If You're Feeling STRESSED & STUCK In Life, WATCH THIS! | Lewis Howes

Starting Out

Lewis Howes began his podcast journey with little knowledge but a lot of determination. He reached out to an editor to help him post his first episode, which was a webinar with Robert Green, recorded on his laptop. Despite lacking fancy equipment, he was driven by the desire to create a platform that taught life skills he wished he had learned in school 1 2.

I have no clue what I'm doing, but I'm going to figure it out.

--- Lewis Howes

This initial struggle and his sports background inspired him to launch 'The School of Greatness' to fill the gaps in traditional education 2.

   

Strategic Growth

The podcast evolved from recording at his kitchen table to a professional studio in Los Angeles. Lewis Howes emphasized the importance of filming episodes to maximize social media reach, which significantly contributed to the show's growth. The introduction of video content and strategic use of social media helped drive more listeners to the audio versions 3.

We need to film everything.

--- Lewis Howes

Additionally, the 'Summit of Greatness' events in Columbus, Ohio, played a crucial role in building a community around the podcast, despite not being initially profitable 4.