– Life as a Professional Podcaster –
Gary Arndt is a professional podcaster of the hit pod Everything Everywhere Daily. However, first off he was a pioneering travel photographer and storyteller from Wisconsin, who famously sold his business in 2007 to pursue his dream of traveling the world.
A Pattern of Excellence
Over the years, he became a prominent figure in the travel industry, documenting his experiences on his blog Everything Everywhere, which grew to be one of the most popular travel blogs of its time.
His photography has earned him numerous accolades, including the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and North American Travel Journalists Association Travel Photographer of the Year awards, distinguishing him as one of the most acclaimed travel photographers of his generation.
A Hit Podcast Was Born
In 2020, Gary channeled his passion for storytelling into launching the Everything Everywhere Daily podcast, a show that quickly gained traction for its captivating, bite-sized episodes on history, science, and fascinating facts from around the world.
Today, Everything Everywhere Daily attracts over 1.6 million downloads monthly, solidifying Gary’s reputation as a top-tier podcaster and an influential voice in travel and education.
Reasons to Listen
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
- those interested in finding out about what it truly takes to turn a podcast into a viable career option
- those seeking inspiration and insight on the life of a professional podcaster
- those who are looking for useful tips and advice towards becoming a professional podcaster
Listeners will come away with insights on:
- what makes podcasting such a unique medium
- Gary’s unique pathway into podcasting
- what it’s like producing a daily podcast
- a day in the life of producing an episode for the Everything Everywhere Daily Podcast
- what Gary thinks has gone into the success of his show
- how Gary specifically goes about engaging with fans
- promising media consumption trends within podcasting
- the rewards of being a professional podcaster
- an engaging story
- how tech is impacting the world of podcasting
- why podcasting is here to stay
- the financial realities of aiming to make a professional living from podcasting
- words of wisdom to those interested in pursuing a career within podcasting
- much more!
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
“I’ve often said that I think there are more people than me out there that could do a show like mine, but most of those people probably never would.”
-Gary Arndt
Check out the Video Conversation:
For those who desire to view video highlights of the conversation, you can do so via Youtube.
Discover More
For those interested in learning more about Gary and his show, you can check it out here: Everything Everywhere Daily. You can also find and follow him on the following platforms:
Keep Listening!
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