Media Company in a Box — Cell Phone Workshop | Joshua T. Berglan
Workshop Curriculum · 2026 Edition

Media Company
in a Box

The Cell Phone Sovereignty Workshop
"You already have everything you need. It's in your pocket."
📱 Cell Phone Friendly
🆓 Free Tools Included
🌍 Cameroon Edition
📚 Free Book for Attendees
Designed for Limbe · Bamenda · Bafut
Presented by Joshua T. Berglan · "The World's Mayor"
Tah-Lah — Father of the Land · Bafut Kingdom, Cameroon

What We Will Cover Today

Opening 15 min
Modules 1–4 75 min
Break 10 min
Modules 5–8 70 min
Action Plan 15 min
Q & A 30–45 min
00
Welcome & Big Picture Why this moment matters · 15 min
01
The Media Revolution AI Squeeze, AEO, Sovereignty · 15 min
02
Own Your Name Online Domains, entity authority · 20 min
03
Build Your Digital Home Free websites, mobile-first · 20 min
04
Create with Your Phone Video, audio, writing, design · 25 min
05
Get Discovered AEO, structured data, visibility · 20 min
06
IMDb & Qwoted Credibility tools the world uses · 20 min
07
Make Money from Your Phone Free & paid income streams · 25 min
08
Your Sovereign Action Plan 30-day launch challenge · 15 min
Q&A
Open Questions 30–45 min of real talk
00
Opening · 15 Minutes Welcome to the Media Revolution
⏱ 15 min

🎁 FREE GIFT FOR EVERY ATTENDEE

Every person in this room receives a free digital copy of Media Company in a Box — the 2026 Edition. This is not a teaser. This is the full book. Take it. Use it. Build with it.

Visit: joshuatberglan.com — ask Joshua for your copy after the session.

My name is Joshua T. Berglan — called Tah-Lah , "Father of the Land," by the Bafut Kingdom. I am a 4× international bestselling author, award-winning producer, United Nations speaker, and I am right here in Cameroon with you. I did not come to give you a lecture. I came to hand you a weapon — and teach you how to use it.

This workshop is built around one truth: your cell phone is a broadcast studio, a publishing house, and a global business — all in one device.

57% of all internet content is now AI-generated
$250B Global creator economy — and growing
-33% Google search traffic dropped in 12 months
Value of YOUR authentic human story

You are not late. You are right on time. The tools that used to cost millions of dollars to produce professional media now live on the device in your pocket. Today we build your media empire — from your phone.

📌 For Facilitators

Take 5 minutes for introductions. Ask: "How many of you have posted a video online? How many of you have recorded a voice note today?" — Every hand that goes up proves they already have the skills. Today we just give those skills direction and purpose.

01
Module One · 15 Minutes The Media Revolution — Why Right Now?
⏱ 15 min

Before we touch any tools, you must understand the world that these tools live in. Because if you understand the game, you can win it.

What Changed?

  • AI is generating most content — 57% of internet content now comes from AI, not humans
  • Google has changed forever — it now answers questions itself instead of sending people to YOUR website
  • Social media reach is dying — fewer people see your posts for free
  • The old rules are broken — old SEO tricks no longer work

The Opportunity

  • Human authenticity is RARE — in an AI world, your real voice is priceless
  • Africa is underrepresented — your story has never been told at scale
  • Tools are free or cheap — there is no more barrier to entry
  • Global audience — your phone connects you to the world

The AI Squeeze — Simple Version

Imagine you have a restaurant. Every day, people drive past looking for food. But now, a giant food company has set up a kiosk right at the entrance to your street — giving away free food. Fewer cars make it to your restaurant.

That is what Google's AI is doing to websites. It reads YOUR content, gives people the answer, and they never visit your site. This is called the AI Squeeze.

