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Perseverance is what propels one to heights of success. Keynote speaker and author John Livesay could have given up when he was starting with all the difficulties and challenges he encountered. However, he learned to be a lifeguard of his own life, and that’s what led his career to flourish. John talks about selling through storytelling and recounts how he persevered, used his gifts and skills and engaged himself to help people become good storytellers themselves which have allowed overflowing opportunities to come his way.
How fascinating it is that the person behind the voice over of most of our podcasts has such a brilliant mind. Screenwriter and podcast voice talent Chris Hazzard tells us the process of being a voice-over artist. He shares how his voice-over stint started from classrooms up to being heard by the world. As an avid podcast listener, he also talks about some things from his perspective and what he is looking for in a podcast. No one else can give such substantial points of view about podcasts other than someone who has been living in all corners of that world almost all his life.
In this world of polarity and contradictions, it is hard to find a space that would see from both perspectives. Robert Kandell welcomes the challenges and outrage of people with his podcast, Tuff Love. He takes us into his show, sharing its goals, while talking about how he does it differently. As a live podcaster, Robert shows us the ways a live show has taught him a number of things about himself as well as the humanity of making mistakes and learning from them.
The medium that entertains people and where they get knowledge and information from continues to evolve. From radio and television, we now have YouTube, Spotify, podcasting, and a lot more. As every single thing is being taken into the next level of technology, entrepreneurs have also found a gateway to grow their network and be heard more widely. On this episode, speaker, consultant, and filmmaker Chris Krimitsos talks about his podcast, the community he was able to build because of it, and other doorways of opportunities that opened for him. He shares inspiring stories from when he was starting and how everything grew to what it is today.
Every relationship has its own distinctive struggles and not one is faultless. Despite each struggle, what keeps a relationship tough and unyielding is love. Couples going through relationship challenges tend to fix it their way but when all else fails, Aleah Ava could be the one you need. A women’s love addiction mentor, recovering love addict, feeling advocate, and podcast host of Addicted To Love, she sheds light on the difference between love and love addiction and other aspects of it – absence of love, wounded relationships, and self-love.
We may all speak different languages, we may have different colors, different races, beliefs, and other distinctions, but we are all one. Kimchi Chow, host of the Asian Women of Power podcast targets to empower Asian Women. In her podcast, she aims at her fellow Asian Americans to encourage them to communicate their mind and have the courage to speak English without the fear of being mocked. Though her target audience is Asian American immigrants, surprisingly, she gained listeners from different parts of the world.
The beauty of podcasting is that it allows people to experience, listen, and hear a number of unique voices and stories that, in one way or another, improve us. Bob Roark, host of Business Leaders Podcast, shows exactly that as he tells us about his own show and his own unique goal and purpose that sets him apart from other podcasters. Interviewing CEOs and business leaders at the forefront, he spreads some great insights and tips for those who greatly need inspiration as they move their quest to become business owners of their own.
No man is an Island and you can’t make it to the end without building relationships. Carolyn Rivera, the host of The Carolyn Rivera Show, shares her thoughts about connecting and building relationships with people. When you want to be successful, you’ve got to fill in those gaps because everyone is going to have different skill sets that they would be bringing to the table. Carolyn highlights the significance of connecting with people regardless of where you are because from the jungle to the boardroom, those same skills are there.
The power of podcasting is that brings in a lot of value to everyone involved. Aaron Young of Laughlin Associates and host of The Unshackled Owner Podcast shares how podcasting has changed his life, his realizations about it reaching to others, and the lessons about the authentic connection with the community. He also talks about his company and the event they do twice a year, the Magnify Your Wealth Summit. Learning from great speakers in areas of business and investing, Aaron helps spread the wisdom that could make businesses stay healthy and grow.
One of our roles in our businesses is to stay on top of new technological things. Tom recently attended the Traffic & Conversion Summit 2019 in San Diego. He talks about the latest podcast news, digital marketing, the Traffic & Conversion Summit, and some of what he experienced at the most recent one. He also delves into the opening keynote to the conference which directly applies to the podcasting industry. If you want to know more about that, join us on this episode.
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Ambitious podcast pros (and aspiring pros!), this is your weekly deep dive and direct line to podcast mastery and what truly moves the needle to show success. Forget the fluff and the generic…
This year, in our live sessions, we've tackled every critical facet of the content creation ecosystem, starting with the absolute bedrock: Mindset and Foundation. Your hosts and mentors, Tracy Hazzard and Tom Hazzard; founders of the top independent podcast hosting and podcast AI production platform; have each recorded over 1500 podcast episodes, launched over 1200 shows guiding pros like you (and helped new creators avoid common pitfalls) through establishing a robust monetization strategy, building a scalable business model, and laser-focusing your unique brand story. We hammer home the non-negotiable importance of a clear mission, vision, and values to ensure your content generates authentic revenue.
To keep your show growing, we cut through the noise with Content Strategy and Planning. No more haphazard ideas—we equip you with a systematic approach. Our coaching covers everything from pinpointing your target audience and dissecting their pain points to building a robust content calendar that actually works. We break down how to ideate compelling topics, structure engaging episodes that hook listeners, and craft captivating show notes that drive real engagement. Plus, we introduce frameworks for evergreen content, ensuring your efforts keep paying dividends long after initial publication.
Production and Promotion are central themes because, let's be real, you need to sound and be seen like a pro. We demystify the technical aspects, exploring essential equipment, advanced recording techniques, and editing best practices for professional-grade audio. Beyond the mic, we dive deep into the art of promotion: effective launch strategies, leveraging social media like a boss, cross-promotion tactics, and SEO optimization for maximum discoverability. We show you how to repurpose content across platforms, extending your reach and impact without reinventing the wheel.
Understanding your audience's journey is paramount, leading us to Audience Engagement and Community Building. We equip you with strategies to cultivate a loyal listenership, drive those crucial reviews, and build a vibrant community around your brand. We unlock the power of interactive content, Q&A sessions, and leveraging listener feedback to refine your offerings and forge stronger connections.
Finally, we bring it all together with Monetization and Business Growth. We unveil diverse revenue streams beyond traditional sponsorships, including leveraging your podcast to sell products, services, and courses. We explore affiliate marketing, membership models, and the undeniable power of lead generation through your content. We provide the insights you need to scale your business, build a high-performing team, and optimize your processes for sustainable, explosive growth.
Our style? Energetic, direct, and relentlessly practical. We bring you real-world examples, personal anecdotes, and step-by-step guidance—all designed to ignite your action and deliver tangible results. Feed Your Brand isn't just about launching a podcast; it's about building a powerful media asset that fuels your business, amplifies your message, and solidifies your position as an authority in your field. Join us and unlock the immense potential of strategic content