Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions talks becoming an independent podcast producer in Singapore and taking a leap of faith

This time, a quick trip to Singapore to chat with podcast producer Danny Koordi! Danny is a fulltime podcast producer and founder of Fabl Productions, creating narrative shows for clients and companies who want to convey a message in podcast format. I've known Danny since the Asia Podcast Summit last year, and this was a good time to get an update on what he's up to, building up Fabl Productions and more. We talked about: The leap of faith from auditing at KPMG to fulltime podcasting The mindsets, struggles and worries behind starting your own independent podcast business Why countries in Asia are not 'advertiser-ready' yet, plus growing trends Enjoy! Timestamp 02:57 - Meeting with Danny's first client and his origin story 5:59 - "He sent a thousand Facebook messages": hearing about Happiness Initiative inspires him 9:08 - Leaving KPMG: What was going through Danny's mind? 15:32 - Building up Fabl Productions, how Danny captures opportunity 17:51 - Danny shares tips on how to dive into podcasting as a business 20:07 - "They're not looking for one way, they're looking for the best way" what aspiring podcasters look for in Asia 21:00 - Podcasting for money in the short term and McDonalds 23:34 - Comparing success to the best podcasters, and Joe Rogan's episode one 24:51 - The intangible benefit of podcasting, according to Danny 29:00 - What is on Danny's podcast playlist? Renegade Radio! 33:50 - What Danny would like to see more of in the Asian podcasting scene? 41:26 - BONUS! We chat freeform about my story, random stuff happening podcasting-wise and other shenanigans :) Links Fabl Productions website Facebook Page Instagram Danny's social media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Shows Mentioned 青春抛物线 (Pillars Of Youth) The Anthropocene Reviewed Planet Money Freakonomics Like the show? Check us out on Podchaser! Join the discussion on Kyrie! Here's our main website! Buy me a coffee! :)