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The Real Life of a Sports Tech Reviewer

The Real Life of a Sports Tech Reviewer

Author: DC Rainmaker & DesFit April 1, 2024 Duration: 1:27:20
The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit
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In this episode, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about what it's actually like to be a sports tech reviewer from the products we review, how we make money, our review process, as well as the darker side like getting blacklisted by companies.

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//// Chapters

0:00 Intro
1:35 Accidentally becoming reviewers
5:40 DC Rainmaker's First YouTube Videos
7:35 How early we get unreleased products
10:10 How much money we make per video
16:16 Why we don't review certain products
19:30 Handling not-ready devices
22:30 Companies making house calls to fix issues
25:00 When we delay product launches
26:56 Giving up on a product review
30:31 Bad reviews can kill a company
32:36 The secret embargo shell game
39:40 Last minute announcements
42:30 The busiest times of the year
45:15 Accidentally killing unreleased products
49:00 How long to create a review?
53:23 Why is Ray always late?
55:40 Des's rule of YouTube production time
58:20 Getting blacklisted by companies
1:06:10 How many reviews never get finished?
1:14:00 Why we film each other
1:16:42 The infamous paper bag story
1:19:07 Product release trips
1:22:00 Aren't we competitors?
1:25:00 Do-over time

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DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit

Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com

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For anyone trying to make sense of the constant stream of new gadgets and data, The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit cuts through the noise. Hosts DC Rainmaker and DesFit bring their deep, hands-on experience from years of testing gear and analyzing the sports technology landscape. Each episode feels like a conversation with two friends who just tore apart the latest GPS watch, fitness tracker, or smart bike trainer, offering unvarnished opinions you won't get from a press release. They regularly sit down with engineers, product designers, and industry insiders, pulling back the curtain on how these technologies are developed and what they actually mean for your training. Whether you're a casual runner curious about heart rate zones or a triathlete fine-tuning your power meter data, this podcast delivers practical insights. It’s not just about what to buy, but how to use the tech you have to genuinely improve your health and athletic performance. Tune in for a detailed, often humorous, and always informative look at the tools that are changing how we move.
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