Path to Podcast Success: A Conversation with Corey Paul
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Imagine journeying from the brave world of firefighting into the creative realm of podcasting. That's exactly what our guest, Corey Paul, did. Corey is a testament to the transformative power of podcasting and entrepreneurship. This episode is ripe with insights from Corey's journey and his book 'Path to Podcast Success'. The book captures his experiences and learnings while working with giants like Google and PRX. We delve into Corey's interesting history and his quest for financial literacy.
Have you ever wondered how mindfulness can help overcome challenges and help you find your purpose? Corey answers this by sharing his experiences from the Google/ PRX Fellowship program. He reiterates the importance of determination and tenacity, two qualities that played a crucial role in his success. We also touch upon the significance of community-building and continual education, with Corey recounting an inspiring networking story with the CEO of PRX. This intriguing conversation led to her writing the foreword of his book.
We then transition into how empathy and understanding your audience can lead to better content creation. We discuss the vital role of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in podcasting and how these SOPs can help in delegation and creating an efficient workflow. Lastly, we highlight the balancing act required to manage a business, a team, and a personal life. Drawing from his personal experiences, Corey shares his insights on how to optimize time and strike the right balance. Be it a budding podcaster or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode has something for everyone to take away.
Chapters
1. Path to Podcast Success: A Conversation with Corey Paul (00:00:00)
2. Black Entrepreneur Discuses Podcast Success (00:00:15)
3. Finding Purpose and Overcoming Challenges (00:06:49)
4. Building Community and Continued Education (00:11:56)
5. Design Thinking and Empathy in Podcasting (00:23:20)
6. Podcast SOPs for Running Business (00:31:56)
7. Team and Balancing Life Importance (00:37:54)
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