where Things Are & Where They're Going

So what's been going on with Rich, Toys & Tech of the Trade, and RAGE Works? This quick episode answers those questions and updates fans and listeners on what comes next. It was an emotional conversation that hopefully will help others in similar circumstances. Update : James Lopez is finally home and continues to be a force and inspiration for dads everywhere, even in recovery, but he still has a…

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71: Unlocking the Toys and Tech of Jason Skeesick's Trade: From Soldier to Entrepreneurial Evangelist

Unlocking the Toys and Tech of Jason Skeesick's Trade: From Soldier to Entrepreneurial Evangelist After a long hiatus, Toys & Tech of the Trade is back, and this week's guest is a man of many talents. Jason Skeesick is a former soldier, content creator, coach, father, and podcaster. He is known for his diverse background, discipline, and self-awareness. “You have to have accountability to the…

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Toys & Tech of The Trade 2022 Gift Guide

2022 Toys & Tech of the Trade Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are upon us, so it is time for the Toys & Tech of the Trade 2022 holiday gift guide. This year is a bit different, and Rich has tons of recommendations that will surely be a hit for the entrepreneur or creatives in your life unless you want to treat yourself, which is never wrong. Update 1 : James Lopez is finally home as of August…

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70: The Adventures Of Matthew Stibbe

In a world where profits come before people, Matthew Stibbe strives to be different and lead differently. His conversation with Rich not only touched on his fantastic resume in the gaming and later tech industry and how both of those paths led him to where he is today as CEO of Articulate Marketing. But, of course, it wouldn't be an amazing story without some toys and tech that came along for the…

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