How he uses an iPhone & makes money podcasting

In this powerful episode of the podcast, I sit down with Nitin Sharma, founder and host of RECtalk, the UK’s most popular podcast in the recruitment industry. Nitin shares how he grew his YouTube channel to over 68,000 subscribers and built a thriving content business — without chasing viral fame, hiring a production crew, or investing in expensive gear.

If you're wondering how to start a podcast, grow a niche audience, or monetize your podcast without sponsorships, this episode breaks it all down with honesty, clarity, and real-life experience.

🎧 Whether you're a recruiter, entrepreneur, content creator, or aspiring podcaster, you’ll get massive value from Nitin’s journey — from starting a podcast as a sales and brand tool, to turning it into a revenue-generating product.

👉 Topics include:
The truth about starting a podcast as a business tool
Monetization without millions of views
Consistency vs. creativity
How recording at industry events created new opportunities
Why you don’t need a £5K camera setup to succeed

🎯 Key Quote:
"You’re not going to be Joe Rogan. Get over yourself — and find your ‘why.’" — Nitin Sharma

Connect with Nitin:
LinkedIn:   / nitin-rectools  
RecTools Podcast:    / @rectalkpodcast  

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Why Nitin Hates Being on Camera
01:05 – How Podcasting Started as a Sales Hack
03:00 – Turning Guests into Clients
05:20 – Recruitment Industry & Podcast Synergy
07:00 – Explosive YouTube Growth in 2 Years
09:45 – Building an Engaged (Not Viral) Audience
12:00 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
14:30 – The Power of 25 Views
16:00 – Vanity vs. Value: Knowing Your Why
18:40 – Podcast Monetization Truths
21:00 – YouTube Ads vs. Sponsorship Reality
24:30 – Turning the Podcast into a Product
26:10 – Consistency Over Everything
29:00 – Podcasting as a Full-Time Business Tool
31:40 – Tips for Growth: Thumbnails, Titles & SEO
34:00 – Why Most Podcasts Fail
36:15 – The Future of Podcasting is Video
39:00 – Minimal Tech, Maximum Results
41:50 – Why Audio Quality Still Matters Most
44:10 – The Myth of Overnight Success
46:30 – Recording Workflow & Editing Process
48:30 – From Solo Edits to Freelance Team
49:50 – In-Person vs. Virtual Podcasting
51:30 – Recording Podcasts at Industry Events
54:00 – Passion vs. Profit: Why Nitin Does It
56:30 – Final Advice for Aspiring Podcasters
59:00 – The Rocky Montage Analogy
01:01:00 – What’s Next for RECtalk?

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