In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO and Founder of Pursuing Results, Matt Johnson. Matt works with producing and launching podcasts for coaching or consulting. Matt explains that podcasting creates a major arena of networking opportunities for businesses. Matt’s company will handle all of the communication for their clients so the clients do not have to worry about much beyond the content creation. Matt explains that there is a struggle to find a way to monetize after there is a high visibility. However, if there is already monetization, visibility is easier to manage to build a business and or clientele for that business. Matt explains that podcast sponsors are difficult to come by for the long term and it is a revolving door of uncertainty. Matt explains that he pushes his clients to speak on niche topics that are specific to their target audience. This allows for better clients to come from the podcasts to create revenue for the clients. Matt explains he thinks attention spans will get shorter over time, youtube will contribute to podcast trends more, and discoverability within the youtube space will expand. It is common for there to be some stage fright around podcasting as the format is more vulnerable than others. Matt explains that becoming good at podcasts is all about practice and it will take some time. An individual should expect to not be happy with their first episodes as they will be learning and growing to become better over time.  Key Points from the Episode:The effects of Covid on business What Matt doesThe difference between focusing on monetization or visibility firstThe problem with podcast sponsorsHow consultants use their podcasts to drive revenue Matt’s thoughts on the future of podcastsHow Matt helps clients overcome stage frightAbout Matt Johnson:Matt Johnson is a marketing agency founder, podcaster, and musician. Matt runs a podcast launch & production agency based in San Diego, an international team that helps business coaches, consultants and thought leaders use done-for-you podcasting to attract an audience, build influence & become MicroFamous. Matt is the author of MicroFamous and currently hosts the MicroFamous podcast. He is a frequent podcast guest and event speaker to audiences around the US, Canada, and Australia. Want to learn more? Check out the Pursuing Results website at https://pursuingresults.com/.Check out Pursuing Results on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuing-results/.Check out Matt Johnson on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/microfamous/Check out Matt Johnson on Facebook at https://facebook.com/getmicrofamousCheck out Matt Johnson on Instagram at https://instagram.com/microfamousDon’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.