125 to 16,000 Subscribers: The Podcast Growth Formula with Jackson Calame

125 to 16,000 Subscribers: The Podcast Growth Formula with Jackson Calame

Building a successful podcast and business isn't about overnight success—it's about consistency, smart marketing, and surrounding yourself with the right team. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews entrepreneur, podcast host, and marketing strategist Jackson Calum to uncover the strategies behind growing a podcast from just 125 subscribers to over 16,000 in only two months. Jackson shares why AI is transforming digital marketing, how abundance thinking fuels business growth, and why leadership, teamwork, and long-term commitment are the true foundations of entrepreneurial success. Whether you're a podcaster, business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable insights for sustainable growth. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • How producing over 2,500 podcast episodes and building a strong team led to explosive audience growth. • Why AI is a powerful marketing assistant—but only when guided by human expertise and strategic thinking. • The five leadership virtues that create lasting business success: love, patience, persistence, consistency, and reliability. • How shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset helps entrepreneurs invest confidently in marketing and scale their businesses. ABOUT THE GUEST: Jackson Calame — Entrepreneur, podcast host, marketing strategist, and founder of Vision Pros Live, helping visionary leaders grow their influence through authentic leadership, AI-powered marketing, and strategic partnerships. ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉 https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com [https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com] 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ [https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/] 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) – Bestseller in German and English 👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen] 📘 The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉 https://a.co/d/12EYX2u [https://a.co/d/12EYX2u] 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial] Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity] https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/] https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/] https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial [https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial] https://www.mitchcarson.com/ [https://www.mitchcarson.com/] https://www.tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos [https://www.tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos] 🔎 Visit our website: https://www.mitchcarson.com/ [https://www.mitchcarson.com/] 📨 Email: mitchcarson@rocketmail.com [mitchcarson@rocketmail.com] mitch@mitchcarson.com [mitch@mitchcarson.com] https://linktr.ee/mitchcarson [https://linktr.ee/mitchcarson] #publicspeaker #tedxspeaker #personalbrandingexpert

From Grief to Victory: A Practical Framework for Healing, Hope & Moving Forward with Jeremy Greening

Grief can feel overwhelming, but healing doesn't happen by waiting... it happens through intentional action. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with grief recovery coach Jeremy Greening, founder of Valleys to Victory, to discuss how anyone facing loss can begin rebuilding their life through small, practical daily steps. Drawing from his own journey through the sudden loss of both parents, Jeremy shares the proven Victory Framework—a simple roadmap that helps people move from pain and paralysis to purpose and progress. Whether you're navigating grief, major life setbacks, or emotional challenges, this conversation offers practical tools to help you keep moving forward and thrive. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why time alone doesn't heal grief—and what actually creates lasting emotional recovery. • The complete Victory Framework: Validate, Identify, Clarify, Take Action, Overcome, Rebuild, and Yield. • How small daily actions build momentum, confidence, and long-term healing. • Why overcoming self-pity, setbacks, and emotional avoidance is essential for personal transformation. ABOUT THE GUEST: Jeremy Greening — Grief Recovery Coach, Founder of Valleys to Victory, speaker, author, and mentor helping people overcome grief, loss, and life challenges through practical action and purpose-driven growth. GUEST LINKS: Website: https://valleystovictory.com [https://valleystovictory.com] ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉 https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com [https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com] 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ [https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/] 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) – Bestseller in German and English 👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen] 📘 The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉 https://a.co/d/12EYX2u [https://a.co/d/12EYX2u] 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial] Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity] https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/] https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/] https://www.mitchcarson.com/ [https://www.mitchcarson.com/] https://www.tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos [https://www.tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos] 🔎 Visit our website: https://www.mitchcarson.com/ [https://www.mitchcarson.com/] 📨 Email: mitchcarson@rocketmail.com [mitchcarson@rocketmail.com] mitch@mitchcarson.com [mitch@mitchcarson.com] https://linktr.ee/mitchcarson [https://linktr.ee/mitchcarson]

