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Allergies got you congested? You CAN still record that podcast episode and stay on schedule! Last week, you heard an episode I recorded in the height of my allergy symptoms, sounding like absolute GARBAGE lol. After recording that episode, I immediately reached out to vocal coach Kendra Chantelle to make sure you’re set up for recording success, no matter the season. In this episode, we dive deep...

It's spooky szn... HAPPY HALLOWEEN! No tricks today, but you are in for a special TREAT! Ever feel like if only you could get HUGE exposure, THEN your podcast will finally take off?! (Guilty!!) While that can certainly be the case for some, you can increase your chances for success by being strategic with the podcast you create following new exposure from a massive platform. In this episode, Avery...

Curious to know what goes into creating a top true crime investigative series? Tune in to hear all about how James Baysinger has surpassed 1M downloads per season with his Hide and Seek podcast, including what he's learned about responsible journalism, what marketing strategies he uses to be get new listeners, how he responds to threats during investigations, and most importantly: his top tip for...

YES, your podcast can be considered a serious small business, and there’s SO much you should be thinking about when it comes to filing your taxes! Tune in to hear about: when you should consider creating a business entity (like an LLC or S-Corp), the biggest deductions you may currently be overlooking, how to approach your tax filing if you have various different income streams, small business loo...

Edwin Covarrubias started Scary Story Podcast with the intention of sharing user-submitted stories, and after publishing his first few episodes, he realized his audience was asking for more of his original content. Rather than resisting, he embraced the pivot and quickly started to notice his download numbers climbing into the thousands. Now, just about three years since launching, his podcast is...

It’s time for a podcast episode RECOMMENDATION! It’s not even technically a scheduled off-week for the podcast, but I just HAD to share this one with you! Tune in to hear my thoughts about why this episode of SmartLess is worth your time (tenfold!), and then click a link below to listen on your favorite listening app. DIRECT LINKS TO THE FULL EPISODE (#109): Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3t2lAv...

At 11-years-old, Liam Larson is proof that ANYONE can have a podcast! Building a lifestyle brand at such a young age is sure to pay off tenfold, even if just for the experience of using your voice to entertain others. In this mini bonus episode, Liam shares how he decided to start his podcast, his process for production, his advice for others, his goals for the future of his podcast, and more! Lia...

Trigger Warning: sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. While scrolling Instagram one night, I ran across a reel that made me stop in my tracks. An organization I have been following and supporting for years called Together We Rise re-shared (with permission) a TikTok video posted by Myra Van Ry, in which she shared briefly about her journey from growing up within a br...

You know the feeling… you publish an amazing piece of content and should be excited to share it with the world – but instead, all you feel is the dread of starting the cycle ALL over again. Even though it may sound counterproductive, it’s in times like these that rest is especially important. Tune in to hear more about how to prioritize rest as a content creator, why it’s so important to take mess...

You may be missing just ONE THING that could set you apart from all the other requests pouring into your dream guest's inbox! If you're reaching out to big-name guests who you know will bring massive value to your audience, it's important to be super intentional about how you send your pitch. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the exact 10-step framework I've used to land dream guests not o...

13k+ Instagram followers in 2 years… and a booming online biz! I’m SO here for it! Get ready to have your mind blown if you’ve been riding the Instagram growth struggle bus like I have. I learned a TON throughout this conversation with Indee Larsen about how she’s been able to crack the code with Instagram, and all of the strategies she shares can be applied to your podcast promotion! Indee Larsen...

We've been talking quite a bit on the podcast recently about identifying our purpose, so it felt perfectly fitting to invite Megan Accardo on to have a conversation, who is the host of the Power Your Purpose podcast! Megan's been podcasting for a few years, and throughout this conversation, she shares real and vulnerable insight into her own journey (including her challenges, how she's overcome th...

Don't let not knowing what the heck you're doing stop you from starting your podcast! When I first discovered Gia Fracalossi, I just knew this was someone I needed to pay attention to. With only 16 episodes live in her podcast feed at the time we recorded this episode together, Gia is putting out content that competes with some of the best in the industry. Gia’s content is real, raw, honest, and r...

