In this special episode of Architecture Business Club, Jon marks the podcast's one-year anniversary, celebrating 57 episodes. Jon shares his journey of starting the podcast, its initial reception, and future plans. Catch interesting stats about podcast longevity, listener demographics, and download milestones. Jon also reflects on his motivations, lessons learned, and the hard work required to maintain a podcast. He thanks listeners for their support and talks about exciting future guests and projects. Tune in for inspiration and tips on launching your own podcast!Episode Highlights...00:00 Introduction01:28 Podcast Statistics and Achievements05:24 Why I Started This Podcast13:55 How I Launched The Podcast18:47 Launch Day and Early Feedback23:47 What Happened After The Launch31:11 The Realities of Podcasting33:13 Future Guests and Aspirations35:43 Launching Your Own Podcast: Tips and Advice40:55 Community and Membership Plans44:16 Gratitude and Closing RemarksKey Takeaways...Starting a Podcast: What to ExpectStarting a podcast takes planning and preparation. You’ll need to learn the tech, face personal fears like public speaking, and stay on top of the workload to produce regular, quality episodes. Setting a launch date, practising with test interviews, and planning ahead can help you feel more confident and ready to hit the ground running.Growing Your Reach and Building ConnectionsA podcast can open doors to new opportunities. You might get noticed for awards, or be invited to events and interviews. Hosting or being a guest on podcasts helps you build connections and collaborate with others in your industry, creating chances to grow your practice.Staying Consistent and Building CommunityRunning a podcast means sticking with it to keep the content flowing. But it’s about more than episodes—it's about creating a space where people connect. Your podcast becomes a way to build lasting relationships.—--Want to be the first to know when we open the doors to our membership community?👉 Join our Waitlist so you don’t miss out! 😀Interested in working with Jon?👉 Book a chat with Jon to explore working with him 📞Resources…👉 Grab the Architecture Business Blueprint 🎁It’s the step-by-step formula to freedom for architects, architectural technologists, and architectural designers. Get it today (without any charge).👉 Follow or Connect with Jon on LinkedIn 🤝👇 And if you enjoyed this episode…Please leave a 5-star review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode.In The Next Episode...Next time Jon chats with Laura Pearman to explore how you can adapt your personal brand as your business changes.

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