The boys are back in town! After an extended leave to re-think and re-design the podcast, Vik and Dom are back with a new episode. Veering away from only social media growth and working with brands chatter, Vik and Dom are focusing on simply being Vik and Dom. They discuss their everyday life of being dads, content creators, how they still use social media in their lives, fun projects, jokes, hot topics and whatever else comes to mind.
Although the focus is less on growing your instagram and working with brands, that topic will always naturally be a part of the conversation. Neither Vik nor Dom have stopped growing and working with brands so they will still be sharing any and all tips on how to grow your social media and online presence.
Join us every episode and let's see where this goes!
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We appreciate each and every listener and look forward to the next one!!
Evan is the youngest woodworker we have ever had on our show. Although he is now a young man, he started his impressive journey at just 10 years old. Evan is down to earth and a huge contributor to the woodworking and content creation community on social media. Listen to our latest episode as we chart shop with Evan.
This is the episode we've been waiting for. Leigh-Ann Allaire joins us LIVE from the main stage at the Calgary Renovation Show. We discuss how to DIY on a budget. How to get that designer look on a friendly budget. Leigh-Ann has years of knowledge in the industry teaching people how to DIY while saving big bucks. Listen to the boys chat with Leigh-Ann resulting in a fun and informative episode. Thank You again to the Calgary Renovation Show for having us out there! If you enjoy the episodes, please follow along, share, like and comment.
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This weeks episode is fantastic. Everyone burns out at one point or another. Whether your burnout is as a result of social media, life, both, or just trying to continue to create content when struggling. In this episode, the boys discuss burnout and how they handle it. Vik talks about how he had just had enough a few weeks ago and how he quickly bounced back.
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This is a very special episode LIVE from the Calgary Renovation Show.
www.calgaryrenovationshow.com/show-features/speakers-celebrities
We had an amazing discussion with Seb Clovis on the main stage.
(The following is his bio on the Calgary Reno Show website)
Sebastian Clovis is not just a licensed contractor; he's a beacon of excellence in every aspect of the construction process, from envisioning architectural details to executing flawless finishes. He has a commitment to crafting enduring, personalized spaces while upholding the standards in the tradition of so many great builders.
His journey began in his teens under the mentorship of a master builder, but he temporarily diverted his path to pursue a football scholarship and a career in the CFL, culminating in a triumphant Grey Cup Championship with the BC Lions in 2006.
Following retirement from professional football, Sebastian seamlessly transitioned back to his first love: renovations. With a diverse skill set honed over years of experience, he emerged as a versatile craftsman, excelling in multiple disciplines and earning the title of a true jack of all trades. Teaming up with his partner, Designer Ayanna Augustine, they have refined a proprietary process for curating and creating stunning homes that reflect their clients' unique visions and lifestyles.
But Sebastian's journey didn't end with contracting; it was the beginning of a third career. His vibrant persona and unparalleled ability to demystify complex construction techniques catapulted him into the spotlight as the captivating host of hit home renovation shows such as ‘Tackle My Reno,’ ‘Save My Reno,’ and most his most recent endeavour, ‘Gut Job,’ streaming now on STACKTV.
In this episode, we chatted with Seb about overcoming your fear and diving right into DIY. Seb was an awesome guest with LOTS of information to provide!!
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Our first episode since returning from the Calgary Renovation Show where we recorded a few live episodes on the main stage. We discuss some of the behind the scenes in this episode, including everything from Alberta beef to the venue itself. We had such a fun experience creating these episodes and are excited to hopefully bring you more and more live episodes in the future.
The boys are heading to Calgary to speak on the main stage and record a few live episodes of the podcast. We discuss puppy yoga and of course we are going to watch a hockey game while we are there! You don't want to miss our first episode of the 2025!!
