Podcasting Business School

Today I'm Casting The Pod with my friend JJ Flizanes. . JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Elegant Bride, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11, the CW and KTLA. . Listen in as JJ and I discuss: . How she got her start in podcasting. . Her mindset around connecting with her audience. . Monetization strategies. . Her top tips from brand new podcasters. . Here is how you can connect with JJ: http://jjflizanes.com/ Join our FREE PODcastermind Facebook Group: www.LaunchFixGrow.com

Today I've got Chris Krimitsos Casting The Pod with us! . Chris is the man behind the Superbowl of podcasting The Podfest Multimedia Expo! . Check out episode 022 of Casting The Pod and listen as Chris and I discuss: . The origin story of Podfest. . Transferring podcasting skills to stage speaking skills. . What are the essential components of being a great presenter. . What should podcasters be focusing on right now to grow their show. . I had a blast talking with Chris on this episode! . I will be speaking at Podfest Expo.....let me know if you want to join me! Here is how you can connect with Chris: Website: https://podfestexpo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriskrimitsos/ Ready to launch your podcast? Join our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp for FREE for your first 30 days www.LaunchFixGrow.com

Today on Casting The Pod I'm going to introduce you to Michael Woodward. . Michael host's the jumbleThink Podcast where he interviews leading entrepreneurs about their journey of turning ideas and dreams into reality. The jumbleThink Podcast has even hit number one on iTunes for Business podcasts. . Listen to episode 021 of Casting The Pod where Michael and I discuss: . *The hardest part of his podcast journey so far. . *What he considers to be his smartest move as a podcaster. . *How to be a great guest on podcasts. . *His top tips for someone just getting started. . You are going to love Michael's energy and authenticity! Here is how you can connect with Michael: Website: www.jumblethink.com/podcast Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumblethink/id1200281336?mt=2 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mlwoodward07/

Today I had the honor of Casting The Pod with my friend Alison Donaghey! . Alison Donaghey is the host of The Alison Donaghey Show, a best selling author, a speaker, and a Cause and Effect Strategist. . Listen in on this interview as Alison and I discuss: . *Why she started a podcast. . *Who her ideal audience is. . *Her largest moment of growth as a podcaster. . *How to talk about deep and potentially abrasive topics on a podcast. . Alison is a seasoned veteran of both radio and podcasting and I know you are going to love this episode! Here is how you can connect with Alison: Website: www.dominothinking.com Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alison-donaghey-show/id1210211610?mt=2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominothinking Ready to launch your own podcast? Start your FREE 30 day trial inside our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp www.LaunchFixGrow.com

In today's episode of Casting The Pod I'm chatting with my friend Colin Morgan from The Daily Grind podcast! . With his show Colin dives into the entrepreneur's mind of how they got their start, some of the early behaviors they implemented to learn their craft, obstacles they had to overcome to get where they are, and how mentorship and self-education accelerated the process. . Listen to this interview as Colin and I discuss: . *What motivated him to start a podcast. . *His strategies for landing big guests for his show. . *How he's able to coordinate his 5 show per week schedule. . *The ONE tip that Colin gave me that has already been a complete game changer for me since we had our conversation. . If you are a new podcaster be sure to take great notes as you listen to this episode. . If you are an entrepreneur looking for a great #business podcast to listen to you are in the right place! Here is how you can connect with Colin: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-grind-business-podcast/id1296877231?mt=2 Website: dailygrindpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinmorgan.dgp/ Ready to launch your own podcast? Start your FREE 30 day trial inside of our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp www.LaunchFixGrow.com

Hold onto your hats my friends......I've found someone that can match me toe to toe with my energy levels! . Scott Carson (aka "the Note Guy) has been an active real estate investor since 2002 and solely focused on the note industry since 2008 where he buys and sells non-performing mortgages directly from banks and hedge funds from banks all across the country. . His podcast, The Note Closers Show, is all about helping other people replicate what he's done to be so successful. . During this interview Scott and I discussed: . *How he is using #livecasting to massively grow his audience and engagement. . *The one thing that he's doing with his #podcast right now that he wishes he had been doing from the very start. . *How to leverage a podcast to gain #business opportunities. . *His top tip for a brand new #podcaster Here is how you can connect with Scott after listening to this episode: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-note-closers-show-podcast/id1273885274?mt=2 Facebook: Facebook.com/1scottcarson Ready to launch your podcast? Start your FREE 30 Day trial inside of our PODcastermind community! www.LaunchFixGrow.com

