How he uses an iPhone & makes money podcasting

In this powerful episode of the podcast, I sit down with Nitin Sharma, founder and host of RECtalk, the UK’s most popular podcast in the recruitment industry. Nitin shares how he grew his YouTube channel to over 68,000 subscribers and built a thriving content business — without chasing viral fame, hiring a production crew, or investing in expensive gear. If you're wondering how to start a podcast, grow a niche audience, or monetize your podcast without sponsorships, this episode breaks it all down with honesty, clarity, and real-life experience. 🎧 Whether you're a recruiter, entrepreneur, content creator, or aspiring podcaster, you’ll get massive value from Nitin’s journey — from starting a podcast as a sales and brand tool, to turning it into a revenue-generating product. 👉 Topics include: - The truth about starting a podcast as a business tool - Monetization without millions of views - Consistency vs. creativity - How recording at industry events created new opportunities - Why you don’t need a £5K camera setup to succeed 🎯 Key Quote: "You’re not going to be Joe Rogan. Get over yourself — and find your ‘why.’" — Nitin Sharma Connect with Nitin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/ RecTools Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@rectalkpodcast ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Why Nitin Hates Being on Camera 01:05 – How Podcasting Started as a Sales Hack 03:00 – Turning Guests into Clients 05:20 – Recruitment Industry & Podcast Synergy 07:00 – Explosive YouTube Growth in 2 Years 09:45 – Building an Engaged (Not Viral) Audience 12:00 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 14:30 – The Power of 25 Views 16:00 – Vanity vs. Value: Knowing Your Why 18:40 – Podcast Monetization Truths 21:00 – YouTube Ads vs. Sponsorship Reality 24:30 – Turning the Podcast into a Product 26:10 – Consistency Over Everything 29:00 – Podcasting as a Full-Time Business Tool 31:40 – Tips for Growth: Thumbnails, Titles & SEO 34:00 – Why Most Podcasts Fail 36:15 – The Future of Podcasting is Video 39:00 – Minimal Tech, Maximum Results 41:50 – Why Audio Quality Still Matters Most 44:10 – The Myth of Overnight Success 46:30 – Recording Workflow & Editing Process 48:30 – From Solo Edits to Freelance Team 49:50 – In-Person vs. Virtual Podcasting 51:30 – Recording Podcasts at Industry Events 54:00 – Passion vs. Profit: Why Nitin Does It 56:30 – Final Advice for Aspiring Podcasters 59:00 – The Rocky Montage Analogy 01:01:00 – What’s Next for RECtalk? Music by Audiio. Get 70% off! (affiliate link) https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=1974 Try Descript for all your video editing needs (affiliate link): https://get.descript.com/tjoig46vlks0 Try Auphonic your AI audio engineer (affiliate link): https://auphonic.com/landing?source=AnishaandSunjay Get £20 off quality used video and audio gear from MPB (affiliate link): https://mention-me.com/m/ol/ma0em-sunjay-vyas Get 20% OFF all Naked Pharmacy branded products (affiliate) Use the code THEASS at checkout: ⁠https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/⁠ Connect with us: Sunjay Vyas on Linked In ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/⁠ Anisha Patel on Linked In ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-patel-a95b9562/⁠ Anisha & Sunjay Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/anishaandsunjay Sunjay on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sunj_av⁠ Anisha on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pharmacistdiariesuk/⁠ ____________________________________________________ Gear I use to create my videos (affiliate links): Panasonic Lumix S5IIX Camera https://amzn.to/4iKql14 Panasonic Lumix 24-105 Lens https://amzn.to/42lArQh Panasonic Lumix S 24mm 1.8 https://amzn.to/4clhNvx Panasonic Lumix S9 Camera https://amzn.to/441oh08 iFootage Cobra 3 Strike Monopod https://amzn.to/4ja2Heq iFootage Komodo K5S Fluid Head https://amzn.to/3QYgoRH Satchler Ace M Mk2 https://amzn.to/4iQvkNP Amaran 100d Light https://amzn.to/4cfeKES Amaran T2C Light Tube https://amzn.to/3XJE28l Aputure Lantern Softbox https://amzn.to/4crJ6Ej Amaran 60d https://amzn.to/4jlzGwy Aputure Lightbox 4545 https://amzn.to/4jm8lu5 Rode Procaster Microphone https://amzn.to/3Ombwp7 Elgato Wave Arm LP https://amzn.to/42sJhf3 Rodecaster Video Switcher https://amzn.to/4l9GgYA Tiffen Black Pro Mist Filter https://amzn.to/4cgOt9j Audio-Technica M50x Professional Studio Headphones https://amzn.to/44Le7hH San Disk Extreme Pro 1TB SSD’s https://amzn.to/3ODZmIH OWC Thunderbay 4 Mini https://amzn.to/3pUHI8S Crucial MX500 2TB SSD’s https://amzn.to/3BC09lv Caldigit TS3 Thunderbolt Dock https://amzn.to/3Imhanq ProGrade Dual UHS-II Card Reader https://amzn.to/3Imhanq Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID https://amzn.to/45asv3S Apple Magic Trackpad 2 https://amzn.to/3Wd50TK Logitech MX Master 3 Mouse https://amzn.to/42N6TsK