CYLS 147: Podcast Growth Hacks with Gregg Clunis

About our Guest:

Gregg Clunis is a lifelong entrepreneur and side-hustle master. He is the founder of Podsimply, a business marketing company that helps experts create high-performing podcasts. He is also the host of his own podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, that is being published as a book in January 2019. Gregg’s show was ranked in the top 100 self-help podcasts.

 

Episode summary:

Gregg shares his own journey to podcasting and strategies for others interested in starting their own show. He talks about how to get and keep listeners, how to build and protect your brand, and what it really takes to turn around in 10 years and see you’ve built the life you always dreamed of.

 

Insights from this episode:

How side gigs can give you a real boost Secrets to the practical necessities involved in changing your life Strategies to asking for help in your life and your business Secrets to getting to 1 million downloads on your podcast How to deal with negative feedback Strategies to avoid burning out when you’re starting a podcast

 

Quotes from the show:

On why Gregg started his show: “I wanted to create something that focused exclusively on that piece, the piece no one wants to talk about. The part where you have to grind for 10 years before it actually shows up and affects your life in a real way.” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 “The reason I am where I am now is because of all these little decisions along the way that at the time, I thought didn’t matter.” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 “I dive headfirst into pretty much everything.” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 On standing out as you’re starting a podcast: “Be willing to do the thing no one else wants to do.” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 On creating real connections with your listeners and making yourself accessible: “It will work if you’re willing to give your audience the time of day and not act like you’re above it in some way.” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 The number one factor that has allowed Kevin to get to where he is now: “Ambition… the undying belief that I can do anything I put my mind to.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #147 “Part of entrepreneurship is that we have success amnesia: we forget about the amazing things that we’ve done and that we’ve accomplished, so sometimes we need to look at where we started from.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #147 “Even if you have thin skin and it hurts, fine. Keep doing it anyway and it won’t hurt anymore” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147

“Dont be afraid to go with the opportunities right in front of you, even if it doesnt necessarily match with what you’ve always plotted as your life’s path” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147

 

Resources mentioned:

Asana Coachaccountable

 

Favorite book:

Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

 

Favorite quote:

The statement Gregg uses to sign off at the end of each episode of his podcast: “All big changes come from the tiny leaps you take every day.”

 

3 Keys to create your best life:

It’s not going to happen fast (no such thing as overnight success) By the time you get to the point where you have created the life you want, your goal post will have moved, so take the time to look back and recognize what your initial goal was – give yourself some credit Don’t be afraid to change the path. Don’t turn down opportunities even if they don’t lead where you always planned to go

 

Stay Connected:

 

Show Social Media:

 

https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/

https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/

 

Kevin Y Brown:

www.kevinybrown.com

www.instagram.com/kevinybrown

www.twitter.com/kevinybrown

www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

 

Gregg Clunis:

Gregg’s ask: listen to any 2 episodes of his podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes (available wherever you listen to podcasts), and then let him know what you think on Twitter, @greggclunis, or on Instagram, @greggclunis.

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