Blogging – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com Save time with your high-quality podcast Wed, 01 May 2024 21:27:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-MaxPodcasting_favicon_gold-32x32.png Blogging – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com 32 32 Scott Dikkers – Wild Business Growth Podcast #285: The Onion, How to Write Funny https://maxpodcasting.com/scott-dikkers/ Wed, 01 May 2024 09:26:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8777 Remember to have fun in life. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Scott Dikkers. Scott is Founder of The Onion and Bestselling Author of How to Write Funny. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 285: Scott Dikkers – The Onion, How to Write Funny

Scott Dikkers, Founder of The Onion and Bestselling Author of How to Write Funny, joins the show to share his journey from cartoonist to building one of the funniest newspapers and websites in history. Hear the time he got stalked by Saul Goodman, how The Onion comes up with its headlines, how it evolved formats over the years, how to write funny jokes, and his all-time favorite article from The Onion. This episode covers everything from Bob Einstein to Rodney Dangerfield. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Who are the most memorable famous people Scott has met
  • How did Scott get involved with The Onion
  • Jim’s Journal
  • How did Scott grow the circulation of The Onion
  • Drunk Of The Week
  • How do we develop our sense of humor
  • What are some examples of the Funny Filters
  • Why is it called The Onion

Connect with Scott at ScottDikkers.Substack.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

SquadShot Scott Dikkers
Dikkers!
How to Write Funny Scott Dikkers
How to Write Funny by Scott Dikkers
  • How to Write Funny
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [43:34] What are Scott’s Final Thoughts
    • [44:40] Follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [44:51] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Scott
    • [44:57] Check out the Wild Business Growth podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [44:58] Come to CEX (Content Entrepreneur Expo) May 5-7, 2024 in Cleveland, OH! Save $100 off the in-person ticket price by registering at CEX.Events and using the coupon code: MAX100
    • [44:59] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
    • [45:01] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [45:06] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Scott Dikkers - Wild Business Growth Podcast #285: The Onion, How to Write Funny

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Scott Dikkers on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And write some jokes with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Peter Rojas – Wild Business Growth Podcast #279: Founder of Gizmodo and Engadget https://maxpodcasting.com/peter-rojas/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:55:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8524 How do you start some of the most popular tech blogs on the planet? That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Peter Rojas. Peter is a Serial Entrepreneur and the Founder of Gizmodo and Engadget. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 279: Peter Rojas – Founder of Gizmodo and Engadget

Peter Rojas, the Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Gizmodo and Engadget, joins the show to share his journey from being intrigued by the early days of Wi-Fi to starting some of the most popular tech blogs on the planet. Hear how to decide what to post about, how to grow your audience quickly, the time Peter interviewed Bill Gates, his favorite gadget of all time, and the coolest city in Peru. This episode covers everything from ethernet cables to video games. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • When was the first time Peter heard about a blog
  • How did he decide to start Gizmodo and Engadget
  • What’s the best business lesson he learned from those companies
  • Inspector Gadget 1, 2, and 3
  • HTML
  • White Hat SEO
  • Lots of Stars Wars & Star Trek references
  • What is Peter’s favorite video game

Connect with Peter at Roj.as.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Peter Rojas Gizmodo Engadget
Peter!
Peter Rojas
A little PR
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [27:47] What are Peter’s Final Thoughts
    • [28:31] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [28:35] Come to CEX (Content Entrepreneur Expo) May 5-7, 2024 in Cleveland, OH! Save $100 off the in-person ticket price by registering at CEX.Events and using the coupon code: MAX100
    • [28:40] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [28:43] The Wild Business Growth Podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Peter
    • [28:45] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
    • [28:48] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [28:53] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Peter Rojas - Wild Business Growth Podcast #279: Founder of Gizmodo and Engadget

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Peter Rojas on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And get nostalgic about early 2000s tech with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Shondell Varcianna – Wild Business Growth Podcast #134: Balanced Blogger, Founder of Varci Media https://maxpodcasting.com/shondell-varcianna/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:21:59 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=3849 When you’re writing a blog post, how do you know you’re actually speaking to your target customer? Yeah, you. This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Shondell Varcianna, started doing so as a side hustle before growing it into her full-time dream business. She’s the Founder and CEO of Varci Media. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 134: Shondell Varcianna – Balanced Blogger, Founder of Varci Media

Shondell Varcianna, the Founder and CEO of Varci Media, joins the show to share her journey from telemarketing for the Bank of Montreal to taking her content writing company from side hustle to dream business. Hear how to blog specifically to your target customers, create more engagement with your blog posts, benefit from joining Facebook Groups, hire a team and delegate tasks, and the craziest things she heard while telemarketing. This episode covers everything from a newspaper route to Shondell’s move from Canada to the U.S. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What got Shondell into the finance industry in the first place
  • How do you take your side hustle to full-time business
  • How do you get to know your target customer
  • How do you get involved in Facebook Groups
  • What’s involved in hiring a team
  • SuperNichedAndFocusedWoman
  • A spontaneous “Just Do It” when talking about Nike
  • Saying the word Eh, eh

Connect with Shondell on LinkedIn and at VarciMedia.com.

Enjoy the shooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

Shondell Varcianna - Wild Business Growth Podcast #134: Balanced Blogger, Founder of Varci Media
Shondell training me on telemarketing
Shondell Varcianna - Wild Business Growth Podcast #134: Balanced Blogger, Founder of Varci Media
Shondell Varcianna - Wild Business Growth Podcast #134: Balanced Blogger, Founder of Varci Media

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Shondell Varcianna on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, subscribe to the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

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