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188 Gregg Clunis - From Tiny Leaps to Big Changes Feb 16, 2019

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Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast artist, entrepreneur, marketing expert, author, and fellow podcasters, Gregg Clunis. Gregg is the host of the podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, a show aimed at helping people become better versions of themselves. Gregg’s core philosophy centers on the idea that all big changes come from the tiny leaps you take every day. This idea has been transformative for Gregg in his personal and professional life and has led to a podcast, book and a thriving digital community spanning over 170 countries! In this episode, we talk all about Gregg’s eclectic background and the genesis of his podcast. Gregg speaks to the challenges he faced and the multiple shows he hosted before he hit his stride with Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. Gregg stresses the importance of audience feedback and speaks to the reason he reaches out to his podcast audience often. Gregg has cultivated his show around six core areas of life in order to provide variety and value for a broad audience. These six areas focus on fitness, nutrition, finances, career, relationships, and emotional and mental health. Gregg opens up about his own struggles with depression and discusses the value that therapy has brought to his life. Finally, Gregg discusses his mantra of getting the first win of the day and the integral role that momentum plays in his daily routine.
02:22 – Harry thanks his sponsor, Focusrite 2i208:25 – Harry welcomes Gregg Clunis to the podcast 08:42 – Gregg’s backstory 10:55 – How Gregg got involved in podcasting 13:39 – Gregg’s art, design and marketing background 16:01 – Gregg’s love of painting 20:01 – The different editing software that Harry and Gregg utilize 21:44 – The progression of shows Gregg previously hosted24:29 – Gregg talks about the genesis of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes 29:20 – Challenges Gregg faced in producing Tiny Leaps 32:27 – The feedback Gregg received from his audience 34:32 – The six core areas of life that Gregg used to balance his podcast content 35:33 – The moment Gregg realized he wanted to focus on self-help 37:02 – How Gregg’s status as an immigrant influenced his success 39:59 – The incredible support Gregg received throughout his life 41:11 – Gregg talks about his upcoming projects 43:46 – Gregg’s history and struggle with depression 47:11 – Getting that first win of the day 49:23 – Harry and Gregg discuss the value of therapy 56:06 – Gregg talks about the mentors who have impacted his life 57:03 – The decision to hire an organizational coach 58:04 – What is something Gregg has changed his mind about recently 1:00:20 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Gregg 1:01:55 – Gregg promotes his book, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes 1:02:47 – Where listeners can follow Gregg
Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/188

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187 Laura Petersen - The Power of Writing Feb 01, 2019

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Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast best-selling author, speaker, persuasive writing expert and fellow podcasters, Laura Petersen. Laura is the founder and host of Copy That Pops, a podcast aimed at educating podcasters on how to write copy that is compelling, stands out, and is effective for their businesses. Laura has been writing for years and is a true believer in the power of the written word. She has a wide array of experience both as an expert in content marketing and as a podcasting entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk all about copywriting as it relates to podcasting. Laura discusses her background as a former teacher turned copywriting guru. Laura started her first podcast back in April of 2016 and has since turned that into a successful business. Copy That Pops offers a full range of services, assisting clients to leverage the power of persuasion in their communication. Harry and Laura talk about the importance of writing powerful copy and the influence that reading has on writing. Laura chronicles her growth as an interviewer and a speaker. She credits practice and preparation as the reasons her confidence level soared. Finally, Laura shares how she became #1 Amazon Best-Seller with a book she wrote in just thirty days!
00:00 – Harry welcomes Laura Petersen to the podcast04:28 – The value of audio-only podcasts 05:27 – Harry talks about the retention hashtag07:17 – The origin of Harry and Laura’s friendship 08:41 – Laura explains the rules of ‘Never Have I Ever’ 10:03 – Laura’s entrepreneurial background 13:36 – Shifting her focus from podcasting to writing books 14:15 – Laura’s individual group programs 15:50 – The challenges Laura faced during the early stages of podcasting 18:54 – How Laura has grown as an interviewer22:40 – Laura’s earliest recollection of her passion for writing28:55 – Copywriting advice Laura would give to podcasters 32:09 – The power of words 34:07 – Why Laura has been avoiding consuming different content 35:55 – The impact reading can have on writing 37:57 – Just-In-Time learning vs. Just-In-Case Learning 39:16 – Books and podcasts that have been instrumental to Laura’s career 45:00 – What is something Laura has changed his mind about recently 46:15 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Laura 47:02 – Laura talks about the books she has written 49:25 – Where listeners can follow Laura
Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/187

