The Evolution of Underdawg Talk W/ Demond Hicks & Eric Jones Jr - Ep. #100

In this episode of Underdog Talk, host Eric Jones Jr. takes a break from his usual role and becomes the interviewee. Demond Hicks, a successful underdawg himself, interviews Eric about his journey and dedication to podcasting. They dive into the world of podcasting and the challenges that come with it. Eric shares his journey of diving in and putting in the work, even when he didn't have any excuses. We discuss the importance of consistency and dedication, with Eric sharing how he surpassed the average number of podcast episodes and the hurdles he faced along the way. We also touch on the flip side of fear and the impact of social media on mental health. They also discuss the challenges of recording and editing alone, staying focused amidst distractions, and reaching 100 episodes. Demond commends Eric's hard work and presents him with a gift, his book titled "The Mindset Shift, Powerful Collection of 100 Affirmations." Despite it being Thanksgiving, Eric continues to work and Demond expresses his support. Tune in to hear this inspiring conversation between two underdawgs. TimeStamp: [00:02:12] Starting over and staying focused. [00:04:09] The journey of the podcast. [00:08:45] Pick one thing. [00:12:02] What do you want to be when you grow up? [00:14:36] Podcasting challenges and rewards. [00:19:20] Getting out of your comfort zone. [00:22:00] Thoughts of checking out. [00:25:27] Creating Opportunities for Success. [00:28:06] Investing in quality content. [00:31:19] Your kids watch you. [00:36:00] Shared birthday with a twin sister. [00:38:47] Lack of collaboration in the city. [00:42:11] Creating opportunities in a city. [00:45:58] Underdawgs and pushing forward. Demond’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/_iamdemond/ The Mindset Shift Book: https://www.demondhicks.com/products/the-mindset-shift-book Eric’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/underdawgtalk/ #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #podcast #howto #underdog #underdawgtalk 👉🏾 Subscribe Rate and Review On The Mic Underdawg Talk Podcast W/ Eric Jones Jr. on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts | Anchor.FM | IHeart Radio | Spotify | Google Podcast 👉🏾Share this episode on Social Media and keep the discussion going with the people in your circles! 👉🏾Stay Connected! Follow Underdawg Talk on: ▶️Instagram - instagram.com/underdawgtalk. ▶️Facebook- www.facebook.com/underdawgtalk ▶️YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Underdawgtalk ▶️Audio - anchor.fm #underdawgtalk #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #howto #podcast #underdawgtalk