What does it take to cultivate a thriving business venture? Nine times out of ten, the answer is pretty simple: deliver value. But, the challenge isn’t in the answer — it’s in the method. To provide value for your clientele, you can go down any number of paths, from offering gifts to delivering extra services. However, many entrepreneurs have started raising the stakes — and their results — with one value-generating tool: podcasting.
The thing is, creating a podcast for your business isn’t so simple. It takes more than buying all the right equipment and setting up a fancy website to start seeing the ROI pouring in. But, you also don’t need all the flashy extras to generate quality leads and make your business thrive! So, we sat down with entrepreneurs and leaders across industries to talk about their business podcasts, what they learned during the process, and how they’ve been able to leverage this awesome relationship-building tool. Let’s get started!
John Corcoran, Smart Business Revolution
John Corcoran has had a long, rewarding journey with podcasting. Through his podcast, he found his business partner, worked with his dream clients, and created lifelong, meaningful connections. Because for him, podcasting isn’t about creating content — it’s about building relationships.
Welcome to the Smart Business Revolution podcast. Former Clinton White House Writer John Corcoran shows you how to build relationships intelligently to get more clients, grow your income and advance your career. Discover how you can use win-win networking and intentional relationship-building with Influencers and VIPs, even if you “hate networking” or feel like you have “nothing to offer” people who are successful. Tune in for interviews with today’s top entrepreneurs and authors such as Dan Pink, Michael Port, Gary Vaynerchuk, Marie Forleo, and Guy Kawasaki, who reveal how they use relationships to grow their businesses and their incomes.
Dr. Jeremy Weisz, Inspired Insider
What has podcasting done for Dr. Jeremy Weisz? It’s allowed him to make close friends, form strategic partnerships, and have once-in-a-lifetime conversations with some of the top founders in the world. And, on top of all that, he’s increased the ROI, referrals, and client list of his business. Dr. Weisz is a firm believer in the power of podcasting — wouldn’t you be, too?
The Inspired Insider podcast with Host Dr. Jeremy Weisz features interviews with successful and inspirational entrepreneurs, authors, and visionary leaders. Each interview reveals deeply personal stories and explores the tough journey of Big Challenges or Big Mistakes that the inspirational leaders overcame to achieve success. Past guests include the founders of Pixar, Barefoot Wines, P90X, Atari, Baby Einstein, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and many more.
Kenzie Elizabeth, I Love You So Much
When you’re putting together a podcast for your business, Kenzie Elizabeth has your daily affirmation ready: be consistent. Sometimes it takes time to find your voice, but if you stay focused and dedicated to living in your authenticity, you’ll discover your “why” in your persistence.
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- Start With Why by Simon Sinek
- What They Don’t Teach You At Harvard Business School by Mark H. McCormack
Welcome to I Love You So Much, the podcast hosted by lifestyle vlogger, Kenzie Elizabeth. On this show, you’ll find interviews with influencers, artists, authors, experts, entrepreneurs, bloggers, and thought leaders. This podcast serves as a guide to branding, relationships, productivity, mental health, and living your best life.
Alejandro Gálvez, Fundadores
Quick question: do you think about how to reach your goals in the fastest way possible? Or do you think in the long term? Not everyone likes to hear it, but real growth is slow. Alejandro Gálvez learned this while developing his own podcast, Fundadores. While there aren’t any shortcuts to creating a booming podcast, every episode will get you one step closer to success.
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Welcome to Fundadores, a podcast focused on spotlighting Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and startups that are changing Latin America from the inside out. Host Alejandro Gálvez sits down with these innovators to learn about their experiences, history, mistakes, and successes to help inform the decisions you make.
Amanda Kieffer, Forgotten America
Not everything grain of sand turns into a diamond. For Amanda Kieffer to reach that value with her podcast, she took the leap, put herself out there, and did the work. Her advice for up-and-coming podcasters? Don’t be afraid to teach yourself something new along the way.
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Welcome to Forgotten America, a podcast about the many places that get flown over, driven past, or completely forgotten and the people who call these places home. In each episode, they’ll diagnose the unique challenges faced by rural America and unpack and explore the solutions to those challenges. They’ll also share the culture, stories, and perspectives of Forgotten Americans from the hilltop to the holler and the desert and the coast.
