Welcome to the grand finale of our 8-step masterclass!

You’ve successfully executed the full Pod O'Clock playbook: Networking, Preparing, Recording, Editing, Uploading, Following Up, and Marketing. Now, host Vincent A. Lanci reveals the final step, Step 8: Rinse, Repeat, and Enjoy.

This episode is dedicated to turning your hard work into a sustainable, automated machine designed for long-term success—without the burnout. We shift focus from production to perpetuation, ensuring you stay consistent and actually enjoy the journey.

In this must-listen to show, we cover:

• The Power of Batching: How to strategically block time to eliminate inefficiency and transform your chaotic workflow into a predictable system.
• Workflow Automation: Simple, accessible tools and templates that automate repetitive tasks (like show notes and scheduling) so you can focus on creativity.
• Beating the Burnout Barrier: Strategies for setting realistic expectations and adopting a "Micro-Goal" mindset to find joy and motivation in every step of the process.
• The End-of-Episode Debrief: A quick, essential checklist to run after every release to ensure continuous learning and refinement.

Consider this your graduation day! Listen now, lock in your sustainable podcasting cycle, and then tune in next week for our final interview of the season with Bruce Wawrzyniak (Host of the top 2% global podcast, Now Hear This Entertainment), followed by our full Season Finale, where we recap, look ahead, and discuss your next steps in growth, monetization, and partnerships. 

Remember to subscribe for the next step in the process and more interviews with expert guests.

Podcast Resources:

• To start podcasting today, head to www.ComingAlivePodcastProduction.com.
• Order your copy of the I Want to Start a Podcast: Official Podcast Launch Workbook here.

Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
For all inquiries, email Danica at [email protected]

We’re almost at the finish line! Before we tackle Step 8 next week, this episode is a crucial check-in on the most important factor in podcast success: endurance. You have the process down, but do you have the passion to continue?

We sit down again with Kathleen D. DePrizio, the Head of the Marine Division for the world's eighth largest global container carrier and the visionary behind two successful shows, ShoreSide Operational and SSO Coaching76.

Kathleen’s career is a masterclass in long-term commitment. She shares the executive-level mindset required to launch, grow, and sustain a content platform, even when managing global logistics. If you’ve ever felt like quitting your show, this is the episode that will reignite your drive.

This episode also serves as a reminder that there will never be a perfect podcast episode. Tune in to learn what happened during their first recording.

In this inspiring episode, we discuss the mindset and motivation required for long-term growth:

• The Struggle is Real: Kathleen shares the biggest struggles she has personally encountered in the podcasting world and what drives her passion to continue despite her demanding corporate role.
• The Power of the Pause: We tackle the tough truth: taking breaks are okay, as long as you keep going. Learn how to gracefully step away and come back without losing momentum.
• The Reward of Visibility: Kathleen explains the profound professional and personal reward of getting your voice out there and how building transparency through her shows has directly benefited her global business.
• The Two-Show Engine: We dive deeper into why she launched two distinct shows and the lessons in efficiency and audience segmentation that came from running both.
• Finding Your Success Metric: Why focusing on "everyone else's process is wrong" and how finding what truly works for your unique business and voice is the key to building an audience that lasts.

Tune in to get the final burst of motivation you need before we close out our 8-step process next week!

Remember to subscribe for the next step in the process and more interviews with expert guests.

Podcast Resources:

• To start podcasting today, head to www.ComingAlivePodcastProduction.com.
• Order your copy of the I Want to Start a Podcast: Official Podcast Launch Workbook here.

Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
For all inquiries, email Danica at [email protected]

You’ve mastered the art of creation—now it’s time to master the art of visibility!

You’ve successfully completed the first six steps of our podcast system: Networking, Preparing, Recording, Editing, Uploading, and the crucial Follow-Up (which Debbie Lundberg and Barb Zant spoke to so well on The Business of Life Master Class last week!). Now, we focus on making sure all that hard work gets heard.

This week on Pod O'Clock, we tackle Step 7 of 8: Marketing. This is the single most essential step for converting your polished audio into a growing subscriber base. We'll show you how to move beyond simply posting to actively drawing listeners to your feed.

