In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, Steve Burge chats with Jamie Marsland.

Jamie is known for his YouTube work on the PootlePress channel and now the official WordPress channel. A few years back, he had a regular job in publishing, but a career change unlocked a whole new wave of creativity.

First, they talk about how AI has changed Jamie’s writing. It helps him create content faster and even build apps like PootleWriter to make writing and publishing easier.

Then, they dive into YouTube, which has become a big outlet for Jamie’s creativity. He’s passionate about teaching and helping beginners with WordPress. Jamie shares how building trust through video has helped him grow and how he’s using what he’s learned to make WordPress better on YouTube.

Check out Jamie's work at https://www.pootlepress.com.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
• 03:01 The Transition from Traditional Publishing to Digital
• 06:00 Unlocking Creativity with AI
• 11:53 The Development of PoodleWriter and Other Apps
• 18:04 The Impact of YouTube on Creative Expression
• 23:58 Teaching and Training in the WordPress Community
• 26:48 The Mission Behind the YouTube Channel
• 28:59 Growth and Strategy of WordPress YouTube Channels
• 31:57 Balancing Community and Consistency on YouTube
• 33:40 Recommendations for Launching a YouTube Channel
• 35:55 Building Trust Through Video Content
• 37:53 The Future of AI in Video Content Creation
• 41:07 AI's Impact on WordPress and the Future
• 45:09 The Challenge of Competing with New Tools 
• 48:02 The Exciting Future of Content Creation 
• 52:53 The Value of Traditional Media in a Digital Age