The Producer’s Journal
Hello! My Name is Derrick Michaud and I own a podcast production agency called Shelby Row Productions LLC. In this very organic podcast, I share stories about my past and present experiences as a full-time producer. This is in story format. If you’re looking for top-3 lists then this podcast is not for you. It’s my hope that you learn from the stories or as I like to call them ”audio journal entries”. I’d love to connect. Send me a DM on Instagram - @shelbyrowproductionsllc You can also find more information at my business website - ShelbyRowProductions.com Thank you! Derrick
Episodes

Wednesday May 24, 2023
#48. Benefits of repurposing your podcast with clips
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Benefits of repurposing your podcast with clips.
📈 Increased Reach: Repurposing your podcast content into shorter clips for platforms like Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts allows you to tap into different audiences and reach a broader range of viewers. These platforms have their unique user bases and algorithms, presenting an opportunity to attract new followers and expand your reach beyond your podcast audience.
🍽️ Bite-sized Consumption: By creating shorter clips from your podcast episodes, you cater to the growing demand for bite-sized content that can be quickly consumed. Platforms like Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts are designed for short-form videos, making it easier for viewers to engage with your content even if they have limited time or attention span. It allows you to capture their interest in a concise and captivating manner.
💥 Increased Engagement and Virality: Repurposing your podcast into Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts can significantly boost engagement and increase the likelihood of your content going viral. These platforms thrive on shareability and discoverability, offering features like hashtags, duets, and algorithmic recommendations. When you create compelling and engaging clips, they have the potential to be shared, liked, and commented on by a wider audience, leading to increased visibility and potential growth for your podcast.
In summary, repurposing your podcast by cutting clips and formatting them as Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts offers benefits such as increased reach, catering to bite-sized consumption, and the potential for increased engagement and virality. It's an intelligent strategy to expand your podcast's visibility and attract new listeners across different platforms. 🎙️🔁📲
Do you need help repurposing your awesome podcast episode?
SRP Studios offers excellent editing services.
Schedule a free consultation today at shelbyrowproductions.com.
Watch on YouTube and listen on Apple and Spotify by clicking - https://linktr.ee/shelbyrow
This episode is brought to you by Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/derrickmichaud
If you want to support, you can throw a dollar in the tip bucket. Click the link below and sign up for my Tip Jar tier. It’s $1/month. It’s a tip for this content, just like tipping a cover band at your local pub. The support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Saturday May 13, 2023
#47. Creating for your target audience on Instagram and Facebook
Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
Using Reels on Instagram and Facebook is one of the best ways to find your target audience. Identify who your audience is and what interests them. Create Reels that cater to their interests and use relevant hashtags to increase visibility.
Collaborate with other creators or brands in your niche to expand your reach. You can also use paid advertising on Facebook Ads Manager to target specific audiences.
Creating high-quality content and using strategic hashtags and collaborations can effectively grow your brand's reach and engage with your target audience.
Do you need help creating your next audience-targeting Reel?
SRP Studios offers excellent editing services.
Schedule a free consultation today at shelbyrowproductions.com.
Watch on YouTube and listen on Apple and Spotify by clicking - https://linktr.ee/shelbyrow
This episode is brought to you by Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/derrickmichaud
If you want to support, you can throw a dollar in the tip bucket. Click the link below and sign up for my Tip Jar tier. It’s $1/month. It’s a tip for this content, just like tipping a cover band at your local pub. The support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Wednesday May 03, 2023
#46. 17 Interviews in 90 Minutes: My Experience at the Mississippi Music Awards
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
🎙️💼🔍 Planning to set up a podcast booth at an event? As a producer, it's important to be prepared and professional. Check out my latest episode on the Producers Journal podcast, where I share my experience at the Mississippi Music Awards show.
💻📋 I researched each nominee and organized interviews with 18 guests, creating a one-pager for each interview to ensure a successful conversation. Learn how I made my booth stand out with logos, QR codes, and merch and managed my time efficiently to complete 18 interviews in just 90 minutes.
🗂️📈👨💻🌟 For additional guidance, reach out to my digital content production agency, SRP Studios, for a free consultation.
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Watch on YouTube and listen on Apple and Spotify by clicking - https://linktr.ee/shelbyrow
Schedule a free consultation today at shelbyrowproductions.com.
