Tracy Hazzard

Use your best ideas and save nothing. Put your best ideas out there, because then that leaves room for new best ideas.

Once you start self-censoring, your brain listens to the self-censoring, and it feeds you less data.

People don't like being deceived. It doesn’t matter if you're a Republican or a Democrat. People want to know what they're getting themselves into.

If a podcast host reaches out to you about a copyright issue, try to help them discover what’s going on and get to the bottom of it. Maybe they will keep your episode up.

When you interview someone on your podcast, make sure you get their permission for you to do it.

Going after publicity for book authors is stupid. You are taking down the only thing that might be selling that book.

The Shocking Podcast Failure Truth: Why 1,200+ Podcasters Quit (And The 10 Signs Your Podcast Is Next)

Take copious notes. Don’t let the ideas dissipate.

If you're going to start a podcast, you really need to be committed to get to 25 episodes. That's what I believe is the bar that separates those that succeed and go on for years and those that don't.

When seeking podcast guests, prioritize those who add significant value to your niche and audience, rather than just big names. Strategic vetting and a thoughtful, personalized pitch are key to attracting guests who will genuinely help your show grow…

Be cautious when bringing on big-name guests—you want to make sure they’ll deliver what you need. When we say “bigger,” especially in the early stages, we mean bigger authority. If you're in your first 25 episodes, focus on guests with strong authority…

Don't sell yourself short. You are giving this person a premier opportunity to be one of the first guests on your show. Those early episodes are going to be heard and played more than any other episode you'll ever record.

If you are starting a streaming show, and you're not prepared to commit at least two years of your life to it, stop now. Just quit.

The definition of thrive is onward and upward, which is equated with movement and momentum.

Your first guest is your hardest guest and also your easiest guest.

There are two types of people in the world. There are pioneers and settlers. The pioneers get shot, and the settlers take the land.

The thing that connects us all together is hope, positivity, optimism, and being alive.

If you're going to do it, then do it the right way and have that staying power.

It's important that you don't just say yes to anything.

It's great to be able to have a conversation with anybody that'll listen.