It’s Josh Blum’s first time being on the other side and being a guest on a show. Today, he shares his first-50-episode journey, monetization in podcasting, and the importance of adding value to other people through a thought leadership platform. Be inspired and learn from the pros!     WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Top 3 learnings to create a podcast Best practices to showcase your content EAffect: The What and Why behind it The value of the exchange model Strategies for attracting great guests     RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Mountain Bike Radio Apple & Spotify RODECaster Pro Riverside.fm  Squadcast.fm Zoom H6 Audio Technica ATR-2100 Libsyn Podbean Blubrry MTV Radio Dave Jackson Ep5: How To Monetize Your Podcast - Free Course 5/6 Apple & Spotify Ep10: Not Being Willing To Monetize Your Show - Pitfall #21 Apple & Spotify Ep30: More Ways To Monetize Than You Think - Pitfall #11 Apple & Spotify Matthew McConaughey     ABOUT JOSH BLUM Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff – paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse, WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is the host and creator of the Trail EAffect podcast, which was done to bring more trail-related content to the masses and inspire others to get involved or just get out and enjoy their local trails.     CONNECT WITH JOSH Podcast: Trail EAffect Website: Evolution Trail Services Instagram: @traileaffect Facebook: Trail EAffect PoEVOLUTION Trail Servicesdcast     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 six 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!