What does it really take to build a podcast, take it worldwide, attract sponsors, and keep going for more than a decade? Rich Bennett steps behind the microphone alone to answer questions submitted directly by his listeners.
In this candid episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich shares how a failed video recording helped launch his podcast, why Kristy Breslin encouraged him to think beyond Harford County, and how PodMatch helped connect him with guests around the world. He also explains why he prefers genuine conversations over traditional interviews and why meaningful listener responses matter more than download totals.
You will hear:
• How Rich moved from radio and DJing into podcasting
• Practical equipment and hosting advice for new podcasters
• How he selects co-hosts and recognizes the right chemistry
• Why local businesses can be ideal podcast sponsors
• How trust influences every sponsorship he accepts
• The episodes and listener stories that define success for him
• The advice he would give his 15-year-old self
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