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724: Freestyle Friday | Podcasting 101 for 2022 Jan 28, 2022

Show notes

It’s a new year and a changing market! That said, it’s time to adjust our advice for people trying to get into the podcast space.

Where are the resources to get educated? Should you hire a coach? What’s the best way to grow an audience? All these questions and more will be answered, so get ready for a ton of value today!

Dive into this freestyle episode and get your Podcasting 101 tips for 2022.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 01:55] Opening Segment

Introducing the topic for the day - Podcasting for 2022
I talk about what I would do if I started a podcast this year
Similar to 2017, hire a coach and get knowledgeable about it
Think about exchanging money for time

[01:56 - 11:52] Podcasting 101 for 2022

Challenging the thought process that you can just jump in and figure it out
How long did it take for you to learn your profession?
People pay for college; why wouldn’t they pay to learn this?
Number 2: book yourself on other podcasts
Book within 6 months of starting your show
Get in front of other podcasting audiences
Advice for running ads
Get people linked to specific episodes, not just a blog
Collect info, so you have data to market to
I give examples of what strategy you should employ
Currents stats
51% of the US listen to podcasts
Assumptions that you may be making
How to get booked
Check out our software guiestio.com
Keep an eye on Spotify
They’re beginning to dominate the listener base
Spotify bought attention and is optimizing their platform
Tell your audience to rate the show on whatever platform they use
Predicting ad features for the future
How podcasting helps you get partnerships
Fix your content - it needs to be interesting
Don’t keep sinking money into something that doesn’t work
Interviews are an interesting way to build up the content
A quick word from our sponsor

[11:53 - 17:03] Closing Segment

Bring on experts that have credibility
Interesting doesn’t have to mean well-known
Bring traffic through recognition
Follow the money - lookout for anything new
How to connect with us
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“You can learn a lot of things on YouTube, but that doesn't mean that that’s the best way to learn it… Number one: hire coach, get a course.” - Travis Chappell

“The number one way to grow your podcast is to get in front of other podcasting audiences.” - Travis Chappell

“If you’re content sucks, then nothing is going to work… Fix the holes in the bucket before you try to fill the bucket up.” - Travis Chappell

Resources Mentioned:

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723: Carrington Smith | Mastering Trauma with Mindset Jan 27, 2022

Show notes

Everyone goes through bad experiences, but today, you’re going to walk away with a new mindset that these are, in fact, opportunities. Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive recruiter.

Despite being born into a legacy of wealth, life was not so kind to her. Carrington has survived sexual assault, two divorces, mountains of debt, abuse, religious manipulation, and the loss of close friends. In her bestselling, debut memoir, she combines her intellect with wisdom to share her journey with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset. Today she lives a life filled with joy, opportunity, and purpose.

You need to hear Carrington’s incredible story to learn how to master trauma with mindset by, in her words, “Finding the gifts in the sh*t of life.”

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:04] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Carrington Smtih
Carrington gives a bit of her background
Born into a legacy of wealth but never got to see it
A toxic family upbringing
Forced into life as a high-achiever

[05:05 - 16:58] How to Find Gifts in the Sh*t of Life

Breaking through the lies told by her father
Carrington shares how her experiences shaped her writing
The effects that trauma had on her life
Writing became easier than speaking
The impact of being an ordinary person
Finding the strength to heal in a healthy way
Making the choice to shift the mindset
Seeing opportunity in adversity
How to develop the muscle of mindset
The value of taking notes of what you learn
Re-read your notes every day
More than positive affirmations, it’s about challenging yourself
Taking actionable steps into your affirmations
Where is the opportunity in this?
A quick word from our sponsor

[16:59 - 25:07] Mastering Trauma with Mindset

Turning your new mindset into reality
Mastering your trauma
Give yourself permission to feel the right emotions
The impact of healthy relationships
Who you know or what you know
It’s most important to know yourself
You have what it takes inside you to survive
How to get the book
Links below

[25:08 - 30:57] Closing Segment

ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to connect with Carrington
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I like to refer to trauma as ‘the monster under the bed.’ We like to say, ‘he’s not there, he’s not there,’ but the reality was the trauma was actually owning me.” - Carrington Smith

“Everything in our life is about choices. What I realized is that I don’t want these bad experiences to determine or dictate a negative outcome for me.” - Carrington Smith

“Mindset, how you view yourself, determines the outcome. Mindset is, in fact, a muscle.” - Carrington Smith

Resources Mentioned:

Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Sh*t of Life

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722: Mike Moll | Building Your Business by Understanding Your Skillset Jan 24, 2022

Show notes

“Being an expert is hard, and building a successful business is even harder.” To build success it takes systems and to build systems it takes someone with skills like Mike Moll!

