Podcast Junkies

In the words of Chris himself, he is "utterly unemployable". Hear how he ended up practically self-sabotaging his interviews when he realized corporate life was not in his plans anymore. We talk about his successes with mobile app portfolios, the importance of getting out of the way, and new ventures on the horizon.

Show Highlights

02:25 - The voice of mobile on Dynamite Circle

05:30 - Internet marketers as used car salesmen

11:15 - You are the average of your 5 closest friends

13:45 - Suits as the uniform of an employee

15:00 - Was Chris sabotaging his interviews on purpose?

19:15 - We all should strive to be experts at one thing

20:45 - Why WP Curve for your Wordpress site is a no-brainer

24:00 - Why automation is so important

25:10 - The importance of Standard Operating Procedures

26:20 - Go on vacation and see what breaks

27:00 - Why you shouldn't fall in love with your idea

29:45 - Why "Pick Your Brain" is code for free consulting

30:20 - The origins of the App Business Podcast

35:25 - Why you should ensure your podcast is actionable

38:10 - Take your podcasts seriously and do your research

41:55 - The continued importance of a mastermind group

44:50 - Venting a bit on the app re-skinning game

51:50 - The importance of partnering up with trusted friends

55:05 - How Chris and David go about getting guests for the show

57:40 - The first shows will always suck, so just launch!

61:50 - The podcasts Chris started listening to at the beginning

63:10 - A new SAAS product in the works

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/10

In the words of Chris himself, he is "utterly unemployable". Hear how he ended up practically self-sabotaging his interviews when he realized corporate life was not in his plans anymore. We talk about his successes with mobile app portfolios, the importance of getting out of the way, and new ventures on the horizon.

Show Highlights

02:25 - The voice of mobile on Dynamite Circle

05:30 - Internet marketers as used car salesmen

11:15 - You are the average of your 5 closest friends

13:45 - Suits as the uniform of an employee

15:00 - Was Chris sabotaging his interviews on purpose?

19:15 - We all should strive to be experts at one thing

20:45 - Why WP Curve for your Wordpress site is a no-brainer

24:00 - Why automation is so important

25:10 - The importance of Standard Operating Procedures

26:20 - Go on vacation and see what breaks

27:00 - Why you shouldn't fall in love with your idea

29:45 - Why "Pick Your Brain" is code for free consulting

30:20 - The origins of the App Business Podcast

35:25 - Why you should ensure your podcast is actionable

38:10 - Take your podcasts seriously and do your research

41:55 - The continued importance of a mastermind group

44:50 - Venting a bit on the app re-skinning game

51:50 - The importance of partnering up with trusted friends

55:05 - How Chris and David go about getting guests for the show

57:40 - The first shows will always suck, so just launch!

61:50 - The podcasts Chris started listening to at the beginning

63:10 - A new SAAS product in the works

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/10

If you're up for a rambling yet entertaining discussion on not just podcasts, but Vegas, public speaking, hipsters, Gatorade Gum, Howard Stern and the story of how Chris has built up his show to a top position in iTunes, then you're definitely in for a treat. Chris Cerrone shows us why his hosting style is a breath of fresh air in a sea of mediocrity.

Show Highlights

01:45 What the hell is a stinger anyways?

10:15 What is it that draws you to a show?

11:45 Chris' ode to Michael O'Neal

14:50 Podcasters' obsession over New & Noteworthy

16:05 Measuring time in podcasting years

17:35 "Numbers ain't gonna put food in my kids' stomachs"

20:05 Once upon a time, Chris was a real estate agent

22:45 The evolution of Chris' speaking style

23:50 How many people at New Media Expo are still podcasting?

25:30 Chris is the co-dependent and says stop with the nonsense

26:20 A lot of people don't credit themselves with what they can accomplish

31:20 Podcasting has changed Chris' life, and this is why

37:50 The emergence of the trademark 'bluegeno' t-shirt!

39:50 Why managing e-mail is not his best use of his time

44:50 Why Vegas' location makes it conducive to having guests Live in the studio

49:30 The awesomeness of video and in-studio guests

51:40 Chris loves Fizzle + Chase Reeves

56:00 Why Chris is a fan of Podcast Junkies

56:50 Why Chris is making it a point to find his own voice

58:20 Why Chris is a fan of Howard Stern and Lady Gaga

60:15 The origins of 'The Chris Cerrone Show' name

62:50 Why Chris wants to fail fast and fail often

65:30 The importance of having your own audience

68:10 Chris is now consulting as a result of podcast success

71:05 Why Chris feels like MacGyver

72:50 A shout out to Gatorade for sponsorship

75:20 Where are the hipsters in Vegas?

