Karen Yankovich is a Social Media Marketing Consultant, speaker, and the host of the Good Girls Get Rich podcast. Although she’s new to podcasting, she’s taken her digital marketing experience and expertise in LinkedIn to launch a show aimed at entrepreneurs and small business owners who don’t understand how to use social media and online digital tools and help them to establish confident brands and elevate their income and businesses. Karen has had success showing companies how they can use LinkedIn to get new clients and she also sees the value of using it in the podcasting space. With her finger on the pulse in the social media and digital marketing world and a lucrative consulting practice, you can be sure that there’s something Karen can help you with to elevate your brand. 04:47 - The story of how Karen and I met 09:19 - Why she changed her mind on the importance of her production quality 12:13 - The challenge of producing videos and why she considered using YouTube 13:58 - Karen’s audience and why she started her podcast 17:25 - The time I forgot to edit out the UPS man who interrupted a podcast recording 18:17 - Karen recounts one of her podcast faux pas 19:13 - Using Zoom for podcast recordings 20:39 - How far in advance she plans her episodes 23:32 - Her days working in corporate America to working in digital marketing 26:02 - If she found it scary going out on her own 27:15 - Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals 28:33 - Karen’s thoughts on being around like-minded people 29:45 - What a six figure salary means to an entrepreneur 31:09 - Masterminds and how they can help you grow 32:46 - My idea for a new segment I’m calling, Where Are They Now? 33:46 - Growing up in New Jersey 35:49 - How some people thought she was crazy for leaving her six figure part-time job 36:32 - Why others were asking her why she hadn’t left her job yet 39:01 - If she’s always had a creative streak 39:48 - Karen talks about one of the carnivals she planned 40:38 - Why she feels LinkedIn is so important for corporations and entrepreneurs 41:16 - The mentors that have been helpful to her in her career 45:00 - How LinkedIn can be useful to podcasters 50:58 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 51:38 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/karen-yankovich-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Charles Beckwith is the host of American Fashion and Fashion Is Your Business podcast He once ran an online fashion magazine, studied, then dropped out of filmmaking, interned on Dawson’s Creek, and has a network called Mouth Media Network. Phew! We cover all this and more on this fascinating chat. Enjoy! 00:09 - How Charles and I met 02:56 - When he recorded his first podcast 04:16 - How long he had been a filmmaker when he started his podcast 05:16 - The microphone he’s using for this podcast episode 06:01 - How he developed his relationship with Sennheiser 06:55 - Why he feels Sennheiser saw the value of partnering with him and his show 07:48 - Charles explains what fashion technology is 08:37 - Stella McCartney and vegan and environmentally friendly materials 10:58 - The excitement behind wearable tech 11:31 - A company that’s making custom shoes for $250 12:29 - The article he wrote on how the fashion industry could use blockchain tech 13:15 - Syndicated Media’s idea to replace iTunes as the hub of podcast RSS feeds with a blockchain 13:38 - What blockchain technology means 15:13 - Where his love of fashion comes from 15:43 - His most noticeable episodes 17:37 - Why he likes having a panel on his podcast 18:33 - How he’s grown as a host since the start of his show 19:47 - Why he has a love/hate relationship with the show Project Runway 20:15 - Charles explains how he starts every episode of American Fashion 21:30 - What he does with episodes where the conversations weren’t great 22:10 - His network, Mouth Media Network and his first show of the network 24:42 - The podcast player he and his team is developing 28:53 - Whether or not he’s worked on a mobile app before 29:22 - His love of technology, Kevin Kelly from Wired, and the 2600 magazine 30:29 - His piece of fiction in 2600 magazine and his involvement with their conference 31:57 - Mouth Media Network’s different podcasts 32:54 - If he’s ever put a network together before and what he’s learned from creating his network 34:52 - Where he thought he would be at this point in his life 37:01 - His approach to networking and making connections 37:53 - The Stone Soup story 40:55 - When he started to put his skills as a connector to use 42:44 - Something he’s changed his mind about recently 43:05 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 45:14 - What’s got him excited for the upcoming year 47:40 - The podcast conferences he plans on attending this year Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/charles-beckwith-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

If you’ve ever used Groupon to grab a discount at a local business then you can thank Andrew Mason for that. He’s the founder and former CEO and he has an appetite for creating cool and useful products like Groupon. Four years ago he took the idea of Groupon’s ability to use a phone’s GPS to provide discounts to its customers and applied it to location-based audio tours with a company called Detour. His latest venture, Descript, the world’s first audio processor, is geared towards anyone who works with audio and is in need of transcription services. With the ability to transcribe hours of audio in under five minutes, Descript is a tool that podcasters might want to take note of. But the real magic of Descript is its ability to edit audio by editing text. Magic! Listen in to find out what else Descript can do, it may just be the tool you’ve been waiting for. 05:32 - Andrew’s company, Detour, and its role in the podcasting space 07:11 - If he thought Detour would be as easily consumed as podcasts are 08:42 - The potential of taking snippets of Detour to use for a podcast 10:15 - What he’s learned from launching Detour 11:46 - How the idea of his transcription tool, Descript was born 14:43 - My first thoughts on Descript 15:39 - Descript’s ability to insert voices and delete words 17:56 - Andrew talks about how Descript can be integrated into your workflow 22:42 - Descript’s machine-learning capabilities 24:15 - Andrew describes who can benefit from using Descript 26:54 - Descript’s goal in the future 28:10 - Descript’s ability to conduct phonetic analysis of words 28:43 - If Descript’s technology is new or if it was already around 29:36 - What has him excited about the podcasting space 31:09 - His two favorite podcasts 32:12 - If the desire to create things has always been in his blood 33:41 - The person who showed him what hard work looks like 35:57 - What he’s learned from previous experiences in his career 39:12 - If a podcast is in Descript’s future 40:44 - Why he loves podcasts and The Daily podcast 42:32 - What he learned about empathy and judgment at Groupon 44:38 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/andrew-mason-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Cliff Ravenscraft has helped more than 35,000 people launch their podcasts and get their message out into the world for the past 10 years. Also known as the Podcast Answer Man, Cliff used to work as an insurance agent, but he left that career after 12 years to start his own successful business that today generates about a half million dollars every year. I am very thankful to Cliff because he was instrumental to the creation of Podcast Junkies so it is truly an honor to have him on the show. There are so many great things Cliff talks about and I can’t wait for you to hear it so go ahead and push that play button! Full show notes: http://pjnk.es/155★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

David Steele is the founder of the Steele Empire podcasting network that is home to A Quest for Magic and Steele, which he hosts and produces with his children, and Ark City, which takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where the listener tags along with the hero of the story as it unfolds on each episode. Always searching for new ways to feed his creative hunger and bond with his family, David decided to start A Quest for Magic and Steele which is based off of the popular role playing game Dungeons and Dragons. Complete with character voices and a Gamemaster, A Quest for Magic and Steele is played out live for its listeners to enjoy and enthrall themselves in this improvised fantasy world. Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/david-steele-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Trules is the host of e-travels with e. trules. He's lived an incredibly interesting life and recently discovered the world of podcasting. He's an artist, “self-producer and self-initiator”, an amazing storyteller and has taught theater at USC for 31 years. He's been a performer for almost five decades as a modern dancer and a clown, of all things! Going into his last year of teaching he was offered a grant from the school for a project of his choosing and he chose a podcast. And we're lucky he did! Full show notes: http://pjnk.es/153★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

