357 What Drives James Hammond's Passion for Travel and Podcasting?

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Are you ready to explore the world of travel podcasting and discover how to turn your passion into a thriving venture? In this episode, I speak with James Hammond, the host of the Winging It Travel Podcast. James is a seasoned traveler and podcaster who has journeyed through multiple countries, sharing his experiences and insights with a growing audience. With a background in music and a knack for storytelling, James has carved out a unique niche in the travel podcasting space.

We dive into James's journey from a music career to becoming a travel podcast host, discussing the challenges and triumphs along the way. James shares his strategies for creating engaging content, the importance of audio quality, and how he navigates the business side of podcasting. He also talks about his upcoming travel plans and how he prepares for trips to ensure he captures the best content for his audience.

Additionally, we touch on the differences between UK and US travel podcasts, the role of AI in content creation, and the collaborative nature of the podcasting community. Whether you're a budding podcaster or a travel enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips. Click play to join us on this exciting journey and learn how to elevate your travel podcasting game!

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Key Takeaways

0:00 Intro

5:34 Podcast Beginnings

11:17 Travel Podcast Differences

18:24 El Salvador Travel Plans

25:32 Podcast as a Business

31:04 Podcasting Challenges

37:59 Using AI for Blogging

42:56 Future Podcast Goals

49:52 Podcasting Journey

Tweetable Quotes

"The industry is real tough and if you're ever exposed to that, I think you're going to have to realize that just being great at your instrument is great, but it's not enough. You need to do all the other stuff, which is like networking. Not being an idiot is quite an interesting part of it as well."

"I thought there was too many podcasts at the start when I joined. I do believe everyone's got different voice. And what I mean by that is that's a bit of a cliche, but in a travel perspective, if you went to Thailand tomorrow and I went to Thailand tomorrow for the same amount of time, even in the same places, we're going to have different story because things happen to you that's different to me."

"I think the real content there to really appeal is let's not give it away too much. Let's tell you what El Salvador is like and what I did and who I met and some sounds and some tips. But I want the imagination to not be completely gone. I want you to think, oh yeah, what else did he see? Like, should I go there?"

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