77:05 Wanna get Chris fired up? Talk about Vegas

78:40 Memories of when the Mob ran Vegas

81:45 A little bit of a hipster rant

83:15 Any idea what episodes 50-100 looks like?

93:45 The importance of rating and reviewing podcast episodes

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/9

If you're up for a rambling yet entertaining discussion on not just podcasts, but Vegas, public speaking, hipsters, Gatorade Gum, Howard Stern and the story of how Chris has built up his show to a top position in iTunes, then you're definitely in for a treat. Chris Cerrone shows us why his hosting style is a breath of fresh air in a sea of mediocrity.

Show Highlights

01:45 What the hell is a stinger anyways?

10:15 What is it that draws you to a show?

11:45 Chris' ode to Michael O'Neal

14:50 Podcasters' obsession over New & Noteworthy

16:05 Measuring time in podcasting years

17:35 "Numbers ain't gonna put food in my kids' stomachs"

20:05 Once upon a time, Chris was a real estate agent

22:45 The evolution of Chris' speaking style

23:50 How many people at New Media Expo are still podcasting?

25:30 Chris is the co-dependent and says stop with the nonsense

26:20 A lot of people don't credit themselves with what they can accomplish

31:20 Podcasting has changed Chris' life, and this is why

37:50 The emergence of the trademark 'bluegeno' t-shirt!

39:50 Why managing e-mail is not his best use of his time

44:50 Why Vegas' location makes it conducive to having guests Live in the studio

49:30 The awesomeness of video and in-studio guests

51:40 Chris loves Fizzle + Chase Reeves

56:00 Why Chris is a fan of Podcast Junkies

56:50 Why Chris is making it a point to find his own voice

58:20 Why Chris is a fan of Howard Stern and Lady Gaga

60:15 The origins of 'The Chris Cerrone Show' name

62:50 Why Chris wants to fail fast and fail often

65:30 The importance of having your own audience

68:10 Chris is now consulting as a result of podcast success

71:05 Why Chris feels like MacGyver

72:50 A shout out to Gatorade for sponsorship

75:20 Where are the hipsters in Vegas?

77:05 Wanna get Chris fired up? Talk about Vegas

78:40 Memories of when the Mob ran Vegas

81:45 A little bit of a hipster rant

83:15 Any idea what episodes 50-100 looks like?

93:45 The importance of rating and reviewing podcast episodes

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/9

James Schramko is no stranger to those in the internet marketing space. As an astute student of some of the best early internet marketers, he has taken what he has learned and built upon it to create the Super Fast Business empire. An ardent proponent of what he's coined 'Owning the Racetrack', James truly shines at testing and tweaking all aspects of his business. He has used that approach to launch not just one, but 5 podcasts! He's got the process down to a science, and focuses his time on the tasks that only he is good it, ensuring that the remaining repeatable processes are outsourced, for maximum efficiency!

Show Highlights

4:58 - Challenges when podcasters achieve fame early and the importance of recurring income

5:58 - Why time is a harsh teacher

6:58 - Like most markets there's only room at the top for a few strong performers

7:30 - When did James understand the importance of recurring income

9:00 - Why it's so important to segment your audience

10:17 - The great thing about online is the immediate feedback and frequency of communication

11:45 - How successful marketers make the best use of tracking behavior

14:00 - How James understood the importance of frequent podcasting

16:30 - Why James is currently high on podcasting

17:15 - How James was able to write his upcoming book without typing a single word

18:00 - Why James has fun with controversy on his podcasts

19:05 - Why the importance of spending more time with a guest ensures you know them better

20:15 - Why James is definitely not a Joe Rogan fan

21:15 - Why comedy is good for engaging as well as entertaining

22:10 - The launch of the Kicking Back podcast

23:40 - Why it's important to be vulnerable and let yourself grow

26:20 - The best device you have is the one you have in your pocket

27:50 - Why you should never miss a moment to create content and importance of frequency

29:40 - Why it's easier to get away with more cheese

31:10 - The importance of being open to new experiences

31:40 - James has only been surfing for 3 months but you never would have guessed it

33:20 - When your obsessed by something you want to know it back to front

35:30 - Why it's OK and important to keep falling flat on your face

36:30 - How each podcast scratches a unique itch

38:55 - James does only the work that James can do

40:00 - The importance of making yourself redundant

42:10 - 4% of the things you do will get you 64% of the results

45:40 - The importance of community

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/8

James Schramko is no stranger to those in the internet marketing space. As an astute student of some of the best early internet marketers, he has taken what he has learned and built upon it to create the Super Fast Business empire. An ardent proponent of what he's coined 'Owning the Racetrack', James truly shines at testing and tweaking all aspects of his business. He has used that approach to launch not just one, but 5 podcasts! He's got the process down to a science, and focuses his time on the tasks that only he is good it, ensuring that the remaining repeatable processes are outsourced, for maximum efficiency!

