FamilyPreneur® is the podcast for family-first entrepreneurs building profitable and progressive businesses. By simplifying & streamlining business strategies, FamilyPreneurs are spending previously unimagined amounts of time making memories with their families - and less time stressed over business. FamilyPreneur® is hosted by Meg Brunson, a former Facebook employee who left the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship and be more present with her family. She now runs her business from th ...
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Listeners to Leads, hosted by Alesia Galati, teaches new and aspiring podcasters how to use their podcasts to grow their business. Alesia uses her experience as the owner of Galati Media, a full-service podcast management company, to help business owners get leads, land speaking gigs, and create deeper connections with their audiences through their podcasts. Alesia and her guests will discuss everything from launching a podcast to marketing a podcast. Learn more about Alesia and Listeners to ...
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Leveraging Referrals and Market Research to Grow a Podcast with Sage Weiss
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The best way to connect with your podcast audience is to create content that resonates with them. But in a busy world with digital algorithms that demand a constant stream of content, how can we cover topics that bring in our audience and new clients without overworking ourselves? The answer: referrals and market research! Sage Weiss is here today …
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Creative Ways to Repurpose Guest Podcast Episodes with Lyndsay Phillips
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Making a guest appearance on other people’s podcasts is not only exciting but a great way to open yourself up to a new audience, potential clients, and business opportunities. But what can you do to promote your guest episode to your audience and beyond, especially if the host doesn’t promote it as much as you’d like? Lyndsay Phillips is here today…
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Get Your Podcast Featured in More Media Outlets with Leah M. Forney
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One of the most valuable marketing tools for your podcast is media appearances, and those appearances can come in lots of different forms. From getting on other people’s podcasts to paid advertising to appearing on and contributing to large publications and shows, using your voice and getting yourself and your message into the world is invaluable. …
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The Value of Referral Partners Through Podcast Guests with Carol Hamilton
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There are so many different ways to monetize your podcast and grow your show strategically. And while we often talk about turning your listeners into leads, we haven’t spent as much time on an equally achievable strategy: turning your podcast guests into leads or potential collaborators. Today’s guest Carol Hamilton is here to talk about making mea…
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Amplifying Women's Voices With Podcasting and Empathy with Amy Pons
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Podcasting allows for everyone to have a voice. This is especially important for people in traditionally marginalized communities whose voices have a history of being silenced. Amy Pons, host of the Women Making Moves podcast, has made it her mission to seek out and provide a platform for women who’s stories are not like her own, and who are creati…
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The Power of StoryBrand in our Podcast Content with Lauren Cockerell
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Marketing your podcast or business can feel like a balancing act: you know you need to speak to potential clients’ pain points and frustrations, but you also want to make sure they know about you and the values your business holds. How do you blend these two narratives to create one story that showcases the very best about your brand? Lauren Cocker…
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Escape the Social Media Hamster Wheel with Mark Herschberg
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While lots of social media posting tries to keep up with trends and focus on current events, podcasters and small business owners have a lot of evergreen content that establish them in their field and promote their thought leadership. So how do we share our evergreen content in an approachable, easily remembered way that doesn’t get lost in the alg…
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The Power of Authentic Engagement on Instagram with Jillian O'Keefe
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With two billion monthly active users worldwide, Instagram can be an awesome place to spend time and promote your podcast. But making meaningful connections and boosting your engagement means more than just posting about your brand new episode and then disappearing off the app until the next one goes live. Today’s guest, Jillian O’Keefe, is sharing…
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Optimizing Your Facebook Marketing for Maximum Impact with Meg Brunson
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As content creators, social media can feel really overwhelming. And when a platform like Facebook has so many different ways to connect and interact with people, how do you know where to start to maximize your presence and use Facebook to its fullest potential? Meg Brunson, a marketing authority who is a former Facebook employee, is here today to t…
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Practical Strategies for Using LinkedIn for Podcast Promotion with Tania Bhattacharyya
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Social media is one of the biggest tools we have in podcasting to reach more listeners, connect with potential clients, and promote our thought leadership, helping us land new clients. But what platforms should you focus on? The simple answer: the ones on which you spend your time online. This month for our Summer Social Series, I’m speaking with e…
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The Power of Email Marketing: Myths and Realities with Kendra Corman
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Marketing is always evolving and for the past few years, email marketing has been a hot topic of conversation. Do people still read emails? Is email marketing dead? How do I best use emails to reach my audience? Today on the show Kendra Corman, marketing expert and host of the Imperfect Marketing podcast, is here to share why email marketing is not…
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Creating Boundaries and Honoring Your Whole Self with Valerie Friedlander
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Creating and releasing a podcast is no small task, and everyone approaches theirs differently. But the most important thing to keep in mind when planning your show is how you manage your energy so you don’t get completely overwhelmed. Friend of the show Valerie Friedlander is here today to talk about how she discovered that a twice a month cadence …
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Simplifying Complex Topics for Your Audience with Menekse Stewart
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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 con…
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The Importance of Self-Mastery in Podcasting with Kim Romain
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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 st…
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Unlocking the Hidden Book Inside Your Podcast Episodes with Scott Maderer
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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 yo…
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Financial Planning for Podcasters and Business Owners with Brandon Neely
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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 …
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Automate Your Podcast to Save Time and Energy with Joe Casabona
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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 hig…
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Tracking and Nurturing Relationships with Collaborators and Brands with Reena Friedman Watts
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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 w…
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Creating Conversations Your Guests are Proud to Share with Mai-kee Tsang
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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 Con…
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Aligning Your Podcast Marketing Strategy with Your Values with Becky Mollenkamp
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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 mar…
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Mastering Paid Advertising Strategies with Robert Brill
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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 a…
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Become a Standout Speaker with Visibility Tips with Antoniette Roze
