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Something really cool happened to me this week, and still can't believe it.

I got interviewed for a podcast I’ve been listening to for over a decade: Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income.

That show was a huge for me back when I was working my full-time job, driving back and forth, and trying to soak up every little nugget of marketing advice I could.

List building. Email marketing. Community. If Pat talked about it, I was taking mental notes in the car.

So to hop on a call with him as a guest was honestly surreal.

And Pat could not have been nicer. It was one of those conversations that felt easy and fun, and I can’t wait for the episode to come out.

And I took a big win out of the call (besides just being on his show)!

The moment we connected on video, Pat looked at my setup and said something like, “Man, I really appreciate when I talk with someone who knows what they’re doing with video.” And during the interview he mentioned my lighting and camera setup again.

And I hear that from people a lot.

So I decided to break it all down.

Side Hustle Suitcase Podcast
My desktop studio setup (every piece of gear I use)

In this week’s episode of The Side Hustle Suitcase, I walk through my full setup and why each piece matters, including the simple stuff that makes the biggest difference.

👉 Watch on YouTube

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🎧 Listen on Spotify

My Desktop Studio Setup for... Feb 25 · Side Hustle Suitcase 6:38   ​

Gear list (with my affiliate links)

Here’s everything I mention in the episode:

• Sony A6300 camera - https://amzn.to/4tSIwrl
• Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens - https://amzn.to/3OvPuTe
• Elgato Cam Link - https://amzn.to/4azfHJ7
• Ecamm Live - https://ecamm.com/powwows
• Shure SM7B mic - https://amzn.to/478uZ5c
• Stream Deck - https://amzn.to/46qcVU4
• Elgato Key Light - https://amzn.to/3N1Yfnt
• Elgato Key Light Air - (Now called Neo) - https://amzn.to/3ZULxda
• VariPole - https://amzn.to/4ruoUIA​

Quick note: you do not have to build a setup like this overnight. I’ve put this together over years, piece by piece, and I’m still tweaking it (because… of course I am).

But if you’re trying to level up your video quality from “fine” to “oh wow,” this episode will save you a ton of time and guesswork.

Hit reply and tell me: what are you currently using for your setup? Even if it’s just a phone and a window, I’d love to hear what you’re working with.

Thanks,

Paul G