As my YouTube channel grows, there are more opportunities to work with brands for sponsored content- which also means there are more opportunities to damage the relationship between me and my audience or put my credibility at stake.This week I explain what that’s like from the position of a relatively small channel that wants to create a strong foundation for future growth. I also go over some of the pitfalls that can come with the wrong partnerships, and explain why I’ve come to think that it’s important to develop an ethics statement for your potential partners, your audience, and yourself.Here’s Mr. Mobile’s Ethics Statement that I reference in the show:http://www.mrmobile.tech/ethicsUltimately, as you grow, it becomes easier to lose control over the thing that you’ve built, and being smart about how you handle opportunities for growth can help to keep everyone on the same page and allow you to maintain creative control over what you make.Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm—— Gear of the Week ——Rode Interview Go:https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1548069-REG/rode_interviewgo_interview_go_handheld.htmlThis thing seems silly, but it turns your Wireless Go into a traditional handheld mic, and it’s fantastic. It was a total lifesaver less than an hour after being delivered, and I think it’s worth every penny.Of course, it only works with the Rode Wireless Go. If you don’t have a wireless mic system, this one is my favorite. It’s not as durable as the “pro” options, but the price and features can’t be beat. Just don’t go throwing it on concrete or anything.https://amzn.to/31NjpJY?Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••?Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••? Connect!•Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com•My Podcast with Peter Lindgren:  https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com•The Couple’s Table (with Heather):  https://couplestable.buzzsprout.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.comS2E18 | Series Episode 40Support the show