Just Pursue It

Andrew Zaragoza
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Just Pursue It

  1. Jul 28

    How to Build Trust With Content When Everyone Thinks You’re Selling

    Build trust and grow your podcast with Pursue Podcasting: https://pursuepodcasting.com/ Marketing is not failing. Your audience has been trained to distrust every pitch, funnel, testimonial, and transformation claim online. On Just Pursue It, I explain why more marketing can deepen skepticism, how AI and automation make real experts look like scammers, and why long-form content, founder visibility, honest trade-offs, and consistent podcasting help fitness business owners build authority, earn belief, and attract the right clients. Chapters 0:00 - Is Your Marketing Failing or Is Trust Gone? 0:38 - How the Fitness Industry Trained Buyers to Be Skeptical 2:07 - The Fake Podcast Metrics Scandal Hurting Honest Creators 3:33 - How Bad Actors Create a Trust Penalty for Everyone 4:02 - Why More Marketing Can Make the Problem Worse 5:05 - How Automation Killed Authentic Social Media 7:17 - Why Free Webinars Feel Like Sales Pitches 7:39 - Can AI Fake Real Expertise? 8:40 - The Three-Question Test for Spotting Fake Experts 9:14 - Why Fake Urgency Makes Honest Brands Look Shady 9:41 - Credibility vs. Trust: What Is the Difference? 10:45 - How Mark Bell Built Trust Through Long-Form Content 12:32 - What Does Building Trust Actually Require? 13:56 - Why Visible Founders Beat Faceless Brands 15:26 - Stop Chasing Attention and Start Building Belief 16:07 - How to Build Trust by Admitting Your Trade-Offs 16:50 - Why Admitting Flaws Can Make the Sale 18:36 - Say What Your Industry Is Afraid to Admit 18:54 - Why Long-Form Content Proves You Are the Real Deal 19:30 - Do You Want Attention or Belief?

  2. Jul 13

    Being Smart is Ruining Your Podcast

    If you want help figuring out what to podcast about, visit: https://pursuepodcasting.com/ Being smart may be ruining your podcast growth by making your expertise harder to understand. In this episode of the Just Pursue It Podcast, I break down the curse of knowledge, expert blind spot, cognitive load theory, and why simple beginner content often earns more YouTube views, podcast downloads, trust, authority, and qualified clients. I show you why you need to simplify your message, serve stage-zero listeners, and turn your podcast into a client-attraction asset. Chapters: 0:00 - Why Does Expertise Make Your Podcast Worse? 0:55 - What Is the Curse of Knowledge? 1:39 - Why Do Beginner Questions Go Viral? 2:17 - What Is the Expert Blind Spot? 4:55 - How Experts Accidentally Confuse Podcast Listeners 5:35 - Why Simple Podcast Topics Get More Downloads 7:13 - What Do Stage-Zero Customers Actually Need? 8:33 - Why Beginners Are Your Biggest Audience 9:04 - Why Basic Creators Often Outperform Experts 10:27 - What Is Cognitive Load Theory? 11:59 - Why Advanced Content Exhausts Beginners 13:54 - How Progressive Overload Applies to Content 14:31 - How to Never Run Out of Podcast Ideas 15:14 - What Should You Teach on Day One? 16:25 - The Ridiculously Simple Content Strategy 18:10 - Why Beginners Become Your Best Clients 18:42 - How to Turn Your Podcast Into a Marketing Asset 19:14 - The Simplest Podcast Episode You Should Record Next

  3. Jun 29

    What Elite Podcasters Know About Interviewing (That Most Don't)

