In this episode, the CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Talib Jasir, hosts an enlightening conversation with Jonathan Jones, founder of the Get Paid with Podcasting community and host of Beyond the Ball with Jonathan Jones.
They discuss the journey into podcasting, the importance of storytelling in connecting with an audience, monetizing podcasts, and the significance of maintaining an effective tech stack.
A notable point in the conversation highlights that serving communities and being a problem solver paves the way to success in podcasting. The episode is filled with pivotal tips to assist in effective content creation, identifying audience pain points, and strategies to monetize content.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:32 Jonathan Jones' Journey into Podcasting
01:37 The Evolution of 'Beyond the Ball' Podcast
02:26 The Power of Progression and Pivoting
02:59 The Importance of Personal Journey in Podcasting
03:34 Incorporating Mission into Podcasting and Content Creation
05:12 Encouraging Podcast Adoption and Content Creation
12:53 Leveraging TEDx Experience and Bestselling Author Status
15:25 Promoting Diversity and Inclusion through Podcasting
17:47 Impactful Episode Highlight: Dr. Emmett Gill
21:16 Success Stories from the Get Paid Podcast Community
23:23 The Power of Application and Intentionality
23:50 Understanding Your Audience and Their Pain Points
26:15 The Impact of Teaching and Speaking on Your Growth
28:55 The Art of Collaboration and Networking in Podcasting
31:17 Monetizing Your Podcast: A Different Perspective
35:37 Essential Technological Tools for Podcasters
37:59 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
To learn more, visit:
jonathanjonesspeaks on Instagram
Beyond the Ball podcast on YouTube
Beyond the Ball podcast on Apple
Join Black Podcaster's Association: bit.ly/BPACommunity
Learn more about the 6th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, October 18-20, 2024 in Baltimore, MD: www.afrosandaudio.com
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by guests of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series are their own and do not reflect the values, mission, or business of Talib Jasir, Afros & Audio, Black Podcasters Association, Vanguard Podcast Network, or any other names, podcasts, events, businesses, or organizations mentioned in the video or audio of this series unless explicitly stated.
