We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Aaron Rose. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Aaron below.
Aaron, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?
In 2022, I decided I was going to move toward making my side hustle my main hustle. My wife and I agreed that I would continue my full-time job for six months while ramping up my own business.
As I rounded the corner into 2023, I didn’t know what was about to hit me: Burnout, family relational issues, and an inability to rest.
I have spent much of the last year asking myself how I can be more resilient. My failure in 2022 and struggle in 2023 has led me to these conclusions:
1. To work hard, I must rest intentionally.
The Jewish Sabbath is first about ceasing, then about rest. That is what sabbath means: To cease. I have had to learn to stop working in order to maintain resilience.
2. To weather adversity, I must cope correctly.
Everyone copes, and I am no different. When I get anxious, I run to my unhealthy coping, waste time, and feel shame. Instead, I am learning to identify the anxiety, call it what it is, and spend time addressing it. It feels like a waste of time in the moment, but it actually allows me to work longer, and I can be more focused in the long run.
3. To deliver the best results, I must connect continually.
Finally, I need to recognize my need for other people. I am really good at what I do. However, I know many friends that are as well. Connecting with them, and using their strengths to help my weaknesses recharges me and helps me avoid draining activities.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
We LOVE podcasts, and specialize in a holistic approach, helping our clients with (but not limited to):
-Production Setup/Integration
-Booking Guests/Writing scripts and questions
-Audio and Video Editing
-Podcast Marketing
-Social Strategy
-Interpretation of analytics
With experience in dozens of podcasts, there is little we have not seen.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
If you are starting your journey, here are three things you need to be successful:
1) Hone your craft.
My first craft was audio. I spent five years learning, growing, testing etc. This set me apart, as many younger people don’t have the patience to focus on one area. I got into a lot of high-end work because I could offer something that really helped elevate commercials or films.
2) Build trust with your community.
Once you are good at something, you can easily do work in a way that surpasses 90% of competitors. The goal isn’t to win trophies, recognition, do the coolest projects etc. The goal is for people to know you are good, reliable, and easy to work with.
3) Learn how to communicate.
Finally, learn to listen well and ask good questions. If you can understand potential clients, you will gain those clients.
Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
Podcasts by definition are a collaboration.
The more niche you are, the more qualified you are to have a podcast.
I enjoy talking about podcasts with others, so even if you are going to do 100% of the work yourself, hit me up! I would love to share what I have learned.
Contact Info:
- Website: soundofarose.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundofarose/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soundofarose/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIMAJi3AcypKJKpDzdNYaQA
