Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Dave Polykoff, the founder of Zenpost and the Personal Brand Blueprint podcast.

Polykoff discusses the importance of content creation and personal branding for busy founders, sharing insights into how he streamlined his content creation process through Zenpost, a done-for-you content service. The conversation explores the benefits of podcasting as a business model and how to develop a distinctive hosting style. Polykoff also discusses the comprehensive use of Notion for managing content workflows and automations. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of having a clear mission and strategy for personal branding.

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Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your own podcast. In this episode, Tom welcomes Dave Jackson, a podcasting veteran and educator. Dave Jackson is the head of podcasting at Podpage and the founder of the School of Podcasting. He is also an author and a member of the Podcast Hall of Fame.

Join Tom Fox as he welcomes Dave Jackson, a podcasting pioneer, to discuss the evolution of podcasting from its early days to the present. Dave shares his journey from chiseling podcasts out of stone to becoming a key figure at Podpage, a platform that enhances the listener experience. With insights into monetization, community building, and maintaining integrity, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring podcasters.

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Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your podcast. Last time, we had Rory Paquette, host of several podcasts, including The Podcaster Nation and The Power of Man. Today, Rory interviews Tom about his experiences in podcasting. This podcast first appeared on The Podcast Nation.

Tom shares his journey from practicing law to becoming a prominent figure in the field of legal and regulatory compliance podcasting. He discusses the creation and growth of his Compliance Podcast Network, his unique strategy of integrating compliance lessons into diverse topics like Star Trek and Sherlock Holmes, and how he effectively monetizes his content. Tom also highlights the importance of social media assets and offers insightful advice for indie podcasters. Listeners will gain valuable insights into niche podcasting, content creation, and monetization strategies.

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Rory Paquette on Facebook

The Power of Man podcast

The Podcast Nation podcast

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Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your podcast. In this episode, Tom welcomes Rory Paquette, host of several podcasts, including The Podcaster Nation and Power of Man.

Rory shares his journey from sales to podcasting and his mission to elevate and unify the podcasting community. He discusses the challenges and successes of his various shows, the importance of creating a safe space for men to be vulnerable, and his belief that every business should have a podcast. Rory also provides insights into what makes a good podcast host, the value of engaging with social media, and his experiences with PodMatch. The conversation examines the impact of his work on listeners and the broader podcasting community.

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Rory Paquette on Facebook

The Power of Man Podcast

The Podcast Nation Podcast

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Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your podcast. In this episode, Tom welcomes Robert Riggs, a true crime podcaster who uses AI in his entire podcast production process.

Originally from Paris, Texas, Robert Riggs embarked on his professional journey with aspirations in architecture, studying at Texas A&M University. However, his career trajectory took a transformative turn after his experience with a congressional committee, where the exposure to the power and impact of journalism ignited a new passion within him. Encouraged by notable figures such as CBS correspondent Bob Schieffer, Riggs shifted his focus to television journalism, where he spent over 30 successful years uncovering and sharing crucial stories with the public. Despite his initial pursuit of architecture, Riggs’s experiences in politics and media unveiled his true calling in journalism, leading to a distinguished career that combined his creative talents with a commitment to investigative reporting.

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Texas Crime Stories on Amazon.com

Freed To Kill (YouTube)

True Crime Reporter Podcast

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True Crime Reporter on Facebook

Robert Riggs on LinkedIn

True Crime Reporter on Instagram

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Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your podcast. In this episode, Tom welcomes Jeff Dwoskin, co-founder of Stampede Social, for an in-depth discussion on the latest trends in social media strategy that impact podcasters.

They delve into Facebook’s newest report, the Widely Viewed Content Report, revealing that the platform’s algorithm increasingly favors posts without external links. With only 2% of posts containing links getting significant views, Jeff shares several actionable strategies for podcasters to increase organic reach, such as using DM automation tools like Stampede Social for sharing content links. They also explore the potential for ongoing engagement with listeners through direct messaging (DM), transforming casual followers into engaged fans. Jeff provides insights on the importance of updating giveaways and calls to action to maintain audience interest and hints at upcoming features for Stampede Social in 2025. Lastly, Jeff touches upon the podcast conference scene, sharing his potential plans for attending events like Podcast Movement in Dallas.

