Not because the interviews weren’t good. They were fantastic, and I cared a lot about the show, but I had no runway for real life.
In this Season 2 opener, I’m sharing what actually went wrong behind the scenes in GrowthShifters 1.0, why my production system had zero margins, and what I’m changing so the podcast can be consistent, sustainable, and genuinely fun again.
If you’re building something ambitious, I hope this saves you a whole lot of burnout.
I'll walk you through the biggest shifts I’m making, including:
- Shortening the show so it’s easier to publish and easier to listen to
- Reducing friction for guests by simplifying the booking and recording process
- Letting go of over-preparation so the conversations feel natural and alive
- Investing strategically to elevate the show without blowing up the budget
- Simplifying calls to action so the end of each episode stays useful, not overwhelming
BONUS: Christine’s Podcast Tips!
To close out the episode, I bring in my web designer, Christine Lieu-Guzauskas, to share her top tips for podcasting success. (And yes, I’m taking her last one to heart, which is to have fun!)
Web designer and host of The Brand Party Podcast
Website: https://www.christineldesigns.com/
Intro/Outro producer for GrowthShifters Podcast Season 2
Website: https://www.finacharleson.com/
Season 1: Catch Up on Previous Guests
If you’re new here, you can also check out GrowthShifters 1.0. Here are links to past episodes and guests:
- Family and Community with Wendal Yoder
- Creativity and Courage with Emily Gillis
- Service and Growth with Kevin Yu
- Leap, Land, and Build: Marilù's Journey from New Canadian to Successful Entrepreneur
- Compassion is a Superpower with Elizabeth Keiper-Aguirre
- Rewiring the Mind with Nikita May: Healing, Neuroplasticity, and Resilience
If this episode resonates, I’d love it if you would subscribe, share it with a friend who’s building something big, and come say hi.
Website: https://www.growthshifters.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthshifters/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@growthshifters