Mike works with marketers to help increase their value and pricing while decreasing their working hours. He is also the founder of a niche marketing agency, a consulting firm, and the host of the Market Me Podcast.

Dive into Mike’s story and learn how understanding and leveraging a specific skill set has helped him build his network and business.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 06:17] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Mike Moll
Mike gives a bit of his background
Always selling even as a kid
Mike’s experience going into the job world
Realizing that it was time to get out and find purpose
Mike’s first startup in software
Learning how to run Google ads

[06:18 - 12:37] Building Your Business by Understanding Your Skillset

Mike shares how to not get run by your business
Get rid of the ego
Give your team what they need to succeed then move
Hiring people who are better than you
Be open to the outside people and opinions
Get self-aware around what you suck at
How Mike networked up
Spending time in spaces that don’t have your skillset
Just putting yourself out there
Giving your time, energy, and advice as value
A quick word from our sponsor

[12:38 - 21:54] Mike Moll on Building Your Network

Mike talks about realizing your skillset
Try everything at least once
Bucket your tasks then rank them
Who you know or what you know?
Who you know is more valuable
What you need to know, you can learn
How Mike gives away value
The value of leveraging video in your marketing system
A unique way of getting people’s attention
People open when they see a face

[21:55 - 27:10] Closing Segment

ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to connect with Mike
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Nothing is forever, we’re only here for a certain amount of time so why spend this time with this drive of anger?” - Mike Moll

“Just becoming a resource in the area you’re specialized in for those people is probably the most important; building that network and just giving away time, energy, advice to them.” - Mike Moll

Resources Mentioned:

Want to connect with Mike? You can follow him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Start building proven marketing systems at https://www.mikemoll.co/.

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721: Freestyle Friday | Podcast Seasons Jan 21, 2022

Show notes

Podcast seasons, yes or no? Depends on what you’re in it for. At the end of the day, the name of the game is “consistency.”

In this episode, Eric and I dive deeper into the topic of whether your podcast should have seasons. If you are looking to monetize your podcast, then you should jump into today’s topic to answer this question.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 01:44] Opening Segment

Introducing the topic for the day - Podcast Seasons
Background on the topic - a frequently asked question in our community

[01:45 - 07:31] Podcast Seasons - Yes or No

Figure out what you’re in it for
You need to put out consistent content if you want a following
Don’t do it unless podcasting is a side thing for you
Seasons are useful if you’re trying to put out less content
Sometimes you might want to take breaks
The average listener will follow 6 to 7 shows
You need to push hard to get into a lineup
When we went on a break we lost 40% of downloads
Seasons can work if you put them back to back immediately
Looking at the example of Netflix vs. TV
Netflix wins by dropping entire seasons at once
A quick word from our sponsor

[07:32- 11:36] Closing Segment

The competition is fierce
How to maintain your sanity
Get a co-host
Make bonus content - ex: mashups, compilations
In conclusion: podcasts take massive work, no need for seasons
How to connect with us
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Building out of podcast is difficult enough, and if you don’t release content consistently, it’s going to be really difficult to continue to grow the show.” - Travis Chappell

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720: Jeff Abraham | How to Build the Most Trusted Brand in Your Market Jan 20, 2022

Show notes

From designing computer chips and retiring early to becoming CEO of a sexual wellness company, Jeff Abraham has possibly one of the most unique stories I’ve ever heard.

Jeff is the CEO of the sexual wellness brand Promescent. Over the last 4 years, he's transformed Promescent from a single product brand to a leader in the industry. Backed by over 2000 healthcare professionals in the US alone, with over 1,000,000 bottles sold, Promescent has successfully captured the hearts of a loyal audience.

