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Stephen Heywood - Keeping The TTB Network Buzzing - BCW427

November 18, 2013

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This episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Heywood of The TTB Network.
Stephen is currently a Youth Pastor at his church, as well as an internet broadcaster.Stephen shares his journey of building an internet broadcasting network from humble beginnings to a new media presence. Incorporating high technology with a passion to help others, Stephen began from his home office studio.Today his network can be found on the TTB website, the Roku player, Tunes and more.

Favorite Success Quote “ There is no such thing as failure unless you stop tryingâ€

Episode Highlights

- Favorite success quote
- How Stephen started live streaming and internet broadcasting
- How he was inspired by Chris Pirillo and Leo Laporte
- How he started on a limited budget
- How he created a structured internet show
- Internet TV is the future of TV
- Why he choose video as his medium of choice
- Stephen attributes some of his growth to the Roku player
- How his internet broadcast led to his consulting business
- Why he created the TTB Network
- Stephen explains why he is creating niche programming
- Stephen discusses Podtrac and advertising
- How he is monetizing his network with sponsorships and advertising
- Advertising to smaller buy more loyal audiences
- How Stephen develops multiple income streams
- We discuss a mind sharing Google+ hangout
- Why Stephen needed to rebuild the network from the ground up
- Using social media to promote the TTB Network
- Stephen discusses sharing information with other podcasters
- Stephen believes you should visit at least one trade show per year
- Stephen discusses how he maintains a work life balance