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- How Andi Smiley’s Podcast, The Friendly Podcast Guide, Helps Busy Moms Discover The Right Shows To Listen
Sometimes you just want a good podcast to listen to while caring for your kids. As a mom, finding the right podcast that is also kid-friendly for your child is a lot of work. If only there was a podcast guide out there for moms. You’re in luck because the guest today does precisely that.
Join Tracy Hazzard as she talks to the host of The Friendly Podcast Guide, Andi Smiley, about how she helps moms find the podcast they are looking for. Find out how and why Andi started a podcast as a mom. Learn how she grew and is continuing to grow her podcast business. Discover her process on how she scouts for new shows and gets guests. And know why there needs to be more kid-friendly podcasts right now.
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46 min - Podcasting Impactful Stories That Make A Difference And Spread Hope With Army Veteran Scott DeLuzio Of Drive On Podcast
Sharing impactful and hopeful stories is what podcasting is all about. Millions of people, especially veterans, suffer from depression or PTSD, and they just need to know that they are not alone. Transitioning back from the military can be very difficult, and few people can understand that feeling. Today’s guest fully understands veterans' feelings, and he is on a mission to spread hope with his podcast.
Join Tracy Hazzard as she talks to the host of the Drive On Podcast, Scott DeLuzio, about his goal to help military veterans recover from mental health issues. Scott started his podcast after hearing that his friend took his own life because of mental health. Today, find out how he helps and cares for his audience when tackling difficult topics. Discover how he partners with other podcasts to build his listener base. Start listening to Scott’s impactful stories today!
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43 min - Building A Successful And Stylistic Podcast Show That Attracts Clients With Melissa Digianfilippo Of Will It Stick? Podcast (Podfaded)
A creative topic deserves a creative podcast just so! And multi-million dollar creative agency owners Melissa DiGianfilippo & Alexis Krisay have absolutely done that in their podcast, Will It Stick?, where they explore the crazy marketing moments in history. In this episode, Melissa joins Tracy Hazzard to tell us how they have built a successful and stylistic podcast, attracting not only customers but also clients. She takes us across the transformation of their branding, the process of choosing brands and reviewing campaigns, and marketing and monetizing their show. Melissa and Tracy then dive into some content strategizing, offering tips on how to make the most of your show—from blog posts to video clips. With the access we now have to the world through social media, creative ways of reaching people are endless! Follow along to this great conversation to learn more about building a show that sticks.
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47 min - Fuel Your Passion In Getting the Strongest Hires For Your Company Growth With Rick Girard Of Hire Power Radio Show & Podcast (Podfaded)
It is quite problematic for a business to recruit new people who seem skilled at first, only to become liabilities in the long run. How can you ensure you are getting the strongest hires for your team? This is the main problem Rick Girard aims to solve through his podcast, Hire Power Radio. He sits down with Tracy Hazzard to share how merging AI and SaaS platforms can optimize the interview and screening processes, securing the stability of your business growth stage. Rick also talks about how they search for potentials podcasts guests and leverages the show’s impact to build credibility and monetize content.
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33 min - Understanding Perspectives On Podcast Production And Why You Need More With Albert Corey Of Rock Your Bottom
There are more ways to approach a problem than just one solution, and podcast production is no different when it comes to that. As much as you are convinced that your method is the correct one, it is important to listen to other perspectives because that’s what makes the world go ‘round. It is with this spirit of openness to learning that Tracy Hazzard welcomes Albert Corey to The Binge Factor. Albert is the host of Rock Your Bottom podcast and he is pretty staunch in his particular model for podcasting. This is quite a contentious interview as Tracy and Albert disagree in a lot of points. But disagreement is where the advancement of knowledge happens, right? After all, with success that Albert has been having with his podcast, his model could be working fine for him. But could it be made a lot better? Tune in and decide for yourself.
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23 min - Living In Joy: Purposeful Podcasting That Inspires And Gets You Excited About Life With Barry Shore Of The Joy Of Living
Ready to live a life of joy and channel that into your podcasting? In this episode, Barry Shore, also known as “Ambassador of JOY,” shares sneak peeks about his book and podcast, “The Joy of Living.” Barry discusses how you can learn to experience true joy and cultivate a purpose-filled mindset that will bring more happiness and satisfaction into your life. He also drops practical and realistic tips on how to add more meaning and purpose to your life. Join us in this inspiring episode and start living a life full of joy!
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52 min - How Personal Branding In Podcasting Sends A Message That Attracts And Converts More With Tonya Eberhart And Michael Carr Of Be BOLD Branding
As the podcasting world continues to grow, the one thing you can forever hold on to is yourself. Who you are will continue to keep you apart from the crowd. Your own unique voice will make you stand out. That is why it is very important that as you start, you keep in mind your personal branding. In this episode, Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr of Be BOLD Branding join Tracy Hazzard to discuss how you can find your own brand and get your message across. They tap into the ways personal branding can affect your content and marketing, narrowing down to attracting not only listeners but also finding the right guests. Follow along to this insightful conversation, where you learn how you can build a brand that is equal to your greatness.
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38 min - Boost Your Podcasting Confidence And Empower Your Audience With Vicki Noethling Of Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Podcasting is a great way to use your voice to reach out to potential listeners and use your platform to build trust and rapport with your audience. But how can you leverage podcasting to build confidence and empower your audience? Here to teach is Vicki Noethling. Vicki spent over 40 years in the corporate world before retiring in 2018. The last 17 years of that career as a project manager. In 2022, she co-authored her first collaborative book and launched The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast. As a project manager and public speaker, Vicki shares her expertise on how to boost your podcasting confidence and empower your audience.
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36 min - Reaching Your Target Market: Podcasting As A Powerful Medium To Accelerate Your Business With Joeri Billast Of CMO Stories
With the Internet’s reach, it makes sense that entrepreneurs take to social media as an avenue for building their brand and growing their business. Then it's just a matter of finding the right formula and medium to reach your target market and build a following. That was exactly what Fractional CMO & Marketing Strategist and the host of CMO Stories, Joeri Billast, found. Join in as he shares the challenges of creating content for a podcast with an international reach. Plus, Joeri provides valuable insights on how you can leverage that reach and use podcasting as a powerful medium in accelerating your business to the next level.
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37 min - Breaking The Cycle And Empowering Podcast Audience To Establish A Successful Show With Deanna Radulescu Of Label Free Podcast
Often, what makes a podcast successful is the way it connects to the audience. While there are a lot of shows out there, only a few really last because of how they create that strong bond with their listeners and even empower them in the process. This episode’s guest speaks to those who are hungry to live a label-free life. Tracy Hazzard sits down with Deanna Radulescu of the Label Free Podcast to talk about how Deanna is empowering her audience, the ‘why’ behind her show, and her definition of success. She also shares the secret to getting guest requests and choosing from them, monetization, growing your value as a host, and engaging your audience. Plus, Deanna then tells us about the female podcast network where she is supporting female podcasters own the platform.
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About The Binge Factor
From the publisher's feed
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!