Best video accessories for active sports and the secret to engagement on YouTube | Jake Kelsick - 005
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 interview, we discuss:
- 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
- How he secured sponsors and how he brings them value
- Tips on growing Instagram and Youtube channels
- Top picks on video and camera equipment and MUST HAVES for water shots.
- Best accessories for water sports and editing software
- What GoPro he recommends and why
- Cross promotion strategy for video and photos to YouTube, Instagram and Facebook
- How adding vlogging to his YouTube channel has created more engagement and brings subscribers back weekly to his channel
How to find Jake Kelsick:
- YouTube: @jakekelsick
- Instagram: @jakekelsick
- Facebook: @jakekelsick
- Website: www.JakeKelsick.com
- Kits: @JakeKelsick
LINKS REFERENCED:
You can see all the products that Jake mentioned in this episode with pictures of each by clicking here.
- Sony A6500 with 18-105 lens
- Rode Video Microphone
- DJI Maverick Pro Drone
- GoPro Hero 4 Session and Go Pro Hero 5 Session
- Go Pro Mouth Mount
- Go Pro Evo Pole
- Gorilla Pod
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
To share your thoughts and help out the show:
- Leave a comment below
- Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. (See video on How To Leave A Review on iTunes)
- Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or Pinterest with the links below.
- Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play.
Special thanks to Jake Kelsick for joining the show!
