What We Learned after 2 Years of This Podcast | S6E4

In this episode, we take a step back and reflect on what two years of building this podcast has actually taught us. From recording on a $15 mini mic to producing inside a professional studio, this is a real conversation about growth, consistency, and what it takes to build something from nothing. We break down the early days in San Francisco, the first moments of traction, and how small wins turned into long-term momentum. Along the way, we talk about the realities of editing, content strategy, quantity vs. quality, and why we made the decision to never stop — even when things weren’t moving as fast as we wanted.This episode goes beyond podcasting. We get into networking, interviewing, business decisions, working with guests, and navigating the production side of things. We also open up about lessons learned from the people we’ve met, the mistakes we’ve made, and how our mindset has evolved over time. If you’re building something, creating content, or trying to figure out your own path, this episode gives you a real look at what that journey actually feels like two years in.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:51 Today’s Topic3:30 Backstory — 2 Years On Air4:30 Mini Mic Days 5:30 SF Origins5:51 First 10K Views6:30 Riverside Days 7:30 Editing Process8:10 Quantity vs. Quality9:05 We Never Stop9:23 Keeping the Business Afloat9:57 In-House Production11:00 The Networking Side12:10 Interviewing & Meeting People15:00 Casting Continued16:00 Content Strategy17:00 Create Your Own Path20:00 Podcasting with Guests21:30 Looking Back 2 Years Ago28:15 Favorite Guests29:30 Life Lessons31:00 What is “Decoding”?35:00 Nightmare Agents & Managers37:50 Production Side40:00 YouTube & Strategy47:00 Final ThoughtsBECOME A SUPPORTER OF DECODING SOCIAL LIFE: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/decoding-social-life--6139708/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rssConnect with us: @DECODINGSOCIALIFEPODCAST @EventsByDSL