{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"MacVoices #26182: Road to Macstock - Mike Schmitz","description":"Mike Schmitz previews his Road to Macstock session on starting a YouTube channel in 90 minutes, emphasizing creativity, repetition, audience connection, and practical tools over perfection. Mike discusses handling harsh comments, finding personal value in publishing, and using AI thoughtfully as a creative partner. His goal is to help get anyone on YouTube that wants to be there.  MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http:\/\/clnmy.com\/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Road to Macstock with Mike Schmitz 00:31 Chuck welcomes Mike Schmitz and previews the Macstock conversation 01:54 Mike explains his \u201cstart a YouTube channel in 90 minutes\u201d session 03:42 Moving attendees from consuming information to taking action 04:33 Getting the reps in and learning by making videos 06:10 Why comparison to big creators misses the point 07:31 Starting a second channel and learning from YouTube limitations 09:17 Why simple gear is enough if the idea is clear 10:54 YouTube milestones, features, and starting small 12:55 Handling harsh YouTube comments and criticism 15:35 Creativity, transformation, and Mike\u2019s evolving focus 17:04 AI tools, the digital economy, and creative opportunity 20:03 Why even a small audience can be meaningful 21:44 Measuring impact beyond subscriber counts 23:00 Monetization, helping people, and ethical creator businesses 24:26 Overcoming excuses about writing, voice, and being on camera 25:59 Using AI tools without creating \u201cAI slop\u201d 27:42 Getting the creative flywheel started 29:04 How AI helped Mike improve a successful video hook 30:47 Using AI as an amplifier instead of a replacement 32:51 Deciding when to use AI and when to do the work yourself 34:14 Mike shares his Macstock discount code and mobile gear plans 35:24 Where to find Mike Schmitz and his projects 36:51 Final Macstock details and invitation to attend Creator Camp Links: Macstock Conference & Expo http:\/\/macstock.com Mike\u2019s discount code: practicalpkm Guests: Mike Schmitz is a YouTuber and podcaster who helps people use their tech to be more productive and creative. He co-hosts the Focused and Bookworm podcasts, writes a weekly newsletter, and produces screencasts for ScreenCastsOnline. He is the creator of LifeHQ, a done-for-you Obsidian vault with pre-built personal knowledge management workflows, and runs a private PKM community for serious sensemakers who want to get more out of their notes and ideas called The Library. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http:\/\/patreon.com\/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http:\/\/macvoices.com      Twitter:      http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/chuckjoiner      http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/macvoices      Mastodon:      https:\/\/mastodon.cloud\/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/macvoices\/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chuckjoiner\/      Instagram:      https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chuckjoiner\/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http:\/\/www.macvoices.com\/rss\/macvoicesrss      Video: http:\/\/www.macvoices.com\/rss\/macvoicesvideorss ","author_name":"MacVoices","author_url":"http:\/\/macvoices.com","html":"