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In this case study episode, we explore Erin Kelly's approach to audio summits that completely flips the traditional summit model. As CEO and co-founder of MemberVault, Erin shares how she's run three different types of audio summits using Hello Audio, each designed to maximize results while keeping her calendar completely clear. Discover how asynchronous audio summits can drive significant list growth, revenue, and strategic partnerships while being easier for both hosts and speakers to manage. Topics CoveredThree different audio summit formats and their unique benefitsAsynchronous speaker management using MemberVault and Hello AudioThe sweet spot of 10-13 speakers for optimal resultsRevenue generation strategies including lifetime passes and affiliate programsAutomation systems for speaker onboarding and follow-upContent consumption patterns across different audio formatsLong-term traffic generation through evergreen summit contentLinks MentionedWebsite: https://membervault.co/Free trial: https://membervault.co/free Community: https://m.facebook.com/groups/membervaultMore from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore how Michelle Grosser, a nervous system and somatics coach, transformed her business using a private podcast lead magnet. Discover how she attracted nearly 3,000 leads, built a waitlist of 130+ women, and now fills her quarterly group coaching program through personal video invites—all while transitioning from running a law firm to full-time coaching. Topics CoveredCreating a simple, direct private podcast lead magnet strategyThe five-part "Heal Your Burnout" private podcast structureUsing private podcasts when guesting on other showsEmail nurture sequences that support private podcast consumptionConverting private podcast listeners to program waitlistsReplacing webinars with personal video invites for program salesFuture plans for Q&A private podcasts and somatic playlistsRepurposing public podcast content into targeted private feedsLinks MentionedInstagram: http://www.michellegrosser.com/burnoutHeal Your Burnout private podcast: http://www.michellegrosser.com/burnoutMore from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore Michelle Pontvert's approach to hosting online events using private podcasts. Discover how this "easy events enthusiast" created a 33-contributor audio event in just 34 hours, achieved an 872-person listen-through rate, and saw a 40% uptick in overall business sales. Learn why Michelle chose audio over traditional summit formats and how she designed an experience that benefits hosts, collaborators, and listeners equally. Topics CoveredWhy audio-only events create better experiences for all partiesThe 34-hour event creation process from pitch to launchOutreach strategies that resulted in 33 out of 42 people saying yesUsing 30-60 day access periods instead of traditional 24-hour urgencyRe-engagement strategies for existing email subscribersNative integrations between Thrive Cart, Kit, and Hello AudioFollow-up email sequences to maintain engagement over extended periodsLinks MentionedWebsite: http://www.michellepontvert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepontvertFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.pontvertwww.michellepontvert.com/event-debriefMore from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore messaging mentor Ellie Kime's unique approach to private podcasting with her "choose your own adventure" lead magnet. Discover how she created a self-segmenting audio experience that helps business owners identify their specific messaging challenges while simultaneously qualifying them as ideal clients. Learn why this interactive format outperforms traditional lead magnets and how it's transformed her sales conversations. Topics CoveredThe concept behind choose your own adventure private podcastsHow self-segmenting audio content works in practiceUsing private podcasts to qualify clients before sales callsCreating immersive marketing experiences with audioLeveraging listener data to understand audience needsConverting audio listeners into one-to-one clientsThe psychology behind permission-based content consumptionLinks MentionedWebsite: https://www.eleanormollie.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleanor_mollieThreads: https://www.threads.net/@eleanor_mollieInside The Jar Podcast: https://www.eleanormollie.co.uk/jarMore from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this powerful case study, we explore how Colleen Freeland Kachmann, founder of Emotional Sobriety Coaching, completely transformed her business using private podcasts. After experiencing a $40,000 loss in Q1 2023, Colleen implemented a strategic private podcast funnel that helped her clear over a million dollars since then, now generating approximately $150,000 per month. Discover how she uses private podcasts to pre-qualify leads, achieve a 40% close rate on $7,800 programs, and create an experience so compelling that clients want matching tattoos. Topics CoveredTransition from friction-heavy webinar funnels to seamless private podcast systemsUsing private podcasts as both lead magnets and pre-call preparationCreating multiple specialized feeds: onboarding, Q&A, partner support, and restart feedsImplementing 15-minute tech support calls as relationship-building touchpointsAchieving sales without calls through effective pre-framingContent creation workflow and repurposing strategiesBuilding 95% client satisfaction rates through audio deliveryLinks MentionedWebsite: https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@hangoverwhispererInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehangoverwhisperer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hangoverwhispererFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveriwthcolleenPodcast: https://itsnotaboutthealcohol.comhttp://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/c413618c-2435-4bbf-8109-049e275cc96a/signupMore from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this follow-up episode, we reconnect with Nicole Culver, whose secret podcast funnel was one of our most popular case studies. Nicole shares how she's evolved her private podcast strategy over two years, including a complete re-recording to incorporate low-ticket offers into her ecosystem. Discover why every single person who buys her high-ticket program Elevate still listens to her secret podcast, how she's successfully running ads to private podcasts, and what she's learned from teaching other entrepreneurs to create their own secret podcasts.Topics CoveredEvolution of the original secret podcast strategy over two yearsIntegration of low-ticket offers into the private podcast ecosystemComplete re-recording process and reasoning behind the updateRunning Facebook ads to private