Dive in and learn how Jeff took a brand entirely outside of his expertise and turned it into the most trusted brand in its market.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:18] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Jeff Abraham
Jeff gives a bit of his background
From designing computer chips to sexual wellness
How Jeff got into the company and became a CEO at 53

[05:19 - 28:59] How to Build the Most Trusted Brand in Your Market

Jeff shares insights about running a company different from his experience
Your brand is never the only option
First - match the quality of what is in the market
Next - make sure people like and trust you
People buy from personality - be likable and entertaining
Getting people to like you
Make everything you do ethical
It’s not success if you get it dishonestly
How Jeff brought elegance to the product
Show people you’re a cut above
Why Jeff changed the name of the organization
How the product works
Solving a real problem while taking the “shame” out of it
Jeff’s initial strategy to balance building the product vs. pushing its marketing
80/20 rule - 80% building with 20% ad spend
Implementing a “no instant gratification” rule
Building the foundation of the business
Reading the trends of your audience
Reaching milestones as a business
Always outperform the next goal
A quick word from our sponsor

[29:00 - 43:34] Protecting Your Brand and Building Its Legacy

Jeff talks about diversifying your business
You will sell when people trust you
Understand what your audience wants
Jeff explains the reasons behind the products they put out
The importance of having a formula for your business
Why does your company exist? What makes you different?
Ex: We will only release a product that we know works
People will reach out to you when they know your brand is trusted
Jeff shares about the tragedy of the founder of the company
Deciding to build a legacy in his stead

[43:35 - 48:44] Closing Segment

Jeff talks about the future of Promescent
Getting into all Wall-Mart stores
Releasing products for easy use
Looking to grow and put it in the hands of another company
Finding someone who shares the same vision
ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to connect with Jeff
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Very few times in life are you ever going to find yourself in a situation that the product or service that you have is so far superior that you’re the only option out there.” - Jeff Abraham

“Don’t get down in the muck; rise above…! You want to establish credibility to get the right people buying the product for the right reasons.” - Jeff Abraham

“In any business, you have to have a formula… What is the basis of this company? What really and truly sets us apart?” - Jeff Abraham

Want to connect with Jeff? You can follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. If anything you heard in the episode seems perfect for you, head on over to https://www.promescent.com/ to learn more!

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719: Darrin Charles | Getting Comfortable with Trusting Yourself Jan 17, 2022

Show notes

Who are you when the external success is stripped away? Darrin Charles, former NFL athlete turned Actor (speaker/educator), realized it comes down to trusting yourself to develop internal success.

Today, Darrin is continuing to entertain and inspire audiences, working on films and other creative projects designed to help people uncover and discover more of who they are and what they truly want out of life. He speaks to athlete’s guiding them through their transition and journey from the game of sports to the game of life. He also helps people envision new dreams and bigger goals – and what it takes to get there.

Dive into the episode to learn what can happen when you get comfortable with trusting yourself and developing your internal success.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 04:01] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Darrin Charles
Darrin gives his background
Hiding behind athleticism
Darrin’s family upbringing

[04:02 - 14:40] Getting Comfortable with Trusting Yourself

Darrin’s entrance to full-time football
Getting signed by the Chicago Bears
Realizing that the sports career has to come to a close
Not setting your goal far enough
Darrin talks about making a big transition
Feeling secure and trusting yourself
Navigating feeling like you’re letting down people
Getting comfortable with trusting yourself
Shifting from external success to developing internal strength
Going on an adventure of developing the internal person
Creating a new network of relationships
Seeing the value of the inner world
A quick word from our sponsor

[14:41 - 22:16] Darrin Charles on Building Your Network

Who you know or what you know?
What you know is a great start
Giving your what as value to the who
Who you know is ultimately more important
Darrin’s key strategies to network
Find a value or skill to bring to the table
One of the best values you can give is kindness
Know the “why” behind your networking
Your network is the answer to what you’re looking for
How to check your intentions when networking
You won’t know until you understand yourself
Darrin’s work with helping student-athletes
Darrin talks about providing value through his book club

[22:17 - 27:26] Closing Segment

Darrin’s advice to his younger self
Giving resources to get educated
Push the kindness factor and crack open the door to possibility
ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to connect with Darrin
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“A part of me felt that I had achieved what I set out to achieve… In many ways, I didn’t set my goal far enough.” - Darrin Charles

“Any pursuit that is beyond what you’re capable of is really about trust and faith… You learn that even in your failures, it’s setting you up for another success.” - Darrin Charles

“Everything you want is within a conversation and everything you want is within your network that already exists.” - Darrin Charles

Resources Mentioned:

Darrin Charles Bookclub YouTube

Want to connect with Darrin? You can follow him on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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718: Freestyle Friday | How I Got Featured in Forbes Jan 14, 2022

Show notes

We hear a lot of the show that “this entrepreneur was featured in Forbes!” Now, I have the distinct experience of being featured in Forbes myself.

