Podcast Guest Info

Thank you for joining us on First Coast Founders! This guide will help you prepare for an engaging and impactful conversation about your entrepreneurial journey in Jacksonville.

What to Expect

  • Duration: 45-60 minutes

  • Format: Conversational interview focused on your founder journey

  • Recording: Remote (audio and video) using Descript / SquadCast

  • Release: Episodes typically release within 2-3 weeks of recording

Technical Setup

  • Use a quiet room with minimal echo

  • Wear headphones to prevent audio feedback

  • Test your microphone beforehand

  • Ensure stable internet connection

Content Preparation

Consider these questions as you prepare. You don't need to memorize answers – we want the conversation to flow naturally:

  1. Your Background

    • What's your "origin story" as an entrepreneur?

    • What brought you to Jacksonville?

    • What inspired you to start your company?

  2. Company Story

    • What problem does your company solve?

    • What was your "aha moment"?

    • How did you validate your idea?

  3. Growth Journey

    • How you acquired your first customers

    • Key milestones in your company's development

    • How you built your initial team

    • Significant pivots or strategic changes

    • Funding journey (if applicable)

  4. Leadership & Culture

    • Your leadership philosophy

    • How you've built your company culture

    • Team building approaches

  5. Challenges & Lessons

    • Major obstacles you've overcome

    • Key lessons learned

    • Advice for other founders

Rapid-Fire Round

At the end of the episode, we'll have a quick, fun rapid-fire round. Questions might include:

  • Favorite business book?

  • Best advice you've received?

  • Most-used productivity tool?

  • Favorite spot in Jacksonville?

Tips for a Great Interview

  1. Be Authentic: Our audience connects with genuine stories and real experiences.

  2. Share Specific Examples: Concrete examples and stories are more engaging than general advice.

  3. Numbers & Details: When possible, include specific metrics or data points that illustrate your points.

  4. Keep it Conversational: Think of this as a coffee chat with a fellow entrepreneur.

  5. Time Management: We'll help guide the conversation to cover all segments while maintaining natural flow.

Content Usage

  • We'll promote your episode across our social media channels

  • You're encouraged to share the episode with your network

  • We'll provide you with shareable clips and quotes

  • Please tag @FirstCoastFounders when sharing

Thank you for being part of the First Coast Founders community. We look forward to sharing your story with our audience!