Clipped: Your Content Creation Toolkit

Eric Montgomery
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Clipped brings you the tips, resources and people to help crush your content goals. Each week, host Eric Montgomery, founder of The Podcast Haven shares actionable advice—solo or with expert guests—on how to start, grow, and monetize your content across platforms. What You’ll Learn: SEO strategies to boost discoverabilityGrowth tips for podcasts and YouTubeAffiliate marketing tactics that workTime-saving tools, services, and workflows for creators If you're building a brand, publishing online, or just trying to get traction with your content, this show will help you move faster with less guesswork. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow on your favorite listening app.

  1. 8H AGO

    12 Days of Christmas: Quick Content Creation Tips – Day 11: Use Templates for Faster Podcast Production

    Send us a text Eric continues the 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped—a run of quick, daily tips to help creators tighten up their workflow. Today is Day 11 of 12, and this episode is all about using templates to speed up every part of your production process. Eric breaks down how templating show prep, editing workflows, thumbnail design, and episode structure can free up mental space, keep your content consistent, and help you move faster. 🎥 Need AI B-Roll For Your Content? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. Episode Takeaways: Templates streamline show prep for both solo episodes and interviews.Editing templates remove guesswork and speed up production—great for Descript, Logic, or any DAW.Canva templates keep your YouTube thumbnails consistent and easy to update.Structural templates help you shape episodes the same way every time without feeling repetitive.Short-form content templates save a ton of time when creating reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts.The Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

    4 min

  2. 1D AGO

    12 Days of Christmas: Quick Content Creation Tips – Day 12: The Power of Batch Recording

    Send us a text Eric kicks off a special 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped—quick, daily tips to help creators tighten up their workflows and head into 2026 with a solid plan. Today is Day 12, and the focus is on batch recording. Eric breaks down why knocking out multiple episodes in one session can save time, reduce mental reset, keep your setup consistent, and help you take advantage of creative momentum. Whether you're solo or recording with guests, batching keeps you ahead of schedule and frees up brain space as you move through the month. 🎥 Need AI B-Roll For Your Content? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. The Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

    4 min

  3. NOV 26

    Riverside Hosting Is Here: Kendall Breitman on Streamlined Podcast Workflows

    Send us a text Eric sits down with Kendall Breitman, Community Lead at Riverside.fm, to talk about her path from political journalism to working abroad in Tel Aviv and helping shape the platform’s newest creator tools. Kendall breaks down Riverside’s major update—riverside hosting—and how it streamlines the full podcast workflow from recording to publishing. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. In This Episode With Kendall Breitman: Kendall’s journey from NBC/MSNBC to creator-techHow living abroad influences her work and creativityThe rollout of riverside hosting and why it mattersRecording, editing, and publishing in one platformNew two-mic in-person recording capabilitiesAI B-roll, Magic Clips, and faster editing workflowsWhy mid-form content is growing in popularityCommunity feedback and how it shapes Riverside’s roadmapConnect With Kendall: Kendall's LinkedInKendall At RiversideThe Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

    49 min

  4. NOV 19

    The Real ROI of Branded Podcasts: What Companies Should Actually Aim For ft. Cameron Stack

    Send us a text Eric and Cameron Stack delve into the evolution of marketing through social media and the transition into podcasting. Cameron shares his journey from experimenting with Facebook pages to becoming a podcast consultant, emphasizing the importance of niche marketing and organic growth. They discuss strategies for podcast growth, the challenges of audience engagement, and the differing goals of businesses in the podcasting space. Cameron also highlights his current projects and offers insights into effective podcasting practices. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. Episode Takeaways: Cameron Stack's journey into marketing began with social media experimentation.Facebook pages were once a powerful tool for organic growth.Niche marketing is crucial for podcast success.Organic growth is more effective than paid advertising in the early stages.Understanding the long-term impact of podcasting is essential for creators.Businesses often seek intangible benefits from podcasting, not just downloads.Guerrilla marketing can be effective for reaching initial audiences.The format of a podcast should align with the brand's goals and audience.Creativity in podcast formats can enhance engagement and interest.Building a community of dedicated listeners is more valuable than chasing vanity metrics.Connect With Cameron Stack: Cameron's LinkedInThe Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

    50 min

  5. NOV 7

    How to Get Into the TikTok Shop For Creators: Follow This Step By Step System and Start Earning Some Serious Cash!

