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Did you know that, according to one estimate, the number of podcast listeners globally has reached nearly 465 million, and is projected to reach over 500 million by the end of this year? How about that the podcast industry’s market value is expected grow to over $30 billion in 2024 and potentially reach over $131 billion by 2030?

With this level of growth, where might some of the best opportunities in podcasting be for people around the world? To learn about this and much more, I recently spoke with Rob Greenlee, one of podcasting’s pioneers and a consensus recognized expert on this topic.

Listen as Rob speaks about such things as (1) his start in podcasting and its early years, (2) trends and changes taking place in the industry today, (3) what's happening around the globe in podcasting, and (4) how he sees the industry evolving over the next several years.

More importantly, Rob points out the many opportunities he sees for people in the podcasting, including for those who can create and deliver outstanding content. He also provides some great tips for those seeking to enter the industry or enhance their positioning in it.

Now a bit about Rob: Rob Greenlee is a seasoned podcasting and digital media expert with over two decades of experience. He is the Founder of Spoken Life Media, LLC, where he focuses on innovative content creation, business development, and community engagement for podcast hosts and networks.

Rob has held significant roles, including SVP of Content and Partnerships at Podbean and Vice President of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Libsyn. At Voxnest (now iHeartRadio), he was Vice President of Podcaster Relations, enhancing content and monetization strategies. His tenure at Microsoft saw him manage the Podcasts Marketplace for Xbox Live, Windows Phone, and Zune, significantly expanding the podcast catalog and user base.

Rob also hosts the "New Media Show" and "Spoken Life Show" and is a founding chairperson of The Podcast Academy. He has been inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame and is a recognized speaker at industry events.

To reach Rob, you can visit www.robgreenlee.com or check him out on these social media: YouTube.com/@robgreenlee, https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee/ X.com/robgreenlee

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Now, on to our episode! You’ve probably heard that data is the new oil. But did you know that understanding what data to gather… and how to use that data... is also creating lots of opportunities? We’re talking not only opportunities for those seeking jobs or starting a business, but also for those who already have a job or a business… or might even be looking for a good investment.

My guest today, futurist and data analysis expert, Ben Talin, speaks about those topics and much more on this episode.

Listen as Ben elaborates on such things as (1) what are some of the key trends involving the use of data over the past couple of decades, (2) what challenges businesses typically face in making sense of the data they gather, (3) how data is viewed or used differently in various parts of the world, and (4) how data might be used in the future, including in what Ben calls "the fourth world."

More importantly, Ben points out where the opportunities lie with data analysis. Interestingly, these apply as much if not more to those who already have jobs or own businesses, than those seeking jobs or businesses! Beyond that, Ben provides some great tips for either of those groups on how to seize these opportunities. This includes a trove of FREE resources his company offers.

Now a bit about Ben: Benjamin Talin, a serial entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of MoreThanDigital, a leading global digital innovation platform competing with McKinsey, Boston Consulting, and other major consultancies to disrupt economic development.

MoreThanDigital is an ecosystem of systems and platforms, including the first-ever business diagnostics platform, scalable training programs, and more - all connected to enable the first global healthcare system for businesses. Through partnerships with hundreds of government ministries and economic development agencies, MoreThanDigital is driving economic development and societal improvement around the world, and has already helped over 2 million people.

With expertise in marketing, change management, digital strategy, economic development and complex digital ecosystems, Ben has delivered over 200 keynotes and advised numerous government agencies and EU commissions. His influence extends beyond these roles, as he has authored over 450 influential works and has been featured in over 100 international media outlets. He serves in an advisory role to seventeen governments, the United Nations, three European Commissions, and as a member or board member of prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business Review, MIT Tech Review, University of Digital Sciences and more.

To access information about Ben, MoreThanDigital, and the FREE resources and business diagnostics platform his company offers, please visit www.morethandigital.info and www.insights.mtd.info You can also find Ben on LinkedIn at (1) Benjamin ((本杰明-塔林)) Talin | LinkedIn

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Most importantly, Prakash shares some of his favorite industries and stocks right now for dividend investing, and he provides some great tips on how to get started in dividend investing, if you are not already doing so.

Now a bit about Prakash: Prakash Kolli is the founder of the Dividend Power site. He is a self-taught investor and blogger on dividend growth stocks, financial independence, and retirement. His writings are on Seeking Alpha, InvestorPlace, TalkMarkets, ValueWalk, The Money Show, Forbes, Yahoo Finance, MSN, and leading financial sites. He also works part-time as a freelance equity analyst with Sure Dividend and Portfolio Insight.

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