Influencing Magic

Mr. Daps

Influencing Magic is a Daps Magic podcast exploring how members of the Disney community became influential in their different disciplines. read less
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Tools of the Trade
Jun 15 2023
Tools of the Trade
Welcome to Influencing Magic! In this episode of Influencing Magic, Mr. Daps and Annie take a look at the tools of the trade for influencing through social media. Learn what is needed to influence through social media in this episode of Influencing Magic! Tech Tools Smartphone or Camera: A reliable smartphone with a high-quality camera is essential for capturing photos and videos. Alternatively, you can use a digital camera for higher-resolution content. Microphones/Audio: Audio is almost more important than anything else. Make this a priority. It can be as simple or complex as you want as long as it sounds good. Could use an iPhone, an auxiliary mic for the phone, a Blue Yeti, or even the podcaster’s dream mic the Shure SM7. Internet Connection: A stable and fast internet connection is necessary for uploading content, engaging with your audience, and staying updated on the latest trends and news. Content Creation: Depending on your preferred platform and content style, you might need additional tools. For example, photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom) or video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie) to enhance and edit your visuals. Lighting and Background Setup: Good lighting is crucial for high-quality photos and videos. Consider investing in lighting equipment like ring lights or softboxes to achieve better lighting conditions. Also, pay attention to your background to ensure it complements your content. Organization Content Planning and Scheduling Tools: To stay organized and maintain a consistent posting schedule, you can utilize social media management tools like Buffer, Hootsuite, or Later. These tools allow you to plan, schedule, and analyze your posts. Analytics and Insights: Tracking your performance and understanding your audience is key. Most social media platforms provide built-in analytics tools that offer insights into your followers, engagement rates, and demographics. Additionally, you can use third-party analytics tools to gain deeper insights and measure your growth. Collaboration and Outreach Tools: When collaborating with brands or other influencers, having tools for communication and project management is valuable. Platforms like Asana, Trello, or email clients help streamline collaborations and keep track of important details.Networking and Engagement: Engaging with your audience and fellow influencers is crucial for building your online presence. Use social media management apps or tools like Sprout Social or Mention to monitor mentions, comments, and messages across different platforms, enabling you to respond and engage promptly. Join us on Patreon! Social Media Instagram: ⁠⁠@InfluencingMagic⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.dapsmagic.com⁠⁠ Youtube playlist: ⁠⁠youtube.com/dapsmagic⁠⁠ Mr. Daps Instagram: ⁠⁠@MrDaps⁠⁠ Annie’s Instagram: ⁠⁠@Its.The.Annie.Show⁠⁠ Special Shoutouts to: Roger: ⁠⁠@rgrrabbit1⁠⁠ Caitlyn: ⁠⁠@caitlynnoel⁠⁠ Caitie: ⁠@caitiebear13⁠ Music Composed by Mr. Daps SHOW NOTES:
The Origin Story of Mr. Daps & Daps Magic
Mar 9 2023
The Origin Story of Mr. Daps & Daps Magic
In this episode, we do a deep dive on the origin story of Daps Magic. Listen along as Mr. Daps takes us through his 19 years of online experiences, lessons learned, major wins, and offers advice for the future. Watch Episode 1 on youtube! Join our Patreon community and help support the podcast! Mentioned in this episode: Drew @GalacticSurplus Social Media Instagram: @InfluencingMagic Website: www.dapsmagic.com Youtube playlist: youtube.com/dapsmagic Mr. Daps Instagram: @MrDaps Annie’s Instagram: @Its.The.Annie.Show Special Shoutouts to: Roger: @rgrrabbit1 Caitlyn: @caitlynnoel Music Composed by Mr. Daps Youtube Notes INTRO 0:50  We haven’t planned this out 1:20  What’s new with Mr. Daps? 3:10  Mr. Daps is a man of many hats 4:16  What’s up with Annie? 5:50  Mr. Daps, What’s your origin story? 7:10  Starting a yahoo group 8:55  This sounds fun, let’s do it! 10:48  Daps for Disney Magic 11:15  The Ebay Logo 13:15  The Geeks are born 14:11  Everything is content 14:30  This is what we’ve got, how can we do it better? 16:00  Geek’s 13 year record 16:35  Daps gets its first media invite 17:25  It’s fun to do thing with friends 18:19  Dapscast enters the scene 19:10  Keep it simple 20:05  Everything is connected 20:57  Getting a little help from friends 23:00  We are professionals and still know how to have fun 23:35  Daps is run like the Muppets 24:44  Ridiculous Ideas 25:50  Dads are great for advice 26:08  Figuring out the “Why” 27:00  Approaching difficult things 27:36  No relationships, No influence 28:50  What are the biggest lessons learned? 29:28  Doing simple well 29:58  We don’t want an avalanche 31:35  Don’t overextend yourself 32:18  Seasons for everything 33:33  Advice for a low season 35:10  Bigger why than why not 37:21  Didn’t have to give up 37:48  Walt’s great advice 41:50  Keep taking baby steps 43:28  Mr. Daps was a professional Musician 45:04  When not to take advice 45:46  Words of advice going forward 46:27  Star with a dream 47:51  Get a mission statement 49:00  Cooking with Mr. Daps 51:05  It’s okay to fail! 51:38  College thoughts with Mr. Daps 53:14  On not having fun 54:28  Conclusions & Comments 55:20  Social Media & Patreon 55:40  Influence Influencing Magic EPISODE ENDS