Episode 21: "Dominate Your Niche" with Darren Lee

In this extended episode, Darren Lee, Founder & CEO of Voics, and Podcast Host of Kickoff Sessions, joins Jeff Abracen to dig into how he built a 7-figure podcasting business from scratch, the importance of creating your own universe, how focus fuels success, learning through failure, why you should sell before you build, the importance of trust, the power of metrics, niching down and mastering simplicity, monetizing small audiences, leaning into your superpowers and overcoming the odds, why Bali is a haven for creators, personalized tips for my own business…and so much more!

Chapters

00:00 Intro
04:56 The Journey of Focus and Discipline
10:10 From Sports to Startups: A Reflective Shift
14:55 Building Connections and Trust
19:45 The Circle of Safety in Leadership
25:04 Generational Perspectives on Work Ethic
29:53 The Evolution of Entrepreneurship
33:09 Learning Through Experience
36:01 Mastering the Process
38:55 Building Skills for Success
42:13 The Importance of Measurement
46:01 Simplicity in Business
51:45 Selling Before Building
56:10 Finding Your Niche
01:00:01 Staying in the Market
01:02:57 Disrupting the Podcasting Industry
01:06:49 The Rise of Video Content on LinkedIn
01:11:59 Short-Form Video: A New Discovery Tool
01:12:56 Influences and Inspirations in the Podcasting Journey
01:16:15 Building Genuine Connections in Podcasting
01:18:09 Why Bali is the New Hub for Creators
01:22:03 Guidance for Emerging Podcasters
01:28:50 The Importance of Clarity in Communication Offers
01:31:13 The Impact of Helping Others Through Content Creation

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Music by Stephen Voyce

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