1101: Strategies to Keep Engagement, Branding and Grow Your Audience with Las Vegas Entertainers Hall of Fame Member Aaron Phillips
Feeling stuck with your podcast's growth? Need to boost audience engagement and reach? Running a show demands constant effort to captivate and expand your listener base. While it's challenging, your passion, perseverance, and kindness will lead you to a thriving and successful podcast journey.
Aaron Phillips is a successful radio personality, author of the book, “Let My Voice Speak to You,” and public speaker based in Las Vegas. He hosts and produces various broadcast shows with varying topics, including his own show called "Aaron's Hour with Aaron Phillips." Today, Aaron talks about his journey into the broadcasting industry, starting from answering an ad on Craigslist to becoming a member of the Las Vegas Entertainers Hall of Fame. He also speaks on his passion for sharing his personal health journey and using his voice to make a positive impact on people's lives.
Quotes
“Believe in yourself. It’s too easy to make excuses not to do things. The hard part is getting past those excuses and saying, ‘You know what? I’m going to at least give it a try.’” – Aaron Phillips
"If you have a passion for what you're doing, it's not work—it's fun." – Aaron Phillips
“Be kind to everybody. That’s the message I end every show with. I hope people will apply it in their own way to make it meaningful for themselves.” – Aaron Phillips
Takeaways
04:22 Passion and belief in oneself are key to overcoming excuses and achieving success.
09:12 Sharing personal stories and experiences can have a powerful impact on an audience.
11:44 Podcasting and radio hosting require adaptability, continuous learning, and a focus on creating an entertaining, natural conversation.
18:45 Effective branding, promotion, and diversification are essential for building a successful media career.
21:53 Kindness and a positive attitude can make a meaningful difference in one's work and life.
Resources
- Aaron Phillips: Coast to Coast, Aaron's Hour Podcast
- Aaron Phillips on Facebook
- Aaron Phillips on LinkedIn
- Aaron's Hour with Aaron Phillips on YouTube
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