Tracy Winchell is the podcaster behind the Reboots Podcast, an avid journaler, and former television reporter. Today, Tracy shares how she created the podcast she needed, how she overcame technological nerves, and why she wanted people to know that change is possible. Tracy's journey reminds us that podcasting is as much about personal development as it is audience development.

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Stories Tracy shared:

• How conversations surprised her after she started podcasting

Great quotes from Tracy:

It's terrifying to key a microphone.

Resources we mentioned:

• Tracy's website

• When Grief is Your Story Ada Floyd

Related episodes:

• Tim Winders of SeekGoCreate

Tim Winders is the host of SeekGoCreate where he seeks to redefine success. Today, Tim shares how he started with the "minimum viable podcast," why you should worry more about content than technology, and the surprising authority you can build as a podcaster. Tim's story reminds us that getting started with a commitment to iteration is a powerful thing.

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Stories Tim shared:

• Living in his RV with his wife while they travel

Great quotes from Tim:

We are creating content and we are hopeful that it encourages people.

Content is the business we are in.

Part of what we've had to purge the last seven years is how do we really define success?

The thing that shocks me is how many doors podcasting opens up.

Resources we mentioned:

• Tim's website 

Related episodes:

• Amber Cullum of Grace Enough

Michelle Rayburn is the podcaster behind Life, Repurposed. Today, Michelle shares how her podcast grew from her blog, how to know your audience, and why you have to make a commitment to showing up for every episode. Michelle reminds us to be faithful to what the Lord called us to even when the numbers aren't what we'd hoped. The Lord still wants to use your content so keep going.

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Stories Michelle shared:

• How her decorating blog turned into a larger ministry

Great quotes from Michelle:

I discovered [when doing video and audio] that I had to cultivate two different audiences and that was more work than I had time to do.

If you don't know your audience in some way, I don't know how you can produce content for them.

If I use the numbers as an indicator of success, then I lose sight of my mission.

Links we mentioned:

• Michelle's website

Markus is the host of Spiritual Life and Leadership. He's a pastor and wanted a way to help Christian leaders lead from a healthy inner life. Today, Markus shares how he overcame imposter syndrome, the clarity of his message and audience, and how it feels when you finally book that popular guest.

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Stories Markus shared:

• The problem he saw that needed solving

Great quotes from Markus:

I started with less than 10 listeners for months. Then it doubled. Then it doubled again.

Nobody else is going to help you get started. So I'm like "Okay, Lord. If this is what you want me to do, I'm going to pick myself to do it."

The goal is to help leaders lead in a help leaders lead from a healthy inner life.

Resources we mentioned:

• Spiritual Life & Leadership Website

Related episodes:

• Michael Woodward of JumbleThink 

Ruthie Gray is a blogger and host of the Instagram Insider Hacks podcast where she makes Instagram "so easy your mom can do it." Today, Ruthie shares how she overcame understanding all the technology, why you need to share your life on Instagram, and the episode that proves a little work can pay off big. Ruthie says you just need to get started—both podcasting and Instagram—or you will never improve.

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Stories Ruthie shared:

• Why she is passionate about helping moms

Great quotes from Ruthie:

I don't need to work for five hours on show notes because no one will read them anyway.

You can always delete and do it again. But eventually you have to put it out there.

Resources we mentioned:

• Ruthie's website

Jerry Dugan is one half of the team behind Beyond the Rut. Today, Jerry shares how podcasting has changed in the eight years he's been doing it, how specific to get on your audience, and the value of networking. Jerry is committed to always improving and his podcast helps men do just that. 

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Stories Jerry shared:

• Meeting up at Podcast Movement and networking

Great quotes from Jerry:

Christ isn't meant to be kept inside this bottle.

We are calling ourselves out because our show is called Beyond the Rut.

Resources we mentioned:

• Jerry's website

Related episodes:

• J. Parker of Sex Chat for Christian Wives

Jennifer Eikenhorst is the host of Accidental Hope. She is a mom of four, wife, and a middle school math teacher. Her story changed when she caused an accident that killed someone. Today, Jennifer shares how her podcast gave her a place to share her story, help people like her, and create good out of a tragic situation. Jennifer's podcasting journey reminds us that we can do big things even when we are scared.

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Stories Jennifer shared:

• Her crazy house including a quarantine puppy

Great quotes from Jennifer:

God put a bunch of tools in my tool belt before I even knew.

I did it while I was scared and now it's one of the things that brings me joy.

Resources we mentioned:

• Jennifer's website

Related episodes:

• Amber Cullum of Grace Enough Podcast

Seth Price is the host of Can I Say This at Church?, a podcast about asking the hard questions. Today, Seth shares how he came up with his name, how he gets great guests, and why he has to be interested in every single episode. Seth is an accomplished podcaster who creates space for questions and pondering. It's a great use of the podcast medium and I know you will be inspired to create the space you need, too.

Listen to Seth's podcasting story today!

Stories Seth shared:

• How he came up with the name for his show

Great quotes from Seth:

I don't care if people think I'm stupid. I'm good at what I'm good at and the rest of it just doesn't matter.

I felt like I had to have follow up questions to questions.

I'm going to do it in a different way that will make everybody angry which is the only adequate way to do that.

Resources we mentioned:

• Seth's website

Amber Cullum is a mom to three and the podcaster behind Grace Enough podcast. Today, Amber shares how she made the choice to start a podcast, why her favorite episodes are vulnerable, and the joy of book that great guest. Amber's story reminds us that we all start somewhere and grow from there.

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Stories Amber shared:

• Growing up in Kentucky and how she ended up in North Carolina

Great quotes from Amber:

It fires me up when I can connect people.

Just because there are shows that are similar, doesn't mean people know about those shows.

Resources we mentioned:

• Amber's website

Related episodes:

• Meg Glesener of Letters from Home

Eric Nevins is the host of Halfway There, a podcast focused on the Christian spiritual journey. He also founded Christian Podcasters Association in 2017 to bring Christian podcasters together. Today, Eric shares about learning about supernatural experiences with God, how podcasting helped him find his mission, and why short introductions are better than long ones. Eric reminds us that this podcasting is about personal development not audience development.

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Stories Eric shared:

• Living in Denver with his wife, four kids, and a wonder dog

Great quotes from Eric:

The practice serves the goal of maturity in Christ.

Resources we mentioned:

• Halfway There

Related episodes:

• Michael Woodward of JumbleThink