In this tactical, high-value episode, you will learn:

• What are the three pillars of Podcast Marketing?
• The Power of the Snippet: How to create short, addictive video clips (Audiograms) optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and LinkedIn to generate "try before you buy" clicks.
• Internal Marketing Hacks: The simple, zero-cost Call-to-Action (CTA) strategies you must use in every episode to boost reviews and drive shares.
• The Guest Leverage Strategy: The most effective way to partner with your guests to instantly unlock their audience and grow your show.
• SEO for the Ear: How to weaponize your episode titles and descriptions with keywords to dominate search results inside podcast apps and Google.
• Content Repurposing: Turning one episode into five pieces of content (blog posts, emails, social graphics) to maximize your reach without burning out.

Stop waiting for listeners to find you—go out and get them!

Next week, we wrap up the entire system with Step 8: Rinse, Repeat, and Enjoy!

Remember to subscribe for the next step in the process and more interviews with expert guests.

Podcast Resources:

• To start podcasting today, head to www.ComingAlivePodcastProduction.com.
• Order your copy of the I Want to Start a Podcast: Official Podcast Launch Workbook here.

Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
For all inquiries, email Danica at [email protected]

Welcome back to Pod O'Clock! We’re diving deep into the art of sustainable, high-impact podcasting with two masters of the craft: Debbie Lundberg and Barb Zant, the co-hosts of The Business Of Life Master Class Podcast (TBOL).

Debbie and Barb have achieved what many dream of: a dynamic show that’s thrived for six seasons and over 250 episodes, all while keeping every single episode concise, powerful, and 25 minutes or less! This conversation is a goldmine of veteran insight, showing you how efficiency can drive massive growth.

In this episode, you will learn the blueprint for their success, including:

• The Power of Constraint: How the less than 25-minute format and its unique "Podcast 4" question structure force excellence and drive listener retention.
• Lessons from Six Seasons: Their most valuable takeaways, how their show has evolved, and the "kindly direct" advice they have for new and established podcasters.
• Strategic Launch & Growth: What critical elements must be in place before you launch to ensure sustainable success, and how to identify your unique positioning in a crowded audio landscape.
• Media Veteran's Edge: Barb Zant, a 25-year media strategist, reveals the specific promotional channels that deliver the best ROI for audience growth and the common marketing mistakes that waste podcasters' time and resources.
• Future-Proofing Your Show: Their expert perspectives on how podcast monetization and the integration with other media platforms are changing, creating new opportunities for creators today.

If you are looking to build a podcast that lasts, grows consistently, and respects your listeners' time, this episode delivers the proven strategies from the hosts who walk the walk.

In case you missed the last show, Vincent A. Lanci discussed the most overlooked part of the podcast process. See you next time, right here, on Pod O'Clock.

Remember to subscribe for the next step in the process and more interviews with expert guests.

Podcast Resources:

• To start podcasting today, head to www.ComingAlivePodcastProduction.com.
• Order your copy of the I Want to Start a Podcast: Official Podcast Launch Workbook here.

Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
For all inquiries, email Danica at [email protected]

You put in the work: you booked the guest, you had the conversation, and you hit "publish." But if you think your job is done, you're missing out on the biggest opportunity for growth and networking.

This week on Pod O'Clock, we're diving into Step 6 of our 8-step process: The Follow Up. This is arguably the most overlooked step in podcasting, but it's where long-term partnerships, referrals, and true audience growth are forged.
Following our conversation last week with Kenny Lange of "Winners Find a Way," we’re applying that winning strategy to building lasting relationships. 

We'll show you how to move beyond a simple "thank you" email and build an engine for continuous support.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The 48-Hour Rule and 7-Day Rule: Why timely communication is critical to securing guest promotion and future opportunities.
• The "Value Stack" Follow-Up: How to provide tailored, shareable assets that make it easy (and desirable) for your guest to promote the episode.
• Turning Guests into Referrals: Strategies for gently asking your guests for future introductions to other high-value contacts.
• The Post-Publish Check-In: Why you should follow up after the episode has been live for a few weeks to solidify the relationship.

Stop letting valuable connections disappear after the recording ends. Master the follow-up and unlock the next level of growth for your show!

Next episode, we'll dive into the journeys of Debbie Lundberg and Barb Zant with their show, The Business of Life Masterclass, before moving on to Step 7.

Remember to subscribe for the next step in the process and more interviews with expert guests.

Podcast Resources:

• To start podcasting today, head to www.ComingAlivePodcastProduction.com.
• Order your copy of the I Want to Start a Podcast: Official Podcast Launch Workbook here.

Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
For all inquiries, email Danica at [email protected]

Want to stop doing surface-level interviews and start creating episodes that truly transform your listeners? This is your masterclass.

