In this episode of ‘We Built This Business,’ we talk with Alex Chisnall, the founder of Podpreneur and co-founder of Pod School. In this episode, Alex shares his expertise on how to start and grow a podcast for your business. As the host of the #1 rated business podcast, Screw It, Just Do It, Alex provides actionable advice, insights into the podcasting journey, and strategies to make podcasting a valuable tool for business growth. Whether you’re launching your first podcast or looking to take your show to the next level, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips. HIGHLIGHTS · Alex shares his journey into podcasting and the creation of his businesses, Podpreneur and Pod School. · Insights into overcoming the initial challenges of podcasting, including how to keep going when listener numbers are low. · Key strategies Alex used to make Screw It, Just Do It a #1 podcast within six months. · How podcasting can serve as a tool for business owners to find ideal clients and solve niche problems. · The hidden benefits of podcasting for networking, community building, and personal growth. · An introduction to Pod School: A community for podcasters to launch, grow, and succeed. PODCAST INTRODUCTION Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business. We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures, and everything in between. Running a business is hard work, so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business? PODCAST SPONSOR Team Building Experiences are a nationwide team-building company that are experts in Keeping Things Fun for companies. With a wide range of mobile events such as Game Shows, Sports Days, Crystal Challenge, and more, there is something for every company. Visit https://bit.ly/tbe-pod and quote PODCAST15 to receive 15% off your next team-building event. VALUABLE RESOURCES Alex Chisnall Website - https://podpreneur.co.uk/ Pod Skool - https://www.skool.com/podschool Screw It Just Do It Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@alexchisnall Host Website – https://webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT Episode 4 - How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print and Promotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor Tassie Episode 5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business and Thrived in the Pandemic - Johnny Edser Episode 6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin ABOUT THE HOST Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions. CONNECT & CONTACT Daniel Osullivan Daniel Osullivan Linkedin Page Email: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This Business Podcast Website Podcast Linkedin Page Podcast Instagram Page Facebook Instagram Page DonationEvery week that we release an episode of We Built This Business, we give £10 to our Charity, the British Heart Foundation - https://www.bhf.org.uk/ (Started 21.05.2024; we hope to donate £520 a year).