How She Turned $500 Into A Podcast Studio ft. Sarah Smith

Send Me a Text Message Here!This week, we're sitting down with Sarah Smith, founder and CEO of SpeakerBox Media. From launching a business with $500 in 2018 to scaling a podcast studio from 100 to 4,000 square feet (even through the pandemic), Sarah shares the exact framework she used to turn her zone of genius into a profitable, scalable business. Also, you'll learn more about how we're talking about having your authority before external recognition arrives. Sarah defines authority personally as knowing your zone of genius and professionally as aligning what you do best with what the market values enough to pay for.TIMESTAMPS:01:56 What Authority Means03:37 Identity Before Titles15:46 Podcasting as Authority Asset19:52 Why Corporate Podcasts24:48 Followers vs Advocates27:31 Unlearning External Validation29:49 Rooted Validation36:56 Visibility Buzzword39:42 When to Go Visible42:31 Owned vs Earned Media47:14 Imposter Syndrome AdviceIf you're a business owner, founder, or corporate professional wondering how to build authority, grow a podcast for your business, or create owned media that builds trust at scale, this episode is your masterclass.Connect with Sarah: @speakerboxsarah | https://speakerboxmedia.com/.Support the showCONNECT WITH DANIELLE:Instagram: @daniellejmartintvWebsite: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintvABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST:The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale.New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.