From Reluctant Podcaster to Media Powerhouse: Adam Torres on Finding Purpose, Sharing Stories, and Building Mission Matters

Want to start, grow, and monetize your own podcast? Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Success Secrets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to the optYOUmize Podcast where we help entrepreneurs build the business AND life of their dreams. Get tips, tactics, stories, and inspiration from interviews with business and personal development experts and lessons from my own successes and failures so you can make more, work less, and live better. You don't have to go it alone--we're here to support and motivate you, and encourage you to keep going until you reach your goals. Follow optYOUmize Podcast with Brett Ingram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summary Brett Ingram speaks with Adam Torres, co-founder of Mission Matters, about his journey from finance to media and the importance of storytelling. Adam shares his initial reluctance to embrace podcasting and how he discovered the impact of sharing stories. He discusses the lessons learned from interviewing over 6,000 people and emphasizes the significance of personal branding for entrepreneurs. Adam offers advice for aspiring podcasters and authors, encouraging them to play to their strengths and think about their end goals. In this conversation, Adam Torres and Brett Ingram discuss the importance of networking, authenticity, and the journey of starting a podcast or writing a book. They emphasize the significance of building an audience before publishing and the value of consistency in achieving success. Adam shares personal experiences and practical advice for aspiring content creators, highlighting the need for education and adaptation in the ever-evolving landscape of media and entrepreneurship. Visit https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres to connect with Adam and follow his content, tips and advice (follow him on Instagram at @AskAdamTorres) Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Adam Torres and His Journey 03:04 Transition from Finance to Media 05:54 The Reluctance to Embrace Podcasting 09:09 The Impact of Sharing Stories 11:59 Lessons Learned from Interviewing 15:02 The Importance of Personal Branding 17:59 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters and Authors 24:18 Choosing Your Network and Mastermind Groups 27:46 The Importance of Starting and Authenticity 32:02 Building an Audience Before Publishing 37:15 First Steps to Launching a Podcast or Book 42:31 Consistency and Adaptation for Success #podcasting #personalbrand #digitalmarketing #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #optyoumize #brettingram #entrepreneurpodcast #podmatch