Ready to seize control of your minutes? In this episode, join the conversation with time management maestro Lee Henson, also known as Agile Dad and the voice behind The Agile Daily Standup podcast. Lee unveils how his punchy, 15-minute episodes deliver actionable insights for business leaders, earning his podcast a place among the top 5 business podcasts of 2022 alongside Joe Rogan. Boasting a fanbase in the thousands, Lee guides us through his creative journey—brainstorming to broadcasting—and unveils the magic behind Podsqueeze. He generously shares growth hacks for fellow podcasters and tugs at our hearts with an incredible personal story. Wrapping up with wisdom for podcast newbies: Stay curious and embrace every stumble as a step forward.

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About Lee

• Lee’s Podcast: The Agile Daily Standup
• Agile Dad Website

Tools

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"Spotify for Podcasters": "00:07:37"

"Podsqueeze, ChatGPT": "00:08:55"

Timestamps

The elevator pitch (00:00:01)

Lee describes the purpose and format of his podcast, targeting business leaders and executives.

Amazon's use of the podcast (00:01:26)

Lee explains how Amazon and other companies use the podcast to replace traditional book clubs and research centers.

Podcast impact and audience size (00:03:13)

Lee discusses the podcast's impact and the number of downloads per episode, highlighting its recognition as a top business podcast on Spotify.

Origin of the podcast (00:03:53)

Lee shares the story of how the company got its name, based on a comparison to a father figure.

Tech stack and recording process (00:05:11)

Lee details the tools and process used for idea generation, recording, and equipment setup for the podcast.

Podcast distribution and content creation (00:07:50)

Lee explains the podcast's distribution across various platforms and the use of Podsqueeze for content creation and social media posts.

Impact of podcast on workload (00:09:25)

Lee discusses how the podcast significantly reduced the workload, allowing for reallocation of resources within the business.

Tips for podcast growth (00:10:16)

Lee provides advice on choosing podcast topics, keeping episodes short, and inviting guests to foster audience engagement.

Most memorable episode (00:13:33)

Lee recounts a personal experience at Disney World, highlighting a significant episode of the podcast.

The mysterious island encounter (00:15:33)

Lee shares a personal experience of being helped by a mysterious person on an island.

Lessons from Richard Branson (00:16:13)

Lee discusses the lessons learned from Richard Branson and shares a quote about understanding and respecting people.

Advice for podcasters (00:19:02)

Lee advises new podcasters to not be afraid to ask questions and emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions.

Where to find the podcast (00:21:05)

The guest provides information on where to find their podcast and their social media handles.