This month marks five years since I launched the Elite Achievement podcast. What began as a way to give back, to inspire someone on the right day at the right time, has become a meaningful part of my work and a powerful tool for connection, learning, and growth. Over time, the show has evolved to explore what it really means to achieve elite success from goal setting to leadership, mindset, and sustainable growth. Along the way, I’ve learned 5 lessons that continue to shape how I coach, lead, and build my business.

Whether or not you host a podcast, these insights apply to anyone building something meaningful.

1. Reconnecting to your why keeps you going

Over the past five years, I’ve had to reconnect to why I’m podcasting more than once. There were moments I questioned the ROI, felt the pressure of production deadlines, or wondered if anyone was really listening.

In the beginning, my why was about impact. I wanted to give back because I had borrowed confidence and courage from podcast hosts when I was starting my business. I hoped my voice could do the same for someone else.

Now, my why has evolved to inspire high-performing leaders to reach their full potential, to explore themes that come up in coaching, and to learn from other business owners. And it’s the clarity around that purpose that’s helped me stay the course.

You won’t always feel inspired. But when you’re clear on your why, you’re more resilient. You can push through the dips, pivot with purpose, and show up when it counts.

2. Consistency builds confidence

Over five years, the show has evolved. I’ve taken breaks, tested formats, and adapted the release schedule, but I kept showing up. Each episode was a small promise kept. And those promises added up to growth, momentum, and opportunities I didn’t always see coming.

I’ve had people book meetings after listening to the podcast. Some clients first discovered me on other shows, then started following Elite Achievement before reaching out. The podcast helped build trust before we ever connected.

That’s the power of consistency. It builds credibility with others and within yourself over time.

The leaders who achieve meaningful goals aren’t always the most talented. They’re the ones who follow through.

3. Start before you feel ready

When I launched Elite Achievement, I didn’t have everything figured out. I had never hosted a podcast before, and the head trash was loud: What if no one listens? What if I say something wrong? What if I’m not good at this?

But I also knew I had something valuable to share and the only way to get better was by doing it.

So I hired a producer to add structure and accountability. I hit record. I started messy, but I started. And that gave me something to build on.

I coach clients through the same hesitation all the time. It’s natural to want to wait, to feel more confident or prepared. But the truth is, confidence rarely comes before action.

Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s the willingness to take the next step, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

You gain clarity by moving forward, not by standing still.

4. Confidence grows through action

If I had waited until I felt fully confident, this podcast wouldn’t exist.

Each time I recorded an episode, interviewed a guest, or tried something new, I grew. I became a more effective communicator, a better listener, and a more impactful coach. But that growth didn’t come from thinking. It came from doing.

I’ve seen this pattern with so many clients. Whether they’re raising fees, leading a team, or scaling their business, the confidence they’re looking for is often on the other side of execution.

Confidence grows through execution, not contemplation.

You don’t think your way into belief. You build it through experience.

5. Relationships are the real ROI

This isn’t one of the original 4Cs, but it’s been one of the most meaningful outcomes of podcasting.

The show has helped me strengthen relationships with people already in my network and build new ones outside of it. I’ve reconnected with past colleagues, featured clients, and welcomed first-time guests who gained confidence by sharing their stories. I’ve had people think of me for opportunities simply because the podcast kept me top of mind.

It’s not about having a massive audience. It’s about being genuinely curious, interested in others, and committed to featuring the best parts of someone’s story. That’s what builds trust and that’s what makes this work meaningful.

The right conversation can open the right door. Never underestimate the value of connection.

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After five years of podcasting, I’m reminded that growth often comes from showing up consistently, intentionally, and imperfectly.

Whether you’re scaling a business, leading a team, or striving for your next level of success, I hope these 5 lessons support you along the way.

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Cheers to Elite Achievement and to continuing to grow together.