No one expects you to be an expert at editing at the beginning of your podcast journey. However, your show needs to sound professional. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make a podcast sound professional with bare minimum editing. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast. I’m Ronsley Vaz. Each week you’ll hear me, and a star-studded guest lineup, dig …
64. Volume: Tessie Castillo: Accountability
It’s one thing to explore tough subjects, and it’s entirely another to dedicate your career to them. But once you’re aware of unfairness in the world, at what point do you have the responsibility to do something about it? We all need to take accountability for our actions. But we also need to hold people in power accountable for their …
The Power of Words: Writing From Prison
Can you imagine being locked inside a concrete cell for hours on end every day? With no access to the internet, no smartphone, no ability to call your friends or family on a whim, how would you cope? Writing as a form of communication and expression has been around since the dawn of time. And as the years pass, it …
246. How to Build Professional Podcast Relationships with James Whittaker
Whatever your motivation for starting a podcast may be, instant monetization shouldn’t be a priority. A huge part of building your show is building professional relationships. You can’t do this alone, so the better you are at developing these relationships, the better chance you have at building a successful show. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast. I’m Ronsley Vaz. Each …
245. How to Find Your Why for Podcasting
Finding your “why” before starting a podcast seems simple enough. But, what goes into that process? It may be a bit more digging and self-reflection than you thought. But determining your driving purpose is the key to building your brand, and your audience. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast. I’m Ronsley Vaz. Each week you’ll hear me, and a star-studded …
63. Volume: Terry Robinson: Imprisonment
We hear a lot of metaphors thrown around about mental imprisonment. And those are certainly easy to make if you haven’t stepped foot into an actual prison. But maybe hearing those types of thoughts from an actual prisoner, say one on death row, could really help put things into perspective. This is The Psychology of Entrepreneurship, I’m Ronsley Vaz. This uniquely …
What Prison Are You Living In?
We hear a lot of metaphors thrown around about mental imprisonment. I’ve probably said something along those lines many times myself. And I’d be the first to admit that those are certainly easy to make if you haven’t stepped foot in an actual prison. But maybe hearing those types of thoughts from a real prisoner, say one on death row, …
244. Getting Past Your Fear of Sales
Look, selling doesn’t come easily to everyone. A lot of you are starting podcasts as a passion project. And it’s obviously going to be hard to turn that into a sales platform. It’s easier to sell if you understand the different stages of selling. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast. I’m Ronsley Vaz. Each week you’ll hear me, and a …
243. How to Focus on Your Strengths with Elizabeth McIntyre
All the experience in the world still doesn’t mean you’re going to have an easy time creating and launching a podcast. We all hear the phrase “It’s harder than it looks” quite a bit when referring to this massive medium. With your podcast, like anything else, focusing on your strengths is the way to go. Welcome to Should I Start A …
Empathy is the Only Option
The concept of shifting your perspective is not a new one. We all try to do that often. Whether it’s to deal with a setback, make the best of our current situation or whatever the reason may be. Sometimes shifting our perspective is the only way to deal with life in a healthy way. But it can be a tough …