David Ridgen is a Toronto-based filmmaker for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and host of Someone Knows Something, a true crime podcast that digs deep to uncover the truth of unsolved crimes. Trained as a documentary storyteller as a filmmaker, David takes those same skills and applies them to SKS to deliver a podcast that is very well produced, investigated, and meticulously crafted. His experience as an investigator and journalist serves him well and he no doubt has helped catapult the rising interest of true crime podcasts. 05:50 - His true crime podcast, Someone Knows Something (SKS) 08:41 - The difference between making a podcast and an investigative film 09:56 - Why he doesn’t listen to podcasts or watch documentaries 11:36 - The unfamiliarity of podcasts in Canada 13:12 - Why he stepped away and felt hesitant returning to work on SKS 16:30 - How he copes and decompresses from the heavy subject matter of SKS 18:32 - His background with investigative journalism 19:53 - How he approaches asking the tough questions 21:49 - The beauty and effectiveness of silence 23:13 - His interest in Michael Moore’s work and the people who have helped him in his career 25:16 - How he goes about finding a case to investigate 28:20 - The importance of the process of looking at the cases he investigates 30:37 - The many families still seeking closure from unsolved crime cases 31:56 - His team that helps him deliver SKS 34:01 - The involved production process behind SKS 36:09 - The music and source audio behind SKS 38:03 - The lengthy scripts that are involved to produce SKS 38:56 - The support of his friends and family in his work 41:34 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/david-ridgen-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Clay Groves is host of the Fish Nerds Fishing podcast, an ice fishing guide, and a grant writer based out of New Hampshire. Although he and co-founder Dave Kellum started the podcast in 2013, they first started Fish Nerds in 2011 as a writing project with the hope of publishing a book about catching and eating every fresh water fish in New Hampshire. Even though the book project never materialized, it did grow into the Fish Nerds Fishing podcast and with over 170 episodes under his belt, Clay has found a very specific and niche topic that has proven to catch his audience’s attention. 03:58 - The backstory behind the Fish Nerds and the Fish Nerds Fishing podcast 07:35 - MAPCON: Clay’s first experience with a podcasting conference 08:51 - Clay’s background in education and his opinion on conferences in the education space and how MAPCON compares to them 10:05 - What he thinks about the podcast community at MAPCON 11:25 - Road trip adventures with Podcast Junkies episode 136 guest, Amanda Doughty 12:05 - How he met Amanda and their collaborations 13:01 - Making friends through podcasting 13:33 - How using Patreon has greatly helped him with podcasting 17:48 - How to get the most out of a service like Patreon 22:33 - Advertising his ice fishing guide business on his podcast 22:51 - Some of the challenges of podcasting while ice fishing 24:28 - What people are mostly surprised about with ice fishing 26:07 - The sustainability behind ice fishing 27:09 - How thick the ice has to be for ice fishing, snowmobiles, trucks, and airplanes 29:51 - How he feels about getting paid for ice fishing and what he’s doing to grow his business 32:39 - Clay shares one of his most memorable fishing stories 37:34 - People’s natural tendency to help others who are in a bad situation 40:03 - How he got into teaching 41:56 - How he almost had a career in the music industry and when Nirvana stunk 44:51 - The How to Play Guitar with Clay podcast - good or bad idea? 46:18 - Why he likes trying new stuff and the different things he’s done 49:11 - His daughter’s acting endeavors 52:36 - Allowing your children the freedom to explore different interests 54:58 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 58:11 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 01:01:01 - Clay talks about the time he first heard about me and Podcast Junkies Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/clay-groves-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pat Flynn is an entrepreneur, blogger, author, podcaster, and host of The Smart Passive Income podcast. Pat has been helping people build passive income-driven online businesses ever since 2008. 07:04 - Pat’s experience with speaking in front of large audiences 08:00 - His earliest memory of performing on a stage 09:26 - The role he plays in his kid’s future career paths 10:37 - What scares him the most as a parent 12:08 - His opinion on children using devices such as iPads 13:16 - His earliest recollection of a video game console 14:20 - His most obsessive moments with video games and his gamer handle 15:46 - His passion for technology 16:10 - The things you sometimes have to do for great vlog footage 17:34 - His recent foray into vlogging 19:39 - If there is something specific about the vlogging medium to be considerate of 21:15 - The importance of relinquishing control and having the right team around you 23:26 - Some mistakes he’s made and what you can learn from them 24:54 - Having Standard Operating Procedures in place for your team 25:47 - What Pat does to ensure he’s always challenging himself and his network of peers 27:16 - What he’s currently doing that’s scaring him and pushing him out of his comfort zone 29:44 - Selling his podcasting course on stage for the first time 34:09 - Handling when everyone wants a piece of Pat Flynn 35:50 - What he does to balance his work/life experience 39:24 - His relationship with friends from his past 41:38 - How he handles giving his time to his fan base at various events 43:42 - Raising the bar each time he performs 45:26 - What he learned about creating keynote speeches 46:28 - His most famous keynote speech and perfecting it each time he performs 48:47 - Why he spends the whole time at the events he attends 50:08 - If he ever reflects back on his career 51:05 - Why he didn’t dance at his prom and his favorite speaking technique revealed 52:36 - The first time he ever hit the dance floor 53:59 - His friend and mentor, Chris Ducker 55:31 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 58:46 - The most misunderstood thing about him 59:58 - His newest project, Build Your Own Brand Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/pat-flynn-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mark Ramsey is the host of Inside The Exorcist and Inside Psycho, podcasts that dive deep to tell the stories behind the making of legendary blockbuster movies. Mark’s podcasts are essentially a television series without pictures, audio graphic novels and biopics where the listener is immersed in sounds that help paint the picture and masterfully accompany the storytelling to create an unforgettable Orwellianesque audio experience. If you haven’t listened to Mark’s podcasts yet, I’ve included a brief sample of Inside The Exorcist at the end of this podcast that is sure to grasp you and make you hit that subscribe button. 04:22 - How he got connected with Hernan Lopez of Wondery 05:18 - Mark’s podcasting experience and his thoughts on the podcasting space 06:42 - His thoughts on Netflix and its myriad of choices 07:59 - When he first learned of podcasts and what he thought about the name 09:05 - It shouldn’t be so difficult to listen to a podcast 10:46 - Mark talks about how he came up with the Inside Psycho podcast series 14:20 - His response to people that say his podcasts are not accurate 16:36 - If non-fictional stories are more impactful than fictional stories 16:54 - Alfred Hitchcock and his über successful movie, Psycho 18:41 - The process of making art and what he hopes comes out of his shows 19:26 - HBO’s documentary on Steven Spielberg 21:12 - Replicating the success recipe of Silence of the Lambs on his shows 23:12 - His ever evolving storytelling skills and the importance of audio in storytelling 25:34 - Using silence as a color in storytelling 27:03 - Creating your own unique format instead of replicating other shows 29:44 - How the podcasting space has room for innovation 30:38 - What you can expect to hear on the first episode of Inside The Exorcist 31:39 - Where he feels his interest lies 32:45 - The problem with video and how the audio medium compares to it 36:41 - The people who have influenced Mark’s work 43:10 - What he’s changed his mind about recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/mark-ramsey-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Annett Bone is a dancer, entrepreneur, and the host of The DancePreneuring Studio podcast where she speaks with dancers, choreographers, artistic directors, studio owners, and others in the dance world so they can share their personal stories of the challenges they’ve encountered and the success they’ve experienced in this highly competitive arena. In this conversation, Annett opens up about her own personal struggles and confronting her self-doubt, how she became involved with dancing, why she started her podcast, and how its helped her grow and opened the door to so many opportunities. 03:14 - Where I met Annett 04:18 - Her experience with podcasting conferences 05:43 - The differences between business and podcasting conferences 07:47 - How she got started on her entrepreneurial journey 13:55 - Dealing with “Imposter Syndrome” 14:26 - Not letting self-doubt stop her from trying new things like starting a podcast 17:10 - When she became aware of tapping into her intuition 18:52 - The work she was involved with before starting her podcast 21:08 - How Annett got started with dancing 25:46 - Immersing yourself around talented people to elevate your own talent 28:04 - What drove her to start her podcast 30:10 - How one particular guest inspired and motivated her during a challenging time 32:32 - How she’s grown as a podcaster since starting her show 33:39 - Annett explains why she thinks she was so self-conscious early on in her life 36:21 - What attracted her about homeschooling 39:09 - The kind of feedback she’s received from her listeners 43:30 - Her experience and thoughts on public speaking 47:05 - An upcoming project she’s working on that’s still hush-hush 48:52 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 50:38 - How she tackles making decisions in her life 52:31 - The trepidation she felt before speaking at MAPCON 53:56 - What she learned about the podcasters she met and heard at MAPCON 55:09 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/annett-bone-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Scott Mulvaney is a self-professed adrenaline junkie. From fighting fires to jumping out of planes, mountain biking, rock climbing and more, Scott lives to live a Fired Up Epic Life. As the creator of the brand and podcast, Live the FUEL, he aims to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone and try new things in order to reach new goals in life. Scott is a high energy, motivational, and inspirational person as is evident in our conversation and by the end of this podcast you’ll be itching to get out of your comfort zone and push yourself to new heights. 