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186 Justin Jackson - Enhance Your Podcasting Product Jan 22, 2019

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Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast serial entrepreneur and fellow podcasters, Justin Jackson. Justin is the founder and host of the show, Product People, a podcast about great products and the people who make them. Justin has been working with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies for years as a product manager at Sprintly and Mailout. Justin is also co-founder of the startup Transistor.fm, a podcast platform for brands who want to grow their audience. Justin is a staunch proponent of podcasting and the impact it can have on business. His goal is to help podcasters enhance their product, grow their audience and distribute their message to the masses.
In this episode, Justin and Harry discuss and dissect nearly every aspect of podcasting. With Harry’s experience as a podcast producer and Justin’s extensive podcast platform, the two have a wealth of knowledge to share on the subject. They talk about the importance of compelling content that keeps the podcast audience engaged. Justin discusses his journey of breaking into the podcast hosting space, including how he manufactured interest and booked meaningful and influential guests. As an outside the box thinker, Justin is always looking for creative ways to solve problems. Harry talks about the concept of podfading, a phenomenon that affects many startup podcasters. Finally, Justin speaks to the ever-evolving and growing podcast industry. He describes his experience listening to podcasts as a mindful experience and feels that everybody should enjoy podcasts as much as he does!

05:08 – Harry welcomes Justin Jackson to the podcast
05:50 – Justin talks about getting others acclimated and comfortable with podcasting
08:51 – Harry tells the story of how he met and started working with Chase Reeves
10:46 – How Justin knows Chase
12:36 – Justin discusses how his work has shifted to focus on podcasting for brands
14:08 – What is Transistor.fm?
15:09 – How Justin broke into the podcasting industry
19:15 – The importance of creative problem solving
20:50 – How Justin met Jon Buda, his partner in Transistor
22:57 – The power of asking yourself, “What do you want?”
26:22 – Justin recalls the conversations that stick out from his work with Marketing for Product People
28:25 – Justin talks about Rob Walling, founder of Drip
29:45 – The back channels of the Internet
34:08 – Justin talks about his project MegaMaker
38:43 – Why it’s imperative for podcast content to be compelling
40:48 – Why Justin believes that not everyone can be a podcaster
46:04 – Podfading defined
49:06 – The importance that Justin placed on having a podcast in conjunction with Transistor
54:55 – The most interesting thing to come out of working with SaaS companies
1:03:52 – The connection between podcasting and business
1:09:36 – Why there’s still room to grow in the podcast industry
1:11:50 – The low barrier to entry of podcasting
1:15:53 – How listening to podcasts can be a mindful experience
1:23:31 – Where Justin got his entrepreneurial spirit and hustle
1:34:41 – Justin’s advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
1:37:58 – The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
1:43:21 – What is something Justin has changed his mind about recently
1:43:54 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Justin
1:45:44 – Where listeners can follow Justin

Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/186

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185 Stephen Hart - Trailblazer Jan 11, 2019

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Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast marketing professional, serial entrepreneur, husband, father, and fellow podcaster, Stephen Hart. Stephen is the founder and host of the show, Trailblazers, a podcast that explores stories of successful black professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and corporate leaders. Stephen’s goal is to share stories of black men and women who are doing amazing things within their industries. Stephen is a believer in being authentic and strives to help people discover their true callings.

In this episode, Stephen and Harry discuss Podcast Movement, the conference where they originally met. They talk about the supportive nature of the podcasting community and encourage listeners to attend a podcast conference to share in the experience. Stephen discusses his background and the inspiration behind his podcast, Trailblazers. For Stephen, the success of his podcast isn’t measured by downloads, but rather by engagement and impact. His goal over the next five years is to help and positively affect 10,000 lives. It is Stephen’s hope that this will create a ripple effect and that his deeds will continue to spread. Stephen equates this to planting seeds in a garden he will never see. Finally, Stephen talks about his legacy, which includes being a great husband, father, and overall person.

