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Are you a service based entrepreneur who currently works 8-10 hours in your business every day and yet you never get to a point where anything feels done? You end each day frustrated, telling yourself “There just is not enough time in the day”, as you look down at your never ending to-do list that always seems to get longer no matter how productive you are. And because you have so much to do in your business, every day has started to feel like you are trapped on a never-ending cycle of exhau ...
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Unlike other podcasts about podcasting that only cover the basics like tech and logistics, here you won't find the kind of podcasting tips you can get on Google. Because if high-quality audio, publishing valuable episodes every week, and "staying consistent" was the secret to a profitable top podcast, then that would mean everyone who spent over $100 on a mic and gives their best stuff away for free in every episode would be ranking in the Top 100 every week — and we both know that's not the ...
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Did you know that the first eight weeks of your podcast are crucial for platforms like Apple and Spotify to determine your show’s initial potential? …but what if you miss that window? No worries — you can hit the reset button by relaunching your podcast. (PSST: it’s a strategy that works *especially* well if your podcast has been gathering dust or …
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Are you buried in podcasting tasks and tools that promise growth but only add to your workload? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the constant push to do more with your podcast, this episode is for you. Alex Sanfilippo is back in the studio to share why doing more doesn’t always equal more podcast growth (and why in most cases it just leads to mor…
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It’s tempting to think that the more you can do to help your podcast grow, the faster you’ll see results — but the opposite is true. But when it comes to growing a podcast, it’s not about doing everything. It’s about focusing on a few strategies and executing them exceptionally well. In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, reveals wh…
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Episode 28: How To Surrender Your Ego As An Entrepreneur with Kara Bunde-Dunn We all have heard that our ego's need to die in order for us to become the leaders and entrepreneurs we aspire to be, but how do we do that? Well today I have the amazing Kara Bunde-Dunn discussing exactly how to do that By the time you finish listening you will have lear…
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Ever feel like you need to have the best audio, the best voice, the best everything to succeed in podcasting? In this episode, we’re challenging industry norms and showing you a new way to measure your podcast’s success. The industry relies heavily on metrics like downloads, reviews, and rankings to gauge success, but these can be misleading becaus…
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Episode 27: How A Running Coach Was Able To Go From 10% Conversions On Sales Calls To 70% Conversions On Sales Calls with Dr. Tyler Eng Mastering the skill of sales calls is vital as an entrepreneur - we all know that Well if you've ever struggled with your confidence on these calls and you aren't sure why, no matter how much you practice, you stil…
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Have you poured hours into podcast guest appearances, only to see minimal impact on your podcast’s growth and zero inquiries from potential clients? In this episode, Seth Silvers, Founder of Story On Media and the strategic mind behind podcasts by industry giants like Alex Hormozi and Patrick Lencioni, reveals why your podcast guesting strategy isn…
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Ever wish you could go behind the scenes with someone who oversees strategies for today's top podcasts like Alex Hormozi and Patrick Lencioni? Your wish is my command. Podcast expert Seth Silvers is here in the studio to teach you how to create a podcast that doesn't just capture attention, but dominates the conversation. We transparently discuss w…
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Episode 26: The Biggest Mistake You Might Not Realize Is Causing Your Anxiety In Entrepreneurship Have you ever said to yourself “I’m just an anxious person”? If you have said this, then you most likely believe that this is just the way you are. But what if I told you, that you’re not just an anxious person and that believing that you are might be …
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Ever wonder how a brand-new podcast can skyrocket to the top of the charts? There are two ways it can happen, and in this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of bestselling author and founder Jamie Kern Lima’s recent podcast launch to show you how. Find out the mechanisms at work that helped her claim the #1 spot in self-improvement, Top 20 o…
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If you have a podcast that’s not converting as many listeners to leads as you want, chances are it has nothing to do with the current size of your podcast audience and everything to do with the first impression you’re making on your listeners. Fellow podcaster Beth Schillaci joins me in this episode to break down the five key elements of your podca…
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Episode 25: What Is ACTUALLY Blocking Your Success As An Entrepreneur If you’re a service based entrepreneur who has ever felt frustrated or discouraged by the speed at which you are making progress and seeing breakthroughs then this episode is for you I’m about to share what most entrepreneurs don’t realize is blocking their success By the time yo…
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Are niche podcasts growing faster than general ones? Are video podcasts here to stay? Why are podcast networks booming? What will podcasting look like in the next 3-5 years? And most importantly, will your podcast rise with the tide or will it sink? Get ready for a deep dive into the future of podcasting and learn what the latest trends are, why th…
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Most podcast hosts think high-quality episodes are enough to attract new listeners. But they’re not. If you want to be the host of a top-ranked podcast, you need to know how to hook your listener *before* they hit play. Because having a bingeworthy podcast isn’t just about keeping listeners’ attention — it's about knowing how to grab it in the firs…
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Episode 24: Is Your Past Affecting The Way You Show Up In Your Business? How many of us have these internal stories telling us who we are and What we can and can’t do What we always or never do What we are good at or what we suck at I’m willing to bet all of us But have you ever stopped to ask yourself - Who says whether or not I can or can’t? Who …
