Earfluence: Amplify Your Expertise with Podcasting

To wind down the year, Jason and Cee Cee are sharing some of their favorite episodes they've produced in 2021. First up? This episode of Raleigh Founded's Founded Connect with Deshawn Brown! On today's Spotlight Series, presented by Wyrick Robbins , we spotlight another member of Raleigh Founded while digging into a specific topic relevant to founders. Today's topic is Growth and Fundraising, two...

We've all heard the classic podcast ads: HelloFresh, MeUndies, Express VPN. It might feel like you need to be Joe Rogan to find sponsors for your podcast, but there are ways to monetize your show no matter how big or small. This week, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Squadcast.fm's Arielle Nissenblatt about different ways you can do just that. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media...

Welcome to the Innovate Raleigh Podcast, where we share conversations from the Innovate Raleigh Summit, held October 29th at the Raleigh Convention Center.  With this podcast, we are highlighting inspiring stories while exploring the vision for the future of our community and creative, innovative ways to meet our challenges. Subscribe now !

Sure, we've been busy in the studio, but we've also been taking the studio to others. In the last month, the Earfluence team has attended two live events and created podcasts there! In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk about how they did it and why it's valuable. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman .

The Earfluence team is growing! Meet Mark Meyer , audio engineer and podcast editor at Earfluence. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Mark about what led him to join the team, what got him interested in audio and how he makes our podcasts sound so good. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman .

Association of Junior Leagues International CEO Patsy Doerr delivered the keynote speech at Executive Women's Day presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina at the SAS Championship, sharing her three-pronged approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Today, Patsy unpacks the keynote and discusses some of the challenges of DEIB. Listen to the Executive Women's Day Podca...

Melinda Jackson takes a unique approach to public relations, and she's seen the value that podcasting can have for her clients. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Melinda about how her 10 years of PR in Los Angeles prepared her to serve her clients back in N.C. and how podcasting is a part of it. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin a...

How much is too much to charge a guest to be on your podcast? Should you pay to be on someone else's show? For Jason and Cee Cee, the answer is simpler than you'd think. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman .

With podcasting being an audio format, incorporating video might seem counter-intuitive. But, leveraging video is a great way to grow your podcast. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Ang H. Studio's Angela Hollowell to discuss the best ways to incorporate video into your podcast. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffma...

Caroline and Craig Makepeace have lived in five countries and traveled through over 50, and, after years of hard work, they made it their job. The couple created y Travel Blog , where they documented their family's global experiences to show that it's possible to make a life moving through the world—even with two kids. Recently, the Makepeace's settled down in their favorite place: Raleigh, N.C. H...

Given that it's Jason and Cee Cee's careers, podcasting has obviously changed their lives. But, some specific podcast episodes have changed our lives. In this episode, Raleigh Founded's Danielle Mayber joins Jason and Cee Cee to talk about some of those special episodes. Check out the episodes we talked about! Danielle: - Terry Crews — How to Have, Do and Be All You Want | The Tim Ferriss Show - T...

Podcasting is a creative endeavor, but there's a lot of data that can help you grow and improve your podcast. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Jay Nachlis, associate consultant and marketing director at Coleman Insights, about what they're learning through strategic research to help podcasters create better content. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is host...

We often say that podcasting is the new golf: instead of building new relationships on the green, we're doing it in the studio. Too Much Scrolling 's Chip Hessenflow is no exception. After nearly 10 years of podcasting, he's had conversations with some very interesting people. In this episode, he shares with Jason and Cee Cee just a few of those stories. This episode was broadcast live on LinkedIn...

As a student at NC State, Melissa Howsam dreamt of being editor of a Raleigh Magazine, which didn't exist at the time. After years of hustling in different cities, she returned to Raleigh, where she's now the editor of THE Raleigh Magazine. In this episode, hear how she achieved this goal and what the magazine is doing to tell authentic stories about our community. The Earfluence Podcast is a prod...

Stories are everywhere, and they're key in creating an engaging podcast. In this episode—recorded live in our Raleigh Founded studio during our podcast marathon—Walk West's Sharon Delaney McCloud shares tips on telling great stories and tells some of her own along the way. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.

Podcasters want to tell interesting and important stories about their communities, and so do print media organizations. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with RALtoday 's Carly Delengowski and Laura Brummett about how podcasters and writers can connect and share content that matters. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffma...

Yep, you read that right. Earfluence has partnered with Raleigh Founded to create a new podcast studio in the Warehouse District location as a part of its new creative studio. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with RF Co-founder Jason Widen and Executive Director Jess Porta about why they're so excited about this partnership and what RF has done to support the Triangle's startup community. T...

New Podcast, Winning with Diversity!  Apple Podcasts | Spotify How can you build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture from the ground up?  The Diversity Movement's Head of Content Jackie Ferguson discusses hiring practices, resume review, and when culture veers in the wrong direction. JOIN THE DEI FOR STARTUPS WEBINAR , Thursday June 3rd at 12PM EST, presented by The Diversity Movement, wit...

Apple Podcasts and Spotify have both released paid subscription services where podcasters can provide their subscribers with exclusive content. But how do they work, and which one is better? In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee break down how they work and how podcasters can use them to their advantage. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Ce...

 You might know how to recording, edit and upload, but there's a lot they don't teach you in podcasting school. In this episode, Pretend Podcast and Criminal Conduct's Javier Leiva joins Jason and Cee Cee to talk about the 10 things they don't teach you in podcasting school! And with Javier's over 2 million downloads and Jason and Cee Cee's over 500 podcasts produced, the three have learned a thin...

Search engine optimization can have a major impact on your podcast's listenership. From alt text to transcripts to titles and even YouTube videos, Jason and Cee Cee share tips and tricks for getting your expertise to show up in Google search results! The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.

Alex Sanfillipo walked around a convention center floor, asking podcasters what they wish would be easier about their job. He found they all had trouble finding the perfect podcast guests, so he co-founded PodMatch, the Match.com for podcasts guests and hosts to connect simply and quickly. Gone are the days of sending out a million one-sheets after spending hours searching for the right email addr...

Part of our mission is to celebrate and amplify diverse voices, and we want to create a culture that’s inclusive and where everyone feels welcome and valued.  But as a startup with a handful of employees, now do we do that?  And when we become a larger orginazation, how do we evaluate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives so that everyone in the organization is on the same page? One o...

VO Superhero Bonnie Williams is a professional voiceover artist, so it's safe to say she knows a thing or two about what can make—or break—a great voice. On this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Bonnie about tips and tricks for the best vocal quality on a podcast recording. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.

Introducing the Quacks and Hypochondriacs Podcast with Dr Bill Ferro and Erin O'Hearn.  From episode 2, The Skinny on Skincare, with Molecular Biologist Sudhir Shah: What you're putting on your face and the rest of your body is probably full of harmful chemicals that don't really work. Sudhir Shah is a scientist, molecular biologist, social entrepreneur, and Ayurvedic practitioner, and he's here t...