Behind the Mic with the Host of How to Trade It Podcast: Casey Stubbs
Featuring Casey Stubbs
Behind the Mic with the Host of How to Trade It Podcast: Casey Stubbs
In this episode of "Behind the Mic", host Arjun Sundararajan sits down with Casey Stubbs, the host of "How to Trade It Podcast." At the core of their discussion is an examination of Casey's journey in the podcasting industry, with a focus on his transition from blogging to podcasting. As Arjun teases out the intricacies of his guest's podcasting journey, listeners get a rare insider's look into the world of podcasting from one who has been immersed in it for quite some time.
Arjun introduces the context for the show by stating that they bring on guests who have successfully launched podcasts to share their experiences, primarily concerning getting started and finding their target audience. For this episode, Casey talks about his podcast, "How to Trade It," where he interviews successful traders to help his audience understand trading and financial markets better.
Casey goes on to recount how he transitioned from blogging to podcasting after attending the Traffic and Conversion Summit in San Diego in 2018. The summit advised digital marketers to start podcasts, prompting Casey to give it a try. Despite being an entirely different skillset from blogging, Casey found podcasting more enjoyable.
Casey's decision to adopt an interview-style for his podcast was driven primarily by his desire to learn from others. By hosting a podcast, Casey had the opportunity to engage experts he admired in extended discussion without the hefty consulting fees they typically charge. He describes this as one of the primary benefits of podcasting.
He notes that when he started, he didn't invest much money into it, contending that one doesn't necessarily need an elaborate setup to get started. His initial interviews, he admits, weren't perfect, but he steadily improved his interviewing skills over time.
The episode ends with some sage advice from Casey, who encourages new and prospective podcasters to start with what they have and to not feel pressured to make large investments early on. This candid dialogue between the two podcasting connoisseurs provides valuable insights into the world of podcasting, offering useful tips for those considering launching their own podcasts.