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We are back with another episode. Do not miss this year's final episode as we are joined by our guest host Eric Spencley from @Spencleydesignco. Eric is a content creator, YouTuber, woodworker and an avid scuba diver. Eric talks all about why YouTube is the main social media platform that you need to get into, if you are looking to make the most money. He also tells us how to pick the best thumbnail picture and why changing your video title after a few weeks may not be the worst idea. The boys also explain why dry walling should be left to the professionals and why re-shooting content is such a pain in the butt. You will leave this episode laughing like a foghorn, guaranteed.
Check out Vik and Dom at:
Vik @thestumpshop www.thestumpshop.com
Dom @minspiredliving www.minspiredliving.com
And our guest co-host this week:
Eric @spencleydesignco
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This week we dive right into one of our longest episodes ever. They say time flies when you're having fun and man did we have fun chatting with Thomas Gojkovich, the 1/4 Serbian owner and operator of Thomas Custom Woodworks. Thomas has built up a social media empire well into the hundreds of thousands of followers and subs across his social media platforms, and he did it all from a small one car garage workshop. Thomas also knows all about the Etsy reviews policy and we discuss how Vik deals with his negative reviews.
Thank You for tuning in. You can find out more about Thomas here:
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This week we get right into the details behind our upcoming Calgary trip. This will be our first official For The Gram Podcast trip and we discuss it all in this episode.
Also, who's getting a dog? Vik? Dom? Both of us? We also chat about that in this episode!!!
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Another episode, another hour of facts, humour, tips and stats. Dom and Vik discuss current social media trends, tools and of course Christmas. This episode is also full of great 'would you rathers' that will guaranteed to make you laugh. If you enjoyed this week's light hearted humour and a behind the scenes look at a content creator's life than please share this episode and leave a review.
The men have returned! Another episode, this time not focused so much on social media growth and working with brands, instead Vik and Dom just chat for over an hour. Check out what the boys have been up to in our latest episode.
Sometimes it's hard but you have to stay professional. In our latest episode, we discuss why it's important to be nice to brand representatives and stay cool. It definitely helps you in this content creation game.
The boys simply update you on what's going on in their lives. Vik discusses how his Etsy shop is keeping him busy while Dom is refinishing entire patios. As always, if you enjoyed the show, please share on your social media and consider sponsoring the show through our Patreon page. Thank You
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This is a good episode! Vik and Dom discuss what seems to be on everyone's mind: Instagram insights have declined like crazy! It seems like no matter where you check, people are complaining of their numbers. Listen to the boys discuss how they handle the latest algorithm and continue to create content For The Gram!
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Between Dom @minspiredliving and Vik @thestumpshop , the boys have worked with dozens of brands on social media. Sometimes even together. They have learned some of the best...and worst ways to approach brands with the idea of creating sponsored content.
In this episode, Vik and Dom share some of their most successful tips for approaching brands and landing that deal. You don't need a huge following to start making money on Instagram, YouTube or any social media.
If you like this episode it would be awesome if you could share on your social media, leave a review and send us your questions.
Are you on Youtube? In this episode, the boyz discuss Youtube! Dom breaks down actual dollars and cents for our listeners while Vik explains the monetization process and Youtube requirements. Youtube analytics and insights are discussed and why you shouldn't wait any longer to start creating content.
Listen to another fun, fact filled episode and please share on your social media.
Everyone is an expert...behind a keyboard! We find that DIY brings out the "experts" more than any other niche on social media. Listen to our latest episode where we discuss the comments, critiques and hard headed world of DIY on social media. We discuss DIY vs. Professionals and how the lines are often blurred on social media.
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Click bait. Anger bait. Rage bait. Whatever you want to call it, it can work for you! It can also work against you and get you into trouble. Listen as the boys discuss using click bait on social media as a tool and what not to do!
For The Gram Podcast focuses on discussions around how we grew our small businesses using mainly Instagram. Vik and Dom discuss social media growth tactics, the latest trends and overall creator life as two-family guys.
Vik @thestumpshop
Dom @minspiredliving