The Binge Factor

Everyone thinks that they can start their own podcast. Fast forward five months later, and they haven’t even bought microphones yet. Starting a podcast takes a lot of dedication, from finding guests to the research. It can all be a hassle if you’re not really serious about it. Learn from  Justin Peters , host of  The Struggle is Real with Justin Peters , how he started because of hi...

Many podcasters give huge attention to which guest to invite and topics to explore for each episode. While these are essential elements, one important factor in production must never be neglected: podcast IP. Joining Tracy Hazzard is Media Intellectual Property Attorney Alexia Bedat  to discuss how podcasters can protect and take full ownership of their work, particularly the audio. Alexia ex...

Noticing that most dogs are getting sicker and living shorter lives,  Krista Karpowich  made it a mission to bring experts and dog enthusiasts together in a committed community to enhance the bond with our dogs, help them live longer, and be as happy and healthy as possible. In this episode, she joins Tracy Hazzard to talk about  The Wag Out Loud Pawdcast , a show dedicated to canin...

Often, great coaches work from the heart, especially since coaching is such an intimate practice where people choose to be vulnerable with you.  Louis Morris  has made the heart the center of his coaching business. Through his podcast,  The Heart Matters , he has been helping people who want to have it all in their relationships, including their spiritual lives. In this episode, he...

Aside from podcasters having to maintain their own engaging show, another important task they must also dive into is getting guesting opportunities to other podcasts. Since this calls for proper planning and research, Mark Herschberg  shares his secrets in honing his podcast guest skills. Joining Tracy Hazzard, the best-selling author of The Career Toolkit  talks about how he successfull...

Few podcasters have the same caliber as Lou Diamond . As the host of Thrive LOUD and three other shows, this diamond of a podcaster has got to be one of the most prolific in the industry. Known as the Master Connector, Lou is also a whiz when it comes to using his shows to build powerful connections and partnerships. This is just one of the literal diamonds that you are going to get out of this ep...

Starting your platform can be a challenging undertaking, especially if you are starting to grow your following. Gathering leadership advice through podcasts is one of the trending go-to inspirations for leaders today, if you are preparing to choose the said path, you need to plan everything on the whiteboard thoroughly. In this episode, Melanie Parish , an executive coach and founder of Experiment...

When you look at the different podcast niches for women, one of the striking observations is how many tackle the struggles of having that work-life balance, of being a mompreneur. But what if you're an entrepreneur but not a mom? Where do you turn to?  Raphie Wagner  is tired of reading, seeing, and hearing all the mompreneur stuff out there. So she started her own podcast called  N...

With a lot of podcast shows today, especially during this time of everything virtual, many of them undergo the process of podfading. Some may not be that visible as usual, while others are now completely gone without any update. Tracy Hazzard sits down with Brodie Welch  of A Healthy Curiosity Podcast to discuss the right way to podfading without coming as a failure or leaving your followers...

Being a podcast host is a long, winding game that can get a bit challenging and uncomfortable for many. But by embracing the risks and being comfortable with the difficulties ahead, anyone can make it big in this ever-growing industry. Unraveling the secrets of podcasting career success with Tracy Hazzard is her social media advisor and the co-host of This Might Get Uncomfortable, Whitney Lauritse...

Many people quit their podcasting journey even before they had begun for fear of producing something that isn’t perfect. However, many successful podcasters will attest that there is never a perfect first episode, or even the next ones right after. Showing the ups and downs of being a podcaster, Tracy Hazzard talks to Rick Jordan , a nationally recognized voice on cybersecurity business and ethics...

One of the common things that hold people back from podcasting is the technical part of it. Just thinking about the amount of time and effort put into setting it up, editing, and booking guests is enough to send them running away. But what a waste of wisdom that is! Tracy Hazzard brings over to this episode Amy Schmidt , the host of Fearlessly Facing Fifty , to, like the name of her show, inspire...

A funnel isn't just a one-way thing. It’s more of a pipeline when it flows both ways. Successful podcaster  Bree Noble  has multiple shows going on that feed off each other and serve musicians in different but valuable ways - Women of Substance, Female Entrepreneur Musician, and The Profitable Musician show. With her in-depth knowledge of the industry, Bree’s shows continue to have succe...