One of my largest frustrations as a podcaster is knowing how I should be effectively marketing my shows so that I can connect my message to the ideal audience. . I was really excited to be connected to Steve Gordon for this interview because I was ready to pick his brain about all things podcast marketing! . Steve Gordon is a bestselling author and the host of The Unstoppable CEO Podcast and has written over 400 articles on marketing for service businesses. Through his firm, he helps service business entrepreneurs create leveraged marketing systems so they can spend less time on business development, and more time on what matters most. . Listen into this episode as Steve and I discuss: . *The fundamental things podcasters should be doing to market their show. . *His thoughts on podcast monetization. . *His best move as a podcaster so far. . *His top tip for someone that is just getting ready to launch a show. . This episode was HIGH value! . Here is how you can connect with Steve: . Website: https://unstoppableceo.net/castingthepod . Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsteve/ https://twitter.com/steve_gordon https://www.facebook.com/theunstoppableceo/ . Podcast: https://unstoppableceo.net/podcast/

Have you ever been out on a Saturday night listening to a local band and said "Damn......they are going to make it!"??? . That's kind of the same reaction I had when I was introduced to Cait Pearson. I instantly knew she had what it takes to be a podcasting superstar and a major influencer. . Listen in on this interview as Cait and I discuss: . *What motivated her to move all the way across the country and ignite her dream life scenario. . *The "WHY" behind her show and why that is so important. . *Her big break podcast interview with Sarah Centrella. . *Her top tip for someone that is just getting started with a podcast. . You are going to love Cait's energy and if you are like me you will immediately start to binge listen to her show. . After listening to this episode be sure to connect with Cait: . Website: http://www.caitpearson.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sheshungry/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-hungry-podcast/id1355528551?mt=2 Are you ready to launch your own podcast? Get a FREE 30 day trial inside of our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp www.LaunchFixGrow.com

As a podcaster it can be really easy to become too focused on the content and lose focus on our connection with the people we are trying to impact with that content. . In this episode I'm going to give you five strategies that I'm using to level up my connection with my audience so that I can create an army of POD-tastic Super Fans! . Ready to launch your own podcast? Get your FREE 30 Day Trial inside of our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp www.LaunchFixGrow.com

This week I had a chance to Cast The Pod with Doug Morneau. . Doug is a serial entrepreneur and marketer with 35 years of experience helping his clients move the sales dial. His first book Three Big Lies just became an international best seller. He is a speaker and the host of the Real Marketing Real Fast podcast. . I got SO MUCH value out of this interview personally and I know you will to! . Listen in as Doug and I cover: . *Strategies for podcasters to market their show and grow their audience. . *We DEEP DIVE on email lists including the major things you should and should not be doing with your email list. . *Doug's top tip for someone starting their own podcast. Here is how you can connect with Doug: Website: http://www.dougmorneau.com/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-marketing-real-fast/id1287371602?mt=2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmorneau/ His Book: http://www.dougmorneau.com/books/ Ready to launch YOUR Podcast? Get your FREE 30 day trial inside of our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp www.LaunchFixGrow.com

Do you ever feel like you've become something that doesn't truly represent who you really are at the core. . Maybe you need to UN-become what you are now and get back to the core of who you are meant to be! . Today's guest is Phoebe Mroczek. She's the host of the Unbecoming podcast and you are going to LOVE this interview. . With this interview we covered the following topics: . *What inspired Phoebe to start a podcast. . *The ideal type of person she is trying to serve with her show. . *What has been the hardest part so far? . *Her advice for someone that is just getting started. . I guarantee that you are going to enjoy this episode and you will probably become addicted to the Unbecoming podcast just like I am! . Here is how you can connect with Phoebe: . Website: phoebemroczek.com Podcast: unbecomingpodcast.com/itunes Instagram: instagram.com/phoebemroczek Ready to launch YOUR podcast? Get a FREE 30 day trial inside of our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp! www.LaunchFixGrow.com

