914 The Unfiltered Guide to Starting a Successful Podcast with Chris Harder

The School of Greatness

Lewis Howes

Mindset, Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Education, Greatness, Fitness, Celebrity, Health, Inspiration, Success, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Business, Money, Self Care, Celebrity Interview

4.8 • 22K Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2020

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

So, you want to start a podcast? Well...it's definitely easier said than done. Entrepreneur and podcaster Chris Harder invited me to a special Q&A at his Mastermind where I answered some questions about podcasting. Honestly, I get this question a lot, “What’s your advice on starting a podcast?” ...And I tell most people...they shouldn’t. With more and more people starting podcasts everyday, it will take so much work to stand out in the crowd. You can have the right intentions, but if you don't start with the right foundation, your podcast will probably disappear into the void. But if you are clear on WHY your podcast needs to be made and who you're serving, you stand a fighting chance. We just celebrated 7 years of The School of Greatness podcast about 2 weeks ago, and today my documentary Chasing Greatness finally premiers. It's been a long journey, full of ups and downs - moments of celebration and also hardship. Looking back, I'm proud of what I've accomplished. I'm excited about what I will accomplish. But mostly, I'm just so grateful. I’m so grateful to all of you who have supported us from day one. I'm always excited to hear about who has found this podcast helpful with growing stronger in their health, relationships, business, career, and more. I wanted this podcast to have an impact - a positive impact - on the world. You all have helped me get there. Today, I’m really excited to give you insight into how I approach creating this podcast every week for you. Join me on Episode 914 to learn my advice for starting your own podcast, dealing with negative feedback, and using it to grow in your personal life. Should anyone start a podcast? (0:21)When did you start doing video on your podcast? (18:25)Who is the most surprising guest you’ve interviewed? (23:12)What’s the biggest personal shift that has come to you from hosting your podcast? (27:48)Who is your favorite podcast host to listen to? (43:54)What is the why behind your podcast? (54:05)How valuable is it to be interviewed on podcasts as the CEO of your company? (1:01:15) What the year over year growth of the School of Greatness podcast has looked like (4:58)The most important psychological part of launching a great podcast (6:30)The difference between being a coach with a podcast and being a media company (15:03)How I get great guests on the show (24:50)How to choose the name of your podcast (34:30)How I take care of my voice (42:42)How to overcome the fear of judgment when starting a podcast (44:52)What not to do as a podcast host (1:02:53)Advice for re-launching an existing show (1:04:29)Why philanthropy and giving back are so important (1:06:54)Plus much more... If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/914 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

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0:00.0	This is episode number 914 on the ultimate guide to starting and launching a successful
0:07.5	podcast
0:09.8	Welcome to the school of greatness. My name is Lewis Howe's former pro athlete turned lifestyle entrepreneur in each week
0:17.8	We bring you an inspiring person or message to help you discover how to unlock your inner greatness
0:24.9	Thanks for spending some time with me today now let the class begin
0:30.0	Oh
0:35.5	Bob Lopakasso said the meaning of life is to find your gift the purpose of life is to give it away
0:42.7	Welcome to this special episode where I dive in and talk about
0:47.5	launching a successful podcast now my friend Chris Harder who is a part of my greatness mastermind the last few years
0:55.0	He has his own mastermind and he asked me to come in and do a special Q&A
0:59.8	Where I answered his questions and his members questions about podcasting and I get this question a lot
1:05.6	You know Lewis what's your advice on starting a podcast and I tell most people that you should not start a podcast
1:12.9	With more and more people starting podcasts. I believe there's like something like 700,000 podcasts out there
1:19.3	It's just gonna take a lot of work to stand out in the crowd
1:22.1	But if you are clear on your why and
1:25.0	You fight there needs to be a podcast that comes out
1:28.7	Where you're serving then you might have a fighting chance to get some attention and get some people listening
1:34.4	But most people the reason I say you shouldn't is because most people start it and then they stop it like three months later because they realize how hard it is
1:42.1	to build an audience to
1:44.1	Make money and it just takes a lot of time and energy and if you don't know why you're doing it
1:48.7	If you're just doing it because you think it's cool
1:50.8	But you're not willing to put the time and the energy on then it's gonna be hard to
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