Podcasting for your business is supposed to grow your influence and opportunities… but for most podcasters, it feels like a time-consuming side project with no clear return.
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
“Is this even worth it?”
“Why isn’t my audience growing?”
“How do I actually make money from my podcast?”
You’re in the right place.
I’m Kaleb, a creative entrepreneur on a mission to turn podcasting into a real business asset—without burning out.
The Podcaster’s Journey is an open journal, a behind-the-scenes look at what actually works when it comes to building an audience, streamlining your workflow, and making podcasting sustainable for your business.
Season 2: The 90-Day Podcast Business Growth Challenge
For the next 90 days, I’m going all in—
Tracking every download, every lead, every dollar
Building offers & fixing my workflow in real time
Documenting what actually works (and what doesn’t)
No fluff. No theory. Just real results—or real lessons.
If you want to see what actually works, follow along.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Ready to build a podcast that fuels your business? Let’s go.
Podcasting for your business is supposed to grow your influence and opportunities… but for most podcasters, it feels like a time-consuming side project with no clear return.
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
“Is this even worth it?”
“Why isn’t my audience growing?”
“How do I actually make money from my podcast?”
You’re in the right place.
I’m Kaleb, a creative entrepreneur on a mission to turn podcasting into a real business asset—without burning out.
The Podcaster’s Journey is an open journal, a behind-the-scenes look at what actually works when it comes to building an audience, streamlining your workflow, and making podcasting sustainable for your business.
Season 2: The 90-Day Podcast Business Growth Challenge
For the next 90 days, I’m going all in—
Tracking every download, every lead, every dollar
Building offers & fixing my workflow in real time
Documenting what actually works (and what doesn’t)
No fluff. No theory. Just real results—or real lessons.
If you want to see what actually works, follow along.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Ready to build a podcast that fuels your business? Let’s go.

Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Podcaster’s Journey, Kaleb dives into an enlightening conversation with Carl Pullein, a celebrated time management guru and author of Your Time, Your Way. Carl shares his journey, from humble beginnings organizing revision timetables to becoming a leader in productivity strategies.
Together, Kaleb and Carl explore the power of systems like Collect, Organize, and Do (COD), the Time Sector System, and practical steps for creative entrepreneurs to move from chaos to control. Learn how to master your time, balance priorities, and create consistent, meaningful progress in your work and life as a creative entrepreneur.
Key Points & Highlights:
• Carl’s productivity journey and how early habits shaped his systems.
• The benefits of analog vs. digital tools for managing time.
• Why consistency and simplicity are crucial for long-term success.
• Practical advice for balancing work, family, and personal goals.
• The importance of defining and protecting your core work.
Episode Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction and overview of today’s episode
00:01:00 Kaleb reflects on Carl’s COD system and his personal productivity struggles
00:02:30 Carl shares his early experiences with time management
00:06:30 The impact of analog tools and pen-and-paper planning
00:09:00 Challenges with AI and productivity tools
00:13:30 How cultural differences in Korea shaped Carl’s perspective on productivity
00:24:55 Understanding the Time Sector System and its advantages
00:39:00 How creative entrepreneurs can define and focus on their core work
00:57:00 Carl discusses his book Your Time, Your Way and how it helps readers
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Resources Mentioned:
- Check Out Carl's Book (Your Time Your Way) here: https://amzn.to/3CoRfMi
- Email Carl here: carl@carlpullein.com
- Sign Up for the Transformative and Free COD course here:
https://carl-pullein.thinkific.com/courses/beginners-guide-to-building-your-own-productivity-system
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