Matt WhoisMatt Johnson is a Wedding Filmmaker, video gear reviewer, video editing tutorial YouTuber who has one of the most signature beards on the Internet. People often seek his advice for how to create the best wedding films. Matt has been making videos since 2006, filming weddings since 2010, and growing facial hair since 2012. Subscribe to the Passion In Progress and leave a review! Morning Fame Link: https://morningfa.me/invite/bunb2unw Matt's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhoIsMat...
Mar 18, 2020•45 min
Vasavi Kumar is a Licensed Therapist and Certified Coach. Her mission is to bring out the very best in her clients. She has leveraged her 10+ years in business, entrepreneurship, emotional and mental wellness, media, spirituality and mindfulness, to listen, assess, and provide simple solutions for a variety of situations that her clients are going through. Vasavi’s approach and perspective allows her to serve a wide range of clients, from small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and indivi...
Feb 26, 2020•57 min
Professional Doodling, Hydro Dipping, and painting on any object he can get his hands on, Artist Nick Iby talks about how being a good person and providing value to others has benefitted his artistic career so far. Nick's YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3brs60Z Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickiby/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: YouTube: http://bit.ly/PIPyoutube Apple: http://bit.ly/PIPApple Google: http://bit.ly/PIPGoogle Spotify: http://bit.ly/PIPSpotify Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PIPStitcher Keep...
Feb 12, 2020•50 min
Stephen Cusato is the creator behind Not Another Cooking Show, a YouTube channel teaching others how to be better cooks. In the episode we tackle topics like going into debt to pursue your passion, creating a format to your show so you don't have to reinvent the wheel each time you make a video , and how getting 70k subscribers in 2 months effected his content creation. Not Another Cooking Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/notanothercookingshow Stephen's Instagram: @thefoodfreakk SUBSCRIBE T...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 22 min
It doesn't matter how skilled you are as a talent you can always grow and you can always learn" Ronny Mercedes was a member of the Bachata group Voz a Voz, a finalist in the latino version of The Voice, La Voz, and is a professional touring singer-songwriter. In the 84th episode Ronny talks about his experience on La Voz as well as gives his best advice for succeeding in the music industry. Listen to his latest single "Mi Botella": https://sl.onerpm.com/mibotella -Shownotes- (02:43) Ronny's back...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Thalia Toha is a Business advisor that has worked with media and brands like The Huffington Post and Buffalo Wild Wings. In this episode we talk about how to answer an interview question when you don't know the answer, why you should be asking yourself more "How Come" questions than "How To", and why some businesses are thriving while other are fading away. Get Thalia's Free Ultimate Guide to Getting More Clients by Making a Remarkable Impression: https://goodgrowgreat.com/ Please Leave me a rev...
Jan 22, 2020•42 min
Jason Anderson is the Founder of Quire, a radical new approach to achieving exceptional growth and transformation. They help content creators achieve their boldest aspirations by delivering the most valuable elements of investment banking, strategy consulting, and startups. Enabling them to do more, faster. Learn more about Jason and Quire: https://www.thequire.com/ Please Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! https://www.javiermercedes.com Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jav...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Sachit Gupta amplifies creators - specifically podcasters, influencers, and authors - and helps them grow revenue and audience. In this episode we talk about obtaining the right sponsorships, networking, and monetizing your content. Sachit's Podcast Conscious Creators - https://apple.co/2QYbynN Please Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! https://www.javiermercedes.com My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products/smoothanimationpremierepro Support the show on Patreon: http...
Jan 08, 2020•58 min
Jester King is an authentic farmhouse brewery committed to mixed culture and spontaneous fermentation. Their beer incorporates their natural surroundings and local agriculture, to make beer uniquely tied to a time, place and people. Co-Founder Jeffrey Stuffings was a local home brewer who started working on Jester King in late 2007. Since then, Jester King has become a must visit place for beer connoisseurs as well as a staple in the Austin TX culture. https://jesterkingbrewery.com/ Please Leave...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Yaron Deskalo spent over a decade at ESPN and Fox, winning six Emmys for his work as a feature producer and showrunner. He founded SoHi Media in April 2017. In the two years since its origin, SoHi Media has completed projects for some of the biggest content providers in the world, including Fox Sports, ABC, ESPN, NBC, the Golf Channel, and Wondery. Please Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! https://www.javiermercedes.com My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products/smoot...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Sidney Diongzon is a filmmaker who loves to chase stories . He creates content to help people become better storytellers though practical tutorials, cinematic visuals, camera gear reviews, and behind-the-scene vlogs. He has worked with brands like Mazda, Google, and Sony on campaigns all over the world. Sidney's Storytelling Course: https://sidney.thinkific.com/courses/storytelling-that-wins Sidney's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidneydiongzon Please Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! @jav...
