252 How to Start a Podcast for Your Business in 2026 Without Wasting Time or Money
What’s the Best Way to Launch a Podcast For Your Business in 2026? If you’re starting a podcast for your business, the first step is clarity: what role the podcast plays in your business, who the ideal listener is, and what you want them to do after they listen....
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
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...
246 Make Your Podcast Path Crystal Clear: How to Turn Listeners into Clients (Fast)
Is it easy for a listener to go from your podcast to your offer? How many clicks does it take to book a call? Are your show notes, links, and CTAs doing their job? Book a free podcast coaching call The Podcast Treasure Hunt I Didn’t Want to Be On I recently...
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...
242 Should You Do Interview or Solo Podcast Episodes? (The Great Podcast Format Debate)
If you’re podcasting for business, at some point you’ve probably wondered: What’s the best podcast format — interview or solo? I’ve coached hundreds of entrepreneurs through this exact decision, and here’s the truth: your podcast isn’t about you. It’s about your...
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...
239 Top 3 Podcasting Tips for Real Estate Agents Who Want More Clients
How Realtors Make Their Podcast Their #1 Marketing Tool The real estate industry is crowded and noisy. Your face might be on bus stops and benches, but that doesn’t mean people know what makes you different. That’s where podcasting comes in. In this episode of Just...
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,...
235 Podcast Content Goldmine: How to Find Winning Topics in Your Meetings
How to Turn Past Meetings Into Podcast Gold If you’re stuck wondering what your next podcast episode should be about, you’re not alone. It happens to every podcaster at some point. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to sit there staring...
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
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...
229 Want to Turn Podcast Listeners into Leads? Use This Engagement Strategy
Stop Talking. Start Engaging. How to Spark Real Conversations with Your Podcast Audience Your podcast shouldn’t be a one-way street. If your audience is only passively listening and never engaging, you’re missing a massive opportunity. And no, just hoping people will...
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)
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...
221 How to Turn Your Podcast Intro into a Podcast Promise (and Why You Should!)
How to Start Your Podcast with a Strong, Listener-Grabbing Intro Today, I’m tackling something that could make or break your listener retention: your podcast intro. Every podcaster knows they have just 30 seconds to convince a new listener to stick around, but I still...
220 Want to Turn Podcast Listeners into Customers? Here’s The CTA You Need
One of my first questions when I meet a new podcaster is “Why?” Why are you podcasting? Surprisingly – this stumps a lot of podcasters. Especially when I encourage them to dig a little deeper on the Why. For example, if you’re an...
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
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…
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...
213 How to Use the Power of Repetition to Make Your Podcast More Memorable
Do you want your podcast to be remembered, understood, and trusted? Then it’s time to embrace the secret weapon of the world’s most compelling speakers: repetition. That’s right, repetition. Repetition isn’t just a broken record; it’s a powerful...
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)
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...
209 How to Improve Your Podcast Interview Skills with ‘Expander Questions’
You’ve got an awesome guest booked for your podcast. They look fantastic on paper, credentials galore. But when the interview mic gets hot, things fall flat. Short, one-word answers leave you wondering if you’ll have to pull the pin on the whole episode....
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...
204 Bored with Podcasting? Here’s How to Tell if It’s Time to Quit Your Podcast
Bored with Podcasting?Here’s How to Tell if It’s Time to Quit Your Podcast Are you still in love with our podcast… or are you getting kind of bored? Before you kick your podcast to the curb, let’s take a step back and see if there is any...
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...
201 5 Ways to Pivot Your Podcast for a Better Return on Your Investment
This is a reality check-in. How’s your podcast performing? Is it getting you the results you were hoping for? Or, is it stuck in the mud? Stealing time and not delivering leads or helping you convert with greater ease? Maybe you’ve even considered...
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...