04:37 - Scott’s two and half hour podcast episode and why he doesn’t edit 06:03 - The MAPCON conference and his experience with it 08:58 - Scott’s background and how his podcast has helped grow his brand 10:10 - The origins of his brand, Live the Fuel 13:44 - How I came up with the Podcast Junkies brand 15:54 - The story of he became involved with helping others 21:09 - Scott’s work ethic 25:46 - The new Point Break movie, adrenaline junkies and their need for more 28:02 - Getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things like fighting fires 31:24 - What made him decide that he wanted to fight fires 37:30 - What Scott tells people who want to explore beyond their comfort zone 40:10 - What Scott went through when he left the firefighting life 42:58 - Opening up about his struggles and challenges on his podcast 46:38 - Scott’s advice on what to do when you run out of things to talk about 49:36 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 51:47 - The number of skydiving jumps he’s made 52:27 - The story of my first jump 54:02 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/scott-mulvaney-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jim Collison is the host of the Home Gadget Geeks podcast where he helps people navigate through all of the consumer technology that is out there today. He is also the creator of the Average Guy Network, a channel the “average guy” can visit to get all the information they need to help inform and educate themselves with all the different facets of technology. Jim recently celebrated 10 years working at Gallup where he was instrumental in the development of a college and high school technical internship program in Omaha, Nebraska and in launching a podcast based around what Gallup is known for - their Strengths Finder Assessments. Gallup now has four podcasts which he helps produce and host. We talk all about it here. 06:10 - The best time to be a podcaster 07:25 - When listeners of your show provide you feedback 09:34 - Jim’s healthy Twitter community and his wildly popular weather tweets 12:07 - The challenges of responding to your community and how Jim manages it 15:26 - The first time he heard of podcasts and the first ones he was listening to 18:24 - His job at Gallup and how he was instrumental in implementing a podcast there 23:01 - How Jim sold the idea to Gallup to start a podcast 25:48 - The importance of having structure on your show 28:28 - Practice makes perfect 30:15 - How being a podcaster has prepared him to be an MC 33:22 - Jim explains the reason he started his network, Average Guy TV 35:48 - Whether or not he consolidates his RSS feeds and other tech questions 38:41 - The story of how he first met Dave Jackson 42:37 - How long Ask the Podcast Coach has been running and interesting moments 45:46 - What Gallup is known for 47:24 - The Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment and what it said about Jim 52:35 - His wife and children’s strengths 53:40 - The challenges of balancing his professional and personal life 57:25 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 59:49 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/jim-collison-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After answering an ad from a radio producer in Houston, Texas that was looking for an idea for a radio show, Colleen Mullen received a phone call saying that she had been chosen as the lucky person to launch a podcast - in less than a month! With no prior broadcasting experience, she jumped in two feet first into the podcasting ring and created the Coaching Through Chaos podcast where she interviews authors and experts in the field of psychology to help them navigate through the chaos in their lives. Colleen is also the co-host of another podcast called Shrink to Shrink and she runs a private practice as a relationship therapist in San Diego, California where she specializes in high conflict couples. 05:21 - Colleen’s relationship with technology 05:52 - How she started podcasting 09:34 - Hurricanes, earthquakes, aftershocks, and tremors 14:03 - Fulfilling her commitment to launch Coaching Through Chaos 15:24 - The response she’s received on her podcast and the connections she’s made 17:07 - Her second podcast, Shrink to Shrink 18:09 - What she has gotten out of going to podcasting conferences 21:33 - Podcast Movement and being completely present in conversations 23:54 - Colleen shares an exciting story from Podcast Movement 26:41 - Building lasting connections and treating your guests like gold 28:29 - Using her podcast as a way to leverage and enhance her business 32:06 - If social media is bringing us closer together or further apart 34:12 - The younger generation’s erosion of social skills 35:15 - How constant communication through texting is bad for couples 36:58 - If experiences with clients and guests on her show merge with one another 38:26 - Using podcasts to establish yourself as a thought leader 40:33 - The creative way she brands her podcast in her waiting room 43:25 - Her time growing up in New York 46:20 - Reminiscing about old New York clubs and NYC living 49:36 - Visiting museums when she’s in big cities 50:06 - One of her memorable museum experiences 51:39 - Our experience with contemporary art installations 54:03 - Her story about the powerful ‘The Lost Boys’ painting by Kerry James Marshall 57:50 - The first time I saw Rembrandt’s Night Watch painting 58:59 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:01:08 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/colleen-mullen-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Richard Davies is a journalist with over 30 years experience covering breaking news in politics and business who has now turned to podcasting to find the solutions to the problems that weigh heavily on all of our minds. He co-hosts the How Do We Fix It podcast alongside his longtime friend and journalist, Jim Meigs. Their show looks to find better ways to talk about the issues and problems that all of us face by featuring innovative thinkers and discussing with them the solutions to these often complex situations 03:13 - His thoughts on Podcast Movement 04:49 - The differences between being an on-air news correspondent and a podcaster 05:53 - If his colleagues are curious about his podcasting journey and one thing he’s really learned from podcasting 07:08 - The habits he needed to unlearn from radio when he began to podcast 07:44 - What inspired him to take on podcasting 09:16 - The shows he was listening to that gave him inspiration 10:25 - The host of his show, Jim Meigs and their relationship 11:26 - Richard explains, Change My Mind, the first show he wanted to produce 13:06 - What he did to get guests on his show and what they discovered about attracting guests 14:06 - How he and Jim promise guests a lively interview 15:15 - If guests tell them that the interview was different than what their used to 15:49 - Who his dream guests are 16:38 - What Jim and Neil deGrasse Tyson have in common 17:25 - The feedback they’ve received that’s changed the direction of their show 19:08 - If he’s surprised by the personal nature of podcasting 19:53 - Richard proselytizing for podcasts and how he shows people where to find his 21:48 - The fall of the Berlin Wall: his favorite story he covered as a journalist 24:17 - Appreciating and covering historical moments in history such as 9/11 25:17 - His time living in Hastings, NY and Britain 25:59 - How spending time in the States and England has shaped his worldview 26:41 - When he first knew he wanted to become a journalist 28:16 - If watching journalists on TV was important to him growing up and emulating your idols 29:39 - Two of his favorite journalists 30:42 - Films he thinks have portrayed the news and journalism accurately 33:08 - What he thinks of HBO’s, The Newsroom 33:37 - Richard talks about his episode with Aaron Pilhofer, How Trust Can Save Journalism 37:19 - How he feels about some podcasts 38:36 - The idea behind the Fix It Shorts 40:58 - Where his motivation to continue podcasting comes from 42:09 - How Donald Trump’s election has changed our political landscape 43:41 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 46:04 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 46:37 - Richard asks me a few questions about his show Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/richard-davies-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After Elle Martinez got engaged, she started to go over her and her soon to be husband’s finances and quickly realized that they were in two completely different places. Looking for guidance, she began reading personal finance blogs but couldn’t find anyone talking about how to merge and manage your finances once you got married so she started a blog called Couple Money and eventually, the Couple Money podcast. Through her blog and podcast, Elle has been helping families to achieve financial freedom by sharing her tips and life lessons for reducing debt, increasing income, and building net worth. She is the author of Jumpstart Your Marriage & Your Money and she has recorded over 200 episodes of Couple Money. 05:45 - Her upcoming talk about “personal finance being more personal” at FinCon 07:30 - How she got into podcasting 08:46 - What the impetus was for starting her blog, Couple Money 13:08 - Her listenership 13:54 - When listeners go back to binge on all your episodes 14:48 - How she would record episodes during her daughter’s nap time 15:43 - What “cash-flowing” means and how she learned to edit her podcast 18:26 - What she was hoping to get out of Podcast Movement 2017 20:52 - The memorable business cards she passed out at Podcast Movement 22:46 - The different types of guests she has on her show 25:09 - Her mentors and role models in the FinCon space 27:29 - Her most profound episode where she learned so much empathy 27:29 - Her most profound episode where she learned so much empathy 32:07 - If she’s ever had a guest on the show that said something their spouse wasn’t aware of 33:22 - The joy of keeping podcasts real 34:44 - Debt and depression 38:53 - How she’s grown and what she’s learned because of podcasting 40:49 - Her early interest in financing; bike stunts, and what she studied in school 43:08 - What her family thinks about her being a podcaster 46:09 - If she had any trepidation about entering the financial podcast arena 48:57 - If she thinks any of her kids will ever start podcasting 51:09 - Some podcasts we’re currently into 54:10 - Her thoughts on the Equifax data breach and something called, Chatbot 56:59 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:00:34 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 01:02:18 - Her idea for a game design podcast Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/elle-martinez-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Natalie Eckdahl is the host of the Biz Chix podcast, a business coach and strategist who also leads mastermind groups for women entrepreneurs. She was inspired to start her podcast in 2014 because the business podcasts she was listening to mainly spotlighted men and she wanted to listen from more women entrepreneurs who were balancing a business and a family just like she was. With nearly 300 episodes under her belt, Natalie has been able to provide a platform to women business owners and leaders whose voices are often underrepresented while also sharing her own knowledge and expertise to other female entrepreneurs who are looking to start and improve upon their own businesses. 