In this episode of Small Business Origins, Matt Lebris unravels the challenges and excitement of managing a podcast while running a business. He stresses the importance of leveraging personal experiences for content creation and share a willingness to seek expert advice, particularly in podcast promotion.
The conversation transitions to his collegiate encounter with Daymond John and a subsequent collaborative venture, debunking common misconceptions around Shark Tank’s scale.
Shifting focus to life’s ephemeral moments, especially with loved ones, the conversation encourages cherishing these instances.
This episode also touches on nurturing entrepreneurial ambitions within a corporate setting, preparing them for potential career shifts. Lastly, they reflect on their emotional propensity to connect deeply with others, finding inspiration in success stories and genuine interactions.
Chapters:
00:02:19 Podcasting Landscape: A Fusion of Joy and Remarkable Minds
00:09:07 Parenthood’s Emotional Spectrum: Navigating Joys and Challenges
00:13:38 Entrepreneurial Catalyst: The Book That Ignited the Spark
00:18:22 Personal Branding Journey: From Supporting Damon to Leading One B Branding
00:20:28 Self-Discovery: Embracing Uniqueness and Overcoming Comparisons
00:24:03 The Fargo Snowstorm Ordeal: A Tale of Resilience
00:32:15 Content Creation to Promotion: Mastering the Podcasting Spectrum
00:36:09 Podcasting’s Engaging Power: Cultivating Audience Connections
00:42:43 Aspirations to Acquisitions: Traversing Success and Personal Growth
00:44:40 Podcast Evolution: From Bi-weekly Episodes to a 300 Episode Milestone
Tweetables:
“I never have a bad day in podcasting. It’s always fun even when I’m rushing around with a ton of stuff going on. Podcasting is like, it’s the place that I go to, where I know I can just break away from everything and be happy.” – John Kelley
“If you’re creating clips from this episode and you’re sharing them, what I would tell you is to go on your guest page and engage with every single person that has commented on one of my posts. That draws the attention back to your page.” – Matt LeBris
“Just because we have access to something doesn’t mean that it’s meant for us right now. Everything happens in divine timing.” – Matt LeBris
“At the end of the day, we’re all human. We all want love. When we’re able to push the curtains to the side and really see into someone, you just connect with people on a deeper level.” -Matt LeBris
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