Failure is Knowledge Podcast Hosted by Terryl Humphrey

There’s more to podcasting and business than just starting. In this episode of the Failure is Knowledge Podcast, Terryl Humphrey breaks down why most people quit too early, why things feel harder than expected, and how failure actually becomes the lesson that builds clarity, confidence, and exposure. From washing cars in the Marine Corps to building a media business, this episode walks through the...

There’s more to podcasting than just launching a show or buying equipment.  In this episode of the Failure Is Knowledge Podcast, Terryl Humphrey breaks down why creating demand is the real key to growth not waiting for attention. If you’re a business owner struggling to gain exposure, attract the right customers, or feel like no one is paying attention to what you offer, this episode is for you. T...

There’s more to podcasting than microphones, downloads, and posting episodes. In this episode of the Failure Is Knowledge Podcast, Terryl Humphrey breaks down a powerful realization every podcaster must understand: 👉 You are the business. If you’ve been struggling with confidence, consistency, exposure, or feeling unsure why your podcast isn’t moving forward, this episode will help you see podcas...

There’s more to podcasting than copying what other people are doing. In this episode of the Failure Is Knowledge Podcast, Terryl Humphrey breaks down why comparison kills your confidence and how it silently stops your podcast before it ever gets momentum. If you’ve ever looked at other podcasters and felt like you were behind, doing something wrong, or not moving fast enough, this episode is for y...

This episode features the creator of my creation, your imagination, sharing how art allows people to tell their own stories from a blank canvas.  They explain how creativity, imagination, and passion shape their work and how everyone has talent waiting to be brought out. The conversation covers growing up with a strong family foundation, being raised by a single mother, and the importance of havin...

In this episode of the Phase Nine Podcast, Cold the Connector shares his journey from stumbling over his words to building a brand focused on community and connection.  He opens up about his biggest failure, how he learned from it, and why getting back out there after falling down is the best way to grow. Cold talks about his background in staffing and recruitment, how it gave him the skill set to...

In this episode, the guest shares how small businesses struggle to grow without Google and how bad reviews can impact traffic and revenue.  He explains how Review Pro helps businesses automate Google reputation management and improve visibility. The conversation covers failure, learning through experience, and how understanding the real needs of small businesses led to building an AI-based solutio...

Daniel shares how entrepreneurship has been both the greatest aspect of his life and his biggest failure.  Growing up always wanting to be a sports agent, he pursued that path through law school, becoming an NFL agent, and building accolades along the way. During the episode, Daniel talks about transitioning out of the sports agent world, realizing that identity wasn’t truly for him, and finding f...

This episode features a conversation about failure, fear, and building confidence through action.  The guest shares how reframing failure helped him overcome fear, especially when it came to meeting people and stepping into bigger opportunities. He discusses the idea that failure is an unmet expectation, why action cures fear, and how learning through experience matters more than theory.  The conv...

Derek shares how growing up with limited resources in Detroit, Michigan, shaped his mindset and pushed him into entrepreneurship.  From being an athlete to building Kirk Concepts Marketing, his journey highlights discipline, growth, and learning from every experience. In this conversation, Derek talks about transitioning from sports into business, how discipline carries over, and why storytelling...

Rocky shares his journey as a financial advisor and explains why freedom is essential when serving clients.  With a background in accounting and 18 years at Chase Bank, the financial side came easily, but finding people who wanted help became the real challenge. In this conversation, Rocky talks about planning, setbacks, and why flexibility matters in both finances and business.  He explains how a...

In this episode, we sit down with Lianna, a former Division 2 soccer player who opens up about the moment her team was cut without notice and how that setback changed the direction of her life.  Being forced to reapply to school and losing her scholarship pushed her into a period of reevaluating who she was and what she wanted to do. She shares how that experience led her from exercise science int...

