In this episode of "Lessons from a Podcaster" ,Tiago chats with Dan Gonzales, who shares his inspiring journey from venture capital to full-time podcasting. Dan discusses the creation of his podcast "Startup Mindset" which features interviews with entrepreneurs and explores the deeper motivations behind starting and growing businesses. He offers insights on building self-confidence, monetizing a podcast, and maintaining authenticity in content. Dan also teases his upcoming book, "Startup Mindset" which complements his podcast. This episode is a must-listen for podcasters eager to learn about entrepreneurship, content creation, and effective podcasting strategies.

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Timestamps

Transition from VC to Podcasting (00:00:19)

Dan shares his journey from the venture capital world to becoming a full-time podcaster.

Overview of the Podcast (00:01:20)

Dan explains that his podcast focuses on entrepreneurship and interviews with founders.

Using the Podcast for Book Research (00:02:27)

Dan discusses how the podcast serves as research for his book, also titled "Startup Mindset."

Biggest Lesson from Entrepreneurs (00:03:15)

Dan reveals that self-belief is the most significant lesson learned from interviewing entrepreneurs.

Building Self-Confidence Strategies (00:04:02)

Dan suggests that developing habits can help build self-confidence over time.

Self-Identification as a Podcaster (00:05:27)

Tiago emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself as a podcaster from the start.

Monetization of the Podcast (00:05:55)

Dan explains how he monetizes his podcast through guest appearances and PR companies.

Content Quality and Guest Payment (00:09:10)

Dan reflects on whether paid guests affect the quality and authenticity of the podcast content.

Defining Good Content (00:09:39)

Dan shares his perspective on what constitutes good content for his podcast.

Preparation for Interviews (00:10:12)

Dan discusses his preparation process for ensuring engaging and meaningful podcast episodes.

Challenging Interviews (00:11:34)

Dan recalls a particularly challenging interview with a highly educated guest.

Networking After Interviews (00:12:51)

Dan explains how he maintains relationships with guests after the podcast episodes are published.

Future of Podcasting in Business (00:14:33)

Dan speculates on the evolving role of podcasting as a marketing tool for businesses.