How to Grow, Market & Monetize Your Podcast | Jordan Mendoza

What if your greatest obstacle is actually the story that will build your brand?In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Jordan Mendoza—entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, founder and CEO of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting, and host of the top 1.5% ranked Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast.After walking away from a successful corporate career, Jordan turned his personal story into a thriving business. Today, he helps entrepreneurs, service providers, and podcasters grow their brands, attract ideal clients, and monetize their expertise through authentic content, strategic marketing, and proven business systems.Jordan shares the lessons behind his book, the framework that helped him build an audience of more than 64,000 LinkedIn followers and millions of content views, and why your story is one of the most valuable assets you have. He also reveals practical strategies for launching, growing, and monetizing a podcast that creates real business opportunities—not just downloads.Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or aspiring podcaster, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you blaze your own trail.In this episode, you'll discover:- How Jordan turned adversity into a successful personal brand.- The key lessons from his book and the BLAZE Method.- How to grow an audience through authentic content.- Practical ways podcasters can build influence and monetize their show.- The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when building a brand.- How to create a business that increases both impact and income.Connect with Jordan Mendoza:🌐 Website: https://www.jordanmendoza.com/🔥 Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanimendoza/🎙️ Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast: https://www.jordanmendoza.com/podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, follow Hidden Secrets in Books, leave a rating and review, and share this conversation with an entrepreneur or podcaster who's ready to grow their audience, monetize their message, and blaze their own trail.