Successful Podcast Hacks and Getting Paid to Speak on Stage | Sean Douglas #social333podcast #51

In this tactical episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Sean Douglas—U.S. Air Force veteran, master resilience trainer, podcast host, and professional speaker. Sean shares his proven hacks for launching, scaling, and monetizing podcasts while also breaking down how to land paid speaking gigs.

From military discipline to entrepreneurial grit, Sean’s journey is packed with lessons for anyone wanting to build influence, amplify their voice, and turn passion into profit.

✅ The key podcast hacks Sean uses to grow audiences fast

✅ How to monetize your show without losing authenticity

✅ Proven strategies for getting booked—and paid—on stages

✅ The mindset shift every aspiring speaker needs

✅ Why resilience is your greatest asset in business and life

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Meet Sean Douglas

00:48 – The type of clientele Sean serves

02:03 – The business side of speaking vs. just telling your story

04:45 – How Sean finally landed his TEDx talk after multiple tries

10:15 – Lessons from those who didn’t get accepted

11:35 – How Joe Rogan’s success changed the podcasting industry

15:05 – The explosion of content creation and faceless channels

19:32 – Sean’s take on podcasting trends and highlights

23:40 – Final thoughts & where to find Sean

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