Mike Wiston CEO of MowPod: Building Communities, Podcast Growth, Leadership and Crushing It As a Dad - Part 2

This week, Eric's continuing his conversation with Mike Wiston, CEO and Founder of mowpod. Mike delves into the intricacies of podcast monetization, networking, entrepreneurship, and balancing family life while running a successful online business.

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Key Topics Discussed In This Episode:

1. Podcasting as a Business: Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding the business side of podcasting and not just focusing on content creation. Learn how to secure sponsorships, even with a small audience.

2. Growth and Networking: Eric and Mike talk about the necessity of networking and how the podcasting community is similar to the punk rock scene in terms of collaboration and support.

3. Monetization Strategies: Dive into why traditional CPM advertising may not be sufficient and how sponsorships can be a more lucrative avenue for podcasters.

4. The Role of Video in Podcasting: Explore the debate between audio-only vs. video podcasts and what might work best depending on the goals and content type.

5. Short-form Video Content: A discussion on the value of short-form video clips for awareness and branding versus their effectiveness in driving podcast downloads.

6. Balancing Work and Family: Mike shares his personal philosophy on prioritizing family while managing a business and staying organized.

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