250 6 Pro Storytelling Tricks That Make Your Podcast More Memorable

250 6 Pro Storytelling Tricks That Make Your Podcast More Memorable

How to Tell Better Stories in Your Podcast: My Top Tips for Delivering Stories That Stick If you’ve been podcasting for a while, you’ve probably heard that you need to use more stories. Big stories, little stories, quick examples, personal moments. Stories help your...
248 Top 5 Podcast Strategies to Help Podcasters Take a Vacation

248 Top 5 Podcast Strategies to Help Podcasters Take a Vacation

Take a Break from Your Podcast Without Breaking Your Podcast Figuring out how to take time off from your podcast can be stressful. You’ve got a streak going, your listeners are loyal, and that little “published” tag every week feels pretty darn satisfying. But guess...
245 5 Types of Podcast Coaches (and How to Pick the Right One)

245 5 Types of Podcast Coaches (and How to Pick the Right One)

There are a lot of podcast coaches out there. You might be wondering if you need a podcast coach. That’s a good first question, but the next question should be, “What kind of podcast coach do I need?” Wait, there are different kinds of podcast...
241 Why People Pleasers Make the Worst Podcasters

241 Why People Pleasers Make the Worst Podcasters

How People Pleasing Is Killing Your Podcast If you’re a people pleaser, your podcast might be suffering. I know you’re a nice person. You want to be generous, welcoming, and supportive. You want your guests to feel comfortable, your team to feel empowered, and your...
238 How to Bridge the Trust Gap with Your Podcast

238 How to Bridge the Trust Gap with Your Podcast

How to Bridge the Trust Gap with Your Podcast Trust is in short supply these days. With AI-generated everything flooding our feeds, it’s getting harder and harder to tell if there’s a real, living, breathing human behind the message. Generic blogs,...
234 How Tiny Stories Build Big Trust with Podcast Listeners

234 How Tiny Stories Build Big Trust with Podcast Listeners

Not All Podcast Stories Need to Be Epic If you’ve been podcasting for more than a minute, you already know storytelling is a big part of the game. We’ve even talked about it before on this show—check out episodes 197 and 108 if you want a deeper dive into how to craft...
232 Are You Using the Wrong Podcast Format? Here’s How to Fix It

232 Are You Using the Wrong Podcast Format? Here’s How to Fix It

Choose the Right Podcast Format for Your Business Your podcast format shouldn’t be a default setting. If you want your podcast to help grow your business, boost authority, and generate leads, then your format has to be chosen with intention. In this episode, I...
225 Top Podcast Trends for 2025 Every Podcaster Needs to Know

225 Top Podcast Trends for 2025 Every Podcaster Needs to Know

Top Podcast Trends for 2025: What You Need to Know What will shape the podcast industry in 2025? Who the hell knows? But let’s pretend we’ve got a crystal ball and dig into the most likely trends coming our way. Before we look ahead, let’s take a quick glance back at...
223 How to Take a Break (Without Your Podcast Missing a Beat)

223 How to Take a Break (Without Your Podcast Missing a Beat)

Need a Podcast Holiday? Taking a break from podcasting doesn’t mean your show has to go dark. If you’re feeling the burn of podcast burnout, or you’re staring down a busy schedule and can’t imagine recording another episode, don’t worry. Even the most committed...
217 How to Give Yourself a Podcast Audit (and Improve Your ROI)

217 How to Give Yourself a Podcast Audit (and Improve Your ROI)

It’s Audit Time! Now, I know the word ‘audit’ might send shivers down your spine, but stick with me. This isn’t about government forms, spreadsheets or locating ancient receipts—this is about making sure your podcast is the powerhouse marketing tool...
216 How to Overcome the Fear of Niching Down Your Podcast

216 How to Overcome the Fear of Niching Down Your Podcast

Don’t Fear the Podcast Niche: Why Going Nice and Nichey Could Be Your Best Move Yet   Are you terrified of niching down your podcast? You’re not alone. I meet with a lot of podcasters and many of them hesitate, worried that narrowing their focus will limit...
214 Out of Fresh Podcast Topics Ideas? Do This Instead…

214 Out of Fresh Podcast Topics Ideas? Do This Instead…

ver feel like you’re running out of new podcast topic ideas? Maybe you feel like you’ve covered everything and your struggling to talk about something new. Well, let’s talk about why repetition isn’t just okay, but absolutely essential for your...
211 Tips for Podcast Hosts to Manage Guest Plugs Effectively

211 Tips for Podcast Hosts to Manage Guest Plugs Effectively

So, your guest wants to promote themself on your podcast… Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean you should. In this episode, I tackle a common pitfall that can derail your podcast’s flow and alienate your listeners: letting guests run...
210 3 Ways to Give Your Podcast a Refresh (without Pivoting)

210 3 Ways to Give Your Podcast a Refresh (without Pivoting)

Is Your Podcast Feeling a Little Stale? Has your podcast lost its luster? Here are 3 ways to breathe new life into your podcast without blowing up the entire thing.   1. Perform Maintenance on Key Communication Pieces First, let’s tackle the core elements...
208 How the Interview Podcast Model Could be Hurting You

208 How the Interview Podcast Model Could be Hurting You

If you have a podcast where you interview guests,  STOP. When you decided to get into podcasting you thought, it would be a great way to build your authority, grow your visibility, and improve your conversions. Awesome. And then you looked at the other podcasts out...
202 What’s the Most Powerful Way to Start a Podcast Interview?

202 What’s the Most Powerful Way to Start a Podcast Interview?

Don’t Blow Your Interview with the First Question! Instead, Captivate Your Audience from the Start In this episode, I want to convince you to NEVER start an episode with a LAME question again becasue it’s killing your podcast. Have you ever used these...
200 What Are Successful Podcasters Doing to Win at Podcasting?

200 What Are Successful Podcasters Doing to Win at Podcasting?

I’m taking a moment to celebrate a special milestone – our 200th episode! It’s been an incredible 7-year journey, and I want to share some valuable insights from this experience that can help you turn your podcast into a marketing machine for your...