I Almost Quit Before Episode 200. Here's What Changed. | Cheryl Lau

A few months ago, I seriously considered whether episode 200 would be my last. After years of podcasting, I felt like I'd run out of things to say - and the growth wasn't where I wanted it to be. Instead of quitting, I completely rebuilt the show. And something unexpected happened: guests with large audiences started saying yes - not because my show is big, but because the format gave them something they'd never had the chance to do before. This is a solo episode where I share one thing that's working, one thing I'm doing differently, and one thing I'm currently testing. I also dig into a past post from my archives - a 2019 hand-drawn Instagram diagram about free vs. paid content - and why I now think I was just repeating what every other business coach was saying at the time. TIMETAMPS   (00:00) Introduction (1:50) What's working (5:11) What's not working  (6:36) What I'm experimenting with  (9:55) Q&A 1: What surprised you about the rebrand? (12:05) Q&A 2: Audio vs video podcasting  (14:44) Q&A 3: The cringiest content Cheryl has posted  CONNECT WITH CHERYL LAU   Website: https://cheryllau.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cheryltheory  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryltheory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllau WORK WITH CHERYL LAU   I produce distinctive and deeply resonant podcasts for leaders and organizations who want their content to command attention, spark meaningful conversations, and attract high-value opportunities. I ensure your podcast isn't just another show in the feed - it's an asset that elevates your authority and moves your work forward. Here are 3 ways we can work together: ✨ 1:1 Editorial Podcast Production ✨ Corporate Podcast Producing & Consulting ✨ Hosting for Corporate Shows   Schedule a discovery call for us to explore what working together might look like: https://cheryllau.com/discovery CONTACT   Please email [email protected] for business inquiries.