Podcast Junkies

In this episode, online renaissance man Greg Hickman brings his passion for adventure straight into the world of Podcast Junkies. With a free-flowing conversation covering everything from old school hip-hop and mountain biking, what his new favorite conference format looks like, and how the importance of mobile continues to increase. He touches on the start of his second podcast and ultimately breaks down why he does what he does. Good peepz.

Show Highlights

3:05 - Incorporating all his skill set in an effort to be the most well-rounded

3:55 - Beauty of the Next Desk

7:15 - Growing up on the East Coast and old school hip hop

9:14 - The journey of a music podcast

11:05 - Why Mobile Mixed is on a "Freakin' Misson'

14:15 - The importance of a mobile strategy for your business

16:40 - parallels with podcasting and mobile?

18:55 - Everyone's doing the same type of podcast now

23:10 - Some of Mobile Mixed's best episodes, and the mix of interviews and solo shows

26:25 - How you measure success and why iTunes is only one measure

27:30 - Approaching a podcast from a strategic perspective and avatars

31:10 - Find your hardcore fans because you can' make everyone happy

33:40 - Why Hover & Ting are not knocking down my door

36:50 - Chris Ducker's Tropical Think Tank

40:10 - Greg is speaking all over the place

45:20 - How to run a better presentation

46:40 - Single track conferences is where it's at

50:40 - The transition from Corporate to Entrepreneur

55:40 - Being proudly employable vs. proudly unemployable

58:00 - Why Greg does what he does

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/5

In this episode, online renaissance man Greg Hickman brings his passion for adventure straight into the world of Podcast Junkies. With a free-flowing conversation covering everything from old school hip-hop and mountain biking, what his new favorite conference format looks like, and how the importance of mobile continues to increase. He touches on the start of his second podcast and ultimately breaks down why he does what he does. Good peepz.

Show Highlights

3:05 - Incorporating all his skill set in an effort to be the most well-rounded

3:55 - Beauty of the Next Desk

7:15 - Growing up on the East Coast and old school hip hop

9:14 - The journey of a music podcast

11:05 - Why Mobile Mixed is on a "Freakin' Misson'

14:15 - The importance of a mobile strategy for your business

16:40 - parallels with podcasting and mobile?

18:55 - Everyone's doing the same type of podcast now

23:10 - Some of Mobile Mixed's best episodes, and the mix of interviews and solo shows

26:25 - How you measure success and why iTunes is only one measure

27:30 - Approaching a podcast from a strategic perspective and avatars

31:10 - Find your hardcore fans because you can' make everyone happy

33:40 - Why Hover & Ting are not knocking down my door

36:50 - Chris Ducker's Tropical Think Tank

40:10 - Greg is speaking all over the place

45:20 - How to run a better presentation

46:40 - Single track conferences is where it's at

50:40 - The transition from Corporate to Entrepreneur

55:40 - Being proudly employable vs. proudly unemployable

58:00 - Why Greg does what he does

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/5

Cynthia Sanchez is as interesting as she is charming. After a career as on oncology nurse, she managed to go from blogging to consulting, and on to podcasting. Along the way, she became schooled in the ins and outs of Pinterest and has leveraged to a position as a subject matter expert, being asked to speak at internet marketing conferences around the world. She talks about her start, her family and future plans.

Show Highlights

05:10 - The birth of Oh So Pinteresting

07:05 - The wonders of New Media Expo

09:35 - Which shows got Cynthia started on podcasting

11:00 - Family time with podcasts

13:30 - Listening to mom on her own podcast

15:20 - Celebrating the 50th Episode

16:45 - Being a fan at New Media Expo NYC

19:10 - Mobile podcasting is fun, and the benefits of the podcast purse

22:15 - Building automation into the production schedule

24:40 - At Pinterest's headquarters

25:55 - The evolution of Pinterest as a business tool and a surprising letter in the mail

