Jen Briney is the host of the Congressional Dish podcast, which delves into the actions of the U.S. Congress. What sets Jen apart is her dedication to providing unbiased, thoroughly researched information on government proceedings, avoiding the sensationalism and political commentary often found in similar shows. Her commitment to the "value for value" model, where listeners directly support her work, has allowed her to maintain editorial independence and build a dedicated audience, generating over $200,000 annually through Patreon and other creator monetization methods.]

On this episode we talk about:

– How Jen Briney generates over $200,000 a year with her podcast, Congressional Dish.

– The "value for value" model and why Jen refuses to take sponsorships.

– The importance of providing well-researched, unbiased information.

– Jen's journey from working various jobs to becoming a successful podcaster.

– The challenges of marketing a podcast that covers government without being perceived as politically biased.

– The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its legitimacy.

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Focus on providing value: Create content that is intrinsically valuable to your audience, and they will be more likely to support you through direct contributions.

2. Stay true to your mission: Don't be swayed by trends or opportunities that don't align with your core values and the purpose of your content.

3. Think long-term: Building a successful podcast takes time and consistency. Be prepared to work hard for years before seeing significant financial returns.

Notable Quotes

– "I've made the commitment that I will never have a sponsor because my show examines government... I just feel like having freedom to tell people what I think they need to hear."

– "I create episodes that I think have intrinsic value because I... make a very big distinction that my show is not about politics... My show is about government, and so I'm doing stuff that nobody wants to do."

– "You've got to start thinking in terms of decades when it comes to living your dream life, not in terms of months."

Connect with Jen Briney:

Website: https://congressionaldish.com/

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FranBridge is led by its Founder, Jon Ostenson, a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures. As a result, he is able to commit over 90% of his time to helping others achieve their own dreams of freedom and wealth generation through business ownership.

Prior to FranBridge, Jon was the President of ShelfGenie, a national franchise system with 200 locations. Before he had his start in franchising with ShelfGenie, Jon spent 15 years in the corporate world, most recently as the Vice President of Sales for Carter’s Inc., responsible for over $350M in annual sales. Jon began his career as a Consultant with Accenture, often working Internationally on behalf of clients. Jon serves on the Board of the Entrepreneurs Organization and is active in supporting charitable organizations such as Growing Leaders and Hope International. Jon has BBA and MBA degrees from the University of Georgia and lives in Atlanta where he and his wife, Jenny, have 3 children and are very active in the community.

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Dr. Storage was raised in Southern California and is a proud father of two boys. He is a diplomat of the Medical Board of California for Physicians and Surgeons and a diplomat in both Child/Adolescent as well as Adult Psychiatry for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He graduated from the University of California Berkeley magna cum laude with a degree in molecular and cell biology and earned his medical degree from the University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine where he served as class president for two years. He completed his general psychiatry residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics and his child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Southern California, where he served as a Chief Fellow. Prior to joining Amen Clinics, Dr. Storage was Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at USC and worked on a busy inpatient psychiatric consultation service at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles where he also served on a number of committees and advisory boards. He continues to serve as Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at USC where he mentors child psychiatry fellows.

Dr. Storage has published several peer-reviewed articles and given numerous presentations covering a variety of subjects including neuroimaging of psychiatric disorders, effects of substance use on the brain, anxiety, the effects of social media on mental health, and psychosomatic medicine.

He has received several teaching awards in the past including the Dean’s Teacher of the Year at USC Keck School of Medicine in 2021 and the Outstanding Teaching Award for the Psychiatry Clerkship at USC Keck School of Medicine in 2020.

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Madison Brodsky is an entertainment journalist with over 20,000 devoted followers across her social media platforms. The inspiring red carpet correspondent is a force both on-camera and off, but her stunning success wasn’t necessarily an easy path. The small town girl started her career without a single “in” into the industry, but her love affair with the glamor of Hollywood motivated her to achieve her one in a million dream.

Ever since Madison was a little girl, she always loved entertainment news. Award shows quickly became her Super Bowl, and she looked forward to getting cozy in her pajamas to watch each and every red carpet with her favorite pair of dazzling toddler heels to pretend she was interviewing whichever celebrity stepped onto her make believe stage, where a TV was conveniently placed. It may sound naive, but at that point in time, Madison didn’t realize she could actually make television for a living. The job description just seemed too good to be true; so whenever an adult asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up, Madison always replied, “Anything that would give me the time to volunteer to hear celebrities’ stories at various red carpets.” Once Madison realized she could get paid for such a career choice, she went to the University of Arizona and double majored in journalism and film and TV.