$100k before 1,000 followers!? As much as we as podcasters want to share our message and make an impact, we also want a return on our time and financial investment, amirite!? Many of us are coming into podcasting without a big existing audience, meaning it’s going to take quite a bit of time before we’re able to grow our download numbers to a point where we are able to monetize through traditional...

I spent my whole childhood jumping from sport to sport… and then as an adult, from business venture to business venture (can you relate?)... I’ve always wondered how it is that people can stick with a single passion for years or even decades at a time. I’ve felt envious of their dedication to one thing, because they were able to become really great at something. Meanwhile, I just felt like I was m...

What I've learned through getting to know more about Kacia is that our stories are SO similar! Not only do we both share a passion for a good spicy marg, but my mission with this podcast is to allow you to follow along on MY journey in podcasting and online business, so that as I rise, we ALL rise – and that's exactly what Kacia has done on her OWN journey as well! Kacia Ghetmiri is a life enthusi...

Jackie's email to me prior to recording: "It is literally a trade secret that I would never share, but the heck with it... if you like the idea once you hear it, I’d love to do this topic with you. It's very 'plan the work, work the plan,' so that you have measurable feedback per your timeline, which allows you to quickly shift if something catches fire or fizzles. Like the 12 Steps... the plan wo...

Network deals, download numbers, angel numbers… oh my! We cover it all in this one… buckle in! Jenna Duddleston learned about life in an interesting and unusual place, being raised in her family’s bar in Chicago. She realized at an early age that we have more in common with each other than we have different – and that’s really what she leans into in hosting her podcast Bar Talk with Jenna. Jenna h...

They say Nashville is a 10-year town... but is it? Jenn and her bandmate Trey (together known as the musical duo SmithField) had to make some tough decisions as the entire music industry began completely shutting down during the early pandemic… and this is their story. There's no lead singer in SmithField. No main songwriter, either. Instead, Jenn and Trey split those duties equally, writing harmo...

It’s time for a podcast episode RECOMMENDATION! It’s an off-week for the podcast, and I thought it would be fun to share with you an episode from the podcast of an absolute QUEEN in online business and podcasting: Julie Solomon, Host of The Influencer Podcast Julie's podcast is one of the FIRST podcasts I ever listened to, and I remember BINGING every single episode early on in my online business...

Ready for some podcast marketing strategies that will actually yield RESULTS!? The million dollar question in podcasting ALWAYS seems to be: How do I grow my podcast? We all know that podcasting is a long-game – and that success comes with consistency and discipline. But if you’re like me, you want your results to come as quickly as possible… so THIS is the episode for YOU! Arielle Nissenblatt is...

From recording artist to cereal bar visionary… a tale of two passions. After being discovered by the legendary artist manager Irving Azoff in a Cheesecake Factory in LA (who encouraged her to pursue a career in music and made some phone calls to help her out), Kira Lynn made the courageous move from Canada to Nashville. A few years later, Kira is still writing and recording music, but she's also e...

When you're working really hard to chase a big dream, it's easy to lose track of time. I'm not talking about the daily grind... where some days, you look up and notice that the sun has set and you still haven't had breakfast (guilty)! What I'm referring to is the journey. Sometimes we have our eyes so locked on the destination that we forget to enjoy the chaos (& the actual living of our lives...

1M downloads in 3 years... Allie went from having no idea what she was doing to totally claiming and owning her space as a leader in podcasting! I discovered Allie Reeves completely randomly through searching Apple Podcasts in December of 2021 (when her podcast was titled 6 Figure Influencer), and since then, I've been absolutely consumed by her content. Everything Allie shares on her podcast and...

It’s time for a podcast episode RECOMMENDATION! It’s an off-week for the podcast, and I thought it would be fun to share with you an episode from my dear friend Nikki Mitchell’s podcast that I think you’ll love! This Hen House podcast episode was originally released on January 20, 2022 and was published to this feed with full permission from the rights-holder. CONNECT FURTHER WITH ANGIE: Podcast:...