How Podcasting Created Industry Connections and Confidence—Desai Link | Ep 128

If you've ever wondered how a niche podcast can open doors in your industry and help you grow personally, this episode is for you. I sit down with Desai Link from the Circus of Safety, a show tackling workplace safety with a lighter touch. You'll pick up insights about co-hosting from day one, organizing episode production, and learning from technical challenges. We also chat about measuring success by enjoyment, how organic growth and industry events shape a podcast's reach, and the power of just starting—even if you're nervous. Plus, Desai shares how podcasting helped him manage public speaking anxiety. Tune in to hear a real, relatable journey in podcasting.Connect With Desai LinkWebsite: https://www.dynamichse.co.nz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desailinkTikTok: Search “Circus of Safety” on TikTokYouTube: Search “Circus of Safety” on YouTubeApple Podcasts, Spotify: Search “Circus of Safety” on your favorite appIf My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There's more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don't make it into the show. It's a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinChapters00:00 Welcome and Show Purpose00:21 Meet Desai Link—Circus of Safety00:33 Co-Hosting Origins and Inspiration00:54 Launching a Podcast Journey01:26 Two and a Half Years In01:33 Going Live on LinkedIn01:51 Sharing Podcast Workload02:45 Roles and Contributions03:14 Early Expectations03:29 Connecting with Practitioners04:05 Biggest Early Struggles04:12 Technical Hurdles Going Live05:02 First Time Feeling Like a Podcaster05:43 Growth Levers—Bringing in Guests06:25 Listener Engagement and Community07:07 Impactful Industry Recognition08:41 Changing Podcast Goals09:24 Release Cadence and Formats10:11 Real-Time Audience Interaction11:18 Guest Selection and Planning12:13 Interview Lessons Learned13:24 Tools for Consistency14:21 Remote Versus In-Person Recording15:53 Challenges and Organic Growth17:00 Podcast Benefits and Industry Opportunities18:31 Personal Growth Through Podcasting19:47 Measuring Success—Fun First20:18 Indirect Revenue Opportunities21:17 Building Relationships in the Industry22:47 Advice for New Podcasters23:25 Goals and Hopes for the Future23:41 Memories and Therapeutic Value24:15 Where to Find Circus of Safety25:01 Closing Remarks