Show Highlights

4:58 - Challenges when podcasters achieve fame early and the importance of recurring income

5:58 - Why time is a harsh teacher

6:58 - Like most markets there's only room at the top for a few strong performers

7:30 - When did James understand the importance of recurring income

9:00 - Why it's so important to segment your audience

10:17 - The great thing about online is the immediate feedback and frequency of communication

11:45 - How successful marketers make the best use of tracking behavior

14:00 - How James understood the importance of frequent podcasting

16:30 - Why James is currently high on podcasting

17:15 - How James was able to write his upcoming book without typing a single word

18:00 - Why James has fun with controversy on his podcasts

19:05 - Why the importance of spending more time with a guest ensures you know them better

20:15 - Why James is definitely not a Joe Rogan fan

21:15 - Why comedy is good for engaging as well as entertaining

22:10 - The launch of the Kicking Back podcast

23:40 - Why it's important to be vulnerable and let yourself grow

26:20 - The best device you have is the one you have in your pocket

27:50 - Why you should never miss a moment to create content and importance of frequency

29:40 - Why it's easier to get away with more cheese

31:10 - The importance of being open to new experiences

31:40 - James has only been surfing for 3 months but you never would have guessed it

33:20 - When your obsessed by something you want to know it back to front

35:30 - Why it's OK and important to keep falling flat on your face

36:30 - How each podcast scratches a unique itch

38:55 - James does only the work that James can do

40:00 - The importance of making yourself redundant

42:10 - 4% of the things you do will get you 64% of the results

45:40 - The importance of community

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/8

Elsie Escobar is the host of Elsie's Yoga Class Live podcast and might be better known to podcasters as the host of The Feed, the official Libsyn podcast. She's the Social Media Community Manager at Libsyn, and is a true podcasting pioneer. As one of the first women to host a yoga podcast waaaaaayyyyy back in 2006, she's seen and experienced a lot in this world. I was pretty excited to snag this interview and her passion for podcasting comes through loud and clear. I can't think of a better spokesperson. Listen closely for the guest appearance by Elsie's daughter! Elsie's enthusiasm is contagious, enjoy!

Show Highlights

5:50 - How long did Elsie teach yoga prior to podcasting?

6:55 - Elsie's surprise guest!

8:40 - Elsie gets obsessed with podcasting from the very beginning

9:50 - Who taught Elsie everything she knows?

12:00 - The podcasting scene in southern California

13:10 - Elsie as the first female yoga podcaster!

14:30 - How she hit almost 70,000 downloads monthly with ZERO promotion

17:40 - Why the yoga podcast is more a labor of love and why monetizing didn't feel right

18:50 - Why she doesn't receive the typical email letters from her fans

21:30 - Why her approach is so freeing and detailed show notes

24:30 - The benefits of the yoga podcast

26:20 - Which episodes are best to start with on the podcast?

28:00 - When did Elsie get introduced to Rob Welch for the first time?

30:20 - Elsie joins the Libysn team (Libysn version 2!)

31:40 - The slow and steady growth of podcasters joining Libsyn

32:40 - There's so MUCH more to podcasting then what the new shows are coming up with and why she's NOT cool with it!

34:05 - Why she originally listened to entrepreneurial podcasts, but has returned to her original favorites

38:30 - Why it's important to mix up the podcasts you listen to

40:45 - What's the next wave of podcasting going to look like?

43:45 - How long before most podcasters give up?

44:30 - There's a sustaining aspect to podcasting that most folks can't handle

46:30 - Why your guest has to be just as involved as the host!

48:00 - It's not just you taking it serious, it's setting the foundation for others to take it seriuosly as well

50:30 - Why the growth of podcasting is not going to stop anytime soon

55:30 - Details about The Feed - the official Libsyn podcast

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/7

Elsie Escobar is the host of Elsie's Yoga Class Live podcast and might be better known to podcasters as the host of The Feed, the official Libsyn podcast. She's the Social Media Community Manager at Libsyn, and is a true podcasting pioneer. As one of the first women to host a yoga podcast waaaaaayyyyy back in 2006, she's seen and experienced a lot in this world. I was pretty excited to snag this interview and her passion for podcasting comes through loud and clear. I can't think of a better spokesperson. Listen closely for the guest appearance by Elsie's daughter! Elsie's enthusiasm is contagious, enjoy!

