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How do you create money-making opportunities through your podcast? With all the time Chuck Cramer got on his hands during the pandemic significantly when businesses slowed down everywhere, he started to have the idea of podcasting. In this episode, he discusses the challenges in building a podcasting business and how he has dealt with those. In addition, he shares the return on investment he has seen in the industry. Chuck hosts On The Road with MR CA WINE, a show that highlights California’s extraordinary, aspirational lifestyle and fantastic wines. This is a wine journey covering CA wine's hottest topics, including the process and the biggest challenges encountered. Listen to this episode and learn how to have fun while providing value to people and earning money!
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People often assume that starting a podcast requires having a studio, a full set, and professional equipment when the reality is much cheaper. Today’s guest will be giving tips on cheap podcast launching to help you get started on your podcaster journey! Sarah St. John, aka the Frugalpreneur, is an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host focused on helping people launch and manage an online business on a budget. All it takes is the right strategy and a hundred dollars or less! She chats with Tracy Hazzard on everything you need from equipment to increasing listener engagement with little to no cost. Learn all about her methods and strategies by tuning in to this episode!
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Podcasting is a long game but with a lot of opportunities. Among these is the opportunity to amplify embraced cultural diversity through strong podcast communities. Tracy Hazzard sits down for a conversation about this with Maribel Quezada Smith. Maribel is a TV documentary and podcast producer and owner of a bilingual media company that focuses on amplifying diverse voices in the media. In this conversation, she shares her approach in launching podcasts and developing dedicated communities around them. You’ll definitely learn how to make strategic decisions to reach and make a deeper connection with your audience. Tune in for more!
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How do you leverage marketing to create podcast business growth? Our guest in this episode will show you the way! Tracy Hazzard sits down for a lively conversation with Adam Hommey, the host of Business + Passion podcast. Adam talks about how he got into podcasting and shares his the formula that has made his podcast a success. Tune in and learn more about podcasting and business growth from Tracy and Adam.
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Putting the pain point first of a prospective customer isn’t always something we do, but it’s crucial to success. What do we need to do in focusing on the customer’s pain points? We find out in this episode as Tracy Hazzard interviews business strategist and coach, Tara Newman. Tara discusses the creation of her podcast and how focusing on her listener’s pain point has helped build profits while providing value to her listeners and customers. Listen in to learn more on creating content that focuses on customer needs.
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Who says podcasting can’t be fun? Today’s guest has mastered the concept of substantive fun by creating content you can learn from and enjoy! Joining Tracy Hazzard is Elzie Flenard, host of the Podcast Town Throwdown. In this episode, Elzie will share useful podcast tips on launching your podcast or improving the one you already have. He is doing the same by revamping his other show, the Enterprise Now podcast and injecting more fun while still maintaining its educational and informative value. He talks about how he got started on podcasting and shares his views on organically growing your brand and building authentic connections. Tune in and learn all about Elzie’s binge factor and what makes for a fun podcast.
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Celebrating podcast success in this 100th episode of The Binge Factor, Tracy Hazzard pays tribute to the 24 most memorable podcasters they’ve had on the show so far. Discover who made Tracy’s best guest list. From the funniest, the most fearless, and the best edutainer to the most unexpectedly interesting and original, learn why these podcasters and their podcasts are worth your while. Who knows, you might walk away with a gem of a tip or two you can use to grow your show and find your binge factor! So sit back and enjoy the show as we celebrate this exciting milestone.
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Just like anything, a podcast needs a good foundation in order to thrive. An active podcast mission statement is exactly that. Kevin Batstone and Arthur Rawe from the Discussion Combustion Podcast join Tracy Hazzard to talk about their mission statement and its key contribution to surpassing 100 episodes. From just a couple of guys having beers and talking about life to now having guests from all walks of life, it's their core mission that has helped attract and retain their audience. Get to know how their podcast started and what they're doing to further grow and monetize their content. Kevin and Arthur also give sneak-peeks into the equipment they use and share how it's helped elevate the quality of their content.