00:59 – Harry welcomes Stephen Hart to the podcast
01:35 – Stephen’s background
04:26 – How Stephen has raised his children to not be dependent on technology and devices
08:35 – How Stephen wound up living in Maryland
09:01 – Stephen and Harry talk about Podcast Movement, the world’s largest podcast conference
14:43 – Stephen talks about MapCon, the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference
16:42 – Harry’s freestyle rap story from Podcast Movement
20:39 – Stephen encourages all podcasters to attend a podcast conference
21:54 – The importance of bringing a unique perspective to your podcast
24:01 – What inspired Stephen to start his podcast, Trailblazers
28:57 – How Stephen measures the success of his podcast
30:44 – Stephen shares his idea for his next podcast
32:57 – Harry announces the conference he’s been working to launch, Clarion
34:45 – Stephen speaks to his future goals and the positive impact he wants to achieve
41:52 – Stephen’s other projects
46:09 – Stephen advises entrepreneurs to get their products and services out there
48:37 – Where Stephen got his entrepreneurial spirit and hustle
49:50 – Stephen talks about the mentors that influenced his life and career
53:32 – Stephen recalls geeking out when he met Pat Flynn
56:04 – What is something Stephen has changed his mind about recently?
58:09 – Why Stephen’s legacy is important to him
1:00:14 – Stephen talks about an exercise where he posed 32 questions to his father
1:01:47 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Stephen?
1:04:18 – Where listeners can follow Stephen

Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/185

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184 Paul Adams - Living Radically Within Your Means Jan 02, 2019

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Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast CEO of Sound Financial Group and fellow podcaster, Paul Adams. Paul is the founder and host of the show, Sound Financial Bites, a podcast that provides people of all backgrounds with general financial information. Paul’s goal is to provide listeners with non-controversial advice that is tangible and actionable so they can increase their knowledge and allow them to make better-informed decisions.

In this episode, Paul provides an insight into his background, both in the financial services industry as well as his personal life. Paul has always had a very intense and aggressive personality which, combined with a contagious zeal, has shaped Paul’s success. Paul believes in standing up for what you believe in and preaches these same ideals to his children. Paul speaks to the benefits and strength that come from facing adversity and other hardships. Paul and Harry discuss the importance of getting a clear picture of your future goals so you can take the appropriate action. It is Paul’s theory that taking action and cultivating contentment are two key factors for success. By following this strategy, Paul has been able to achieve success in multiple facets of his life. Finally, Paul shares his thoughts on the benefits of podcasting, including one aspect that often goes overlooked.

00:59 – Harry welcomes Paul Adams to the podcast
01:45 – Why Paul decided to start his podcast, Sound Financial Bites
04:20 – Paul recalls the origins of his technology obsession
08:14 – Paul’s love of flying
09:43 – The newfound appreciation Paul felt after experiencing flying lessons
11:36 – How Paul got into the financial services industry
16:02 – Paul’s aggressive approach to life
19:26 – Deciphering which conflicts are worth tilting into
21:04 – Paul talks about raising his children to stand firm in what they believe
25:07 – The importance of facing adversity and challenges
28:29 – A lesson Paul learned from a former Navy SEAL
31:07 – Paul talks about what it means to ‘live radically within your means’
34:30 – The biggest challenge to living within your means
39:30 – The importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, family and friends
41:10 – Paul’s business goal for the upcoming year
44:38 – Spending eighty-three nights in an RV
50:02 – The importance of creating an intention statement in your personal and business lives
53:21 – How Paul has grown as a podcast host
54:42 – Paul gives his opinion on the most difficult part of podcasting
56:32 – One person who has been a true inspiration to Paul
58:39 – What is something Paul has changed his mind about recently
1:03:21 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Paul
1:05:36 – Where listeners can follow Paul
1:06:21 – Paul shares one last thought on podcasting

Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/184

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183 Emily Prokop - The Story Behind Dec 17, 2018

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Every single item that surrounds us has a story behind it. Have you ever wondered about the history behind bubble gum, balloons, Kit Kats, mustaches, or Betty White? If so, you’re in luck as I welcome to the podcast author and fellow podcaster, Emily Prokop. Emily is the creator and host of the hit podcast, The Story Behind, which tells the extraordinary history of seemingly ordinary objects, places, and people. The Story Behind was nominated for The Academy of Podcasters’ Awards in 2017 and has been repurposed into a book of the same name.

In this episode, we talk about the process of podcasting. With a background in editing and journalism, Emily speaks to how she was able to transfer this skillset to become a successful podcaster. Harry and Emily share their own stories of challenges and obstacles they have faced, including building an audience one listener at a time. Emily discusses the wide variety of topics she covers on her podcast and the creative process she utilizes to come up with fresh and exciting ideas for every show. Finally, Emily chronicles the genesis of her book, The Story Behind and details the journey by which she transformed her podcast into a hit book.