"The solution is not to fight the algorithm harder. The solution is to become so visible, so authoritative, so everywhere — that even when AI speaks, it quotes YOU."
— Media Company in a Box, 2026 Edition

The Sovereign Franchise: Two Pillars

🏠 Physical Sanctuary

A secure place where you create — whether it is a room in your house, a community center, a church hall. Your creation space does not need to be fancy. It needs to be consistent. This is where Bafut Kingdom is building theirs. You can build yours too.

⚡ Digital Engine

The technology stack — websites, podcasts, videos, social media, email lists, books — that distributes your voice to the world 24 hours a day, even while you sleep. Your phone is your Digital Engine.

✅ Key Takeaway

You do not need permission from any government, corporation, or gatekeeper to build your media company. You need a phone, a story, and the knowledge you will gain today.

02
Module Two · 20 Minutes Own Your Name Online — Your Digital Identity
⏱ 20 min

Your name is your most valuable asset. Before you build anything else, claim your name on the internet. This is where sovereignty starts.

🌍 Why This Matters for Cameroon Specifically

When an international journalist, NGO, investor, or partner searches for you, the first thing they see is what Google returns for your name. If you do not control that result — someone else does. A domain with your name tells the world: this person is serious, professional, and permanent.

What is a Domain Name?

A domain name is your address on the internet. Just as you have a physical address like "No. 14 Commercial Avenue, Bamenda" , your domain is your digital address — like yourname.com.

✅ Why Buy Your Name Domain

  • Looks professional to international partners
  • You own it — no platform can take it away
  • Builds "entity authority" — AI search engines trust you more
  • Creates a permanent home for your brand
  • Cost: ~$10–15 USD per year(less than a monthly data bundle)

❌ What Happens Without One

  • You live on platforms you don't control
  • Facebook can delete you tomorrow
  • AI search engines struggle to identify who you are
  • International partners see you as less serious
  • Your audience belongs to the platform, not to you

How to Buy Your Domain — Step by Step on a Phone

  1. 1
    Choose Your Domain Name Use your full name: firstnamelastname.com — Example: priscilafontem.com or ambroisendem.com. If .com is taken, try .net, .co, or .africa (a great option for Africans!)
  2. 2
    Go to Namecheap or Porkbun Visit namecheap.com or porkbun.com on your phone browser. Both are affordable and easy to use. Porkbun often has domains for $1–5/year as promotional offers.
  3. 3
    Search for Your Name Type your name in the search box. The site will show if it is available and what it costs. Try variations: yourname.com , yourname.co , yourname.africa
  4. 4
    Create an Account & Purchase Use your email to create a free account. Pay with a debit card or Mobile Money (where available through third-party processors). Cost: typically $8–15/year.
  5. 5
    Enable Privacy Protection Turn on "WhoisGuard" or domain privacy (usually free with Namecheap). This hides your personal address from public records.
  6. 6
    Point It to Your Website Once you build your website (next module), you will connect your domain to it. For now, just owning it protects your name.

Affordable Domain Options

~$10/yr

Namecheap

Best all-around value. Free privacy protection included. Easy on mobile.

namecheap.com
~$5/yr

Porkbun

Often the cheapest option. Frequent promotional deals. Very simple interface.

porkbun.com
~$12/yr

GoDaddy

Most well-known globally. Available in French. Easy mobile app.

godaddy.com
Special

.africa Domains

Get yourname.africa — powerful branding signal for African creators with global reach.

register.africa

Entity Authority — Why Consistency is Everything

AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI build a "knowledge file" about you. They look for your name across the internet. If the name on your website matches the name on your YouTube channel matches the name on your book matches the name on your LinkedIn — they trust you more. This is Entity Authority.