That said, in this episode, Eric and I will get super practical and talk about the story behind how it happened, how you get to that point, and why you NEED to get into the press if you’re trying to build your brand.

Dive into the conversation and take a look at how I got featured in Forbes.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 01:56] Opening Segment

Introducing the topic for the day - how to get featured in Forbes
I give a bit of background on the story of how it happened for me

[01:57 - 07:33] How I Got Featured in Forbes

Who gets featured in Forbes
The first way to get in:
You need to have a unique story
Put yourself in the shoes of the reporter
The second way, the way I got into the article:
Connecting with the author on an interview
You need to build genuine relationships
The third way to get featured:
Spend some money - PR firm
Keep in mind that press won’t bring traffic
Key factor: Get them to know, like, and trust you
A quick word from our sponsor

[07:04 - 10:14] Tapping into People’s Perception of You

The value of breaking into major press sources
It bolsters your credibility
Getting into the press is not an option; it’s a must for your brand
Resources to help you get ready to get into the press
Links below

[10:15 - 11:04] Closing Segment

Make sure to visit The Be on TV Bootcamp
How to connect with us
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Networking, relationship building with people in the industry… you can’t just connect with them and then ask them to write a piece on you. It’s a REAL relationship.” - Travis Chappell

“Value is perception, and all getting in the press does is increase people’s perception of who you are and who you say you are.” - Travis Chappell

Resources Mentioned:

Here are 10 Podcasts to Change Your Life - Forbes Article
Free PR - Cameron Herold
The Be on TV Bootcamp

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717: Sam Ellis | Leading in Tech Innovation by Loving the Game Jan 13, 2022

Show notes

Sam Ellis understood early on that the people who lead the technology space as entrepreneurs are the ones who are obsessed with their craft. Sam Ellis is an early stage software VS who studied Research and Applied Statistics at West Point.

He served as an Army intelligence officer at U.S. Cyber Command, where he was a software developer and an intelligence leader. Sam went on to be a co-founder of Dutchie, where he developed the first version of the industry-leading online cannabis marketplace software. Sam is now a partner at Scout Ventures, leading SaaS pre-seed, seed, and incubation deals.

With a portfolio like that, there’s no one better to learn how to lead (and invest) in technological innovation by loving the game and aiming to win big.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 08:37] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Sam Ellis
Sam gives his background
How Sam’s strict upbringing instilled discipline
Enlisting after 9/11
The blessing of being pushed in self-development
The benefits of fitness on your career

[08:38 - 23:56] Leading in Tech Innovation by Loving the Game

Sam talks about why he went into entrepreneurship
Agency and expression - humans need expression
Autonomy to create something beautiful
Sam shares his experience in college and his next steps after graduating
Enjoying the intellectual challenge and rigor
Craving for more applied practice of the education
How coding and programming came into play
Coding in his spare time instead of catching up on Netflix
You need to love the game
Schooling can be great, but it’s not the prize
At some point, you learn how to learn
What’s missing in today’s education
Emotional regulation and sophistication
The start of Sam’s first venture, Dutchie
A quick word from our sponsor

[23:57 - 38:37] How to Build a Scalable Business

The building process of Dutchie
How his partners utilized their strengths
Operate at a competitive advantage
Find some friction - solve the problem
Dealing with the pushbacks
Plan for success
The mindset is we’re here to win
Defining your win
Ex: being the biggest company in your space
Focus on an abundance mindset
Sam talks about his work with Scout Ventures
Pivoting into investing
Building up other entrepreneurs
Looking into the future of technology
Tech begets tech
More capital is going into leveraged value creation
Start looking at emerging regions
Look for the visionaries

[38:38 - 40:05] Closing Segment

Who you know or what you know?
Who not how
Entrepreneurs need to understand people
How to connect with Sam
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Being an entrepreneur is all about endurance. It’s all about just showing up every single day; it’s showing up for every single mile, just getting it done… Even when it’s a bad deal” - Sam Ellis

“That’s one of the ways I spot engineers who are passionate and great. It’s those people who care enough to understand the leading edge of technology, care enough about their craft… they love the game.” - Sam Ellis

“We’re not thinking and planning for anything but success… The mindset is we’re here to win!” - Sam Ellis

Resources Mentioned:

Scout Ventures Blog

Want to connect with Sam? You can follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. If you are in the early stage of your business and know you have massive potential, check out https://www.scout.vc/ and see if you’re a fit.