07:27 - Her thoughts on waiting for the right time to come on the show 08:27 - Lessons she’s learned to improve her podcast and business 11:32 - The first time she received feedback on her podcast 14:44 - How she got started in podcasting 20:02 - Thinking through how you want to design your podcast 24:09 - Finding your own voice 28:27 - My new favorite business podcast, More Cheese Less Whiskers 30:21 - Using your podcast for your business 32:28 - Using her Facebook group to connect her community to her podcast 35:12 - When she has to explain to people what she does for a living 35:32 - Her growing community of listeners and connecting with them at Podcast Movement 37:52 - Celebrity status within the small online world 38:33 - The powerful connections podcasts are able to make on listeners 41:24 - If podcast listening will evolve from a solo in-ear experience to a more communal radio-type listening style 43:44 - Featuring her kids on her podcast and if they will have their own show one day 47:05 - If Generation Zers will take to podcasts 48:03 - The new trend of TV shows turning into podcasts 50:23 - The big support she received from her husband when she started her podcast 53:26 - Creating memories and leaving a legacy through your podcast 55:37 - Being vulnerable and sharing personal stories with your audience 58:04 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:03:38 - How you can involve your listeners to help your podcast downloads grow Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/natalie-eckdahl-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Meet Jay Connor, writer and one of the brilliant voices of the podcast, The Extraordinary Negroes, which he co-hosts with Alex Hardy. The Extraordinary Negroes tackles a wide range of issues and topics effecting the black community and aims to shed light and encourage dialogue on these important issues. Their podcast has been featured in the New York Times, was nominated for Best Society & Culture podcast from The People’s Choice Podcast Awards, was featured in Bitch Media and they were invited to SXSW to perform a live recording of their show. Quite extraordinary for a podcast that has only been out for just one year. I am thrilled that I had the opportunity to meet Jay and I’m just as excited to introduce him to all of you. 07:52 - How I met Jay 10:08 - If hip-hop and MCing should have an age limit 12:46 - Binging on hip hop documentaries 14:03 - When he first got interested in podcasting 15:32 - His two biggest influences for starting his podcast 16:03 - The event that led the way to his podcast blowing up 19:01 - The three things he thought of so his podcast could stand out from the crowd 19:24 - The meaning behind the name, The Extraordinary Negroes 21:27 - One of the things he’s looking to do in the future with his podcast 23:08 - Why he started The Extraordinary Negroes 25:27 - When he first got interested in writing 26:29 - Where he grew up 27:51 - Culture shock in the military and the biggest culture shock he ever experienced 28:52 - His time in the Air Force and why he chose to go to the military after high school 33:40 - War being such a traumatic experience 34:36 - Why he decided to turn down six figure salary job offers after the military 36:17 - His opinion of Edward Snowden 38:04 - How all his life experiences translate over to his podcast 39:47 - His desire to provide black women a platform to tell their stories and to encourage dialogue on dismantling patriarchy 42:05 - Empowering others to speak through his podcast 43:51 - The divisiveness the issue of transphobia is creating in the black community 46:27 - Transgender people in the military 48:02 - The responsibility that comes along with having a podcast 51:10 - Who in his family is surprised where he’s ended up in life 53:42 - What he liked about the format of the Combat Jack show 55:54 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 58:19 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 59:36 - His future plans for The Extraordinary Negroes Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/jay-connor-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kwesi Hankins isn’t just a “Superfan” of Podcast Junkies, he’s a tremendous podcaster in his own right and the founder of Podwabbit, a collection of podcasts that cover such topics as sports, politics, tech news, and much more. You might say that Podwabbit affords its listeners an intimate look at all the different things that are going through Kwesi’s mind. With a podcast to suit every taste, the Podwabbit Network is sure to please even the most discerning of listeners. 04:33 - Where he’s from, where he’s been, and where he calls home now 07:19 - How he discovered Podcast Junkies 10:41 - “Inner-sation” - Kwesi’s first stab at podcasting 14:50 - The origins of Kwesi Wabbit and the Podwabbit Network 17:55 - His background in tech and Podwabbit’s most popular show 19:02 - Sports Chop Block and his other shows on the Podwabbit Network 22:39 - How much time he spends producing the shows on Podwabbit 24:34 - “Perfect is the enemy of done” - being OK with not being perfect 26:22 - Going remote with his portable podcasting gear 30:01 - Podcast Movement 32:43 - His search for the most affordable ear buds 33:44 - His passion for podcasting 36:11 - How he came up with the name for the Pajama Dialogues podcast 37:10 - Working from home 37:48 - My dog, Disco 38:35 - His full-time gig and his podcast, Intentional Grounding 42:46 - Stories from the ER and what he’s learned from those experiences 46:57 - Why his podcast network reminds me of the movie, Inside Out 47:53 - Why he didn’t want to have just one podcast and his idea for another show 50:08 - The Comfortably Numb podcast and his “buffet” of podcasts 52:54 - The Found Podcast and his thoughts on censorship in podcasting 56:10 - iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 58:16 - What he would like to do to attract more people to the podcasting medium 59:28 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 01:00:16 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 01:01:26 - The origin of his name, Kwesi Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/kwesi-hankins-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I’m happy to have Rob Greenlee, the Head of Podcast Content at Spreaker back on the show to talk about all things podcasting. Rob is a seasoned podcaster and veteran in the podcasting space. He hosts the Spreaker Live Show and is the co-host of the New Media Show along with Todd Cochrane where they’ve been talking about what’s happening in podcasting for the past five years. On today’s show, Rob shares with us what he sees happening in the world of podcasting and its future, the rise of podcasting events across the U.S. and abroad, the upcoming panels he’s moderating at this years Podcast Movement, and more superb insight about podcasting that you don’t want to miss. 05:06 - The struggle of keeping up with your favorite podcasts 07:18 - Why people lose interest in the podcasts they listen to 10:41 - His podcast, The New Media Show with Todd Cochrane 14:35 - The topics The New Media Show focuses on 17:27 - The problem with Soundcloud as a podcasting platform 20:20 - Podcast hosting companies and their commitment to podcasters 22:11 - What Spreaker thinks about the future of podcasting 24:51 - The rise of more and more podcast hosting platforms 28:34 - The live podcasting space 34:12 - The “explosion” of podcasting events in the U.S. 36:11 - Radio vs Podcast content 37:47 - Are music radio stations in trouble? 38:44 - Podcast Movement Conference 40:01 - The National Association of Broadcasters Conference courting podcasts 42:43 - The panels he’s moderating at Podcast Movement 2017 47:04 - The possibility of a universal format to export podcast episodes to other platforms 49:13 - The Dynamic Ad Insertion tutorial training he’s helping lead at Podcast Movement 50:16 - Are Dynamic Ad Insertions right for you and your podcast? 53:39 - The growing number of new podcasters at podcasting conferences Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/rob-greenlee-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nicole Abboud is the founder of Abboud Media and the Gen Why Lawyer podcast. A lawyer by trade, she soon came to the realization after practicing law for five years that it wasn’t the career she wanted for the rest of her life. So in 2015, after having conversations with young lawyers about their experiences practicing law, she decided to launch Gen Why Lawyer which eventually inspired her to stop practicing law and follow her passion of starting her own business - helping lawyers better brand themselves, millennial style. Nicole’s voice is helping inspire millennials and others not willing to settle for the status-quo to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. 03:16 - Where I first met Nicole 05:25 - Which podcast got her interested in starting her podcast, Gen Why Lawyer 06:20 - Her background as a lawyer and how she got the idea to start her podcast 07:36 - When she was first bit by the entrepreneurial bug 08:45 - Leaving her law career to build her own business 09:27 - How going out on her own has changed what she covers on Gen Why Lawyer 10:31 - Her listener base 11:20 - How her guests left practicing law and the types of businesses they’ve opened 13:13 - Why she thinks Gen Why Lawyer has received great exposure 16:39 - What her parents thought when she started podcasting 17:19 - Her family’s ethnicity/heritage 19:02 - The concerns her parents had when she stopped practicing law 20:26 - What it was about practicing law that burnt her out 21:51 - The 9 to 5 employee mindset vs the entrepreneur mindset 24:19 - Compassionate Management 27:25 - When she realized that Compassionate Management was something she should pay attention to 29:03 - Defining Compassionate Management 30:06 - Holacracy 31:22 - The organizations she was involved with in high school 32:40 - The new podcast, What Trump Can Teach Us About Constitutional Law 34:23 - How she’s grown as a podcast host 35:56 - The episode of Gen Why Lawyer that stands out to her 38:35 - How podcasting has changed the way she interacts with people in person 39:11 - Is she an introvert or extrovert? 