2M Monthly Podcast Downloads, Selling to HubSpot, Twitter Growth, and Angel Investing with Sam Parr. #2009

<div>In episode #2009, Eric talks with Sam Parr about getting two million monthly podcast downloads, selling to HubSpot, Twitter growth, and angel investing. Listeners may know Sam from his podcast, My First Million, or as the founder of The Hustle, one of America's fastest-growing media companies, which was recently sold to HubSpot. Tuning in you’ll hear Sam discuss the art of making podcasts, why he’s loved working with HubSpot, and how the concept of The Commander’s Intent has influenced his podcast. He breaks down the top three things that have helped him grow his monthly podcast downloads, like advertising on other podcasts, or being a guest on another show. We also discuss marketing and we unpack how Sam cracked the Twitter code, why he decided it wasn’t worth the effort, and how he uses the platform today. He also shares his approach to his personal finances, the book that had the biggest impact on him, and what he’s learned from angel investing. To learn more about Sam’s incredible career, along with plenty of podcasting and marketing advice, make sure you tune in today!</div> <div><strong>TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:</strong></div> <ul> <li><strong>[00:20]</strong> Today’s topic: 2M Monthly Podcast Downloads, Selling to HubSpot, Twitter Growth, Angel Investing with Sam Parr.</li> <li><strong>[00:20]</strong> Introducing today’s guest Sam Parr, Founder of The Hustle. </li> <li><strong>[01:20]</strong> Sam shares his outlook on his personal finances.</li> <li><strong>[04:09]</strong> What Sam is best known for and what he’s working on right now.</li> <li><strong>[05:31]</strong> Why Sam is choosing to focus on his podcast and some of the things he’s done to grow it.</li> <li><strong>[09:03]</strong> The most effective strategies for increasing your monthly downloads. </li> <li><strong>[10:14]</strong> Why you need to allow room for spontaneity in your podcasts.</li> <li><strong>[10:36]</strong> The term Billy of the Week and its surprising popularity on Sam’s podcast.</li> <li><strong>[11:37]</strong> The Agor