How to Drive Profit with Purpose Fran Biderman-Gross

Join us for an extraordinary episode as we wrap up the incredible How to Drive Profit with Purpose Season 5! This special episode will feature inspiring interviews with some of our most distinguished speakers. Plus, we have an exciting addition as Chris Krimitsos, the conference's founder, joins us to discuss the event's transformational impact. 

Attending Podfest as a first-time attendee was life-changing - and I couldn't be prouder to be part of such an extraordinary family. This conference brings together like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds, all sharing the goal of spreading inspiring messages. Thanks to Chris's unwavering dedication, we're united under a sense of purpose and belonging - it's like being part of an impressive family! 

 Key takeaways: 

Podfest is more than just a conference – it's a place where you'll create meaningful connections and be part of a bigger mission. It feels like coming home to family. 

Your purpose is bigger than your job. Remember your values. As podcasters, we aim to share compelling stories that resonate with our listeners. 

Fund your project with intention. Only pursue projects that drive profitability and growth. 

Monetize your podcast. Overcome the fear of traditional business models and intentionally grow your audience through organic and paid methods. 

Improve your relationships and gain new perspectives by building on what you already have. Embrace the journey, even the challenging parts, and find humor in it all. 

Mentor to help others. Share your success. 

 Undoubtedly, Podfest is a monumental industry event, and it's no surprise why. Its purposeful and hand-picked selection of speakers and attendees creates a powerful and meaningful community. I'm thrilled to be part of this thriving movement, and I cannot wait to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the business. 

Thanks for tuning in throughout the season, and we hope you enjoyed every conversation! 

Mark is passionate about supporting independent creators in their quest to grow and monetize podcasts. He knows that breaking into the industry can be difficult without resources or connections, leading him to focus on helping even those who fly under the radar succeed. His efforts have paid off with many of his partners earning top spots - but he's equally proud when smaller voices achieve big profits alongside 80% audience growth.
Everyone has something meaningful to contribute and finding a way for it to be heard is critical. 
Mark realized that trust was the key to success and so he opened up his time - generously giving it away. Consequently, this trust-based brand support enabled them to acquire a great number of users in no time – an incredible accomplishment.
Mark highlighted that without perfect alignment between founders, business partnerships never take off.
By working together, you can find creative solutions that exceed traditional industry standards while maintaining an understanding of each other's strengths. One mission, one goal: helping people grow meaningful connections with your audience.
In startups, it's important to understand the end goal and how it can be achieved. Creating a shared vision is key for success – allowing team members space to create within this framework often brings out the best work. Empowering people by putting trust in them encourages responsibility while providing effective leadership will further nurture that collaboration environment.
Having a well-recognized brand leads to rapid financial success.
Mark shared the importance of having intentional focus on growth. His unique proposition is that he proactively helps serious podcasters grow their audience, regardless of experience level. This informed his business model: no freemium option because it would attract the wrong people--people who weren't "their" people.
He launched a business to gain time and freedom for his family, aiming to craft an enviable lifestyle that centers around quality moments with them.
Mark emphasized what every user needs: a personal experience, as well as continued first-line customer support even after acquisition. You have to stay on the front lines to fully understand our customers' needs.
When tech support is needed, it's a chance to provide genuine care. Designing a business that meets customer needs with enough human interaction creates an environment of trust and security.
Strive to achieve your goal and stay on track, no matter the pressure. Don't let noise from others disrupt you in pursuing what's important.
 

A daring leap of faith propelled Larry to follow his dreams and launch a business. Though initially met with uncertainty, he remained determined to make it work. By readjusting goals and shifting focus, Larry achieved an incredible 500% increase in revenue—the result of unwavering dedication that paid off big-time.
With a goal in sight and the courage to take on something new, leaving behind the nine-to-five grind is well worth it. Hard work truly pays off.
Larry's passion is to empower others in achieving their podcast dreams. He kicks things off with an inspiring conversation, delving into why they want it and how he can help make that happen - from crafting plans & strategies down to writing a 4000 character description for each project. Working together, his goal is to launch them on the path toward success.
Being a leader involves being open, communicating clearly and leading by example. Demonstrating purposeful action helps guide the team towards success - when they see their leadership working hard first-hand it encourages them to follow suit.
Don't let the lures of substance make you vulnerable.
 

