Episode #966: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Finding Your Voice with Matt Mawhinney of PodAssist

Ever felt like you're waiting for the "perfect" moment to launch your podcast, only to watch months (or years) slip by? Today, Matt Mawhinney of PodAssist steps out from behind the scenes to reveal how he launched his own show in less than a week, and gives his expert podcast tips and strategies from over a decade in the podcast trenches. If you're tired of the imposter syndrome and the "podfade" trap, Matt is breaking down the exact sustainable systems he uses to build authority, ditch the need for a million-dollar studio, and finally get your message out to the world. It's time to stop performing for others…start walking the walk! What You'll Hear In This Episode: How Matt went from "never in a million years" wanting to host a show to having his podcast live on all platforms in less than a week. Why waiting for the "perfect" setup, or re-listening to your own episodes, is the fastest way to kill your podcasting momentum. The staggering statistics on how many podcasts quit within the first 8 episodes and how Matt's sustainable approach keeps shows running for the long haul. Why he chose the solo format for his own podcast to establish authority, and why he warns against listening too much to the opinions of others. The key reasons Matt advises against recording 20 episodes before even launching, and how to avoid punching yourself out in "Round One." A reminder that you don't need a professional-grade studio to sound great, and the tremendous opportunity that exists for experts to launch podcasts right now. How joining the right community, and specifically the Coaching Jungle VIP was the catalyst that shifted Matt from a behind-the-scenes expert to public-facing creator. Why sharing the episodes you appear on isn't just "nice to do" - it's an essential part of podcasting etiquette that helps both the host and the guest. LINKS Matt's Podcast, Podcast Permission Slip 03: Flying Solo: Busting One of the Biggest Podcast Myths 06: The Name Game: How to Name Your Podcast (Without Overthinking It) Need help launching a podcast or editing your current show? This podcast is proudly sponsored, edited and produced by PodAssist. Visit their website below for more info! Understanding Your Voice: Insights with Neil Degrasse Tyson Book a no-obligation 1:1 strategy call with Marc for your coaching business: If you'd like more coaching clients without sending cold messages or spending money on ads, the Natural Born Coach Program is for you. Get the details here! Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! Grow your business with The Coaching Jungle Mastermind! If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them:

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Episode #966: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Finding Your Voice with Matt Mawhinney of PodAssist is an episode from Natural Born Coaches by Marc Mawhinney.

This episode is 27:27 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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