One of the best ways to shorten your learning curve is to find someone that has a ton of experience and success in what you are trying to achieve and learn from them. . Thom Singer is a veteran podcaster with over 400 episodes under his belt and his show has been named one of the top eight business podcasts to check out by Inc magazine. . In this conversation I sat down and picked Thom's brain on: . What made him decide to start podcasting? . The thing that he wishes that he had been doing from the beginning with his show. . Leveraging his show to gain public speaking opportunities. . The hardest thing about podcasting so far. . The smartest move he's made with his show. . Thom is a lot of fun to hang out with and interview and I'm convinced that you will love this conversation. After listening to this episode be sure to connect with Thom: Website: https://thomsinger.com/ Podcast:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cool-things-entrepreneurs-do/id925379571?mt=2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomsinger/ Ready to get your message out there and start your own podcast? Head on over to www.LaunchFix.Grow.com and start your FREE 30 day trial inside of our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp.

This week I got a chance to Cast The Pod with my friend Jeremy Ryan Slate! . He is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, He studied literature at Oxford University, and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. Jeremy specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and Noteworthy and #26 in the business category. . Jeremy was named one of the top 26 podcast for entrepreneurs to listen to in 2017 by CIO Magazine and Millennial Influencer to follow in 2018 by Buzzfeed. . The Create Your Own Life Podcast has been downloaded almost a quarter of a million times. He's also a featured writer for Influencive and Business.com. After his success in podcasting, Jeremy and his wife, Brielle, founded Command Your Brand to help entrepreneurs get their message out by appearing as guests on podcasts. . You are going to LOVE this episode as JRS and I go deep into his podcasting journey! . After listening to this episode be sure to connect with Jeremy: . Listen to his podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918?mt=2 . Check out his website: https://commandyourbrand.media/ . Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate/

When it comes to podcasting it seems like getting started is the hardest part for most people. . In this episode Coach Justin Schenck is back to help you out with his best tips for successfully launching your podcast. . We talk about the fundamental things you need to have ready to launch a new show or re-launch your current show. . We also talk about the importance of getting ranked in iTunes and how to boost your position in those rankings. . If you are a podcaster you will get a lot out of this episode! . If you are a podcast listener you are going to enjoy the behind the scenes look at how I launched my new show. Ready to launch your own podcast and get your message out there? Head on over to www.LaunchFixGrow.com and start your FREE 30 day trial of our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp!

Zachary Babcock is living an amazing underdog story. He's gone from being in prison to podcasting and inspiring others and in this episode he's telling us how this happened. In this episode we cover: *His WHY behind his show. *The biggest lesson he's learned from launching a podcast. *Show growth strategies that are actually working. *Monetization strategies. and so much more! If you are a podcaster you are going to get so many takeaway tips from this episode! If you are a podcast listener you are going to get a unique behind the scenes look at Zachary's show Underdog Empowerment. Here is how to connect with Zachary: Website: https://underdogempowerment.com/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog-empowerment/id1373572178?mt=2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacharyjbabcock/ Ready to get your message out there with a podcast of your own? Try our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp for FREE for 30 days: www.LaunchFixGrow.com

I'm so excited to share this episode with you because I can honestly say that this is one of the best conversations I've ever had. . Rob Dionne is someone that I have a ton of respect for as a fellow podcaster and a great friend. He's the co-host of the highly successful Open Sky Fitness podcast along with his amazing wife Devon. . I came into this interview thinking that we were going to have a great conversation about podcasting with a lot of laughs along the way. This was 100% true.....but I what I wasn't expecting was to catch Rob at a moment in his life where he is re-thinking EVERYTHING and making some huge changes. . We dove DEEP into his mindset and the life events that are causing him to make these shifts. . Whether you are a podcaster or not......you are going to LOVE this episode. . Be sure to check out The Open Sky Fitness podcast and everything else Rob has to offer at http://openskyfitness.com/ Ready to get your message out there? Try out our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp for FREE for 30 days www.LaunchFix.Grow.com

