Candace Dudley

Podcasting Mentor: Better Brave

Business EN ↓ 249 episodes

Hey! I’m Candace, your Podcast Guesting Strategist and producer, here to help entrepreneurs like you leverage podcast guesting and strategic podcasting to grow your visibility, expand your audience, and build your business with ease. As a long-time podcaster and entrepreneur, I’ve been in the trenches—and I know what it takes to launch, grow, and sustain a podcast that makes an impact. If you’re dreaming of starting a podcast, ready to step up your guesting game, or want strategies to grow your brand through podcast visibility, this is your space. I’ll share expert guesting strategies , produc...

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Candace Dudley

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Latest episode

Nov 3, 2026

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Episodes

247: You Have 8 Seconds: What Your Website Needs to Say After Someone Hears You on a Podcast with Katie Eberman 03.11.2026

Getting booked on podcasts is only half the equation. What happens when a listener lands on your website? In this episode, I'm joined by Katie Eberman, owner of a design studio that helps women entrepreneurs build websites that feel like home and convert with ease.  We talk about pairing podcast guesting with a simple, strategic website so your appearances turn into real inquiries, without yo...

246: Haunted House: Podcast Tour Edition (Guesting Do's & Don'ts) 27.10.2026

Halloween week calls for a haunted house, podcast guesting edition. In this episode, I’m walking through the scariest mistakes I see guests make, and why the fix starts with one thing: locking in on a speaking topic.  Using Angie the canning lady (yes, the one going viral on Instagram) as the example, I break down why repeating your message over and over is exactly how you become the person people...

245: What I Wish Past Me Knew Before I Left Teaching 20.10.2026

This is my heartfelt message from me to you. There's no guesting strategy or step-by-step training here.  In This Episode, You'll Hear: Why you are the only person who can give you the permission you're looking for How to keep going when you can only see the very next step Why your progress is compounding, even when it feels slow Why your worth is not tied to your productivity This...

244: Grow Your Podcast using Pinterest with Andi Smiley 13.10.2026

If you're already leaning toward podcast guesting because you want visibility that doesn't rely on posting every day, this one is for you. I've been sitting on a Pinterest account I opened and abandoned, so I brought on Andi Smiley to tell us if it's actually worth the effort. She's a former radio producer who grew her podcast 74% in a year using Pinterest, and she barely...

243: What Even is a Podcast Tour & How to Actually Use it to Market Your Business 06.10.2026

In this solo episode I'm tackling a question that I was assuming people knew the answer to... What even is a podcast tour?  I was asked this on a guest interview I was doing and I was like, "Ooo this needs to be a podcast episode!" So here it is: What is a podcast tour? How many shows is the magic number to guest on? Why you didn't see results the last time you guest spoke on a...

242: The Difference Between Having a Podcast & a Podcast That Books Out Your Signature Offer 29.09.2026

There's a big difference between having a podcast and having a podcast that is booking out your signature offer. In this episode, I share 3 ways to know if your podcast is working as hard for your business as it could be. Most common mistakes: Having way more guest episodes than solo episodes, positions you as a great interviewer and not the thought leader you are Solo episodes that feel like...

241: What to Do With Your Podcast Episodes After They Air 22.09.2026

You guested on a podcast. The episode aired. You shared it to your stories for 24 hours — and then you moved on. That's the most common mistake podcast guests make. And it's costing you. In this episode I'm walking you through exactly what to do with your podcast episodes after they air so that every appearance keeps working for you long after the publish date. I'm covering: Ho...

BONUS!! 3 Ways to be KNOWN as the Go-To in Your Industry Right Now 15.09.2026

Podcasts are the fastest way to become the go-to person in your industry that everyone thinks of and refers.   In this bonus episode find 3 quick ways to start building that authority in your niche right now. You can literally do these 3 things today!  Looking for Podcasting for Authority: Be Known, Get Paid , my new signature group program?  👉Grab your spot and learn more here:  https://v2.stan....

240: Finding Your Voice in Business When You've Spent Years Silencing it — with Candice Coughenour 15.09.2026

Candice of Congruent Soul Therapy is back — and this conversation goes deep. If you've ever felt like your business and your actual self are operating in two different lanes, this episode is going to hit home. So many women fall into one of two traps: staying so professional that their real personality never makes it into their work, or sharing so openly that they lose the thread of what thei...

BONUS!! Podcasting for Authority: Be Known & Get Paid 14.09.2026

Podcasting for Authority is my brand new group program that has everything I’ve learned in the past 5 years behind the mic in it so your visibility can skyrocket and you can be known in your industry in Q4 and beyond! 🔥🔥 This is the offer you join if… 🫰 You’re ready for way more people to be buying from you 🏷️ You want to wake up to Threads notifications every single day with people tagging you...

239: You Know More Than You Think — A Pep Talk for Your Next Podcast Appearance 08.09.2026

This episode is a pep talk — and if you have a podcast appearance coming up, or you've been holding yourself back from pitching yourself because you don't feel like enough, you need to hear this. We need to talk about the story you're telling yourself. The one that says other people know more than you, that you're not ready, that you might get caught not knowing something. That...

238: Why You're Not Podcast-Ready Yet (and exactly how to fix it) 01.09.2026

Have you ever gotten booked on a podcast — or dreamed about it — and realized you have no idea how to actually prepare? In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact ways you can practice speaking before you ever sit down across from a host. The truth is, confidence on a podcast isn't something you just have. It's something you build — with reps. And the good news? You already h...

