What happens when you invest in a proper home studio and start experimenting with new podcast series?

That’s exactly what Karen Covy, divorce coach and host of Off the Fence, has been up to and the results have been pretty incredible. We talked about the process of building her recording space, why adding mini-series gave her audience a big boost, and how she’s now bringing live coaching sessions onto the show.

Full Case Study: https://onestonecreative.net/if-you-want-something-different-do-something-different/

Karen Covy on Web | Off The Fence Podcast | Free Coaching | LinkedIn

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How do you make a podcast work as a real content engine for your business and still keep it fun enough that you don’t burn out?

That’s what Mike Montague, founder of Avenue9 and host of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, is figuring out (spoiler: he’s got a really smart system for it) on this episode of the Business Podcast Spotlight.

Full Episode: https://onestonecreative.net/what-are-your-podcast-tentpoles/

Mike Montague on: Avenue9 | Human-First AI Marketing Podcast | LinkedIn

Megan Dougherty on: One Stone Creative | LinkedIn

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How do you keep a podcast short and simple for your audience, while still using it to build real business relationships behind the scenes?

That’s exactly what accountability coach and author Robin J. Emdon is doing with his show, Goalbusters and what we dug into on the Business Podcast Spotlight.

Full Case Study: https://onestonecreative.net/how-to-make-sure-youre-talking-to-the-right-people/

Robin J. Emdon: Web | Free Book Download | LinkedIn

Goalbusters Podcast | Also on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

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What do you do when your podcast has been a huge success - building your brand, teaching you things you couldn’t have learned anywhere else, even bringing you new clients - but it doesn’t fit where your business is heading anymore?

That’s exactly what Lisa Mulligan, founder of The Culture Ministry and host of A Dog Called Diversity, was figuring out and what we talked through on the Business Podcast Spotlight.

Full Case Study: https://onestonecreative.net/sometimes-you-just-need-a-new-podcast/

Lisa Mulligan: The Culture Ministry I The Culture Ministry LinkedIn I LinkedIn

A Dog Called Diversity: https://www.thecultureministry.com/a-dog-call-diversity-podcast

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Additional Episodes to check out:

https://adogcalleddiversity.buzzsprout.com/1588180/episodes/8236192-i-m-exhausted-and-i-want-you-to-know-why-with-michael-lints

https://adogcalleddiversity.buzzsprout.com/1588180/episodes/7212862-mum-am-i-black

https://adogcalleddiversity.buzzsprout.com/1588180/episodes/9426941-the-best-diversity-and-inclusion-energy-with-devon-michelle

What do you do when you record an interview and it just… sucks?

Every podcaster will have one of those conversations that feels awkward, frustrating, or completely unusable. In this episode of The Business Podcast Spotlight, Megan shares what to do when an interview goes off the rails, how to decide if it’s worth salvaging, and what you can put in place to make sure future guests come prepared.

Full show notes: https://onestonecreative.net/that-interview-sucked-now-what/

Podcasting for Business book: https://podcastingforbusiness.com/book/

Business Podcast Blueprints: https://podcastingforbusiness.com/blueprints/

One Stone Creative: https://onestonecreative.net

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What happens when you actually use your podcast data?

Emily Aborn, copywriter, content marketing consultant, and host of Content with Character, joined me on the Business Podcast Spotlight to talk about the smart (and surprising) ways she’s using her numbers, and how it’s shaping her upcoming rebrand to Small Business Casual.

Full Case Study: https://onestonecreative.net/making-podcast-numbers-work-for-you/

Emily Aborn on Web | LinkedIn | Instagram

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What do you do when your business is thriving, your strategy is solid and people keep telling you to start a podcast… but you don’t want to add to the noise?

That’s exactly where Gwen Bortner found herself. And when Tonya Kubo (her “Chief Moo” — Marketing and Operations Officer) pointed out that their behind-the-scenes convos were the real gold… they made The Business You Really Want.

Full Case Study: https://onestonecreative.net/you-are-your-own-benchmark-for-success/

The Business You Really Want on: Web | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Gwen Bortner on: LinkedIn

Tonya Kubo on: LinkedIn

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What do you do when your podcast is pulling in 6,000 downloads a week, you’ve got 400+ episodes under your belt, and the show’s humming - but you’re not sure what to do next?

That’s what Wayne Pratt and Bernie Franzgrote, hosts of the Knack for Business podcast, were figuring out, and what we dug into on the Business Podcast Spotlight.

Full Case Study: https://onestonecreative.net/working-towards-that-t-shirt-cannon/

Knack 4 Business: YouTube | Website | Simplecast | LinkedIn

Wayne Pratt: Motive8U Coaching | LinkedIn

Bernie Franzgrote: Kreativ Insight | LinkedIn

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What do you do when you've been running a consistent, values-driven podcast but you're ready to explore bigger impact without burning out?

That’s exactly where Jess Sato, business growth strategist and host of the Purpose + Profit Podcast, found herself—and what we explored together on the Business Podcast Spotlight.

Full Case Study: https://onestonecreative.net/pushing-back-against-podcasting-best-practice/

Jess Sato: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

Purpose + Profit Podcast: Apple Podcasts

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What do a publicity pro, an email marketing genius, and a corporate sponsorship strategist have in common? They all use their podcasts to do way more than just share ideas - they use them to drive real results for their businesses.

Jill Lublin turns her short-form show into a visibility perk for her clients.

Shannon Hernandez pairs her episodes with interactive worksheets that double as lead magnets.

And Shayna Davis? She’s landing big corporate contracts through thoughtful podcast guesting strategy.

Three guests. Three smart strategies. One seriously good episode.

Full Show Notes: https://onestonecreative.net/3-experts-3-strategies/

Jill Lublin on Website I LinkedIn

Shannon Hernandez on Website I LinkedIn

Shayna Davis on Website I LinkedIn

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