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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. Antoniett…
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Improve Your Video Content Strategy with Atiba De Souza
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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 wee…
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Insights from 1600+ Episodes with Alan Lazaros
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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 …
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Grow with an Aligned Podcast Network with Karen Roberts
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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 i…
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The Benefits of Podcasting for Mental Wellness with Donald Dunn of Heroes Voice Media
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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 th…
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6 Podcast Marketing Myths That Are Holding You Back
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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 abou…
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Personality Types for Content Creation: Human Design Strategies with Karyn Paige
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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 Lead…
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Creating Systems for Efficient and Intentional Collaborations with Angela Tan
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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 podcas…
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Unleashing the Power of Storytelling with Karen Kenney
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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 Ke…
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Maintaining Structure in your Podcast and Schedule with Lance Cayko
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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…
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Making Meaningful Connections Through Networking with Swire Ho
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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…
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How To Improve Your Podcast’s Accessibility with Maxwell Ivey
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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 audi…
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Mastering Keyword Research and SEO for Your Podcast with Lauren Gaggioli
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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…
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Becoming a Better Speaker with Roy Coughlan
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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 …
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Where to Look for Podcast Charts, Ranking, and More
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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 a…
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Building Community through Email Marketing with Paul Gowder
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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…
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Authentic Communication with Adria Firestone
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With video becoming such an important medium in podcasting, we have to consider how we are communicating not just with our audience, but our guests during interviews. How is communicating via camera different than a face-to-face conversation? How do we open ourselves up for authentic conversations and genuine connection when using a medium that can…
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The beginning of the year is synonymous with setting goals, and your podcast is likely no exception! Setting goals for your business podcast can feel overwhelming; what goals should you even set? But setting smart, achievable goals can be easier than you think, and I’m here today to break down the four most common goals we see business owners set f…
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Being an Effective Podcast Guest with Emily Aborn and Lisa Zawrotny
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We all know that being a podcast guest is the number one way to grow your show. But how much preparation do you actually have to put in to be a high-quality, stellar podcast guest? Emily Aborn and Lisa Zawrotny are back this week to share their processes and top tips for being an outstanding podcast guest who brings value to audiences wherever you …
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Being an Effective Podcast Host with Emily Aborn and Lisa Zawrotny
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Having guests on your podcast is a valuable way to bring your audience new perspectives and ideas on topics they deeply care about. But choosing the right guests for your show can be time-consuming, especially if you receive tons of pitches from people looking to be on your show. Emily Aborn and Lisa Zawrotny are back on the show to share their pro…
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Securing High-Profile Guests with Courtney Elmer
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Having big-name guests on your podcast is a great way to boost the credibility of your show and potentially get your show in front of new listeners. But it’s important to consider why you want to have these guests on and make sure you’re approaching the pitch the correct way. Courtney Elmer, the creator of PodLaunch, is here today to talk about her…
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What You SHOULD and SHOULDN’T Say on Your Podcast
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The beauty of podcasting is that anyone can pick up a microphone, share their story, and make a difference in the world. While that freedom is rare in widespread media now, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think carefully and consider what you say before putting it out into the world! I’m going to give you a few basic do’s and don’ts of what to say …
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Creating an Aligned and Effective Podcast Sales Funnel with Evans Putman
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Creating a sales funnel is essential to bringing in new clients for your business. But when you hear the word sales, do you think of overly pushy sales tactics that make everyone involved uncomfortable? Well, sales do NOT have to be that way! Evan Putman is here today to tell us all about how to create a sales funnel that aligns with your values an…
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The description of your podcast is one of the first, if not THE first, thing people see about your show. This paragraph is the listener’s first look at what to expect from your show, so setting the scene accurately and concisely is critical to retaining listenership and inviting in new audience members. On today’s episode, I’m going to teach you ho…
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Marketing Your Podcast on LinkedIn with Louise Brogan
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LinkedIn is an important social media tool when it comes to growing your business and networking with other professionals. And we’ve talked on the show before about optimizing your LinkedIn profile for maximum visibility. But what about specifically marketing your podcast on your profile? Louise Brogan, one of the top voices on LinkedIn content, is…
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So many things happened in podcasting in 2023 that it can be difficult to keep track of it all! As the end of the year approaches, now is the time to reflect back on trends we saw in 2023 and think about what 2024 might bring to the podcast industry. Today, I’m walking you through the major milestones and noteworthy podcasting moments from this yea…
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We’re talking podcast reviews and ratings again this week! After my last solo episode, my team had questions about how different platforms handle ratings and reviews. And with platforms making major changes to benefit podcasters and increase engagement in their communities, we turned on our microphones to discuss platform-specific content and answe…
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Building Resilience and Achieving Your Goals with Jenn Drummond
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Setting goals is something we all know we’re supposed to do, but how many of us achieve them? Whether business goals or personal goals, you surely have a list of things you want to accomplish lying around. Jenn Drummond is here today to share her experiences in achieving her goals and living for herself, not just her family, setting a World Record,…
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Consumer and audience opinions are everywhere. From online shopping to social media comments to podcast reviews, regular folks are leaving feedback on products and media all day, every day. And we’ve all listened to at least one podcast based on reading the reviews, right? So, are reviews integral to the success of a podcast? My answer is “Yes, and…
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