This episode marks 6 years behind the mic—and I’m telling the truth behind what it actually takes to make it this far in podcasting (hint: it’s not downloads, shiny guests, or the right mic).
I’m spilling stories I’ve never shared—about the breakdowns, breakthroughs, and BS that made this podcast what it is today.
If you’ve got a podcast, want one, or have outgrown something in your life, this is your episode.
SHOW NOTES:
In this raw solo episode, I pull back the curtain on what six years, five podcast names, a million downloads, and a reinvention (or ten) really looks like.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
Why your voice doesn’t need fixing—just a bigger room
What I learned from launching 250+ episodes and nearly quitting
The real story behind my very first podcast coaching cohort
When Clubhouse was a thing—and how it changed everything
The hard truth about podcast conferences and chasing downloads
Why “go viral” is a terrible strategy
The Cindy Robinson phenomenon and how unknown guests can have the biggest impact
What I wish every podcaster understood before buying another mic
The 4 P’s that make a podcast actually work (this is gold)
And a few things I got totally wrong that you shouldn’t repeat
If you're creating content, building a brand, or wondering if your message matters—this episode will speak to you.
NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:
00:02 – The OG intro from 2019
06:11 – The real reason I started a podcast
16:08 – Podcast name changes & identity shifts
26:44 – My very first coaching program (Press Play origin story)
32:20 – What podcast conferences taught me (and what they didn’t)
41:13 – The Cindy Robinson effect (must-hear segment)
51:32 – Leaving corporate: The mic gave me what the paycheck couldn’t
58:05 – The top 3 ways to monetize your podcast
01:09:18 – The 4 Ps of podcasting (Purpose, Person, Premise, Promise)
01:19:50 – The power of intimate, honest podcasting
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