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John Lee Dumas
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John Lee Dumas discusses his desire to find a partner to help scale his podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire, while retaining minority ownership and continuing as the show's host.
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I want to find a partner who's going to come in by a majority stake of entrepreneurs on fire and then do all the things that I know can be done
I want to retain you know 20 25 ownership of this company because I love it I want to continue to be the talent and I want to help this company grow as big as I think it can be
I've got the skills the chops the talents and the track record of somebody who's produced a daily podcast for over a decade I love doing it I want to continue doing it
I just had to call a spay to spade and just recognize that hey I'm just gonna go for quantity and quality audio only like that's the focus
FAQ
Why is John Lee Dumas seeking a partner for his podcast?
He wants to scale the platform beyond its current success and believes a partner with expertise in advertising and marketing can help grow the business to $10 million, $25 million, and beyond.
What role does John Lee Dumas want to play after finding a partner?
He wants to retain 20-25% ownership and continue serving as the talent, as he enjoys the craft of interviewing entrepreneurs.
How does the $3,500 appearance fee work for guests on Entrepreneurs on Fire?
Potential guests must apply, and if selected, they pay the fee. This process helps filter for serious entrepreneurs and ensures guests are prepared to provide value to the audience.
Does John Lee Dumas plan to transition his podcast to a video-first format?
No, he believes that producing a high-quality daily video show is not feasible for his current format, so he remains focused on audio-only content.
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