<description>&lt;p&gt;James Banks III jumps into the &lt;em&gt;Hot Seat&lt;/em&gt; to get real feedback on his new podcast idea, and it gets BRUTAL. From unclear messaging to trying to target “everybody,” the hard truth comes out: if you’re talking to everyone, you’re really talking to no one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;🎯 Why trying to reach 18–40 year olds won’t work (and what to do instead)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🧩 How to find YOUR unique twist so your podcast stands out&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💡 The 3 steps to make content that actually compels people to listen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🙌 How faith, business, and personal storytelling can fuel real influence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just about James — it’s about YOU. If you’ve been struggling to grow your podcast, business, or brand… this conversation will show you the blind spots holding you back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Drop a comment: &lt;em&gt;Do you think it’s better to focus on one audience… or try to reach them all?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Subscribe for more hot seat sessions, unfiltered coaching, and real stories from the Social Proof community.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

HOT SEAT with David Shands

David Shands

This Is Why Your Podcast Won’t Work Without a Target Audience Hot Seat W David Shands #85

SEP 16, 202555 MIN
HOT SEAT with David Shands

This Is Why Your Podcast Won’t Work Without a Target Audience Hot Seat W David Shands #85

SEP 16, 202555 MIN

Description

James Banks III jumps into the Hot Seat to get real feedback on his new podcast idea, and it gets BRUTAL. From unclear messaging to trying to target “everybody,” the hard truth comes out: if you’re talking to everyone, you’re really talking to no one.In this episode, we break down:🎯 Why trying to reach 18–40 year olds won’t work (and what to do instead)🧩 How to find YOUR unique twist so your podcast stands out💡 The 3 steps to make content that actually compels people to listen🙌 How faith, business, and personal storytelling can fuel real influenceThis isn’t just about James — it’s about YOU. If you’ve been struggling to grow your podcast, business, or brand… this conversation will show you the blind spots holding you back.👉 Drop a comment: Do you think it’s better to focus on one audience… or try to reach them all?👉 Subscribe for more hot seat sessions, unfiltered coaching, and real stories from the Social Proof community.