🔑 The Consistency Rule

Use the SAME version of your name everywhere, always:

  • Website domain
  • YouTube channel name
  • Instagram / Facebook handle
  • LinkedIn profile
  • Book author name (if you publish)
  • IMDb profile (we cover this in Module 6)
  • Qwoted profile (we cover this in Module 6)
  • Email address ( [email protected] eventually)
03
Module Three · 20 Minutes Build Your Digital Home — Free Websites on a Phone
⏱ 20 min

Your website is your sovereign headquarters. Every platform you use — YouTube, TikTok, Facebook — should drive people BACK to your website. Because your website is the only place they cannot kick you out of.

📱 All of these work on your phone

Every tool in this section can be set up and managed entirely from a smartphone. No laptop required.

Free Website Options

FREE

Google Sites

Completely free. Easy on mobile. Connects to Google Docs and Drive. Great starting point.

sites.google.com
FREE

WordPress.com

The world's most popular website platform. Free tier includes blog, pages, and basic media hosting.

wordpress.com
FREE

Beacons.ai

The best mobile-first "link in bio" site. Acts as a full website. Free tier is very powerful.

beacons.ai
FREE

Carrd.co

Beautiful one-page websites in minutes. Perfect for a professional portfolio or landing page.

carrd.co
Freemium

Wix

Drag-and-drop builder with free tier. Mobile app available. More design flexibility.

wix.com
$16/mo

Squarespace

Beautiful premium templates. Excellent for photographers, artists, professionals. Trial available.

squarespace.com

Your Website Must-Have Pages

  • 1
    Home Page Who you are, what you do, and who you serve — in one sentence. Include your best photo or video.
  • 2
    About Page Your full story. Your credentials. Your mission. This is where trust is built. Do not be shy — share your journey.
  • 3
    Content / Media Page Your videos, podcast episodes, articles, and books all in one place. This is your portfolio.
  • 4
    Contact Page How to reach you for interviews, partnerships, speaking, or business. Include an email address.
  • 5
    Media Kit (Bonus) A downloadable PDF with your bio, statistics, past work, and contact info — for journalists and partners who want to feature you.

💡 Pro Tip: Start with Beacons.ai Today

If you do nothing else today, go to beacons.ai, sign up free on your phone, and create a simple page with your name, a photo, and links to your social media profiles. This takes 10 minutes and immediately gives you a professional web presence. Then add your domain later.

04
Module Four · 25 Minutes Create Content with Your Phone — Video, Audio, Writing & Design
⏱ 25 min

Content is your currency. And in 2026, your phone camera is better than the broadcast equipment most TV stations in the world used 15 years ago. Stop waiting for perfect equipment. Start creating.

📱

Section A: Video Content

Video is the most powerful content format in 2026. It builds trust, shows your personality, and reaches the widest audience. You do not need a studio. You need good light(a window works), stable hands(prop your phone against something), and your authentic voice.

Free Editing Apps for Android & iPhone

FREE

CapCut

The world's most popular free mobile editor. Auto-captions, templates, music, effects. Works on Android and iPhone.

capcut.com
FREE

InShot

Simple, powerful, and fast. Best for trimming, music overlays, and quick social media edits.

inshotapp.com
FREE

YouCut

No watermark on the free version. Great for merging clips and basic color correction on Android.

youcutapp.com
Freemium

Adobe Express

Free tier includes video templates, graphics, and clip editing. Professional results from a phone.

express.adobe.com

Video Distribution Platforms (FREE to upload)

FREE

YouTube

Upload directly from your phone. YouTube Shorts = fastest way to get discovered. Free to use and monetize (once eligible).

youtube.com
FREE

Facebook / Instagram Reels

Massive reach in Cameroon and across Africa. Upload videos directly from your phone app.

facebook.com
FREE

TikTok

Fastest-growing global audience. Short videos (15 sec–10 min). Built-in editor on the app.

tiktok.com
📌 Facilitation Exercise — 5 Minutes

Have everyone take out their phone, open their camera, and record a 30-second video introducing themselves: "My name is [name], I am from [city], and one day I want to [dream/mission]." This breaks the fear. You have just made your first piece of content.