Smart Money Starts Young: Raising Financially Wise Kids with Ernest Tan

Teaching children about money isn't just about saving—it's about building character, responsibility, and lifelong financial confidence. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with financial educator, author, and parenting advocate Ernest Tan to discuss practical strategies for raising financially responsible children. Ernest shares why delayed gratification, transparency, and consistent parenting are essential to developing healthy money habits. He also introduces his powerful "Maturity Ladder," a framework that helps parents guide children from understanding needs versus wants to becoming responsible stewards of wealth. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or educator, this episode provides practical tools to help the next generation build lasting financial wisdom. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why teaching delayed gratification is one of the greatest predictors of future financial success. • How discussing household finances with your children builds trust, responsibility, and smarter money habits. • The five stages of Ernest's "Maturity Ladder" that help children develop strong financial character. • Why natural consequences—not punishment—are one of the best ways to teach budgeting and responsible spending. ABOUT THE GUEST: Ernest Tan — Financial educator, parenting coach, author of Smart Money Start Young, and founder of Leon Academy, helping families raise financially responsible children through practical money education. GUEST LINKS: Website: https://www.leonacademy.com [https://www.leonacademy.com] Instagram: LinkedIn: YouTube: ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉 https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com [https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com] 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ [https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/] 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) – Bestseller in German and English 👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen] 📘 The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉 https://a.co/d/12EYX2u [https://a.co/d/12EYX2u] 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial] Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity] https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/] https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/] https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial [https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial] https://www.mitchcarson.com/ [https://www.mitchcarson.com/] https://www.tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos [https://www.tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos] 🔎 Visit our website: https://www.mitchcarson.com/ [https://www.mitchcarson.com/] 📨 Email: mitchcarson@rocketmail.com [mitchcarson@rocketmail.com] mitch@mitchcarson.com [mitch@mitchcarson.com] https://linktr.ee/mitchcarson [https://linktr.ee/mitchcarson]

The Element of Play: How Playful Leadership Builds Stronger Teams, Reduces Burnout & Creates Lasting Success with Jodi Salmond

Play isn't a distraction from success—it's one of the most powerful tools for creating happier people, stronger teams, and more resilient leaders. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with Jodi Salmon, leadership expert, speaker, and author of The Element of Play, to explore why play is essential for workplace culture, personal wellbeing, and long-term success. Drawing from her journey from marine biologist to global play advocate, Jodi shares practical strategies that help leaders reduce burnout, improve team connection, and unlock greater creativity through intentional play. Whether you're leading a business, managing a team, or simply looking to bring more joy into your daily life, this conversation offers practical tools you can implement immediately. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why just 10 minutes of daily play can reduce stress, improve belonging, and lower employee turnover. • How leaders can create psychologically safe workplaces where people feel connected, creative, and motivated. • Why play should be customized to different personalities instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. • The PLAY Framework—Presence, Lightness, Authenticity, and Your Turn—and how it creates lasting personal and professional growth. ABOUT THE GUEST: Jodi Salmon — Leadership expert, workplace culture specialist, speaker, author of The Element of Play, and founder helping organizations build happier, healthier, and more connected teams through play. GUEST LINKS: Website: https://elementofplay.com [https://elementofplay.com] Instagram: LinkedIn: YouTube: ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉 https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com [https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com] 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ [https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/] 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) – Bestseller in German and English 👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen] 📘 The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉 https://a.co/d/12EYX2u [https://a.co/d/12EYX2u] 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial] Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity] https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/] https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/] https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial [https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial] https://www.mitchcarson.com/ [https://www.mitchcarson.com/]

Cracking the School Code: Helping Parents Navigate a Broken Education System

Today's education system is leaving too many children behind—and parents are often left wondering how to help. In this episode, Mitch Carson sits down with Rochelle Callard, an educator with more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and tutoring business owner, to discuss the growing challenges facing students, parents, and schools. Rochelle shares why the current education system struggles to meet the needs of most children and what parents can do to confidently advocate for their child's success. Drawing from decades of experience, Rochelle introduces her School Clarity Hub and her book, Cracking the School Code, designed to help parents understand school language, communicate effectively with teachers, and access the support their children need before confidence and academic performance begin to decline. Whether you're the parent of a child in primary school or preparing for the transition into high school, this episode provides practical strategies to help your child thrive in today's education system. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How to navigate the education system with greater confidence as a parent Why early intervention can dramatically improve a child's confidence and learning outcomes How School Clarity Hub helps parents understand school processes and advocate effectively Why mindset, communication, and parental involvement are essential to student success ABOUT THE GUEST: Rochelle Callard — educator, former principal, author, education consultant, and founder of School Clarity Hub. GUEST LINKS: Website: SchoolClarityHub.com ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed [https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed].... 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecar [https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecar]... 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) the bestseller in 2008 in German and English: 👉https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent]... 📘The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉https://a.co/d/12EYX2u [https://a.co/d/12EYX2u] 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarson [https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarson]... Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity] https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/] https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/] https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial [https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial] https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarsonOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarsonOfficial] https://www.tiktok.com/@mitchcarsonofficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@mitchcarsonofficial] 🔎 Visit our website and email us: http://www.mitchcarson.com/ [http://www.mitchcarson.com/] 📨 Email: mitchcarson@rocketmail.com [mitchcarson@rocketmail.com] 📨 Email: mitch@mitchcarson.com [mitch@mitchcarson.com]