Just Pursue It

Andrew Zaragoza

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Just Pursue It

14h ago

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

27 min
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

29 min
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

25 min
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

23 min
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

22 min
May 4

Progressive Overload Principles To Improve On Camera Presence

Your camera shyness is costing you high ticket coaching clients. Treating podcasting like a heavy lifting session is the exact strategy required to build serious authority. Join The Fitness Authority Academy at https://pursuepodcasting.com/faa to master your message.Welcome to the Just Pursue It Podcast. I am Andrew Zaragoza and today we apply progressive overload principles to improve your on camera presence. You know how to grow muscle through consistent gym reps, so we use that exact mindset to conquer your fear of recording content. Stop chasing vanity metrics and start speaking directly to your ideal audience.Chapters0:00 - Why Confident Fitness Coaches Freeze on Camera (And How to Fix It)1:26 - The Gym Analogy: Overcoming Your Awkward Day One on Video3:45 - The Mindset Trap Destroying Your Podcast Potential4:13 - My Embarrassing First Podcast Attempt (What Not to Do)5:20 - Freezing on Mark Bell's Powercast: A Lesson in Humility6:54 - How to Cure Camera Shyness Fast: The "One Person" Rule8:02 - From Terrified to Hosting the Silverback Summit8:49 - How to Apply Progressive Overload to Your Content Strategy10:25 - The Joe Rogan Reality Check for Beginner Podcasters11:18 - A Practical Drill to Break the Ice with Your Camera13:32 - Why Your Expertise is Better Than Natural Broadcasting Talent14:43 - The Introvert's Guide to Building Podcast Authority16:24 - Stop Labeling Yourself and Just Pursue It

18 min
Apr 27

How to Escape the 8-5 Without Risking Everything

Escaping the 8-to-5 to build a high-ticket coaching business requires a strategic skip, not a massive leap. Join The Fitness Authority Academy: https://pursuepodcasting.com/faa In this episode of the Just Pursue It Podcast, I share how I transitioned into a full-time entrepreneur. I explain how to leverage a side hustle, stack skills, and use targeted podcasting to attract premium clients. Stop feeling invisible and make calculated moves to grow a lifestyle business as a fitness authority without needing massive download numbers. Chapters 0:00 - How To Quit Your 8-to-5 Job Safely (Without Ruining Your Life) 1:39 - Why The Traditional School System Fails Driven Entrepreneurs 4:01 - How To Build High-Ticket Authority By Working For Free 5:22 - The Smart Way To Scale A Side Hustle While Working Full-Time 7:47 - Overcoming Introversion: How To Command A Room As An Entrepreneur 10:31 - When To Quit Your Day Job: The Exact Financial Calculation You Need 12:23 - Networking Secrets: How I Started Working With Mark Bell 16:46 - The Brutal Truth About Full-Time Content Creation In The Fitness Industry 19:48 - Realizing Your Worth: How To Build Massive Brand Authority 21:15 - How To Produce A Top 1% Podcast With Zero Prior Experience 23:18 - The Hidden Stress & Realities Of Launching A Podcast Business 29:47 - Why Hustle Culture Is Lying To You About Quitting Your Day Job 32:25 - How To Invest Your Salary To Build A High-Ticket Coaching Business 35:08 - The Skip Strategy: How To Transition Careers Without Taking A Massive Leap

36 min
Apr 25

How Your Fitness Story Changes Strangers' Lives

Ready to turn your story into authority and attract high-ticket clients? Join The Fitness Authority Academy: https://pursuepodcasting.com/faa Your messy, unpolished fitness story is the most powerful asset you have for building your coaching business. In this episode of the Just Pursue It Podcast, I reveal why your personal struggles with pain, self doubt, and uncertainty are more valuable than any certification or polished content. I explain how sharing your authentic journey builds the deep connection and trust that converts followers into high ticket clients. You will learn why your voice, not an "influencer's", has the power to give someone permission to change and how your story can create a butterfly effect that impacts an entire bloodline. This is the key to becoming the go to authority coach people are searching for. Chapters 0:00 - Your Real Job as a Fitness Coach (It's Not Selling Programs) 1:30 - How I Overcame the Fear of Not Being "Polished" Enough 1:56 - How to Stand Out When All Fitness Information Is Free 3:57 - The Surprising Power of "Honest" Fitness Content 4:38 - The #1 Reason Someone Will Choose You Over an Expert 6:42 - Case Study: How Raw Connection Drove 10,000 Views 9:54 - What Your Audience ACTUALLY Cares About (It's Not Your Success) 11:11 - The "Butterfly Effect": How Your Story Can Change a Bloodline 19:06 - The Consequences of Staying Silent 19:59 - The Difference Between Ego and Responsibility in Podcasting 21:22 - Why Experts Can Never Replicate Your Unique Value 23:41 - The Truth: Do Listeners Want Perfection or Permission? 25:29 - Your "Ordinary" Story Is Your Unfair Advantage 25:46 - A Message for Coaches Who Feel They're Not Ready to Start 27:10 - The Next Step to Building Your Authority

28 min

Just Pursue It

Creator

Andrew Zaragoza
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

19
Rating

Explicit
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© Andrew Zaragoza
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Just Pursue It