Apr 29th, 2020
EP:15 | The GoPro Traveler - Jake Rich
Guest: Jake Rich
TikTok: @jakerichtravels
Instagram: @jakerichtravels
Twitter: @mrjakerich
Welcome to episode 15! This podcast is all about nerding out with fellow creators on camera gear, travelling, and all that stuff we creatives are obsessed with. In this episode Jake Rich takes over the mic and recounts hist back story into how he got into being a professional creator in the travel industry. It wasn't one long path to success. There were ups and downs, but what an adventure it was. Jake has worked in radio broadcast, reality TV, and of course online. This Aussie creator has received a lot of recognition for his GoPro tutorials for travelers, but his story is so much bigger.
-Jake's Crazy Creator Story 04:43
-In The Middle Of Nowhere 16:55
-Jake's Earlier Content 28:52
-Becoming a reality TV star 33:32
-1st Paid Gig 46:33
-Putting The Travel Dream On Hold 53:09
-Knowing when to quit your job and go for it 57:36
-Working with Contiki 1:02:54
-How Covid is affecting Jake 1:03:57
-How Jake Interacts with fans 1:07:40
-Jake's take on the latest GoPros 1:15:28
-Jake's Point on upgrading gear 1:21:39
-Jake's Next Adventure 1:24:41
-Other Creators Jake is in to 1:29:52
-Closing Thoughts 1:37:42
-In The Middle Of Nowhere 16:55
-Jake's Earlier Content 28:52
-Becoming a reality TV star 33:32
-1st Paid Gig 46:33
-Putting The Travel Dream On Hold 53:09
-Knowing when to quit your job and go for it 57:36
-Working with Contiki 1:02:54
-How Covid is affecting Jake 1:03:57
-How Jake Interacts with fans 1:07:40
-Jake's take on the latest GoPros 1:15:28
-Jake's Point on upgrading gear 1:21:39
-Jake's Next Adventure 1:24:41
-Other Creators Jake is in to 1:29:52
-Closing Thoughts 1:37:42
Videos We Mention:
Jake's What's in my bag video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUiX6031JUw
Contiki Tour Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdmVpzdRsWw
GoPro Vlogging Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yqxbfL0Dcw
Creators We Talked About:
Ben Brown https://www.youtube.com/user/benbrown100
Surrel Amore https://www.youtube.com/user/SorelleIAm
Links:
Mavic Pro 2: https://amzn.to/2T4c8Bd
Sony A7 iii: https://amzn.to/2SZT9rk
Panasonic S1R: https://amzn.to/31ayoMI
Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3f3xrxy
DJI Phantom 4: https://amzn.to/2KMAJqY
DJI Mavic 2: https://amzn.to/3eZNWdQ
In The Middle Of Nowhere: https://www.amazon.com/Middle-Nowhere-Peter-Fleming-ebook/dp/B01E9QPVEA
At The Hop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTdNiDESArY
Questions:
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The Host: James Finn
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