29:30 - Benefits of a Rich Pin on Pinterest

34:15 - Positive effects of podcasting leading to finding your voice

36:25 - Getting better with speaking and unique presentations

42:35 - How podcasters can leverage Pinterest, and how to leverage video and sound with YouTube and Soundcloud

46:30 - The work that goes into each episode

48:15 - Masterminding podcast ideas

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/4

Cynthia Sanchez is as interesting as she is charming. After a career as on oncology nurse, she managed to go from blogging to consulting, and on to podcasting. Along the way, she became schooled in the ins and outs of Pinterest and has leveraged to a position as a subject matter expert, being asked to speak at internet marketing conferences around the world. She talks about her start, her family and future plans.

Show Highlights

05:10 - The birth of Oh So Pinteresting

07:05 - The wonders of New Media Expo

09:35 - Which shows got Cynthia started on podcasting

11:00 - Family time with podcasts

13:30 - Listening to mom on her own podcast

15:20 - Celebrating the 50th Episode

16:45 - Being a fan at New Media Expo NYC

19:10 - Mobile podcasting is fun, and the benefits of the podcast purse

22:15 - Building automation into the production schedule

24:40 - At Pinterest's headquarters

25:55 - The evolution of Pinterest as a business tool and a surprising letter in the mail

29:30 - Benefits of a Rich Pin on Pinterest

34:15 - Positive effects of podcasting leading to finding your voice

36:25 - Getting better with speaking and unique presentations

42:35 - How podcasters can leverage Pinterest, and how to leverage video and sound with YouTube and Soundcloud

46:30 - The work that goes into each episode

48:15 - Masterminding podcast ideas

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/4

In today’s episode we have the privilege of speaking with Jeff Brown. With over 26 years of broadcasting experience, Jeff has a ton of history in the field and drops a ton of knowledge on us. He's also the founder of Podcaster Academy and we get deep into why he created this incredibly useful resource. With a voice tailor-made for radio, Jeff is an engaging, insightful and funny guest. The show includes a Miley Cyrus reference, and a touching moment with a caller contemplating suicide back during his radio days.

Show Highlights

05:25 - The story of Dan and Alex

06:00 - Jeff's intro into podcasting

07:50 - Nashville and the music biz

10:55 - Jeff's first foray into podcasts

14:45 - The birth of The Read to Lead podcast

18:05 - Dan Miller synchronicities

22:10 - Applying his Creative Director skillset

24:15 - The importance of evergreen podcasts

26:30 - Why Jeff created Podcaster Academy

27:35 - Producing live concert events

30:25 - Fond memories of Nashville and the random Miley Cyrus reference

31:45 - Jeff has a tough conversation with a caller

33:10 - Jeff answers whether this is his calling

35:35 - Speaking at Podcast Movement

43:50 - There's no going back to the 9-5

44:45 - The value of Podcaster Academy

52:50 - You can't be in it for the money

55:30 - Geeking out on podcast headphones

58:55 - Apple CarPlay and the future of radio

60:20 - Getting ready for the zombie apocalypse

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/3

In today’s episode we have the privilege of speaking with Jeff Brown. With over 26 years of broadcasting experience, Jeff has a ton of history in the field and drops a ton of knowledge on us. He's also the founder of Podcaster Academy and we get deep into why he created this incredibly useful resource. With a voice tailor-made for radio, Jeff is an engaging, insightful and funny guest. The show includes a Miley Cyrus reference, and a touching moment with a caller contemplating suicide back during his radio days.