00:53 – Harry welcomes Emily to the podcast
04:13 – Emily’s educational background
06:20 – The decision to start The Story Behind podcast
10:55 – What Emily and Harry like most about podcasting
13:26 – Emily’s first podcasting event
18:21 –Leveraging a journalism background to become successful at podcasting
20:35 – Emily recalls meeting and networking with other podcasters at Podcast Movement
23:29 – How the podcasting community has provided Emily with support and inspiration
25:26 – Building an audience one listener at a time
27:49 – The importance Emily places on researching and preparing for her podcasts
30:53 – Emily recalls recording her first few episodes and worrying that they were too short
35:31 – How Emily comes up with the eclectic topics that her podcast covers
39:19 – The genesis of Emily’s book, The Story Behind, based on her podcast
43:34 – Emily describes the overall experience writing a book
46:12 – What is something Emily has changed her mind about recently?
47:04 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Emily?
52:20 – Where listeners can follow Emily

Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/183

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182 Mark Bologna - Preserving the Stories of New Orleans Nov 22, 2018

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Mark Bologna was born and raised in New Orleans but had moved away by the time Hurricane Katrina hit. He and his wife decided to move back after the storm. Years later, Mark was searching for an idea to base a podcast on, and decided to create “Beyond Bourbon Street,” a view of the New Orleans he’s loved for years. Mark met with me, ironically on the anniversary of Katrina, to discuss his podcast. We talk about the effect of the hurricane on New Orleans, and how the community has grown from the disaster.

We talk about Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and how it differs from people’s assumptions. We discuss capturing the different locations of New Orleans. Finally, we discuss capturing our loved ones’ memories on a microphone before it’s too late.

Full show notes: http://pjnk.es/182

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181 Kevin Halbrook - Thick Smoke and Loud Music: Preserving Stories Oct 24, 2018

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Kevin Halbrook and Jaime Ryan heard their local bar, Egan’s was closing. They both realized that they did not want the stories people made there to be lost. They set up a table to record at, and opened the mic up for the bar regulars to tell their tales.

I am so happy to welcome Kevin and Jaime to the show. We go over how Egan’s came into their lives, and what inspired them to record the bars stories. We discuss the equipment they bring, and how they chose which stories to share. Finally we discuss how the podcast affected their community, and their lives.

02:00 - what inspired the Duo to create the podcast?
09:15 - How Jaime found Egan’s
11:00 - How the pair went about recording in Egan’s
14:00 - How they chose which stories to publish
15:30 - The gear they bring to Egan’s
21:15 - How Jaime and Kevin met
23:30 - How Kevin and Jaime work well together
25:00 - The bargoers reactions to the podcast
26:30 - The other podcasts Kevin listens to
29:30 - The vast array of people interviewed at bars
33:00 - The new owner of Egan’s
42:30 - Kevin’s return to Egan’s

Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Kevin-Halbrook-interview

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180 Amy Porterfield - Inspiring Others on the Road to Success Oct 05, 2018

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Amy Porterfield is a very successful entrepreneur and marketer. Although her early years were rough, she came out on top. Now, with her podcast “Online Marketing Made Easy,” she hopes to inspire the next generation.

I am very excited to interview Amy. We discuss how Amy broke into podcasts, and the people she met since then. We talk about Amy’s success, and the arduous path to get there. Finally, we talk about how Amy has been inspired, and who she hopes to reach with her podcast.

03:00 Recording podcast with video
07:30 How Amy got into podcasting
10:00 People Amy has met through podcasting
14:00 Amy’s family
17:50 How Amy’s friends helped her through some big shifts in her career
20:00 Looking back at Amy’s success
22:00 Finding the right intentions
24:50 The mistakes Amy made
27:00 The amount of planning that goes into Amy’s episodes
30:00 Where did Amy’s passion originate?
32:00 Someone who inspired Amy
35:30 The reach and impact of Amy’s podcast
38:15 The value of Amy’s friendships
41:40 Amy’s Photoshoot
43:00 Talking about weight loss

Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Amy-Porterfield-interview

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179 Win Charles - Inspiring Others To Live Better Lives Sep 20, 2018

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Despite having cerebral palsy, Win Charles has never let it stop her. In fact, it inspired her to become a co-host of the podcast “Our Fractured Minds.” The podcast seeks to help people struggling with mental health issues lead better lives. She also has her own podcast “Ask Win,” where she has in depth interviews with a variety of people.

I am truly humbled to have Win as my guest. I ask her what inspired her to take the plunge into podcasting, and how her disability affected her. We talk about Win’s love for nature, especially rock climbing. Finally, I ask Win to offer some foresight into where the podcasting community will go in the future.

Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Win-Charles-interview

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