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 most successful podcasts and Dan's own experience from his own shows.

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 of how to determine your best audience — and what freedoms and rewards open up when you find that focus.

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 headlines from the podcast industry. Have a listen and learn the secrets to creating profits and engagement, even if you don’t yet have the audience that big brands are looking for.

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 beats giving answers. If your industry is regulated to the moon, learn how to speak with confidence and keep yourself out of trouble. If you do get complaints, Gord explains how to navigate around them and keep the peace. What happened when Gord's morning radio show helped stray cats find homes? Everyone was thrilled, but one person was furious. Give this show a spin and you might never lose an argument again!

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 themselves, and different ways of being who your audience wants to see.

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, Gord Vickman, and special guest Mike Koenigs share proven strategies to build an audience that will stick around.

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. In this episode, Dan Sullivan, Gord Vickman, and guest Paul Colligan discuss current trends and give advice to podcasters to help them figure out what their goals are and how they can reach them.

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 expert Paul Colligan, share their strategies. Discover how Strategic Coach runs its network, and learn where the industry is headed with new models of distribution. Remember that podcasts are assets and relationships, and even something old is brand new to those who've never joined you!

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 the future when contracts and agreements are blockchain-based and always true? Join Dan and Gord as they explain the Smart Contract in simple, non-nerdy terms, and what they mean for the future of cooperation, business, and leisure.

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 processes and methods for thinking differently, you’re on the right path. Join us on this episode to learn how to get paid for your ideas. It might be easier than you think.