Episode #374: Michael Neeley is an expert in podcasting and a former actor.
In his podcast, Michael discusses his transition from acting to the business world and his discovery of podcasting. They also explore the benefits of podcasting, the podcasting community, and strategies for monetizing podcasts.
Michael shares his insights on list building and the concept of the Infinite List, and they delve into the importance of mindset in business success and the difference between being in motion and being in action.
Michael and JM discuss finding happiness and passion, the Podcaster Cruise, the power of a growth mindset, practicing Buddhism, Michael's new podcasts, and his experiences with plant medicine journeys.
Guest Bio:
Michael Neeley is a former professional actor and medieval knight turned speaker, mentor to visionary solopreneurs, and the International Bestselling author of Zero to Launch Podcast Accelerator.
He is the host of five popular podcasts, including the critically acclaimed Consciously Speaking, Buy This – Not That!, Something to Wine About, The Podcast Guy, and Mornings with Michael & Krista.
A member of the Screen Actors Guild, Michael has appeared in feature films with Mel Gibson and Kevin Costner, performed off Broadway with Andre Braugher and Kathleen Chalfant, and had recurring roles in several popular soap operas.
As the founder of The Authority Academy and The Infinite List, Michael now trains and supports heart-centered entrepreneurs in professional speaking, virtual summits, getting published, and designing and hosting their own podcast to massively grow their business and expand their
audience.
Contact Michael:
Website: https://infinite-list.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtOfForgetting
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelKNeeley
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neeleymichael
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelneeleycoaching
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:25 Transition from Acting to Business
03:20 Benefits of Podcasting
04:19 The Podcasting Community
05:48 Monetizing Podcasts
08:31 The Infinite List and List Building
09:00 Managing Multiple Podcasts
10:51 The Infinite List and List Building
13:40 Mindset and Business Success
15:53 Business is 98% Mindset
20:40 Overcoming Challenges and Taking Leaps
23:04 Finding Happiness and Passion
24:29 Podcaster Cruise
27:49 The Power of a Growth Mindset
29:16 Practicing Buddhism
33:25 New Podcasts: Whiskey Tequila Foxtrot and Being of Service
36:06 Plant Medicine Journeys