Episodes
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Upcoming changes to the show + reflecting on our podcasting journey in 2019 E32
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
After a well-earned hiatus, we are back and ready to run you through the changes we are making to the podcast this year. Also given that we are ushering in a new decade, we thought it would be good to quickly reflect on our podcasting experience so far and give some advice to those who are thinking about starting their own show.
Germaine’s recommendation for podcast equipment:
Under $100
Samson Go - https://amzn.to/36eNhQ7
Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/30JwtQj
Under $200
Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/2ur19cH
Under $300
HyperX Quadcast - https://amzn.to/30H95mk
You can follow Germaine on Instagram as well at https://www.instagram.com/germa_ne/
If you want to give us some feedback, become a guest or just reach out to us please email us at hayden@futuretheory.com.au
To learn more about Futuretheory and how we can help your brand grow visit https://futuretheory.com.au/
Timestamps -
0m 00s - Intro
4m 02s - Changes to the show
9m 30s - Reflecting on starting the Future Tribe podcast in 2019 and what we learnt
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
This week we were lucky enough to sit down and chat with founder of Article Writers Australia, Leonie Seysan. In this episode she shares the story behind why she started her business, how she was able to grow steadily in such a competitive industry and how you can create good marketing content. As always you can watch the full unedited video version of this episode head to https://futuretri.be/yt
If you want to learn more about Article Writers Australia or utilise their services feel free to follow the link below and head to their website:
https://www.articlewriters.com.au/
You can also follow Germaine on Instagram as well at:
https://www.instagram.com/germa_ne/
For more entrepreneurial related content head to the Future Tribe Facebook group and join our community.
https://futuretri.be/fb
To learn more about how Futuretheory and how we can help your brand grow visit https://futuretheory.com.au/
Time stamps -
0m 00s - Intro
0m 33s - Leonie talks about how and why she started Article Writers Australia
8m 30s - Leonie divulges how many people currently work for her and how she has slowly transitioned into running the business as opposed to copywriting
10m 45s - Germaine asks Leonie how she was able to develop a solid clientele base in the hyper competitive copywriting/content marketing industry
15m 35s - Leonie shares her thoughts about the health and viability of content marketing currently as well as what constituties good content marketing
24m 50s - Germaine and Leonie discuss the difficulties they both face in setting limits for the length of project and avoiding situations where you are constantly amending work for clients
29m 40s - Leonie shares how she manages the workload of over 200 employees remotely using work management software
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Running a business at 13 years old E30 (Kandles by Kierra)
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
This week we sit down with 13-year-old candlemaker Kierra as she discusses what motivated her to start her business so young, the role her supportive family played in fulfilling her dreams and how she fits this hustle in with all her other commitments. To watch the full unedited video version of this episode head to https://futuretri.be/yt
If you would like to learn more about Kandles by Kierra or buy one of her products you can head to her website or social pages using the link below.
https://kandlesbykierra.com/ (Website)
https://www.facebook.com/kandlesbykierra/ (Facebook)
You can also follow Germaine on Instagram as well at:
https://www.instagram.com/germa_ne/
For more entrepreneurial related content head to the Future Tribe Facebook group and join our community.
https://futuretri.be/fb
To learn more about how Futuretheory and how we can help your brand grow visit https://futuretheory.com.au/
Timestamps -
0m 00s - Intro
0m 36s - Kierra talks about how a Father’s day gift idea lead to her starting her own business
3m 50s - Germaine asks Kierra about how she makes her candles and how she is able to run a business whilst still going to school
7m 10s - Kierra talks about her products as well as her dream of opening up her own physical candle store
9m 40s - Kierra highlights her issues time managing when starting her business initially and other advice she would give young entrepreneurs
13m 10s - Germaine asks Kierra how she markets her candles without having a large budget to grow her brand
15m 25s - Plugs + Top 12
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
This episode is part 2 of our chat with local entrepreneur and founder of Capital Dents, Sebastian Cuschieri. During our discussion, Seb talks about the merit of word of mouth marketing, as well as why even young business owners need to value their time properly. To watch the full unedited video version of this episode head to https://futuretri.be/yt
To get in contact with Seb or to follow Capital Dents on Instagram please use the link below:
https://www.instagram.com/capitaldents/
You can also follow Germaine on Instagram as well at:
https://www.instagram.com/germa_ne/
For more entrepreneurial related content head to the Future Tribe Facebook group and join our community.
