How Pros Run Podcasts w/ Nick Hiter :: Ep 288 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

Host Jim McCarthy sits down with fellow producer and host Nick Hiter (The Hit Streak, The Hit Lab) for a long‑form, no‑BS conversation on the business of podcasting, building real relationships, and leading with faith and family.They dive into everything from pricing your show like a pro and filtering guests, to why short‑form content exploded, what’s broken in traditional media, and how podcasting became the ultimate networking machine. Nick also opens up about parenting, youth sports, legacy, and why confidence is really the memory of success.If you’re a creator, business owner, or aspiring host who wants to treat your show like a real business, this episode is a masterclass wrapped in a real conversation.Timed Highlights: 01:45 Tony Soprano “thought leader” quotes03:25 Studio evolution and remote production09:38 Ally vs competitor mindset in podcasting11:00 What counts as a podcast in 2026?16:00 Why most podcasters quit early16:36 Frequency, consistency, and compounding25:59 The real cost per episode and guest fees33:00 Curating a 52‑episode season like a roster38:20 Podcasting as a legacy for your kids46:30 IRS, fear, and what we’re not questioning1:10:50 Parenting, baseball, and confidence1:21:10 18‑hour days, family time, and boundaries1:30:00 Drums, radio, and SiriusXM imagingFor more episodes → MMTBP.com Guest’s website → NickHiter.comGuest’s podcast → The Hit StreakStudio → https://www.itsyourshow.co/