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The Thank You Episode

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Podcaster Stories. As the show approaches the midwaypoint of Season 2, I just wanted to take this opportunityto say thank you.

Thank you toyou, the listeners, who have addedthis show to your regular listening habit, resulting in the show growing week on week since launch earlier this year.

Thank you to my guests:

for sharing their stories with me, and for being so open and gracious with their time while doing so.

Thank you to the kind folks who have left a review for Podcaster Stories,Reviews help other listeners like you find the show for themselves, so thank you. And if you want to leave a review of your own, simply go tolovethepodcast.com/podcasterstoriesand choose where you want to leave the review.

And thank you to the podcasting community for the way they’re alwayswilling to help others grow, and to the podcastingtech platformsthat make life easier for people like me to make a show like this. Companies like Squadcast, Auphonic, Focusrite, Samson, and Captivate, who turned out to be a podcast host so good I ended up joining their team!

Doing this show has been a real pleasure for me, and I’ve learned so much from those I’ve interviewed for the show, and those I’ve chatted with either online or via email. I hope you continue to enjoy, and I look forward to sharing more podcaster stories with you.

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Nate Garrison of The EXTRAordinary Podcast

In episode 5 of season 2 ofPodcaster Stories, I sit down with Nate Garrison of The EXTRAordinary Podcast.

The EXTRAordinary Podcast profiles ordinary people living extraordinary lives, who adhere to a lifestyle by design mindset.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how Nate’s show evolved from being a co-hosted show into a solo host
how the show came about from a personal development program that Nate created, the 8 Keys 2 Great
how Covid changed the way he records and plans his show
how he used to identify cities and advertise he was coming that way, to find guests for his show
how Nate identifies what he feels would make an interesting guest for his show and listeners
why he adheres to a lifestyleby design mindset
why Covid has seen both a positiveandnegative change in personal behaviours
how our lives have the chance to be redefined post-Covid
what the 18 month rule is for podcasting, and why he uses it
the two episodes that stand out for him
how his endurance sports lifestyle prepares him for handling disappointment in life
the moment he found he needed to step away from corporate life
why you should judge success by how your life meets your actual needs, versus your materialsuccesses
how his goal is to gain something fromevery guest he interviews
his plans for scaling his podcast, and why he’s looking forward to getting back to in-person interviews
why he has no interest in interviewing celebrities and uber-successful people
why meaningful conversations make for the best podcasts
why his biggest piece of advice for podcasters is to be consistent
why his parents are his heroes

Settle back for an enlightening talk about making and living by your own rules.

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Sarah St John of Frugalpreneur

In episode 4 of season 2 ofPodcaster Stories, I sit down with Sarah St John of the Frugalpreneur podcast.

Frugalpreneur shows people how to build a business on a bootstrapped budget, and interviews entrepreneurs to answer your questions about being successful online.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how the show originally started as a complementarypiece to market her book
how podcastingintroduces you to so many people that can help you
how her change to an interview-style show reignited her podcasting passion
how a lack of podcasting resources saw her starther own company to offer exactlythat
why she took almost a year off from her podcast, and how Covid presented an opportunity to relaunch
how the experience has been, compared to her expectations for it
how Covid has made her much more focused and consistent with her show
why she prefers the intimacy of podcasting
how her own networking opportunities have explodedthrough the podcast
how she found her love of entrepreneurship
the episodes that have stood out for her, and why
how she takes something away from every guest she has on her show
how she’s taken the best of her shows and created an online podcasting course
why she’s aiming to do more solo shows in 2021
what advice she’d give new podcasters
why being a guest on podcasts is so key to growing yourbusiness
why John Lee Dumas is her hero

Settle back for a look at entrepreneurship on a budget, and how podcasting can help drive the goals and results you’re looking for.

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Michael Levitt of the Breakfast Leadership Network

In episode of season 2 ofPodcaster Stories, I sit down with Michael Levitt of the Breakfast Leadership Network Show.