Shaunise Day, Confessions of a Stenographer
It can be challenging to piece together your podcast. What should it focus on? What kind of guests should you feature? What should you call it? For all those perplexed potential podcasters, Shaunise Day has a word of advice: have fun and be yourself.
Recommended Resources
- The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
- The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Confessions of a Stenographer wasdesigned with the entire legal profession in mind. They are for educational purposes and are designed to spread the word about the steno profession. Though you are sure to hear this on nearly every episode of the podcast, it still bears repeating: as technology continues to evolve, so will we. Our future is bright, and we are not going anywhere.
Kellie Hoover, Blessed Momma Bosses
There’s a lot to be gained from creating a podcast for your business: increased ROI, broadening your brand awareness and reach, and improving your SEO, to name a few. For Kellie Hoover, her favorite result from podcasting hits the heart: genuine connections and breakthrough conversations with other people.
Recommended Resources
- The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
- by Jack Canfield and Janet SwitzerMake Chic Happen Podcast
The Blessed Momma Bosses podcast is a place for mommas who are trying to balance their family and personal life while building a business online — without losing their minds. Kellie Hoover and Blair Critch started the Blessed Momma Bosses podcast in October 2020 to share all their secrets on how to scale your business from profitable to six figures and beyond.
Ben Newman, The Burn Podcast
Everyone has a message to deliver with their business, product, and image. With his podcast, Ben Newman has been able to not only share his message consistently and authentically, but also reach a larger network of partners and clients that align with that message.
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Join Ben Newman, highly regarded performance coach, international keynote speaker, and author of the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-seller, Uncommon Leadership, as he takes you into the minds of some of the highest performers in sports and business. The “Burn” is something we all have, but rarely do people uncover and connect to it. Ben helps people from all walks of life reach their true maximum potential. Ben serves as a Mental Conditioning Coach for the 18-time National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team and has worked with players from the last 4 Super Bowl Champion teams. Business executives, sales organizations, and athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC, and NCAA have all trusted Ben to elevate their game.
Kim Scott, Radical Candor
Kim Scott’s goal with her business is to help people change their behavior. With her podcast, she’s able to boost her efforts to heights she never imagined. So, what is the key to her podcast’s success? A focus on having fun with each episode.
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Welcome to Radical Candor, a show about how to kick ass at work by practicing the principles of Radical Candor without losing your humanity. Host Amy Sandler leads discussions with Radical Candor Co-founders Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff about what it means to be Radically Candid, why it’s hard, and why it’s worth it. Tune in to get actionable tips for doing the best work of your life and building the best relationships of your career. And don’t forget to read Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity!
Kenneth Foreman, Do More Good
Kenneth Foreman found his passion in podcasting: he’s developed a friendship with his team, expanded his skillset, and had a blast along the way. However, one of the things he’s loved most about running his podcast is chatting with so many interesting people who are all making a positive mark on society. Ready to find the same?
If you were wondering where you might find a light-hearted conversation on professional development, the charity sector, and interesting individuals who are doing more good, you’ve come to the right place. Rather than invest in a sports car and bad shoes, your presenters opted to document their mid-life crises with a podcast. Recorded in pubs around London and beyond, the Do More Good podcast delves into a variety of topics and interviews with people from across the spectrum. They cover hot topics such as leadership, innovation, fundraising, current affairs, and first-world problems over a pint or two. The views expressed in all episodes are personal to the presenters or the individual being interviewed, as are their choice of shoes and sports car.
Sam Balter, Talk Data to Me
People have a shorter attention span these days: tweets can only be so long, users stop watching a video after the first few seconds, and calls are ignored in favor of a quick text. Luckily, Sam Balter found a way to get people to connect with his brand attentively and for longer periods of time: through podcasting.
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Who says data can’t be sexy? On Talk Data to Me, they beg to differ. Join co-hosts Stephanie Tonneson and Sam Balter as they chat with industry professionals who help them answer the age-old question, “What the hell is going on here?” one piece of data at a time. At ZoomInfo, there’s tons of data. Normally it’s boring. It’s useful data, but it’s not the most riveting information — the cool part is what you can do with it. Data can show us the promotion gap between men and women, and the rise of brand ambassadors. There isn’t always a clear story to data, but this podcast can find it.
