From Corporate Burnout to Podcast Ad Powerhouse with Megan Shields of Chime House Media

I’ve always believed the right people show up at the right time, and my conversation with Megan Shields is proof of that. Megan is the founder of Chime House Media, an agency dedicated to helping podcasters grow their audience and their business through Facebook and Instagram ads. And let me tell you that she’s not just good at what she does, she’s a straight-up powerhouse. In this episode, Megan and I dive deep into the mindset shifts that transformed her career from the corporate grind in financial services to running her own agency. We talk about why she refused to settle, how she took a leap of faith (without even having a place to live!), and the magic that happens when you align your work with your bigger vision. She also gives an unfiltered look at what’s really happening in the world of podcast growth, why most entrepreneurs aren’t leveraging ads correctly, and how she’s carving out her own lane as the go-to expert in podcast advertising. If you're a podcaster or business owner looking to scale, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now! Here are the key moments from the episode: 3:50 Making Bold Life Moves 9:40 The Mindset Shift: Disney’s Unexpected Impact 14:20 Megan’s Realization On Her Career Path 17:05 Leaving the Corporate World 26:50 Megan's Journey: Helping Podcasters with Paid Ads 29:09 Podcasters' Challenge: Show vs. Business 30:43 Why She Specializes in Podcast Advertising 35:07 The Power (and Frustrations) of Paid Ads on Meta 43:37 Scaling Chime House Media & The Future 48:03 The Core Motivation: Freedom & Autonomy 🌐 Guest Info. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/megshields?_l=en_US Website: www.chimehousemedia.com Come check out my new podcast, The Scarlet Edit! Instagram: @thescarlet.edit YouTube: @thescarletedit Available to listen on Apple, Spotify & Amazon ============================= ✅ Round Two Podcast is officially on hiatus. Please feel free to enjoy all of the episodes, as they were a joy to create and are full of inspiration, knowledge and wonderful stories. Thank you for being a loyal listener of Round Two - it has been the most special adventure and I have loved every minute of it. Nikki For collaboration and business inquiries, 📩 email: [email protected]