237: Stop Guessing Why Your Launch Underperformed with Launch Strategist Ren Benedicto 25.08.2026

If your last launch underperformed, chances are you did what most coaches do — tweaked the copy and hoped for better results next time. But what if the copy was never the real problem? Ren Benedicto is a launch copywriter turned launch strategist who specializes in diagnosing what actually broke in a launch before anything gets changed. In this episode, she breaks down the three buckets she uses t...

236: I Gave This as a Virtual Summit Talk — Now You Get It for Free 18.08.2026

This episode is a special one. What you're about to hear was originally a talk I gave at a virtual summit — and the response was so good that I knew I had to bring it to the podcast. Consider this your all-access pass to the exact framework I use with my clients to get them booked, positioned, and showing up powerfully on podcasts. Before I get into strategy, I'm talking mindset — becaus...

235: Podcast Tour Timing: When to Start and How to Make It Work for You 11.08.2026

Most people are waiting for the "right" time to start their podcast tour without knowing what they're actually waiting for.  If you have a launch coming up, a rebrand in the works, or a lead magnet ready to go — the timing of your podcast guesting strategy matters more than you think.  Today I'm breaking it all down so you can make a plan that actually works for your business....

234: How to Run a Profitable Business in 20 Hours a Week with Jenny Suneson 04.08.2026

If you've ever told yourself "I just need to be more consistent on social media" — this episode is your wake-up call.  I'm chatting with Jenny Suneson, who helps mom entrepreneurs build profitable businesses in 20 hours a week or less using podcasting as their main visibility strategy. No big team. No burnout. No doom-scrolling required. In this episode we cover: Why "post...

233: How to Find the Right Podcasts to Guest On (The Real Answer) 28.07.2026

This is THE most common question I get from coaches and service providers who want to start guesting on podcasts — and I'm going to give you the honest answer, not the easy one.  Spoiler: it takes time, it takes a system, and it takes knowing exactly what aligned really means. Here's everything I know after building a database of 150+ shows. Why you need a tracking system before you do a...

232: Become the Version of You Who Already Has the Business You Want with Nora Virginia 21.07.2026

What if the reason your business isn't where you want it to be has nothing to do with your strategy — and everything to do with your identity?  I'm joined by Nora Virginia, business and identity coach, breathwork facilitator, and host of the top 2.5% podcast Glow Up to Blow Up . She built a multiple six-figure business organically with under 2,000 followers, and her whole approach comes...

231: What I'd Do Differently: My Top Podcast Guesting Mistakes from 2023 14.07.2026

I've been on 50+ podcasts in 2025 — but 2023 me was making mistakes that were quietly costing me opportunities, authority, and results.  If you're just starting your podcast guesting journey or you've been on a few shows without seeing results, this episode will save you so much time and energy. I'm sharing exactly what I got wrong and what I do differently now. The intro mista...

230: Hot Girl Podcast Era: What's In, What's Out, and What Actually Works 07.07.2026

The podcasting space has changed — and if you've been following outdated podcast guesting advice and wondering why it's not working, this episode is your wake-up call.  From pitching strategies to what hosts actually want from guests in 2026 and beyond, we're breaking down what's trending and what's not so you can show up smarter. Why cold email blasts and generic DM pitch...

229: The Retention Strategy That Creates Consistent Revenue with Natalie Bernacchi 30.06.2026

If you feel like you're constantly in selling mode and still can't figure out why revenue feels inconsistent — this episode is going to hit.  I'm talking with Natalie Bernacchi, a Retention and Revenue Strategist with 15+ years of experience scaling companies. She scrapped her own business model, rebuilt it around retention and recurring revenue, and hasn't looked back. Her tak...

228: Why Podcast Guesting Works Whether You Have 0 Clients or 100 23.06.2026

Brand new business? Established brand? Somewhere in between?  Good news — podcast guesting works at every single stage of business.  Unlike social media marketing that disappears in 24-48 hours, podcast episodes live on, show up in Google searches, and keep bringing you warm leads long after they air. Here's why there's no wrong time to start your podcast tour. Why new entrepreneurs shou...

227: The Real Reasons You Haven't Started Your Podcast Tour Yet 16.06.2026

If something keeps stopping you from guesting on podcasts, you are not alone. These questions come up every single time I speak to a group — so today I'm answering all of them, live and unfiltered. Whether you're a coach, service provider, or solopreneur, podcast guesting is one of the most powerful visibility strategies available to you right now. Let's get you off the fence. Do yo...

226: Visibility Without the Algorithm — How to Grow Your Business Off Social Media with Polly Pollock 09.06.2026

If you've ever felt like you were doing all the things on social media and still feeling invisible — this episode is going to be a breath of fresh air. Polly Pollock is an author, marketing coach, and founder of Neuropreneur Rising, where she helps ADHD and neurodivergent online business owners build profitable businesses without the weight of social media by leaning into their unique natural...

225: The Lead Magnet You Need Before You Guest on Any Podcast 02.06.2026

You can nail the interview, say all the right things, and still walk away with nothing to show for it — and it usually comes down to one thing: where you send people at the end. Most guests default to social media. But here's the problem — you don't own it, you can't control it, and it's not a space where you can truly nurture someone who's ready to go deeper with you. It&...

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