South African Creator Industry Podcast - AMPD Studios Podcast

In this Masterclass, Nicolette Mashile breaks down how to approach brands the right way. Learn what it means to be brand-ready and investor-ready — from curating your content and online presence, to making sure your story aligns with what brands are looking for. If you're serious about brand partnerships, this is your blueprint.

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00:00 Beginning of Video
00:56 What Brands do you want to work with.
02:31 You have to be inverstor ready
03:27 Your Asset when working with a brand
04:28 Digital Footprints
05:51 Are you ready for your Goals
06:20 Be selective with who you work with
06:56 AMPDxMTN Promo
07:22 Understand Brand processes
08:18 Do not waste peoples time
10:52 Know what you are looking for
11:41 There are various ways to make money
12:29 How to tap into the Brand Network

In this powerful Masterclass, Nicolette Mashile — also known as The Financial Bunny — breaks down the real meaning of financial literacy for creatives.

She dives into:
💡 How to create value and be valuable
💰 How content creators can identify their true assets
🚫 Why chasing fame can distract you from making real money

Whether you're just starting out or already building a brand, this Masterclass is a must-watch if you're serious about turning your skills into income.

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00:00. Beginning of video
00:56 Intro
02:43 Do you want to be famous or run a business
03:09 Money is easy
04:20 What value do you bring
05:47 People need to know who you are
07:23 AMPDxMTN Promo
08:39 Community in your business
11:01 Problems and Solutions
14:58 The asset must lead, not money
16:59 Creating your value
22:01 Daily Theta
23:18 Nothing is linear

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Building a Brand, Facing Failure & Growing Your Career | Masterclass for Creatives
Whether you're building your brand, running events, or navigating your creative career — this episode is your guide to turning failure into fuel. Learn how real creatives push through the tough moments to achieve something great.

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In this episode, our guests Neo, Thube & Basmnt, answer burning questions from the audience about:

The pain points of marketing
Why some events fail and what you can learn from them
Their background stories and how they broke into the creative industry
The power of like-minded collaborators
And why you need to believe in your work to the point of delusion
If you’ve ever failed, this one’s for you — go watch the full convo tomorrow at 13:00 on youtube

Timestamps

00:00 Beginning of video
00:41 How to find the balance between the party & work
02:03 Why you need to be seen
03:42 Do your own events
05:09 Marketing Pain points for an event
07:27 Make sure you do the research
09:58 AMPD x MTN promo 11:13 Their backgrounds in events
12:49 There ae lessons in failing
13:31 Find like minded. people to work with
16:36 Believe in what you do
17:49 Gain knowledge from the spaces you wantto enter

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Master Events: Plan, Promote, Pack and Profit from Events

Learn from the masterminds behind Soundset Sunday—Thube Nkutha & Neo Mosito—and Any Given Sundays—Basmnt—as they break down what it takes to build a successful and sustainable event.

From finding the perfect venue to building a loyal audience, thinking like a promoter, and creating unforgettable experiences—this AMPD Masterclass is your ultimate guide to making your event a must-attend!

Don’t miss out! Watch now and level up your event-planning game.
Subscribe for more insider industry tips!

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00:00 Beginning of Video
00:57 The Journey of their inception
02:28 Self Promoting DJ’s to Event Promoting business.
03:41 Building a Team
04:34 Building your market
05:09 Thinking like an Event Promoter
05:45 How to grow a loyal audience - 07:33 Thobi Cut
07:33 How to build trust in your business
09:34 AMPDXMTN Promo
10:51 Best deals and challenges for Event Promoters
12:30 Ideal Venues and Bar Splits
14:10 Working with the Venues
15:39 Find people to do what you can’t
16:54 Keep Oyour Overheads as low as you can
18:24 Partnerships they have worked with
19:57 What attracts Brands
20:25. ROI’s
23:42 Following Event Trends
25:54 Partying on a Sunday
26:16 Your Content needs to be engaging
28:14 Unconventional ideas for DJ’s
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Learn from industry professionals Grace Nasasira Director of Photography, and Ayabulela Phakade, Sound Engineer, as they share the right strategies to set you apart! In this episode, you'll discover how to start with minimal equipment, network effectively, educate yourself, and invest in your craft. Get expert tips to grow, monetize, and make an impact in the podcasting industry.
00:00 Beginning of Video
00:38 Beginning of Video
01:30 Similarities between Podcasts and Film industry
02:11 What depth is in set design
02:27 Start your podcast with your phone
03:07 Your living room and AMPD can be resources
03:33 Visuals and Audio have an energy
03:53 MacG early projects
04:18 The importance of networking
04:47 Approach the people you want to work with
05:38 Learn the skill of talking
05:54 Approaching with a Proposal/Solution
06:21 Working for free
07:00 Invest in the work you believe in *
07:26 Work for building your reel
08:23 Spec Ads
09:07 AMPD x MTN Promo
10:22 Don’t shy away from grunt work
10:59 Barriers and Social Capital*
12:38 Networking with Social Media
13:56 Free Education on the Internet
14:59 School gives you Networks
15:28 Q&A
15:29 Improving Sound Quality
17:11 How to do the most with one Camera
18:53 Do not overlook lighting

🔥 Watch now and take your first step!

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