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- The Essential (And Really Effective) Podcast Guest Skills No One Taught You With Best-Selling Author Of The Career Toolkit, Mark Herschberg
Aside from podcasters having to maintain their own engaging show, another important task they must also dive into is getting guesting opportunities to other podcasts. Since this calls for proper planning and research, Mark Herschberg shares his secrets in honing his podcast guest skills. Joining Tracy Hazzard, the best-selling author of The Career Toolkit talks about how he successfully secured guesting stints in 99 different interviews, all without landing into a show that doesn't align with him. He discusses how building a vast network plays a huge role in this endeavor, which is now a lot easier with today's virtual setting. Mark also explores the essential podcasting strategies every host must know, from executing the best marketing approach, choosing the right target audience, and determining the most effective technical setup.
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46 min - Can Your Show Actually Lead To Powerful Partners? Lou Diamond's Podcast Thrive LOUD Does
Few podcasters have the same caliber as Lou Diamond. As the host of Thrive LOUD and three other shows, this diamond of a podcaster has got to be one of the most prolific in the industry. Known as the Master Connector, Lou is also a whiz when it comes to using his shows to build powerful connections and partnerships. This is just one of the literal diamonds that you are going to get out of this episode as Tracy Hazzard brings him in for a fun and wide-ranging conversation. Nailing down some of the most fundamental secrets to effective podcasting, Lou shares how he finds guests who can bring value to his show and his business in one way or another; how he innovates his shows to keep his audience engaged; and how podcasting has opened up opportunities for himself and his guests to build valuable relationships in a unique way. Join in and find out what makes Lou’s shows bingeable and what steps you can take to follow his brilliant example.
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1 hr - Why Accepting Your Podcast As A Live Experiment Is Success Making Advice From Melanie Parish Host Of The Experimental Leader Podcast
Starting your platform can be a challenging undertaking, especially if you are starting to grow your following. Gathering leadership advice through podcasts is one of the trending go-to inspirations for leaders today, if you are preparing to choose the said path, you need to plan everything on the whiteboard thoroughly. In this episode, Melanie Parish, an executive coach and founder of Experimental Leader Academy, shares her strategies and a clear blueprint on brand development and leadership for both experienced and blooming leaders. The road is never easy, but this episode show you the ropes to have a head start in the leadership and brand field so you can save time and resources in the process.
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57 min - How To Gain A Niche Audience And Fascinate With Short Laser-Focused Episodes With Not A Momma Life Podcast Host Raphie Wagner
When you look at the different podcast niches for women, one of the striking observations is how many tackle the struggles of having that work-life balance, of being a mompreneur. But what if you're an entrepreneur but not a mom? Where do you turn to? Raphie Wagner is tired of reading, seeing, and hearing all the mompreneur stuff out there. So she started her own podcast called Not a Momma Life Podcast. In this episode, she joins Tracy Hazzard to talk about her podcasting journey, offering great insights into starting a personal mission-style podcast. Pointedly, she shares how to gain a niche audience and fascinate with short, laser-focused episodes. A child-free woman of color and entrepreneur, Raphie is fostering a community of people who are thriving and overcoming the struggles of the day-to-day busy life, even without a child. Join today's conversation to learn more about Raphie's mission, how she is engaging her audience, and how you too can share your message to those who haven't heard it yet.
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46 min - Podfading? Make Time To Affirm Your Purpose And Change Your Pace Just Like Brodie Welch Of A Healthy Curiosity Podcast (Podfaded)
With a lot of podcast shows today, especially during this time of everything virtual, many of them undergo the process of podfading. Some may not be that visible as usual, while others are now completely gone without any update. Tracy Hazzard sits down with Brodie Welch of A Healthy Curiosity Podcast to discuss the right way to podfading without coming as a failure or leaving your followers hanging. Brodie shares how she took a breather from managing her podcast after releasing more than 200 episodes, and now goes according to her own pace and got rid of unnecessary pressure. She also talks about her challenges finding the right guests, how she works with monetization, and balancing her podcasting career with the busy life of a licensed acupuncturist.
