Show Notes
How do you know when it’s time to back yourself? In this episode Tim Campbell talks with James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu, the hosts of the ShxtsNGigs podcast, one of the top podcasts in the UK with more than two million subscribers on YouTube and eight million TikTok followers. The pair explain what made them make the jump from their 9-5s to podcasting full-time, the challenges they’ve faced while building a business and a team, and what the next chapter holds for them. In this episode, we also cover the realities of building a business with your best friend, the challenge of answering to your subscribers, and why being an employee is a win-win for many. James and Fuhad also explain the figures behind their business, revealing what they really make each month. If you’re feeling lost, perhaps at a dead-end in your job, or sitting on plans you’ve had for a long time, this episode will give you the confidence to make a move for the better. Credits: Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks Camera Operator - Garry Brown Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman Designer - Ben Watkins Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave
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