Podknows Business Network

Most podcasts sound the same — and it's killing your growth. If your show blends into the feed, this episode breaks down exactly why… and what to change. In this episode you’ll learn: Why copying “successful” shows usually backfires The #1 format mistake (hint: your guest intro) How to build episodes around pain points Why packaging matters more than you think The simple rule for titles, intros an...

Most B2B podcasts fail for one simple reason. They’re built around topics nobody is looking for, instead of the real moment a buyer realises something in their business is breaking. In this episode, I break down why your “marketing”, “leadership”, or “productivity” episodes are getting skipped, and what to do instead. We’ll get into: • How to spot actual content you should be publishing, using you...

Consistency. The word that sends podcasting “gurus” into fits of self-righteous joy as they pedal their courses and services. Think about it—how many times have you been told you have to publish your podcast on the same day, every week, at the exact same time? Some of you are still clutching your calendar and sweating because you’ve missed a Thursday morning release and assume your show’s doomed....

Today, we’re celebrating a major client milestone - 200 podcast episodes—with Michelle J. Raymond , LinkedIn expert and host of Social Media for B2B Growth . Welcome to another episode of B2B Podcasting Insights! I'm Neal Veglio and in this special episode, I'm stepping into the interviewer’s chair on Michelle J. Raymond’s own podcast to help her share her incredible podcasting journey. You’ll hea...

In this episode: This podcast is taking a new direction. Audience is split; creators want craft, while marketers crave strategy. A brand new show called B2B Podcasting Insights is launching for the business-minded listeners. Podcasting Insights will still be your creative haven, sans the marketing jargon. Expect shorter, punchy episodes that dive into serious ROI without the fluffy stuff. Next wee...

Most branded podcasts chase 'awareness' and stall. Let's make sure yours doesn't. Hi, I'm Neal Veglio, founder of Podknows Podcasting. In this episode, I'm making my case for why your show isn’t top-of-funnel content—it’s conversion accelerant. You’ll learn the 70% Rule (who your show is really for), how to swap broad topics for buying-trigger episodes, and why you need this podcast to become your...

You know that thing where you give everyone else great podcast advice… and then ignore it yourself? Yeah. That. In this episode, I’m calling myself out. And fixing my own podcast strategy in public. I realised my show had drifted, lost focus, and wasn’t clear who it was really for. So I’m stripping it back, rebuilding the positioning, and showing you exactly how to get clarity on your own audience...

If you're fed up with hearing people insist you "need to put your podcast on YouTube", this episode will give you a sense of relief. I've just come back from judging the Independent Podcast Awards and spent time with some of the best indie creators around. What struck me wasn't how eager they were to jump on video, but how quickly the myth started to unravel once we looked at what video actually c...

AI makes it easy to ship more… of nothing. Here’s why “slop-casting” is flattening audio and how to outplay it with Voice, Value, and Vulnerability. Bonus: suggestion for a simple A/B experiment you can do today to audit your soul in the feed. Prefer an actual audit with me? Book here: podmastery.co/lite.

There’s a hard truth most podcast experts will dodge, but I don’t have the energy or patience for avoiding it - there’s a reason your podcast audience isn’t growing, and it’s not because you haven’t been hustling hard enough on LinkedIn or spamming your socials. Look, I see it over and over; brand new podcasters with all the energy in the world, launching their show and immediately going full thro...

Rapper's Delight might be the anthem we often think of when it comes to hip hop's origins, but let me hit you with a plot twist – it wasn’t the first. That honor actually goes to a gospel group called the Jubilees, who dropped a rap-like hit back in 1946! Wild, right? This kick-off leads us into a deep dive about the real essence of being ‘first’ in the podcasting world. It’s not just about who go...

Every podcaster dreads it: that brutal one-star review, the public comment that rips your hard work to shreds. But what if your harshest critic is actually your greatest growth tool? In this episode of Podcasting Insights with The Podmaster , I'm sharing the real story of how a vocal hater went from blasting my radio morning show to becoming one of my biggest advocates, even booking me for private...