The show is recorded at SRP Studios in great Hernando, MS., AND produced by Shelby Row Productions, a Digital Content Production Agency.
SRP provides a complete launch and development plan and will syndicate your podcast across all major platforms, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
This episode is brought to you by Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/derrickmichaud
If you want to support, you can throw a dollar in the tip bucket. Click the link below and sign up for my Tip Jar tier. It’s $1/month. It’s a tip for this content, just like tipping a cover band at your local pub. The support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Sunday Apr 30, 2023
#45. The Art of Giving: How Pro Bono Work Can Help Your Business Thrive
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Are you a content creator looking to expand your portfolio and attract more clients? Look no further than the power of pro bono work!
In this episode, Derrick discusses how doing free work for local businesses helped him strengthen his skills and confidence in his rates while attracting potential long-term clients.
The benefits of pro bono work continue beyond building a diverse portfolio and attracting clients. It can also help you refine your skills, gain new experiences, and give back to the community.
Watch on YouTube and listen on Apple and Spotify by clicking - https://linktr.ee/shelbyrow
Schedule a free consultation today at shelbyrowproductions.com.
The show is recorded at SRP Studios in Hernando, MS., AND produced by Shelby Row Productions, a Digital Content Production Agency.
SRP provides a complete launch and development plan and will syndicate your podcast across all major platforms, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
This episode is brought to you by Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/derrickmichaud
If you want to support, you can throw a dollar in the tip bucket. Click the link below and sign up for my Tip Jar tier. It’s $1/month. It’s a tip for this content, just like tipping a cover band at your local pub. The support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
#44. The Power of Perseverance: Overcoming Team Loss
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
In this podcast episode, Derrick, the podcast producer and agency owner at SRP Studios, talks about his experience of losing a key team member, Mondo, his graphic designer, who had designed every aspect of their entities.
Derrick discusses the emotional impact of losing someone ingrained in his business's fabric and how he learned to deal with the panic and anxiety of finding a new designer. He also shares how Mondo helped him through the transition and how he is now stronger for having gone through this experience.
Derrick briefly touches on his efforts to grow his local business and his plans to post more educational content on social media.
Watch on YouTube and listen on Apple and Spotify by clicking - https://linktr.ee/shelbyrow
Schedule a free consultation today at shelbyrowproductions.com.
The show is recorded at SRP Studios in great Hernando, MS., AND produced by Shelby Row Productions, a Digital Content Production Agency.
SRP provides a complete launch and development plan and will syndicate your podcast across all major platforms, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
This episode is brought to you by Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/derrickmichaud
If you want to support, you can throw a dollar in the tip bucket. Click the link below and sign up for my Tip Jar tier. It’s $1/month. It’s a tip for this content, just like tipping a cover band at your local pub. The support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Monday Apr 17, 2023
#43. Podcasting and Personal Growth: How It Changed My Life
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
In this episode of "The Producer's Journal" podcast, host Derrick shares his experiences as a podcast producer and agency owner. He talks about his other podcasts, "The Real Hernando" and "The Rhythm Section Podcast," and how they have evolved. Derrick discusses his challenges in starting the Rhythm Section Podcast and how it has grown in popularity within the Memphis music community. He also explains the process of monetizing his podcasts through sponsorships and his long-term goal of creating networks and entities he owns and monetizes. Overall, Derek reflects on the positive aspects of his experiences as a small business owner and podcast producer.
I hope you learn from the stories or, as I like to call them,” audio journal entries.”
Watch on YouTube and listen on Apple and Spotify by clicking - https://linktr.ee/shelbyrow
This episode is brought to you by Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/derrickmichaud
If you want to support, you can throw a dollar in the tip bucket. Click the link below and sign up for my Tip Jar tier. It’s $1/month. It’s a tip for this content, just like tipping a cover band at your local pub. The support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
The show is recorded at SRP Studios in great Hernando, MS., AND produced by Shelby Row Productions, a podcast production agency.
SRP develops professional podcasts, which include audio and video production, graphic design, copywriting, and social media management.
SRP provides a complete launch and development plan and will syndicate your podcast across all major platforms, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
To learn more, schedule a free consultation today at shelbyrowproductions.com.

Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
#42. SRP WILL be the #1 agency for producing community podcast networks
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
It’s time to go big. I want to create podcasts like The Real Hernando for other cities and markets. In this episode, I talk about why I want this, how the decision was made and how to make it happen in 2023.
I hope you learn from the stories or, as I like to call them,” audio journal entries.”
Watch on YouTube and listen on Apple and Spotify by clicking - https://linktr.ee/shelbyrow
This episode is brought to you by Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/derrickmichaud
If you want to support, you can throw a dollar in the tip bucket. Click the link below and sign up for my Tip Jar tier. It’s $1/month. It’s a tip for this content, just like tipping a cover band at your local pub. The support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
The show is recorded at SRP Studios in great Hernando, MS., AND produced by Shelby Row Productions, a podcast production agency.
SRP develops professional podcasts, which include audio and video production, graphic design, copywriting, and social media management.
SRP provides a complete launch and development plan and will syndicate your podcast across all major platforms, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
To learn more, schedule a free consultation today at shelbyrowproductions.com.

Saturday Nov 26, 2022
#41. Local hiring, awesome first day, recorded music videos
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
The title says it all. These are current events for my production agency, Shelby Row Productions, from the past few days.
I hope you learn from the stories or, as I like to call them,” audio journal entries.”
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This episode is brought to you by Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/derrickmichaud
If you want to support, you can throw a dollar in the tip bucket. Click the link below and sign up for my Tip Jar tier. It’s $1/month. It’s a tip for this content, just like tipping a cover band at your local pub. The support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Find this podcast on my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/DerrickMichaudChannel
The show is recorded at SRP Studios in great Hernando, MS., AND produced by Shelby Row Productions, a podcast production agency.
SRP develops professional podcasts, which include audio and video production, graphic design, copywriting, and social media management.
SRP provides a complete launch and development plan and will syndicate your podcast across all major platforms, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
To learn more, schedule a free consultation today at shelbyrowproductions.com.

Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
#40. How to develop a new podcast for a client
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
The title says it all. These are current events for my production agency, Shelby Row Productions, from the past few days.
I hope you learn from the stories or, as I like to call them,” audio journal entries.”
This episode is brought to you by Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/derrickmichaud
If you want to support, you can throw a dollar in the tip bucket. Click the link below and sign up for my Tip Jar tier. It’s $1/month. It’s a tip for this content, just like tipping a cover band at your local pub. The support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Find this podcast on my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/DerrickMichaudChannel
Business info:
👉 Website: https://shelbyrowproductions.com/
👉 IG: @shelbyrowproductionsllc
👉 Podcast Services: https://shelbyrowproductions.com/services
👉 FREE Consultation: https://calendly.com/derrick-srp/15-minute?month=2022-10

Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
The title says it all. These are current events for my production agency, Shelby Row Productions, from the past few days.
I hope you learn from the stories or, as I like to call them,” audio journal entries.”
This episode is brought to you by Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/derrickmichaud
If you want to support, you can throw a dollar in the tip bucket. Click the link below and sign up for my Tip Jar tier. It’s $1/month. It’s a tip for this content, just like tipping a cover band at your local pub. The support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Find this podcast on my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/DerrickMichaudChannel
Business info:
👉 Website: https://shelbyrowproductions.com/
👉 IG: @shelbyrowproductionsllc
👉 Podcast Services: https://shelbyrowproductions.com/services
👉 FREE Consultation: https://calendly.com/derrick-srp/15-minute?month=2022-10