Podcast Payoffs

By Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach and Gord Vickman

What's Podcast Payoffs about?

Podcast Payoffs explores the links between technology and teamwork, and what it means for the new future we're facing. Podcasting is a powerful coaching platform and entrepreneurs will learn how to master this valuable marketing opportunity. With Strategic Coach Founder Dan Sullivan and Podcast Network Manager Gord Vickman.

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Podcast Payoffs episodes:

04.30.2024
Masterful Marketing With AI As Your Co-Pilot, with Joe Stolte
Joe Stolte is the CEO and cofounder of daily.ai, an innovative artificial intelligence newsletter that designs, writes, and tests itself to cater to user preferences. Dan, Gord, and Joe explain all of the ways entrepreneurs can benefit from AI that...
03.26.2024
The Pitch Isn’t Perfect
Statistics show there’s no shortage of people pitching their expertise and services, but no one’s really paying attention to them. Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman explain why so many pitches get ignored and how to actually engage with the people...
02.27.2024
Creating Backstage Magic With Teamwork And Technology
Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman share some secrets of teamwork that Dan highlights in his new book, Everyone And Everything Grows. When a crisis hits, your team should be positioned to come out stronger for the challenge. Learn how Strategic...
01.16.2024
Start By Asking Who’s Not In The Room
Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman discuss the importance of deciding who's in the room when it comes to podcasting. They highlight how Strategic Coach® is selective about who they allow in their workshop rooms and how this consistency extends to...
12.06.2023
Going Beyond Overwhelm And Mastering AI Collaboration, with Evan Ryan
Evan Ryan joins Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman for another episode to share some valuable insights about how to regain control and use technology to enhance your creativity and freedom. Evan is convinced that AI’s best use is to amplify...
11.02.2023
AI As Your Teammate: A Conversation With Evan Ryan
Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman are joined by special guest Evan Ryan, an expert in artificial intelligence (AI). Evan shares his decade-long experience with AI and its entrepreneurial possibilities. They discuss Evan's book, which explores the potential of AI in...
09.19.2023
Twenty Years Of Compelling Conversations
Believe it or not, podcasting has now been around for two decades. Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman delve into the history and share their personal stories of how each of them first got involved. You’ll hear where podcasting is headed...
08.16.2023
Meet Me In The Middle: Navigating AI And What It Means To Make Things
Gord Vickman and Dan Sullivan dive into the concept of "Geometry For Staying Cool & Calm" and its relevance in the emerging age of AI. Drawing on a recent MIT Sloan study on the impact of AI in the workplace,...
07.20.2023
Your First Show Is Your Worst Show
Every new thing you learn to do is scary at first. That includes starting a podcast, filming a video, writing a blog, or performing for a crowd. Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman discuss The 4 C’s Formula® and how it...
06.08.2023
How To Win Big By Doing Less
Gord Vickman and Dan Sullivan discuss Dan’s latest book, 10x Is Easier Than 2x, co-authored by Dr. Ben Hardy. By identifying the changes and breakthroughs that led to your past growth, you can gain the confidence and insight needed to...
05.02.2023
Human Horsepower
Get the latest book by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy, 10x Is Easier Than 2x.Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman discuss the importance of partnership between AI and humans—finding a balance between technology and the human touch. Dan also shares his...
03.21.2023
A Marriage And A Podcast Have A Lot In Common
Join Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman as they explore the rapid growth of podcasts and how the most successful shows get things done. Why are so many people turning to them over traditional media? The answer, Dan says, is relationship: The...
02.15.2023
From Intimidation to Innovation
Gord Vickman and Dan Sullivan explain how entrepreneurs who don't think of themselves as technically minded can still use the latest tools to their advantage. You’ll learn simple, actionable steps for breaking through the mental barriers that can make technology...
01.18.2023
ChatGPT For AI-mazing Business Growth (See What We Did There?)
ChatGPT is on everyone’s lips and on everyone’s screens, but as an entrepreneur, you might be asking how it can help with your business growth. Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman share how to tell if the current crop of AI...
12.20.2022
You Might Not Be Interested In Blockchain, But Blockchain Is Interested In You
Every new technology makes someone’s job irrelevant. Blockchain and its by-products—NFTs, smart contracts, and stablecoins—decentralize transactions that are traditionally moderated by middlemen and gatekeepers. If you’re one of those middlemen today, it may be time to find innovative ways to...
11.23.2022
Your Message In A Bottle
There's a misconception that podcasting is a quick way to make money. But if you're only in it for the cash, you'll likely be disappointed. Start a podcast for the right reasons: to create value for your audience. When you...
10.25.2022
Everyone Hide! The Computers Are Coming
Are you paranoid that you’ll soon be replaced a computer? What you might not realize is that no matter how fast a computer can process information, only humans can create meaning. Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman discuss how technological breakthroughs...
09.12.2022
One Hundred Million Dollars For An Empty Chair
Even if you have an enormous amount of money to invest, you can’t be sure you’re hiring the best person for a role unless you take certain factors into account. Gord and Dan share what you should really be looking...
08.02.2022
What Really Bothers You (And Why It Shouldn’t)
When you feel bothered by something, it can be hard to figure out why, and this feeling always gets in the way of your productivity. Join Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman to learn the best things to do when you’re...
07.05.2022
You're The Captain Of Your Own Pirate Ship
Dan and Gord talk broadcasting, podcasting, and publishing, and why it's so crucial to be clear on what your core money-making business is. (Hint: It's probably not podcasting.) Also, who are the "Whos" to do the "Hows" that will create...
05.25.2022
Rewind: That Fruit Is Poison
Let’s revisit one of our most popular episodes to explain why plenty of shows have good content but fail to gain traction and intrigue. The reason is that content isn’t enough—you need to wrap it in a great story so...
04.12.2022
Creating A Foxy Listening Experience, with Audio Engineer Willard Bond
Gord and Dan sit down with Willard Bond, Strategic Coach's audio engineer, to talk about the evolution of sound design. You’ll hear tips for pre- and post-production, why ideas matter more than technology, and why you can't resist picturing a...
03.15.2022
Collaboration Ground Rules
What qualities should you look for in a guest or cohost for your podcast? In this episode, Gord and Dan explore what makes any kind of collaboration great—which is much more than just sticking capabilities together—using examples from the world's...
