003 Jeff Brown | With 26 Years As A Broadcaster, He Was Born to Podcast
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Here’s the Recap:
In today’s episode we have the privilege of speaking with Jeff Brown. With over 26 years of broadcasting experience, Jeff has a ton of history in the field and drops a ton of knowledge on us. He's also the founder of Podcaster Academy and we get deep into why he created this incredibly useful resource. With a voice tailor-made for radio, Jeff is an engaging, insightful and funny guest. This Jeff Brown interview includes a Miley Cyrus reference, and a touching moment with a caller contemplating suicide back during his radio days.
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What We Covered:
- 05:25 – The story of Dan and Alex
- 06:00 – Jeff's intro into podcasting
- 07:50 – Nashville and the music biz
- 10:55 – Jeff's first foray into podcasts
- 14:45 – The birth of The Read to Lead podcast
- 18:05 – Dan Miller synchronicities
- 22:10 – Applying his Creative Director skillset
- 24:15 – The importance of evergreen podcasts
- 26:30 – Why Jeff created Podcaster Academy
- 27:35 – Producing live concert events
- 30:25 – Fond memories of Nashville and the random Miley Cyrus reference
- 31:45 – Jeff has a tough conversation with a caller
- 33:10 – Jeff answers whether this is his calling
- 35:35 – Speaking at Podcast Movement
- 43:50 – There's no going back to the 9-5
- 44:45 – The value of Podcaster Academy
- 52:50 – You can't be in it for the money
- 55:30 – Geeking out on podcast headphones
- 58:55 – Apple CarPlay and the future of radio
- 60:20 – Getting ready for the zombie apocalypse
Show Links
- Jeff on Twitter: @thejeffbrown
- Podcaster Academy – Jeff's course for delivering content like a pro
- Patreon – Support the creators you love
- 48 Days – Dan Miller
- Secrets of Dynamic Communications: Prepare with Focus, Deliver with Clarity, Speak with Power – Ken Davis
- The SCORRE Conference – Ken Davis & Michael Hyatt
- Podcasting A-to-Z – Cliff Ravenscraft
- Podcasters Paradise – John Lee Dumas
- Tommy Kramer – Radio talent coach
- Jays t-JAYS Four iPhone Headphones
- Stitcher
- Downcast App
- Fitbit
Podcast/Podcasters Mentioned
- The Read to Lead Podcast – Jeff Brown | iTunes
- Geek Beat.tv – Cali Lewis
- The Accidental Creative – Todd Henry
- This is Your Life – Michael Hyatt
- The Audacity to Podcast – Daniel J. Lewis | iTunes | Stitcher
- Ray Edwards Podcast
- 48 Days Podcast – Dan Miller | iTunes | Stitcher
- Smodcasts – Kevin Smith
- The Adam Carolla Show
- Marc Ramsey Media | iTunes
Book Links
- Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day – Todd Henry
- The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth: Entrepreneurship for Weirdos, Misfits, and World Dominators – Chris Brogan
- The Eventual Millionaire: How Anyone Can Be an Entrepreneur and Successfully Grow Their Startup – Jaime Tardy
- Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action – Simon Sinek
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Musical Curator: Cedar & Soil
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