I used to wonder what podcasts were the best to listen to. What podcast app should I use? Should I use apple podcasts, google podcasts app, what's the benefit of podcast listening?
Turns out, I didn't realize that by connecting with the podcast world, my life would actually be transformed in a positive way!
You could say, I sort of became a bit of a podcast addict.
This is a personal story of how to podcast episodes transformed my life, but I also hope to open your mind to the possibilities of something that can change your life as well.
What's the best podcast app?
That's really up to personal preference. Where do you want to play new episodes of your favorite podcasts on? What podcast platform do you like the most? Do you like the suggested podcasts that the apps present to you?
Each app is so different, but it's all about personal preference. the iPhone comes with a built in app for podcasts called Apple Podcasts. Similarly, you can find the latest episodes of your favorite podcast on Spotify as well.
When you find one you like, you can subscribe to make sure that the new episodes always appear when you login!
How much do podcasts cost?
The amazing answer is, they are free! They don't cost anything at all! Podcasting is often used to build an audience or community on the internet, similar to a social media platform. Many people offer podcasts as a way to connect with new listeners every week.
Because of this, anyone can listen to a podcast at no cost using their favorite apps online!
iTunes, Spotify, Google, it doesn't matter, your favorite audio recordings are just a click away.
Pressing the play button is how you get started. And you can listen anywhere, either on a computer, iPad, iPhone, or any device you can think of. Podcasting is becoming a major part of everyone's daily life!
Do I need a fast internet connection to listen to podcasts?
Absolutely not! Podcasts don't require fast internet at all! In fact, they work on even the slowest connections. this is because they are strictly audio. Your favorite podcast app downloads, the audio to your device, and your ready to go, with the newest episode of whatever podcast you subscribed to.
What are the best podcasts to listen to?
This is really subjective. Deciding what episodes to subscribe to is a personal choice. Navigate your favorite device to a podcast app and start searching. Alternatively, you can look for suggestions using the top podcast browse functionality.
Most every podcast app has search results that you can search to find your new favorite.
Search around the internet and ask your friends for different subbestions. You might be surprised that you like a specific podcast episode from one podcaster, but not the entire show! And that's perfectly ok. You don't have to listen to every episode from every podcast you check out. You can just listen to what you love, and nothing more.
What are some of my favorite podcasts?
Here are some of the favorites that I started listening to that changed my life as a business owner!
A few months ago I got my start listening to some podcasts, “We Study Billionaires @ The Investors Podcast” and “The Ed Mylett Show” were two that I was immediately drawn to because the first one studied Billionaires, and the second one is from a mega-rich, yet ultra-humble influencer/businessman who also shared the same faith in God that I do.
What were some of my
I was naturally drawn to these two podcasts because they were a way for me to tap into the minds of great men who had something I wanted in life and business.
I was reluctant to get into podcasts, like many people who might be reading this post, but I also had a desire to start my podcast, as well, in the future.
I listened to these podcasts as well as “How I Built This with Guy Raz from NPR” and this enabled me to do the following:
Learn from business moguls interviewed on each podcast
Gain exclusive insider information into industries I cared about
Keep my mind focused on where my goals exist
These are some of my favorites because I have goals to make a global impact and influence the world through technology & business. What a perfect way to learn, to listen to people who are actually doing that very thing.
One of my favorite ways to find podcasts is to search for keywords. I may also search for the names of famous business leaders that I want to hear from (Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Melinda Gates, etc.)
What are some of the main benefits from listening to podcasts?
Podcasts allow you to distill massive amounts of research and information into a very short period of time. To listen to podcasts from experts in almost any area talk about what they do, how they do it, and be mentored by the top leaders in the world.
For me, listening to the podcasts opened up a new world of mentorship and learning that used to previously only be allowed for the elite (seminars, webinars, training programs, mentorship programs) and I could sit under the tutelage of some of the greatest business minds of our generation.
Who wouldn't love to turn on their favorite podcast and be inspired every day? That was me!
Why Did I Start My Own Podcast?
My goal in business is to become a resource for people to learn how to think in life and in business beyond what they could ever imagine is possible.
That’s why I started the Grow Your Life Podcast myself as a way to reach millions of potential listeners around the world with what I know works in business and in life from experience.
I want to find and many subscribers as I can playing and listening to my podcast to help them grow in their mindset and business strategy.
You see, for us to go to a certain level in life and in business we have to be mentored and taught how to get there.
There's over a million podcasts on the topic of business and personal growth, so I know I'm competing in a deep market, but I feel confident that what I have to share will have ap positive impact on the world.
Check out an episode while you can.
Are There Any Best Practices When I Go To Play Podcasts?
Podcasts open up a whole new world of possibility for each of us to learn, in our respective niches and industries, from the best and smartest people on the planet! You can find podcasts from nearly anyone you can imagine, sharing their insight on their latest episode that will change your life!
The best way, practically to listen to podcasts: Do not go in order. Scroll through the titles and pick the ones that are most relevant to you.
Search for titles. Scroll through some of the top people you like to follow and see what they are talking about.
If there’s a particular topic that you want to learn about from someone you admire or respect, find the podcast they did on that topic and listen to it! They will usually give you enough info in 30 minutes to kickstart any journey you want to head in learning and discovery!
Then from here, pick some of your favorites to listen to - just a couple, and listen in the car, while you work, in the gym. Download this information into your brain and learn from these people that you want to align yourself with.
In this, it will open up a new world of possibility for you to learn that has never been available, and I believe it will change your life just as it has changed mine!
What Can I Learn About Starting My Own Podcast?
I went ahead and put together an episode on my podcast all about starting your own podcast.
Most podcasts never get past the first 10 episodes, and we have hundreds of episodes of the Grow Your Life Podcast. Listen to this episode about how to start your own podcast and tap into the knowledge that I've learned along the way in my own podcast journey.
Episode 11: Starting A Podcast For Beginners & Getting To 10 Episodes The Easy Way
I was inspired to start my podcast by listening to these great podcasts and using it as a blueprint for that.
In the future, I may release a full fledged training course on starting and growing a successful podcast! :)
What About Building A Community Of Listeners?
I did start an exclusive community of people, centered around my podcast, and the lessons I’m teaching each week to help people grow, along with free group coaching calls as well. You can join the community here.
I would also invite you to start a podcast journey with me, listening to my podcast here, and plugging in with me each week as I break down unique topics that will impact you in life and in business as well as specific skills tools and strategies that you can apply to sales, marketing and the internet.
I also want to encourage you to not just listen to my podcast, but also check out either some of my favorites that I mentioned above, or search on your own for some podcasts.
Are Podcasts Better With Friends?
I highly recommend posting on Facebook asking your friends what their favorites are and why, and seeing which ones you might be interested in.
This will create a dialog for you to connect with a friend and even talk about the topics each of you are learning! You might even discover common interests that you didn't know you had just by asking!
This is truly going to transform your life and your mind.
If you find that you enjoy my podcast, be sure to share it with some people that you know as well, and encourage your friends to start listening to podcasts.
I think this is something everyone should do as part of their life at least once a week and you’ll see massive transformation!