02.09.2022
Don’t Steal My Sunshine
Who isn’t in the room matters as much as who is, because people can be remarkably open when they know they’re with others who are at the same level. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman explore the idea...
01.26.2022
On A Mission From The Kitchen
Podcasting has grown and expanded, and you might not be aware of all the ways you can use yours to your advantage. Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman reminisce about the last two years of home recording and discuss the latest...
12.14.2021
Rewind: Animals Not Included
Let's answer some juicy questions from one of our most popular episodes as Dan and Gord revisit their Facebook Live broadcast. Dan explains how he switches gears when hosting with Joe Polish or Peter Diamandis, to his solo shows where asking questions...
11.16.2021
Trying To Trap The “X Factor” with Mike Koenigs
Everybody has met someone who people are drawn to for reasons they can’t explain, and being one of those people comes with serious challenges. Dan Sullivan, Gord Vickman, and special guest Mike Koenigs discuss the “X factor,” how celebrities view...
10.12.2021
Building Your Audience, with Mike Koenigs
A lot has changed in broadcasting. It’s not as hard, risky, or expensive as it used to be. There’s no barrier for anyone to go online and start—which can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Dan Sullivan,...
09.08.2021
The Real Podcast Payoff, with Paul Colligan
The podcast world is still enormous and free to enter. However, certain recent changes, including the abundance of celebrity-hosted shows and shows being kept behind paywalls, have podcasters wondering what they should do to draw in and keep an audience....
08.10.2021
Tickets To The Top, with Paul Colligan
Creating a podcast has never been easier if you're dedicated to the project. But it can still be a difficult task to figure out how to make money. Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman, along with special guest and longtime podcasting...
07.06.2021
The Middle Is Going Missing
Teams of skillful people produce predictable results. Once systems become predictable, it's better to let technology take over. But there's often a lingering human element—those in the middle who simply pass things along. What value will the "middle" bring in...
06.09.2021
Let’s Make Something They’ll Pay For
Advertisers generally won’t be interested until your show hits tens of thousands of spins. So how else can you benefit? All entrepreneurs get into the marketplace because they believe they have something to contribute. If you show that you have...
05.06.2021
Innovation Over Envy
What do entrepreneurs know about success and risk that others don't? It might not be what you think, but it evolves from a desire for finance to one for freedom. The biggest media personalities understand this too. They spend big...
04.06.2021
The Proof Is In The Pixels
Non-fungible tokens are digital creations that can be bought, sold, and traded on the blockchain. Only one provable owner exists. Why is everyone talking about them, and why would someone pay millions for a pixelated digital cartoon? Because they believe...
03.04.2021
Where Good Ideas Come From
Do you find yourself full of energy at the start of something new, but quickly run out of gas and give up? Join us for just a few minutes, and you'll learn how to become a limitless idea machine to keep...
01.26.2021
A Truly Global Audience
Over the past few centuries, humans have certainly endured more disruptive events than the current lockdowns, all with a greater sense of collective calm. This time, social media obsession and a 24-hour cycle of bad news has only served the...
12.16.2020
Digital Dreaming
It took the global lockdown for most to realize that the barriers for entry were gone. Skills once needed to build great things are replaced with human courage and connection. We'll never lose our place, since computers can't get bored....
11.11.2020
Playing The Long Game
The talent wars have just begun in the podcast industry. They want the capability to start raking in the cash, and they're not afraid to make bold moves. Big brands are snapping up big names, but the question lingers—will they...
10.08.2020
Chemical Reactions
Why do some shows flow effortlessly while others sound so labored? The answer is in the motivation, and great chemistry only happens when everyone's not agreeing on every topic. It's why so much of the news is unwatchable. Hosts are...
09.08.2020
Fake It Till You Feel It
Seems like everyone you talk to is feeling deeply right now. Some of it's good, and some not so much, but humans have what Dan calls "useful amnesia" to adapt to any situation. Output and creativity are the lifelines that...
08.13.2020
Don't Kiss The Robot
Adoption by necessity. The Spanish Flu ushered in the widespread use of the telephone. Covid pushed Zoom to the forefront of our daily communication. But technology is just part of teamwork. Companies that dismiss human input are making a big...
07.08.2020
Our Future Is Friendly
Some believe that we're only getting smarter, but intelligence is relative to the era you're living in. Great innovators were just as capable 1,000 years ago as they are today. Jumps in technology are relative too, since the newly invented...
06.04.2020
The Medium Is Not The Message
This episode is all about the future post-virus, and the incredible new things the lockdown forced creators to build and improve. It has never been easier to bring a product, service, or SaaS to market. You won't need much skin...
04.29.2020
The Great Accelerator
For the first time in modern history, the whole world has a common enemy. As the virus spread and teams were forced to work remotely, Dan realized that we’ll be five years ahead in our digital capabilities. Even better, we’ll...
02.28.2020
Simplify To Multiply
The latest Coach concept could change the way you work forever. Are you a Simplifier or a Multiplier? Entrepreneurs will naturally engage with one role or the other. In this episode, Dan and Gord explain how choosing your side leads...
01.31.2020
Flawless Habits In A Digital Age
What habits can you develop to handle the details so you only focus on a bigger future? Dan and Gord explore the growth of Coach through the clustering of messages using podcasts. Why didn't this work the first time entrepreneurs...
12.30.2019
It's A Brand New Tuxedo
Editing your podcast means you can mess up, fall down, and then try again. Your audience knows this, so they're demanding more value from the time you've been gifted. In this episode, Dan introduces his idea of the TargetCast and...
11.30.2019
Billion Dollar Babies
More than half of us trust a podcast to find the product or service we need over every other medium. Why? The old ways were time-wasters, but when people come to you, you become the buyer. Standards are attractive, and...
10.31.2019
Animals Not Included
Let's circle back to some juicy questions from the Facebook Live broadcast. Dan explains how he switches gears when hosting with Joe Polish or Peter Diamandis, to his solo shows where asking questions beats giving answers. If your industry is...
09.30.2019
Facebook Live Rewind
If you missed the recent Facebook Live broadcast, catch it here in podcast form! Learn some key insights on how to get started in podcasting, and also how to keep the momentum going once you have. Gord shares the top...

