Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs: Launching Your Own Podcast
Description
In this episode, we explored everything you need to know about launching your very own podcast—from choosing the right equipment to structuring episodes and promoting your show. This was a must-watch for aspiring podcasters, entrepreneurs, and content creators ready to amplify their voice and build a loyal audience.
The live session was packed with practical advice, personal stories, and expert tips to help viewers take action and get started confidently.
✅ Questions were answered live!
We had great engagement and tackled real-time questions from the audience. If you missed it live, feel free to leave your questions in the comments—we’re still here to help.
📌 What you learned in this episode:
1. The essential tools and platforms you need to launch a professional podcast on a budget
2. How to structure your podcast episodes for maximum impact and audience retention
3. The biggest mistakes new podcasters make—and how to avoid them
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👥 Entrepreneurs featured in this episode
(Feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee!)
🔗 Sondra Ray – https://www.linkedin.com/in/getitdonecoachinganvaservices
🔗 Peter Hingston – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hingston-4089a51a6/
🔗 Lesetja Mokou - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesetja-mokou
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🎧 Sponsors
🎵 Intro music produced by Peach Jam Records – https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-jam-records-inc/
🎤 Vocals by Cheyanne Summer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyanne-summer/
📸 Photography by Joanne Moorhouse, Global Virtual Photography – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemoorhouse/
🎬 Video Intro by Sommerville Lombard – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerville-lombard/
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:08 – Tribe Song
02:02 - Sondra Ray: Hallo and Welcome Everybody!!
02:50 - Sondra Ray: Launching your own podcast
09:07 - Peter Hingston: Podcasting that lines up with marketing
16:06 - Lesetja Mokou: The way you present your product/service on the podcast
21:29 - Peter Hingston: Views and likes don't make sales
28:16 - Sondra Ray: Tweak the plan
32:52 - Peter Hingston: It might not work out the way you planned
35:49 - Sondra Ray: The best lessons are the ones you apply and how fast you apply them
37:36 - Sondra Ray: Wrapping up
39:07 - Peter Hinston: May all your wildest entrepreneurial dreams come true