Episode #374: Michael Neeley is an expert in podcasting and a former actor. In his podcast, Michael discusses his transition from acting to the business world and his discovery of podcasting. They also explore the benefits of podcasting, the podcasting community, and strategies for monetizing podcasts. Michael shares his insights on list building and the concept of the Infinite List, and they delve into the importance of mindset in business success and the difference between being in motion and being in action. Michael and JM discuss finding happiness and passion, the Podcaster Cruise, the power of a growth mindset, practicing Buddhism, Michael's new podcasts, and his experiences with plant medicine journeys. Guest Bio: Michael Neeley is a former professional actor and medieval knight turned speaker, mentor to visionary solopreneurs, and the International Bestselling author of Zero to Launch Podcast Accelerator. He is the host of five popular podcasts, including the critically acclaimed Consciously Speaking, Buy This – Not That!, Something to Wine About, The Podcast Guy, and Mornings with Michael & Krista. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, Michael has appeared in feature films with Mel Gibson and Kevin Costner, performed off Broadway with Andre Braugher and Kathleen Chalfant, and had recurring roles in several popular soap operas. As the founder of The Authority Academy and The Infinite List, Michael now trains and supports heart-centered entrepreneurs in professional speaking, virtual summits, getting published, and designing and hosting their own podcast to massively grow their business and expand their audience. Contact Michael: Website: https://infinite-list.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtOfForgetting Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelKNeeley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neeleymichael Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelneeleycoaching Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:25 Transition from Acting to Business 03:20 Benefits of Podcasting 04:19 The Podcasting Community 05:48 Monetizing Podcasts 08:31 The Infinite List and List Building 09:00 Managing Multiple Podcasts 10:51 The Infinite List and List Building 13:40 Mindset and Business Success 15:53 Business is 98% Mindset 20:40 Overcoming Challenges and Taking Leaps 23:04 Finding Happiness and Passion 24:29 Podcaster Cruise 27:49 The Power of a Growth Mindset 29:16 Practicing Buddhism 33:25 New Podcasts: Whiskey Tequila Foxtrot and Being of Service 36:06 Plant Medicine Journeys