In this episode of the One Small Change Podcast, Yvonne McCoy welcomes Michael Roderick, an innovative business thinker who went from high school teacher to Broadway producer in just two years. They dive deep into the concept of discovering and leveraging your innate talents—whether you're a scientist, celebrity, or magician—to foster transformation, build authentic connections, and approach growth with small, yet powerful changes. The conversation highlights how recognizing and embracing your unique strengths creates ripple effects in your professional and personal life, and why implementation and community matter more than ever in today’s fast-moving world.

Guest Bio:

Michael Roderick is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises which helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders by making their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. He is also the host of the podcast Access to Anyone which shows how you can get to know anyone you want in business and in life using time-tested relationship-building principles. Michael's unique methodology comes from his own experience of going from being a Highschool English teacher to a Broadway Producer in under two years. Michael uses Broadway-informed branding techniques to helps his clients find their I.F. (Innovative Framework) and create offers where they get paid for their brains.

Chapters:

00:00 Mastering Fundraising Through Practice

05:19 "The Triple Threat Concept"

08:47 Natural Talents and Their Strengths

11:29 Magicians as Science Translators

13:57 Value of Delegation and Expertise

18:42 "Test, Adapt, Fit Your Market"

21:30 Focus on Problems, Not Solutions

24:36 Daily Experiments Yield Insights

27:03 Genuine Giving Builds Connection

30:29 "Podcast Growth and Engagement Tips"

Quote from the Guest:

“The keys to all the doors we need open are in other people’s pockets. And the most important component of that is that you, right now, in this moment, are sitting there with a pocket full of keys.” 

Link:

Discover your referability with Michael’s quiz: www.myreferabilityrater.com