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EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward

Podcast · zandersprague.com · EN
Hosted by Zander Sprague

EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward is hosted by Zander Sprague, a bestselling author and motivational speaker. Each episode interviews people who overcame challenges, covering goal planning, mental health and career growth. The show has 142 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward

Motivational interviews with a 5.0-rated audience seeking personal growth

  • 378 Apple Podcasts ratings, all five stars, with weekly releases since February 2024.
  • Guests share stories of overcoming challenges, placing the sponsor in a motivational context.
  • Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode across a 142-episode archive.
Best forcoaching and course launchesproductivity and wellness productsbusiness software for small teams
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and the host is also a speaker and author promoting his own work.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Careers25%
Personal Finance0%
Self-Help45%
Health & Fitness10%
Business20%
Formats
interview, guest storytelling, solo introduction
Tone
inspirational, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
28 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 378 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), shifted up one band for a show under two years old, with weekly cadence, 142 episodes and a Podetize host.
Audience asks abouthow to start pursuing big goalshow to overcome fear and self-doubthow to build a successful business or career
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles reference addiction and homelessness (for example 'From Homeless And Addicted To Building A Global Community'), but the feed is not explicit and carries no explicit flag.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 74 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Welcome to EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward, hosted by Zander Sprague, bestselling author and acclaimed motivational speaker. If you're looking to kickstart the EPIC chapters in your life, you've come to the right place! Here, you will find inspiring stories, practical resources, and transformative insights to guide you on your journey. Whether you're an entrepreneur scaling your business, a…
EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward's own show description from the podcast feed

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About EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward

EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Zander Sprague, a bestselling author and motivational speaker who also works as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, according to the show's website. Each episode of about 30 minutes features a guest who has overcome a personal or professional challenge, with topics spanning mental health, entrepreneurship, confidence and athletic achievement. The website and the feed describe the show's aim of helping listeners plan and pursue their own EPIC goals.

The show has 142 episodes released on a weekly cadence, per the RSS feed. Apple Podcasts shows 378 ratings with a 5.0 average. Listeners are likely small business owners, professionals and self-improvement seekers, though these audience figures are estimates from the feed data rather than published metrics. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.

Estimated downloads run between 5,000 and 25,000 per episode. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits coaching, wellness, productivity and small business brands that want to reach an audience focused on personal growth.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward

How much does EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and is set with the host.

What is EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward about?

The show is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Zander Sprague, featuring guests who overcame challenges. Topics include mental health, business, confidence and achieving personal goals.

How do I contact EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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