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Transforming a niche podcast into a successful podcast may seem like a lot of work, but it is possible, and we will show you how. In this episode, Tracy Hazzard sits down for a lively interview with Dr. Joe Sallustio, a leader in higher education and one of the hosts of The EdUp Experience. Dr. Sallustio talks about how their podcast started, and how their show has changed over time. He shares the things they have done and accomplished with their podcast and he talks about engagement and monetization. If you have a niche podcast or are thinking of starting one, then this episode is for you.
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Are you waiting for the right time to start your podcast, or are you limiting your potential podcast power? In today’s episode, Tracy Hazzard is joined by Diann Wingert, a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs and the host of The Driven Women Podcast. Diann shares how she stopped limiting herself and pursued what is now a successful podcast and coaching business. She talks about her fair share of self-inflicted bumps on the road and enlightens with helpful tips on how to overcome them. Diann also offers more tips on how to find the right guests and engage with your listeners. Tune in for another insightful episode!
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Dare to discover what makes a podcast truly unskippable and bingeworthy! In this edition of The Binge Factor, we dive deep into the podcasts that captivate audiences, offering honest podcast…
Every week, we pit two podcasts against each other in a Battle of the Bingeworthy. Whether it's a celeb showdown or a political podcast face-off, we're dishing out brutally honest critiques that challenge the norm and redefine what bingeworthy truly means. We're building a network of expert guest co-hosts to bring you no-nonsense analysis on specialized topics, so you can expect deep dives into comedy, wellness, and industry giants to fresh new voices, helping you find your next audio obsession or inspiration.
Are you a podcast listener constantly searching for your next obsession? Tired of sifting through endless podcast recommendations only to be disappointed? Let us be your expert guides. We'll cut through the noise, review current shows, and highlight the unique podcasts with that elusive binge factor. Get ready to discover your new favorite quality audio content, saving you time (and your ears!) and ensuring every listen is worthwhile. We'll help you skip podcasts that aren't worth your time.
Are you a podcaster striving for more listens, more engagement, and a more dedicated audience? Worried about common mistakes that waste your voice and time? Subscribe now! The Binge Factor will show you exactly what not to do so you can transform your show from 'just another podcast' into a must-listen binge-fest. Don't just copy what the 'pros' do. Most network and 'professional' shows rely on outdated methods that flop without huge marketing budgets or celebrity hosts—which we both know you can’t afford! We're here to help you grow your podcast audience, achieve success, and earn industry respect. Learn how to make your podcast popular, improve your branding, and boost production value for high-performing podcasts.
For marketing and ad industry professionals, media buyers, talent scouts, and brands seeking authentic voices and emerging podcast influencers - this show is your unfair advantage. Understand the metrics, magic, and methods of successful podcasts. Identify emerging trends and discover shows with genuine audience connection, making your advertising investments sharper and partnerships more impactful. Stop wasting time and money following useless Apple charts; it's time to stop letting Spotify, Apple, Listen Notes, Chartable, and iHeart dictate your ad dollars. Plus, our expert guest co-hosts will soon cover a wider range of high-value podcast advertising niches, giving you an even sharper edge in identifying emerging hits.
Your Binge Factor Guides: Tracy Hazzard and Tom Hazzard, the original podcasting power couple behind Podetize, the largest post-production and AI-informed podcast platform since 2018, and founding sponsors of Podcasters United, the non-profit podcast community built for podcasters to make independent podcasting worth doing and worth listening to. With 33 years of differing marital opinions, the wisdom of producing over 50,000 episodes for more than 1800 different shows, and our no-nonsense podcast tips and nitty-gritty advice, we will challenge you to think differently and find you guest podcast experts who really know their stuff too.
Stop listening to only the shows that go viral, and start listening to the underrated podcasts worth your time and attention. Tune in, subscribe, and dare to unlock The Binge Factor – because once you start, you won't want to skip a single episode. Don't miss our podcast deep dives and podcast reaction videos so you can join in the podcast debate too!