Blue Collar StartUp EP90: Simple Blogging Strategies for Consistent Content

In this solo episode of Blue Collar Startup, host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media shares a quick, practical process for turning a simple 5-minute video into a polished blog post using AI tools like Otter.ai, ChatGPT, and Opus Clips. He explains how to save time, create multiple pieces of content from one recording, and boost your SEO without breaking the bank.

0:00 Intro and welcome to Blue Collar Startup
0:15 Common challenge: Needing a blog but lacking time or writing skills
0:45 Step 1 – Record a quick video on your phone
1:43 Step 2 – Transcribe the video with Otter.ai
2:03 Step 3 – Export transcription and upload to ChatGPT or Grok
2:22 Prompting AI to create a 600+ word blog for SEO
3:22 Editing and refining your AI-generated blog
4:14 SEO benefits of consistent written and video content
4:52 Creating short video clips with Opus Clips
5:14 Affordable, repeatable content creation for under $100/month
5:45 Why AI can be a helpful tool in your marketing toolkit
6:30 Call to action: Subscribe, review, and help reach #1 blue collar podcast spot
6:43 Sponsor shoutouts and thank-yous
7:19 How to connect with the show and submit topic ideas