podcasts with specific targeting strategiesTeaching other entrepreneurs through the "Secret Podcast Starter Pack"Using private podcasts as "sideways webinars" with seamless pitch integrationCreating client-only private podcasts for ongoing supportThe importance of specificity in podcast topics for ad successLinks MentionedWebsite: https://nicoleculver.co/secretInstagram: https://instagram.com/nicoleculverMore from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore Julie Ciardi's powerful "surround sound marketing" approach that helped her generate $320,000 in revenue during her November launch. As a human design business coach and former IBM marketing executive, Julie shares how she strategically uses private podcasts before, during, and after her live launches to warm up leads, increase show-up rates, and create deeper client connections. Discover how she transformed declining launch performance into record-breaking results by meeting her audience where they already are - in their podcast apps. Topics CoveredThe "surround sound marketing" strategy using private podcastsHow to use private podcasts before, during, and after live launchesCreating custom landing pages with QR codes for easy accessUsing client concierges to scale with intimacySales page walkthroughs delivered via audioClient panel interviews shared through private feedsDaily podcast delivery to existing clients for retentionThe psychology behind voice and its 38% impact on marketing and salesLinks MentionedWebsite: http://www.julieciardi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieciardi/More from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore Amanda Karlstad's proven private podcast strategy that has generated approximately one million dollars in revenue over three years. As a master business coach who works with established coaches looking to scale, Amanda shares how she transformed her webinar content into an intimate audio experience that converts at 15-20% (compared to typical 3% funnel conversions). Discover her approach to creating exclusive content, building authentic connections, and why she's made zero changes to her funnel since launch.  Topics CoveredHow Amanda discovered private podcasts through Emily HirschConverting webinar content into a three-part private podcast seriesThe psychology of exclusivity in private podcast marketingBuilding a comprehensive funnel with email sequences, text messaging, and downloadable resourcesCreating urgency through tuition incentives for quick action-takersThe intimacy factor that makes private podcasts feel like gifts rather than sales pitchesWhy she's made zero changes to her funnel in three yearsLinks MentionedWebsite: https://amandakarlstadcoaching.comInstagram: @amandakarlstadcoachingYouTube: Amanda KarlstadAmanda Karlstad Podcast: https://amandakarlstadcoaching.com/3-vital-shifts-private-podcast-series-opt-in-2/More from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

Lindsay opens the “Best Of 2025” series with a candid look at the eight most transformative private podcast episodes of the past year. Hear how this year’s standouts pushed audio beyond lead magnets, building ecosystems where private feeds drive launches, client onboarding, evergreen content, summits, waitlists, and scalable high-touch support. Get a preview of the creative ways entrepreneurs adapted to shifting markets: from async audio summits, to segmenting a single feed into custom lead magnet journeys, to onboarding every new client with a personalized private podcast.For even more inspiration, Lindsay unveils the newest Hello Audio resource: 101 Ideas for Private Podcasts in Your Business. Whether you’re here for list growth, repeat sales, retention, or just want to see how others are breaking the private podcast mold, this intro episode is your roadmap for what’s possible in 2025.Topics Covered:How Nicole Culver rebuilt her entire private podcast funnel to convert five-figure sales—even as the online market shifted, adding low-ticket offers and tripling her conversion rate from podcast listenersErin Kelly’s “Async Audio Summit” playbook and why hosting summits over Voxer and private feeds brought in nearly 200 new, high-quality leads and strategic partnerships—without live calls or calendar burnoutJulie Ciardi’s surround sound launch strategy: using private podcasts before, during, and after open cart to pre-frame, nurture, and onboard $320k in program salesMichelle Pontvert’s low-lift audio event that re-engaged 924+ subscribers and delivered massive value to speakers and listeners, all with simple, accessible podcast deliveryColleen Kachmann’s $150K/month transformation through a podcast-powered funnel that completely replaced the sales call, doubled client trust, and now supports 95% satisfaction and a literal “cult following”Amanda Karlstad’s million-dollar private podcast funnel—unchanged for 3 years, still converting at 15%, and a masterclass in the power of audio exclusivity and evergreen nurtureMichelle Grosser’s 3,000-lead win through a quick, five-part private podcast that made launching a new group program easy, filling her waitlist and automating nurture with zero extra DM chasingEllie Kime’s “choose your own adventure” podcast lead magnet, letting listeners self-identify, get straight to what matters, and feeding back powerful audience insight for future content. A can’t-miss for anyone wanting segmentation inspiration!Links Mentioned:101 Ideas for Private Podcasts in Your BusinessMore from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore how hypnotherapist Brooke Ansley discovered the power of private podcasting through her own client experience and transformed her entire business model around audio delivery. Discover how she created "Mom Flow Hypno," a $37 private podcast that serves as both a lead magnet and passive income stream, while learning why audio is the perfect medium for wellness professionals serving busy women and new moms. Topics CoveredHow experiencing a coach's private podcast led to Brooke's audio awakeningThe transition from video-based courses to audio-only content deliveryCreating separate private podcast feeds for training content vs. hypnosis sessionsThe evolution from weight loss coaching to emotional regulation and stress managementDeveloping Mom Flow Hypno after becoming a new mom herselfUsing private podcasts as low-cost lead magnets that convert to high-value clientsPartner collaboration strategies using private podcasts as giftsThe comparison between private podcasting and the music industry's direct-to-fan modelWhy audio feels more intimate and accessible than video contentLinks MentionedWebsite: http://www.HappyBodyBlueprint.comInstagram: @brookeansleywellnessPrivate Podcast : https://brookeansleywellness.kit.com/products/mom-flow-hypnoMore from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.