Dec 11, 2019•28 min
Alex Gasaway talks the business of video production and content creation with a purpose on this weeks episode of the Passion In Progress Show. Rank your videos higher in search with With Tubebuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/Progress Alex's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/alexgasaway @javiermercedesx on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JavierMercedesx Twitter: https://twitter.com/JavierMercedesx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JavierMercedesx E-mail Newsletter: https://www.javierm...
Dec 04, 2019•57 min
Lizzie Peirce is the co-owner of a video production company, Know Hau Media, A Boss Photographer, and YouTuber. She started her channel back in 2018 and is about to hit 100k subscribers. She is soon to be married to YouTuber Chris Hau, making them one major power creative couple in the photography and videography space. Please Subscribe and leave a review on the show! MERCH: http://bit.ly/MerceMerch My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products Passion In Progress IG: http...
Nov 20, 2019•59 min
Kimberly Ann Jimenez is an entrepreneur, creative, educator and here to help you cut through the online marketing noise so you can start growing your brand confidently. She has her YouTube channel as well as is the founder of the business lounge, proudly serving 17,000 students in 47 countries. The Business Lounge is all Kim's best thinking in one place. She's in the trenches with her members, five days per week providing the personalized feedback and support they need to grow. If you’re wanting...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Asking YouTubers What Their Best Investment Has Been in the last year. Matt D'Avella, Yes Theory, Samir Chaudry of Colin and Samir, Tyler Babin and Audrey Ember. We hear from some heavy hitters in the YouTube space and what their biggest investment has been in the last year, personal or business. This question strikes home for me because I have been pursuing YouTube seriously for a year now and there is a lot of advice I would give my prior self. I want to help you understand what these amazing ...
Oct 30, 2019•13 min
Patrick Lyons is a fitness content creator on YouTube and Instagram. He is an American Ninja Warrior, TEDx Speaker, Microsoft Engineer, and creator of the Lyon Shred Program. We dive deep into his fitness journey and how he has created more opportunities for himself by trying so many things. Patrick's IG: https://www.instagram.com/patricklyons/ My Premiere Pro Preset Pack: https://www.javiermercedes.com/products Passion In Progress Show Notes: https://www.javiermercedes.com/blog/071 Passion In P...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Author Pierre Simon just finished his first book, the flight of the Phoenix. In this episode we talk about his journey of 10 years to create this book and his tips for implementing personal growth, happiness, and living in what is as opposed to what if. Get the Book: https://amzn.to/2OOGqI9 “Having lived a life against all odds, the idea of the Phoenix was born. From being taunted for being an awkward child more interested in books than popularity, to walking on as an undersized Division 1 athle...
Oct 16, 2019•53 min
Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since their launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom. Mark has developed Invisible People to give a face and voice to homelessness, something he knows all too...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Writer Nick Gaudio talks about the importance of good copywriting. We discuss E-mail marketing, list retention, audience interaction, and tools to help you become a better copywriter. Nick Gaudio is a writer with a Masters from the University of Michigan. He has taught writing at the University of Maryland. He has written for theCHIVE.com, National Lampoon and Classic Dad. He currently runs the email accounts for Rev.com, Kitsbow, Saatva, and 10 other businesses. Find Nick At https://www.convict...
Oct 02, 2019•50 min
For 75 days I did 5 tasks that would improve my health and mental toughness. This is a FREE program created by the Host of the MFCEO Project Podcast, Andy Frisella. The Rules of 75 Hard: 1. Exercise twice each day for 45 minutes - one of these workouts must be outdoors 2. Drink a gallon of water a day 3. Pick a diet or eating plan and stick to it with absolutely NO CHEAT MEALS and NO ALCOHOL 4. Read a minimum of 10 pages every day of self development or business book. Stick to real life material...