Section B: Podcasting & Audio

A podcast is a recorded conversation or commentary, distributed like a radio show — but to the entire world, for free. Your voice is your most powerful tool. You can record a podcast on your phone right now.

FREE

Spotify for Creators

Record, publish, and distribute your podcast to Spotify's 600M+ users. Free. Built for mobile. Formerly called Anchor.

creators.spotify.com
FREE

Buzzsprout (Free Tier)

Publish up to 2 hours free per month. Distributes to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.

buzzsprout.com
FREE

Voice Recorder (built-in)

Your phone already has a voice recorder. Use it for interviews, commentaries, and talk show-style content. No app needed.

Built into your phone
Freemium

Descript

Edit your audio like editing a text document. Delete a word from the transcript — it disappears from the audio. Revolutionary.

descript.com

Section C: Writing, Blogging & Newsletters

Written content builds your authority, feeds AI search engines, and lives forever on the internet. Your writing from today can still be found and cited 10 years from now.

FREE

Substack

Free newsletter + blog platform. You own your subscriber list. Start free, monetize when ready. Works great on mobile.

substack.com
FREE

Medium

Reach a global audience with your articles. Free to publish. Built-in discovery and readership. Mobile-friendly editor.

medium.com
FREE

LinkedIn Articles

Publish long-form articles for free on LinkedIn. Reaches professional and business audiences globally.

linkedin.com
FREE

WordPress.com Blog

Free blog hosting. SEO-friendly. Import your articles automatically to reach search engines.

wordpress.com

Section D: AI Writing Tools — Your 24/7 Writing Assistant

You don't need to write alone. AI tools can help you draft articles, write social media posts, brainstorm ideas, and improve your English or French. You always review and personalize the output — but the AI does the heavy lifting.

FREE

Claude (Anthropic)

Excellent for research, long-form content, and structured writing. Free tier at claude.ai. Works in English and French.

claude.ai
FREE

ChatGPT

The world's most popular AI writing tool. Free account at chatgpt.com. Works on any phone browser.

chatgpt.com
FREE

Gemini (Google)

Google's AI assistant. Integrated with Google Docs and Drive. Great for research and drafting.

gemini.google.com

Section E: Design — Create Professional Graphics

FREE

Canva

The most powerful free design tool on the planet. Logo, social media posts, flyers, book covers, presentations — all from your phone. Has a French interface.

canva.com
FREE

Adobe Express

Professional templates for social media, flyers, and video thumbnails. Free tier is very capable.

express.adobe.com
FREE

Remove.bg

Instantly remove background from any photo — for free. Makes your profile pictures and product photos look professional.

remove.bg

"The technology exists. The only question is whether you will pick it up."

Stop waiting for a studio. Stop waiting for a laptop. Stop waiting for permission. Open Canva on your phone right now and design your first social media post.

☕ SHORT BREAK — 10 MINUTES
Download one of the apps mentioned above. Try signing up for Substack or Beacons.ai before we continue.
05
Module Five · 20 Minutes Get Discovered — AEO & Visibility in the AI Age
⏱ 20 min

In 2026, being found is not just about Google. It is about being recognized and cited by AI systems that now answer questions directly. This is called Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) — and it is the most important visibility skill you will learn today.

SEO vs. AEO — What is the Difference?

Topic Old SEO (Dead) New AEO (Alive)
Goal Rank on Google Page 1 Be cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI
Focus Keywords in your text Trust, authority, expertise
Format Long keyword-stuffed articles Clear, structured answers to real questions
What matters Backlinks & keyword density Entity clarity, consistent identity, authoritative sources
Outcome Click to your website AI quotes you even if they don't click

