150. Learning and Growth in 150 Episodes

I love the idea of looking for things to celebrate in the everyday. So when my podcast manager told me that episode 150 of the podcast was coming up, I wanted to do something special.    Rather than record a solo episode (which she knows is a big challenge for me), she suggested that someone interview me for the episode. And since she’s a podcaster too, she was the perfect candidate for this!   This week on the podcast, Abby Herman, podcast manager and owner of The Content Experiment, interviews me on my own podcast to talk about how my business has changed over the years, how podcasting has impacted my business, what I’ve learned in the last 150 episodes, and what I’d do differently if I had to start over today.   Of course, we cover a whole lot more in this episode, and it was so fun to hear some of the insights that Abby has had over this last year of working together. Be sure to tune in!   About Amber Hawley: Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist, multiple biz owner and former tech industry drop out who works with high-achieving, easily distracted entrepreneurs with mindset and strategies to stop suffering for success. As host of the Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast (yes, we’re going meta here!), she supports ADHD {and ADHD-ish} business owners who live in Distraction City to overcome shiny object syndrome. Links and Resources: PinkyPatelOfficial Abby Herman - The Content Experiment Join the Inner Circle Time Stamps: [2:45] - Being a multipassionate entrepreneur [11:50] - Team and support networks help with consistency [13:08] - Life is constant change and transition [14:00] - Go back to what you know works [14:51] - The pros and cons of different styles of podcasting [18:52] - You can stop doing solo episodes when you’re at Oprah status [21:36] - Podcasting is a huge confidence booster [23:15] - This business shit is hard [24:29] - There’s a difference between confidence and arrogance [26:13] - False vulnerability is icky [27:02] How the podcast has changed the business [29:25] - mission of podcast influenced mission of biz [33:05] - Everything transitions and changes [35:03] - How to get big names on the podcast [36:33] - Fangirling works! [37:25] - How Amber fangirled (stalked, maybe) Pat Flynn [40:15] - Don’t interview the douche canoes [41:16] - Do more of what brings you joy [45:20] - Be thoughtful and caring about who is on your podcast  [45:55] - It’s about what value can I deliver to my audience [50:12] - Slow down and create more foundation [53:45] - Keep the excitement going [54:28] - I continue because of the people who are listening