Community Interviews: The Business Bunch

Between Two Mics: The Remote Recording Podcast

12/14/21 • 42 min

Welcome to our Between Two Mics community series, The Community Interviews. For the next three weeks, Zach and Rock are sharing SquadCaster interviews that they've recorded. They spoke with more than 15 podcasters over the past few months who record their shows on SquadCast.fm.
Zach and Rock spoke with scientists, doctors, lawyers, artists, business execs, mental health advocates, and everyone in between, about what it's like to be a content creator.
In this week's episode, Rock shares his conversations with business-related podcasters. You'll meet Chaz, Dino, Jessica, Shubham, and Tom. Next week, Rock speaks with Chris Angel, Felice, Paige, Randy, Arun, and JoJo about people and stories. And for our last episode of the year, Zach will speak with Jayde, JJ, Keith, Manny, and Phil, about social issues.
Why are we sharing The Community Interviews? We want to show off our amazing SquadCast community. We asked them about their lives, their passions, their podcasts, and more. And this series is to honor them! And to tell the world about what they're up to.
Today's episode features:

Chaz Volk's Mr. Thrive Media
Dino Cattaneo's Authentic Leadership for Everyday People
Shubham Agarwal's Secrets of Storytellers
Jessica Stewart's My Modern Met
Tom Fox's Compliance Network

Learn from Chaz about his career pivot, from game tech at Dave & Busters to media company owner. Meet Dino, who interviews business leaders about what keeps them honest and authentic in their day-to-day lives. Shubham gives us practical tips on treating your podcast guests like gold. Learn about how Jessica's experiment in podcasting is turning out to be beneficial for her business. And Tom tells us how the pandemic impacted his podcast network, for good!

Extras in today's episode:

Credits:

This episode was written and edited by Arielle Nissenblatt, SquadCast's community manager
This episode was mixed and mastered by Vince Moreno Jr., SquadCast's head of support and audio
The music in this episode is from Shawn Valles, SquadCast's support specialist
This episode is hosted by Rock Felder, SquadCast's co-founder of CFO
Our logo and designs are by Alex Whedbee, SquadCast chief of design
Our transcript is by Ian Powell

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12/14/21 • 42 min

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Between Two Mics: The Remote Recording Podcast - Community Interviews: The Business Bunch

Transcript Summary

In this episode of the SquadCast podcast's "Community Interviews" series, Chaz Volk shares his journey from the film industry to starting his own business and podcast. He discusses the goals of his podcast and measures success by the relationships formed with guests. Other podcast hosts, such as Dino, Shubham, Jessica, and Tom, also share their experiences and emphasize the importance of authenticity, reading books before interviewing authors, and delivering quality content. They commend SquadCast for its easy interface, high-quality audio recordings, and remote recording capabilities, making scheduling and recording with busy guests easier. The episode offers valuable insights into different podcasting industries, including compliance, Hollywood, street art, and engineering, and concludes by inviting listeners to join the SquadCast community and acknowledging the show's hosts and production team. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of podcasting and its impact on small business owners, as well as those seeking inspiration and tips from experienced podcasters.

Transcript

[00:00:00] (Lofi Music with Clapping)

[00:00:00] Mae: Before we get to this week's episode of Between Two Mics. I want to tell you about another show. I think you'll enjoy. My name is Mae and I host a podcast called Maed in India, spelled M A E D. Cause my name is Mae: M A E. You're going to get a chance to discover some really good indie music from India and South Asian artists.

[00:00:24] You can find it on any podcast app of your choice. Now it's time fo

Community Interviews: The Business Bunch Top Questions Answered

How important is building a brand and personal brand in business?

Building a brand and personal brand is emphasized as important in business by Chaz, the podcast host.

What does Dino believe is the key to success?

Dino, the host of "Authentic Leadership for Everyday People," believes that success comes from operating in line with one's true self.

Who are some of the guests highlighted by Dino on his show?

Dino highlights guests like Rand Fishkin and Erin Berra, showcasing both traditional and non-traditional leaders on his show.

What program is Erin Berra working on?

Erin Berra is working on a program to provide access to music education for underserved communities by removing auditions.

Why did Shubham Agarwal start reading books before interviewing his guests?

Shubham, the host of "Secrets of Storytellers," started reading books of his guests to improve episode quality and found it to be a beneficial process.

What is emphasized by Shubham, the podcast host?

Shubham emphasizes the importance of doing the work and reading books about authors, which impresses guests.

How has Shubham benefited from connecting with his guests?

Shubham's guests have helped him in various ways and connected him with more guests.

What are some of the goals of Jessica Stewart, the podcast host?

Jessica Stewart aims to solidify her role in the art and culture space through storytelling, improve her interviewing skills, and achieve monetization.

Why did Tom Fox start his own podcast network?

Tom Fox started his own podcast network after facing challenges in garnering interest and now has 80 podcasts on his network.

Why does Chaz caution against starting a podcast solely for fame or money?

Chaz cautions against starting a podcast solely for fame or money and measures success through the relationships he builds with guests on his show.

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