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

With the constant changes in technology, social media trends, current events and more, it can be hard to keep up with what you think your marketing strategy needs to look like. But marketing is never a one-size-fits-all approach, and Menekse Stewart knows that well. She’s here today to tell us about using her core podcast episodes for long-term content creation, simplifying complex topics for your...

So you’re sitting down to record an episode for your podcast, and you realize halfway through that the conversation is taking a turn you didn’t expect! What should a good podcaster do? Kim Romain is here today with different ways to handle the situation, starting with what you CAN control, and doing what feels right in the moment. Kim’s tips and strategies for self-mastery are excellent tools for...

Writing a book is something most people think about doing in their lives. And as a business owner, having a formal, published account of your business' beliefs and practices can be appealing for reaching more people and getting more clients. But writing a book can be a HUGE undertaking. Where do you even start? Why not start with all the content you’ve created for your podcast? Scott Maderer,...

Finances are not the sexiest thing to talk about when it comes to our businesses, but it IS essential to have a handle on your numbers. Brandon Neely, a finance expert and serial small business owner has the insight and tools that can help you pin down your financial goals and set you up for success. This week, episode 158 of Listeners to Leads is about financial planning for podcasters!  Brandon...

Business owners are BUSY and even when podcasting is your favorite part of your marketing strategy, it can take up a lot of time in your week, leaving you frustrated and tired. But with all the new tools and automation options available, there are ways to speed up your podcast workflow and reclaim some of your working hours while still creating high-quality content. Joe Casabona is here today to t...

There are so many behind-the-scenes elements of a successful podcast, from searching for sponsorships to navigating new business brought in by the show to keeping up with former guests. Reena Friedman Watts, with experience both in reality television production and over 350 episodes of her podcast, Better Call Daddy, has learned to navigate these waters efficiently and successfully. She’s here tod...

Sometimes it feels like getting your guests to share your episode is a full-time job. It’s frustrating when you put your heart and soul into the conversationand you go to share it with a guest and they maybe either don't feel comfortable with it or they decide to completely ghost you. Mai-kee Tsang is here this week to talk about what she calls Converse with Consent™, her strategy of creating...

With so much information about marketing available from so many different experts, it can feel overwhelming finding what you ’should’ do to promote your work. But your marketing strategy, whether for your podcast or your business, does NOT have to look like everyone else’s! Becky Mollenkamp knows this better than most, having switched her email marketing strategy from Convertkit to Substack and fi...

We’ve all become accustomed to seeing a barrage of social media and Google advertisements wherever we go on the internet. But how do we take advantage of these ad opportunities to promote our podcast and bring in more valuable leads to our businesses?  Robert Brill is an expert on all things advertising, and is here today to talk us through how to approach advertising for our podcast: from what to...

Podcasting and public speaking can feel like they are very different worlds, but they’re really just two different methods of sharing your voice and message with the world. Because of this, many people, Antoniette Roze and myself included, think that you should do both to maximize your opportunities to grow and connect with your audience. Antoniette is here this week to talk about sharing your mes...

As podcasters, we tend to think about our craft as an audio-based product. But we’ve all seen the rise in video content over the last few years, and that’s not going anywhere any time soon. How do we embrace video content as podcasters, especially those of us who are less comfortable on camera? Atiba De Souza, the Content Superman, is here this week to discuss all that and more. This week, episode...

When most podcasts don’t make it to 25 episodes, it can be shocking to see that someone has over 1600 podcast episodes under their belt. While there’s no silver bullet or secret sauce to achieve instant success, Alan Lazaros has learned a thing or two about podcasting with his years of experience. He joins us this week to share what he has learned about consistency, success, feeling fulfilled, and...

Podcasting can feel like a lonely venture when first starting out, when you’re doing everything yourself and worrying about whether or not the statistics you’re seeing are “normal”. Finding a podcast network that aligns with your mission and values allows you to collaborate with other podcasters, grow your audience, and feel a little less like an island in the sea of podcasting. Karen Roberts is h...

Podcasting has a way of bringing together like-minded people and creating tight knit communities. While beneficial in a lot of ways, that feeling of connectedness can do incredible things for people’s mental health. Donald Dunn is using his platform to support veterans in their civilian life after service, including sharing how podcasting can be the first step in healing from trauma. This week, ep...

With so many opinions out there on the “correct” way to market your podcast, it’s no wonder myths can take hold and gain traction quickly. Today, I’m busting 6 common myths about podcast marketing that might be keeping you from seeing the results you want with both your podcast and your business. This week, episode 147 of Listeners to Leads is about the six podcast marketing mistakes that are hold...

As a podcaster and content creator, staying consistently creative while keeping your audience engaged can feel like a constant challenge. But the one-size-fits-all approach is losing its appeal, and Karyn Paige thinks Human Design is the response that will help everyone find strategies that work for them. This week, episode 146 of Listeners to Leads is about using your Human Design to create more...

As entrepreneurs, especially those of us juggling multiple roles, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the daily tasks and minutiae of running a business. We rely on our memory to keep track of everything, which often leads to missed opportunities and wasted time chasing down details. This is especially true when it comes to keeping track of what podcasts we appear on and when and how to promote t...

Everyone loves a good story, right? That’s what we should be doing as podcasters: telling engaging stories that connect us with and help us build rapport with our audience. But many people have been tricked into believing that their lives aren’t interesting enough or they haven’t done anything ‘worth’ talking about. That’s simply not true. Karen Kenney, a spiritual mentor, life coach, and podcaste...

We all have busy lives, and it can feel difficult to find time to accomplish all of your podcasting and business goals while still spending time with your family, maintaining a social life, and taking care of yourself. Structure and consistency are two key elements to maintaining a balance that allows you to achieve success with your podcast and in your life in general. Serial entrepreneur and pod...

When you hear the phrase “networking event”, do you get excited? Or are you one of many people who get nervous at the thought of having to walk through a building full of strangers and create small talk because you know making connections is good for your business? Whichever group you’re in, Swire Ho has networking tips for you! While make take the mindset of needing to hand out a stack of busines...

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1.3 billion people around the world currently experience a significant disability. As more clarity and information around how disabilities affect people and as technology progresses, we are more equipped now than ever to improve accessibility and inclusiveness in our media to reach wider audiences and allow everyone to enjoy what we create....

Optimizing your content for search engines can feel extremely overwhelming, especially if you have no experience with things like keyword research and strategically linking content. But getting started with SEO strategy does not have to be complicated, and Lauren Gaggioli, SEO expert and course creator, is here today to show us that a little bit of research can take us a long way. This week, episo...

Aspiring podcasters often face many challenges before getting started, not least of which is the fear of public speaking. Public speaking does not come naturally to everyone and even though podcasting is not generally live, the fear of broadcasting your voice for the world to hear can be intimidating. Roy Coughlan knows this very well, having been incredibly shy and afraid of public speaking befor...

We all see podcasts, both large and small, that talk about being a globally rated podcast or use very specific information about their shows in their marketing material. But where do they get this information? And how can I find my podcast statistics and use them to help grow my show? Today, I’m giving you the tools and resources you need to find and make sense of your podcast statistics, and how...

Building a community online takes time and a lot of work. There are lots of ways to do it, but Paul Gowder has found success in building up online communities by starting with email marketing instead of a Facebook group or other online community platform. He’s here today to share his strategies and wisdom about community building with us, so we can improve our email marketing and build stronger re...