Full Episode Page: Anne McGinty: Entrepreneurship, Financial Freedom, and How to Grow My Small Business Podcast

Summary: How do you grow a business, achieve financial freedom, and still follow your passion? Anne McGinty, host of How I Built My Small Business, shares her journey from launching multiple businesses - including two successful exits - to building a top 1% global podcast.

Anne opens up about the creative process behind her show, balancing passion with business, and why internal validation matters more than external success. Whether you're scaling your business or refining your mindset, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.

Key Takeaways from Anne McGinty’s Journey

Turn Passion into Success – Learn how Anne grew a thriving podcast without monetizing it.

Lessons from Business Exits – How selling businesses shaped her approach to entrepreneurship.

Seek Mentorship & Growth – Why reaching out to experts can fast-track your success.

Internal Validation Wins – Success isn’t about recognition—it’s about knowing you did it right.

Links:

• Anne McGinty’s Official Site  
• The How I Built My Small Business Podcast – Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Anne on LinkedIn  
• Anne on Facebook

Chapters:

00:00 About Anne McGinty
02:18 The Creative Process Behind the Podcast
05:09 Balancing Passion and Business
07:49 Methodical Approach to Podcasting
10:54 Quality Control and Guest Selection
13:32 Business Background and Lessons Learned
16:18 Financial Strategies and Early Retirement
18:47 Empathy and Knowledge Sharing
33:22 Managing Seasonal

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