https://futuretri.be/fb
To learn more about how Futuretheory and how we can help your brand grow visit https://futuretheory.com.au/
Timestamps -
0m 00s - Intro
0m 36s - Seb discusses the merits of word of mouth marketing and how he is branching out into social media marketing
2m 14s - Germaine and Seb discuss valuing your work as you begin being self employed and the responsibilities that come along with it as well
7m 24s - Germaine asks Seb whether this business is a means to an ends or whether he wants to continue to grow in the auto repair industry
9m 20s - Seb admits money is the main motivator behind working hard
13m 34s - Social Plugs + Top 12 segment
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Future Tribe Holiday Gift Guide: Cameras, Software and Smart Home Devices E28
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
As the holidays are fast approaching the Futuretheory boys have decided to sit down and discuss the best cameras, software packages and smart home devices money can buy. In this episode, we go over some of our favourite devices, how to pick out a product that is right for you (or your loved ones) as well as how to find the best deals this holiday season. As always you can watch the full unedited video version of this episode head to https://futuretri.be/yt
To follow Germaine on Instagram head to. https://www.instagram.com/germa_ne/
For more entrepreneurial related content head to the Future Tribe Facebook group and join our community. https://futuretri.be/fb
To learn more about how Futuretheory and how we can help your brand grow visit https://futuretheory.com.au/
Time Stamps -
0m 00s - Intro
0m 38s - Camera Buying Guide
23m 21s - Software Buying Guide
34m 55s - Smart Home Device Buying Guide
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Being a young business owner E26 (Seb from Capital Dents - Part 1)
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
This episode is part 1 of our chat with local entrepreneur and founder of Capital Dents, Sebastian Cuschieri. During our discussion, Seb talks about what it has been like starting his own business at 21 and how he learnt the ropes. He also touches on how he developed his pricing structure and established a client base from scratch. To watch the full unedited video version of this episode head to https://futuretri.be/yt
To get in contact with Seb or to follow Capital Dents on Instagram please use the link below:
https://www.instagram.com/capitaldents/
You can also follow Germaine on Instagram as well at:
https://www.instagram.com/germa_ne/
For more entrepreneurial related content head to the Future Tribe Facebook group and join our community.
https://futuretri.be/fb
To learn more about how Futuretheory and how we can help your brand grow visit https://futuretheory.com.au/
Timestamps -
0m 00s - Intro
0m 38s - Seb talks about what paintless dent removal is, how he learnt his trade and what motivated him to start Capital Dents
10m 15s - Germaine and Seb discuss the benefits of starting a business that has low overheads, particularly if you lack clientele base
13m 40s - Seb outlines how he found his initial customers as well as how he intends to expand this clientele base moving forward
15m 54s - Germaine asks Seb how he figured out his businesses' pricing model
21m 50s - Germaine and Seb outline why working for free is advantageous when starting out in an industry
26m 30s - Seb talks about the importance of being on time and what this tells customers/employers about your work ethic
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Every Tuesday we discuss the most important marketing and technology news you need to know about. To watch the full unedited video version of this podcast head to https://futuretri.be/yt
To follow Germaine on Instagram head to. https://www.instagram.com/germa_ne/
For more entrepreneurial related content head to the Future Tribe Facebook group and join our community. https://futuretri.be/fb
To learn more about how Futuretheory and how we can help your brand grow visit https://futuretheory.com.au/
Time Stamps -
0m 00s - Intro
0m 46s - Notable News
1m 51s - Facebook Ads gets new features
https://marketingland.com/facebook-releases-several-ad-personalization-capabilities-271265
7m 35s - Google Chrome labelling slow sites
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-chrome-speed-badges/335261/
12m 43s - Microsoft kills off Cortana app
https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/16/20967875/microsoft-cortana-ios-android-app-removal-countries-support-document
16m 35s - Huawei and Motorolla prepare to release their foldable phone offerings
https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/15/20966857/huawei-mate-x-foldable-phone-now-on-sale-price-location-specs-features
https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/motorola-razr
25m 35s - Basecamp now has a free tier
https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/14/20965543/basecamp-free-version-manage-basic-personal-projects
