151 - Find A Co-Host

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In this episode of the MaYapinion® podcast, Maya Roffler sits down to share the full story behind her newest business venture, Find A Co-Host.

This is a behind-the-scenes look at how a real business comes to life. From a late-night idea during the pandemic to a fully launched platform, Maya walks through the evolution of Find A Co-Host, the challenges she faced, what didn't work, and how she ultimately brought her vision to life.

Maya opens up about her own podcasting journey, including why having a co-host mattered so much in the beginning, the frustration of trying to find the right match, and the gap she saw in the market that no one else was solving.

This episode is a true MaYapinion® conversation. There's no filter. Maya shares the real entrepreneurial process, from buying the domain on a gut instinct, to testing a scrappy version of the idea, to walking away from the wrong team, and finally building a platform that reflects the experience she wished existed.

She walks through the realities of building something from scratch, what it means to validate an idea, and why timing, patience, and persistence matter more than rushing to launch.

This episode is especially powerful for entrepreneurs, creators, and podcasters who have an idea they can't shake and are trying to figure out how to turn it into something real.

Because sometimes the best businesses don't start with a perfect plan, they start with a problem you've personally experienced and refuse to ignore.

What You'll Hear in This Episode

The origin story of Find A Co-Host and the "COVID thought" that sparked the idea
Maya's early podcasting journey and why having a co-host mattered so much
The frustration of trying to find a co-host through Facebook groups and forums
How Maya validated the idea with a simple, low-cost MVP (minimum viable product)
What worked (and didn't) in the first version of the business
Why "white glove" matching wasn't scalable and what needed to change
The decision to pivot toward a tech-enabled, marketplace-style platform
Lessons learned from working with the wrong development team
How Maya rebuilt the platform with the right designer and vision
The three core roles on Find A Co-Host: host, co-host, and guest
Why podcasting needs a safer, more intentional way to connect
The importance of creating real, vetted connections instead of random outreach
How the platform is designed to feel like a "dating app for podcasters"
Why organic growth and community-driven referrals are key in early stages
The power of timing in entrepreneurship and trusting the process