In this episode, I sat down with Marc Schmidt, podcast pro and the heart behind “Mark My Words.” We dug deep into Marc’s journey—from growing up with a cleft lip and palate, dealing with self-doubt and imposter syndrome, to embracing his authentic voice on camera and in life. Marc shared some powerful lessons about turning adversity into purpose, finding confidence even when others (or your own inner critic!) doubt you, and how important it is to just keep going—especially on those tough days. We also got real about personal sacrifices, handling criticism, and what success truly means. I hope Marc’s courage to share his story inspires you to quiet those limiting beliefs, bet on yourself, and keep creating, no matter what. Remember, your voice and story matter. Stay creative, keep seeking wisdom, and see you on the journey!

Connect with Marc Schmidt

Website: https://linktr.ee/Nimrod79

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimrod79/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcaschmidt/

I’m building an online business in public — sharing every win, setback, and “I can’t believe that happened” moment along the way. If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to start from scratch, come along for the ride. Join the journey at https://wisdom.beehiiv.com/

Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction to Marc Schmidt & Podcast Origin

00:01:29 – Choosing the Podcast Name

00:02:12 – The Secret to Catchy Podcast Names

00:03:35 – Marc’s Content Creation Journey

00:08:39 – Transition to Podcasting

00:09:01 – Support (or Lack Thereof) from Others

00:10:38 – Overcoming Self-Doubt and Internal Voices

00:11:34 – Building Self-Belief and Early Life Lessons

00:16:34 – Lessons from Five Years of Podcasting

00:20:40 – Developing Podcasting Skills Over Time

00:22:05 – Generating Episode Ideas & Guest Selection

00:24:05 – Podcast Publishing Frequency

00:24:47 – Pushing Through Self-Doubt

00:27:03 – Handling Criticism About His Voice

00:29:48 – Mindset and Growth as a Podcaster

00:30:16 – Promotion Strategies for Podcast Growth

00:32:45 – Monetization and Joining a Podcast Network

00:34:35 – Future Projections for Marc’s Podcast

00:37:23 – Rapid Fire Questions

00:41:09 – Milestones & Emotional Reflections

00:44:50 – Personal Sacrifices

00:47:01 – Redefining Success

00:49:33 – The Power of Storytelling & Inspiring Others

00:51:38 – Where to Find Marc Schmidt Online

00:52:47 – Episode Wrap-Up