If you want to take the path to podcasting, get to know the common mistakes you might make in this episode with Erik Hatch. Find out how he fixed these newbie blunders, interviewed guests like a pro, and served his perfect listener by tuning in!   WHAT TO LISTEN FOR One mistake to avoid when building a thought leadership platform The struggles faced by Erik’s podcast avatar 4 top-tier tips on elevating your show as a beginner in podcasting Why you should always be a mindful and effective interviewer How to feel about scrapping your recorded episodes   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Play For Person Next To You by Erik Hatch | Kindle and Hardcover  Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz | Kindle, Audiobook, and Paperback I Made Peace with Dying - Heather Cook   ABOUT ERIK HATCH Erik is an entrepreneur, public speaker, do-gooder, social media expert, and leader extraordinaire. Erik owns 18 companies that are built for the empowerment of those team members. His most significant ventures include Hatch Realty, Hatch Coaching, and Abovo. He also hosts the podcast Re: Define, which showcases some of the world's most brilliant CEOs and rainmakers as they give us a peek behind the curtain at all the hard times that have led them to greatness. These entrepreneurs have redefined their futures by leaning into the hard stuff of life.   CONNECT WITH ERIK Website: Hatch Coaching | Hatch Realty | Erik Hatch Podcast: RE:DEFINE with Erik Hatch | Apple Podcasts and Spotify YouTube: Hatch Coaching LinkedIn: Erik Hatch Facebook: Erik Hatch Instagram: @realerikhatch X: @erikhatch Tiktok: @realerikhatch   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!