Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Podcast Growth University—a podcast about podcasts with your host, Kevin Palmieri. He is also the co-host of Next Level University, a global top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with almost 1,500 published podcasts. Their podcast team, Next Level Podcast Solutions, has published over 3,000 podcasts, so best believe Kevin knows what he is talking about. Podcasting is an evolving art, and this episode sheds light on the beauty of spontaneity in this creative medium. Kevin discusses removing safety nets and the personal and professional development that comes from stepping outside your comfort zone. This principle is particularly relevant to podcasting, where a too-heavy reliance on preparation can hinder the natural flow of conversation. It serves as an excellent training ground for public speaking. The absence of the ability to edit in real time, as is possible in the post-production of a podcast, prepares you for the raw, unfiltered experience of live speaking engagements. Use your show to build the skills necessary for speaking on stage, where there are no safety nets, and every stumble is an opportunity for growth. If you want to learn more about podcasts, reach out to Kevin: IG: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Need help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/ Free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://bit.ly/3E0ieM0 Show notes: (1:33) Kevin shares not having a safety net (5:11) Start with a few safety nets and remove them gradually (7:34) Nicole, host of Tune In: Discovering Your Authentic Self podcast, has this to say about Next Level Podcast Solutions (8:59) Safety net vs. process (12:20) Unnecessary safety nets keep you small (16:17) Outro