Learning and Leading: Kevin Lawton’s Evolution from Warehouse Manager to Podcast Entrepreneur

Beyond Fulfillment Podcast

Today we have an amazing session with Kevin Lawton on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast! Kevin, a former warehouse manager turned full-time entrepreneur, shared his incredible journey from balancing a 9-to-5 to celebrating 500 podcast episodes. He dropped valuable insights on the power of batch recordings, consistency, and the utility of LinkedIn live audio for real-time engagement. Plus, his role in Kamet is revolutionizing risk assessment in warehousing. For anyone looking to dive into podcasting or improve their current approach, this episode is a goldmine. Here are some of the episode highlights from my conversation with Kevin:

1. Balancing Act of Initial Podcasting Efforts - Kevin Lawton discusses how he balanced his role as a warehouse manager while dedicating time to his podcasting pursuits. He used his vacation days strategically to attend trade shows and record batch episodes, ensuring a steady stream of content without scrambling for interviews.

2. Transition to Full-Time Entrepreneurship and Efficient Workflow - As Kevin transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship, he streamlined his workflow by dedicating two specific days a month to batch record podcasts. This method allowed him to manage his time effectively and focus on other aspects of his podcast and business during the rest of the month.

3. Advice for Aspiring Podcasters: Just Start - Kevin emphasizes the importance of just starting a podcast without worrying about perfection. He mentions that growth and improvement come through practice and feedback, drawing a parallel with YouTube content creation. Tools and platforms have made starting a podcast more accessible, even from a smartphone.

4. Engagement with LinkedIn Live Audio Podcasts - Kevin suggests using LinkedIn live audio podcasts as a fantastic way to engage with your audience in real-time, leveraging LinkedIn’s built-in audience. This approach can offer valuable real-time interaction and immediate feedback, helping to refine content and engage more deeply with listeners.

5. Role at Kamet and Industry Insights - Kevin talks about his advisory role at Kamet, a startup focused on risk assessment and management for warehouse operations. Kamet aggregates data from various systems to visualize and predict risks, providing insights into ROI for automation and robotics. Kevin also notes how his podcast has enabled him to gain insider knowledge on industry trends and robotics, which he shares with his listeners.

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