Problem

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Dr. Watkins’ voice is synonymous with Black wealth empowerment, yet his podcast looked and sounded like a bedroom hobby. Tinny audio, single-angle video, and a clunky, multi-step upload routine kept viewership flat and drained his team’s time. As a self-described “non-tech guy,” he doubted a major overhaul was worth the hassle — or that he could run it once it was built.

‍Solution

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I delivered an end-to-end, host-proof studio transformation:

• Acoustics & Audio Custom wall treatment, broadcast mics, and real-time noise gating for crystal-clear sound.
• 4K Multi-Camera Setup A single Logitech-class webcam (HDR, auto-focus, auto-framing) chosen so he gets high-resolution video without learning DSLR menus.
• One-Click Pipeline Automated ingest → live switch → recorded master → instant push to YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and social clip templates.‍
• Interior Design Furniture & accents in his brand palette (matte black desk, gold hardware, charcoal wall inset); warm wood shelving for book displays

Impact

Eight weeks post-upgrade:

• 2× Live Viewers Sharper A/V drew a bigger real-time crowd.
• +53 % Watch Time Clear sound and 4K video kept listeners tuned in.
• –70 % Editing Time The “record-to-air” pipeline freed his team to promote instead of patch.

Now Dr. Watkins walks into a studio that matches his thought-leadership brand, presses one button, and reaches a global audience—no tech headaches, just amplified influence.