Jordan Harbinger: How to Build a Podcast | Episode 19
Curious about how to Build & Grow a Podcast? Well, this is the Podcast Episode for you because I sit down with Jordan Harbinger, one of the Big Podcasters of our time, who has been in the Podcasting Game industry for 16 years. Jordan shares his story of leaving a cushy Wallstreet Lawyer Career to risk it all to follow his passion for Podcasting, how this led to an adventure as a Relationship & Dating Coach then onto his current iteration of full-time, big-time Podcaster. He highlights how the recession of 2008 was a blessing in disguise and forced him to reevaluate his life to pursue what he really wanted to do. Tune in and discover how Jordan became one of the best in the podcast game!
Jordan is a Top Podcaster who’s been podcasting since 2006, his show gets 11 Million downloads per month, has tons of high-profile clients like Kobe Bryant, even the head of the CIA, was voted one of Apple’s Top Podcasts in 2018, he has been kidnapped twice, he’s a former Wallstreet Lawyer, former relationship & dating coach, and currently a husband, father of two children & one hairless cat.
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Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 11:49] Opening Segment
• When and why Jordan decided to leave Wall Street
The recession of 2008 was one of the best things
• People stick around because they feel they don’t have options
[11:50 - 23:17] The Key to Happiness
• Jordan’s podcasting entrepreneurial journey
Having a deep level of knowledge
• Starting a coaching business focused on dating and relationships
The Residential Bootcamp
[23:18 -33:02] An Artistic Pursuit
• How to get to 11 million downloads a month
What can I do that serves the audience the best way?
Focusing on creating really good content
• Your audience tends to grow faster when you don’t sell anything
[33:01 - 42:33] Money Doesn’t Necessarily Make People Happy
• Jordan’s insights about money
Understanding what money could do or not do for you
• The massive value of podcasting
Why podcasting is super hot right now
[42:34- 53:47] Closing Segment
• How many episodes per week you should do if you want to grow your podcast
• How to get on a network
Connect with Jordan on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn.
Key Quotes:
“When you don't sell anything, your audience tends to grow faster and be more loyal. So you're able to focus on the product instead of the sales.” - Jordan Harbinger
“As far as podcasting is concerned, and this goes for most artistic pursuits, viewing it as a business is a great way to ruin something that you think is fun.” - Jordan Harbinger
“What I think people should be optimizing for is flexibility, time, and freedom.” - Jordan Harbinger
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