Show Highlights

5:50 - How long did Elsie teach yoga prior to podcasting?

6:55 - Elsie's surprise guest!

8:40 - Elsie gets obsessed with podcasting from the very beginning

9:50 - Who taught Elsie everything she knows?

12:00 - The podcasting scene in southern California

13:10 - Elsie as the first female yoga podcaster!

14:30 - How she hit almost 70,000 downloads monthly with ZERO promotion

17:40 - Why the yoga podcast is more a labor of love and why monetizing didn't feel right

18:50 - Why she doesn't receive the typical email letters from her fans

21:30 - Why her approach is so freeing and detailed show notes

24:30 - The benefits of the yoga podcast

26:20 - Which episodes are best to start with on the podcast?

28:00 - When did Elsie get introduced to Rob Welch for the first time?

30:20 - Elsie joins the Libysn team (Libysn version 2!)

31:40 - The slow and steady growth of podcasters joining Libsyn

32:40 - There's so MUCH more to podcasting then what the new shows are coming up with and why she's NOT cool with it!

34:05 - Why she originally listened to entrepreneurial podcasts, but has returned to her original favorites

38:30 - Why it's important to mix up the podcasts you listen to

40:45 - What's the next wave of podcasting going to look like?

43:45 - How long before most podcasters give up?

44:30 - There's a sustaining aspect to podcasting that most folks can't handle

46:30 - Why your guest has to be just as involved as the host!

48:00 - It's not just you taking it serious, it's setting the foundation for others to take it seriuosly as well

50:30 - Why the growth of podcasting is not going to stop anytime soon

55:30 - Details about The Feed - the official Libsyn podcast

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/7

In this interview with John, we get a little more relaxed, away from the standard Q&A and dig into how this podcast rock star got his start. He explains how his nature and military training prepared him for this moment. We learn the origins of the Dumas name and key takeaways on how his mindset puts him in a position to succeed.

Show Highlights

2:30 - The Birth of Podcast Junkies

4:40 - What happened at 3am at the Cosmo in Vegas?

5:50 - Talk radio is brutal and enough with the Miley Cyrus already!

7:10 - Even non-OCD people are 'completists' when it comes to podcasts

9:11 - What were the origins of John's need for control and discipline?

10:50 - John's studio time and how he books his 8 Monday interviews

11:30 - The benefits of standing during podcast interviews and France.

13:35 - Being a recognized podcast voice can be creepy, but this is why it's actually not

14:22 - Entrepreneur on Fire is actually coming out in French!

16:00 - What are the similar tendencies of successful entrepreneurs

17:14 - The Key Thing everything should be focusing on first.

17:34 - What is John's avatar?

18:21 - The most important step John took as an entrepreneur

18:51 - Who's been on John's San Diego couch lately?

19:38 - When does the Imposter Syndrome disappear?

21:15 - What is John's broader picture down the road and the birth of Webinar on Fire

23:45 - 'Gradual' is a relative term

24:40 - Is it important to spread the 'podcasting gospel' far and wide?

26:05 - Why does John do what he does?

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/6

In this interview with John, we get a little more relaxed, away from the standard Q&A and dig into how this podcast rock star got his start. He explains how his nature and military training prepared him for this moment. We learn the origins of the Dumas name and key takeaways on how his mindset puts him in a position to succeed.

Show Highlights

2:30 - The Birth of Podcast Junkies

4:40 - What happened at 3am at the Cosmo in Vegas?

5:50 - Talk radio is brutal and enough with the Miley Cyrus already!

7:10 - Even non-OCD people are 'completists' when it comes to podcasts

9:11 - What were the origins of John's need for control and discipline?

10:50 - John's studio time and how he books his 8 Monday interviews

11:30 - The benefits of standing during podcast interviews and France.

13:35 - Being a recognized podcast voice can be creepy, but this is why it's actually not

14:22 - Entrepreneur on Fire is actually coming out in French!

16:00 - What are the similar tendencies of successful entrepreneurs

17:14 - The Key Thing everything should be focusing on first.

17:34 - What is John's avatar?

18:21 - The most important step John took as an entrepreneur

18:51 - Who's been on John's San Diego couch lately?

19:38 - When does the Imposter Syndrome disappear?

21:15 - What is John's broader picture down the road and the birth of Webinar on Fire

23:45 - 'Gradual' is a relative term

24:40 - Is it important to spread the 'podcasting gospel' far and wide?

26:05 - Why does John do what he does?

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/6