The Year is Half Over
Podcasters There's Plenty of Time to Achieve Your Goals
Announcements:
July Newsletter Topics
Trying something a little different-Please ask me questions about topics that you would like for me to cover. I can’t cover them all but I will cover as many questions as I can.
Podcast Movement Denver-Make sure to apply for the first time attendee scholarship for Podcast Movement Denver. I’m getting excited about meeting with those of you who will be in town (Thanks for sharing in the previous newsletter)
1-on-1 Coaching
My calendar has opened up and I have time available for 1-on-1 coaching in the next couple of weeks. I’m trying something new in terms of timing and offering 30 minute sessions only. This offer will be available for purchase until Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
30 Minute Coaching Session-$75 (Promotion Ended)
Monetization Boot Camp (September)
This will be an intensive 4 week in-person monetization boot camp held in September. I will share a savings code for the bootcamp during Podcast Movement Denver with the Podcasters Getting Paid Community. The goal of the Monetization Boot Camp is to help students with the following:
Find areas within their brand to monetize
Design a monetization strategy specific to your personal brand.
Brainstorm and create an income stream that will build passive income for your brand.
Help podcasters create systems AND BEGIN pitching
Spaces will go on sale between starting August 24th (First day of Podcast Movement) I’m giving you a head’s up now as the price will be between $300-$500. I used to have to side-hustle for these types of resources in the past, so I try to give a head’s up so that you can plan between now and when doors open for the boot camp.
OMG It’s Already July
It is a cold and slightly drizzly day in Colorado as I work on the newsletter. I’ve just returned from hiking and have been thinking about the following topic for the past couple of days…the year is half over. Another way to think about it there are 6 months left in 2023 to achieve (some) of the goals that you’ve set for the year.
(Boulder, CO-town I grew up in)
It Might Be Time to Rethink Your Timing
It’s fairly clear that if you’ve subscribed to Podcasters Getting Paid, that your goal is to eventually monetize the work that you’re doing or some aspect of your platform. I had a hard time this year because I wasn’t feeling well for the first 6 months of the year. Instead of myself up for not achieving the goals that I originally set to achieve-I decided to start over.
By rethinking my timing, I was giving myself some grace and acknowledging that sometimes the timing we’re working with is different than originally planned. I also thought about reframing what success looks like for my goals. Here are some examples of what I’m working on right now.
What To Do to Achieve Your Goals
It’s already July and it’s the perfect time to make assess your goals and make adjustments-especially if it’s clear that you’re off track.
Be kind to yourself-Things happen and being resilient is a key part of achieving goals.
Timing is everything-Sometimes when you want something to happen isn’t the right timing for it to happen.
Adjust your timing-It’s totally ok to make changes to your original plans. No one is keeping track of it except one of your super fans and you.
Change Your Goals-You may even decide to change your goals because you’ve found that it’s no longer ideal
As creatives growing creative businesses, remember that the only rules that matter are the rules that you’ve set for your business. It’s ok if you change things around.
Some of Michelle’s Goals
I’m sharing these because sometimes it feels like other creators set a goal and they achieve them without experiencing roadblocks along the way. Well, in my case, I’ve hit some roadblocks and I’ve had to make some adjustments. If you’ve hit some personal roadblocks, it happens. Don’t feel badly. Instead, make adjustments and keep it moving. Here are some of the goals I set in January and what has happened so far.
Get 10,000 Subscribers of Podcasters Getting Paid-That was my goal for 2023. But, I’ve tweaked it and changed my deadline for that goal to July 2024. If I hit that number earlier than that, great. If not-I’m ok.
Double My Michelle is Money Hungry Downloads-I ended up taking a 5 month break from producing that show (February-June) At the beginning of 2023 I had no idea that I would take a break from that project. I’m so glad that I did and the next season begins in the next couple of weeks. When I tell you that I’m SO energized and pumped to share the show in way that I haven’t been for years, I’m serious. Take the break if you need one. I’ve decided to let go of download expectations for that podcast and instead focus more on the mission of the show and who it’s serving.
Get Back Into Shape-I’m so out of shape and I’m finally ready to focus on fitness again. My fitness levels have been driving me crazy. BUT, long COVID wouldn’t let me win. I’m just now physically able to work out and do the activities that I enjoy. I’m taking it easy and slowly getting back into a fitness routine. I’m so happy and I won’t take my health for granted ever again.
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Podcast Movement Denver
I’m so excited to partner with Podcast Movement this year. I love that it’s being hosted in my hometown of Denver.
Build your social and professional network
Share your expertise (even if you’re not a speaker)
Meet industry professionals
Learn from the community
And enjoy all of the parties! I love attending Podcast Movement and know that you will too. Here’s a post sharing some tips on how to prepare for Podcast Movement.
Last week Podcast Movement hosted meetups all across the Western United States, ending in Denver. Sadly, Dan and Jared weren’t able to attend because their flight was cancelled. About 50 podcasters were able to make it and it was a great time.