Danielle Gagnon, Content Cash Machine Podcast
We’ve all heard the phrase, “money doesn’t grow on trees.” But Danielle Gagnon asked, “what if it’s hidden in your content?” That’s why he created his podcast — to make the most out of his content, from recording interviews with industry giants to repurposing his episodes into valuable business assets.
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Think of the Content Cash Machine Podcast as the marketing hub for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to be doing more with their content. If you’ve ever wondered how to get actual leads from social media, how to grow your business with a blog, or how to make time to consistently create content, then the Content Cash Machine Podcast is here to help. Every week, host Danielle Gagnon interviews content creation experts from all over the marketing world to talk about everything from social media and email marketing to market research, SEO, and lead generation.
Austin Westerfeld, Business of Product
How do you go from idea to reality? Do you know how to convert a thought into a viable product that meets a need? How do you create value seemingly from thin air? Austin Westerfeld says, with a podcast.
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Business of Product is a show for the CEO, the Founder, and the high-growth leader looking for the hockey stick effect. Their conversations cut through the product jargon of tech stacks and product features to help you do one thing: take your company to the next level. In this original show from Innovatemap, join leaders from across the globe as they share their journey to today while looking at the road for tomorrow. And while they promise to highlight the trends you need to pay attention to, they’ll also go back to the basics. Reminding you of your why, you’ll leave motivated, inspired, and connected to your vision no matter what the future holds.
Hala Taha, Young and Profiting
You bought all of your equipment, you set up your accounts, and you’ve officially started your podcast. Now what? If you want to see real results from your efforts, Hala Taha says you need to find your leverage. For her that meant interviewing experts, digging into industry-specific topics, and delivering value with each episode.
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- Freakonomics podcast
- The Practice of Creativity: A Manual for Dynamic Group Problem-Solving by George M. Prince
Listen. Learn. Profit. Join Hala Taha as she interviews some of the brightest minds in the world and turns their wisdom into actionable advice you can use in your life — no matter your age, profession, or industry. Young and Profiting hits on a number of topics, ranging from enhancing productivity, strategies for gaining influence, the art of side hustles, and more! If you’re smart and like to continually improve yourself, hit the subscribe button, because you’ll love Young and Profiting.
Charles Chandler, The Age of Organizational Effectiveness
What does it take to run a podcast on your own? For Charles Chandler, the answer lies in two words: organizational effectiveness.
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- Become Truly Great: Serve the Common Good through Management by Positive Organizational Effectiveness by Charles G. Chandler
- The Ezra Klein Show with Ezra Klein
Welcome to The Age of Organizational Effectiveness, a podcast that explores stories about organizations and their performance — not only for themselves but for the common good as well. With host Charles Chandler, the podcast is designed to help organizations find their path to greatness. He’ll dive into general topics on management theory as well as specific content containing interviews with business, government, or nonprofit managers and thought leaders.
Emily Kidd, The Road Created
When you first start podcasting, it’s easy to feel like the new kid on the block. Emily Kidd accepted that there was going to be a learning curve and started reaching out to people who were doing it well. She found a supportive and welcoming community — and she hasn’t looked back since.
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- Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller
- The Bearded Tog podcast
The Road Created is for creative entrepreneurs who want to travel the world and build a sustainable business. This podcast delivers education and inspiration for destination wedding photographers and elopement photographers. It’s a mix of interviews with experts in the industry and solo episodes, all hosted by Emily Kidd.
Daniel Moore, Hearing Architecture
How do you use your podcast? Typically, entrepreneurs and business owners leverage their podcasts for their bottom line, lead generation, and value building. But, Daniel Moore discovered another unique use for his podcast: client education.
Hearing Architecture is a podcast about architects, what they do, and why it’s important. In this podcast, host Daniel Moore will be interviewing architects from around Australia who will talk about the work they’re doing to improve their cities and neighborhoods.
