This week we are celebrating one year of Pivot Ball Change! Somedays it feels like it has gone by in the blink of an eye, while other days... not so much ;) I am sharing my biggest takeaways from being in the podcasting industry so far.

1.Consistency is key. Be sure to release your podcast episodes on the same day of the week and at the same time of day every day.

2. It’s okay to take a break. I took a break from releasing new episodes every Monday this summer. It was honestly the refresher I needed to come back energized for season two!

3. Don’t let disappointments stop you. Stay persistent. Just because you hear no once, it doesn't mean that is the final answer.

4. Numbers matter but so does strategy. I share how I was able to monetize my podcast in a few different ways with small downloads and a quaint social media audience. 

5. It’s okay to go off script. Some of the best interviews I've had so far are the ones that aren't so buttoned up.

6. The pendulum swing.  The highs and lows of entrepreneurship are real. These feelings are normal!

7. People want to hear your side of the story. Even if you have an interview based podcast, throw in a few solo episodes. Your audience wants to hear what you have to say, too!

8. Thinking outside the box. The key here is to create opportunities for yourself that otherwise wouldn't exist. Focus on what IS possible versus what is not.

9. Use pencil! Don't ever think things are concrete in the world of podcasting. Stay flexible and be willing to #pivotballchange ;)

10. You really can teach yourself how to do anything. I share a very personal story about my education background that I still feel insecure about at times.

This week's episode is brought to you by Apolla; the world's best compression socks.

Listen to episode 28 with Bri & Kaycee from Apolla.

Listen to episode 22 with Emily Weber on the pendelum swing.

Listen to episode 11 with my husband, Travis.

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

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