On today’s show, Tracy Hazzard does a strategic coaching session with Patrick Veroneau, the host of Learning From Leaders  podcast. As the CEO of the Emery Leadership Group LLC since 2008, Patrick has been passionately identifying and researching the most effective behaviors to help individuals, teams, and organizations rise above their best as leaders. Get a sense of how coaching looks like,...

Reaching the 100-episode mark is such a feat in podcasting. Together with that happiness for achieving this milestone, however, is that burden that comes from thinking about what is next, how do we switch up our show, what outcomes should we aim for next. Sitting down opposite Tracy Hazzard in this on-air podcast coaching is  Penny Zenker , the host of  Take Back Time , to talk about the...

Every podcast attacks differently. Where others thrive in doing interviews, some people go for a story based and message-driven show. If you are doing the latter, then this episode will be a treat for you! Tracy Hazzard lets us in on one of her on-air podcast coaching sessions with the host of Connecting 2 Spirit, Susan Norton . Together, they discuss what it is like to produce a show like this, z...

Choosing executive leaders as your podcast’s target audience can be tough. With the busyness they face daily, one may think that sitting down to listen to a show is the last thing these people do. That is why you have to make your podcast worth their time because once they do listen, the rewards will just be amazing. So how do you do it? Tracy Hazzard lets us in on her on-air podcast coaching with...

When you are past that startup stage of your show, growing from twelve to 25 episodes with a full feed, what then? How do you take your show to the next level? Tracy Hazzard has someone who is doing it in both his business and podcast. She sits down with Chris Larsen , the host of The Next-Level Income Show  and Founding and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income.  Tracy lets us in on her...

The Lisa Pezik Show  is not about Lisa Pezik , but it is sprinkled with enough interesting anecdotes, stories and bits of daily life that make it a highly-relatable podcast for its audience. With being relatable comes trust and with trust comes bingeability. The show’s host, Lisa, is an international Amazon bestselling author, business strategist and worldwide speaker. With her husband Eric,...

There's a lot of gumption and a lot of action that has to be taken to be a podcaster.  Connie Benjamin  embodies that. Connie is an international speaker, a podcast host of My Fire Within Radio, and the number one bestselling international author of the book Women With Fire . On today’s show, she sits down with Tracy Hazzard for a discussion about how you can fire up your podcast in...

There are so many gems in the podcasting world that haven’t yet been picked up. Leaving them underappreciated would not only be a waste of great wisdom but would also be a disservice to those who need them. Bringing them to light, Tracy Hazzard welcomes you to a new special feature called #GivingTuesdayPodcasts, where she devotes her episode to shows you may not have heard of before and that you s...

Podcasting is one interesting industry as its timeliness captures the interest of many. However, as for the hosts themselves, achieving podcasting success takes more than just publishing episodes and waiting for listeners to flock to them. Joining Tracy Hazzard is Paul Higgins of  Build Live Give  podcast in discussing the right strategies every podcaster should keep in mind to achieve a...

Raise the Line  is not just a podcast. It is a brand. It is a name that is associated with a definite service in the healthcare education industry. Holding the mike as host of this incredibly successful podcast is Shiv Gaglani , the Cofounder and CEO of Osmosis.org , a platform that leads the way in developing innovative and scalable solutions in the fields of healthcare education. Joining Tr...

There are many paths you can take to monetize a podcast, even if you’re serving a tightly-defined niche. After more than 200 episodes at Real Estate Investing For Women Podcast , real estate investor Moneeka Sawyer  proves that it can be done if you have the passion, perseverance and just the right bit of know-how. She may be passionate about it now, but she hated podcasting at the get-go. Wh...

Constantly creating content, producing results, and pushing out work doesn’t take a lot of effort. However, with the emergence of social media, your target audience is bombarded with noise from every direction at an all-time high. What can you do to stand out as a true leader in the industry? On today’s podcast, Tracy Hazzard sits down with  Dr. Peter McGraw  to discuss how you can make...