Allison Scholes, Social Media for Mompreneurs
What is the number one way to build your email list? According to Allison Scholes, the answer is podcasting. Allison added a catchy call to action to her podcast episodes, and now she watches the email subscribers roll in each and every week.
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On Social Media for Mompreneurs, you will find creative copy and content tips, hacks for hashtags, sales, audience growth, the elusive algorithm, and expert guests who will help you blow up the ‘gram. With host Allison Scholes, find exciting Instagram coaching episodes, branding strategies, copy hacks, and more.
Dan Miller, 48 Days to the Work You Love
As every good salesperson or business owner knows, no one wants to feel like they’re being talked at. But, how do you avoid this pitfall with a podcast? Dan Miller says it’s all about interacting with your audience. While it may feel like you’re just talking into a microphone, a network of potential customers, leads, and strategic partners are listening closely — and it’s up to you to make it worth their while.
Recommended Resources
- Seth Godin
- No More Dreaded Mondays: Ignite Your Passion—and Other Revolutionary Ways to Discover Your True Calling at Work by Dan Miller
Each week on 48 Days to the Work You Love, host Dan Miller takes 48 minutes to dive into real-life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live, and finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day. With Dan, you’ll finally be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling, and, importantly, profitable.
Annie Jones, From the Front Porch
With so many different ways to monetize your podcasting efforts, it can feel impossible to choose the right path forward. Annie Jones decided to go for a unique but effective strategy: adding valuable bonus content on a Patreon page.
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- Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott
- How I Built Thiswith Guy Raz
From the Front Porch is a weekly literary podcast hosted by Annie B. Jones, the owner of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in beautiful downtown Thomasville, Georgia. Each week, she discusses books, small business, and life in the South with a variety of co-hosts from The Bookshelf’s vibrant in-store and online community.
John Barrows, Make it Happen Mondays
Getting the word out about your podcast can be a particularly challenging obstacle to face, especially with such fierce competition on podcasting platforms. John Barrows has found a way over this hurdle with LinkedIn. As a professional in the B2B space, John discovered that this social channel was perfect for connecting with future podcast collaborators.
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Welcome to Make it Happen Mondays, hosted by John Barrows. John is a leading B2B sales trainer and the Founder of JBarrows Consulting. His clients include Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Okta. Each week, he brings on industry leaders to give you actionable sales tips for closing more business.
Nick Opich, The Green Rush
Pitching your business (or even yourself!) is one of the hardest parts of entrepreneurship. It can feel uncomfortable, inauthentic, and downright impossible to sing your own praises. With his podcast, Nick Opich discovered the perfect way to pitch himself without feeling salesy.
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The Green Rush is a podcast about the business of cannabis. Join them each week as they talk to newsmakers on the front lines who are building the legal cannabis market. From lawmakers and investment bankers, to CEOs and investors (and maybe even a celebrity or two), Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich will take a look at how people are transforming cannabis from the shadows of the black market into a thriving US industry.
Colby McFadden, Confidante Investor
It’s easy to get mired in the process of making your podcast “perfect.” When this happens, you’ll often find yourself stopping before you even get started! If this sounds like you, Colby McFadden suggests going backward and starting with the end in mind. Ask yourself: Why did I want to create my podcast in the first place? What was I hoping to accomplish?
Gain the knowledge you need to be a confident investor with the Confidante Investor podcast. This show simplifies the seemingly complex world of investing. Hosts, Kristen Yoder — known widely as the cannabis industry’s very own BS Detector — and Colby McFadden of Quiver Financial Holdings, break down the steps you need to know to become a confident investor.
Courtney Dyer, Financially Free Journey
Consistency is the key to success. So, how can you be more consistent with your business efforts? Courtney Dyer’s podcasting journey has taught her how to do exactly this: plan, plan, plan.
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The Financially Free Journey podcast was created to dispel the seemingly complex topic of personal finances, money management, debt, saving, investing, and even retirement. With over 12 years of experience in the financial industry, host Courtney Dyer was inspired to create the show after seeing individuals make the same money mistakes — regardless of their economic background, upbringing, and income. Through her educational background and professional experience in the industry, Courtney realized the need to simplify and demystify all things money in order to empower the everyday adult.
