Matt Alder is a podcaster, talent acquisition expert, author and international speaker. He has spent the last 20-years researching and demonstrating the shifts that happen within the talent acquisition space to help others gain a competitive edge. He’s the host of The Recruiting Future Podcast, which is one of the world’s leading podcasts on talent acquisition and has had over 2 million downloads!

In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss Matt’s journey in podcasting, his strategies for growing and monetizing his show, and the importance of content quality. Matt shares his insights on creating valuable content, working with sponsors, marketing his podcast, and how he has diversified his revenue streams.

Episode Timestamps

• [02:23] - Matt's Podcasting Journey
• [08:50] - Marketing and Growing a Podcast
• [17:01] - Business Ecosystem and Diversification
• [22:23] - Live Events and Community Building
• [27:29] - Day-to-Day Life of a Full-Time Podcaster
• [31:09] - Chris' Coaching Corner

Essential Learning Points From This Episode

• Matt's journey to podcasting and shifting focus from blogging and the decision to monetize the podcast and go-all in on podcasting
• The importance of creating great content to fuel podcast growth and marketing strategies Matt implements to promote the show
• Building a value-driven podcast sponsorship model and the significance of diversification in revenue streams
• Why Matt enjoys hosting and participating in live-events and how he uses them to increase audience loyalty

Important Links & Mentions From This Episode

• Check Out The Recruiting Future Podcast
• Connect with Matt on LinkedIn
• Join us in November for the Long Haul Leader Summit
• Take the FREE Scale to Seven™ Scorecard
• Join the Youpreneur Incubator Community
• Apply for Chris’ Inner Circle, the Round Table Mastermind
• Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube Channel
• Browse the Youpreneur FM Podcast Archive

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