Authority in the Wild #122 - From a Shy Guy to Top 0.5% Podcaster w/ Roy Coughlan
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Meet Roy Coughlan, a seasoned serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record of founding 20 companies across five countries. As a business podcast coach and host, Roy has successfully launched and driven six podcasts to the top echelons of the industry, with all consistently ranking in the Top 5% and four reaching the prestigious Top 0.5%.
In addition to his podcasting prowess, Roy is the co-founder of braingym.fitness, a platform dedicated to enhancing cognitive abilities and empowering individuals to optimize their mental performance. He is also a co-founder of VA.World, where he specializes in connecting clients with the perfect Virtual Assistants to meet their diverse needs.
He shares his journey from construction management to losing 5 million in debt, then discovering how changing his internal story transformed everything.We discuss practical strategies for overcoming public speaking anxiety, growing podcast audiences through targeted marketing, and building consistent content systems.Roy reveals why most podcasters fail at marketing, how to find your real audience, and the importance of tracking analytics to compound growth.We explore his method for editing 1700+ episodes personally, creating engaging content that connects with listeners, and building mission-driven shows.Join us as we break down actionable steps to beat speaking fear and create successful podcasting businesses.
🟪 Timestamps
(00:00) Introducing Roy Coughlan
(01:22) Roy's Journey with Public Speaking
(06:29) Practical Tips for Overcoming Shyness
(12:00) The Importance of Feedback and Practice
(26:35) Starting a Podcast: Tips and Insights
(31:02) Effective Marketing Strategies
(35:35) Consistency and Content Quality
(45:54) Monetization and Longevity
(54:27) Advice for Young Roy
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