Starting a Podcast From Scratch with Anthony Spada
Join Chase Chewning and Anthony Spada as they talk about the very first steps he took to initiate his podcast, Ace of Spada, how the show evolved quickly, and what are his key recommendations to join the podcast world. Anthony is a fitness and nutrition coach who watched his audience and client roster grow as he started his podcast. Stay tuned and enjoy!
3 KEY REASONS TO HIT PLAY ON THIS EPISODE:
- You can (and should) start a show with few resources.
- How starting a podcast was fundamental for Anthony to build relationships.
- The correlation between a podcast and a coaching business (and how they intertwine).
Guest Bio:
Anthony Spada is a Health, Fitness and Nutrition Coach who has been working towards spreading great messages via his podcast, Ace Spada. Originally from Washington D.C., Anthony had a habit to listen to different podcasts on his way to work, on the metro. One day he just asked himself the magic question: “Why not me?”. From that moment, he planned his entire show - from the title until who would be the first guest - and with just a few resources he created his show and learned how to develop it by simply doing more of it.
Topic #1 - Just. Hit. Record.
Back in May, 2019 Anthony decided he didn’t want to be just a listener anymore; he wanted to be a host. With that decision in mind, he did a research about good microphones for podcasting, hit “record”, and just let the words out. Starting a show for his audience gave him the opportunity to not just learn about other people’s stories, but to tell his own. This vulnerability allowed the show to grow by itself and reach a much larger collection of listeners.
“We all have a story to tell, we all went through unique situations” – Anthony Spada. Catch him on this episode from Operation Podcast (www.operationspodcast.com).
Topic #2 - Power of Connection
Besides sharing experiences and creating a valued content, starting a podcast also made Anthony expand his relationships and connections. The majority of guests who made an appearance on his show received an invitation simply via Instagram DMs. Breaking the ice with a guest via social media first really influenced the type of conversations that he would have with the guest on the show, making it more organic.
“A lot of people are afraid of what might someone say” – Anthony Spada. Catch him on this episode from Operation Podcast (www.operationspodcast.com).
Topic #3 - Growing an Audience
His coaching business also experienced a significant growth. By having guests with a large list of followers, his profile started to catch attention, which led to a natural visibility for his business. In addition, consistency and the “keep-showing-up” mentality also had an important role on this growth, propelling his message.
“You are receiving good things, because you are giving” – Anthony Spada. Catch him on this episode from Operation Podcast (www.operationspodcast.com).
Timestamps:
[1:43] – How it all started.
[5:59] – The Behind the Scenes.
[7:31] – How to build confidence with people through relationships.
[8:43] – Having a podcast is an excuse to start conversations and create connections.
[9:30] – Getting to the “core” of a conversation with a guest.
[12:06] – How Anthony grew a following on social media through consistency.
[13:25] – Engaging with leads on social media.
[15:05] – “Every coach starts small”.
[16:21] – The bond and connection between podcasters.
[17:50] – Connect with Anthony!
[19:20] – The power on making guests think.
[20:10] – Anthony’s number 1 tip for everyone who wants to start a podcast.
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