This one is for all of my podcasters out there that are wondering if they should be going LIVE on social media. In this episode I tell you WHY this is a great idea and I give you FIVE tips to make sure you are nailing your live-cast and making the most of your time. Share this episode with a podcaster that you know! Ready to launch your own podcast?....or maybe you want to fix a few things so you can grow your audience? Get a FREE 30 Day Trial inside of our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp: www.LaunchFixGrow.com

I was SO excited to get to interview one of my favorite podcasters this week! . Award-winning broadcast journalist, speaker and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy is leading a movement to enjoy the news again. . She's founder and host of the daily news show, theNewsWorthy, where she combines more than a decade of journalism experience with her own voice and style to provide "fast, fair and fun" daily news updates in less than 10 minutes. She believes news doesn't have to be so depressing, boring or time-consuming! . In this episode Erica and I take a deep dive behind the scenes of her show and discuss: . Her motivation to quit her dream job as a broadcast journalist and start a podcast. . The growth strategies that have worked well for her so far. . How she's able to pull off a daily show where she can't pre record any episodes. . Her thoughts of monetizing her show. ........................... This interview was a lot of fun, and as a podcaster I got a lot out of it. . If you are looking for a daily news podcast to listen to be sure to subscribe to theNewsWorthy You can learn more about Erica's 10-minute daily news show at www.theNewsWorthy.com. Connect with Erica on social media: www.instagram.com/ericamandynews www.twitter.com/theNWpodcast www.facebook.com/EricaMandy Ready to launch(or re-launch) YOUR Podcast? Check out www.LaunchFixGrow.com and get a FREE 30 day trial inside of our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp

Chris "Drama" Pfaff is someone that has inspired me for a long time with his true underdog story. He's also the host of two of my favorite podcasts to listen to Short Story Long and Group Chat. So I was super pumped when he agreed to do an interview for me here on Casting The Pod. We dove deep for an hour on topics like: *What inspired him to launch both of his shows. *Has he ever thought about quitting? *His top tip for connecting with your audience. and.....I've got some amazing bonus content where he talks about who would win in an MMA match between himself and his cousin Rob Dyrdek. Here is the show link for Short Story Long: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/short-story-long/id1111787417?mt=2 Here is the show link for Group Chat: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/group-chat/id1311062310?mt=2 If you got any value from this episode please share it out!

We all know that we can learn from our mistakes.....and I've learned a LOT when it comes to podcasting! Today I'm covering my top FOUR epic fails that I've had when it comes to building my show The Million Pound Mission Podcast. If you are tired of having your own epic fail moments in podcasting then check out our Premiere Podcast Bootcamp and become a part of our Podcaster's Mastermind (PODcastermind!) Use this link to start a 30 Day FREE Trial: www.LaunchFixGrow.com

This week I'm bringing in my buddy Fat Dag...aka..Mike Daggett from The Whys Advice Podcast to drop some Pod-tastic knowledge on you! Mike's show is CRUSHING IT and during our interview we discussed: The key aspects of his podcast growth (over 2 million downloads so far!) His thoughts on monetization. Why he chose to do a Q&A format with no interviews. His methods of reaching out and connecting to his audience and adding extra value. Be sure to check out Mike's info at http://www.fatdag.com/ If you got any value from this episode there are three ways that you can say THANKS: Hit the SUBSCRIBE button. SHARE the show with someone you know. REVIEW the show on iTunes! Thank you for your support!

Justin Schenck is my podcast coach. He single handedly transformed my show from a podcast that did 12,000 downloads in year number one to doing over 100,000 downloads in year two. So I had to get his blessing before launching a new show! In this episode listen in as I pitch my idea to Coach Justin and get his advice on the key steps I should take to launch this new podcast. Are you ready to launch your own podcast? Or....maybe you already have but you are frustrated with how it's going so far (like I was!). Coach Justin and I have teamed up to create the Premiere Podcast Bootcamp and you can get your first 30 days for FREE. Check it out at www.LaunchFixGrow.com

This quick episode will deliver the origin story of this podcast. You will learn a little bit about: My podcasting journey so far. Why I almost quit podcasting after my first 50 episodes of The Million Pound Mission Podcast. The moment that changed everything for me. My goals for this show. If you enjoy this episode please share it out on your favorite social media platform! If you are ready to get your message out there and launch your own show check out my website: www.LaunchFixGrow.com