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Story Scaling is an interview series from PodcastVideos.com that highlights the voices, journeys, and lessons of today’s most compelling content creators, including podcasters, journalists, influencers, and hybrid storytellers. Through thoughtful, conversational interviews, we explore how these creators found their voice, chose their platforms, overcame challenges, and built trusted audiences. The goal is to offer a real, behind-the-scenes look at meaningful content creation, supporting PodcastVideos.com’s mission to spotlight creators, build industry connections, and open doors to new collaborations.

  1. 3D AGO

    Scaling Moments: Create First, Optimize Later

    Stop trying to please an algorithm that barely knows you and start building an audience that won’t forget you. We dig into the creative tension every modern maker feels: protect your style or chase the quick spike that comes from on-screen hooks and caption-heavy edits. Our guest lays out a framework that’s both liberating and effective, use multiple channels as creative outlets and audience filters, keep your flagship visuals timeless, and deploy text hooks only where they actually move your goals forward. We retrace the early DIY grit of learning with whatever tools you could find and connect it to what works now: niche feeds that act like a small TV network. Weddings live with weddings. Fashion lives with fashion. Sports gets its own lane where posting 20 clips in a day doesn’t alienate anyone. This structure multiplies your surface area in the feed and makes discovery feel natural. If only a tiny percent of followers see any post, then several focused channels beat one bloated page. The result is more touch points, cleaner branding, and a workflow that supports both experimentation and craft. We also confront the myth of scale as success. A million followers might impress a room, but bookings often come from the city where you operate. That’s why local relevance matters more than global vanity metrics. Post when the work is ready, not when a clock says “optimal.” People will like before they watch. Some will scroll past everything. None of that changes the compounding effect of consistent presence. The takeaway is simple and powerful: show up with intention, test your formats, and make content that still looks good in 20 years. If you do that long enough, the right people will find you, remember you, and hire you. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a creator who needs the nudge, and leave a quick review so more makers can find these tactics.

    10 min

  2. JAN 1

    Scaling Moments: Just One Yes - Breaking Into Broadcast

    One reply out of forty. That’s how the journey started, and how it still feels when a single yes turns into real momentum. We open up about moving from radio and sports broadcasting into television news, and then translating all of that experience into a weekly podcast that began with audio and grew to include video. The through-line isn’t gear or luck; it’s a mindset shaped by cutting tape on a wood block, learning early digital tools, and building a process that makes publishing inevitable. We get specific about the transition from audio-only to a full video workflow in Adobe Premiere, the quirks that trip creators up, and the fixes that actually stick. Think camera management, formats, and compression, but also the unglamorous work of checklists and templates that keep episodes on schedule. Guest booking comes into focus with practical tactics: nurturing long-lead invites, saying yes to inbound pitches, and trying to keep two to three episodes “in the can” even when holidays blow up the plan. It’s an honest talk about what breaks a schedule and what brings it back. Comfort on the mic is built, not assumed. We explain the pre-interview ritual that sets expectations, removes off-limits topics, and calms nerves so the real conversation can happen. When early interviews went smoothly, it felt effortless; when tougher ones arrived, we learned to rely on good prep and open-ended prompts instead of forcing a script. Editing became less about perfection and more about protecting the truth of the story. Along the way, we admit to caffeine-fueled 3 a.m. upload sprints and the lessons they teach about sustainable cadence. If you’re a creator navigating the shift from idea to consistent output, this conversation offers field-tested steps to build trust with guests, stabilize production, and ship on time.  Subscribe, share with a friend who’s on the verge of starting, and leave a review with the one habit that keeps you publishing.

    8 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    Scaling Moments: From Reels to Real Life: When Community Finds You

    The first time a reel crosses 10,000 views, it feels like a tidal wave. Then the next post gets 700 and your brain starts writing stories about failure. Today we talk about that whiplash: how to ride the highs, survive the lows, and keep building a body of work you actually believe in. Ren Mclennon shares a simple rule that changed everything: never take it personal, take it seriously, and take care of it. When a clip underperforms, they don’t sulk; they re-edit, re-upload, and let the next rep carry the lesson forward. As the conversation deepens, we shift from metrics to meaning. A stranger recognized Ren in a grocery store and later invited them to craft drinks for a farewell party before a double mastectomy. That moment reframed what “audience” really is: not just views, but people who trust you enough to invite you into their lives. We unpack how connection forms online, why “the right views” beat big numbers, and how service turns casual followers into a true community. We also talk identity and confidence. Do you see yourself as the persona the internet knows, or the everyday person your friends see? The answer, it turns out, is both. Confidence here isn’t swagger; it’s craft. It’s liking your own work, being willing to change it, and letting your feed operate as a living resume that opens doors. If you’re a creator navigating algorithm swings, this conversation gives practical steps for iteration, a reminder to keep your standards high, and a reason to keep publishing when it feels like no one’s watching. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s stuck on their next post, and leave a review telling us what you’re iterating on next.