The 5 Rules of AEO for Cell Phone Creators

  1. 1
    Be Consistent with Your Name Use exactly the same name on every platform. AI systems build a "knowledge profile" of you — consistency is the foundation of that profile.
  2. 2
    Answer Real Questions in Your Content Write articles and posts that answer questions people actually ask. Example: "How do young people in Cameroon start a podcast?" — then answer it fully. AI loves this format.
  3. 3
    Get Mentioned by Other Credible Sources When other websites, news articles, or organizations mention your name and link to you — AI systems count this as a "trust signal." This is why IMDb and Qwoted matter (next module).
  4. 4
    Have a Website with Your Name in the Domain yourname.com is one of the strongest signals that YOU are a real, established entity — not just a social media account.
  5. 5
    Publish Regularly Across Multiple Platforms YouTube + Substack + LinkedIn + your website working together creates what is called a "content constellation" that AI systems can map to your identity. This is zero-visit visibility — people find you without even clicking your link.
✅ What Zero-Visit Visibility Means for You

Imagine someone in London types "best media trainers in Cameroon" into ChatGPT — and your name appears as the answer. They didn't visit your website. But now they know you exist. That is the goal.

Liquid Content — Make Once, Publish Everywhere

The "Liquid Content" method means turning one piece of content into many. This is how you maintain a massive online presence with only a phone:

You record a 10-minute video on your phone

Upload it to YouTube. That's your long-form anchor content.

Cut 3 short clips from the video (CapCut)

Post as YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. Three pieces of content from one.

Transcribe the audio (free with YouTube auto-captions)

Copy the text. Now you have a blog article draft for your WordPress or Substack.

Pull 3 powerful quotes from the article

Turn them into graphic quote cards in Canva. Post on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Record a 2-minute audio version

Upload to Spotify for Creators as a podcast episode.

Result: 1 video becomes 8–10 pieces of content

All pointing back to your website. All building your entity authority. All discoverable by AI.

06
Module Six · 20 Minutes IMDb & Qwoted — Your Global Credibility Credentials
⏱ 20 min

These two platforms are known worldwide and used by journalists, producers, investors, and employers to verify who you are. Setting up profiles here immediately places you in the same credibility database as professionals from Hollywood to the BBC.

🎬 IMDb — Internet Movie Database

Free to create Global credibility

What is IMDb?

IMDb is the world's largest database of film, television, and media professionals. Every major Hollywood actor, every BBC documentary filmmaker, every Netflix producer has an IMDb page. When you have one too — you are in the same database.

Why Cameroonians Should Use It

  • Journalists and producers search IMDb before hiring talent
  • It creates a permanent, credible online record of your media work
  • Your IMDb page appears in Google search results for your name
  • International partners trust IMDb profiles — it verifies you are real
  • It is FREE and you can create it on your phone

What Can You List on IMDb?

  • Any video interview you have appeared in
  • Any film, documentary, or short video you have produced
  • Podcast episodes you have been featured on
  • Community broadcasts or local media appearances
  • Online shows you host or co-host

How to Create Your IMDb Profile

  1. 1
    Go to imdb.com Create a free account. You need an email address.
  2. 2
    Create or claim your Name Page Search your name. If you don't have a page, click "Create a Name Page." If you do, claim it.
  3. 3
    Add a Bio & Photo Write a professional biography. Upload a professional photo. Be consistent with your name everywhere else.
  4. 4
    Add Your Credits List any media project you have been part of. Even a YouTube series or local documentary counts if it is a real production.
  5. 5
    Upgrade to IMDbPro (Optional) IMDbPro costs ~$19/month but gives you contact management features used by casting directors. Not necessary to start — the free page is powerful enough.
→ imdb.com

📰 Qwoted — Become a Quoted Expert

Free for sources International press

What is Qwoted?

Qwoted is a platform that connects journalists from international media(Forbes, Reuters, BBC, Bloomberg, NPR) with expert sources — people like you — who can comment on topics in their area of expertise. You sign up as a "Source" for free.