Sep 19, 2019•31 min
Chris Michael Harris is a serial entrepreneur, business & performance coach, keynote speaker, online expert and host of the Entrepreneur Hour podcast and Entrepreneur Hour TV. https://www.javiermercedes.com Chris's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2kfkXv0 Website: https://chrismichaelharris.com Social: @heycmh Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/javiermercedes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JavierMercedesx Twitter: https://twitt...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Edward was the Social Media Manager at theCHIVE, Rooster Teeth, and now is a social media strategist at a marketing agency called Envision Creative. He also runs his own popular meme account called spcybois. In this episode we talk about running social accounts for major internet brands and what that looks like, as well as the art of a creating a good meme and what it does for your brand. If you enjoy the show all I ask is that you share it with someone whether it be in casual conversation or th...
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 1 min
You look good, You feel good. You feel good, You play good. You play good, THEY PAY good. CJ Finley is the founder of Thrive On Life and is a fitness entrepreneur helping mission based people/brands/businesses THRIVE by helping grow their businesses. https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife/ https://www.instagram.com/javiermercedesx / Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes https://www.javiermercedes.com...
Aug 28, 2019•58 min
Hrish Lotlikar’s background spans technology & entertainment, venture capital, investment banking and management consulting. He is a co-founder of SuperWorld, an augmented reality platform on the blockchain. He also is a co-founder of The Rogue Initiative, a film, TV, virtual reality and gaming production studio. Check out the SuperWorld App Hrish Lotlikar @javiermercedesx Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes https://www.javiermercedes.com...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Moby is a Tech PM at DELL, but his passion is helping early-stage founders and creatives to build businesses through The Fire Show, pitch coaching, monthly events, and videos. An immigrant to the US at the age of 19, he was waiting for his green card so he can monetize what he's done for free in the past -- including interviewing Austin's Mayor, live-streaming for Entrepreneur Network, and helping companies win startup pitch competitions (he has $800,000 under his belt). Socials: @notthatmoby @j...
Aug 14, 2019•50 min
Verse 1 Federation is a YouTube Channel featuring a whole league of people playing 1 on 1 basketball against each other in a power ranking system looking to be the best in the world. It has caught the attention of many and is about to hit 100k subscribers at the time of releasing this podcast. In this episode we talk to the creator behind it all, "Big Brother", and why he thinks his channel has the success that it does. https://www.youtube.com/user/verseOneFederation Socials: @official_verseonef...
Jul 31, 2019•35 min
Starting a career in filmmaking and broadcast production, JJ Castillo has taking his creative talents to the world of XR, VR, and AR. He is the Founder and CEO of Viewer Ready, a game developing company based out of Austin that makes immersive experiences for clients as well as XR/VR/AR games for VR headsets. Socials: @ JJCastilloVR @javiermercedesx Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes https://www.javiermercedes.com...
Jul 24, 2019•56 min
Zach Horvath is the founder of Live A Great Story, a life style brand focused on building a community of inspiration. His company was formed to inspire people on their personal journey to live their best life. https://www.liveagreatstory.com @liveagreatstory @javiermercedesx My Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/javiers-store Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes https://www.javiermercedes.com...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Adrian Ritchie used to play professional basketball and has transitioned to the corporate world. She is a storyteller who vlogs her life with her wife in Denver, CO. She is also the founder of clothing brand Still Company. Adrian's Hat Company: https://www.wearestillcompany.com/ Socials: @Adrianmritchie @javiermercedesx My Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/javiers-store Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/javiermercedes https://www.javiermercedes.com...
Jul 10, 2019•53 min
Amassing 1.5 million subscribers at the time of this recording, Gavin Roy has built a YouTube Career teaching english to those who speak Brazilian Portuguese on his channel called SmallAdvantages. He has also took it upon himself to teach english to those who speak Czech on a second channel called TadyGavin with over 140k subscribers. If there is somebody who knows a thing or two about learning a new language efficiently, it's Gavin. We dive deep into his process and learn from his journey so fa...
Jul 02, 2019•51 min
