Insider Tips on Podcasting for Business Growth (Bonus EP7)

The best social sharing snippet from this interview is by far... "Consider starting a podcast. It's a great way to improve your communication and really just expand your reach. And if you're hesitant, if you're nervous about it, I would explore that deeper. I would ask why. And if it leads you down a path of you're nervous and scared to put yourself out there, that's a really good wall to smash down and jump over because it's holding you back, whether you think it is or not. And even if you don't end up publishing the show, like I mentioned before, record a few episodes, like go through the exercise." In this episode I chat with Doug Cunnington, a podcaster, YouTuber, and content creator, to discuss the significance of podcasting for small business owners. Doug shares his journey towards teaching people how to leverage podcasting for business growth. The conversation covers the benefits of podcasting, including improving communication skills, expanding one's network, and building deeper connections with audiences. Doug offers real world advice for those considering starting a podcast, highlighting the simplicity of getting started with minimal equipment and the importance of sustainability and consistency in content creation. The episode aims to encourage small business owners to consider podcasting as a viable part of their marketing strategy. Enjoy the episode!00:00 Welcome to the Small Business Sweet Spot 00:32 Special Guest Introduction: Doug Cunnington 00:57 Doug's Journey from Corporate to Content Creator 01:58 The Evolution of Doug's Focus and the Power of Podcasting 04:57 The Realities of Starting and Sustaining a Podcast 22:15 The Impact of Podcasting on Personal and Professional Growth 36:12 Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Doug Cunnington 👉 For all the links and resources mentioned in this episode, check out the supporting blog post here.Stop second-guessing your to-do list and grab the Marketing Energy Matrix to focus on the tasks that actually get you results. 👉 ⁠⁠https://compassdigitalstrategies.com/digital-marketing-services/marketing-energy-matrix/⁠⁠⁠⁠Peek inside my toolbox for all my tools.⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠Episodes I Like Playlist⁠⁠ for other recommended episodes I've enjoyed.🗞️ Like newsletters?⁠⁠ Digital Marketing Takeaway⁠⁠About This ShowSmall Business Sweet Spot is a podcast show created by Compass Digital Strategies LLC. Founder, Barb Davids, wanted to create a show that was more direct and to the point around topics that improve our small businesses and personal lives. A self-professed podcast junkie, she listens to a variety of shows on her runs and road trips.Compass Digital Strategies is for people who are tired of their website being the thing that stresses them out. Around here, it gets simpler. We’re not here to add more to your plate. This is about having someone who sees what you’re dealing with and helps you sort it out. Clearly. Personally. In a way that doesn’t make you want to pull your hair out.