Why This is a Game-Changer for You

  • You get quoted in international press — for free
  • Being quoted in Forbes or Reuters builds massive credibility
  • Press mentions are the strongest AEO trust signals that exist
  • It puts your name in front of global media every week
  • Journalists are actively looking for African voices and stories

What Can You Be an Expert On?

Anything you genuinely know. Examples for Cameroon:

  • Media and journalism in Cameroon/Central Africa
  • Youth entrepreneurship in Africa
  • Digital media in developing nations
  • Women's empowerment and media access
  • Refugee communities and media access
  • Agriculture, education, health — whatever you know

How to Get Started on Qwoted

  1. 1
    Go to qwoted.com Click "Sign Up as a Source." It is free.
  2. 2
    Complete Your Profile Add your full name, photo, bio, expertise areas, and website. Use your consistent name. Link to your IMDb if you have one.
  3. 3
    Browse Daily Requests Journalists post requests like "Looking for an African media expert to comment on digital access in rural communities." Reply with a short, expert quote and offer more detail.
  4. 4
    Be Fast & Specific Journalists are on deadline. Reply quickly. Give them a ready-to-use quote. Be specific, not general. Your first-hand experience in Cameroon is a major differentiator.
  5. 5
    Collect Your Mentions When your quote is published, save the link. Add it to your website's "As Featured In" section. Each mention multiplies your credibility.
→ qwoted.com

I am on IMDb. My work — broadcasts, productions, interviews — is documented there for the world to verify. Every international opportunity I have received was made easier because journalists and partners could look me up and find a verified, credible record of my work. I want the same for every person in this room.

— Joshua T. Berglan, IMDb: nm9137796

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Module Seven · 25 Minutes Make Money from Your Phone — Income Streams for Creators
⏱ 25 min

A media company without income is a hobby. We are building businesses. Here is how sovereign creators earn money — starting with free tools and scaling to professional systems.

⚠️ Important First

Do not focus on money in the first 90 days. Focus on building your audience and your content library. Money follows authority. Authority follows consistency. Start creating now, monetize later.

🆓 Free Ways to Start Earning

FREE

Gumroad

Sell digital products — ebooks, templates, guides, music, art — directly from your phone. Free to list. Gumroad takes a small % per sale only.

gumroad.com
FREE

Ko-fi

Accept tips and "digital coffees" from supporters. Like a donation link but professional. Free to set up. No transaction fee on the free plan.

ko-fi.com
FREE to list

Fiverr

Sell your skills to global clients: video editing, writing, voiceover, translation, design. Free to create a seller profile. Earn in USD.

fiverr.com
FREE

Substack Paid Subscriptions

Once you build an audience, offer paid newsletter tiers. Substack takes 10%. Your subscribers pay you monthly or yearly directly.

substack.com
FREE to join

YouTube Monetization

After 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 watch hours, you earn from ads on your videos. Small at first, but grows with your audience. Real passive income.

youtube.com
FREE to join

Spotify Podcast Monetization

Earn from ads and listener support on your podcast through Spotify for Creators. Requires consistent publishing to qualify.

creators.spotify.com

💳 Paid Platforms Worth the Investment

~$39/mo

Teachable

Sell online courses teaching YOUR knowledge. If you know something others want to learn — package it and sell it worldwide.

teachable.com
~$5–40/yr

Amazon KDP

Self-publish your book. Free to publish. Earn 35–70% royalties. Available worldwide. Your book = your most powerful credential.

kdp.amazon.com
Free base

Printful

Sell branded merchandise — shirts, mugs, phone cases — without holding any stock. Print-on-demand. Ships worldwide. Zero upfront cost.

printful.com
$36/mo

Kajabi

All-in-one platform for courses, memberships, and coaching. The gold standard for knowledge commerce.