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46 min - Gaining Confidence And Getting Comfortable With Being A Podcast Host With Podetize Social Media Strategist & Host Whitney Lauritsen Of This Might Get Uncomfortable Podcast
Being a podcast host is a long, winding game that can get a bit challenging and uncomfortable for many. But by embracing the risks and being comfortable with the difficulties ahead, anyone can make it big in this ever-growing industry. Unraveling the secrets of podcasting career success with Tracy Hazzard is her social media advisor and the co-host of This Might Get Uncomfortable, Whitney Lauritsen. Together, they discuss the best application to use to achieve high-quality audio, the proper way to monetize your show, and how to get the most interesting guests for an even more interesting discussion. Whitney also shares the most effective ways to transform the overwhelming feeling of social media and leverage the power of bite-sized content to benefit your podcast, which is currently showcased in TikTok and Clubhouse.
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58 min - Why This Cyber Expert Knows Purposeful Commitment is the Heart of Podcast Success - Advice from All In with Rick Jordan
Many people quit their podcasting journey even before they had begun for fear of producing something that isn’t perfect. However, many successful podcasters will attest that there is never a perfect first episode, or even the next ones right after. Showing the ups and downs of being a podcaster, Tracy Hazzard talks to Rick Jordan, a nationally recognized voice on cybersecurity business and ethics and the host of All In with Rick Jordan, to have his take and advice on why purposeful commitment is at the heart of podcast success. Rick shares his journey to podcasting, how he struggled with starting his show, and later on forming a team to do the essential things. He then discusses how he uses his show to purposefully serve his business and how he shows that professionalism that gets his listeners wanting to binge. Podcasting is an on-going journey that you can never perfect on the first try. What you can do is just go all in, offer the value you have to the world, and continually commit to growing one episode at a time.
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39 min - How to See Past Your Podcast Tech Fear to Move Listeners from Crisis to Opportunity with Amy Schmidt, Host of Fearlessly Facing Fifty (Podfaded)
One of the common things that hold people back from podcasting is the technical part of it. Just thinking about the amount of time and effort put into setting it up, editing, and booking guests is enough to send them running away. But what a waste of wisdom that is! Tracy Hazzard brings over to this episode Amy Schmidt, the host of Fearlessly Facing Fifty, to, like the name of her show, inspire us to see past our podcast tech fear so we can impart the insights that could help those who need it. Amy shares her journey thus far into podcasting, how she started and what changed since, and how she is working to increase her listeners, book great guests, and monetize her show. Plus, she also helps break down some podcasting misconceptions, pushing past the things that keep people from trying out their hand in the space.
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31 min - How To Think Carefully About Branding Yourself As A Visionary Founder Or Lead Hungry Podcast Guest With Jeremy Slate Of Create Your Own Life Podcast
Whether you’re a host or a guest, podcasting is always about your brand. Jeremy Slate, the Founder of Command Your Brand and host of Create Your Own Life, has been a constant presence in both sides of the mic. As a host, he has put out over 800 episodes, featuring guests of such caliber that will leave your jaw dropping. On the other hand, he also makes it a habit to appear in three to five podcasts as a guest. How does he do all of these, among other things that have made his show one of the world’s highest rated? In this insightful conversation with Tracy Hazzard, he spills his secrets in getting the best guests and the most listeners to his show. The biggest takeaway here is how he helps his guests prepare for an interview so that they can position themselves as visionary founders instead on someone who is just looking to increase leads. Listen in for his tips on podcasting as a whole, as well as his unique binge factor.
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37 min - Committing To Make The Strongest Podcast Media Experience For Your Show With Bree Noble Of The Profitable Musician Show
A funnel isn't just a one-way thing. It’s more of a pipeline when it flows both ways. Successful podcaster Bree Noble has multiple shows going on that feed off each other and serve musicians in different but valuable ways - Women of Substance, Female Entrepreneur Musician, and The Profitable Musician show. With her in-depth knowledge of the industry, Bree’s shows continue to have success and move forward. On today’s podcast, she joins Tracy Hazzard to share how she handles keeping three shows going and how she decided that podcasting is the way to help promote female artists and their music. Committed to making the strongest media experience for your own show? Then you shouldn’t miss this episode.
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About The Binge Factor
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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…
reviews and podcast video reactions to reveal the secrets behind their Binge Factor or evaluate their Binge Failure to see if there's anything worth salvaging. We provide podcast critiques and smart podcast takes to help you with podcast discovery.
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!