    8 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    Military Grit Meets Wall Street Goals

    Some stories punch through the noise because they’re built, not branded. Roy Blanchard grew up in a small Arkansas town, joined the Army at seventeen, volunteered for deployment in Europe, and helped train 7,500 Ukrainian soldiers near the border. Coming home, he chased opportunity the hard way, 100% commission real estate, eighty-hour weeks, and a pivot into finance sparked by the numbers behind commercial deals. When the University of Arkansas initially said no, he took the community college route, sharpened his skills, and broke into one of the toughest lanes in finance: investment banking. We walk through the lessons that uniform and commission checks can teach: integrity that holds when no one’s watching, the power of a long time horizon, and the difference between real progress and algorithm theater. Roy calls out social media’s staged success and the poverty mindsets that keep people stuck, offering a practical alternative built on discipline, technical mastery, and relationships. His take on resilience is simple: success becomes inevitable when it’s your only option and you refuse to wait for permission. That belief fueled the University of Arkansas Mergers and Acquisitions Club he founded to close a real gap. Instead of broad finance chatter, the club trains students on valuation, modeling, deal processes, and client-ready communication, no gatekeeping, real reps, and a plan for leadership succession. Freshmen who started cold are now building models and mentoring others. It’s a pipeline that challenges pedigree bias and proves high-finance careers can start in Fayetteville. Expect candid talk on deployment realities, breaking into IB without pedigree, replacing shortcuts with actionable strategy, and using service to amplify success. If you’re hungry to move from intention to impact, whether you’re eyeing Wall Street, the Guard, or your first commission check, this conversation brings the blueprint and the fire to follow it. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs the push, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep building conversations that build people.

    52 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    Capturing Legacy: Building Confidence and Community with Portraits

    One bad $800 photo day can change a life. That’s the spark that pushed Brandon Watts to pick up a camera for side income and led him to build a six-figure creative business rooted in legacy, service, and community. We sit down with Brandon to trace the journey from strict parents and a tough college chapter to becoming a fine art portrait artist who crafts experiences meant to be printed, held, and passed down. Brandon opens up about why “everyone deserves great photos” guides his work, how early mistakes sharpened his eye, and why editing has limits that planning can solve. We get into pricing with conviction, the gap between perceived cost and lasting value, and how word of mouth outperforms social for him because he invests in real relationships. On the commercial side, he breaks down event photography as strategy: understanding sponsor deliverables, capturing brand assets with and without people, and telling the story that sells next year’s event. There’s practical insight here on logistics, client alignment, and the business skills that often matter more than raw talent. We also highlight Kidz N Cameras, Brandon’s nonprofit that helps students express emotions through photography. From prompts about personal objects to printed words paired with images, he shows how visual storytelling can help kids feel seen, build language for feelings, and find paths into creative careers. With community partners and inventive fundraising, he’s putting real tools, like mirrorless cameras, into young hands and changing how they think about art, work, and themselves. If you care about creative entrepreneurship, legacy portraiture, event strategy, or youth arts education, this one will stick with you.  Hit follow, share with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review to tell us what legacy you’re building.

    51 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    What Film Scoring Teaches You About Creating

    What if finishing is the real fame? That question runs through our conversation with Raymond House—husband, father, mentor, musician, and film scorer—who built a creative life by balancing strategy and soul. From growing up in Little Rock’s church bands to a football journey through Arkansas, Atlanta, and Ottawa, Raymond shares how discipline shaped his art and why the blank page should never stay blank. We dive into the mindset shift from chasing “big” to building local. Raymond breaks down how time boxing and simple, measurable goals beat perfectionism, how to frame success as consistent completion, and why “good” is less useful than “does it resonate?” He explains the difference between executive producing an album and scoring a film—tempo inside dialogue, emotion as architecture, and the unique power of silence—while showing how both mediums demand clarity of intent and trust in the process. Along the way, he details how he found his voice by layering gospel textures, cinematic cues, and found sounds, and why it’s okay when a track arrives different than it sounded in your head. This is a masterclass in creative integrity and practical momentum: start small, keep the line straight, and ship your work. We talk mentorship, community, and the courage to define goals that fit a real life—family, career, and craft. If you’re a producer, filmmaker, writer, or anyone fighting analysis paralysis, you’ll leave with a toolkit: time boxing, resonance-first feedback, and a bias toward action that turns ideas into finished pieces. If this conversation sparked something, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, subscribe for more creator playbooks, and leave a review with your next small goal—we’ll cheer you on.

