In this episode, our hosts' interview Marc Mawhinney, a coach for other coaches, podcaster, and entrepreneur. They discuss the benefits of business coaching and the power of podcasting. Mark shares his experience with monetizing his podcast through joint venture partnerships and emphasizes the importance of having a good show that provides value. They also talk about the changes in podcasting over the years and the importance of finding a unique angle to attract listeners. Mark discusses the benefits of podcasting for coaches and advises finding something you enjoy doing and not just chasing the dollar.

Marc Mawhinney is the coach of coaches. As a podcaster, Marc has been podcasting since before it was hip and trendy, with his podcast "Natural Born Coaches" that he’s been creating since 2014. He has done over 800 episodes. Wow! Marc also has a Facebook Group for coaches called The Coaching Jungle which boasts over 24,000 members. He made a promise that once he made it as a coach, he would help others do the same, and he really has done just that.

What we discuss:

[00:01:31] The hosts discuss the benefits of business coaching and how it has helped their own podcasting business.

[00:03:28] Marc talks about his travel experiences and shares some of the most beautiful places he has visited, including Prince Edward Island in Canada.

[00:06:43] Marc talks about starting his coaching business in 2014 and how he got into podcasting by joining John Lee Duma's coaching program.

[00:09:40] Marc discusses how his podcast format has changed over the years, becoming less scripted and more conversational.

[00:11:03] Marc shares some of the challenges he faced in the early days of podcasting, including microphone sensitivity,

[00:12:36] The hosts discuss how podcasting can help coaches educate people, create great content, and prove their expertise.

[00:13:23] Marc talks about the importance of having an ROI for podcasting and how it has helped him grow his business.

[00:17:27] Marc shares his strategies for monetizing his podcast, including joint venture partnerships and sponsorships.

[00:19:12] Marc and the hosts discuss the importance of niche podcasting and how it can help break through the noise of the crowded podcast market.

[00:23:06] Marc explains why he prefers interview-based podcasts, as they require less work and guests can help promote the show.

[00:24:48] Celine talks about the challenges of researching for a solo podcast and how having a guest can bring a fresh perspective to the show.

[00:31:00] The hosts ask Marc if he thinks every coach should have a podcast and discuss the potential benefits for coaches in having a podcast.

[00:33:39] The hosts and Marc discuss the idea of a podcast specifically targeting coaches, with the name "Coach Casting."

[00:36:34] Marc gives advice on finding a balance between doing what you love and making a living, and avoiding burnout.

[00:39:00] The Coaching Jungle Facebook group is open to anyone interested in coaching, but there are some criteria for admission.

Episode Resources:

Marc Mawhinney | Website

Marc Mawhinney | Instagram

Marc Mawhinney | Youtube

Marc Mawhinney | Podcast

Marc Mawhinney | Facebook Group