For the entrepreneur, relationships are critical. Nobody understands that better than Marc Mawhinney from the "Natural Born Coaches" Podcast. He shares with us his struggles with finding how his podcast fit into his business, how it's transformed, and also how uses it to build relationships with people, from his guests to his audience. In conjunction with his thriving Facebook community, his podcast has become a real revenue driver for his business. Free Challenge:
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Show Notes:
- What does, “Natural Born Coaches,” do for their clients? (01:27)
- Why losing his Midas Touch was the Key to his success/ Why Losing His Midas Touch Ignited Natural Born Coaches (01:50)
- Who became Marc’s Saving Grace when tagged as public enemy #1? (03:14)
- Why bankruptcy isn’t the end of the world (05:58)
- Why it’s important to take a leap in the dark (06:48)
- What was the secret to keeping his sanity at that start of his success? (07:28)
- Is it too late to start a podcast? (07:52)
- Why is podcasting a great networking tool? (09:04)
- How did podcasting become a primary revenue driver? (09:42)
- What amazing things can podcasting do for your credibility? (10:22)
- What’s guaranteed to give you a spike in downloads and growth? (11:46)
- The one thing you should NOT obsess over (12:02)
- Why simplicity is key (13:34)
- Why being hot is overrated (13:51)
- What fake gurus can’t get enough of (14:06)
- My #1 advice for beginners in podcasting to avoid getting stuck (16:32)
- Why commitment isn’t always key (17:51)
- How Marc got himself out of a rut (18:21)
- How podcasting made it easier to convert listeners into clients (18:55)
- Marc’s unique method of monetizing his podcast show (19:28)
- How some podcasters cheat their numbers (21:44)
- Why podcasting isn’t a get rich quick scheme (23:34)
- Why exclusivity trumps size in podcasting (25:01)
- How Marc never struggles to come up with content (26:18)
- How Marc adds a little spice to his show (27:31)
- What are the repercussions of tackling controversial topics? (28:49)
- How Marc’s authenticity made for a diverse clientele (30:16)
- It’s raining cats and F-bombs (31:06)
- Why Stan Lee is a huge influence on Marc (32:30)
- How to set yourself apart from the status quo (33:58)
