Mike Wiston CEO of MowPod: Building Communities, Podcast Growth, Leadership and Crushing It As a Dad

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

1. Understanding every aspect of a business is crucial for effective leadership.
2. A strong organic growth strategy is essential before implementing paid strategies.
3. Facebook groups can be a powerful tool for building a community and driving engagement.
4. Live events provide opportunities for networking and building relationships.
5. Conversation and relationships play a vital role in business success.
6. Building relationships and having conversations are crucial in networking and entrepreneurship.
7. Understanding others and connecting with them is more important than pushing your own product or agenda.
8. Having a clear goal and strategy for monetization is essential in podcasting.
9. Testing, staying organized, and seeking support from others are key to success in entrepreneurship.
10. 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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