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5 Big Mistakes Creators Make that Hold Them Back From Impact, Influence & Income

Published on: 3rd April, 2025

Many podcasters struggle to grow their audience, make money, or protect their brand—often because they’re making one or more big mistakes. In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, reveals the 5 most common podcasting mistakes that could be holding you back from the influence, impact, and income you deserve. More importantly, he shares practical fixes you can apply right away to get on the right track.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

* The #1 mindset mistake podcasters make that keeps them from real success

* How legal missteps can cost you control over your podcast

* Why "hoping for growth" isn’t a strategy—and what to do instead

* How to start monetizing sooner—even with a small audience

* The legal essentials every podcaster should have in place

Resources Mentioned:

* Free Secret Video: How to Level Up Your Podcast Success
https://gordonfiremark.com/levelup

* Free on-demand Training: Podcast Growth & Profit – Mastering the Fundamentals, Avoiding Common Mistakes
https://podcastertraining.com

* Podcast Legal Forms & Contracts
https://podcastlawforms.com

* The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producers’ Legal Survival Guide
http://podcastlawbook.com

Connect with Gordon Firemark:

* Website: https://gordonfiremark.com

* Instagram: https://instagram.com/gordonfiremark

* LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark

* Facebook: https://facebook.com/podcastlaw

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Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.