Podcasting Business School

Today I'm Casting The Pod with my friend Jen Du Plessis from the Mortgage Lending Mastery podcast. Jen is the founder of Kenetic Spark Consulting, Black Fox Investments, and Valor Home Solutions. She's the author of "Launch! How to take your business to new heights" and the host of the first top rated podcast that is mortgage specific. Check out episode 083 of Casting The Pod as Jen and I discuss: Why she decided to launch her first show? The biggest lessons she's learned so far in podcasting. Take action tips for new podcasters. Connect with Jen: Website: https://www.jenduplessis.com/ Podcast: https://www.jenduplessis.com/podcast/   Ready to light UP your community? Check out my new FREE mini course The Build a Challenge CHALLENGE: www.CastingThePod.com  

Today on Casting The Pod I'm finishing up our chat about putting together your Podcast Business Ecosystem. Two weeks ago (episode 080) I talked about the first two phases of the ecosystem: 1. Consistent communication channels 2. Letting your community be a community Today I'm going to show you some examples of how to build super simple monetization funnels that anyone can pull off. This episode is ideal for the podcaster that wants to monetize their show but is super intimidated by online marketing, funnel building, etc.  You are going to love the example that I call "The Human Funnel".....Check out episode 082 of Casting The Pod and get ready to monetize! Ready to infuse some ENERGY into your online community? Check out my new FREE mini course The Build A Challenge CHALLENGE: www.CastingThePod.com  

Today I'm Casting The Pod with Matt Wolfe from the Hustle & Flowchart podcast. Matt is one half of the dynamic duo behind the Hustle & Flowchart podcast where he is known as the systems and tech optimization guy who is a fanatic about content repurposing strategies. He’s famous for SEO, data analysis, split-testing and conversion optimization. Check out episode 081 of Casting The Pod as Matt and I discuss: How Matt got started in podcasting. Who his podcast audience is and how he is serving them. We dive DEEP on monetization strategies involving affiliate marketing.  Top tips for someone looking to monetize their show. Connect with Matt: Website: https://evergreenprofits.com/ Podcast: https://evergreenprofits.com/podcast/ Check out my new FREE mini course The Build A Challenge CHALLENGE: www.CastingThePod.com  

Today on Casting The Pod I'm talking about how to build your Podcast Business Ecosystem. Many podcasters fall victim to something I refer to as "premature monetization" because they don't spend time developing the first two concepts that I talk about in today's episode.  If you are a podcaster that wants to build an amazing community and eventually monetize your message then check out episode 080 of Casting The Pod. Ramp up your community engagement with my new FREE mini course The Build A Challenge Challenge: www.CastingThePod.com  

Today I'm Casting The Pod with Neva Lee Recla from the Super Power Kids podcast. Neva is an amazing young entrepreneur that has a top rated podcast and a best selling book......at the age of TEN! Check out episode 079 of Casting The Pod as Neva and I discuss: How she became an entrepreneur at such a young age. Who she is trying to serve and educate with her podcast. Tips for other kids that might want to get into podcasting. Action steps for brand new podcasters. Connect with Neva: Website: https://superpowerexperts.com/super-power-kids-superpower-up-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nevaleerecla/ Join my FREE Build A Challenge CHALLENGE: www.CastingThePod.com  

In this special episode of Casting The Pod I sit down and do three Hot Seat Strategy sessions with some of our community members. Here are the topics we discuss: Show growth Monetization Episode topic rotation Matching the people we interview to the knowledge level of our audience Forming a podcast launch promo tribe If you want to do a FREE Hot Seat Strategy session with me sign up for my free monthly newsletter at www.PODgasm.org and I will email out a notification for the next round of Hot Seat sign ups!

Today I'm Casting The Pod with Mitch Russo from the Your First Thousand Clients podcast. Mitch's greatest passion is helping CEOs get extreme leverage by building independent “tribes” of Certified Consultants. This builds loyalty with your best clients and deeply engaging them through a powerful, integrated community which happens to drive massive profits year after year.  Check out episode 077 of Casting The Pod as Mitch and I discuss: What his podcast is about and he he's using that to serve his audience. What it was like to work with people like Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes. How to monetize by creating a certification program. Here is how you can connect with Mitch: Website: https://mitchrusso.com/ Podcast: https://mitchrusso.com/podcast-home/   Check out my new FREE Mini Course: The Build A Challenge Challenge: www.CastingThePod.com  

In this episode of Casting The Pod I do a deep dive on how I've used challenges to grow my audience, engage my audience, and even monetize! Check out episode 076 of Casting The Pod as I discuss: The four goals of a successful challenge. Examples of my challenges that have worked well in the past. Details on my FREE Build a Challenge CHALLENGE course. I use the Kajabi platform for all of my online courses, videos, and challenges. Use this link to try Kajabi out for free for 28 days. (Please note that this is an affiliate link and I will receive compensation if you go forward as a paying customer.....THANK YOU!) To start your FREE Build A Challenge Challenge head over to www.CastingThePod.com  

Today I'm Casting The Pod with my friend Lonnee Rey from the Mid Life My Ass I'm just getting started podcast. Lonnee is known as a facilitator of great people, products & services. She brings a diverse range resources & options, saving clients time, money & frustration.  Her singular goal is to enhance & advance your brand's authentic expression.   Currently known as one of the few podcast guest trainers in the world, she trainsNervous Nelly's how to confidently use the 'Global Microphone' to speak their truth (in no uncertain terms!) on podcasts, in person & on video.   Combining over 20 years as a spokes model for multi-national brands, with experience working in TV/film & radio broadcasting, marketing, copy writing and public speaking, she elevates her clients to a level of preparedness few can offer.   Check out episode 075 of Casting The Pod as Lonnee and I discuss:   How she got her start in podcasting.   How we can turn out podcasting content into a best selling book.   Tips for being better and being interviewed.   Quick tips for rookie podcasters.   Here is how you can connect with Lonnee Rey: Website: https://www.2020storycoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnee/ Podcast: https://www.2020storycoach.com/podcast   Check out my new FREE Mini Course: The Build A Challenge Challenge: www.CastingThePod.com

In this episode of Casting The Pod I talk about the power of authentic connection as a podcaster. Check out episode 074 as I discuss: A recent Instagram interaction with one of my podcasting heroes that totally turned me off as a fan. How to use video emails to WOW your audience members. My new Instagram voice message strategy that is blowing people away when they follow my account. Here is the BombBomb referral link that I mention in the show: http://referrals.bombbomb.com/DfZd7 If you use that link and sign up for a year of service we will both get a $50 Visa gift card....Thanks for supporting the show!