kajabi.com

The 7 Income Streams of a Sovereign Creator

Stream How it Works Starting Point Timeline
🎥 Ad Revenue YouTube / Facebook pay you for ads on your videos 1,000 YouTube subscribers 3–12 months
📚 Digital Products Sell ebooks, templates, guides on Gumroad Today with Gumroad Immediate
🎓 Online Courses Package your expertise into a paid course Teachable or Gumroad 1–3 months
🛒 Freelance Services Sell your skills on Fiverr or Upwork Today with Fiverr 1–2 weeks
💌 Paid Newsletter Charge subscribers for exclusive content Substack (500+ free subscribers first) 3–6 months
🎙️ Speaking & Consulting Get paid to speak or advise based on your expertise After building credibility online 6–18 months
👕 Merchandise Branded products sold worldwide via Printful After building brand recognition 3–6 months

💡 The Sovereign Principle on Income

If you earn from only ONE source — you do not have a business. You have a vulnerability. The goal is to have at least 3 income streams within your first year. Each one is a leg on a table. The more legs, the more stable you stand.

How to Accept International Payments from Cameroon

PayPal

Accepted worldwide. Use for Fiverr and many platforms. Can send money to your local account.

paypal.com

Wise (TransferWise)

Low-fee international money transfers. Excellent for receiving USD/EUR from global clients. Supports Cameroon.

wise.com

Payoneer

Popular for freelancers receiving money from Fiverr, Upwork, Amazon. Widely used across Africa.

payoneer.com

Mobile Money (MTN/Orange)

Some platforms now integrate with African mobile money. Check individual platforms for availability.

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Module Eight · 15 Minutes Your Sovereign Action Plan — 30-Day Launch Challenge
⏱ 15 min

Knowledge without action is wasted. You have 90 days to build something that no one can take from you. This is your roadmap.

Week 1 — Claim Your Identity

  1. 1
    Choose your consistent name/brand The exact version you will use everywhere, forever. Write it down.
  2. 2
    Search your name on Namecheap See if yourname.com is available. Purchase it if you can afford ~$10–15/year.
  3. 3
    Create your Beacons.ai page Free, 10 minutes, your first digital home. Link to all your social media.
  4. 4
    Create your IMDb profile Go to imdb.com — create your Name Page. Add your bio, photo, and any media credits you have.
  5. 5
    Sign up for Qwoted Create your free Source profile. List your expertise areas. Start monitoring daily requests.

Week 2 — Create Your First Content

  1. 1
    Record your first video Use your phone camera. Talk for 5–10 minutes about your expertise, story, or community. Upload to YouTube.
  2. 2
    Write your first article Use Claude or ChatGPT to help you draft a 500-word article on your topic. Post it on Substack.
  3. 3
    Design 5 social media graphics in Canva Use templates. Add quotes, facts, or stories from your expertise area.
  4. 4
    Record your first podcast episode Use Spotify for Creators. Even 10 minutes of you talking about your area of expertise is a podcast episode.

Week 3 — Build Your Distribution

  1. 1
    Start your Substack newsletter Invite your contacts. Even 20 subscribers is a start. Send weekly. Every week. Without fail.
  2. 2
    Create one "Liquid Content" repurposing Take your video. Make 3 short clips. Turn the transcript into an article. Create 2 quote cards. That's 6 pieces from 1.
  3. 3
    Connect with 5 other creators Message other content creators in Cameroon. Offer to collaborate, share each other's content, or do a joint podcast.

Week 4 — Your First Monetization Move

  1. 1
    Create a simple digital product Write a 5-page guide on something you know. Upload to Gumroad. Price: $5–15. Share it everywhere.
  2. 2
    Create a Fiverr listing Offer one skill: voice recording, writing, social media posts, consulting, or translation. Set your rate. Share the link.
  3. 3
    Review your analytics Look at which video got the most views, which article got the most reads. Make more of THAT content.
  4. 4
    Read (or re-read) Media Company in a Box Now that you have context, the book will mean something completely different. Go deeper on the chapters that matter most to you.

