401. 5 Keys for Starting YOUR Podcast NOW!

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Release Date: 05/09/2024

422: Harnessing Everyday Courage [& Breaking Through What’s Holding You Back!] Bestselling Author & Founder of Scare Your Soul – Scott Simon

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This week, Mitch sits down with Scott Simon – author, speaker, and the driving force behind the global movement Scare Your Soul. From a bullied, quiet kid to the leader of a courage revolution, Scott shares his journey of facing fear head-on, one small brave step at a time. You’ll hear how a trip to Israel, a panic attack, and a spiral notebook launched a life-changing practice… and how one viral Facebook post helped ignite a global mission. Scott unpacks the science behind fear and how small acts of bravery can radically shift our lives. He also walks us through his powerful daily...

421: Navigating Life’s Seasons, Trusting the Right Things & The Sequel to “The Shack” An Interview with Bestselling Author William Paul Young

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William Paul Young is back—and this convo is a true gift. If you know The Shack, you already know Paul has a way of sharing stories that stretch your heart and soul. In this episode, we go deep on navigating life’s seasons—the expected ones, the surprising ones, and the hard ones too. We talk about letting go of pressure, trusting God in the now, and why Paul says a “purpose-driven life” might be the wrong goal. (Yep, he goes there—and it’s powerful.) Plus, we break some big news: Paul is working on a sequel to The Shack… and the inspiration came from an unexpected place! (The...

420: Behind the Monsters! - Movie Legends, Inspiring Stories & Surprising Keys to Creating a Career You Love! - with Academy Award Winner Howard Berger and Best Selling Author Marshall Julius

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In this monster-packed reunion… Mitch Matthews is interviewing old friends… Howard Berger (the co-founder of KNB EFX, Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Orville creature extraordinaire — with over 900 + 1,000 creatures and characters to his name!) and fan‑turned‑pro critic/author Marshall Julius (BBC, Sunday Times, and co‑author of Masters of Makeup Effects). They’re back to DREAM THINK DO to dive into their new book, Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Creatures. Howard and Marshall tell some incredible Hollywood behind-the-scenes...

419: Rethinking Goals AND How We Achieve Them! – Curiosity, Neuroscience & Doing Life Differently GUEST: Neuroscientist and Bestselling Author - Anne-Laure Le Cunff

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Okay, DREAM THINK DOers… get ready! Because today’s guest is creating a new and inspiring path when it comes to embracing curiosity, thinking differently, and doing life in bold and unconventional ways. We’re talking with Anne-Laure Le Cunff. Anne-Laure is a powerhouse neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and the brilliant mind behind Ness Labs—a platform dedicated to helping people to think better, learn faster, and work happier. Her weekly newsletter inspires over 100,000 curious minds, diving into the science of creativity, lifelong learning, and mindful productivity. But that’s...

418: Forget the Grind: The Secret to Sustainable Success GUEST: Joe Byerly - Writer, Podcaster & Creator of “From the Green Notebook”

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Today’s guest is Joe Byerly. He’s a rising voice in leadership and the founder of: “From the Green Notebook” — a podcast and blog that’s been inspiring leaders inside and outside the military for over a decade. Joe spent 20+ years in the U.S. Army, earning prestigious honors like: the Legion of Merit, multiple Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award… all while leading teams in high-stakes environments. But what sets Joe apart is his philosophy: leadership isn’t about grinding harder or always pushing to extremes. ...

417: Finding Your Joy In the Journey!

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In this powerful episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews welcomes back the incredible Amberly Lago! Amberly is a true powerhouse of resilience, inspiration, and grit. She’s been featured on the Today Show, the Hallmark Channel, and in magazines like Shape, Fit Pregnancy, and Health & Disability Magazine—all because of her amazing journey of overcoming adversity. After surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, enduring 34 surgeries, and navigating the challenges of chronic pain, Amberly has redefined her life with perseverance, faith, and radical self-care. Now, she’s back with a...

416: Bold Moves, Big Dreams & the Power of Journaling Author, Entrepreneur & Multilingual Content Creator - Jo Franco

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Jo Franco is a powerhouse multilingual content creator, writer, and entrepreneur who’s all about turning curiosity into action. You might know her as one of the lead travel presenters on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, where she helps us to explore the globe through the lens of understanding… cultural connection… and crazy cool rentals. But that’s just the beginning! Jo’s a self-taught language maestro who’s conquered seven languages—yep, seven! AND she’s used her love of words, language and culture to inspire over a million...

415: RESET Week 2025: Starting Fresh… YOUR Way!

