How Steve Trang Built a Podcast Empire by Shutting Up

Tribe Tracks with Kendall LeJeune

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From Phoenix real estate broker to national sales authority, Steve Trang reveals how his podcast grew to over 100,000 monthly downloads by making every episode about the guest's hero journey, not himself.
In this episode of Tribe Tracks, host Kendall LeJeune sits down with Steve Trang, founder of Close More Sales and host of the Disruptors podcast. Join us as we unlock the closely-guarded secrets behind building authority through intentional content creation and authentic relationship building.
Key topics we explore:

• Transitioning from local market expert to national influence through strategic podcasting
• Building a professional media team that enhances your content quality
• Creating sustainable relationship systems through quarterly connection plans
• The power of understanding and applying the hero's journey in content

Steve shares a powerful insight that transformed his business: "There's no right time. We always figure it out." This mindset helped him launch his podcast in just 10 days from idea to execution.
You'll discover:

• How Steve grew from local Phoenix real estate expert to hosting over 300 episodes with millions of views
• The unexpected strategy of requiring live, in-studio recordings that helped differentiate his show
• The pivotal decision to monetize his podcast at $2,500 per episode that saved his media team
• Actionable steps to maintain relationships with 25 key industry connections through intentional quarterly check-ins

Whether you're just starting your brand-building journey or looking to scale your existing community, this episode provides the blueprint you need to ignite your digital presence. Your tribe is waiting!

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