Podcasting is one of the best ways to build authority and trust with your audience. Whether you’re planning on launching a podcast of your own, or you want to land more placements as a guest on podcasts, Scout Sobel is the go-to expert you want to talk to.
Scout is the founder of Scout’s Agency, co-host of the popular Okay Sis podcast, and the host of SCOUT podcast. She’s also the author of The Emotional Entrepreneur, a book that helps Millennial and Gen Z women navigate the emotional challenges of launching, running, and scaling a business. She joins the podcast to chat about starting a podcast, growing your new podcast, and pitching yourself as an irresistible podcast guest. Scout also shares her personal story on how being diagnosed with bipolar disorder made her a better entrepreneur.
This is a raw and honest conversation about riding the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, sprinkled with tons of tangible tips on how you can find success in the world of podcasting.
Time Stamps:
Scout’s journey into the world of podcasting [2:13]
How podcasting has changed over the years [8:23]
Tangible tips for starting a podcast successfully [11:24]
Should you monetize your podcast? [14:10]
How ads and brand partnerships work on podcasts [15:00]
How to grow your podcast and increase your number of downloads [22:17]
Sending a stand out podcast pitch [26:01]
How being diagnosed with bipolar disorder made Scout a better entrepreneur [28:40]
Scout’s tips for pulling yourself out of a slump [35:49]
Tips for balancing a busy schedule [40:46]
About Scout’s book, The Emotional Entrepreneur [44:53]
Resources:
Scout’s website: https://www.scoutsobel.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scoutsobel/
Purchase Scout's book - The Emotional Entrepreneur: https://www.amazon.com/
Get Yourself as a Guest on Podcasts course: https://scoutsagency.teachable.com/p/get-yourself-as-a-guest-on-podcasts/ (get 20% off with code HERLIFEBYDESIGN)
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