📚 Your Free Book: Media Company in a Box — 2026 Edition

This workshop is the introduction. The book is the complete manual. Every tool, every strategy, every step in more depth — it is all in there. And it is yours, free, for attending today.

joshuatberglan.com — Ask Joshua for your copy

"Sell the scar, not the wound. Your journey — the difficult parts, the failures, the obstacles you overcame — is not something to hide. It is your most powerful content. The world is drowning in artificial perfection. Your authentic imperfection is the antidote."

Complete Tools Reference — All Platforms

🆓 FREE Tools (Start Today)

Tool Category Best For URL
CapCut Video Editing Mobile video editing, captions, effects capcut.com
InShot Video Editing Quick clips, music overlay, social media inshotapp.com
Canva Design Graphics, flyers, social posts, thumbnails canva.com
Adobe Express Design Professional templates, quick branding express.adobe.com
Beacons.ai Website Mobile-first link-in-bio / mini website beacons.ai
Google Sites Website Free simple website, no tech skills needed sites.google.com
WordPress.com Website/Blog Blog, website, and portfolio wordpress.com
Substack Newsletter/Blog Newsletter, blog, and paid subscriptions substack.com
Medium Writing Publishing articles to a global audience medium.com
Spotify for Creators Podcasting Free podcast hosting and distribution creators.spotify.com
YouTube Video Video hosting, discovery, monetization youtube.com
Claude (Free) AI Writing Research, writing drafts, brainstorming claude.ai
ChatGPT (Free) AI Writing Writing assistance, ideas, translations chatgpt.com
Gemini (Free) AI Assistant Google-integrated AI, research gemini.google.com
Gumroad Monetization Sell digital products (ebooks, guides) gumroad.com
Ko-fi Monetization Accept tips and donations from supporters ko-fi.com
Fiverr Freelancing Sell your skills to global clients fiverr.com
IMDb Credibility Media professional database — build your profile imdb.com
Qwoted Press/PR Get quoted in international journalism qwoted.com
Google Business Local SEO Free business profile on Google Maps/Search business.google.com
LinkedIn Professional B2B networking, articles, professional brand linkedin.com
Remove.bg Design Remove background from photos — free remove.bg

💳 PAID Tools (Worth the Investment)

Tool Cost Category Why It's Worth It
Namecheap / Porkbun $5–15/yr Domain Own your name on the internet permanently
Squarespace / Wix Pro $16–25/mo Website Professional website without coding skills
Amazon KDP Free to publish Publishing Self-publish your book, earn 70% royalties
Buzzsprout Paid $12/mo Podcast Unlimited uploads, advanced analytics
Canva Pro $13/mo Design Brand kit, background remover, premium assets
Teachable $39/mo Courses Sell courses and earn 100% of revenue
Printful Free + % per sale Merchandise Branded merchandise with no inventory risk
ElevenLabs $5/mo AI Voice Dub your content into 70+ languages
Descript $12/mo Editing Edit audio/video by editing text — revolutionary
Wise / Payoneer Per transfer Payments Receive international USD/EUR payments
IMDbPro $19/mo Credibility Full industry contact access, casting visibility
Riverside.fm $15/mo Recording Studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere
Draft2Digital Free + 10% Publishing Distribute your book to Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo

Questions & Answers

30–45 minutes · No question is too small or too big

"I don't have reliable internet — how do I create content?"

"What language should I create content in — English, French, or Cameroonian Pidgin?"

"How do I get my first 100 followers?"

"Can I do this part-time while keeping my current job?"

"I don't feel like an expert — what do I have to share?"

"How do I receive payments from outside Cameroon?"

"Should I focus on one platform or many?"

"How do I handle criticism and online negativity?"

"What if I want to create content in my local language?"

"How does Joshua's model translate to NGO work?"

"Can I collaborate with the Bafut Kingdom media project?"

"What is the single most important thing to do first?"

📝 Notes