In this episode, I share why podcasting conferences still matter in 2026. Attending podcast-focused conferences has shaped my entire career. From the early days of missing the very first podcasting events to the way conferences eventually accelerated my growth, my relationships, and my income, this episode is a reflection on why rooms full of podcasters change everything.

For the first few years of my podcasting journey, I was creating alongside others, but I was not yet connected to the larger community of podcasters who lived and breathed this medium the way I did. That changed the moment I started attending podcasting conferences.

In this episode, I walk you through:

I also share a recent conversation with Nick Pavlidis, CEO of PodFest Expo, where we talk about:

Key ideas from this episode

Resources and links mentioned

PodFest Expo

https://podfestexpo.com

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Podcast Hall of Fame

https://podcasthall.com

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