In this powerful jam session, Mitch Matthews sits down with entrepreneur, podcaster, and encourager Erik Allen—a man who went from rock bottom to the top 1.5% of podcasts globally!
Erik opens up about his journey through addiction, jail, and bankruptcy, and how he turned it all around to become a thriving family man, media entrepreneur and Encourager!
You’ll hear how Erik’s booking strategy that's landed him interviews with names like Ed Mylett, David Meltzer, and Mark Batterson—all from his quiet town in the Northwest.
He breaks down the simple but powerful approach he uses to invite high-level guests… and how YOU can do it too!
Then, we flip it and dive into a key area of growth for Erik: building an email list. Mitch walks Erik through sustainable, trust-building strategies that work—and can work for you too.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
Erik’s DM strategy that gets YESes from big-name guests
Why a 30-second personalized video can change everything
The biggest mistake Erik made in podcasting—and how he bounced back
Mitch’s tips for starting (or restarting) your email list the right way
How to make your podcast part of your legacy
💥 One Powerful Reminder:
"Confidence doesn’t come before you start—it comes as you keep going."
🛠️ Tools + Resources Mentioned:
📥 Download “44 Proven Ways to Find Your First Life Coaching Clients (and Keep Them Coming!) ➡️mitchmatthews.com/44ways
📥 Download: "Focus 11: Prayers for Building a Coaching & Speaking Business You Love" ➡️ mitchmatthews.com/11prayers
🔗 LET'S CONNECT:
That's right! Let's connect on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or Instagram!
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