Kyle and Darci Chambers, #QualityMatters
Together, a husband and wife can do anything they set their minds to. They can turn a house into a home, launch a successful business, and even start a podcast. Take Kyle and Darci Chambers as the perfect example! By having fun and leaning into their chemistry, this married couple has created an unforgettable business podcast with a huge reach.
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Husband and wife duo Darci and Kyle Chambers explore quality management and the various ways quality matters at work, home, and beyond. #QualityMatters explores how quality everywhere impacts us, from the oil fields to the schools that educate our children, to the paper towels we use to clean up their mess, and everything in between. Join us as we step behind the desk, out into the production floor, and beyond to discuss how quality matters.
Jeremy Evans, Bleav in Sports Law
For Jeremy Evans, a podcast is a win-win situation. His goal is to help grow his business and client list. But, regardless of how successful his podcast will be on this front, he’s still going to learn about and discuss different industry-specific topics that his clients will love to hear about. So, if you’re hesitant about getting started with a podcast, Jeremy’s advice is to just go for it.
Recommended Resources
- What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School: Notes from a Street-Smart Executive by Mark H. McCormack
- Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz
On Bleav in Sports Law, award-winning attorney and industry leader, Jeremy Evans, navigates the fine print on the biggest topics and most interesting legal angles in entertainment, media, and sports law.
Kevin Burke, Your Hometown
To get ROI from your podcast, Kevin Burke says you have to believe in what you’re doing. The best way to reach your audience, build a community, and achieve success is to trust in your idea and find meaning in your process.
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Our hometowns — and the years we spend there growing up — loom large and cast long shadows. Whether we stay, move away, or eventually come back, they mark a permanent geography within our very beings. Our experiences there are foundational, our memories of them visceral, their needle ready to drop, and, in the rearview: they’re almost mythic. On Your Hometown, Kevin Burke wants to discover where we’re from, when we’re from, and how that unique crossroads in our coming-of-age years shapes us forever. One guest. One interview. One hometown at a time.
Julian Alvarez, Inventing The Future
If your goal with creating a business podcast is to grow, Julian Alvarez says you’re doing it wrong. Instead, your focus should be on something else entirely: to learn. Through his podcast, Julian is learning how to create better content and inspire his audience.
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Welcome to Inventing the Future, where they tell the stories of the visionary tech entrepreneurs that are solving the world’s biggest problems. The potential for entrepreneurs to disrupt industries and solve massive problems has never been greater. The decreased cost and increased power of technology have democratized our ability to solve large-scale problems. Today, a single individual or team, driven by a purpose, can transform our world. Join Julian Alvarez, a Gen Z entrepreneur and Software Engineer at Facebook, as he interviews those that are inventing our future. The best way to predict the future is to invent it. So, how will you invent the future?
Jeff J. Hunter, TheSavage Marketer Podcast
What’s the hardest step to putting together an effective business podcast? Jeff Hunter says that the challenge isn’t just deciding to start — it’s committing to getting it done. That’s why he says it’s critical to have a defined purpose for your show and to stay consistent with your content.
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The Savage Marketer Podcast, hosted by Jeff J. Hunter, brings together the world’s best marketers to share their most savage marketing strategies. You’ll learn how they get attention, make massive sales, and build raving fans of customers. This is a no BS, no fluff podcast that gets right down to actionable knowledge you can use to get results.
Kevin Dawson, Leaders & Lagers
When you’re putting together a new episode for your podcast, how do you decide on the content to focus on? Kevin Dawson recommends finding the answer with your target audience. What topics make them excited? What do they want to learn more about? Research what will hook the people in your industry, and then run with it.
Join the Leaders & Lagers podcast with host Kevin Dawson each week. Sit down with a glass of your favorite craft beer and tune in to a conversation with leaders from around the world about how to craft better leaders, teams, and culture.
Chris Cunningham, Superpowers Podcast
So you want to make a podcast; great! But, with so many shows out there, how do you decide on your niche? For Chris Cunningham, he found the answer in what he found most meaningful.
