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Today marks a big milestone. It’s the 7th anniversary of the Mister Productivity Podcast. I never imagined reaching this point when I launched the show in 2017. As I hit the 7-year mark with episode number 1,287, seeing its remarkable growth journey is awe-inspiring. The Spark That Started It All In the spring of 2017, I stumbled upon a video by @garyvee, an entrepreneur I greatly admire. Gary said, “The future is voice and audio; everyone should have a podcast." This idea resonated with me as a former radio DJ from the ’80s and early ’90s. Could I, Mark Struczewski (Mister Productivity), have my own podcast? Intrigued, I turned to Google with the simple query: “How do I start a podcast?” The answers I found set me on this incredible journey. The Early Days: Keeping It Simple My podcasting adventure began with GarageBand on my Mac. I’ve since upgraded to Hindenburg for solo episodes. I use SquadCast for interviews. Following advice from seasoned podcasters, I kept things simple at first. My first 17 solo episodes allowed me to find my footing in this new medium. As I grew more comfortable, I added guest interviews. I alternated between solo and guest episodes. The Daily Podcast Experiment In late December 2020, I was inspired by Gary Vaynerchuk’s prolific content creation. I embarked on an ambitious challenge: releasing a new episode every day. This daily streak lasted from Christmas Day 2020 until the second week of October 2021. This experiment pushed my boundaries as a creator and brought much stress. The constant pressure to produce was hard, especially when guests canceled. It led me to reassess my approach. Today, I release new episodes every Monday. I’ve settled into a more sustainable weekly pace. Rebranding and Growth The show was originally titled “The Mark Struczewski Podcast.” The show rebranded in December 2022. On the advice of a coach, I renamed it “The Mister Productivity Podcast.” This fits my brand and expertise better. I’ve since trademarked “Mister Productivity” and secured MisterProductivity.com. Looking Back and Moving Forward Today, I celebrate the 7th anniversary of the podcast. I’m grateful for the journey and excited for what’s to come. It's been incredible from those first steps into podcasting to over 1,200 episodes later. To all my listeners, guests, and supporters, thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to many more years of productivity insights and engaging chats on the Mister Productivity Podcast! Check out this episode The Mister Productivity Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. I present an encore episode of my favorite episode.