Intro

In this conversation, we hear about how Jonathan transitioned from a corporate career, through digital nomading, to becoming a podcast producer and community enabler. We hear about how his somewhat isolated upbringing as a foreign in rural Belgium created a lifelong desire for connection and being in contact with the wider community.

We hear about the impact of having worked on the Tim Ferriss podcast if only in a minor role, impacted his later business, and he shares lessons learned along the way.

We hear how and why Jonathan set up the Jackson Heights Insider newsletter
• a “new in-town meetup for newcomers in Jackson Heights”,

his focus on community engagement and local events.

experimental communal dinners using the Dnnr platform, and how he explores potential collaborations with local businesses and community leaders to enhance the newsletter's reach and impact.
He tells us about his agency, Spotlight Podcasting, which focuses on business podcasting for mission-driven organizations.
• He emphasizes the importance of strategy in podcast production, differentiating from competitors who focus solely on execution.
• Jonathan shares insights on client acquisition, including cold outreach and the Dream 100 client approach.

Jonathan closes with words of appreciation to his family, and reflects on the importance and value of getting involved in community events,
He is not just benefiting from other community activities but building and contributing. He is a living example of someone who is enjoying the journey of entrepreneurship.
Jonathan Baillie Strong https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonbstrong

Spotlight Podcasting http://www.spotlightpodcasting.com

Jackson Heights Insider https://jacksonheightsinsider.com

“New in the hood” coffee meetups https://luma.com/trkl4j1f?tk=4MKuBC

Jackson Heights Insider Dinner Club https://jacksonheightsinsider.dnnr.io

Adrian Cepeda https://www.theworldsboroughbookshop.com/

Rob Simmelkjaer New York Runners https://www.nyrr.org/
Jonathan Forgash http://queenstogether.org
Louis Howes School of Greatness podcast https://lewishowes.com/
Charlie Hoehn ... Recession-Proof Graduate https://www.charliehoehn.com/

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