Mics To Millions: Podcast Growth & Monetization Strategies for Health & Wellness Podcasters

Learn from these mistakes to build an audience of hundreds of thousands – without all the headaches and growing pains! With 730k+ subscribers on YouTube, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, host of the Fit Father Project Podcast , is no stranger to success when building an online audience. But there are many things he wishes he had done differently because his mistakes held him back from growing further and fas...

Want to learn how to pitch yourself and get booked as a podcast guest? Then, this episode is a must-listen. Today, we sit down with Michelle Grosser, host of the top 1% ranked podcast The Calm Mom. She joins us to share the insights and lessons learned from sending three to four podcast pitches a day for six months and discusses the incredible impact it’s had on her podcast.    In this episode, yo...

With the global reach of podcasting, you might expect a physical retail store to focus its marketing efforts more locally. But according to Sheena Mannina, host of the top 1% ranked podcast Raw Talk with Sheena and owner of Raw Republic Juice , podcasting can be a great way to bring foot traffic to your store from far and wide.   In this episode, you’ll find out how: -Her podcast has helped develo...

Taking your podcast into the real world using live events can be a game-changer! Today’s guests are the co-hosts of Hot Flashes and Cool Topic, Colleen Ricci Rosenblum and Bridgett Biagi Garratt. They share how they’ve taken their podcasting to another level and expanded into live events to grow their show and community, while also increasing revenue.   In this episode, you’ll find out how: -Live...

Does trying to get your podcast off the ground feel like you're pushing a boulder up a hill? Well, you’re not alone! In fact, many top-ranking podcast hosts have been through the same experience, one of whom is David Ralph, the host of the top 0.5% ranked Join Up Dots podcast with 200,000 monthly listeners.    With over a decade of experience working on his podcast, David has many pearls of wisdom...

Getting on other podcasts as a guest is a game-changer when it comes to growing your podcast. After all, it allows you to speak to engaged audiences who already love consuming podcasts.    Our guest today is Ali Shapiro, host of the top 1% ranked podcast Insatiable, Creator of Truce with Food, and a former client of PodWritten. She knows firsthand the power of podcast guesting as she's used it to...

Is your content more focused on yourself rather than the value you can provide? This is a common mistake made by those looking to build an online audience. Danielle Collins, host of The Face Yoga Expert, has been there too. However, after realizing the secret sauce for organic growth is providing value to your audience, she’s managed to gain over 1 million social media followers.   In this episode...

Looking to offer value to your listeners with products and services, but don’t know where to start? Good news, Joe Sanok, host of The Practice of the Practice podcast, has the solution!  He joins us to share his “pain, product, price” (3P) process for engaging with a podcast audience so you can add real value to your offerings and bring in more revenue.    In this episode, you’ll find out how: Pod...

Got a wealth of expertise to offer your listeners but drowning in the editing and publishing side of podcasting? It's time to let a podcast producer handle the nitty-gritty while you shine where it matters most – delivering top-notch content to your audience. Dr. Ben Rall, host of the Designed To Heal Podcast shares why teaming up with a producer can be a critical moment for your podcasting journe...

Feeling like marketing your podcast isn't your strong suit? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Promoting a show might not be second nature to everyone, but it's still entirely possible to cultivate an audience and turn your podcast into a money-maker. Today’s guest, Elizabeth Cush, the host of Awaken Your Wise Woman, is proof of that.    In this episode, you’ll find out how: Elizabeth started her podc...

Already have a few thousand social media followers? Today's guest, Wendy Valentine, host of The Midlife Makeover Show, gives you the full rundown on how to combine the power of podcasting and social media to build an audience and make that cash register ring.   In this episode, you’ll find out how: She’s able to turn up to every recording with energy and enthusiasm She travels full-time while also...

Obsessed with planning and creating systems for increased efficiency? This one's for you! With over 450 podcast episodes published under his two active podcasts – and a third one on the way – today’s guest, Michael Stein, has got podcast production down to an art.   In this episode, you’ll find out how: Michael automated the podcast production process even before launching Long Shot Leaders and Th...

Looking for new ways to boost your podcast’s visibility? Meet Lisa Smith, the host of Pretty Well, who ingeniously achieves this goal by using QR code postcards. Her creative approach is a strong reminder that unconventional methods can enable podcasters to diversify audience reach, create memorable experiences, and increase engagement.   In this episode, you’ll find out how: Lisa improved Pretty...

Still believe sponsorship and ads are the only ways to monetize your podcast? Today’s guest, Omar Cumberbatch, invites you to rethink that strategy. Omar is the host of This Podcast Burns Fat! and Health Coach Academy. He provides a unique perspective into the perks of podcasting and shares insights on how affiliate marketing can be a game-changer for podcasters even if they have 100 listeners.  ...

Curious about what goes on behind the curtain of a top 1% podcast? It’s not always sunshine and rainbows! Our guest Katie Fogarty offers a sneak peek into that world and opens up about the challenges she has faced and the rewards she’s reaped from her podcast A Certain Age. Whether you're on the brink of launching your own show or seeking to elevate an existing one, don't miss out on the invaluabl...

Ready to turn your podcast dreams into a reality with 20 million downloads? Today, we've got someone who’s done it! Kelly Smith is the host of Mindful In Minutes, and she’ll share with you her advice on what it takes to hit that milestone, so you can too.   In this episode, you’ll find out: How Kelly started her yoga journey and created Mindful In Minutes. The most successful steps Kelly took to e...

Feeling like your show is lost in the sea of health and wellness podcasts? Our guest Michele Riechman knows how to tackle that problem! Michele is the host of Healthy Beyond 40, and she’s built a solid audience and monetized her show even before hitting her one year anniversary. And her secret isn’t a large social media following. It’s SEO mastery.   In this episode, you’ll find out how: Michele l...

Want to earn thousands of dollars from your health and wellness podcast? Well, today’s guest can do just that. Scott is the host of Causing The Effect, and he’s brought in solid revenue through ads and other tactics thanks to his podcast which started as a passion project.   In this episode, you’ll find out how: Being selective about the guests he accepts helps him create better content. Authentic...

Are you looking for actionable tips and reliable techniques to get more podcast listeners, successfully promote your show, and monetize your work? Well, You've come to the right place. Join me, Sam Brake Guia, Co-founder of PodWritten, where every Wednesday I sit down with expert podcast hosts in the areas of health, wellness, fitness, and personal development who’ve reached millions of listeners,...