Mike Loughran | Fish Like Mike | Episode 1003
Mike Loughran, the creator behind “Fish Like Mike” with over 429,000 followers, joins Tom to share his incredible journey from PE teacher and varsity hockey coach to full-time fishing content creator.
Mike’s story is one of passion meeting opportunity. After years of teaching physical education in Buffalo, New York, he took the leap to pursue fishing content creation full-time — and it’s paying off. From catching steelhead in Lake Erie tributaries to smallmouth bass adventures, Mike has built a massive following by sharing authentic fishing experiences.
Why You Should Listen:
• Career Transition: Learn how Mike went from teaching PE to building a fishing empire with nearly half a million followers
• Content Creation Insights: Understand what it takes to grow a fishing audience on social media
• Northeast Fishing: Get insights into steelhead fishing in Lake Erie tributaries and New York bass fishing
• Authenticity: Hear how Mike stays true to himself while building his brand
• Risk & Reward: The real story of leaving a stable career to pursue a passion
Topics Covered:
• Mike’s journey from PE teacher and hockey coach to content creator
• Building “Fish Like Mike” from the ground up
• Steelhead fishing in New York’s Lake Erie tributaries
• Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing strategies
• The decision to leave teaching for content creation
• Growing a following through authentic fishing content
• Balancing family life with a content creation career
About the Guest:
Mike Loughran is the creator of “Fish Like Mike,” a fishing content brand with over 429,000 followers across social media platforms. A former physical education teacher and varsity hockey coach from Buffalo, New York, Mike made the bold decision to pursue fishing content creation full-time. He’s known for his steelhead fishing in Lake Erie tributaries and his engaging, authentic approach to sharing his fishing adventures.
Connect with Mike:
Instagram: @fishlikemike
YouTube: Fish Like Mike
TikTok: @fishlikemike
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-rowland-podcast/id1353574678
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dMqjMPfvEYSte837YNunX
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