Show Notes
In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation with Heather Bayer who was one of the first people in her industry to launch a podcast. She didn’t wait for permission. She made a decision about who she was and who she was there to serve.
More than a decade later, she’s still showing up every single week.
She now has over 650 episodes, a global audience and a business built through relationships that started with her voice.
What stands out to me most about Heather’s journey is how she thought from the very beginning. She took herself seriously. She committed to a specific audience. And she stayed long enough for it to matter.
If you’re creating content, or feel called to create something meaningful with your voice, this conversation will give you a clear picture of what that looks like over time.
What you’ll hear in this conversation
Why deciding who you are comes before building an audience
What it means to take your podcast seriously from day one
How clarity around your ideal listener changes everything
The difference between creating for yourself and creating for those you serve
Why consistency creates trust far beyond what metrics can show
How a podcast can become the foundation of long-term business relationships
The role of interviews in building credibility and connection
Why a small, engaged audience can be more valuable than a large one
How feedback from listeners fuels long-term creation
What happens when you stay with something long enough for it to compound
Links and resources
Heather Bayer’s website: https://vacationrentalformula.com
Heather’s email: [email protected]
Vacation Rental Success Podcast: Apple | Spotify | YouTube
If this conversation resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you.
Tell me what you’re creating… or what you feel called to create.
Email me today at [email protected]
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