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Let me tell you where most podcasters get it wrong right from the jump. It’s that tired cliché “If you build it, they will come.” This episode is my reality check for you, and if you're honest with yourself, it could save you more disappointment and wasted effort than you realise. I walk through why just recording a bunch of episodes and putting them online is never going to magically build an aud...

Every new podcaster does it. You launch your show, then spend the whole week refreshing your hosting dashboard analytics like it’s going to magically change. And when those first week podcast download numbers trickle in, they feel… embarrassingly small. Here’s the truth: those numbers don’t matter. Like, at all. In this episode, I’ll explain why your launch week stats are useless, the psychology b...

Why Your LinkedIn Followers Don’t Listen To Your Podcast A painful truth for business podcasters who still think follower counts equal listeners... Let’s get uncomfortable for a moment. LinkedIn tells you that bigger is better. Hit that 10,000, 50,000, or even 100,000 follower milestone, and suddenly you’re tempted to believe you’re sitting on a goldmine of eager podcast listeners. That couldn’t b...

Every August, you'll hear the same noise about everyone disappearing. Holidays, beaches, the world moving a little slower. I used to kinda buy into this myth myself, until I watched a client hit pause, just to realise that their audience hadn't gone anywhere. They'd simply found something else to jam into their earbuds. This latest episode of Podcasting Insights is all about flipping the so-called...

How long should your podcast episodes actually be? Today, we’re tossing the rulebook out the window and figuring out episode length. Forget those guru-mandated magic numbers; it’s all about what suits your story and your listeners' needs. Whether you’re aiming for a quick, snappy 15-minute burst or a deep-dive extravaganza of over an hour, we’ll guide you through the pros and cons of each format.

It’s a well-worn scene now, isn’t it: you spend your evenings slicing up episodes, creating what you’re told are “virality-ready” podcast clips, then blowing them out across Instagram and TikTok, all on the promise - usually delivered to you by a LinkedIn “guru” - that social video is the missing link between your pod and the big leagues. You get a few views, maybe even a flattering comment from s...

Welcome to Podcasting Insights with The Podmaster. I’m Neal Veglio , and I’m here to help independent podcasters and small business owners get real results from their shows. In this episode, I’m sharing my top five strategies for being a better guest on other people’s podcasts. If you’ve been invited onto shows and want to make a bigger impact, or you’re feeling nervous about coming across well as...

Free download with this episode - podmastery.co/PLOT ================================== There's something I see too much in podcasting and it still baffles me: the endless, rambling intros that sound like the warm-up act for a local weather segment rather than a well-crafted episode. Yet, podcasters fall into the trap every week, convinced their audience wants a 20-minute recap of what their dog a...

Let’s chat about Klaxon AI and what it brings to the table.... specifically, the promise of whipping up professional audio ads for podcasts and radio quicker than you can brew a cup of coffee. A polished 30-second ad is ready to roll. For 99 quid. Plus VAT. But is it any good? We'll learn together shall we? Go ahead and press play. Relevant links: https://www.klaxon.ai/ https://www.asa.org.uk/code...

I’ve lost count of the number of podcasters who approach me – sometimes in a panic, occasionally in despair – to say that their listener numbers are flatlining. Every week when they check their analytics (and let’s be honest, we all do that even when we say we don’t care about the stats, right?), the needle hasn’t really budged. That’s when they ask for a magic bullet. In almost all cases, it come...

You know that feeling you get when you’ve poured your heart into your podcast for months, only to see the kind of download numbers you could count on one hand? If that’s you, I want you to know you’re definitely not alone. The sheer number of podcasters who reach out to me, stuck in this exact scenario, is far higher than you’d probably guess. But here’s the kicker: it rarely comes down to a lack...

If you’ve spent time scratching your head over how to actually make money from your podcast – not in a pipe dream, “I’ll just wait until the sponsors come running” sort of way, but in a real, put-cash-in-your-bank-account way – this episode is going to either save you from a world of wasted effort…or register as the podcasting equivalent of hearing Santa isn’t real. ===============================...