Travis shares how moving from the transportation industry into the financial industry became a major learning curve and how failure helped shape his approach to business. In this episode, he explains why repetition pays off, why showing up every day matters, and how staying consistent helped him help businesses move forward, save money, and stay profitable. This conversation highlights networking,...

This episode features a conversation about growing up as a military brat, being exposed to opportunities at a young age, and realizing later in life how fortunate that upbringing was.  The guest shares how having his father and strong male mentors shaped who he became. The discussion explores mentorship, giving back, and exposing young men to opportunities they may have never seen before.  He expl...

In this episode of the Failure Is Knowledge Podcast, we sit down with Larry Davis, the founder of Community Business Solutions, a former IT guy who shares how being a single dad raising three kids, going through a divorce, and fearing the leap into entrepreneurship shaped his journey.  He talks about working in IT, picking up a side job, and how losing his main job forced him to switch and rely on...

In this episode of the Failure Is Knowledge Podcast, the guest shares how starting a small computer company did not last long and cost about $40,000 in one year.  They talk about how that failure led them to rethink how they go into business, how they promote it, and how important it is to have a more solid business plan and understand risk.  The conversation explores why you don’t grow without fa...

In this episode, Cyndee shares her journey of starting C2 Communications during the Great Recession and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.  She talks about the fear of jumping out on your own, learning to take ownership of your work, and why clarity and alignment with clients matter more than anything else. Cyndee breaks down how communication became “so noisy,” why cutting throu...

There’s more to podcasting than downloads, views, or external validation. In this episode of the Failure is Knowledge Podcast, Terryl Humphrey breaks down why being proud of yourself matters more than you think especially when you’re building something long-term like a podcast or business. If you’ve been consistent, learning, showing up, and still questioning whether you’re making progress, this e...

Donnie Hill joins the podcast to share how not knowing about finances became the turning point that changed her life.  After decades as a special education teacher, she realized she could teach others, but didn’t know how to prepare herself financially. In this conversation, Donnie explains how education, fear, and lack of access to information impacted her family and community, and how learning f...

Peter shares how a single credit mistake at 19 years old shaped nearly a decade of financial hardship and changed the direction of his life. In this episode, he explains how being denied credit despite strong cash flow led him to question traditional credit systems and ultimately build a consumer finance platform focused on access, not credit scores. This conversation explores failure, accountabil...

This episode features Bo Peng, the founder of Mango Space, sharing his journey from running Penguin Insurance to building a growing coworking community.  Bo opens up about early failures, wrong assumptions, and the lessons learned from pivoting and adapting in business. The conversation covers product design mistakes, over-automation, leverage, leadership, mentorship, and why many skilled professi...

There’s more to podcasting than recording episodes and hoping the money shows up. In this episode of the Failure is Knowledge Podcast, Terryl Humphrey breaks down why most podcasters never get paid, even when they stay consistent, and the real reason monetization doesn’t happen early. This episode is a mindset and strategy shift for podcasters who: -Feel consistent but stuck -Thought downloads wou...

There’s more to podcasting than having good equipment or asking great questions. In this episode of the Failure is Knowledge Podcast, Terryl Humphrey breaks down how to improve your podcast by focusing on your guests, your audience, and the experience you create — not perfection. If you’ve been wondering why your podcast isn’t growing, why listeners don’t stay engaged, or how to create a real conn...

There’s more to podcast growth than posting more episodes. In this episode of the Failure is Knowledge Podcast, Terryl Humphrey breaks down why growth is consistency — and why showing up without a clear purpose keeps most podcasters stuck. If you’ve been podcasting but haven’t seen results yet, this episode will help you understand what consistency actually means, how value drives growth, and why...

There are over 5 million podcasts, but most of them sound the same. In this episode of the Failure Is Knowledge Podcast, Terryl Humphrey breaks down why making your podcast different matters and how finding your voice is the key to standing out, building confidence, and creating real impact. If you’re a leader who’s thinking about starting a podcast or already has one but feels stuck this episode...