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Journey to Podcast Success: Tips from Skylar Bytendorp.

In this inaugural episode of Real Podcasters, host Skylar Bytendorp shares his personal journey from a curious youngster fascinated by radio to a successful podcast entrepreneur in Utah. He details his experience of starting from manual labor to discovering podcasting as a passion, and the steps he took to monetize his shows. Skylar talks about the early challenges he faced, the decision to invest in a podcast coach, and how this propelled him to eventually run a podcast studio business. He emphasizes the importance of niche, consistent quality, and learning from successful podcasters to achieve growth and monetization. Skylar aims to use his experience and this platform to help other podcasters grow their shows, offering insights, trends, and practical tips for success.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Real Podcasters: The Journey Begins

00:36 The Spark of Podcasting: Early Inspirations

01:38 From Window Cleaning to Podcast Listening

02:31 The Birth of a Podcast Host

02:57 Diving Deep into Podcasting Gear

03:42 Overcoming Fear and Starting a Podcast

04:57 The Growth Point Podcast: A Learning Curve

05:28 Monetizing the Podcast: A Turning Point

06:42 Utah Hustlers: A Local Success Story

09:42 Transitioning to Full-Time Podcasting

11:02 Real Podcasters: A New Chapter

14:06 Looking Ahead: Goals for Real Podcasters