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Show Notes

(00:03:38) - (First question) - The unique nature of growing a business based off podcasting

(00:07:29) - Overall podcast business mission, growth, and execution

(00:11:24) - Hacks for finding unclaimed money

(00:12:18) - Content optimization versus better business practices to grow your podcast

(00:14:03) - The Points Guy

(00:14:57) - Adapting to an audio-based career

(00:15:51) - 1000 True Fans

(00:16:50) - Content to commerce inspiration

(00:20:00) - What he’s learned through quality content and audio creation

(00:22:49) - Content quality and audio quality

(00:24:55) - Inflections that have resulted in a sustainable jump in growth

(00:28:40) - Tim Ferriss Podcast Episode

(00:29:42) - Insight into content creation following massive growth trends

(00:31:20) - Various ways he promotes his podcast

(00:31:34) - Chartable

(00:34:32) - Which analytics represent success and sustainability

(00:36:39) - Weekly distribution of tasks for a full-time podcaster

(00:38:58) - His decision to switch from primarily interview-based content to more solo content

(00:40:38) - Building relationships and trust with existing sponsorships

(00:42:37) - Finding sponsorships that work for him

(00:44:06) - What it’s like building a business alone

(00:45:42) - Debrief