39:40 - What makes her uncomfortable talking to people “in real life” 43:02 - The ideas she first had for starting her own business 47:24 - Who she would love to have on her podcast 49:45 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 52:42 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 55:47 - What has her excited about returning to her podcast Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/nicole-abboud-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Claire Duffy has worked as a screenwriter for over a decade and has loved films ever since she was a child. Her passion in movies led her to attend drama school and study directing. Later in life she worked in theatre in London and then attended film school in Vancouver. Now she is pursuing a new form of expression - podcasting. Her podcast, Women of Hollywood Land explores women in films from the 1910 and 1920’s and Claire couldn’t be more perfect for this new role. I was fortuitous enough to find her via Twitter and I’m excited to share her story and what you can expect to hear on Women of Hollywood Land. 04:58 - The first time she considered screenwriting as a career path 06:51 - Looking back at her journey on becoming a screenwriter 08:45 - Her earliest movie memory 11:13 - How her fascination with films started 13:54 - The first screenplay she wrote while at film school and the start of her blog 15:35 - How she got the idea to start her podcast, Women of Hollywood Land 17:19 - Her passion for female dominated films and filmmakers 19:01 - Her “ready, set, go” approach with things 20:51 - Where she went for information to get her podcast up and running 24:21 - How her podcast is being received 29:06 - Where she grew up and where she’d like her ashes to be scattered 31:11 - The first podcast she ever heard 31:45 - The intimacy of podcasting 33:48 - The Sleep With Me Podcast and what she finds interesting about podcasting 35:21 - Lost Hollywood films 38:25 - What to expect down the road with Women of Hollywood Land 40:07 - Other early Hollywood podcasts and what makes hers different 42:02 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 43:35 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/claire-duffy-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Amanda Doughty is the creator of the Great Beer Adventure podcast and a craft beer connoisseur. She travels with beer (sometimes on planes) to help show people just how great it is and documenting her adventures through her podcast. The Great Beer Adventure Podcast is more than just a tasting show, it dives deep into the hows and whys of craft brewing while spotlighting the individuals responsible for contributing to this growing movement. 06:45 - Why she loves podcasting, craft beer and why she travels with beer 08:02 - Her plans to start a TV show about craft beer 10:35 - How her TV show would be different than other craft beer shows 15:30 - My artsy Vampire movie picks 17:23 - Stephen King fun fact and my love of his books 19:45 - Crossing state lines with alcohol and Maine’s role in Prohibition 23:38 - The reason she started the Great Beer Adventure podcast 24:25 - How to seal your cooler when flying 25:29 - Why it’s difficult to get a beer company to sponsor her podcast 29:13 - The advertisers that are the best match for her show 33:14 - Her podcast gear 35:27 - The two different types of events she attends to showcase her podcast 38:34 - The time I interviewed Danny Peña and the Gamertag Radio crew at CBS Studios 40:07 - The best ever Show Notes and how she uses social media to grow her platform 42:39 - Her thoughts on collaborating with other beer podcasts 47:45 - Edible six-pack beer rings 53:26 - Her first beer story 59:13 - What sets the Great Beer Adventure apart from other beer shows 01:02:28 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 01:04:51 - What she’s changed her mind about recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/amanda-doughty-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jay Soderberg, a.k.a. PodVader, emerged from the radio broadcasting world and is now fully immersed in podcasting. He’s been the Head of Content at BlogTalkRadio since 2014 and previously worked at ESPN for 16 years, spending his last eight years there as the lead producer for all their podcasts. He is the host and founder of the Next Fan Up podcast and a big champion for independent podcasters. As Jay puts it, he’s “fighting for the little guy” so they all have a seat at the table when podcasting becomes too big for the world to ignore. Fortunately, BlogTalkRadio helps him advance this narrative by helping podcasters get better at what they do, grow their audience, and monetize their shows. I’m happy Jay entered the podcasting arena and confident that the future of podcasting will be better off because of him. 07:01 - How he got the name, ‘PodVader’ 09:00 - How he’s seen podcasting explode and the corporate vs the independent podcast 10:33 - What got him into podcasting and who influenced him early on 13:53 - Eric Hutchinson’s theme song for the Fantasy Focus podcast 15:06 - The Coke Zero campaign 17:10 - How the audience driven Coke Zero ad got started 19:19 - Matthew Berry’s background and podcasting experience 22:42 - The “It” factor - what makes a great podcast 25:13 - His love of radio, the “Lego Tapes” and his desire to become a radio broadcaster 32:15 - Can radio and podcasting co-exist? 34:37 - Adam Curry’s Podcaster Pro audio device 39:49 - His time at ESPN and working for Andy Toh at Blog Talk Radio 41:38 - Andy Toh as the Bill Belichick of podcasting 44:30 - What does Blog Talk Radio do and how can it help podcasters? 52:58 - Host read ads on Blog Talk Radio 01:05:06 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 01:05:58 - What he’s changed his mind about recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/jay-soderberg-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dan Franks is one of three founders of Podcast Movement; a weekend gathering for anyone who is interested in or involved with podcasting that is chock full of speakers, panels, and breakout sessions from some of the most influential people in the industry. 2017 marks the fourth year of Podcast Movement and I spoke to Dan about how it got started, the challenges of planning for such a big event, and how he fell into the world of podcasting. 07:26 - The influx of podcasters who are no longer around 08:59 - Why some podcasts last and others don’t 10:58 - The first person who got him interested in podcasts 15:04 - When he knew he wanted to start his own podcast 17:02 - The approach he took when he interviewed John Lee Dumas on the Entrepreneur Showdown podcast 18:44 - What he learned from the Men Seeking Tomahawks podcast 20:41 - Understanding when it’s time to retire your podcast 24:23 - How Podcast Movement got started 27:19 - The Podcast Movement creators 30:00 - Launching Podcast Movement through Kickstarter and the lessons learned 33:58 - People’s misconceptions on the profitability of Podcast Movement 36:12 - How he started working for Midroll 38:16 - How it feels to be seen as a role model in the podcasting space 40:39 - Highlighting minority podcasters and other underrepresented groups 42:34 - The speaker submission process at Podcast Movement 44:10 - New apps appearing at Podcast Movement to help monetize your podcast 46:12 - The challenges of planning for an event like Podcast Movement 49:33 - Who in his family is surprised about the life he’s made around podcasting 50:38 - His biggest supporters 53:10 - How he manages the people wanting to be a part of his inner circle 54:20 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 55:02 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 55:49 - His attraction to event planning and live events 57:30 - Balancing the big name podcasters with the independent creators 59:48 - Working with the agents for the speakers at Podcast Movement Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/dan-franks-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ilana Levine is a seasoned actress from New Jersey who got her start on Broadway and later made it to the “silver screen” where she has appeared in such films as Failure to Launch, Confessions of a Shopaholic, and Friends with Kids. She is also a director and newly minted podcaster where she interviews fellow actors on her hit podcast, Little Known Facts. Although she’s new to podcasting, Ilana's gift for making her guests feel safe and at ease is proof that she belongs in this arena. And because she approaches this newest endeavor with the same passion, commitment, and dedication that made her such a successful actress, it’s no wonder why Little Known Facts has been so well received. 09:06 - Why Ilana started her podcast, Little Known Facts, and the person behind the idea 13:51 - Where her skill for great conversation comes from 18:14 - Her interview with Octavia Spencer 20:59 - How she feels about people wanting to talk to her about podcasting instead of acting and the two criteria to be on her show 23:43 - Why she decided to transition away from theatre and Broadway 25:19 - Unexpected opportunities and connections arising from podcasting 28:46 - Jumping headfirst into the podcasting landscape and what she wants to offer with Little Known Facts 32:42 - Her Blue Apron sponsorship and Sweet and Sour Salmon with Bok Choy and Ginger Fried Rice recipe overload 37:56 - The story of when she knew she wanted to become an actress 40:26 - The person who inspired her to pursue an acting career 42:31 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 44:17 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 46:11 - Using her podcast as a platform to talk about important causes and organizations 49:58 - Her first Broadway play with Alan Alda and the incredible lesson she learned from him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/ilana-levine-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Niel Guilarte has had a love affair with movies for as long as he can remember and now he makes them for a living. As founder of his production company, Wildstyle Media Group, his podcast, All Things Post, and as a documentary film maker, Niel is the quintessential entrepreneur juggling multiple projects and tasks all at once and delivering quality content through various forms of media. Tune in to find out how he got started in film, how shooting homicide video for the police department helped hone his craft, how being a self-taught content creator didn’t stop him from going after his dreams and his previous life as a DJ and his love of freestyle music and vinyl records. 05:20 - The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary and The Messengers Podcast 06:57 - How Niel got involved with The Messengers film 08:19 - Niel’s background 15:48 - His most important film project 19:15 - Our love of freestyle music, turntables, and vinyl records 23:59 - How I used to schlep my DJ equipment around back in the day 26:05 - Legends of Freestyle Podcast idea 27:52 - Freestyle music - an audio history 30:49 - Shooting homicide video for the Orlando Police Department and how it helped improve his craft 37:16 - “Doing” in order to achieve your goals 38:58 - Niel’s big year 41:07 - Attracting the right people to detract “the haters” 45:14 - Where his positive outlook comes from 47:34 - Niel’s advice to the PJ tribe 49:22 - “Leveling up” and mentoring others 52:16 - The mentors who’ve helped shape his future 54:15 - All Things Post Podcast 55:29 - How he’s landing the big guests for his podcast 01:00:44 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 01:01:26 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 01:02:42 - What his family means to him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/niel-guilarte-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Krisztina ‘Z’ Holly is the host of The Art of Manufacturing Podcast where she interviews the entrepreneurs, founders, and CEO’s that are pushing the boundaries of the manufacturing world in Los Angeles and is the founder of Make it in LA. Before she started podcasting she studied Engineering at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA and she created the first ever TEDx Talks while working at the University of Southern California (TEDxUSC) where she curated and hosted the talks for four years. 