[Podcast Series] From the White House to Podcasting & the Perfectionist Dilemma With John Corcoran of Rise25

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs.

John has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast since 2012 where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs, from Peter Diamandis and Adam Grant to Gary Vaynerchuk and Marie Forleo.

John is also the Co-founder of Rise25, a company that connects B2B businesses with their ideal clients, referral partners, and strategic partners. They help their clients generate ROI through their done-for-you podcast service.

In this episode…

Podcasting has emerged as a powerful tool for entrepreneurs to foster relationships, showcase their expertise, and attract clients. However, producing a quality podcast requires specific skills and abilities. 

John Corcoran, a former White House writer, discovered his passion for networking and building meaningful relationships during his tenure. Recognizing the benefits of podcasting, he shifted his focus to this platform. However, the process of producing a podcast presented its own set of challenges. From production to editing, the task was overwhelming for him as an entrepreneur with many responsibilities. He shares his journey of overcoming the challenges associated with podcasting to establish meaningful conversations and connections with his guests. 

On this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with John Corcoran, Co-founder of Rise25, as he shares his podcasting journey. John shares his professional background in the Clinton White House, his transition from writing to podcasting, the value of being authentic in a podcast, and how he stayed motivated as a podcaster.