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Charlie Birney: From Real Estate to Podcasting Empires—How Intimacy, Listening, and Reinvention Built Podville Media

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What if the secret to building an audio empire is listening, not talking?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Charlie Birney—co-founder of Podville Media, author of The Tao of Podcasting, and the “Chief Listening Officer”—to uncover the surprising journey from golf courses and property management to the heart of the podcasting revolution.

Charlie shares how embracing change, following curiosity, and prioritizing connection over content transformed his career and the industry.

Discover the philosophy behind podcasting’s most intimate moments, the power of internal podcasts, and why the best studios are built on empathy and service. This is a masterclass in reinvention, creativity, and the art of truly listening.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why “intimacy” is the secret ingredient that makes podcasting so powerful—and how to harness it.

  • The story behind Podville Media’s evolution from “Podcast Village” and the rise of video in audio spaces.

  • How Charlie’s background in real estate and philanthropy shaped his approach to building creative businesses.

  • The philosophy and inspiration behind “The Tao of Podcasting”—and why every podcaster needs a moment of silence before the sound.

  • How music, family, and hobbies fuel creativity and keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Meeting at Podfest: The serendipity that sparked a creative partnership

  • 04:30 – From Golf Courses to Podcast Studios: Reinventing a career through curiosity

  • 10:15 – The Birth of Podville Media: Why video changed everything

  • 17:40 – The Tao of Podcasting: Philosophy, art, and the “yin-yang microphone”

  • 25:05 – The Power of Internal Podcasts: Connecting companies from the inside out

  • 32:20 – Music, Community, and Giving Back: How folk music and charity shape a life

  • 39:00 – Lightning Round: Favorite mics, dream guests, and the “boredom boogie” song

Connect with Our Guest:

  continue reading

654 episodes

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Manage episode 506730062 series 2124937
Content provided by Junaid Ahmed. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Junaid Ahmed or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What if the secret to building an audio empire is listening, not talking?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Charlie Birney—co-founder of Podville Media, author of The Tao of Podcasting, and the “Chief Listening Officer”—to uncover the surprising journey from golf courses and property management to the heart of the podcasting revolution.

Charlie shares how embracing change, following curiosity, and prioritizing connection over content transformed his career and the industry.

Discover the philosophy behind podcasting’s most intimate moments, the power of internal podcasts, and why the best studios are built on empathy and service. This is a masterclass in reinvention, creativity, and the art of truly listening.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why “intimacy” is the secret ingredient that makes podcasting so powerful—and how to harness it.

  • The story behind Podville Media’s evolution from “Podcast Village” and the rise of video in audio spaces.

  • How Charlie’s background in real estate and philanthropy shaped his approach to building creative businesses.

  • The philosophy and inspiration behind “The Tao of Podcasting”—and why every podcaster needs a moment of silence before the sound.

  • How music, family, and hobbies fuel creativity and keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Meeting at Podfest: The serendipity that sparked a creative partnership

  • 04:30 – From Golf Courses to Podcast Studios: Reinventing a career through curiosity

  • 10:15 – The Birth of Podville Media: Why video changed everything

  • 17:40 – The Tao of Podcasting: Philosophy, art, and the “yin-yang microphone”

  • 25:05 – The Power of Internal Podcasts: Connecting companies from the inside out

  • 32:20 – Music, Community, and Giving Back: How folk music and charity shape a life

  • 39:00 – Lightning Round: Favorite mics, dream guests, and the “boredom boogie” song

Connect with Our Guest:

  continue reading

654 episodes

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