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In this inspiring episode, Mitch Matthews dives into the power of RESET Week 2025 – the third week of January – as the perfect time to refocus, redefine, and realign your goals. Mitch digs into the GET Method – a simple yet powerful framework for creating momentum and making this your best year yet. If you’re ready to start 2025… FRESH… your way… this episode is packed with actionable strategies, uplifting stories, and encouragement to get started! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE...

414: Making Waves: The Art of Leading Change - An interview with bestselling author and entrepreneur Patti B. Johnson

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Today we’re talking with Patti B. Johnson… a renowned expert in change management and strategic communications. Patti is the founder and former CEO of PeopleResults, a consulting firm she launched and led for over 18 years… culminating in a successful private equity acquisition last year. She's also the author of the bestseller… “Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life!” In the book… Patti offers actionable strategies for initiating meaningful change in both your professional life and in your life… life. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors and...

413. Unlock YOUR Potential: Asking the Right Questions for 10X Results! with Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author Jason Silver

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We’re talking with… Jason Silver. Jason has founded multiple companies… but he’s also quick to point out that he’s also the proud founder of two kids! (He has two boys!) He was able to play a key role scaling Airbnb in its earlier days. And… his most recent endeavor has been on the forefront of our current AI revolution… and he was in AI before it was the cool thing to do! Jason will tell you that he gets his biggest thrill by helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work. But he’ll also be quick to point out that...

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Well… as we celebrated Episode 400… I asked for YOUR questions. And you hit us with a ton of questions… and MANY of them were about having YOUR OWN podcasts! So… I created THIS episode to answer your questions, to help you to find the opportunities and most specifically… to help you to GET STARTED!

Now… if you’re not sure about having a podcast… I’d still encourage you to check out this episode because I give a “State of the Union” on the podcasting world… and I share some data you can wow your friends with! But I also share about why NOW is a great time to jump in the wild and fun world of Podcasting! Seriously… come on it… the water (the blue ocean… specifically) is FINE!

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A “STATE OF THE UNION” FOR PODCASTING:

The podcasting industry is booming.

Stats show that there are about 4.3 million according to Podcast Index and 3.2 million according to ListenNotes).
LOOKING BACK:
- There were approx. 203,000 new podcasts released in 2018
- In 2019… that figure jumped to almost 337,000
- THEN…2020 brought over 1,000,000 new podcasts
- In 2021… about 740,000
- In 2022… 244,000
- In 2023… 212,000

THAT’S STILL A BIG NUMBER UNTIL YOU SEE THIS:

Almost half (44%) of podcasts have less than 3 episodes!
Only about 20 to 25% (720k) podcasts have more than 10 episodes.
And… of those… ONLY ABOUT 25% (156k) release a weekly episode.

PODCASTING is a “BLUE OCEAN” OPPORTUNITY:

Here’s the article that Mitch was talking about from the Harvard Business Review about the “Blue Ocean” concept: hbr.org/2004/10/blue-ocean-strategy

Again… the “Blue Ocean Strategy” is a book written by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne.

The idea is a “red ocean” is an existing market with many competitors, where a blue ocean is a market yet to be discovered… or that’s newly discovered… with no competitors or fewer competitors!

According to Kim and Mauborgne…

“In blue oceans, demand is created rather than fought over.

There is ample opportunity for growth that is both profitable and rapid.”

And if you compare podcasting to youtube… there are plenty of podcasts… but “blue ocean” opportunities lean towards rocking the mic with a podcast!

NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

So… how about YOU?

What questions (big or small) do YOU have about the podcasting world… and/or starting your own podcast?

Leave a comment below and let us know! I’ll get back to you!

And seriously… we’d LOVE to hear from YOU!!!

Let’s do this!

Minute By Minute:

00:02 Welcome back! What's inside Episode 401.
00:32 Answering YOU questions about podcasting!
01:12 Deep dive into podcasting: numbers and opportunities.
02:04 Discussion on the growth and potential of the podcast industry.
03:10 Analysis of podcast creation trends and opportunities for new podcasters.
04:03 The state of the podcasting industry and how to leverage it.
05:00 Insights into podcast consumption and opportunities in the industry.
06:03 Understanding the podcast audience and adapting to changes.
07:11 Strategies for succeeding in podcasting despite competition.
08:05 Comparison of podcasting to other platforms like YouTube.
09:20 Discussing podcast longevity and competition.
10:06 Exploring the concept of "Blue Ocean Strategy" in podcasting.
13:27 Tips for starting and maintaining a successful podcast.
19:15 Discussing monetization strategies for podcasts.
26:46 Benefits of sponsoring your own podcast and monetization through affiliate links.
30:49 Encouraging guest appearances and leveraging personal connections.
36:19 The importance of starting a podcast with clear boundaries.
40:13 The significance of having fun while podcasting.
46:00 Mitch's Minute: Emphasizing the enjoyment and impact of podcasting.

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