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In this episode, Mike Wiston, CEO of MowPod, shares his inspiring journey from being a self-proclaimed ‘total mess up’ to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of understanding every aspect of a business and the value of hands-on experience.
Mike Wiston also discusses the role of AI in podcast audience growth and stresses the necessity of a strong organic growth strategy before implementing paid strategies.
Key Topics Include
- Community Building: The power of Facebook groups and the value of live events for networking.
- Relationships in Business: The significance of conversation and building relationships in networking and entrepreneurship.
- Podcasting Insights: The role of video in podcasting, the importance of clear goals and monetization strategies, and the challenges of monetizing podcasts in Japan.
- Entrepreneurial Advice: Tips on testing, staying organized, and seeking support from others.
Takeaways We Learned From Mike
- Understanding every aspect of a business is crucial for effective leadership.
- A strong organic growth strategy is essential before implementing paid strategies.
- Facebook groups can be a powerful tool for building a community and driving engagement.
- Live events provide opportunities for networking and building relationships.
- Conversation and relationships play a vital role in business success.
- Building relationships and having conversations are crucial in networking and entrepreneurship.
- Understanding others and connecting with them is more important than pushing your own product or agenda.
- Having a clear goal and strategy for monetization is essential in podcasting.
- Testing, staying organized, and seeking support from others are key to success in entrepreneurship.
- The podcasting scene in Japan faces challenges in monetization.
Listen To Past Episodes:
- Grow Your Podcast Audience with Spotify Comments
- Stop Stressing Over Brand Identity!
- The Top 5 Reasons LinkedIn Can Skyrocket The Organic Discoverability of Your Content
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