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716: David Henzel | Killing it in the SaaS Space by Understanding "The Jungle" Jan 10, 2022

Show notes

Always an entrepreneur at heart, David Henzel realized that when you put value first, making money becomes the side effect! Ever since then, David has been building in the SaaS and e-com space for over 20 years and has had multiple exits, including MaxCDN.

His passion is to help individuals and their organizations reach their full potential. The solution to this: UpCoach, a coaching delivery system that helps entrepreneurs make sure they’re always providing their clients with transformational results. Aside from UpCoach, he has a portfolio of companies including LTVplus, TaskDrive, and Shortlist.io.

If you want to learn how David cracked the code to deliver groundbreaking results to clients, then dive into the episode to find out how David’s concept of “understanding the jungle” can help you kill it in the SaaS space.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 04:34] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, David Hezel
David gives his background in the SaaS and entrepreneur space
From necessity to want to leave a legacy impact
Building UpCoach to help coaches become more efficient

[04:35 - 15:18] Killing it in the SaaS Space by Understanding "The Jungle"

David talks about how he knew SaaS would become a booming industry
Leaning into one thing and providing as much value as possible
No set strategy, money is a side effect of value
Bringing a product to market, what is worth it and how to tell?
It all comes down to the power of the team
Identifying the pain point and providing the solution
How UpCoach was created to solve a problem
The steps to take to start solving paint points
Understand the “jungle”
Make sure you know the ins and outs of the state of your client’s space
How to bring ideas to life
Ideas are a dime a dozen, it’s all in the execution
A quick word from our sponsor

[15:19 - 27:07] David Henzel on Buiding Your Network

Who you know or what you know?
You need the “who” to build a business
Get connected with the people who know better than you
Let yourself be dumb, but give value
What you need to do as CEO
Fundraise - make sure money is coming in
Preach the mission and vision of the company
Hire people much smart than you
The balance of casting vision and giving ownership to your team
You need to get the core values in order
Who you’re doing it for, why, and how to do it
Once they understand the vision like you, they will work like you
Developing the skill of networking if it’s not natural to you
Make decisions out of love not fear
It’s about them not about you

[27:08 - 35:35] Closing Segment

ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to connect with David
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s always about seeing how you can provide as much value as humanly possible because I think money is a side effect of producing value.” - David Henzel

“Number one thing is you have to understand the jungle… Get an understanding of the current state.” - David Henzel

“If you want to scale you need to remove yourself from the business and work ON it not IN it.” - David Henzel

Resources Mentioned:

Want to connect with David? You can follow him on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to check out https://upcoach.com/ and find how you consistently deliver your clients the best results!

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715: Freestyle Friday | Why Howard Stern is Dead Wrong About Podcasting Jan 07, 2022

Show notes

“I meet people and they go, 'I have a radio show…' I’m like, 'No, you don’t. You’re doing a podcast.' People just talk and talk and there’s nothing exciting going on.”

This is possibly one of the most incorrect sentences ever said. All respect to Mr. Howard Stern (Dude’s a legend!), but when it came to podcasting, the guy was just flat out wrong!

In this episode, you’ll hear exactly why that is and how podcasting has been crucial to the success of people, businesses, and brands alike.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 03:02] Opening Segment

We introduce today’s topic - Howard Stern was wrong about podcasting
Insight into why he might have said what he said
The feeling of watching people skip the grind
“Survivor bias”

[03:03 - 09:34] Podcasting is the Evolution of Radio

We reference a clip of Stern talking about podcasting
“You HAVE to broadcast”
What Stern got right about podcasting
A lot of people don’t do them well
You have to treat your craft seriously
How to prove Stern wrong
Be interesting!
The example of Joe Rogan
Podcasting is the new (better) radio
It is an evolution and an upgrade
International distribution
Freedom to listen in at anytime

[09:35 - 18:47] Why Howard Stern is Dead Wrong About Podcasting

How you can ‘test your steel’ as a podcaster
All you have to do is look at downloads and reviews
A quick word from our sponsor
Companies are missing opportunities by not putting ads on podcasts
Paying millions for TV programs
Joe Rogan alone gets more viewers than most of those programs
Thoughts on building a following
Podcasting can be the catalyst for people hearing your message
Your podcast can raise “real” money
Leveraging relationships through the podcast
Radio is not the answer
You get better with consistency

[18:48 - 20:49] Closing Segment

Despite all this, Howard Stern is still the GOAT
Make sure to check us out on Social Media
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Podcasting is the evolution of radio and it, frankly, is a much better form of radio…” - Travis Chappell

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