#19 Discover the strategic podcast fixes every entrepreneur needs to boost discoverability, growth, and audience engagement.

This episode is a live strategy session where I give direct, value-packed advice to Harv from The Handbook: The Operations Podcast. We go beyond basic post-production tips to focus on the essential strategic fixes you need.

Here’s what you will take away:

• Discover why lengthy intros cause high listener skip rates and how to condense them to improve retention and efficiency.
• Learn how to create the "3-Second Sell" by optimising your show's artwork and description's first sentence, making it instantly discoverable for your target audience.
• Understand why you should prioritise a single, clear Call-to-Action (CTA) in your show to drive lead generation, instead of confusing listeners with multiple requests.
• See how to leverage zero-cost, authentic marketing like LinkedIn Live co-streams and strategic promo swaps to tap directly into highly engaged and complementary audiences.

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WARNING - This episode contains A LOT of swear words!

Thinking about using a swear word on your business podcast? In this episode I break down the effects of swearing and how it can change your podcast.

I look at top-ranking podcasts that swear constantly and discuss the fine line between natural language and becoming a "hard listen.

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#17 If you want to achieve faster podcast growth and boost your podcast discoverability, the key is a focused message and it will help you save time!

This episode is the first Live Strategy Session episodes. I give direct strategy advice to a T from the Life in Sport Podcast.

The conversation goes beyond production tips and focuses on the strategic packaging you need to efficiently reach an audience.

Here’s what you will take away:

• Learn how a laser-focused niche strategy is the foundation for maintaining podcast consistency and avoiding content burnout.
• Understand how defining your exact audience eliminates wasted effort, allowing you to focus your energy where it matters most.
• Discover why being able to explain your podcast in five words or less is critical for podcast discoverability.
• See how a specific, targeted listener base makes your show more appealing to sponsors and dramatically improves your lead generation efforts.

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#16 Your podcast clips are boring! Your 60-second excerpt from a Zoom meeting just isn't bringing in the Audience you were promised. If you're trading hours of your valuable time trying to make that low-effort, AI-produced content work, you're deep in content exhaustion —and I've been there.

This episode is your intervention. We're cutting the clip grind and replacing it with three proven Podcast Growth techniques that will generate more leads while saving you significant time.

Inside, you'll get the real Podcast Tips you need to:

• Help Discoverability: Turn your show's title and description into an audience magnet using simple Podcast SEO techniques, so you get found in your sleep on Apple and Spotify.
• Grow Your Show: Discover the strategic art of promo swaps. One of my favourite podcast growth methods for tapping into an active, engaged audience that already trusts a related show.
• Make Partners: Implement the partnership workflow of leveraging newsletters and live streaming with guests to push traffic to your show on launch day. No stressful editing required.

Stop being overwhelmed by the content treadmill. Start using these podcast tips today and scale without the clip exhaustion.

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#15 Time is money. Are you wasting time both on frustrating podcast post production? In this episode we go through the essential efficiency techniques that allow us to produce a high-quality, professional podcast weekly while running other ventures. This isn't fluff, it's a value-packed breakdown of systems that save you hours.

Inside, you'll learn to:

• Nail down a minimalist recording setup that delivers quality.
• Organise your files and templates so your editing process is lightning fast.
• Leverage AI responsibly to enhance, not replace, your human touch.
• Prioritise high-impact marketing (SEO).

Stop being slowed down by technical challenges and inconsistent quality. Start using these tips to establish authority and build a legacy without the grind

#14 Podcasting tips for podcasters! Are you asking, "Why is no one listening to my podcast?" You're putting in the work, but your downloads are stuck. The problem most likely isn't your content.

In this episode, we look into the most common and zero-cost mistake that keeps busy entrepreneurs from reaching their ideal audience. You'll learn:

• How being too vague actually prevents growth.
• The essential lesson from two real-life podcast audits (for a mental health coach and an entertainment show).
• Why you need to stop making expensive mistakes by focusing on quick-win SEO changes.
• Simple, free tweaks to your title, description, and artwork that will immediately help you show up in the right searches for your niche.

Stop wasting hours on promotion that isn't working! Learn how a simple wording change can turn your podcast into a lead generating business asset.

