Episode 29: Just Keep Going with John Livesay

In this episode of the Path to Podcast Success, John Livesay of The Successful Pitch Podcast dives into getting over the fear of putting yourself out there, impacting other people’s lives, doing something that you’re passionate about, and so much more. Enjoy!


In This Episode:

[1:41] What was John’s biggest fear of podcasting?

[3:32] Does John produce his own podcast, or does he outsource?

[7:43] How does John turn his episode podcast to a book?

[13:04] Does John monetize his podcast or does he have any plans?

[16:59] John’s advice on getting more listeners without paid advertising.

[18:44] How does John keep his podcast episode fresh and what is the format of his podcast?

[21:07] How does John keep the consistency of his podcast for 5 years?

[22:28] John’s tip for you.


Important Quotes:

  • “Failure is just feedback”
  • “Just keep going”
  • “Learn things from your guest”
  • “I use it as a relationship-building tool”
  • “Consistency is important in your life”
  • “Keep doing it”
  • “Find a way to be unique”

About The Guest:

John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker and shares the lessons learned from his award-winning sales career at Conde Nast. In his keynote “Better Selling Through Storytelling,” he shows companies’ sales teams how to become irresistible so they are magnetic to their ideal clients. After John speaks, the sales team becomes revenue rock stars who know how to form an emotional connection and a compelling sales story with clients. His TEDx talk: Be The Lifeguard of your own life has over 1,000,000 views. His best selling book is Better Selling Through Storytelling.

He is also the host of “The Successful Pitch” podcast, which is heard in over 60 countries. These interviews make him a sales keynote speaker with fresh and relevant content. Audiences love him because they know he’s been in their shoes.

John has been interviewed by Larry King and appeared on TV as an expert on “How To Ask For What You Want And Get A Yes.” John currently lives in Los Angeles with Pepe, his King Charles Spaniel, who welcomes him home after he returns from being a keynote speaker, reminding him of the importance of belly rubs.


Important Links:

Listen to John’s podcast and learn more about The Successful Pitch Podcast


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