Ozzy Osbourne's recent passing has got me feeling all sorts of ways. I mean, who didn’t grow up jamming to ‘Crazy Train’ or wishing we could be half as cool as him? This isn’t just about mourning a rock legend; it’s about learning from the antics of a guy who built an empire on being unapologetically himself. So today, I’m diving deep into 15 lessons that podcasters can snag from Ozzy’s playbook. From being true to yourself (and not giving a hoot about the haters) to surrounding yourself with good people (looking at you, Sharon), I’m spilling the tea on how to keep your podcast alive and vibrant. Plus, I’ll share some wild stories about Ozzy’s crazy life that’ll make you laugh and cringe at the same time. Buckle up, because we’re about to rock this podcast world with some serious, Ozzy-inspired vibes!
The 15 Lessons Podcasters Can Learn:
00:00 15 Lessons Podcasters Can Learn From Ozzy Osbourne
02:59 Be Yourself
05:04 Don't Do Drugs
05:10 Surround Yourself With Good People
07:51 Focus on Your Audience – Not Your Critics
08:47 What's MIssing In Your Genre
10:05 Check Your Podcast Name
11:10 Any Press is Good Press
12:14 Have People Wondering What is Going to Happen
13:25 Open with a Good Hook
14:08 He Was Unique
15:23 Don't Be Afraid to Pivot
18:07 Let Your Passion Shine Through
20:28 Partner with Good People
21:26 Never Piss off Sharon
22:44 Don't Let Perfection Stop You
23:43 What Makes People Share Your Show
27:26 Join the School of Podcasting
Mentioned In This Episode
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Takeaways:
- Ozzy Osbourne may have died, but his legacy of being unapologetically himself lives on forever.
- Lessons from Ozzy include being true to yourself and ignoring the critics who just don't get it.
- Surrounding yourself with good people is key; even Ozzy had Sharon in his corner.
- Don't sweat perfection when creating content; just get out there and do it!