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#13 In this transparent episode, hear how I moved from a lack of confidence to launching a successful podcasting production company, Elephant Media, to help business owners and entrepreneurs. I share the tactical shift from solely podcast editing to becoming a podcast growth coach, focusing on consistency and content repurposing to deliver maximum impact for my clients and my own personal brand.

I'm documenting my journey and plan to turn a passion project into a full-time career.

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Focus: Why being a "multi-passion entrepreneur" can be detrimental to success, and the one thing you must prioritize to achieve your goals.
• The Consistency Secret: How to establish a weekly content schedule and prioritise your podcast content over client work or other businesses.
• The New Content Strategy: Why shifting from highly-researched, time-consuming episodes to conversational, experiential content streamlines your production process without sacrificing quality.
• Open-Door Coaching: How you can currently get free podcast help (editing audit, growth strategy, or even be a guest) by connecting now before the host's schedule fills up.

If your goal is to grow, monetise, or simply start a high-quality, effective podcast for your business or personal brand, hit subscribe and follow the journey!

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#12 Do you feel like you spend more time staring at your editing timeline than you do running your business?

In this essential episode of Podcasting for Business Growth, I share the exact framework I used to reclaim my weekends and turn production from a time sink into a streamlined asset.

This isn't just about pressing one button. I look at the top time wasting habits and show you how to eliminate them. From setting up templates and mastering minimalist editing to using AI tools that handle the drudgery for you.

You'll learn:

• The simple recording techniques that eliminate 90% of your post-production work (focusing on filler words and mic technique).
• Why the best editors don't over-edit and how to focus only on what impacts audio quality.
• When to stop being the bottleneck and make the best financial decision: paying an editor.

Stop trading your high-value business hours for repetitive editing tasks. Press play now and discover how to cut your production time by 50% and make efficiency your competitive edge.

1. Templates are Non-Negotiable: Setting up a consistent audio/video template eliminates repetitive setup and instantly saves time on every single episode.
2. The "Better Recording" Hack: Mastering simple techniques like proper mic placement and being comfortable with natural pauses is the single most effective way to eliminate hours of post-production cleanup.
3. Minimalist Editing Approach: The rule is to fix what needs fixing (audio fundamentals) and ignore the rest. Most listeners care about clarity and quality, not perfect pacing.
4. Leverage AI for Drudgery: AI tools should be used to handle the boring, repetitive tasks—like removing filler words or creating initial transcripts—freeing you up for creative work.
5. The Ultimate Efficiency Tip: If you're spending more than three hours editing, the most efficient move for a busy business owner is often to pay an editor and focus your energy on high-value business tasks.

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#11 Podcasting money tips! You've built an audience and shared your message, but how do you turn that effort into profit?

In this episode, we go beyond simple ads and sponsorships to explore the most effective ways to monetise your show.

From affiliate links to creating your own products and events, learn how to turn your podcast from a passion project into a profitable asset.

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• Don't Rely Solely on Ads: While sponsorships are an option, they often require a very large audience to generate significant income. The true value lies in attracting niche-specific sponsors who are willing to pay for direct access to your highly-targeted audience.
• Monetise Your Audience, Not Your Podcast: The most effective monetization strategies involve building a loyal community. When you have a dedicated fan base, you can explore paid subscriptions, sell your own products and services, or host events.
• Sell Your Own Products or Services: As an entrepreneur or business owner, your podcast is a powerful marketing tool. Your listeners are your most engaged and loyal customers, making them more likely to buy from you. This is often the quickest and most sustainable way to generate profit from your show.

#10 Don't have enough time for your podcast? This is the episode for you. I'm revealing my personal playbook for producing weekly episodes consistently, even with a demanding business schedule. I’ll share key podcasting tips to help you overcome perfectionism and streamline your workflow. Stop wasting time on editing and start focusing on content creation that drives business growth and monetisation. This is a must-listen for any podcaster or entrepreneur ready to take their show to the next level.

Key Takeaways:

• A step-by-step guide to achieving podcast consistency.
• How to simplify your production process to save time.
• Actionable advice for leveraging your podcast to achieve business growth.

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