The Breakfast Leadership Network Show interviews global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and marketing experts to show the audience the right steps (no shortcuts!) to grow your business and your life.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

why he moved from only working with C-suite executives to companies looking to improve the mental well-being of their employees
how the pandemicis creating a tsunami of mental health issues and burnout at work
a report by Monster.com that showed 7/10 employees are suffering from burnout
why burnout and stress was ignored by business for so long
how insurance claims for mental health issues in the workplace are skyrocketing
why corporate initiatives around talking about mental health are key to a better work environment
why we, as humans, need better boundaries when it comes to how we live
how a nutritionist can help relieve stress and burnout
how stress is a key element in the cause of more than 20 chronic diseases
how Michael’s cardiac event in 2009 saw him realize the importance of nutrition and lifestyle
how government can increase healthier lifestyles by proper food pricing when it comes to good food versus junk food
how multitasking adds to our stress levels
how the over-subscription of antibiotics has hindered our ability to have a clean digestive system
how Michael’s Breakfast Leadership Show has evolved to include guests, and how that’s seen his show evolve exponentially
how the conversations on the podcast have helped him grow professionally
how podcasting is the equivalent of all your favourite radio shows in one playlist
how using themes for his weekdays helps Michael keep his stress under control
how a period of 369 days between 2009 and 2010 flipped his life completely, due to burnout
why he had to completely reinvent himself after that period
how the signs of burnout are visible, if we know how to recognize them
why we need to look at what others are doing, and give them the benefit of the doubt as opposed to getting stressed about their intentions
Michael’s goals for the future of his show and his idea of spin-offs in 2021
why he takes time off at the end of the year to relax, recharge, and revisit his goals
how podcasting has made it easy to connect with people you might struggle to have connected with pre-social media and internetdays
why Michael respects Alan Muhally as a leader, and why Winston Churchill is his favouriteleader of all time
how it’s lonely as a leader

Settle back for an insightful episode about not only leadership, but why – without looking after ourselves – there won’t be any leaders to start with.

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Jody Hanks and Chris Rash of The Digression Podcast

In episode 2 of season 2 ofPodcaster Stories, I sit down with Jody Hanks and Chris Rash of The Digression Podcast.

The Digression Podcast was born out of just about every conversation Chris and Jody ever had. What would ordinarily be a five-minute conversation easily becomes an hour and a half of asides, anecdotes, detours, transitions, tangents, war stories, wanderings, and ramblings.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how their 20+ year career in the US Air Force built their close friendship, and resulted in the podcast
how Chris “maintained people” and how that shaped his later life
how their show had been prepping itself for 10 years offline before becoming the podcast it is today
how afternoon scotch and sake drove their creative juices
why tech was their biggest challengewhenit came to starting the show
how the show grew from a once-a-month experiment to today’s free-flowing version
why engagement from their audience, and the feedback they get, is one of the best parts of doing the show
why their goal is to entertain, but to also discuss deeper topics on the show, like the militarydeaths at Fort Hood as well as sexual assault in the armed forces
how their own personal experiences offer insights into personal issues experienced in the military
why the Apollo Moon Landing episode they did for the 50th anniversary remains a favourite
how both Jody and Chris have a personal connection to these NASA missions
why they don’t let conspiracy theorists and flat earthers get to them
how they got involved in rebuilding programs at Fort Keesler in Biloxi, Mississippi, after Hurricane Katrina
how conditions were like an overseas deployment when it came to the facilities and hospital at Keesler
why it was key to rebuild the people and their morale first to start rebuilding the base
how Chris, his wife, and their newborn had to live in a ramshackle RV immediately after the birth
how they had to face two more hurricanes while they were rebuilding Keesler, and deal with the additional damage they brought
how the way a young airman graduating from Airman Leadership School was treated highlighted the changes that needed to be made at the base
why they had to change the lame squadron “cheer” into something more inspiring
how much of a culture change they had to initiate at the top
how they improved the fitness of those under their wing to be amongst the best on the base
how Jody and Chris have heard from people since they retired on why the processes and personal touch they put in place is missed
why the best way to go through life is to not take things too seriously
their best piece of advice for new podcasters

Settle back for an entertaining episode where two air force vets share their lessons on life, military service, building loyalty, and more.

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