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Ever find yourself staring at your podcast analytics dashboard, wondering what to do with all that data? Maybe you check once a month to see if your downloads are increasing. But what if you knew how to decode your listener data to pinpoint exactly what your listeners want and unearth your most bingeworthy episode topics? Whether you’ve been podcas…
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Spoiler alert… the real key to growing a podcast isn’t consistency. Think about it: if consistency were the key to long-term podcasting growth, then everyone who’s been releasing an episode every week for the past year or more would have a Top 100 podcast — and that’s not the case. So if you’re sick of hearing “consistency is key to podcasting succ…
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Episode 23: What No One Tells You About Setting Boundaries As A Service Based Entrepreneur Now today we are talking all about boundaries and specifically what no one is telling you about setting boundaries in your business And if you are anything like I was and like the clients that I serve, I’m willing to bet that you have or currently do call you…
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If your podcast hasn’t shown significant audience growth in the last three months despite giving your best stuff away for free in every episode, it might have nothing to do with your content and everything to do with what your listeners are hearing in your voice when you share it. Believe it or not, it’s not what you say ~but how you say it~ that’l…
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Most experts who preach about podcast growth won’t tell you this: but if you’ve been podcasting for six months or more and fewer than ten listeners have converted to clients, the first step isn’t “grow your audience”... The first step is to look at why the listeners you have aren’t converting to begin with. In this episode, I’m breaking down three …
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Episode 22: So You Set Boundaries And You STILL Feel Burnt Out...Now What? If you are a service based entrepreneur who despite trying to set boundaries STILL feels exhausted then this episode is for you Today I dive deep into the reason you still might be feeling burnt out as a service based entrepreneur despite trying to set better boundaries By t…
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How many times have you sat down to plan an episode, only to stare at the cursor blinking on the screen for an hour because you're fresh out of new episode ideas? If you're an expert host who’s starting to run out of things to talk about on your podcast, this episode is for you. I’ll let you in on a secret that today’s top podcasters don’t want you…
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Ever wondered how to improve your Listen Notes ranking? In this episode, I’m breaking down what Listen Notes is, how it works, and whether its rankings really matter for your podcast. You’ll also learn how Listen Notes rankings differ from Apple Podcasts rankings, and I’ll give you three practical steps you can take to better understand — and impro…
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Episode 21: How To Eliminate Burnout Behaviors In 10 Min or Less Today I am sharing with you one of the most powerful tools that I teach each of my clients to eliminate behaviors that are no longer serving them And if you are an entrepreneur who has been working on your mindset because you have begun to realize the importance mindset plays in the s…
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The biggest reason most hosts give up after Episode 6? They aren’t seeing an ROI on the time and effort they’re putting into their podcast. But the *real* reason they aren’t seeing an ROI isn’t because their show isn’t good enough or there’s too much competition — but because they don’t know how to stand out against it. Think of it like this: you’d…
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Tired of asking for reviews in every episode and hearing nothing but crickets? I mean, it’s obvious from your analytics dashboard that people are listening to your show. People even tell you “omg I love your podcast” or “that episode was exactly what I needed to hear!” But STILL they won’t take 30 seconds and leave a review. #rude That’s because th…
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Episode 20: How To Tell If You Are A Burnt Out Service Based Entrepreneur We hear the term "burnout" all the time. Just think about it, how many times do you hear entrepreneurs and people in our lives say "I'm burnt out"? I'm willing to bet more often than not But what does burn out actually mean? How do you actually know if you're burnt out or not…
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You know when you listen to a podcast episode and you’re like, “This is creepy. It’s like they made this just for me. How did they know I needed this?! Are they in my brain?! Woah. HOW DID THEY KNOW?!" (Well. It’s me, hi. I’m doing it again). Look, no one (and I mean absolutely no one) starts a podcast and says, "I want to put all this effort in an…
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If you want a podcast that thousands of people listen to, you first have to know how to get people to care about what you have to say. The problem? Most podcast hosts think “valuable content” is the key to growing an engaged podcast audience. So they teach as much as they can in every episode because they believe more information means more value. …
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Episode 19: Why Productivity Hacks Are The Problem Productivity hacks are the problem And I get why you might think they aren't, most of the gurus out there swear by productivity hacks they've used to help them have less stress and more time But let me ask you this, if all it took to get your time back was to implement productivity hacks, then why …
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Do you really need a podcast editor? Or can you get by with one of those AI editing tools and call it a day? This is a question I get asked all the time by people who value their time, and there's no shortage of opinions on this topic. But if you're a business owner who podcasts (or if you're wanting to turn your podcast into a business) there are …
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The biggest complaint I hear from experts who are using their podcast as a lead-gen tool is this: "No matter how much valuable content I give away for free in every episode, I still can't get listeners to convert to leads!" I get it, because I was once there too. You started your podcast to get more eyeballs on your business and your offers. And it…