08:26 - Why she became interested in podcasting 11:39 - Where her high standards come from 14:34 - The story behind creating the first ever TEDx Talks 18:36 - What she learned about pitching ideas from putting TEDx together 21:19 - The decision making process 26:22 - Her, “I Have an Idea” folder 27:38 - Her dad and the invention he’s been working on 33:12 - Her experience of attending MIT as a woman 41:48 - The kind of guests she likes having on her podcast 44:58 - What she thinks make a really good interview 47:04 - How I select my Podcast Junkies guests 49:30 - My Venn Diagram 53:17 - Her most challenging interviews 54:30 - Her conversation with Dov Charney 59:13 - The type of guests she gets excited about having on her show 1:01:49 - That time she did an interview with a convicted murderer 1:06:07 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 1:07:00 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/z-holly-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lee Silverstein is a survivor of childhood cancer and was later diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer in 2011 after undergoing a routine colonoscopy. When he attended a podcasters meet-up in 2014 he was inspired to start his own podcast, the Colon Cancer Podcast, where he provides people the hope and support they need when they are told they have cancer. By providing cancer survivors and caretakers a platform to share their stories, Lee is a constant inspiration for the many people who have been affected by colon cancer. 06:57 - The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary 08:55 - How he felt about seeing himself on the “big screen” 09:34 - His colon cancer diagnosis 11:17 - How his idea for the Colon Cancer Podcast started 15:12 - How his community of supporters has helped provide the fuel for his podcast 16:55 - The first time he realized his podcast was making an impact on people’s lives 21:36 - A.G.E. and how spending time at the gym has helped him deal with his cancer 23:07 - How having a positive attitude has helped him battle cancer 27:16 - The factors that impacted his self-confidence growing up 28:46 - My older sister who passed away from leukemia 30:01 - What he remembers about having cancer as a child 31:00 - His fondest TV show memory 32:07 - The story of his connection with Greg Trout 34:44 - Determining who he wants on the podcast and finding topics for the show 36:38 - How having his podcast has helped him expand his own knowledge of cancer 38:23 - Podcasting as a cancer patient 42:46 - How he landed his first sponsor 45:17 - How his confidence has grown as a podcaster 47:49 - The events and communities of Chris Krimitsos 53:03 - His next podcast goals 55:48 - The tutelage of Glen the Geek 57:01 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 59:15 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/lee-silverstein-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

To celebrate my three year anniversary of Podcast Junkies, I had the pleasure of speaking with podcasting veteran, Gary Leland. Although Gary is a well-known Hall of Fame podcaster, there is so much more to him that makes him tick. I was so honored that Gary shared so many incredible stories from his life that he hasn’t shared before so we could all get to know him better. I love bringing you these great conversations and I want to thank you for listening, for continuing to listen and I’m humbled to have you as part of the Podcast Junkies family. 03:44 - His online stores and businesses 09:18 - His view on inventions and ideas 10:59 - His mini-blinds and wallpaper business 19:09 - Innovations in wallpaper 21:18 - Why the wallpaper business fell from grace, what took its place, and its resurgence 25:13 - What it’s like working with his wife, Kathy 29:58 - What attracted him to Kathy 30:56 - What has changed about him over time 33:04 - When he realized Facebook was going to be a tool for business 33:37 - Pinball machines 35:18 - What he misses doing 36:27 - His two fondest surfing memories 48:35 - His childhood and growing up with guns 54:04 - How policing has changed and his run-ins with the law 01:07:03 - His very first business and the first time he got screwed in business 01:10:13 - Beating chess phenom Bobby Fischer 01:14:08 - Sneaking into sporting events Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/3ybonus-gary-leland-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As a former teacher for 10 years, Adam Lewis Walker decided to break away from the traditional classroom setting and life as a career professor in order to teach people more about success rather than academics. With an extensive background in teaching and a lot of hard work, Adam is now a best selling author and keynote speaker, a mentor and coach for entrepreneurs, and founder of the Awaken Your Alpha podcast. 09:17 - People who love to complain and how to avoid becoming one 12:11 - Where he was when he ad the idea for the Awaken Your Alpha podcast 16:04 - The most surprising thing he discovered when he started podcasting 19:36 - Being a teacher in South London 22:32 - What motivated him to become a teacher 24:33 - Sports and the struggles of being an athlete in England 28:02 - His Olympic pole vaulting aspirations 28:58 - His first entrepreneurial adventure 31:24 - His first real business 34:41 - The biggest take-away from his first business 43:40 - The mentor who shaped who he his today 50:50 - How valuable and helpful a coach can be 53:42 - Our future business and Shark Tank pitch 56:13 - His view on bullying and addressing the topic with his kids 01:01:58 - What he’s changed his mind about recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/adam-lewis-walker-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In just two short years, Ramona Rice has gone from someone who didn’t even know what a podcast was to birthing three different podcasts, changing careers and working for Podcast Websites, and most recently starting a podcast with her mother. Ramona is loved and adored in the podcasting community and after listening to my conversation with her I think you’ll know why. 04:29 - Her Super Powers 07:00 - How she discovered podcasting 07:44 - How the Sports Gal Pal podcast came to existence 10:15 - What she learned from starting the Sports Gal Pal podcast 12:55 - How and why she got into sports 13:12 - Who she originally wanted to target with the Sports Gal Pal podcast 14:17 - One of the most famous people she had on her podcast 15:10 - Reaching out to potential guests via Twitter 16:35 - The reason she thinks she was able to land big guests on her show 20:43 - What she got out of the 2015 NMX conference 27:49 - We Should Not Be Friends podcast and what made her a better podcaster/interviewer 34:47 - Her next podcast project, Spapreneur 35:53 - Podcasting with her mother 40:19 - The Messengers - A Podcast Documentary 41:45 - Why she stopped the Sports Gal Pal podcast 42:54 - What she feels is missing in the podcast industry 44:24 - What she’s learning from improv comedy and how it’s helping her 46:00 - Why she thinks she talks so fast 48:03 - Her first recollection of demanding attention 55:02 - Her kids watching her podcast 59:41 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 01:01:03 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:04:11 - Her advice to new podcasters Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/ramona-rice-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tina Conroy is the host of The Intuitive Woman Podcast and what is known as an Intuitive - a person who taps into their guides to get a message. She helps other women develop their innate power of intuition and she is also a devout practitioner of Reiki, Energy Healing and a yoga teacher. We dive into where I met her, the story of the first time she tapped into her intuitive side and how she turned her intuition into her life’s work. 05:37 - When she first got the idea to start her own podcast 09:40 - Our back pains 13:24 - The importance of listening to your body 14:10 - What an Intuitive is 14:54 - The first time she tapped into her intuitive side 20:13 - Oracle cards and the story of The Oracle 22:20 - How her intuition paved the path to her life’s journey 27:06 - Her challenges as an entrepreneur 27:52 - Abundance/Scarcity mindset 30:50 - The spiritual community in Long Island, NY 32:08 - How her friends and family have reacted to her spiritual path and career 35:22 - Lessons she’s learned from podcasting 38:31 - The, “Are you making money podcasting” question everyone asks 39:04 - The corporate environment vs the entrepreneurial circles 41:48 - Feeling comfortable with your spirituality 44:15 - The Balloon Effect 46:58 - What’s misunderstood about her 47:51 - The funny and silly side of her 48:57 - What she’s most proud of accomplishing Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/tina-conroy-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Since practically the age of two, Tina Dietz has always felt comfortable with a microphone in her hands and that easiness and her background as a therapist has since led her to become a very regarded interviewer, coach, consultant, and podcaster. She is the founder of Start Something Creative Business Solutions where she helps people launch businesses, podcasts and audio books. We cover a lot of great topics that is sure to enlighten even the most seasoned podcasters and entrepreneurs. 05:33 - Why she loves going to podcasting conferences 06:04 - The Messengers - A Podcast Documentary and how she is involved 10:51 - Podcasts and podcasting as a means of therapy 12:51 - What the impetus for starting her podcast was 16:01 - Her early childhood recordings 16:32 - What she did the first time someone handed her a microphone 17:41 - How she became so comfortable behind a microphone 18:15 - Performance Anxiety 19:35 - How to use your complaints and upsets to quickly and creatively solve issues 25:57 - Who she was grateful for and surprised to have on her podcast 29:20 - The price one pays for being famous 29:54 - Realizing there is an audience who wants to hear great conversations 32:11 - How she helps her clients face their fears of starting a new business venture 36:42 - Best practices you can implement to find success 38:05 - Business plans 39:38 - The Nayada Institute of Massage and a new massage modality 42:22 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 44:39 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 45:18 - The books she’s reading/listening to now 46:26 - Her vision of 10,000 thriving businesses Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/tina-dietz-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Engel Jones is the host of the 12 Minute Convos where he has had more than 1000 conversations with incredible people in a span of three months. He’s passionate about podcasting and speaking to people about their potential. Our conversation is a beautiful dance that crescendos into a deep philosophical examination of The Ego, recognizing abundance, and the importance of giving without expecting anything in return. You’re going to want to listen to this one through your favorite headphones or earbuds. 