Kickoff Sessions

Diving deep into a year of podcasting, the host shares ten invaluable lessons. Key topics include the significance of patience and resilience in both podcasting and life. Practical tips for aspiring podcasters highlight the importance of enjoying the journey rather than chasing quick success. The discussion emphasizes continuous learning and long-term growth, providing insightful guidance for anyone looking to thrive in creative ventures.

Raja Ali has extensive experience in the financial services sector while working at major blue chip companies like Goldman Sachs, UBS and Credit Suisse to name a few. Raja is founder and director of Trimwise and has continued to work on his vision with a mission to expand the company locally & globally. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:05) Raja's background in finance & startups (05:21) The biggest drivers to starting new companies & ideas(09:10) How to approach senior members  (11:15) The importance of networking & key skills (13:15) Drive, determination & communication  (15:20) Building relationships and the input/output paradigm  (19:01) Soft skills and building interpersonal skills   (20:24) What do you see in the most successful candidates? (23:41) Identifying and capitalizing on opportunity (24:55) Creating long and short term goals (27:25) How to manage your time and workload better (29:30) How has entrepreneurship benefited your career? (32:40) The Lean Startup by Eric Ries(36:42) Delegating marketing, sales, editing to better people (37:49) Balancing your career, life & entrepreneurship(44:44) Avoiding a life of mediocracy (48:01) ConclusionPlease leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Heather Osgood is the founder of True Native Media, a boutique podcast representation agency specializing in podcast advertising. With an extensive background in radio advertising and love for podcasting, Heather was in a unique position to start an agency that could help both advertisers get better results and assist podcasters in finding sponsors. She is an influential voice in the podcast advertising space and has sold over 50K ads in the last five years. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Heather's background in podcast advertising(05:12) What's the potential for brands sponsoring podcasts?(07:18) The high retention & engagement rate of podcasts(09:08) The friction involved in podcasting right now(11:15) The alignment between brands products & hosts(13:49) Understanding your demographic & audience profile (17:25) How do you approach brands for sponsorship?   (21:19) How many downloads do you need for podcast advertising? (24:05) Packaging social media channels together in a partnership  (25:07) How should you price advertising on your podcast? (29:19) Using affiliate marketing to your advantage  (31:18) Total conversion rate numbers   Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Everything you need to start a fantastic podcast.Microphones:TONOR USB Microphone Kit: https://amzn.to/31v2fVnBlue Yeti Microphone: https://amzn.to/3CMuCwe Shure MV7: https://amzn.to/3whhLzzCamera:Sony Alpha A6400: https://amzn.to/3GSER4D Sony Alpha A6100: https://amzn.to/3kqpOph Sony Lens 16-55mm f/2.8 lens: https://amzn.to/3CN3PQr Recording & Hosting: Riverside FM: https://bit.ly/2ZQKC1I Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1469641 ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Category & niche(01:55) Audio equipment(05:25) Video equipment(08:29) Recording software(09:43) Editing software (10:35) Hosting & directories (13:30) Launch day Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Darragh Lucey is cofounder of Yooni. Yooni is a machine learning career guidance tool which simplifies the university course searching process. Darragh is also the founder of Grade Academy which aims to transform the way Leaving Certificate students study. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(04:59) Building social platforms is slow and gradual(07:31) Taking the first steps & people's impressions(08:44) Analyzing data and pivoting(10:58) Key person of influence & finding your why(13:43) Gary V, hustling & documenting(15:17) Building engagement & converting into sales (18:09) How do you build a platform & business online? (21:42) Using Fiverr to your advantage (24:10) Developing processes and systems online (27:43) Building a community through storytelling (29:32) Creating multiple platforms for your audience (33:20) 1000 True Fans online(35:00) The challenges to scaling & searchability (38:55) Money made for yourself vs. a company (41:29) Opportunity to monetize online Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

