Paul Gowder

Why Choose Ecamm Live? If you’re looking for streaming software that’s made for Mac users, I’d like to introduce you to Ecamm Live. I’ve tried a lot of different platforms throughout my years of streaming, and Ecamm Live consistently stood out. It’s not just about broadcasting; it’s about making your streams and recorded video look….

As someone with a substantial email list of over 100,000 subscribers, finding the right email marketing platform is crucial to the growth and success of my business. I have tried numerous email marketing solutions over the years, but none have quite captured my loyalty like ConvertKit. As a seasoned marketer, I need to review with….

Photographing Disney World is one of my favorite things to do on a trip.  I love going back to the parks at night after the family is in bed.  I take my camera on all the rides – and I keep shooting throughout the spins, dips, and turn.  The photographs I come home with are….

Brooke’s first trip to Walt Disney World still stands out as one of our best family trips.  So many great moments and memories! On this trip we took the whole clan – Brooke, Kelli, and I plus my parents and Kelli’s mom, or as Brooke calls them Nene, Pop, and Mimi.  We loaded in a….

Capturing fireworks photos at Disney World or your front yard on July 4th is easier than you think! You just need to follow a few simple steps to capture incredible images! How to Photograph Fireworks Set your camera on a tripod.  You need a very stable base for your camera during long exposures. Set your….

Illuminations – Reflections of Earth Epcot Walt Disney World Camera Info Nikon D700 Lens – 24-70mm 24mm f18 15 Seconds Exposure Tiffen Variable ND Filter This shot has a long story! We arrived at Epcot at 7:00 am for the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scout Celebration.  By 8, we were all hot, tired, exhausted,….

Do you have a Facebook Group? Ever wondered how to get your Facebook Group members on your email list? Facebook Groups are great to help build community and engagement.  However, converting a member of your group to a subscriber can be challenging. GroupLeads to the rescue! With this Chrome extension, I’ve added over 21,000 subscribers….

From an early age, Paul Gowder has been taking photos. Starting with photographing Star Wars figures with a Vivitar 600 in the 1970s, Paul has continued creating images. Paul Gowder’s photography can be seen in several publications including Whispering Wind Magazine, Indian Country Today, News from Indian Country, The Unofficial Guide: The Color Companion to….

I just got back from Podfest Expo, and had a great time! I came away with some great business lessons, new friends, and some tips for you. Lesson 1: Embrace the Chaos (Because We’re All Making It Up) Okay, so, you know when you’re at a conference, and you’re sitting in those sessions, scribbling down….

What an honor it is to be featured on the Listeners to Leads podcast. Alesia Galati and I had such fun chatting on her podcast, Listeners to Leads. We talked about building community through email marketing! Here are the main bullet points from our chat: My journey of creating PowWows.com and its community in the….

On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, I visited with my friend Julie Voris from the Crank It Up podcast.  We talked about building your email list and using email marketing to engage with your audience while growing your business. If you have ever had the pleasure to see Julie speak, you know she….

I have used a variety of giveaway platforms over the years.  My recommendation for any starting out is always KingSumo! Just look at what KingSumo offers! Free plan option Pro Level has a one-time fee – no monthly charges Social Sharing Bonus Entries to Drive Traffic Want proof – look at these results! KingSumo has….

You may have noticed that I like to wear “unique ” shirts. I started buying graphic button-down shirts a few years ago at Disney World.  I bought a few but only wore them on cruises or in the parks.  Over time I was able to build up enough shirts to wear each night on a….

Ready to unleash the ultimate weapon in your digital arsenal – the epic giveaway? We all know they can grow your email list, boost your website traffic, and increase engagement.  But choosing the best sweepstakes software is challenging. I’ve been in the giveaway trenches for years, testing all of the giveaway apps including ViralSweep, RafflePress,….

Ready to boost your email list, increase engagement, and explode your website’s traffic?  You can do all that with a sweepstakes giveaway. Simple now – but it took me months to learn! Skip that learning curve and let me show you the lessons I learned the hard way. I’ve been running sweepstakes on my other….

Join me for an exciting webinar where I’ll share 5 proven ways to grow your email list – and the best part? There won’t be any boring slides! Instead, I’ll take you through each strategy step-by-step, with actionable takeaways that you can implement immediately. We’ll start by exploring how to collect emails from your Facebook….

On the Purpose and Pixie Dust Podcast today, I talk about email lists and how to use them, the importance of community and how he has leveraged it, and how I was able to grow my business from a side hustle to our main hustle. Learn about how I several email to build community on….

Thanks to Jeff for the invite to be on his show Social Media News Live! We talked about Facebook groups and growing communities. About the show: PowWow Nation is an active and engaged Facebook community of over 97K members where he experiences, teaches, and celebrates Native American Culture. We invited founder and owner, Paul Gowder….

Join Tacey and her special guest Paul Gowder from PowWows.com as they discuss building a business around a community’s needs instead of the other way around. I built PowWows.com over time by addressing the needs of the community. When they asked for new features or I heard repeated requests for information, I worked to provide….

Recently I talked about building community with Mediavine! Are you ready to grow your community?  Check out my interview for great tips to accelerate your growth! From Mediavine: Big thought of the day: You can circumvent social media algorithm woes by shifting your focus to BUILDING A COMMUNITY on these platforms. On this episode of….