03:51 - “The Record.” 06:04 - The concept behind the 12 Minute Convos. 08:54 - The intimacy of podcasting. 11:05 - Who he learned to ask the right questions from 12:30 - When Engel Met Harry. 15:39 - One of the challenges podcasters face. 17:21 - The food in Trinidad. 19:19 - Angel vs Engel. 21:08 - The importance of getting the pronunciation of your guest’s name correct. 23:09 - When his interest in self-discovery began. 26:09 - Where Harry gets his energy for a conversation from. 29:54 - Connecting with others through his guitar playing. 31:48 - The importance of having a story. 34:53 - Who he learned how to put people at ease from. 36:16 - What inspires him to speak to people about their potential? 37:17 - Abundance. 38:01 - Giving. 39:33 - The Ego. 43:13 - What does it take to push his buttons? 44:42 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about himself? 47:00 - Who has been the most surprised by who he’s become as a person? 50:14 - What has he changed his mind about recently? 50:31 - The appeal of Walmart and what he’s always wanted to learn to do. 53:36 - The word, ‘manly’ and the negative connotations and stigmas words can have. 55:29 - Brining into alignment the masculine and the feminine. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/engel-jones-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode I talk with the husband and wife duo behind Planted in Miami, a podcast about conscious living in the Magic City. We do a deep dive into their inspirations, why they transitioned to a plant-based diet and how podcasting made them take the leap to quit their 9-5 jobs. There are lots of laughs but also great insight into the entrepreneurial life and all it entails. 04:27 - How they learned to start podcasting 07:05 - Who influenced their podcast 08:56 - Podcast format (husband and wife) 09:33 - Planted in Miami origin 15:25 - What prompted their move to a plant-based diet 22:01 - Harry’s reason for turning vegetarian 24:56 - Jeanette’s audition on American Idol 28:49 - How they met 29:32 - Why they left their 9 to 5 jobs 33:29 - Their new business venture 34:47 - Alex’s advice for wannabe entrepreneurs 35:11 - The two things they spend their money on 38:50 - Katie Krimitsos Podfest presentation 39:40 - The importance of intellectual property 44:31 - Why having a support group is important 46:15 - How accountability calls can help entrepreneurs 49:16 - Structuring your work day 01:02:27 - Getting comfortable with your voice 01:04:07 - What has Alex changed his mind about recently? 01:05:03 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Jeanette? 01:07:07 - The influence of Latino culture 01:08:34 - Alex’s opinion on Kenny G Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/jeanette-and-alex-ruiz-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week’s episode is an engaging discussion the host of The Podcast Engineering School. Originally from New Jersey, he now calls Colorado Springs home. Naturally the conversation starts off techy, and we understand how Chris got his engineering start. It’s a testament to his varied interests that end up on the subject of meditation! 03:00 - The value of the Podfest conference 04:45 - How Harry ended up at Podfest 06:00 - Chris’ experience with a podcast studio 08:00 - What Chris found in Alaska 10:30 - The struggles of keeping up with technology 12:10 - The beauty of a mobile existence 14:00 - The day the internet broke! 15:50 - The genesis of Chris interest in technology 17:30 - Why was there a need to bring engineering skills to podcasting? 23:00 - Recommended settings for an episode MP3? 27:00 - The challenges with Harry’s new podcasting course 29:00 - Partnering with companies doing interesting things in this space 32:00 - Daniel J. Lewis’ Podcasters Society Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/chris-curran-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As host of Marketing to Crush Your Competitors, Fabienne has demonstrated the power of consistency, with over 250 episodes published to-date. Coming from a competitive background she understands the importance of striving to do your best but always in an ethical way. She understands clearly that podcasters need to remember that they are the owners of their show, and should always be directing the conversation. 02:45 - Quick chat with Soren Pederson, Product Specialist at Shure 07:07 - Thoughts on theming days 08:40 - Importance of a partner to hold you accountable 12:45 - Individuality with a business partner 15:10 - How Fabienne met Vernon Ross 16:25 - The genesis of the podcast 17:15 - The importance of leveraging influencers 20:00 - Return guests are Hall of Famers 22:00 - Fabienne’s competitive nature 27:00 - Don’t forget the listener 30:00 - Why your marketing always needs to be a part of your personality 31:00 - Why Andrew Warner inspires Fabienne 33:40 - Something Fabienne’s changed her mind about recently 34:10 - What is the one most misunderstood thing about Fabienne Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/fabienne-raphael-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Keith Tomasek is the host of The Inadequate Life and a professor at. He’s a great guy and super fan of the show, having worn the Podcast Junkies t-shirt on Day 1 of his podcasting class. He’s also a masterful interviewer and gives us some great insights in to how make your guest shine! He shares the challenges of living with Crohn’s Disease. A really insightful gem for podcasters. 11:15 - Keith’s family history and their t-shirt biz experience 13:20 - How did Keith’s podcasting class go? 16:00 - My experience teaching a class at General Assembly 19:30 - Podcasters’ obsession with landing a sponsor 24:00 - How best to position yourself to a sponsor 27:35 - Origins of The Inadequate Life podcast 29:35 - Tips on getting the most out of your show’s name and author field 32:10 - What drove Keith to start a podcast, and his connection to Marc Maron 35:00 - How the podcast grew a relationship with Chilina Kennedy 37:50 - Keith’s performing background 45:10 - How has Keith improved as a host? 47:00 - The challenges of consistency 53:00 - The moment when Keith got a bit emotional 56:10 - A story from his father that really resonated with Keith 01:01:05 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Keith  Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/keith-tomasek-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Richard and Shawn are the comedic hosts of The Language of Bromance, a podcast where they laugh about things they go through, stories in the news and even getting serious discussing issues like net neutrality. Every so often their friendship turns to a bitter reality with their nerdiest creation, the draft episodes, an original take on a “Best Of” or a “Top 10” list. In this episode, you will discover the nature of why they started the podcast, why they’re continuing and how it’s actually helped them forge a fantastic friendship. 09:03 - How did Shawn & Richard come up with the name of his podcast? 10:40 - Inspired by Kevin Smith of SMODCAST to do a podcast --which turned out to be a great way to catch up with your best friend 14:40 - “Audio voyeurism” at its finest 17:45 - From horror movies to D&D to podcasting: the origin of their friendship 24:20 - How their friendships have changed over the years 27:45 - Making it a priority of pruning friendships - only if you think it’s worth it 32:00 - Importance of family support along the podcasting journey 35:11 - The guys recount the response they received while explaining the concept of their show at Podcast Movement. 38:38 - Being lovingly referred to as “The Bromance Guys” 41:50 - Inspiring others to go and share your unique story 46:25 - What has the feedback been like of the show? 50:35 - Have they come across anything in the course of the episodes that they didn’t know about one another? 51:12 - What does the future of the show look like? 56:20 - What has Richard changed his mind about recently? 58:00 - What is the one misunderstood thing about Shawn? 59:19 - What has recently gotten the both of them excited about? Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/shawn-and-richard-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Gary Jenkins is the host of the true crime podcast, Gangland Wire, which recounts his stories of true organized crime true as a Kansas City Police Detective. With twenty-five years on the police force, Gary has a lot of stories to tell! His enthusiasm for learning new technologies and passion for actively participating on these platforms enable him to genuinely connect with his listeners. Gary and I dive into some stories on the police force and we discuss the origins of the podcast. 08:35 – The podcast’s focus on the west side mafia and serial killers. 11:40 – How did Gary come up with the name of his podcast? 13:25 – The AHA moment when Gary realized through podcasting he could share his crime stories in an innovative way. 17:25 – His co-host, Aaron, is an interesting guy! 21:30 – A checkered past living in Kansas City didn’t stop Gary from getting a job as a cop. 24:45 – Bringing together your neighbors, thanks to crime and Facebook. 29:20 – An incident made Gary realize he didn’t have the police “edge” anymore, 35:00 – Gary is proud of his documentary film. 40:15 – Channeling Jerry Lewis with a fundraiser episode. 43:25 – Gary clears up the myth -- does an undercover police officer have to admit they are a cop if asked? 44:00 – Other countries are fascinated with the glorification of organized crime. 46:30 – Harry and Gary share sound advice for fellow podcasters. 49:00 – What is the one most misunderstood thing about Gary? 50:00 – How the Buddhist practice has helped Gary control his negative thoughts. 52:00 – What has changed Gary’s mind recently? Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/gary-jenkins-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mike Murphy is a one man band and the host of Mike Murphy Unplugged. He is a podcast helper, tutorial maker, and each of his podcast episodes follows a very specific theme or topic. Mike has been podcasting consistently for the last three years, but who is the man behind the mic? Find out on this week’s show! 03:15 - Why did Mike decide to podcast about podcasts? 