Welcome to the Platform FM podcast with Jacquie Chakirelis

In the premiere of the Platform FM podcast, you’ll meet host Jacquie Chakirelis, co-founder of Family Matters Radio, a program that aired across the country for 12 years, winning several awards in the process. In 2004, Jacquie’s team started to explore online platform distribution themselves, which led to syndicating the talk radio show as a podcast and garnering an audience 1 million listeners strong. This week and going forward, she’ll be sharing her experiences with you so you can build, launch, and grow your business in an authentic way.

Tune in for season one as she taps her network of media and digital experts for their expertise and tried-and-true marketing techniques—plus all the inspiring and remarkable stories about how they found success. On Platform FM you’ll learn hundreds of ways you can monetize your platform, hear from other successful online platform builders, and much, much more.

In This Episode

• Jacquie’s business origin story
• The definition of an online platform
• Who can benefit from an online platform (hint: it’s not just big businesses!)
• What to expect from season one of Platform FM

Quotes From This Episode

“Online platforms have disrupted the institutions and industries at every corner of the market.” —@JacquieChak

“A platform is a stage that gives you and your message leverage and visibility. It’s really a shining light on your work—it helps you scale your reach and connect your work to the right people.” —@JacquieChak 

Resources

• Online Platform Institute
• Platform FM on Twitter
• The Art of Work by Jeff Goins
• Family Matters Radio