“Start first, edit second” is inspired by Simon Ree who has given me the drive to continuously aim for more. If you are a brand, start-up, entrepreneur or individual, there is no better way to connect with your audience than podcasting. You will quickly foster a community to speak to in a direct and intimate way.Whether your goal is to create a distinctive brand, increase sales or just build credibility, podcasting is the best medium to convey your message. Kickoff Sessions will provide you the exposure you deserve by creating the perfect show tailored to your audience.We focus on the details so you don’t have to. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction (00:58) Kickoff Sessions Consulting(02:25) We are never fully ready & improving in iterations (05:31) The challenge in taking the first step (08:03) SummaryPlease leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Rocco Strydom is founder of AMZ Trader, host of the SGM Podcast and highly skilled in fundamental and technical analysis of financial markets. Rocco has deep experience in the energy and financial services industry, coupled with a grounded knowledge of financial principles and theories to achieve corporate objectives.Check out my episode on the SGM Podcast here on superapps, fintech & personal branding.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(02:34) Kickoff Sessions & the SGM Podcast(04:06) Considerations to building a sustainable portfolio & financial advisors(07:17) The high fees of financial advisors for your investments  (08:27) The five pillars of investing & considerations (11:52) How to scale a portfolio & my asset allocation percentages (14:00) What percentage of a portfolio should be in crypto?  (15:41) The landscape of digital assets & cryptocurrency valuations (19:01) Buying high & selling low of gold & the new bitcoin ETF (22:40) Rebalancing your portfolio during different market conditions (24:55) What sort of hedging considerations should you look for?(27:45) What have you learned most from a bear market? (31:17) The importance of friends & mentors in investing (33:41) The best platforms to use(37:36) OutroPlease leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

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Rory Westbrook's passion for 1990s fashion led him to founding True Vintage while studying at university. Fast forward almost eight years and True Vintage's sales hit seven figures and is running pop-up stores with Urban Outfitters and Tommy Hilfiger. Rory has recently launched True Store, a fashion & lifestyle store with a focus on sustainable and ethically sourced goods. Last but not least, Rory has been listed as Forbes 30 Under 30 in retail & ecommerce. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(02:36) Rory's interest in fashion & entrepreneurship (06:29) Turning your interests into a side project and business(07:52) Gaining first movers advantage on new social media platforms (09:37) Holding stock versus holding no stock business model(12:26) How do you find one-off vintage products continuously? (14:56) The quality of clothing of modern clothes to vintage items (16:56) The move towards sustainability and creating durable products (19:14) What was the biggest driver to grow the True Vintage brand?  (21:37) Using podcasting to connect with your audience and build a community (24:01) Diversifying into new products and launching True Store (28:31) Outro   Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Conor O’ Keeffe is an ultra marathon athlete, public speaker and mental health advocate. In 2019, Conor completed the UK Enduroman 200-mile race to become the second man in history to finish the race under the 60-hour mark, clocking 59 hours and 45 minutes. Now, Conor prepares for his next challenge, Project32 where he will run 32 marathons in 32 counties in 32 days with 32 pounds. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(02:41) Conor's background in ultra marathons (06:26) Lack of direction & the difficulties of multiple choices(10:20) The fear of missing out & setting targets to achieve (11:58) Man's Search For Meaning, Viktor E Frankl  (13:27) Order & chaos in struggling and Karl Young (15:09) Finding enjoyment in chaos to find order (19:47) If titles & status were removed, would you still be interested? (24:38) Mental side of training for the UK Enduroman 200-mile race(26:25) Contrasting achieving the goal vs. the process (28:16) The anticipation is better than the outcome (30:14) Instant gratification versus long term goals(36:11) Honestly, ownership & taking accountability (38:22) Failure, ego, envy & jealousy (40:13) Learning from mistakes and every failure (42:34) What are your standards that you set? (47:46) Getting to the root of all problems & reflection   (51:40) Outro   Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show