In an effort to be as well-rounded as possible, Madison completed 12 internships throughout her three years at her University. Those experiences, in addition to her former position at TMZ and Entertainment Tonight, led her to become one of the most sought after red carpet correspondents in today’s crowded industry. Madison excels at interviewing the stars during mega-events and she’s no stranger to breaking Hollywood scoop, all while having fun with A-list celebrities, who consider her a professional friend.

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Chris Do is an award-winning designer, entrepreneur, and educator with over two decades of experience in the creative industry. As the founder of Blind, a renowned brand strategy and motion design firm, he has led projects that have collectively generated over $80 million in gross billings. Expanding his expertise beyond design, Chris also launched The Futur, a seven-figure educational platform dedicated to helping creative professionals build profitable businesses.

With a passion for teaching and mentoring, Chris leverages his firsthand experience to guide designers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs in overcoming mental barriers, refining their pricing strategies, and navigating the complexities of the creative industry. His insights are not just theoretical—they stem from years of real-world practice, hard-earned lessons, and over a decade of being coached himself.

Through his coaching, speaking engagements, and digital content, Chris empowers creatives to stop undervaluing their work, break free from limiting beliefs, and confidently charge what they’re worth. His expertise in business, branding, and negotiation makes him a sought-after mentor for those looking to succeed in the competitive landscape of creative entrepreneurship.

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Founder & CEO of Elite CEOs, Tanner Chidester has generated over eight figures in the online coaching world. After discovering powerful, repeatable strategies, (which he used to create his first million from a B2C model), Tanner's success went on to disrupt the fitness coaching industry forever. Upon request, Tanner began business coaching others on these same strategies, and paving the way for simplicity in a traditionally complex online arena. Since then the sky has been the limit, especially with his two brothers by his side, who joined the business early on. Tanner's business has organically evolved into the coaching empire we know today: Elite CEOs. With his team by his side, Tanner is now on a mission to turn as many online coaches as possible into millionaires. The Elite CEOs Mastermind, his flagship program, has become a natural hub of six & seven-figure earners. Inside, Tanner and his team provide coaches with the most powerful and proven strategies available to grow and scale any coaching business online.

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Eric Archer specializes in blending AI with digital media to push the boundaries of storytelling and content creation. His efforts to incorporate cutting-edge technology into traditional media aim to set new standards in the industry, making complex AI applications accessible and impactful. His work not only advances digital media but also inspires innovation at the crossroads of technology and creativity.

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With over a decade of experience as a Digital Marketing Director, Kevin Joseph has orchestrated multimillion-dollar growth through strategic paid marketing campaigns and astute brand positioning.

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Samantha Harte has had her share of heartbreak. Now fourteen years sober, she has suffered through her mother’s mental illness; betrayal by partners; the loss of her sister, friends, and father; multiple miscarriages; and her addiction to drugs and alcohol. Desperate for a path through the pain, she was forced to confront the hardwiring toward perfectionism that kept her sick and embrace the rewiring required to truly recover and heal.

Through her medical practice, Samantha came to realize that, whether we’re addicted or not, we all suffer from some degree of soul sickness. We navigate love and loss throughout our lives with little or no guidance, often fumbling our way through with self-sabotaging behaviors. Despite her initial resistance to the well-known Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, Samantha eventually reimagined them so that they worked in her own life. In the process, she discovered that the spiritual concepts in each step have universal application and can help people learn new ways of navigating adversity—not just addiction. In this book, she shows you how you, too, can change your life with the power of these steps.

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RICHIE NORTON is an award-winning author and serial entrepreneur. An executive coach to CEOs, he is featured in Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Business Insider, Huffington Post and more. Pacific Business News recognized Richie as one of the Top Forty Under 40 “best and brightest young businessmen” in Hawaii. Richie is one of the world’s leading thinkers and Top 100 coaches as honored by MG100. He is the CEO and Cofounder of PROUDUCT—an INC. 5000 company—a global entrepreneurship solution helping businesses go from idea to market with full-service sourcing, product strategy, and end-to-end supply chain. He is the author of several books including Anti-Time Management, The Power of Starting Something Stupid and Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It. Richie was born and raised in San Diego before moving to Brazil and then Hawaii. Richie is happily married to Natalie. They have four boys (one son already made his way to Heaven) and they have cared for three beloved foster children. They live on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, with their little dog, Velzy.

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