Best video accessories for active sports and the secret to engagement on YouTube | Jake Kelsick - 005

09/29/17 • 22 min

Jake Kelsick, a professional kiteboarder and content creator from Antigua walks us through his MUST HAVE video equipment, accessories and editing software. His tips and expert advice is perfect for anyone running an active sport business in kiteboarding, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), kayaking, windsurfing and other outdoor sports or fitness business. In this episode, he discusses the following:

How he was introduced to the sport of kiteboarding at the age of 11
His unique approach to providing value to sponsors and what being a professional kiteboarder entails
Instagram and YouTube strategies and tips for growth and engagement
MUST HAVE video equipment, water accessories and editing software
What GoPro he recommends and why
How adding vlogging to his YouTube channel has created more engagement and brings subscribers back weekly to his channel.
Cross promotion strategy for video and photos to YouTube, Instagram and Facebook
How he secured his sponsors and how he adds value

Find out more information at Episode 5

How he was introduced to the sport of kiteboarding at the age of 11
His unique approach to providing value to sponsors and what being a professional kiteboarder entails
Instagram and YouTube strategies and tips for growth and engagement
MUST HAVE video equipment, water accessories and editing software
What GoPro he recommends and why
How adding vlogging to his YouTube channel has created more engagement and brings subscribers back weekly to his channel.
Cross promotion strategy for video and photos to YouTube, Instagram and Facebook
How he secured his sponsors and how he adds value

Find out more information at Episode 5

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One year into a new standup paddle board (SUP) fitness business | Kristin Snyder - 004

Krissy Snyder is the owner and operator of Stand Up Paddle Club in Chicago, Illinois. She is a World Paddle Boarding Association (WPA) certified instructor and is also certified by Paddle Into Fitness to teach Gentle Wave Paddleboard Yoga, Surfer Sculpt and Intro to Paddling. In this interview, we discuss:

How a stand up paddle board excursion during a Hawaii vacation spurred a new passion and business
The struggles, challenges and successes of starting a new business
How she worked with a venue to provide safety, lifeguards and what was required of insurance
The importance of proper standup paddle technique and proper stroke
The mindset of a startup entrepreneur
How the paddle board delivers a new level of stability and fitness performance
Her plans to run a retreat with both yoga and standup paddle boarding in Costa Rica

Find out more on Episode 4

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