Taking a step into the unknown, Randy dove headfirst into drone-based podcasting. Little did he know it would quickly lead to success and inspire listeners worldwide! Through cultivating meaningful connections with customers far and wide, his reach grew steadily - leading him straight to the heart of the industry itself. Thanks to one leap of faith seven years ago, opportunities like attending trade shows or appearing in publications such as Drone Life & Irish Tech News flourished for Randy along this journey.
He shared how passion can be a powerful motivator, and his message to embrace it with enthusiasm resonated strongly. Along the way he highlighted how essential it is to remain focused on achieving our end goal.
By listening intently to customers and turning their feedback into actionable insight, Randy believes that establishing meaningful connections is vital for ongoing success.
In the unpredictable world of technology, success relies on having a core mission and staying agile. Adaptability is essential for growth, but keeping your sights set firmly on that original goal ensures you won't stray from what really matters.
 

Get ready to ignite your passion and make a meaningful impact through podcasting! Today, we're excited to have the amazing Latina Podcaster Rita Bautista join us.
Rita Bautista is the visionary founder and CEO of Latina Podcasters Network, a unique platform that amplifies Latinx voices in podcast media.
Her journey began with her successful 2019 launch - but it's gone far beyond personal success. After recognizing Latinas' need for more representation in this sector, she set out to fill this gap by curating a network providing opportunities for aspiring and established podcasters across US, Mexico & Puerto Rico. 
She was driven by her heartfelt goal to achieve fairness. Brands soon joined forces with Rita's cause - giving fair compensation to diverse talent whose stories might have remained untold for far too long. She saw the urgent need to recognize unheard voices and dedicated her efforts to making them heard.
Come along as I chat with Rita at PodFest and be amazed by her inspirational insights that will help you find direction, clarity, and purpose in life and business!
Our discussion was overflowing with valuable insights - here's a rundown of the highlights:
Success is within reach for aspiring entrepreneurs who continue to work hard.
Latinos have shown a remarkable aptitude for connecting with brands when promoted by someone of their own background. Over three quarters favor authentic voices which provides an incredible opportunity to further empower Latino-led podcast creators and content producers as influential advocates in the industry.
Latin podcasters found a lot of joy in working together - helping one another to succeed and grow within the network. In turn, they were able to create an engaging interview experience that went beyond just basic recording. Through mutual support and cross-promotion, these passionate creators showed how much potential can be unleashed when collaboration takes place!.
The Latinx market is a powerful economic force - the Latino Listener Report and subsequent reports suggest that US-based Latinos will be injecting around $2 trillion worth of GDP into America's economy. Ad revenue, sponsorships and other forms of investment can all draw upon this wealth to experience lasting success.
Despite being community based, the organization is a for profit business. Profit potential and social impact are both considered when ensuring that members of the niche receive market rate or above-market compensation; if their promotion drives consumer buying power, they should be well rewarded.
Passion and profit can go hand in hand - don't be scared to put a price tag on the value of your work. 
As a startup, the waiting can be daunting. But use that time to your advantage! Take this opportunity to lay down solid foundations and cultivate relationships - even if it's not with today's potential client. Setting boundaries will create an environment where you are more likely to succeed in the future.
 

Brian Schulman, founder and CEO of #VoiceYourVibe, is here to discuss how to drive profit with purposeand how that can be the key to success in business. Brian shares his insights on how an ethical approach and commitment to stakeholders can lead to powerful connections and ultimately drive profits. As someone who has overcome personal challenges, Brian also emphasizes the importance of spreading positivity in all aspects of life. Join us as we learn from one of LinkedIn's most successful video creators and a prominent entrepreneur recognized by Forbes.
Takeaways:
Own your individuality: unlock the potential in being different and make an impactful change.
With podcasts, we can offer something truly invaluable to our audience: human connection. Numbers don't matter; meaningful relationships are priceless.
Embrace the discomfort of new experiences - extraordinary things will occur.
Through meaningful conversations and human connection, we can make each other feel seen, valued and loved. 
Leadership isn't easy but through positivity & resilience you'll inspire others too – that’s true success.
Success and failure are two sides of the same coin; both misconstrued by society. When we 'fall', it's because there's something to be learned on our journey back up.