• Consistency and perseverance, like doing 100 days of Facebook Lives, open unexpected opportunities and connections.
• Start with what you know—serve the niche you’re already part of to maximize impact and understand your clients’ needs.
• Don’t wait for total clarity; take action even if your niche or product isn’t fully defined, and refine as you learn.
• Model successful people, but add your own unique perspective to create authentic offerings.
• Building authority and trust as a coach or entrepreneur can be amplified by podcasting and interviewing others in your industry.
• Investing in continual learning and self-improvement, whether through courses or mentorship, accelerates both personal and business growth.
• Collaboration, not competition, is the path to growing your network and business as a digital entrepreneur.

[01:24] Meet Nilesh Jain – Phil introduces podcast coach and special guest, Nilesh Jain.

[02:11] Nilesh’s Entrepreneurial Journey – Nilesh shares how losing his job during COVID led him to search for online income and eventually discover podcasting.

[04:29] Taking Action – Russell Brunson’s One Funnel Away Challenge and how it inspired Nilesh to start daily Facebook Lives.

[06:22] First Taste of Success – Transitioning from Facebook Lives to conducting interviews and landing his first opportunity through audience engagement.

[10:35] Landing the First Client – Nilesh describes the experience and emotions around getting his first client as a podcast coach.

[13:53] Creating a Coaching Program – Developing his own coaching curriculum from scratch and modeling after other industry leaders.

[17:29] Choosing a Niche – Why Nilesh decided to focus his coaching on other coaches and the power of starting where you are.

[21:09] Long-Term Vision – Nilesh shares his five-year goals: interviewing world leaders, serving top entrepreneurs, and building an “army of podcasters.”

[24:44] Affiliate Marketing for Podcasters – Nilesh breaks down practical ways for podcasters to leverage affiliate deals and collaborations.

[28:39] Investing in Yourself – Nilesh details his methods for continuous self-improvement and how he prepares for public speaking and client support.

[31:08] Advice for His Younger Self – The importance of reading, being happy, and investing in personal growth from a young age.

[34:13] Connect with Nilesh – How listeners can follow and work with Nilesh Jain for podcast coaching and inspiration.

[35:34] Closing Remarks – Phil Better wraps up with final thoughts and a reminder to always invest in yourself.