i think the best approach is to seek out people you genuinely want to learn from and discuss ideas with. the worst anyone can say is ‘no’.

i wouldn’t worry at all about audience size, i’d say only 1-2% of people i’ve spoken with have even bothered to ask how large my audience is.

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The Universal Laws of Life, Growth, & Death in Organisms, Cities, & Companies

Awesome! I haven't listened yet but just added to the queue. 

@kr - a meta question for you: how do you approach potential guests for the podcast? 

Do you find it hard to get their attention and interest for a new / small platform? Any tips on outreach to increase the chances of a yes?

I want to start a podcast too. Mainly as an excuse to have free conversations with thinkers who I'd happily pay to speak with for an hour. I've felt intimidated about asking them though, to give their time to a 'nobody' like me with a nonexistent audience. 