04:55 - Mike talks about his recording gear! 09:25 - When you become a podcaster, consuming podcasts starts to decrease. 14:35 - Why did Mike decide to have a theme for every single one of his episodes? 16:40 - Mike knows his topics will begin to repeat soon, and he doesn’t know how he’ll deal with it just yet. 18:45 - What kind of feedback has Mike gotten from his listeners? 20:55 - Mike sometimes isn’t sure if what he’s saying is really resonating with his audience. 23:00 - Mike talks about his love for yoga. 27:30 - Mike started small, when it came to his social media presence, but now he has increased his exposure to other platforms, because he wants others to know that he’s out there! 29:35 - Instagram has been Mike’s favorite choice so far. 31:20 - You have to put yourself out there, especially when it comes to your brand. 32:30 - What kinds of activities does Mike do to keep himself ‘sane’ and ‘well-rounded’? 38:45 - Will Mike be at any of the podcast conferences this upcoming year? 43:20 - Is anybody in Mike’s family surprised about Mike’s podcasting hobby? 47:00 - Podcasting is so great, because it shows introverts a new low-pressure way to interact with others. 51:50 - What is Podcaster Toolkit about? 57:10 - This year Mike has been focusing on trying to simplify things. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/mike-murphy-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Katie Krimitsos is the ever-so-passionate host of Biz Women Rock! Katie and I talk about our spirituality, and putting the right energy out in the world. If that’s too much woo-woo, then bear with us. We do also dive into what really drives Katie, what to do when people have these ‘should’ expectations towards you and your business, and how to not get caught up in the competition. 05:50 - Where does Katie’s drive to help others come from? 07:55 - Did Katie have a mentor while she was in corporate America? 09:45 - What does family mean to Katie? 14:00 - Katie thanks her parents for winning at parenting. 16:30 - Birthdays are such a big deal for mothers. 20:15 - These days you can find me signing emails with hearts, and giving people good vibes! 22:30 - Be who you are. You attract the best people that way! 30:20 - This convo might be getting a bit too woo-woo! 33:35 - Katie is vegan...ish. 36:45 - Has Katie noticed her podcast changing, as she grows as a person? 41:25 - There are a lot of people who are close to Katie, who believe she ‘should be’ doing x task or thing in her business. 42:00 - But at the end of the day, Katie is the only one who knows what’s right for her and her community. 43:35 - There’s always competition out there. Don’t get caught in that. 45:15 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about Katie? 47:55 - What has Katie changed her mind about recently? Full Show Notes: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/katie-krimitsos-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Glenn from ponies rolling in the water to educating podcasters on the powerful impact of building long-term relationships with sponsors, Glenn tells it like it is. He's adamant about why learning improv has been one of the keys to his success. Listen to why he decided the pickle wench at the Renaissance fair was going to be his wife, ideas about the next podcasting gold mine, and the Mongol Derby! 04:35 - Why Scooter is the world's most famous pony. 07:00 - Being around when iTunes got started 12:00 - Why the title sponsors re-signed up for next year's radiothon 12:35 - Where Glenn get's his drive to be first 14:00 - Why learning improv was one of the best things he's ever done 17:45 - Learning improv from Wayne Brady 18:15 - Meeting his wife at a Renaissance fair, a pickle wench 21:00 - Growing up with the Amish and black buggy Menonites 25:00 - A primer on riding styles 27:30 - Why the horse passion niche has been so successful 31:10 - What most people don't know about horses 35:20 - What is the Mongol Derby? 39:00 - A little horse history 45:00 - Who inspires Glenn 49:00 - Why magazines are ready for podcasting 56:00 - Go find the active engaged buyers 01:00:00 - What's the most misunderstood thing about Glenn? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/glenn-the-geek-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rob Dionne is the host of Open Sky Fitness, a podcast with an incredibly engaged community, who are all struggling with their weight loss journey. Rob shares tips on how he was able to really, really engage his audience, and why he decided to make a shift in his interviewing style, in order to present himself as the expert. 00:10 - This show is a bit overdue, because Rob and I were suppose to have this conversation after Podcast Movement 2015. 01:50 - Rob bought his first house two years ago. 05:30 - Where did the name, ‘Podcast Junkies,’ come from? 07:05 - Who inspired Rob to start his own podcast? 13:05 - It’s not a mystery trying to get people on your show. Just be open and ask them. 15:25 - How has Rob grown as a person, since he started his podcast? 18:05 - When Rob brought his wife onto the show, his download numbers doubled. 20:55 - Rob’s lead generation has completely changed, all because he created that podcast group. 24:10 - Rob hates it when the host on Facebook Live interrupts themselves just to answer user comments. Do a separate section for that! 32:05 - People want to connect with another human being. 33:00 - Most people struggle with their weight. Rob let himself go when he was 30, and the things that kept him healthy when he was 20 years old, weren’t working. 36:25 - Rob talks about his sister. 38:45 - Write down everything that you are eating. EVERYTHING! 41:10 - Rob’s sister didn’t even know what gluten meant. 44:40 - How did Rob get into fitness? 48:15 - Rob shares a client case study, about a guy who had horrible acid reflux. 51:00 - Whenever we take medication, it messes with our inner microbiome. 54:10 - Business and nutrition are unbelievably similar. 55:15 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about Rob? 01:00:40 - What has Rob changed his mind about recently? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/rob-dionne-interview/  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Have you ever found a note on the ground that was maybe meant for somebody else? Davy is fascinated by the origins of these notes, and has since created a magazine, and then a podcast, on uncovering the true meaning and stories behind these forgotten notes. Find out why Davy has such a fascination towards the lost note, on this week’s podcast! 05:25 - How long has Davy been a writer? 07:55 - Are writers functioning alcoholics? 10:25 - People aren’t in podcasting to be millionaires. 11:05 - When did Davy first listen to podcasts? 18:25 - How did Davy distribute the magazine in the very early days? 20:15 - Were there any specific stories that really stood out to Davy? 25:05 - Davy asks me how I first got into podcasting. 34:40 - For the longest time, Davy was so curious as to who these people were that were writing these random stories and notes. 35:55 - As technology has evolved, you really have to be in a certain type of state to sit down and write a note. 40:45 - In the magazine, Davy and his team change the names and any other identifying info of the people who wrote these letters. 41:30 - How does Davy approach the people who have written these ‘abandoned’ letters after all these years? 43:20 - Davy talks about his parents. 48:50 - Davy talks about the story behind episode 6, Rent-a-Friend. 53:00 - What’s something Davy has changed his mind about recently? 54:45 - Davy will be recording one of his podcasts live! FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/davy-rothbart-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Natalie Jennings is a photographer and the founder of A Face Project, which received a 2013 Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant of $10,000. Natalie discusses how aspiring podcasters can tap into their local community to get funding for their creative projects, where her love for podcasting stems from, and so much more, on this week’s episode! 03:50 - Natalie and I met at Podcast Movement. 05:40 - What did Natalie think of the talk I gave at Podcast Movement? 08:35 - Why did Natalie go to Podcast Movement? 10:50 - How does a photographer end up being a podcaster? 12:40 - Why does Natalie like Humans of New York? 16:15 - How did Natalie structure the format of her show? 20:00 - How did Natalie get a grant for her work? 28:50 - Natalie discusses the magazine she recently launched, which is an excellent companion to her photography and podcast. 35:15 - Natalie always feels slightly weird promoting her stuff. 40:35 - When it comes down to production, it’s all about storytelling. 46:35 - Where does Natalie’s creativity come from? 52:15 - Natalie wants to do this type of creative/podcasting work until the day she dies. 54:35 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about Natalie? 56:25 - What has Natalie changed her mind about recently? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/natalie-jennings-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After connecting via the Anchor application I was excited about the opportunity to connect with Ashley. She's been podcasting straight Monday through Sunday and as of this conversation has not missed a day, 180 plus episodes and counting. After going through the ups and downs of the online marketing world, she has now found her real voice and hit her stride. She's an open book and a genuine soul. 04:20 - How Ashley and Harry met 05:40 - Why 6 figures is bullshit 07:30 - Taking the 30-day podcast challenge 10:30 - There are thought leaders and "thought leaders" 15:15 - Overnight success does not just happen 17:35 - The importance of sharing the entire journey, good and bad 20:00 - How to handle requests you can easily Google! 22:30 - Where does this out-sized personality come from? 23:30 - Why she does a daily Facebook Live 24:20 - Ashley has always been a performer 26:30 - No one is going to give you permission 28:10 - Where she gets inspiration from. 29:30 - You don't have to tell people you're going to be vulnerable, just do it! 33:00 - You don't have just be one way 34:50 - Everyone is trying to keep up with the Joneses, but the Joneses are bankrupt! 38:10 - Harry and Ashley met on Anchor 43:00 - Ashley never originally planned on having guests 45:00 - 180+ daily episodes and counting! 47:00 - What has Ashley changed her mind about recently 51:00 - Thoughts on Tony Robbins FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/ashley-taylor-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★