The Why Show

Episode Summary: Why this podcast started in the first place, and 9 real reasons to start a podcast in 2016 — knowing your "why" is what keeps you motivated when the work gets hard.What You'll LearnWhy knowing your "why" matters more than the topic you pickThe real purpose and belief behind starting this podcast10 real reasons to start a podcast in 2016, still mostly true todayA recommended tool for recording remote interviews beyond Skype"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." — Mark TwainAsk Mike Anything: Recording Interviews Beyond SkypeGuest question from: Cara Lumen, Deeper Song Community.Question: Any suggestions for recording coaching calls or interviews besides Skype?Answer: Plenty of options — Zoom, Google Hangouts, or iOS apps like Ringr. The pick, though, is a newer service called Zencastr, whose tagline is "record your guests in top quality directly from their web browser." It's built specifically with podcasters in mind — send a link to guests, hit record, and Zencastr handles the heavy lifting, delivering high-quality audio on separate tracks. Genuinely easy.I. Why Start a Podcast?Why: the purpose, cause, or belief that drives what you do. Resource mentioned: Simon Sinek's Start with Why.What inspired this podcast? The purpose is simply to teach and inspire people to do great things by sharing technical knowledge and a unique perspective.The belief driving it comes from a Steve Jobs quote: "We're here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?" It may be naive, but the belief holds that talent, skills, interests, and a genuine passion to learn and create things can add up to something meaningful. A recurring frustration with being a jack-of-all-trades has always come from knowing there's a lot to offer and wanting to share it and help others along the way — wanting to put a dent in the universe, no matter how big or small, without ever being quite sure how to start.The core "why" here: this podcast is a platform to teach and impact others, and a starting attempt at making that dent. Pretty deep, admittedly — but knowing your why is genuinely critical, since it's what keeps you motivated, focused, and excited when the work gets hard.II. Why Start a Podcast in 2016?There are real benefits to podcasting for one-man bands and small brands. Disclaimer: podcasting is a big commitment that takes real work to start and maintain — it's a great platform, but that shouldn't be downplayed.It's gaining popularity. Still a relatively new medium, so getting in early helps establish long-term footing. Entertain and be creative. It's your show — mak…Read the complete show notes and resources on mikemurphy.ai.Support the showSubscribe To Weekly Newsletter:AI UnpluggedConnect With Me🌐 Website📧 Newsletter🎥 YouTube🐦 X💼 LinkedInComments, Questions & Feedback: [email protected]