Episode Overview:

In this episode of Behind the Podcast Mic, host Emanuel Rose sits down with Tommy Sarafinski, creator of Tommy’s Outdoors and Conservation and Science. From fishing blogs in Poland to over 200 podcast episodes, Tommy shares his journey of turning passion into purpose-driven content. They explore how to start a podcast, keep it going, build an audience, and even monetize responsibly—all while staying true to your mission.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to turn personal passion into a podcasting platform 🌟

• The importance of starting with what you have (gear isn’t everything) 🎤

• Why structure, consistency, and curiosity fuel long-term success 🔑

• Real talk on monetization—when to charge guest fees and when not to 💵

• The role of video and why Spotify’s video option boosted Tommy’s reach 📈

• Why social media may be overrated for podcasters (and what to focus on instead)

  
  

Featured Guest:

Tommy Sarafinski — outdoorsman, conservationist, and podcaster behind Tommy’s Outdoors and Conservation and Science. His work amplifies voices in biodiversity, rewilding, hunting, fishing, and practical conservation while bringing scientific research into relatable conversations.

👉 Guest bio & connects: https://tommysoutdoors.com/about/

Episode Highlights:

• From fishing blogs to podcasting beginnings

• Why podcasting in English became the next step

• The shift from “Tommy’s Outdoors” to “Conservation and Science”

• Opportunities podcasting creates (and how to recognize them)

• Monetization tips for indie podcasters—charging PR agencies fairly

• Why video boosted reach by 200% on Spotify

• The truth about social media for podcasters

• Solo vs. guest episodes: when each makes sense
  

Connect and Explore More: 🌐 Emanuel’s site: https://emanuelrose.com/

🔗 Connect with Emanuel Rose:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor

🔗 Connect with Guest — Tommy Sarafinski:

• Website & bio: https://tommysoutdoors.com/about/
  

Further Reading or Resources:

• Learn more about Fluent Frame (episode sponsor): https://fluentframe.com

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