The Business of Podcasting in a Creator Economy: A Conversation with Vinnie Potestivo - Part 2

<p><em>“And I say this, y'all, if you're actors out there are trying to audition and you're looking, when you meet a casting director, tell them, look them in the eye and say 'hey, you could literally be the person who braced me and I will forever be in debt to you, and I would love to make you a big famous casting director.' I have to be honest, people have said that to me and it works, and they are gigantic celebrities and I'm honored, and my life would be nowhere without them. But it's the alchemy of success. It's the want and drive, it's the clarity they have. They're like, 'Yeah, if you can get me this job and I can rock it for you, then you already get hired for these types of jobs.' This is how we amplify each other. It's how we raise up." -- </em><strong>Vinnie Potestivo</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This episode’s the second half of my conversation with Emmy Award-winning brand advisor, creator advocate, and podcaster Vinnie Potestivo as we talk about the evolution of the thirty-minute sitcom, how bonus footage went from an afterthought to a beloved feature, and his advice to podcasters on everything from audio equipment to newsletters to turning your ideas into content.</p><p>As always, if you have questions for my guest, you’re welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes.&nbsp; If you have questions for me, visit <a href="https://audiobrandingpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.audiobrandingpodcast.com</a> where you’ll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available. And if you’re getting some value from listening, feel free to spread that around and share it with a friend, along with <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving an honest review</a>. Both those things really help – and I’d love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast’s main page. I would so apprec