In this episode, we're joined by Kenny Lange, host of the How Leaders Think podcast, a coach who has helped organizations achieve massive growth, and a leader on a mission to positively impact 10,000 kids outside of his podcast goals!

Kenny's approach to leading, coaching, and hosting is all about renewing your mind and unlocking new ways of thinking—and it's a powerful lesson for every podcaster.

We dive deep into his main theme of the interview process and discuss how hosts can move beyond the typical Q&A format to cultivate meaningful, growth-oriented conversations.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The "Prep Paradox": How to research your guest effectively without over-preparing and sounding like you're just reading their bio.
• Kenny's Mindset Framework: The mental shift you need to make before hitting record to ensure the conversation has maximum impact on your audience.
• Unlocking Deeper Stories: Specific questions and listening techniques to get successful guests, like Kenny, to open up about their biggest lessons and vulnerabilities.
• Growth Through Service: How Kenny's powerful personal mission (impacting 10,000 kids!) fuels his show's content and why having a "why" beyond downloads is essential for long-term podcast success.

Don't just talk at your guests; learn how to think with them to create truly transformative content.

Remember to subscribe for the next step in the process and more interviews with expert guests.

Podcast Resources:

• To start podcasting today, head to www.ComingAlivePodcastProduction.com.
• Order your copy of the I Want to Start a Podcast: Official Podcast Launch Workbook here.

Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
For all inquiries, email Danica at [email protected]

We have listened to your feedback - you want to see solo episodes, too!

This week, Host Vincent A. Lanci dives into 5 major benefits of becoming a podcast guest, where to find potential shows to guest on, and HOW to reach out to the host.

No matter your path in life, podcast guest appearances have become more successful than traditional media or print. Learn all about how to level up your story or message today.

Remember to subscribe for the next step in the process and more interviews with expert guests.

Podcast Resources:

• To start podcasting today, head to www.ComingAlivePodcastProduction.com.
• Order your copy of the I Want to Start a Podcast: Official Podcast Launch Workbook here.

Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
For all inquiries, email Danica at [email protected]

You've planned, you've recorded, you've edited... now it's time to unleash your podcast to the world!

This week on Pod O'Clock, we're diving into Step 5 of our 8-step process: Uploading Your Show. We'll demystify the crucial role of podcast hosting providers – your show's internet home base – and break down exactly how your episodes get from your computer to every listening app worldwide.

We'll cover:

• Choosing the right podcast host (and what to look for).
• Prepping your audio and show notes for maximum impact.
• A step-by-step walkthrough of the upload process.
• Why your episode description is a powerful secret weapon for discoverability and engagement.

Don't let this step intimidate you. Get ready to hit that publish button with confidence and share your voice with your audience!

Remember to subscribe for the next step in the process and more interviews with expert guests.

Podcast Resources:

• To start podcasting today, head to www.ComingAlivePodcastProduction.com.
• Order your copy of the I Want to Start a Podcast: Official Podcast Launch Workbook here.

Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
For all inquiries, email Danica at [email protected]

You have learned half of the podcast process so far as we break for an interview with a Top 10% Global Host for you to learn from. Welcome the Host of Developing the Leader Within, Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, streaming on all platforms now.

Meet our guest: "I host the Award-Winning Developing the Leader Within Podcast. On the DTLW Podcast, I share real-world leadership lessons shaped by my personal experiences, challenges, and victories. Having overcome significant obstacles, including 26 years of Naval service, I know what it takes to lead with resilience and authenticity. Tune in for insights on leadership, growth, thriving in adversity, and entrepreneurship, whether you're leading a team or just leading your life."

Show Theme: Focusing on and building your podcast community

Remember to subscribe for the next step in the process and more interviews with expert guests.

Podcast Resources:

• To start podcasting today, head to www.ComingAlivePodcastProduction.com.
• Order your copy of the I Want to Start a Podcast: Official Podcast Launch Workbook here.

Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
For all inquiries, email Danica at [email protected]

Welcome back to Pod O'Clock. Catch up with Season 1 - full season available now.

Remember to subscribe for the next step in the process and more interviews with expert guests.

Podcast Resources:

• To start podcasting today, head to www.ComingAlivePodcastProduction.com.
• Order your copy of the I Want to Start a Podcast: Official Podcast Launch Workbook here.

Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
For all inquiries, email Danica at [email protected]