How does a 17-year-old podcaster become a tech founder and industry voice?

Entrepreneur and creator Casey Adams reveals the lessons that shaped his career—curiosity, relationship-building, and staying human in an AI-driven world.

He breaks down how podcasting opened doors to business deals, deeper self-awareness, and his newest venture, Listener.com, built to redefine podcast analytics.

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🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Conversations Create Opportunities: Podcasting can unlock networks, mentors, and business deals you can’t access any other way.

2. Stay Curious, Not Scripted: Genuine curiosity beats over-preparation—great interviews come from presence, not notes.

3. Know What Matters: Success accelerates when you prioritize relationships, presence, and the people who ground you.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

6:07 Purpose and Evolution of the Podcast

12:12 Impact of Podcasting on Personal and Professional Growth

18:05 Influence of Podcasting on Business and Personal Relationships

23:50 Casey Adams' Approach to Interviewing

30:04 The Role of Podcasting in Personal and Professional Success

37:13 The Future of Podcasting and Listener.com

43:01 Advice for Future Self and Final Thoughts

Connect with Casey Adams

Website: https://www.caseyadams.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyadamsshow/

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In this episode of Inside The Inspired we dive into the theme of inaction and its costs.

Today we're talking about why hesitation and indecision can hinder personal growth and success, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from my journey as a father and professional. From the importance of aligning decision-making with personal values and taking decisive action to overcome fear and achieve desired outcomes - if you feel like you can't make decisions quickly and effectively, this one is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Inaction costs time, energy, and self-trust.
• Decisive action aligns with personal values.
• Fear of failure and judgment hinders decision-making.
• Action provides clarity and feedback.
• Public failure can lead to personal growth.
• Aligning decisions with values accelerates progress.
• Imperfect action is better than inaction.
• Decisiveness leads to emotional and professional benefits.
• Understanding fear behind indecision is crucial.
• Bad outcomes don't equal bad decisions.

Check out my latest article on the cost of inaction ⁠here⁠.

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What does it take to stay sharp, resilient, and purpose-driven in high-pressure careers? 💼

Former fighter turned performance coach Jess Sargus shares how she built her “Legal Athlete” mindset—blending mental fitness, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion to outperform stress.

She shares how the principles of stress inoculation and action orientation transform pressure into purpose — and how embracing humanity is the key to thriving in the age of AI.

Read her upcoming book “Fierce Agency” to learn how to lead yourself with confidence, embrace challenge, and perform at your highest level—on your own terms.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Train Your Inner Athlete: Use focus, discipline, and recovery to master mental performance.

2. Lead with Fierce Agency: Replace perfectionism with purpose and progress.

3. Adapt Without Losing Yourself: Integrate AI and innovation while staying grounded in humanity.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

11:20 Jess Sargus' Background and Competitive Spirit

22:46 Practical Tips for Focus and High Performance

33:49 Navigating Uncertainty and Emotional Intelligence

45:42 The Fierce Agency Framework and Future Goals

54:05 Future version of Jess from 10 years from now

55:57 Closing words and connecting with Jess

Connect with Jess Sargus

Website: https://www.thelegalathlete.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_sargus/

Stay Inspired

Never miss an episode of Inside the Inspired! Hear the stories of founders, innovators, and game-changers pushing the edge of wellness, entrepreneurship, and mindset. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes that energize your journey.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-inspired/id1535384791

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP5bth6A7dEt5wo9V

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathanzcohen