Storytelling, Mentorship & Podcasting

Anthony sits down with Stephen Stough (EssToo Creative) and Pete Shau (The RTO Show) for a wide-ranging conversation about what really drives great content and strong business relationships. They talk about building trust through storytelling, why mentorship matters (especially for interns and younger creatives), and how long-term partnerships often start from simply showing up and helping people. The episode also gets into the power of networking in the rent-to-own world, why short-form content has become the best funnel for long-form podcasts, and how creators can grow faster by focusing on consistency, audio quality, and community connections.Chapters:00:00 Intro + welcome Pete and Steven01:25 APro shoot and learning the Rent-to-Own world04:46 Why Pete started The RTO Show08:22 The Legend Series and preserving RTO history14:25 Early RTO videos, wild promos, and store campaigns17:02 Podcasting is about connections, not quick money19:38 Finding a niche and owning the RTO lane21:58 Pete’s early podcast setup and leveling up production25:23 Consistency, episode 20, and why most podcasts quit28:13 Going from audio-only to video podcasting35:04 How Anthony got into podcasting and built BlueBox45:16 Why storytelling matters in video and film48:08 Steven’s journey into EssToo Creative54:08 Anthony’s Telly Awards and building BlueBox’s reputation59:03 Creative brainstorming, funny concepts, and making bold ideas work1:01:39 Short-form content as the growth engine1:03:12 What’s next for Pete, Anthony, and Steven1:06:58 Where to find EssToo Creative and The RTO Show1:08:28 OutroFor more resources and for episode transcripts, head over to...https://blueboxdigital.com/podcast/Get an Audible 30 Day Free Trial and HELP THE SHOW! You can even keep your free book if you decide to cancel!  ONLY with the link below....https://audible.blueboxdigital.comSUPPORT the show for as little as $1.99 a month and get Ad-Free Episodes and Exclusive content!https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bluebox/subscribeBlueBox OFFICIAL SHOPhttps://shop.blueboxdigital.comSend us a voice message!https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bluebox/messageFollow us on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueboxpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueboxpodcast1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkoutsidetheblueboxTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blueboxpodcastIf you're interested in getting interviewed on the podcast, reach out to [email protected] PODCAST LINKsApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3126NCxSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3p8fxzlStitcherhttps://bit.ly/3FYZM4LPodcast Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studio in Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/bluebox-studio/