Podcasting Unlocked: Tips and Growth Podcast Strategies for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs

Christine Maziarz is the TikTok queen for empty nesters and moms everywhere, and it’s no secret that her successful TikTok videos surround her podcast episodes. What is surprising? That she took a break from podcasting this summer and gained MORE downloads than when she was posting new episodes consistently. This week, episode 37 of Listeners to Leads is about using TikTok as a podcaster!  In this...

When I work with new launch clients I often get asked what format their show should be in, and usually my answer is “it depends,”. However, today I want to help you figure out the format of your show through sharing personal experiences that either I have had or my clients have had to help you decide which format makes the most sense for you. This week, episode 36 of Listeners to Leads is about ho...

Have you ever felt pressure to do what everyone else is doing for marketing? Like reels, for example? So did Alex Sanfilippo; in fact, when his marketing team came to him and tried to convince him to post reels as a marketing strategy for his show, he turned it down. After a little digging into where his audience was coming from, he found that the majority came from a different platform altogether...

I have noticed a severe decline in podcast audio quality recently and it’s frustrating to listen to. In fact, many times I have had to stop listening to the episode due to poor quality audio. Today, I wanted to mix it up a bit and bring on a client who does have high quality audio for her own podcast; both for her and her guests. Lisa Zawrotny is back on the podcast to talk about that this week. E...

How do you generate leads with your show? I get this question all the time, and since this is exactly what the podcast is all about I wanted to share my responses. There are no secrets; it’s all hard work, dedication, and creating good content, but I want to share what’s working in the industry so you can stay on top of your game as podcast host and business owner. That’s why this week, episode 33...

Darlene Hawley is a business coach and authentic storyteller who shares her tips today on how to connect on a deeper level with your podcast listeners. Darlene is passionate about connecting through authentic conversation and stories from your personal experiences that makes you unique and special. This week, episode 32 of Listeners to Leads is about the importance of storytelling in your podcast...

As coaches, we have powerful tools that can help us with our podcast and create a better listening experience for our audience. That’s exactly why I pulled in Lee Chaix McDonough for this episode! This week, episode 31 of Listeners to Leads is about becoming a better interviewer through utilizing your coaching skills!  In this episode of Listeners to Leads, Lee Chaix McDonough is sharing the impor...

Email marketing is severely under-utilized by podcasters for promoting their show. However, by utilizing emails for listeners, you’re cultivating an audience that’s already interested in what you have to say. This week, episode 30 of Listeners to Leads is about Using Email Marketing to Grow your Podcast!  In this episode of Listeners to Leads, I’m sharing the importance of email marketing and acti...

There are so many ways to monetize your services and products from your podcast, but a lot of podcast hosts make some of the key mistakes or feel gross about their sales strategy. I have worked with many clients on how to sell without feeling gross, getting rid of those big mistakes, and help turn your podcast into a good sales funnel strategy. This week, episode 29 of Listeners to Leads is about...

Vince Warnock is a Podcast host, author and marketing coach, but his expertise goes far beyond anything that could be written down on paper. Vince utilizes his past experience being one of the top marketing professionals at Adobe to create an authentic and genuine podcast presence, which builds stronger connections with his listeners and guests, leading to more genuine leads.  This week, episode 2...

Helen King knows quite a bit about difficult conversations; from being diagnosed with cancer, to her podcast The C Word Radio, to ADHD as a podcast manager, she has had much experience with discussing hard topics and even how to manage her ADHD as a podcaster. This week, episode 27 of Listeners to Leads is about the power of difficult podcast conversations, with Helen King!  In this episode of Lis...

Generally, we talk about how to utilize your podcast to generate leads, but I get a lot of questions about the best ways to monetize your podcast. These tips and strategies will help you whether you are looking to supplement your income or bring in more than that. This week, episode 26 of Listeners to Leads is about how to monetize your podcast; no matter what type of podcast you have!  In this ep...