    51 min

  7. 11/27/2025

    People Of NWA: How They Built A Storytelling Hub That Connects a Region

    What happens when two storytellers follow their curiosity, trade perfection for presence, and build a microphone into a community bridge? We sit down with the two Danielles behind People of NWA to unpack how a kid’s cassette deck, a writer’s eye, and a stack of freshly printed magazines became a platform that celebrates the real Northwest Arkansas. We trace the origin stories: a chance auction gig that led to voice acting, a filmmaker’s journey from school newspapers to reviving Peekaboo magazine, and the moment they met at a Mother’s Day program and realized their banter had legs. From there, we talk shop—why they chose empathy over hot takes, how a producer sharpened their pacing and audio quality, and the lessons baked into those early “too scripted” episodes. The stat that hits hardest: 80% of podcasts stop by episode three. Their antidote is practical and generous—start simple, trade skills if needed, and vet every guest over coffee to align values and surface better stories. Northwest Arkansas is the third co‑star here: a fast-changing region where locals, artists, entrepreneurs, and transplants collide in interesting ways. The Danielles share favorite impact moments, including a debut author’s reminder that you never know what someone has walked through to stand in front of you. That line defines their mission and explains their momentum, from community connections to award nominations and growing trust across the area’s coffee shops, studios, and neighborhoods. If you’re building a show, you’ll leave with a clear playbook: know your why, protect listener time with strong sound, keep a cadence you can sustain, and don’t let imposter syndrome steal your voice—you belong in the room. Subscribe for more story-driven conversations, share this episode with a friend who loves local culture, and leave a review to help more listeners find these voices.

    1h 6m

  8. 11/20/2025

    Building Luxury in a Small Town

    What if a menswear store felt like a well-kept secret—part atelier, part clubhouse—where every piece on the rack earns its spot? We sit down with Donny Hubbard and Seth Box from Hubbard Clothing to unpack a three-decade journey of grit, mentorship, and relentless curation that turned a small Arkansas boutique into a destination for intentional luxury. Donnie traces the early days under seasoned mentors, the resilience it took to navigate 2008, and the pivotal choice to buy out, rebrand, and eventually relaunch in Northwest Arkansas. You’ll hear how a detour to Louisville clarified values, how a surprise pregnancy fast-tracked a return home, and why putting Hubbard on the door was both a risk and a rallying cry. From there, the focus sharpened: a barbershop inside the store, a private lounge designed to spark word-of-mouth, and a service ethos that treats everyone like they belong. Seth’s path—from wearing a bow tie to engineering classes to curating for a top specialty retailer—shows how taste is trained and why story matters. We go deep on brand selection: Ralph Lauren’s Original, Purple Label, and the guarded Double RL; Italian makers with centuries of craft; and the showroom trips where the team edits pieces collection by collection. The difference is curation over catalogs, narrative over noise, and a standard that makes price a function of quality. We also pull back the curtain on growth: targeted, story-led content that drives real foot traffic without turning the brand into a billboard. Learn how “sniper shots” in social, meticulous QC, and hospitality-first service created nonstop momentum in a region exploding with new residents. If you value clothing that carries meaning—and an experience that respects your time—this conversation will change how you shop. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves great craft, and leave a review to tell us what brand story resonated most.

    48 min
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Story Scaling is an interview series from PodcastVideos.com that highlights the voices, journeys, and lessons of today’s most compelling content creators, including podcasters, journalists, influencers, and hybrid storytellers. Through thoughtful, conversational interviews, we explore how these creators found their voice, chose their platforms, overcame challenges, and built trusted audiences. The goal is to offer a real, behind-the-scenes look at meaningful content creation, supporting PodcastVideos.com’s mission to spotlight creators, build industry connections, and open doors to new collaborations.

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  • Creator
    PodcastVideos.com
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Story Scaling
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    Story Scaling