Create your own life!   In this episode, we are talking with Jeremy Ryan Slate, a top podcaster, PR expert, and author. Jeremy is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. It is consistently a top-rated podcast and has been downloaded over 2.5 million times. The Create Your Own Life Podcast was named one of the top 26 podcasts for entrepreneurs to listen to in 2017 and 2019 by CIO Magazine and top podcast to listen to by Inc Magazine in 2019.    Jeremy specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and opinion leader status. He was named one of the top Millennial Influencers to follow in 2018 by Buzzfeed. He’s also a contributing editor of New Theory Magazine and Grit Daily. After his success in podcasting, Jeremy and his wife founded Command Your Brand Media to help leaders use the power of podcasts to change the world.   In this episode, we talk about how Jeremy started out in his career in a multitude of jobs, how he stacked his skills and the best way to find your ideal career. We’ll also discuss Jeremy’s podcasting journey, the best podcast interview tips, how to monetize your podcast, the top ways to boost your personal brand, and more!   Sponsored by -    LinkedIn Learning. Try free for 1 month at linkedinlearning.com/freemonth   Capsule. Visit capsule.com to get your prescription hand-delivered today—for free   Social Media:    Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com   Timestamps:   02:53 - Jeremy’s College Experience and Career Journey  06:46 - Jeremy’s Mom & Her Stroke 09:24 - What Network Marketing Is 11:24 - Jeremy’s Job Today 13:38 - How Jeremy Stacked His Skills  19:10 - Combining What You’re Good at and What You Like  22:18 - Jeremy’s Podcasting Journey  26:58 - The Best Interview Hacks 30:06 - Jeremy’s Book, God of Branding 30:53 - The Story of Pompey the Great 32:10 - Top Tips for Personal Branding 34:08 - Jeremy’s New Book, Extraordinary 36:01 - How Jeremy First Monetized His Podcast 41:03 - Tips on How To Build a Sales Funnel 44:30 - Best Strategies for Growing A Podcast 48:44 - Jeremy’s Secret to Profiting in Life   Mentioned in the Episode:   Jeremy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate/ Jeremy’s Website: https://www.jeremyryanslate.com/ Jeremy’s Free Resource: commandyourbrand.com/sevenreasons Jeremy’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918