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b'On this episode of the Audience podcast, Craig talks with Tony Merkel from the Confessionals podcast. Tony was able to live the dream: quit his job and become a full-time podcaster. Today on Audience, Tony talks about creating a community, suggestions for new podcasters, and lessons that he has learned about audience growth. Tony shares his bootstrap knowledge to help new podcasters but he also shares an inspirational message about being passionate about the things you love, and not being afraid to dream.\\nIf you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you\\u2019re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.\\nToday you\\u2019ll learn about:\\n\\nHis own origins: driving truck, building a family, the start of Confessionals\\nTony\\u2019s first steps into podcasting\\nJuggling different players, hosting sites, and apps\\nLessons learned about audience growth\\nThe evolution to monetization\\nBeing honest about how you see and treat your podcast\\nUnderstanding social media\\nWhat Tony does to create an inviting and engaging website and community\\n\\nResources/Links:\\nTony email: theconfessionals@theconfessionalspodcast.com\\xa0\\nThe Confessionals podcast: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/\\xa0\\nThe Confessionals podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfessionalspodcast/\\xa0\\nHammer Lane Legends podcast: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/\\nCastos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/\\xa0\\nCastos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/private/\\xa0\\nCastos, website:'