    Visit https://pursuepodcasting.com/ to build a podcast that attracts the right clients. Most podcast interviews fail because the host is trying to sound smart instead of serving the audience. In this episode of the Just Pursue It Podcast, I break down what elite podcasters know about guest interviews, simple questions, audience trust, authority building, business content, and the “lob and dunk” method that turns expert conversations into episodes people remember, share, and use. Chapters: 0:00 - Why Guest Interviews Can Hurt Your Authority 0:36 - What Makes a Guest Interview Actually Valuable? 0:54 - The Podcast Interview Mistake That Keeps Shows Small 1:29 - Are You Asking Questions to Impress the Guest? 2:02 - Who Is the Podcast Interview Really For? 2:29 - What 1,000+ Fitness Interviews Teach About Better Questions 3:07 - Why Big-Name Guests Make Hosts Lose Focus 4:25 - Why Industry Jargon Kills Podcast Engagement 4:45 - The “Green Room” Mistake Most Podcast Hosts Make 5:55 - How Guests Know When You’re Performing 6:32 - Why “Dumb Questions” Create Better Podcast Interviews 7:19 - How Beginner Jiu-Jitsu Questions Got Massive Attention 8:36 - The Turtle Position Question That Exploded 10:01 - Why Beginners Are Your Biggest Podcast Audience 11:03 - How To Give Your Beginner Listener a Voice 12:47 - How Helping One Person Creates Bigger Reach 14:08 - Why Simple Podcast Questions Trigger Wannabe Experts 15:02 - Why Real Experts Respect Basic Questions 16:05 - What Is “Baby Talk” in Expert Content? 17:43 - How Hate on Mark Bell’s Power Project Revealed a Strategy 19:00 - The Simple Question Framework for Great Interviews 19:53 - How To Use the “Lob and Dunk” Interview Technique 20:38 - Should Keto Savage Stay in Ketosis Forever? 22:24 - Should Fitness Coaches Serve Everyone or Niche Down? 23:54 - What Makes a Podcast Interview Memorable? 24:26 - Vitamin D Supplements vs Sunlight: What’s the Difference? 25:56 - Should You Still Use Solo Content to Build Authority? 26:22 - How To Become an Advocate, Not Just an Interviewer 27:23 - Why Some Podcast Interviews Get Shared for Years 28:40 - Why Joe Rogan’s No-BS Interview Style Works 29:10 - Why Surface-Level Podcasts Get Bigger Audiences 30:27 - The One Question To Ask Before Every Interview 31:17 - How To Ask Better Questions and Grow Authority 31:49 - Ask Your Podcast and Content Creation Questions

  4. Jun 15

    I'm a Podcast Expert But I'm SCARED of Building My Own Channel

    Build your show without fear at https://pursuepodcasting.com I built my career telling entrepreneurs podcast views aren't the thing they need to focus on while secretly refreshing my own YouTube channel analytics like an addict. Building authority online requires facing the massive fear of failing in public, and it almost stopped me before I even started. On this episode of the Just Pursue It Podcast I confess my hypocrisy as a podcast expert terrified of his own sho. You will discover why publishing through criticism is the only way to own your platform forever. Chapters 0:00 - Imposter Syndrome: Why The "Podcast Expert" Is Scared Of His Own Show 4:07 - How To Overcome The Fear of Failing In Public As An Entrepreneur 7:22 - The "Fake Guru" Myth: Why I Delayed Launching My YouTube Channel 9:26 - Dealing With YouTube Haters: What Happens When You Finally Hit Publish 13:19 - Why Small Podcast Audiences Are Better: Real Comments & True Impact 17:06 - Is Starting A Podcast Worth It If You Have Zero Listeners? 21:00 - I Lost 380,000 Subscribers & The Real Reason You Need A Podcast 24:45 - The Best Advice for Scared Content Creators: Just Pursue It

  5. Jun 1

    How This Boring Podcast Hit YouTube Partner Status Without Any Viral Moments

    Stop guessing and lets build your authority at pursuepodcasting.com today.  Chasing viral views is the wrong approach for your business podcast. I helped a boring niche show hit the YouTube Partner Program by ignoring vanity metrics and mastering specific content packaging.  In this episode of the Just Pursue It Podcast, I reveal how to win on Youtube without a single viral moment. You will learn the three main strategies that actually convert targeted listeners into predictable revenue. Chapters 0:00 - How a "Boring" B2B Podcast Hit the Top 5% on YouTube 1:09 - The Secret Origin: Building Podcasts as Internal Training Tools 2:48 - Content Strategy: Answer Specific Questions to Attract High-Ticket Clients 4:45 - YouTube SEO: How Hyper-Specific Niche Content Dominates Search 6:00 - The Algorithm Advantage of AI-Proof Business Niches 7:48 - The Ugly Truth About Organic YouTube Growth and Compounding Authority 9:25 - Video Packaging: Why Incredible Business Podcasts Fail to Grow 10:04 - Title Strategy: Stop Using Episode Numbers and Do This Instead 11:55 - Thumbnail Masterclass: The Biggest Design Mistake Business Owners Make 14:38 - The 30-Second Hook: Stop Wasting Your Intro and Retain Viewers 17:41 - Content Repurposing: How to Double Output Without Recording More 20:34 - The Real Value of the YouTube Partner Program (It's Not Ad Revenue) 22:50 - Becoming the Industry Go-To: Building Authority and Team Morale 24:55 - Building Your Legacy: Why Your Expertise Needs to Be Heard

