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276 Joe Casabona - Curiosity Beats Criticism
FromPodcast Junkies - Conversations with Fascinating Podcasters
276 Joe Casabona - Curiosity Beats Criticism
FromPodcast Junkies - Conversations with Fascinating Podcasters
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Length:
68 minutes
Released:
Oct 1, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Harry welcomes to the show, educator, author and podcast consultant, Joe Casabona. Joe is the host of How I Built It, a podcast that provides insight from tech savvy small business owners and developers on how they built their products, from idea to execution.In this episode, Harry and Joe talk about Joe’s circuitous route to entrepreneurship, from a stint teaching at the collegiate level to eventually reaching self-employment and launching his own podcasting company. Joe opens up about his prior role at an agency and the decision to leave to pursue his passion. He shares lessons he’s learned throughout the years, including why curiosity is a major key success factor in life. Finally, Joe shares something he’s changed his mind about recently and speaks to why his inquisitive nature has made him a naturally gifted podcast host. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! Focusrite | FullCast KEY TAKEAWAYS 06:35 – Harry welcomes back to the show Joe Casabona, who speaks to the inspiration to start his podcast, How I Built It11:45 – Joe’s Tech journey14:11 – Structuring a podcast22:50 – Joe’s experience teaching at the collegiate level32:28 – Joe’s entrepreneurial journey and what he learned working for an agency45:33 – Joe and Harry talk about their shared love of the New York Yankees50:31 – Lessons Joe learned throughout his journey of self-employment and running his own business57:30 – Joe’s growth as a podcast host59:09 – Something Joe has changed his mind about recently1:05:46 – Harry thanks Joe for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him TWEETABLE QUOTES “Free customers are the meanest because they have the highest expectations and the most entitlement.” (16:51) (Joe)“I joke that if computers didn’t exist I would be completely unemployable.” (23:33) (Joe)“People think, ‘Oh, I’m not gonna say anything because things aren’t going to change.’ Well things definitely won’t change if you don’t say anything.” (42:38) (Joe)“When my daughter asks me a question I try so hard, no matter how I’m feeling, to tell myself to not crush her curiosity.” (45:56) (Joe)“I’ve always been inquisitive. I think that’s what made me a good host in the beginning is that I asked a lot of questions. I’m a lot more confident to deviate from the format, so I’m experimenting a lot more now.” (57:41) (Joe) RESOURCES MENTIONED FullCast WebsitePodcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupLink to Podfest Expo Virtual SummitJoe’s LinkedInJoe’s Podcast WebsiteJoe’s WebsiteJoe’s TwitterJoe’s InstagramJoe’s GitHubJoe’s YouTube ChannelJoe’s Podcast Books Mentioned: Soundtracks Podcasts Mentioned: The Pen AddictUpgradeConnectedSerial?️?️?️Podcast Production and Marketing provided by FullCast
Released:
Oct 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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