Encouraging the Encouragers

A Content Creator who went from Rock Bottom to Global Impact with Erik Allen [& We talk about how to get A-List Guests to join you on your podcast!]


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In this powerful jam session, Mitch Matthews sits down with entrepreneur, podcaster, and encourager Erik Allen—a man who went from rock bottom to the top 1.5% of podcasts globally!

Erik opens up about his journey through addiction, jail, and bankruptcy, and how he turned it all around to become a thriving family man, media entrepreneur and Encourager!

You’ll hear how Erik’s booking strategy that's landed him interviews with names like Ed Mylett, David Meltzer, and Mark Batterson—all from his quiet town in the Northwest.

He breaks down the simple but powerful approach he uses to invite high-level guests… and how YOU can do it too!

Then, we flip it and dive into a key area of growth for Erik: building an email list. Mitch walks Erik through sustainable, trust-building strategies that work—and can work for you too.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

  • Erik’s DM strategy that gets YESes from big-name guests

  • Why a 30-second personalized video can change everything

  • The biggest mistake Erik made in podcasting—and how he bounced back

  • Mitch’s tips for starting (or restarting) your email list the right way

  • How to make your podcast part of your legacy

💥 One Powerful Reminder:
"Confidence doesn’t come before you start—it comes as you keep going."


🛠️ Tools + Resources Mentioned:

  • Erik’s Website


  • 📥 Download “44 Proven Ways to Find Your First Life Coaching Clients (and Keep Them Coming!) ➡️mitchmatthews.com/44ways 


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