    Send us a text The TikTok Shop is wild right now. I just joined the program and dropped my second video — people are genuinely pulling in solid side hustle money. In this episode of CLIPPED, I break down how the TikTok Shop works, how creators are earning commissions on product reviews, and how you can start doing the same. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. 💰 What We Cover: I’m pulling back the curtain on how TikTok Shop affiliates earn by reviewing and promoting products they actually use — from mics to power banks. You’ll hear how my friend Casey went from zero to several thousand a month in about five months, and how I used his strategy to finally break 5,000 followers and get approved for the program. We’ll cover: What the TikTok Shop is and how the affiliate program worksHow creators earn commissions for product reviewsWhy hitting 5,000 followers is the key milestoneThe lesser 1,000-follower tier (and why it’s limited)The “follower hack” method using ads to reach 5K fastWhy it’s worth getting in early before things get saturatedHow I plan to build a second account strictly for affiliate videosVideo Tutorial To Get Into The TikTok Shop: Here is the video I mentioned in the episode. I followed this plan exactly and it took me $391 in ad spend to get to 5k followers. https://youtu.be/2v1z-6JzGdM?si=U9FzzfIfWoziCbDU💡 Key Takeaways: TikTok Shop is the next major opportunity for creators to earn affiliate income.Don’t overthink it — review products you actually use and like.If you’re under 5K followers, consider running the short paid growth campaign I mention (link in the show notes).Even small wins — like $500/month — can stack into real income streams.Diversify your creator income: content, services, tools, and affiliate monetization.🚀 Final Thought If you’re already creating content, you’re halfway there. The TikTok Shop rewards consistency, creativity, and a willingness to test what works. It’s not about selling out — it’s about selling smart. Watch the linked video, follow the plan, and start building your side hustle revenue stream today. The Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

    11 min

  6. OCT 29

    How To Diversify Your Business Revenue with Digital Products

    Send us a text When I used to launch shows for clients, naming was brutal — you’d have to check Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and domains one by one. So I built Podcast Name Checker, a free tool that searches all three platforms and tells you if a name’s available. After three searches, it asks for an email so creators can keep going. Simple, effective, and a major time-saver. Once that tool gained traction and started growing my list, I built Podcast Equipment Finder: a short quiz that recommends gear based on your setup, budget, and experience level — with affiliate links for small commissions. It hasn’t taken off like the Name Checker, but that’s okay. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. 💡 Why This Matters Not every product needs to be a hit. Building tools creates momentum, teaches new skills, and builds authority. Whether it’s a tool, checklist, or guide, these digital assets attract leads and expand your brand without trading time for money. 🛠️ Lessons Learned Trust your gut — if it feels right, build it.Some projects flop, others pop — keep going.Start small, validate ideas, and stack wins.🚀 Final Thought Creators and service providers can’t rely on services alone anymore. You need products that live on your site, add value, and generate passive returns. Build something. Learn from it. Repeat. The Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

    15 min

  7. OCT 22

    How I’m Monetizing Videos Smarter with Viral Vue + the Amazon Influencer Program

    Send us a text I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes update on where I’m at with the Amazon Influencer Program—what's working, what's changed, and where the real income is actually coming from. Spoiler: it's not just affiliate links anymore. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. I break down how creator connections are the game-changer, and how I'm using Viral Vue to turn old content into new cash, track sales data, message brands, and monitor exactly where my videos show up on my storefront carousel. If you're an Amazon Influencer or thinking about becoming one, this quick 5–7 minute breakdown is exactly what you need to hear. 🔍 What You'll Learn: My current status and strategy with the Amazon Influencer ProgramWhy creator connections (not just links) are the real source of incomeHow Viral Vue helps me:Message brands directly from the platformAutomatically accept paid campaigns for videos I’ve already madeSee which products are performing with sales + virality insightsTrack my storefront visibility — carousel placement (top, bottom, or both)Signup For Viral Vue: Viral Vue WebsiteJoin The Amazon Influencer Program: AIPThe Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

    16 min

  8. OCT 15

    Netflix and Spotify Are Teaming Up — What This Means for Podcasters

    Send us a text In this episode of Clipped, Eric breaks down some breaking news that could reshape how we watch and distribute podcasts. Netflix and Spotify have officially teamed up to co-host video versions of top podcasts across both platforms. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos?   Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. That means shows like The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Dave Chang Show, The Rewatchables, and Conspiracy Theories will soon be available not just on Spotify, but on Netflix alongside your favorite series and films. Eric dives into what this partnership means for creators, the challenges it brings to production quality, and whether it’s really a win for discovery or just a flashy move for major players. He also shares his thoughts on how this might influence the future of independent creators — and why visual polish is becoming non-negotiable. Episode Highlights 🎬 Netflix + Spotify Partnership Explained – Why these two media giants are joining forces and how video podcasts will live across both platforms.🧠 Shows in the Launch Lineup – The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ringer, The Dave Chang Show, Recipe Club, The Rewatchables, Conspiracy Theories, and Serial Killers.🌎 Rollout Details – Launching in the U.S. first in early 2026, with international markets to follow.💡 Creator Takeaways – What this move signals for the podcasting industry and how smaller creators can adapt.🔥 Visual Expectations Are Rising – Why lighting, set design, and cinematography will matter more than ever if podcasts sit next to films on Netflix.🎥 Will YouTube Lose Out? – Eric questions whether removing these shows from YouTube could actually hurt discovery.🗣️ Real Talk – “If podcasts are sitting next to Netflix series, we’re all going to have to up our game.”The Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

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Clipped brings you the tips, resources and people to help crush your content goals. Each week, host Eric Montgomery, founder of The Podcast Haven shares actionable advice—solo or with expert guests—on how to start, grow, and monetize your content across platforms. What You’ll Learn: SEO strategies to boost discoverabilityGrowth tips for podcasts and YouTubeAffiliate marketing tactics that workTime-saving tools, services, and workflows for creators If you're building a brand, publishing online, or just trying to get traction with your content, this show will help you move faster with less guesswork. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow on your favorite listening app.

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