The Podcasters Podcast Turning down Sponsorship and working with The Sidemen | Being a #1 Podcast Host with Dodge Woodall
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Ash and Kane are joined by the host of the Eventful Lives podcast and entrepreneur Dodge Woodall to discuss his journey from hosting parties to becoming a successful podcaster. Dodge shares how he started his show at the beginning of the pandemic without any prior experience, but how his natural curiosity and gift for conversation have meant success. He gives tips on being an effective interviewer, choosing brand partners, using WhatsApp for business, and more. Dodge also discusses his plans to take the podcast on tour and use it as a force for good by raising money for veterans.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Use naivety in business as a gift. Don't overthink things, just start and figure it out as you go.
- Ask questions others are scared to and show genuine curiosity without judgement to hear people's full stories.
- Build real relationships with guests; follow up after episodes to open more doors down the line.
- Don't look at podcast stats for the first couple of years instead focus on improving versus vanity metrics.
- Have aggressive patience, passionately pursuing ideas for the long haul and overcoming barriers.
- Don't sell your soul for brand deals, only partner with those you genuinely believe in and that will be good for your audience.
- Hire team members who share your vision; employee engagement fuels business growth.
- Do in-person events for deeper fan connections and opportunities to give back.
BEST MOMENTS
"My advice to everyone out there, if you are saying that you're a perfectionist, you don't want to start, just start. No one really gives a shit. Just start."
"If someone gives you an opportunity, just say yes. Work it all out when you’re there."
"People want faces behind brands, you know, you’ve only got to look at the massive brands out there and the actual, the entrepreneur behind it is a lot bigger than the actual brand numbers."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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ABOUT THE HOSTS
Kane Baron & Ashley Morris run the UK's first and largest Podcast Agency, Progressive Media.
They specialise in planning, launching, and Growing Podcasts that Generate Leads, Revenue and Business opportunities as well as helping Experts and Entrepreneurs improve Credibility and Positioning within their niche to Scale their Personal Brand and Business.
Kane and Ashley manage over 100 Podcasters every week Including Rob Moore, Kevin Clifton and Dapper Laughs. They have supported hundreds of Podcasts in generating tens of Millions in combined Revenue.
Progressive Media have provided Production, Marketing and Consultancy services to help creators Launch, Scale & Monetise their Podcast for over 7 years.
CONNECT & CONTACT
Email: podcast@progressiveproperty.co.uk