28m 14s - Apple replaces 15-inch MacBook with a new 16-inch model
https://www.techradar.com/au/reviews/macbook-pro-16-inch-2019
36m 20s - Disney+ comes to Australia on 19 November, suffering technical errors on launch
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/12/disney-plus-experiences-errors-connecting-on-launch-day.html
41m 01s - Google gets caught secretly gathering health data
https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/11/20959771/google-health-records-project-nightingale-privacy-ascension
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Every Tuesday we discuss the most important marketing and technology news you need to know about. To watch the full unedited video version of this podcast head to https://futuretri.be/yt
To follow Germaine on Instagram head to. https://www.instagram.com/germa_ne/
For more entrepreneurial related content head to the Future Tribe Facebook group and join our community. https://futuretri.be/fb
To learn more about how Futuretheory and how we can help your brand grow visit https://futuretheory.com.au/
Time Stamps -
0m 00s - Intro
0m 32s - Notable News
1m 54s - Instagram to test hiding Like counts in US, which could hurt influencers
https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/08/instagram-hide-likes-us/
7m 17s - Adobe Photoshop arrives on the iPad
https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/04/adobe-photoshop-arrives-on-the-ipad/
13m 14s - Saudi Arabia reportedly recruited Twitter employees to steal personal data of activists
https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/06/saudi-arabia-reportedly-recruited-twitter-employees-to-steal-personal-data-of-activists/
16m 30s - Apple fixing their not-so-encryption
https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/8/20954130/apple-mail-encrypted-unencrypted-email-macos-siri-text
21m 36s - YouTube redesigns homepage
https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/7/20952253/youtube-homepage-design-thumbnails-videos-titles-queue-recommendation-hide
25m 25s - Disney+ launching end March 2020
https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/8/20954804/disney-uk-germany-france-italy-spain-release-date-march-31-2020
30m 15s - Airbnb to verify all its listings
https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/06/airbnb-to-verify-all-of-its-listings/
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Do you really need to go to film school? E24 (Kevin Douglas Wright - Part 2)
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
This episode is part 2 of our chat with American independent filmmaker, Kevin Douglas Wright. During this episode, Kevin breaks down his current endeavours now that his documentary has been released and whether you need to go to film school to start making video content online. To watch the full unedited video version of this episode head to https://futuretri.be/yt.
If you would like to learn more about Kevin's documentary or watch it, use the links below:
https://ilearneditfromyou.com/about/ (Website)
https://www.amazon.com/Learned-You-Kevin-Douglas-Wright/dp/B07WDZ2WYM (Amazon page)
You can also follow Germaine on Instagram as well at:
https://www.instagram.com/germa_ne/
For more entrepreneurial related content head to the Future Tribe Facebook group and join our community.
https://futuretri.be/fb
To learn more about how Futuretheory and how we can help your brand grow visit https://futuretheory.com.au/
Time Stamps -
0m 00s - Intro
0m 38s - Germaine and Kevin discuss how technology has made film making easier and whether you need to go to film school before you start making content
4m 11s - Kevin discusses why creating a plan prior to filming is so important when you are creating a large film project
5m 51s - Kevin outlines how he is promoting his documentary now that it has been released as well as when he intends to take on another project
11m 27s - Top 12
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Future Tribe Holiday Gift Guide: Phones, Laptops and Tablets E23
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
As the holidays are fast approaching the Futuretheory boys have decided to sit down and discuss the best smartphones, laptops and tablets money can buy. In this episode, we go over some of our favourite devices, how to pick out a product that is right for you (or your loved ones) as well as how to find the best deals this holiday season. As always you can watch the full unedited video version of this episode head to https://futuretri.be/yt
To follow Germaine on Instagram head to. https://www.instagram.com/germa_ne/
For more entrepreneurial related content head to the Future Tribe Facebook group and join our community. https://futuretri.be/fb
To learn more about how Futuretheory and how we can help your brand grow visit https://futuretheory.com.au/
Time Stamps -
0m 00s - Intro
0m 38s - Smartphone buying guide
13m 00s - Laptop buying guide
28m 30s - Tablet buying guide