  6. May 26

    Answering Your Podcast Questions with Brutal Honesty

    Visit pursuepodcasting.com to let us help build your true authority.  Welcome to the Just Pursue It Podcast. I am Andrew Zaragoza and I am giving you the cold hard truth about what works. I cover why short form clips kill your channel and why borrowing authority from guests is a huge mistake. I also explain how to hook listeners instantly and avoid creator burnout so you can finally cement your expert status. Chapters 0:00 - Do YouTube Shorts Hurt Your Channel? The Viral Clip Trap 2:26 - How To Repurpose Podcast Content: The 10-Minute Segment Strategy 5:18 - Is AI Ruining Podcasting? The Danger of Word-For-Word Scripts 10:44 - How To Build Real Authority: Flex Your Expertise Without Faking It 12:20 - Should You Have Podcast Guests? Why Borrowing Authority is a Mistake 15:59 - How To Start A Podcast Intro: The 30-Second Hook Strategy 19:08 - How To Keep Listeners Engaged: The Brutal "Who Cares?" Rule 20:23 - How To Avoid Podcast Burnout: Why You Must Stop Clipping Shorts

  7. May 18

    AI Won’t Kill Your Podcast - Here’s Why

    AI will never replace the deep trust built by a real human voice. Visit pursuepodcasting.com to learn how to build real authority and attract high ticket clients with your podcast. In this episode of the Just Pursue It Podcast, I reveal why AI summaries are doing you a massive favor by automatically filtering out casual window shoppers who will never buy your services. I dive into the crucial difference between chasing viral YouTube watch time and generating actual revenue through long form content. Chapters 0:00 - Will AI Kill Your Podcast? The Watch Time Myth Explained 0:51 - What Is A "Window Shopper" Viewer? Why Transcript Readers Don't Buy 1:45 - How Do You Attract High-Ticket Clients? The Trust Factor 2:51 - Why You Should Let AI Filter Your Coaching Pipeline 4:00 - Do Podcasts Build Trust? The Real Reason People Buy From You 5:50 - Client Case Study: Selling Courses Automatically With Long-Form Content 7:31 - How To Prove Your Expertise To High-End Buyers 9:15 - Watch Time vs. Revenue: Are You Tracking The Wrong Podcast Metrics? 10:36 - Why Small Podcast Audiences Outperform Massive Download Numbers 11:13 - Short-Form vs Long-Form Content: Avoiding Creator Burnout 12:24 - Does AI Hurt YouTube Retention? The Truth About Low-Intent Viewers 13:44 - How To Beat The YouTube Algorithm Without Pandering 15:32 - The Biggest Content Strategy Mistake: Chasing The Wrong Audience 17:22 - Is Your Content Too Basic? When AI Summaries Actually Hurt You 18:45 - How To Make Your Podcast AI-Proof (And Stand Out As An Authority) 20:37 - How To Use Podcasting As A Client Sorting Mechanism 22:13 - Ready To Build Real Authority? Next Steps & Free Resources

  8. May 14

    The 3 Podcast Mistakes That Keep Business Shows Small

    Your podcast is a ghost town because you are making crucial mistakes like renting authority from guests instead of building your own. If you want to create a true authority building platform, visit pursuepodcasting.com In this episode of the Just Pursue It Podcast, I break down the three biggest podcast mistakes that keep business shows small. Podcasters constantly destroy their retention with their business logo and ego driven intros. I explain why solo podcasting and proper packaging are ways to boost your podcast's presence.  Chapters 0:00 - The 3 Podcast Mistakes Keeping Fitness Coaches Invisible 0:32 - What Is The Triple Ego Loop? (Why Listeners Click Off Instantly) 2:09 - The Biggest Mistake Coaches Make Trying to Build Authority 3:17 - How to Measure Podcast Success: CTR & 30-Second Retention Explained 4:57 - How to Fix Your Podcast Intro & Hook High-Ticket Clients Fast 6:00 - Why Interviewing Famous Guests is Ruining Your Coaching Authority 9:03 - Is Solo Podcasting Better? The Secret to Becoming the Go-To Coach 10:48 - How to Package Your Podcast for Clicks (Title & Thumbnail Strategy) 13:11 - The Podcast Delegation Rule That Built an 80M View Fitness Empire 16:13 - What Is Your Podcast Goal? How to Align Content for High-Ticket Sales 19:11 - Why Episode Numbers Are Killing Your Views (And What To Do Instead) 21:07 - Stop Podcasting for Ego: The Only 2 Analytics That Drive Revenue

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Just Pursue It

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  • Creator
    Andrew Zaragoza
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Andrew Zaragoza
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