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Jeff Dwoskin on Linkedin

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Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting and gets ready to be inspired to start your own podcast. In this episode, Tom visits Arielle Nissenblatt, a podcasting expert with a rich career journey that includes Squadcast, Castbox, Descript, and Audily roles.

Arielle shares her love for podcasts, which began as a listener and turned her passion into a career through relentless networking, starting a podcast studio, and eventually working for various podcast companies. Arielle talks about her current role at Audily, where she heads the Pinwheel division, focusing on chat casts and B2B podcast production. She emphasizes the importance of creating high-value content and the flexible use of various formats to engage target audiences effectively.

The conversation delves into the international podcast scene, noting differences in enthusiasm and advertising prevalence between the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Arielle also highlights her strategies for successfully navigating podcast conferences and the importance of staying active on platforms like LinkedIn. For businesses looking to leverage podcasts, she offers insights into making content that resonates with audiences and potential advertisers. The episode is a treasure trove of tips and trends for both new and seasoned podcasters.

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Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your podcast. In this episode, Tom is joined by Bubba Startz, a South Dakota-based podcaster with a deep passion for local music and community engagement.

Bubba shares how his initial foray into podcasting began to showcase his friends in the local music scene and has since expanded into a multi-channel network featured on the C-Suite Radio Network. Bubba emphasizes the importance of using technology to build personal connections, even in sparsely populated areas. He outlines his various projects under ‘The Scene Projects’ umbrella, including the Songwriter Showcase and the Get Better Together series, as vehicles to bring local talent into the spotlight and foster a sense of community. Bubba also touches on his political podcast efforts to hold local and state representatives accountable and engage the public in meaningful political discourse.

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Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your podcast. Today, we begin a three-part series on honoring excellence in podcasting and the Agora Awards. In this second episode celebrating the Compliance Podcast Network Agora Awards, host Nick Gallo introduces four guests and hosts of their own podcasts: Mike Volkov, Matt Kelly, Mike DeBernardis, and Karen Woody.

In this episode, we stress the importance of being listenable and engaging rather than rigidly adhering to a set script when discussing compliance issues. Reflecting on experiences from 14 to 15 years ago, it’s clear that a heavily scripted approach can fall short. All our guests agree that a more conversational format resonates better with audiences. We focus on meaningful dialogues, keep episodes concise, typically around 20 minutes, and highlight the value of slowing down and prioritizing listener engagement over extensive, pre-planned talking points.

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Matt Kelly

Compliance into the Weeds

Everything Compliance

Karen Woody

The Woody Report

Classroom Insiders

Succession-the Final Season

Everything Compliance

Mike DeBernardis

All Things Investigation

Mike Volkov

Corruption, Crime and Compliance

Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your podcast. Today, we begin a three-part series on honoring excellence in podcasting and the Agora Awards. We visit with Ajay Shamdasani and Jonathan Armstrong, both award-winning international podcasters.

In this inaugural episode of the Compliance Podcast Network Agora Awards, Tom introduces two guests, Ajay Shamdasani and Jonathan Armstrong, both leaders in compliance and podcasting. Ajay, a veteran writer, editor, and researcher based in Hong Kong, discusses his background, the inception of his podcasting career, and the themes explored in his shows Regulatory Ramblings and Reglex Perspectives. His approach emphasizes the art of conversation and engaging discussions on law, regulation, and technology.

Jonathan Armstrong, a UK data privacy and protection expert, shares insights into his podcasting journey with shows like Life with GDPR and Tech Law 10. He elaborates on how his background in broadcasting as a child influenced his podcasting style today. The conversation explores the role of podcasting in compliance, the challenges and rewards of starting and maintaining a podcast, and key moments from their podcasting careers, including hard-hitting episodes on modern slavery and AI.

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Ajay Shamdasani

Regulatory Ramblings (a joint production of HKU’s Faculty of Law and FinTech Academy)

The Reglex Perspective (produced by Reglex)

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Heart of the Matter (produced by Conventus Law)

Jonathan Armstrong

Life with GDPR

Tech 10 Law

Punter Southall

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