The Victory Degree Andy Holloway ON: Building The Fantasy Footballers, Advice for Entrepreneurs & The Business of Podcasting
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