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In this episode you’ll learn:
- How much freedom is there really in living a creative life
- What authenticity really means when marketing
- Why Mark is excited about the future of podcasting
In 2005, Mark Asquith decided he no longer wanted to work for someone else, 9 to 5.
In 2012, he almost burned out chasing freedom and looking for fulfilment working for himself.
Today, he is a successful British podcaster and small business expert.
As the host of the Excellence Expected podcast, and the co-founder of his own design, brand and marketing agency, Mark has found confidence, and better relationships, in his work today.
In this episode Mark shares what he believes underlies a fulfilling creative life and where you can really find your passions.
Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):
Chasing freedom
[00:49] Introducing Mark Asquith.
[01:49] Mark talks about a lack of fulfilment, music, and finding entrepreneurship.
[03:48] Chasing freedom and fulfilment.
[07:03] Mark talks about almost burning out in 2012.
[10:13] What advice Mark would give to his younger self.
[11:15] How Mark has changed through his experience.
Living a creative life
[13:03] What authenticity means when it comes to marketing yourself.
[15:16] How much freedom is there really in living a creative life.
[17:04] Where we can truly find our passions. Looking for the one thing.
[18:56] How Mark got started podcasting. Comics.
[20:54] How podcasting has changed Mark’s life and business.
[23:00] Meeting at Chris Ducker’s mastermind and how this changed Mark’s podcast direction.
The future: stopping and starting again
[25:19] What’s exciting Mark about the future of podcasting.
[28:00] Mark shares changes that he’s made to his podcast.
[29:58] Why Mark created Podcaster Websites.
[33:53] What PIP is.
[35:26] What has inspired Mark recently.
[36:15] What Mark is grateful for.
[37:00] Where you can connect with Mark.
“I work more than I’ve ever worked but I love every single minute of it” – Mark Asquith
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Other quotes from this episode (click to tweet:)
- “The world doesn’t stop when you don’t do the things that you think matter”
- “Anyone in business should really have podcasting as a marketing tool”
- “If you don’t like how something is done – do it differently”
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