E8 - Building the #1 Mental Health and Personal Development Podcast in Greece

In today’s episode, we’re joined by George Koutroulis and Maximos George, the creators behind ‘Food for Thought’ - the #1 podcast in Greece in the Mental Health / Self-help and Relationships category. In just 4 years, their podcast has attracted an audience of over 50k subscribers across platforms, with nearly 2 million starts and over 1.1 million streams on Spotify alone. We dive deep into the origin story, including the challenges they faced, their journey to becoming the top podcast in Greece, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. George and Maximos share their insights on balancing personal businesses, the podcast, and other projects, all while maintaining a high standard of content creation. They also offer practical advice for aspiring podcasters, including how to start and build for long-term success. Expect to learn: - The story behind the creation of ‘Food for Thought’ podcast, from idea to execution. - How the podcast got its first 1,000 followers in just six episodes. - Insights into balancing multiple personal projects while maintaining a focus on legacy building. - The challenges of podcasting and why setting high standards is key to success. - Practical tips for anyone looking to start their own podcast in 2024. -  —- Get in touch in the comments below or… Follow Adam: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.haluska/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhaluska/ Follow Max: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximosgeorge_/ Follow George Koutroulis: George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/george_headstone