Drew Ackerman, aka “Dearest Scooter," is the host of the incredibly popular podcast, Sleep With Me, where 3 times a week he tells “a lulling, droning, boring bedtime story to distract your racing mind” and put you to sleep.He has over 3,000 5-star reviews on iTunes from people with insomnia and sleep trouble who rave how Drew’s stories knock them out and how they can only get through 15 min of a 1-hour episode before dozing off.Today, we’re going to explore how Drew built such a successful podcast, what inspired him to start it, and what kept him going early on when he didn’t have an audience.Episode highlights:Why Drew's podcast helps thousands fall asleep every nightHow to start a podcast and hang in there until it's successfulHow to manage your time to honor ALL your valuesHow to handle fear of doing something out of the boxThe power of recommending something you love to othersDon't Miss a ThingGet every episode automatically!Resources MentionedDrew's website, YouTube, Twitter, & FacebookSleep With Me PodcastDrew's podcast recommendations:Harmontown99% InvisibleCriminalThe AllusionistWelcome to Night ValeBook recs:The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, by James ThurberHocus Pocus, by Kurt VonnegutShare the ValueIf you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help a lot to spread the word and get more exposure for the podcast.Ask Questions or Provide Feedback To ask questions, request episode topics or provide feedback, email me at [email protected] With Me[fb_button]Follow @drsteveormaAdditional ResourcesMy indispensable sleep guide Stop Worrying & Go To SleepMy new video course Sleep Well For Life**Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I’ll earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you, and I only recommend products or services that I think you’ll enjoy or may be helpful to you.