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Episode 18: The Biggest Life Lesson School Never Taught Me We've all most likely received the lesson from our parents and teachers at some point that the purpose of school is to teach us the skills and education necessary to achieve success. Am I right? But what if I told you that school actually missed the mark and forgot to teach us the most vita…
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Ever wonder whether you should offer subscription-based bonus content on your podcast? Well, you're not alone. Sure, it has the potential to create a new income stream and provide even more value to your most engaged listeners — but it can sometimes be tough to tell if it's something your podcast will *actually* benefit from or if it's just another…
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Are you toying with the idea of starting a podcast, but worried people won't want to hear what you have to say? Or maybe you already started your show, but your throat still feels tight every time you hit the record button. If this is you, you're not alone. (Case in point: I *still* struggle with this sometimes.) The reality? That voice of self-dou…
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Episode 17: The Worst Business Advice You Could Receive As A Service Based Entrepreneur Have you ever received business advice that business is just HARD and that you just need to accept this because it is the way it is? And because you've accepted this as the norm, you've embraced that business takes sacrifice which has led to you being ok with lo…
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Tell me if this sounds familiar... → You publish at least one new podcast episode every week without fail... but you’re still getting less than 1000 downloads per episode (despite doing literally everything the experts say you need to do to grow your show) → People tell you they love your podcast but no one has left a review on your show in the las…
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How has entrepreneur burnout affected your journey as a business owner? Most of us become entrepreneurs to create more freedom in our lives, but the reality of business ownership frequently leads to the exact opposite. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with the all-too-common entrepreneur burnout cycle, how I finally broke free from it, an…
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When was the last time you took the results of your clients personally? As a service-based entrepreneur who cares deeply for the people you support, it can be challenging not to become too invested in the success of your clients, but without healthy boundaries, burnout is inevitable. Tune into today’s episode to discover how to shift from running y…
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How has perfectionism affected your work as an entrepreneur? Maybe you consider yourself a recovering perfectionist and know it causes you more harm than good, but you still haven’t discovered how to break free from those impulses. If this is you, today’s episode is exactly what you need because I’m explaining the neuroscience of perfectionism and …
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What would you do with an extra 5-10 hours in your week? If you’re like most burnout service-based entrepreneurs, you currently wear all of the hats in your business, and despite how much you do, you feel like there just isn’t enough time. Thankfully, you don’t have to stay stuck in this time crunch cycle because, in this episode, I’m revealing how…
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When was the last time you were hard on yourself because of things happening in your business? Many service-based entrepreneurs tend to be very self-critical and feel shame when things aren’t going as well as they “should be,” which inevitably leads to burnout. If this is you, you’re not alone, and in this episode, I’m revealing how self-compassion…
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You've likely heard of content repurposing—taking your podcast episodes and converting them into bite-sized clips to share on short-form platforms. In theory, it's supposed to help you expand your reach and drive traffic back to your podcast. But in reality? You're spending hours scouring through endless AI-generated clips, adding flashy effects an…
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Most people think today’s top podcasters are successful because they have a massive audience, a professional audio setup, and this seemingly effortless ability to pump out high-quality content daily. Those things can help, but when you think of successful podcasts like "Serial" or "The Joe Rogan Experience”, it’s not ~just~ the audio quality or eve…
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If watching other successful hosts and imitating what they do was the secret to a successful podcast, then everyone who's mirrored another successful host would have a Top 100 podcast… and we both know that's not the case. But how exactly *do* you steer clear of the Podcast Comparison Trap when it feels like other podcasts are the only benchmark fo…
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Want to increase listener engagement and create a loyal audience for your podcast? If you're like, “duh yes!”, then this is the episode for you. I've got top podcaster and author Matt Drinkhan here in the studio to show you three listener engagement strategies you need to incorporate to create a dynamic and engaging podcasting experience that hooks…
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There I was, crying over my analytics dashboard at 10:42 AM. I'd just released my 16th episode and I still hadn’t enrolled a single new client from my podcast. I came *this close* to throwing my mic in the garbage and giving up on this whole podcasting thing (and honestly? I have no clue what stopped me). But now looking back, I’m so glad I stuck w…
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I hear so many people say that starting a podcast is easy. (Sigh. If only.) Let’s be real — if starting a successful podcast was based on finding time to record and hitting publish on a new episode once a week, you would've made it happen six months ago. The problem isn’t finding time to start your podcast. The problem is not wanting to waste your …
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Sending an email blast every time you release a new podcast episode might seem like the right move, but it could actually be stunting your podcast's growth. (And inside this episode, I'll reveal why your podcast isn't growing no matter how many "New Episode!" announcement emails you send.) When you finish listening, you'll know exactly how to share…
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With the rise of AI, listeners are becoming more skilled than ever at telling the difference between what’s real and what’s fake. Which means that if AI is the sum total of all human wisdom and you’re copy/pasting content from the same tools that every other podcast host is using — you run the risk of sounding like everyone else. And if you want to…
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