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Everyone has a superpower; we’re here to uncover it. Welcome to the Superpowers Podcast, where you hear real stories from iconic startup founders and industry trailblazers like Kara Goldin (Hint Water), Andy Dunn (Bonobos), and Deborah Wahl (General Motors). Join Chris Cunningham as he dives deep into the trenches and discovers how these incredible entrepreneurs used their unique superpower to succeed in business and life. Superpowers: what’s yours?
Sameer Khan and Jeremy Roberts, #AnalyticsToday
A lot of people think it takes a big name to make a podcast episode successful. Sameer Khan and Jeremy Roberts think otherwise. These podcasters prefer to avoid interviewing celebrities or influencers and instead focus on having conversations with the day-in and day-out experts — the people who are really working on the business.
#AnalyticsToday is a podcast focused on big data, analytics, and the latest trends in the digital world. Hosted by Jeremy Roberts and Sameer Khan, each week you’ll find yourself in conversation with day-to-day C-level and junior analysts.
Mike Fusco, Team Business
Every business can benefit from a comprehensive toolkit. You need equipment for client services, employee retention, and quality assurance — but what else? Mike Fusco discovered something he never knew his business needed once he developed his podcast: a relationship tool.
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The Team Business podcast uncovers the everyday entrepreneur’s why, how, and the road to now! Join Mike Fusco to learn how game-changing founders act on their vision and build a team for success.
Melissa Ambers, SAVVY The Business Podcast
Your podcast isn’t just a way for you to provide value and educate your clients. For Melissa Ambers, it’s also an avenue for her to expand her own expertise and learn more about her niche and beyond. She achieves this through in-depth interviews with her guests, who often share expert tips that she can bring back to her own business.
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You may know them as It’s Business Baby, but they are now SAVVY The Business Podcast. They aren’t only for business owners. The podcast is full of solutions and tips that will feed your career, whether you are a professional or a business owner. With SAVVY, host Melissa Ambers taps into the tools you need to ensure you will win and how to use them from the experts themselves. Boost your productivity and your career by asking the questions directly!
Derek Anthony, Rated “R” – Real Estate Uncensored
How can you authentically expand your brand and keep your company top of mind during a time when consumers are wearier than ever? Derek Anthony opted to extend his brand by creating a podcast. As he says, his podcast stretches the reach of his business, helping him solve more problems for more clients.
Recommended Resources/Recommended Episode
- 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan P Peterson
- Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
Rated “R” – Real Estate Uncensored talks about all things commercial real estate, uncensored for your pleasure. Hosted by Derek Anthony and Mia Urena, you’ll get the take from the operators, bankers, owners, tenants, landlords, and all other angles of the CRE world.
Dafne Canales, Trustini Talks
What do you learn whenever you tune into — or host — a podcast episode? For Dafne Canales, every time she creates an episode of her podcast, she learns something new about something unexpected: herself.
The Trustini Talks podcast features today’s most successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, and elite personal injury attorneys all sharing the tools and strategies they use to grow their revenue. Every week, host Dafne Canales sits down to hear their stories about how they got to where they are today, learn valuable insights, share inspiring stories, and sip on delicious lattes.
Will Schneider and Jon Macaskill, Men Talking Mindfulness
Starting a podcast can include a lot of fumbles in the beginning. But, don’t get discouraged and give up before you see where a podcast can take you! Will Schneider explains that as long as you’re not afraid to mess up and you speak from a place of truth, you’ll find your flow — and your success.
Recommended Resources/Recommended Episode
- Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
- The ONE Thingwith Geoff Woods
What happens when two dudes — one a retired Navy SEAL Commander from Colorado Springs and the other a hippie meditation teacher in New York City — come together to talk about mindfulness? That’s a great question, because we don’t know either! Raw, uncut, and unapologetic, welcome to Men Talking Mindfulness with co-hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider. Each week they take an authentic dive into how mindfulness continually impacts our lives, deepens our relationships, and allows us to be emotionally alive.
Ray Rike, Metrics That Measure Up
What should you do before recording an episode for your podcast? Ray Rike says you shouldn’t just check your equipment and do your research; it’s also essential to brief your guest. This is how Ray gets the most out of his interviews with top B2B founders, CEOs, and thought leaders.