Show Highlights

05:25 - The story of Dan and Alex

06:00 - Jeff's intro into podcasting

07:50 - Nashville and the music biz

10:55 - Jeff's first foray into podcasts

14:45 - The birth of The Read to Lead podcast

18:05 - Dan Miller synchronicities

22:10 - Applying his Creative Director skillset

24:15 - The importance of evergreen podcasts

26:30 - Why Jeff created Podcaster Academy

27:35 - Producing live concert events

30:25 - Fond memories of Nashville and the random Miley Cyrus reference

31:45 - Jeff has a tough conversation with a caller

33:10 - Jeff answers whether this is his calling

35:35 - Speaking at Podcast Movement

43:50 - There's no going back to the 9-5

44:45 - The value of Podcaster Academy

52:50 - You can't be in it for the money

55:30 - Geeking out on podcast headphones

58:55 - Apple CarPlay and the future of radio

60:20 - Getting ready for the zombie apocalypse

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/3

In today’s episode we chat with the founders of WP Curve, Dan Norris and Alex McClafferty. We get to hear the origins of that service, some of the challenges Dan had along the way, and how their both leveraging their individual skill sets to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts.

Show Highlights

05:25 - The story of Dan and Alex

08:55 - Finally meeting in person

10:10 - Content planning

11:45 - What Alex likes to write

13:00 - Reaching the 200 customer mark and the re-focus on WP Curve

14:25 - The benefits of income reports

15:10 - Importance of downloads

19:20 - How live-casting keeps you on your toes

21:20 - Benefits of a structured interview

25:00 - Working on the upcoming book

27:50 - Lessons from the Agency Talk podcast and why Dan retired it

28:45 - Why Dan & Alex are fans of their show format

40:50 - What keeps Alex up at night

41:35 - Goal setting

42:30 - Their unique selling proposition

43:40 - The focus of the podcast

48:00 - The message behind everything they do

49:55 - Why different skill sets are important

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/2

In today’s episode we chat with the founders of WP Curve, Dan Norris and Alex McClafferty. We get to hear the origins of that service, some of the challenges Dan had along the way, and how their both leveraging their individual skill sets to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts.

Show Highlights

05:25 - The story of Dan and Alex

08:55 - Finally meeting in person

10:10 - Content planning

11:45 - What Alex likes to write

13:00 - Reaching the 200 customer mark and the re-focus on WP Curve

14:25 - The benefits of income reports

15:10 - Importance of downloads

19:20 - How live-casting keeps you on your toes

21:20 - Benefits of a structured interview

25:00 - Working on the upcoming book

27:50 - Lessons from the Agency Talk podcast and why Dan retired it

28:45 - Why Dan & Alex are fans of their show format

40:50 - What keeps Alex up at night

41:35 - Goal setting

42:30 - Their unique selling proposition

43:40 - The focus of the podcast

48:00 - The message behind everything they do

49:55 - Why different skill sets are important

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/2

In today's episode we have the honor of speaking with Chase Reeves, 1/3 of the Fizzle Show crew who, along with Corbett Barr and Caleb Wojcik, provide a wide range of support for the startup and entrepreneur community. It's a very entertaining interview and Chase was a lot of fun!

Show Highlights

09:30 - What is Fizzle.co?

18:10 - Falling in love with Marc Maron

20:00 - Podcasting as a cultural moment

30:30 - The best education is jumping in

34:20 - Not everyone needs a podcast

44:40 - Fizzle show series "Finding Your Voice"

49:20 - Favorite podcasts

53:10 - How to be a creative

57:10 - Where podcasting is heading

01:03:00 - The voice that resonates

01:06:20 - 4 points on personal branding

01:07:20 - Making a beautiful Negroni

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/1

In today's episode we have the honor of speaking with Chase Reeves, 1/3 of the Fizzle Show crew who, along with Corbett Barr and Caleb Wojcik, provide a wide range of support for the startup and entrepreneur community. It's a very entertaining interview and Chase was a lot of fun!

Show Highlights

09:30 - What is Fizzle.co?

18:10 - Falling in love with Marc Maron

20:00 - Podcasting as a cultural moment

30:30 - The best education is jumping in

34:20 - Not everyone needs a podcast

44:40 - Fizzle show series "Finding Your Voice"

49:20 - Favorite podcasts

53:10 - How to be a creative

57:10 - Where podcasting is heading

01:03:00 - The voice that resonates

01:06:20 - 4 points on personal branding

01:07:20 - Making a beautiful Negroni

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/1