How do you prepare for a milestone like hitting 100 podcast episodes?

It's a journey that takes persistence and learning through every step. George Blitch has navigated this path with his Son of a Blitch podcast.

Today, George shares what he's learned about finding a niche, keeping the passion burning, and the patience required to grow. If you're a podcaster starting your journey, this episode offers insights you won't want to miss. 

Key Takeaways

1. Podcast Preparation and Patience:

   • Takeaway: George emphasizes the importance of treating the first year of podcasting as a training period rather than focusing on immediate success. Learning and honing skills are more crucial in the initial stages than achieving instant fame or recognition.

2. Valuing Guest’s Time:

   • Takeaway: Both George and Freddy stress the importance of respecting guests' time and making the effort to prepare thoroughly for interviews. This leads to more meaningful conversations and builds trust with the guest and their network.

3. Finding and Owning a Niche:

   • Takeaway: George discusses how he found a unique niche by combining his interests in the outdoors, hunting, food, and authors. By owning this niche, he's able to create engaging content that resonates with his audience.

4. Networking and Building Relationships:

   • Takeaway: Developing strong relationships with PR reps and past interview guests can lead to new opportunities. George describes how showing professionalism and doing thorough prep work has opened up doors for him with significant figures and organizations.

5. Continuous Improvement and Learning:

   • Takeaway: Constantly evaluating one’s work and identifying areas for improvement is essential. George regularly reviews his past episodes and guests’ feedback to refine his interviewing skills, demonstrating that continual learning enriches the quality and success of a podcast.

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Son of a Blitch Podcast

03:15 Podcast Hosting Journey

09:30 Annual Self-Review and Planning

10:18 Embracing Uncertainty in Live Podcasting

13:31 Inspiring Interview Preparation

16:36 Genre Praise and Networking

21:21 Podcast Insights: Speed Listening & Legacy

24:00 Networking Benefits of Podcasting

26:41 Inspiring Mentor and Guide

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