Starting to monetize a hobby podcast has its challenges, and not every podcast is meant to be a long series. No one understands this better than Betsy Wallace. Betsy is the founder of Capsule Podcast, where she serves small businesses and brands who want to grow through podcasting. Through her innovative Capsule Podcast framework, Betsy teaches authors, bloggers, and coaches how to produce a strat...

Over the last few weeks we’ve focused really heavily on your launch strategy and focusing really heavily on the launch part of your podcast. I want to go through ideas on how to plan out and strategize new podcast episodes. If you are not a new podcaster but struggling to come up with ideas or a strategy for planning episode content, you will also be able to utilize this episode for that! This wee...

Oftentimes new podcasters rush their launch, get podfade or burnt out, and frustrated. That’s not what I want for you! I want you to be intentional in how you launch your show for the best possible launch. This week, episode 23 of Listeners to Leads is about how to create a podcast launch strategy!  In this episode of Listeners to Leads, I’m sharing the importance of having a strategy for your lau...

One of the biggest things I see podcasters get wrong when launching a podcast is that they don’t do their market research. Through this research, you can set up your podcast for success and set it apart from your competition. That’s why this week, episode 22 of Listeners to Leads is about the Importance of Podcast Market Research and how to do it!  In this episode of Listeners to Leads, I’m sharin...

It doesn’t matter if you are a new or a seasoned podcaster, it’s important to know how to organize and plan your podcast content. I was on Clubhouse last week and I got a question about planning content when his wife likes to plan and organize and he doesn’t. This question turned into a fantastic discussion, and it’s a great conversation to bring here to this platform. This week, episode 21 of Lis...

I recently tried to get back into listening to podcasts, but the poor quality in so many podcasts made it very difficult to find ones I could listen to without being distracted. When we are talking about converting listeners to leads, we need to have quality podcast episodes, with engaged and intrigued audiences who want to hear what we have to say or share. This week, episode 20 of Listeners to L...

If you want your podcast to convert to leads and if you want to bring in your audience, you need a plan of action for your podcast. This means you need to be able to create and manage your podcast workflow. We’ve been talking about content ideas and creating a rudimentary plan for your podcast, but today we are taking an aerial approach to dive into your overall workflow. This week, episode 19 of...

As a podcast management company, I get a lot of questions around how to give good interviews, and I usually will send clients to listen to Lisa Zawrotny’s podcast for a perfect example of someone who always gives good interviews. As an interviewer or as an interviewee, it’s important to stay present and focused, go in with a plan, and really have the proper presence to show up as your best self. L...

I absolutely love launching podcasts, which is why my company has launched over 15 podcasts in the last year and a half, and we are currently working on 3 more launches! One of the biggest hang ups for new podcasters is their launch. I get a lot of questions about launching a podcast, like the process and strategy behind a launch, and so I wanted to take the time to answer those this week. That’s...

Most of the time when we start our podcast for the first time, there can be a lot of self-doubt. A lot of “Am I really qualified to talk about this?” and some perfectionism. The same thing happens when we start a business. These mindset barriers can hold us back from enjoying the process or even stop us from actually bringing our dreams to fruition. This week, episode 16 of Listeners to Leads is a...

Did you know that I have a degree in marketing? While a lot of the principles of basic marketing are great for bigger companies with marketing budgets and lots of team members, it can be difficult to complete all these ads and other strategies as a solopreneur or a smaller business. That’s why repurposing content is a small business owner's answer to marketing! This week, episode 15 of Listen...

A lot of times as podcasters we talk about “growing the podcast” but I want to flip it around and instead encourage you to focus on finding high-quality value you can add to the show. By adding high value you’ll grow the show authentically while showing up for your audience and what they need from you, which will, in turn, grow your show. This week, episode 13 of Listeners to Leads is about findin...

The true beauty in podcasting is that there truly are no rules. You have the autonomy to decide every aspect about what your podcast is about and how you work best, so have some fun with it and forget the rest. This week, for episode 12 of Listeners to Leads,we sit down and have a podcast audit with Britt from Moments with an MEO Podcast! In this episode of Listeners to Leads, I’m sharing with Bri...