Building a Passionate Audience: The Journey of the Startup Podcast with Yaniv Bernstein

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of "Earning Ears," host Adam Spencer talks with Yaniv Bernstein, a seasoned professional with deep roots in the tech industry and startup ecosystem. Yaniv delves into the importance of living an exciting life as the bedrock for generating compelling content, bridging his extensive experience to provide listeners with a unique understanding of Silicon Valley-style entrepreneurship. Drawing from his roles at Google and Airtasker and insights from his podcast journey, Yaniv imparts valuable knowledge on growing an audience and the political energy landscape. Yaniv emphasizes the significance of podcasting as a medium for its intimate approach to audience building, where the power of conversation and consistency reign supreme. He shares his journey from impulsively launching a podcast to developing it into a business with substantial branding and a tight-knit community of listeners. Adam and Yaniv discuss topics ranging from the nuances of content creation to creatively leveraging platforms like YouTube for podcast promotion. They also explore the intricacies of branding, discuss the challenges of podcast discoverability, and reveal insights into starting and maintaining a successful podcast.