What's Podcast Payoffs about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Podcast Payoffs episodes:

Masterful Marketing With AI As Your Co-Pilot, with Joe Stolte

The Pitch Isn’t Perfect

Creating Backstage Magic With Teamwork And Technology

Start By Asking Who’s Not In The Room

Going Beyond Overwhelm And Mastering AI Collaboration, with Evan Ryan

AI As Your Teammate: A Conversation With Evan Ryan

Twenty Years Of Compelling Conversations

Meet Me In The Middle: Navigating AI And What It Means To Make Things

Your First Show Is Your Worst Show

How To Win Big By Doing Less

Human Horsepower

A Marriage And A Podcast Have A Lot In Common

From Intimidation to Innovation

ChatGPT For AI-mazing Business Growth (See What We Did There?)

You Might Not Be Interested In Blockchain, But Blockchain Is Interested In You

Your Message In A Bottle

Everyone Hide! The Computers Are Coming

One Hundred Million Dollars For An Empty Chair

What Really Bothers You (And Why It Shouldn’t)

You're The Captain Of Your Own Pirate Ship

Rewind: That Fruit Is Poison

Creating A Foxy Listening Experience, with Audio Engineer Willard Bond

Collaboration Ground Rules

Don’t Steal My Sunshine

On A Mission From The Kitchen

Rewind: Animals Not Included

Trying To Trap The “X Factor” with Mike Koenigs

Building Your Audience, with Mike Koenigs

The Real Podcast Payoff, with Paul Colligan

Tickets To The Top, with Paul Colligan

The Middle Is Going Missing

Let’s Make Something They’ll Pay For

Innovation Over Envy

The Proof Is In The Pixels

Where Good Ideas Come From

A Truly Global Audience

Digital Dreaming

Playing The Long Game

Chemical Reactions

Fake It Till You Feel It

Don't Kiss The Robot

Our Future Is Friendly

The Medium Is Not The Message

The Great Accelerator

Simplify To Multiply

Flawless Habits In A Digital Age

It's A Brand New Tuxedo

Billion Dollar Babies

Animals Not Included

Facebook Live Rewind