This episode of ‘Coaching Conversations’ features Gautam Raj Anand, the visionary Founder of Hubhopper, South Asia's largest podcasting platform. Known as 'The Podfather,' Gautam is on a mission to democratise podcasting, making it seamless for creators to launch, distribute, and monetise their shows.With a deep passion for podcasts, he listens to an impressive 14 hours of content daily! His accolades speak volumes—Fortune's 40 Under 40, Forbes 30 Under 30 in Asia, Entrepreneur of the Year by Entrepreneur Magazine, and a place in YourStory's Tech30.As someone new to podcasting, I'm eager to learn what it takes to build a podcast that's not only successful but authentic. Is there still room for more podcasts? What content resonates with audiences? What are the key do’s and don’ts in the world of podcasting? How is AI shaping the future of podcasts? Can anyone truly become a successful podcaster?Are you ready to take your podcasting skills to the next level? In this video, Gautam shares his expert podcasting tips that will help you CRUSH the game and stand out in the crowded podcasting landscape. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, these actionable strategies will elevate your content, grow your audience, and enhance your production quality. #podcasting #podcastingguide #PodcastingTips #Podcasting2024 #GrowYourPodcast #PodcastSuccess ⏰Timecodes:00.00 - Introduction 01.16 - About Gautam, The Podfather03:40 - Where the obsession with listening to podcasts came from05:40 - Consuming podcasts and taking over my life 07:00 - Consuming 14 hours of podcasts a day 08:00 - How many podcasts exist and what exactly is a definition of a podcast 08:50 - What is the history of the podcast 14:10 - The real facts about how many podcasts exist in actual reality 16:25 - Platforms to consider when promoting your podcast 17:59 - Why there is still a huge market for new and unique podcasts19:25 - What are the most popular types or genres of podcasts globally 21:20 - Why is the Joe Rogan podcast so popular 25:45 - How do you monetise from podcasts30:15 - What are direct monetization methods in podcasting 32:00 - Why merchandising is valuable for podcasters 33:15 - How much of podcasts do we actually absorb when listening to them 34:43 - Video podcasts v Audio Podcasts35:30 - Why creating a habit for your listeners is essential in podcasting38:15 - Should you hire a studio to record a podcast 41:00 - The dos and don'ts of visual podcasts 42:26 - Does an accent and a voice have an effect on the success of a podcast 43:40 - What is Hubhopper 45:40 - When did you become The Podfather50:10 - How will AI shape the future of podcasts53: 15 - Podcast key take homesLet's Connect: ▶️Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgp5Wy1-UNUVwUm21US09_g 💻Book your own Coaching Conversation with me: https://bit.ly/elinmai-coaching-convoSocial & Website: 🌐Website: https://elinmai.com/ 🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elin-mai/More about Gautam:🌐Website: https://hubhopper.com/🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautam-raj-anand-hubhopper-founder/😍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gautam_raj_anand/?hl=en