Description

Ethan Stueve and Patrick Neve, hosts of the Crunch Catholic Podcast, discuss their journey in podcasting and building a successful content business. They share how they met on Twitter and started the podcast, their unique approach to combining comedy and Catholicism, and the surprising response they received from their audience. They also talk about the challenges of monetization and integrating different aspects of their business, such as social media and Patreon. They discuss the importance of prioritizing and making decisions and offer advice for young Catholic guys who want to start a podcast or pursue a side hustle.

Takeaways

• Starting a podcast requires genuine interest and passion in the topic, rather than just doing it for business purposes.
• Building a successful content business involves integrating different aspects, such as social media, podcasting, and monetization, in a cohesive and strategic way.
• Prioritizing and making decisions with your spouse is crucial when pursuing a side hustle or business venture.
• It's important to ruthlessly prioritize and make sacrifices in order to focus on what truly matters.
• Consistency and perseverance are key in podcasting, and it's important to push through the initial challenges and keep going.
• Creating a niche within a niche can help attract a specific audience and differentiate your podcast from others in the same space.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:47 The Early Days of the Crunch Catholic Podcast

08:13 Challenges and Strategies for Monetization

11:52 Live Shows and Expanding the Podcast

16:01 Advice for Podcasters and Entrepreneurs

24:17 Balancing Marriage, Family, and Side Hustles

28:05 Final Thoughts and Farewell