Start Ugly: Don’t Let Perfectionism Stop You with Enrique...

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If you're ready to stop being overlooked and start getting the recognition and the results that you deserve, join The Experts Blueprint today. --------------------------------------------------- What if the key to growing your podcast and building a meaningful platform wasn’t about chasing numbers, but about betting on yourself and serving just one person at a time? In this episode, Enrique Gonzalez and I talk about the power of starting before you are ready. Enrique shares how he overcame self-doubt, ignored vanity metrics, and bet on himself despite not having perfect conditions. He has also supported me with contract negotiations for big clients and has always alerted me to new awards for podcasting. The conversation closes with a challenge to “start ugly”. Launch your idea now, learn as you go, and enjoy the process instead of waiting for perfection. This episode shows us how to permit ourselves to create even when fear and perfectionism try to stop us. 5 Key Topics Discussed: Why focusing on serving "one person" with each episode keeps him motivated and avoids burnout.Practical tips for repurposing content across platforms without extra work.The pitfalls of early sponsorships and how Enrique shifted to partnering with "family" brands he genuinely believes in.Why investing in targeted ads (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook) is crucial for growth—and how Enrique’s episodes gained 1,000+ downloads in a day using these tools.The ripple effect of awards: credibility, community, and unexpected opportunities (like inspiring new award categories for veterans). Connect with Enrique Gonzalez: LinkedIn: Enrique Gonzalez - Triad Leadership Solutions Podcast: Developing The Leader Within NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY! To follow and support the Leaders Lead podcast, click here. Rate, review, and comment wherever you're listening. This show was elevated by the Podcast Mechanic, helping indie creators, small businesses, and nonprofits produce polished, purposeful podcasts. Click Podcast Mechanic to connect and learn about their podcast production services. EP: 130

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If you're ready to stop being overlooked and start getting the recognition and the results that you deserve, join The Experts Blueprint today. --------------------------------------------------- What if the key to growing your podcast and building...

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