As marketers and business owners, there’s no shortage of shiny objects to grab our attention. That’s why when it comes to podcasting, it pays off to be deliberate. It’s easy to think you need a show simply because your competition has one, or without a clear...

Podcasting ROI: The problem with attribution
For the past 15–20 years, in the world of marketing, ROI has been everything. Teams have been expected to show clear, quantifiable returns for their efforts to justify budgets. If you’re considering a branded podcast, the stakes are even higher—working with a...
In-house vs. outsourced podcast production: what’s best for your business?
I’ve lost count of how many companies I’ve spoken to over the years who wanted to start a podcast, but just never got around to it. Or, they started, got a couple of episodes in, and then abandoned the project. It’s not that they didn’t have good ideas or great...
Is video podcasting right for your brand?
Over the past few years, video podcasts have grown in popularity, and this trend is not slowing down. YouTube is one of the most popular (if not the most popular) podcast listening platforms, according to sources like Backlinko and Edison Research. As of June...
How podcasting builds thought leadership in the coaching industry
“Thought leadership” is one of those buzzwords that makes most people want to roll their yes—it’s overused, and everyone seems to claim the title. Yet, in industries like coaching and training, standing out as a trusted expert is critical to attracting the right...
How much should it cost to produce a podcast?
You are likely here for one of three reasons: You are an individual looking to start a personal podcast and want an estimate of the costs. You represent a company and want to know what hiring a podcast production team costs. You are a podcaster, and you want to know...
Relationship marketing: Using podcasts to enhance customer relationships
Let's be real: coaching and training companies don’t just offer services—they offer transformation. And to get people to buy into that promise, trust is everything. Clients invest in you and your programs because they are confident you can help them grow. In fact,...
6 common pitfalls of the podcast planning process
Podcasting is a ton of work and it begins in the planning stage. Avoid these 6 common mistakes to get ahead of your competition.
Podcasting ideas for coaching and training companies (with examples)
Leadership & development, coaching, training programs—they all have one thing in common: they are businesses built on relationships. In order to grow these businesses, you need to learn how to scale your relationships, and podcasting offers a great solution. When...
Podcast analytics: how to measure and use metrics to make your show successful
Learn why you should care about podcast analytics, how to measure the success of your podcast, which podcast metrics matter, & how to use them.