I analyzed my work in publishing 100+ Podcasts.
In February 2026, I reached 3,780 plays on Apple Podcasts in a single month, excluding other platforms. Here are 8️⃣ lessons I have learned:
1️⃣ You learn new skills, and your confidence grows.
2️⃣ You learn to manage doubt.
It is normal to think, or feel,“ Is this working? Is it worth it?”
Answer: Yes, any action or project that challenges you to be a better you is worth it.
3️⃣ The biggest benefit of having a guest is that they fast-track you to a better version of you.
🥸 Assuming you have a podcast founded on professional development.
👥 All my guests come from different backgrounds. Those perspectives improved my vision of what is possible.
💵 That is worth more than money. Although I will take money too 😎
4️⃣ You owe guests more than they owe you.
Wait! The point of having guests is that they share your stuff, and in return, you grow your reviews and audience.
🚫WRONG!
You have guests to help the audience first. It is important to have different perspectives from people who want to win; that is how we develop best.
Guests owe you nothing; you owe them everything. Remember, they took time out of their life to help you.
5️⃣ You improve communication skills.
🙄 I know this seems like a no-brainer, but talking to the camera, whether it is a solo episode or with a guest. It is a different skill from stand-up comedy or training professionals in selling. It is harder than I thought.
6️⃣ You get to document growth with data, the best kind of feedback.
Recently, I was asked, “I bet your first podcast was not as good as your most recent one?”
I do not want to listen to it, but I do; it reminds me of what I could have done better, so I can correct it on the next podcast.
7️⃣ Consistency compounds.
Podcasting and most projects reward people who keep showing up.
The early work feels awkward. The results are nonexistent, and the path is unclear. That feeling never goes away, but the good news is you learn to manage it better.
8️⃣ Publish for the one person who needs help.
What are their challenges, and how will the questions I ask or the content I produce help that one person?
Regardless of how much money they have or if they ever meet you.
When we help one person take one step forward, the work already matters.
It is not about helping everyone; it is about helping someone.
I will see you on the next podcast 👋
