Hello party people, welcome back to the show! There are plenty of podcasts out there and so I thank you for choosing The Victory Degree today - the podcast where my mission is to interview the most influential people in sports both on and off the field. 

Today’s guest is Andy Holloway- host of The Fantasy Footballers, a podcast which has been nominated for or won more than 40 industry and podcasting awards and is one of the largest sports podcasts in the world. Andy, alongside his co-hosts Jason Moore and Mike “The Fantasy Hitman” Wright break down the world of Fantasy Football with astute analysis, strong opinions, and matchup-winning advice you can’t find anywhere else. It is truly fantasy football at its finest. 

In this interview, Andy and I cover how The Fantasy Footballers started, the exact methods and tactics Andy and his co-hosts used to grow the podcast, Andy’s advice for all entrepreneurs including: the importance of focus, looking for signals, the role luck plays in success, and how to deal with your harshest critics. Andy also breaks down podcasting as a business and if you should start one today. 

As always, I sincerely hope you enjoy this episode and please remember: you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take….

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(03:53) Early Days of Fantasy Sports

(6:07) Leaving Tech for Podcasting

(09:51) Viewing the Podcast as a Business

(11:54) Monetization

(16:49) Starting Broad vs. Niche

(20:23) Future of Podcasting

(26:31) Looking for Early Signals

(31:55) Knowing When to Quit

(34:55) The Importance of Staying Focused

(41:03) Disagreements With Jason & Mike

(43:49) What is Andy's Why?

(46:00) Is a Podcast a Sellable Asset?

(48:17) Enjoying the Day-to-Day

(50:20) Andy's Daily Routine

(54:47) Downsides to Andy's Job

(57:43) Dealing with Criticism as a Public Figure

(01:05:21) What Fatherhood Has Taught Andy

(01:09:40) Learning From Athletes

(01:12:20) The Role of Luck and Timing in Success

(01:17:39) Life Advice & What's Next for The Fantasy Footballers

Connect with Andy: 

Twitter: https://x.com/andyholloway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyholloway/

The Fantasy Footballers: https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/

Connect with Nik: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikatanackovic/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nik_Atanackovic