Raising your personality bar for your show is vital to attracting many audiences. Jay Franze joins us in this episode to share some essential takeaways on how you can build your brand, touch up your craft, showcase your expertise, and be successful in the corporate world. Sharpen your ears, plug in your earphones, and dive right in!     WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Why should you use podcasting to build your personal brand? How to effectively grow your audience and monetize engagement? Powerful tips on how a fresh graduate can move up the corporate ladder High-end vs. Low-end podcast gear – does it matter? Tips on deciding between solo, live, and guest episodes     RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Audible NASA CIA Rodecaster Pro TASCAM Shure SM7B Shure SM58 Shure SM57 Rode PodMic RE20 GarageBand Audacity Zoom H6 StreamYard Riverside.fm SpeakPipe     ABOUT JAY FRANZE Jay works with college students, young professionals, mid-level managers, and executives from various backgrounds. He also collaborates with artists, musicians, and other creatives. His work has appeared on NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and other networks. He's also appeared on Saturday Night Live with his work. He's given talks at places like Belmont University, the University of Hartford, Boston College, and Webster University, among others. Franze and Friends: Where Leaders Share Their Secrets is his podcast. Because your story is unique to you, your strategy should also be unique. A brand strategist's strength is telling your story, and Jay can help you develop and implement this innovative strategy.     CONNECT WITH JAY FRANZE Website: Jay Franze Jay’s Book: The IDEAS of Leadership Podcast: Franze and Friends Apple | Spotify LinkedIn: Jay Franze Facebook: Jay Franze Instagram: @jayfranze Twitter: @jayfranze  YouTube: Franze and Friends     CONNECT WITH US If you are interested in getting on our show, email us at team@growyourshow.com. Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Click here and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams! Upgrading your podcast equipment or maybe getting your first microphone? Get Your Free Equipment Guide! We also have free courses for you on everything you need to know about starting a great podcast! Check out our first 6 episodes through the links below! Identify Your Avatar - Free Course 1/6 What To Do BEFORE You Launch Your Podcast - Free Course 2/6 How To Launch A TOP Show - Free Course 3/6 Best Marketing And Growth Strategies - Free Course 4/6 How To Monetize Your Podcast - Free Course 5/6  Top 22 Pitfalls On Starting Your Own Podcast - Free Course 6/6 If you want to make money from your podcasts, check out this FREE resource we made. Our clients use a sponsor sheet, and now they are making between $2,000 to $5,000 from sponsorship!  Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review here!