Toys & Tech of the Trade Rich Butler

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 Westbury, NY.


Update: It has been over a year since our good friend James Lopez was hospitalized, and he continues to improve daily. Learn more about James' story here: https://bit.ly/3A8qbgM, and feel free to donate, visit, and share this GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/da7a5f33


Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode


Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase via the link, RAGE Works will receive a small commission.


If you are struggling, stressed out, and need a neutral party to talk to, give BetterHelp a try: https://www.betterhelp.com/ (non-affiliate)The Landing At 251: https://www.thelanding251.com/


 


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Black Podcasters Association: https://www.blackpodcastersassociation.com/Nerd News Today: https://www.nerdnewstoday.comTrek Untold: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/trek-untold/






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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 whole process. If you're on the fence about events, whether as an attendee or organizer, this episode should help you look at them differently.


Update: It has been over a year since our good friend James Lopez was hospitalized, and he continues to improve daily. Learn more about James' story here: https://bit.ly/3A8qbgM, and feel free to donate, visit, and share this GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/da7a5f33


Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode


Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase via the link, RAGE Works will receive a small commission.


If you are struggling, stressed out, and need a neutral party to talk to, give BetterHelp a try: https://www.betterhelp.com/ (non-affiliate)Black Podcasters Association: https://www.blackpodcastersassociation.com/Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.aapodcasters.org/Spotlight Podcasting: https://spotlightpodcasting.com/GFQ Network: https://gfqnetwork.com/


 


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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 long road to recovery and needs our help. Learn more about James' story here: https://bit.ly/3A8qbgM, and feel free to donate, visit and share this Go Fund Me link: https://gofund.me/da7a5f33


Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode


Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase via the link, RAGE Works will receive a small commission.


If you are struggling and need a neutral party to talk to, give Betterhelp a try: https://www.betterhelp.com/


 


Guest Links


No guests this week.


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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 mission that you're on; whether that's in the military, whether that's in school, whether that's in a corporate environment or your own business, you have to hold yourself accountable to your constituents, right?” – Jason Skeesick


In this episode, you will learn the following:


1. Exploring the Life-Changing Effects of the Military: Discover how the disciplined lifestyle, mission-focused mentality, and team camaraderie of the military impacted Jason Skeesick's life.


2. Following Your Passions: Learn how Jason Skeesick turned his passions into businesses, from snowboarding to poker, and why he became an entrepreneur.


3. Taking Accountability for Your Impact: Understand the importance of accountability and how it can help individuals scale up their impact on the world.


Update: Fatherhood Is Lit's James Lopez still has a long road to recovery and needs our help. Learn more about James' story here: https://bit.ly/3A8qbgM, and feel free to donate, visit and share this Go Fund Me link: https://gofund.me/da7a5f33


Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode


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Simon: https://amzn.to/42q505BEssentialism: https://amzn.to/3LyFcy8Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss: https://amzn.to/3TxTzooGary Vee $1.80 Strategy: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/instagram-for-business-180-strategy-grow-business-brand/Jay Leno's Garage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQMELFlXQL38KPm8kM-4Adg


Guest Links


Check out the Spear & Clover Podcast: https://www.spearandclover.com/podcastCheck out the Spear & Clover website: https://www.spearandclover.com/Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-skeesick-8959722a/Follow the Spear & Clover podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spear-and-clover-podcast/


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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 2022, but he still has a long road to recovery and needs our help. Learn more about James' story here: https://bit.ly/3A8qbgM, and feel free to donate, visit and share this Go Fund Me link: https://gofund.me/da7a5f33


Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode


Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase via the link, RAGE Works will receive a small commission.


Dot Card: https://dotcards.net/Husky Tool Bench: https://fave.co/3PzZPtNAlex Desk Wheels: https://amzn.to/3WuHznGHarbor Freight Magnetic Powerstrip: https://bit.ly/3YvHgLbSamson Q2U: https://amzn.to/3hBDAa9Shure MV7: https://amzn.to/3jcRCj9Shure MV7X (XLR): https://amzn.to/3hv3sVnRode PodMic: https://fave.co/3BMXxlbLogitech C920: https://amzn.to/3VaAsj8Elgato Face Cam: https://amzn.to/3V9vNhJElgato Face Cam Pro: https://fave.co/3W6UKeYElgato Cam Link 4K: https://amzn.to/3WvH7p8Sony ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/3Pz5IHHSigma 16mm Lens for Sony E-Mount: https://amzn.to/3jfXQ1GWyze Bulbs: https://amzn.to/3V9ZhflDescript: https://www.descript.com/Capcut:https://www.capcut.com/Lumafusion: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/Riverside.FM: https://riverside.fm/Shell Portable Battery Bank: https://amzn.to/3WasOXoSwitchpod: https://amzn.to/3HHkLNvMantis Pod: https://amzn.to/3jcBRsuKoopla Wall Lights: https://amzn.to/3BGKGATWyze Scale: https://amzn.to/3Wnag5SWalking Pad/Under Desk Treadmill: https://amzn.to/3YvTzqV or https://amzn.to/3WqSNtl


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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 ride.


Update 1: James Lopez is finally home as of August 2022, but he still has a long road to recovery and needs our help. Learn more about James' story here: https://bit.ly/3A8qbgM, and feel free to donate, visit and share this Go Fund Me link: https://gofund.me/da7a5f33


Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode


Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase via the link, RAGE Works will receive a small commission.


The Macintosh Way by Guy Kawasaki: https://amzn.to/3UR1PPNDuolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/Todoist: https://todoist.com/Zapier: https://zapier.com/Notion: https://www.notion.so/New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/HMS Warspite: https://amzn.to/3USv7gVEndeavor: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/33160/endeavorDark Room: https://adarkroom.doublespeakgames.com/Strategic Command: https://store.steampowered.com/app/957720/Strategic_Command_WWII_World_at_War/Microsoft Flight Simulator: https://www.flightsimulator.com/Hardcore History Podcast: https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/The History Of World War II: https://worldwariipodcast.net/


Guest Links


Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewstibbe/


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