Men On Purpose Podcast

Cole Raven truly embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. He knew he wasn’t meant to be in a 9-to-5 desk job, working for somebody else. He’d always had a passion for travel and independence and building his own thing. So, when the opportunity came to leave his W-2 and commit fully to the startup he’d cofounded, the decision was easy. Cole is the cofounder of Podchaser, the leading podcast directory and destination for podcast discovery, ratings and reviews, creator credits, playlists and search. The startup was founded in 2016 by a small team of podcast enthusiasts, with the goal of creating the ultimate, platform-agnostic database. Cole’s independent spirit extends to his lifestyle; he is currently training for obstacle course races and traveling the country full-time in an RV! In addition, Cole earns passive income as the owner of five Airbnb properties. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Cole joins Emerald to explain how the lack of discoverability called Cole and his cofounders to serve the podcasting community. He shares the Podchaser origin story, discussing how the team formed through a Reddit forum, how they knew they had a good business concept, and what they did to raise $500K in seed funding in eight months. Listen in for Cole’s insight on using Podchaser to find and share shows that fit your podcast personality and learn how to take small steps every day to become the person you want to be! What You Will Learn How the lack of discoverability called Cole to serve podcasters How the Podchaser team formed through a Reddit forum How the Podchaser team raised $500K in eight months Podchaser’s plans to monetize through a SaaS subscription model Cole’s role at Podchaser in marketing and product development How Cole’s entrepreneurial mindset prepared him to quit his 9-to-5 What inspired Cole to earn passive income through Airbnb The impetus for Cole and his wife to travel the country in an RV Cole’s invitation for listeners to create a user profile on Podchaser The consistency and commitment it takes to stay fit and healthy Connect with Cole Raven Podchaser Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Reddit Airbnb This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

With great power comes great responsibility. If you’re leading a $40M real estate development, there’s a lot riding on your ability to meet deadlines, get approval from powerful people, and secure investors for the project. So, how do you manage the pressure of all that weight on your shoulders? How do you stay calm through the ups and downs, developing the passion and the patience to build something great? Evan Holladay is a commercial real estate developer, investor and podcast host. He serves as the Development Director for LDG Development where he sources workforce affordable housing in major metropolitan areas, and Evan did over $100M in new construction development in the past year. His show, the Monumental Podcast, explores mindset and motivation with BIG thinkers, entrepreneurs and visionaries who are shaping the future. Today, Evan joins Emerald to explain how he was called to serve through real estate and the way a development can positively impact a community. He describes the passion and patience required to build something great, the role of a strong vision in staying committed to a project, and the value in celebrating the wins as they come. Evan shares his commitment to sustainability and the environment, discussing his involvement with the Kentucky Waterways Alliance. Listen in for Evan’s insight on coping with pressure and responsibility through intentional goal-setting and a daily meditation practice. What You Will Learn How Evan was called to serve through real estate development How a development can purposefully impact a community The passion and patience required to build something great The role of vision in staying committed to a project How Evan leverages intentional goal-setting to navigate challenges How meditation is a game-changer for Evan in dealing with stress Evan’s decision to stay in action and move forward with his podcast How Evan celebrates wins with impromptu dancing in the kitchen Evan’s advice around sharing celebrations with other people Evan’s commitment to sustainability and the environment Connect with Evan Holladay Evan’s Website Monumental Podcast Resources Time to Make Your Mark Mentorship Application Kentucky Waterways Alliance Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

“As we get older and we go down that path of the hero’s journey, fear and resistance become the indicator that we’re going in the right direction. So, when the soul’s gatekeepers show up, it tells me, ‘You’re following your calling. Good for you.’” Jeffrey Shaw is a nationally acclaimed keynote speaker and host of the popular business podcast Creative Warriors. He also serves as a business coach for entrepreneurs, small business owners and service-based professionals, helping them attract and retain ideal customers by way of the innovative marketing strategy outlined in his bestselling book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible. Prior to 2009, Jeffrey enjoyed a 25-year career as one of the top portrait photographers in the country, earning $1M in annual revenue as a solopreneur. Today, Jeffrey sits down with Emerald to share his experience transitioning from sought-after portrait photographer to business coach for the uncommon entrepreneur. He explains the idea of the soul’s gatekeepers, discussing how he uses fear and resistance as an indicator that he is on the right path. Jeffrey describes how his introversion is an advantage, giving him regular practice in exercising courage as well as empathy and compassion. Listen in for Jeffrey’s theory of creativity born from chaos and learn how to set parameters based on your purpose and the people you want to serve. What You Will Learn Jeffrey’s insight around reigniting your purpose later in life Jeffrey’s mission to fight for the uncommon entrepreneur Why Jeffrey left his career as a photographer for coaching Jeffrey’s idea of the soul’s gatekeepers How Jeffrey sees resistance as something to walk toward Why Jeffrey views his introversion as an advantage How practice managing unnatural situations helps speakers How Jeffrey leverages architectural design for creative inspiration The benefit of giving yourself permission to chase squirrels Jeffrey’s theory that creativity comes from chaos How Jeffrey sets parameters based on the people he wants to serve Why Jeffrey sometimes says NO to things he wants to do Connect with Jeffrey Shaw Jeffrey’s Website Jeffrey on Facebook Jeffrey on Twitter Jeffrey on LinkedIn Creative Warriors Podcast Resources Lingo Media Kit LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible by Jeffrey Shaw The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond by Julia Cameron ‘When Your Purpose is Out to Kill You’ in Huffington Post Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.