Value the growing podcast sector but don’t have the kit, the time or know-how to create, record and edit high-quality productions? For entrepreneurs, organizations, and groups looking to learn we offer face-to-face coaching and courses. After running The Bloody Vegans Podcast for two years, alongside a successful career with Apple, I finally decided to quit the day job and go out on my own helping others to create, edit and publish their own podcasts.
Show Notes
"Particularly in the line of work that I'm in, podcasting, I've discovered that it is almost a partnership between you and the customer. They are on the journey with you. They're part of your business, too. My early customers especially, and all the customers I've got now, actually shape what I do and how I do it - all the time."
🎙️ When is the right time to become an entrepreneur: podcasting as a business model.
00:43🎧 Two years in podcasting:
The Bloody Vegan Podcast shows that veganism is part of every walk of life.
02:59😅 Why Jim used the word
Bloody for his vegan podcast and how he became a podcast entrepreneur?
05:48🤩 Podcasting is a great medium that brings us together.
07:48✨ Jim worked in retail leadership for big companies but a love for podcasting made him start his company.
08:44🍏 Leaving Apple without burning bridges: pursuing his passion.
14:31👨💻 Excitement followed by denial, frustration and questioning: being comfortable with the flow.
16:01🎯 Customers are shaping your journey: partnership between entrepreneur and customers.
21:39🚧 Roadblocks are gifts: find a network in your field - it is so helpful and can be inspirational.
24:32⚡ In collaborative business relationships we can leverage each other's audiences and grow together.
28:29➡️ Entrepreneurs, you really don't need a full-time employee in the beginning.
30:08🌞 “Your business plan doesn't have to be set in stone” - be prepared to change it according to your customers.
31:46😎 Jim offers list of services for building podcasts.
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Thanks for listening to
Pivot, our vegan business interview podcast. This is recorded as a live streaming session, so I hope you’ll join us for future interviews as well! If you are feeling inspired but wondering how to take some actionable steps to improve your business, I invite you to explore our two premium paid podcasts,
Going Solo and
Fix It.