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B2B SaaS and cloud founders, CEOs, and go-to-market operating executives share their journeys as they scaled their business from $0M ARR to $100M — and beyond. On Metrics That Measure Up, leaders of amazing success stories such as LinkedIn, DocuSign, Marketo, Gainsight, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, InsightSquared, and Cloudera share their insights on measurements of success, performance metrics, and benchmarks they use to guide and inform their decision-making and growth. Beyond founders and CEOs, host Ray Rike also speaks with leading venture capitalists, go-to-market executives, and industry thought leaders who share their experiences and insights into customer acquisition, customer retention, and customer expansion best practices.
Leslie Cottle, This Empowered Life
Creating your own podcast can seem like an insurmountable task. If you’re feeling like you can’t get started, Leslie Cottle has a word of advice: get ready to get ready. Then, once you’ve accomplished this first step, try not to overthink the rest!
Leslie Cottle is a writer, transformation coach, and the host of This Empowered Life. With her podcast, Leslie sits down with psychologists, healers, self-thinkers, and entrepreneurs to teach soul searchers and beyond how to discover their own unique perspective on life, the soul journey, healing, and love. If you want to deepen your connection with your highest self while uncovering more about your gifts, purpose, and mission, you’re in the right place. Let’s rise together.
Yuval Selik, The 7 Hats
What is one of the first and most critical steps to developing your podcast? According to Yuval Selik, it’s finding your audience. It can be tempting to cast a wide net, especially when you’re just getting started. But, Yuval found success when he stopped trying to be everything for everyone.
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Entrepreneurs are the 1%, the innovators, the dreamers, the doers, and the believers. They ask more of themselves than the other 99%, and what they crave most is to impact the world and those around them. But, as much as we strive to innovate everything around us, at times, we’re unsure of how to find balance in the development of ourselves and our companies. The 7 Hats is a weekly podcast that helps entrepreneurs gracefully balance and develop the seven critical areas of their life, which will provide both the impact you know you are seeking and the fulfillment you may not realize you crave. As the founder of two successful companies in the CPG and tech space, host Yuval Selik has failed, survived, and thrived in this challenging journey. He ran the rat race. He burned the candle at both ends for years. He burned out and bottomed out. And then he figured it out. The 7 Hats is a mix of interviews, special co-hosts, and solo shows that will provide invaluable insights and pearls of wisdom that you’re not going to want to miss.
J.C. Granger, The Future of BizTech Podcast
How can your podcast help you define your funnel? J.C. Granger’s podcast helped him clarify his sales cycle and develop the top of the funnel with one essential task: creating his guest list. Now, he sees each podcast episode as an opportunity to convert expert guests into valuable clients.
Recommended Resources/Recommended Episode
- Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk
- Building a Story Brand: Clarifying Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller
The Future of BizTech Podcast features interviews with the most innovative and forward-thinking tech CEOs and CMOs in the world. Listen each week as host J.C. Granger sits down to hear how they built their companies, when they hit that tipping point from startup chaos to success, and, most importantly, how their technology will change the future of the industries they service.
Brad Costanzo, Bacon Wrapped Business
Putting together a business podcast is hard work, so it can be challenging to stay consistent with it once you start. According to Brad Costanzo, a great way to stay motivated is to use your podcast to satisfy your own curiosity.
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Sizzling hot business advice guaranteed to make you fat…PROFITS! How do you know if the Bacon Wrapped Business podcast is right for you? You own a business or you’re in charge of growing it. You’re a startup, or you’re looking for an exit and improving your profits is priority #1. You love hot new ideas, proven marketing campaigns, expert advice, and out-of-the-box thinking almost as much as you love a plate of hot bacon. Brad Costanzo, entrepreneur, business owner, digital marketing consultant, bacon-lover, and business growth geek shares his insights and invites other world-class business minds to share their best bacon-wrapped business strategies with you. Send an email to AskBrad@BaconWrappedBusiness.com and give him your toughest business challenges. Brad and his guest hosts will wrap ‘em in bacon and deliver you a piping hot plate of profits.
Ron Kamen, AWESome EarthKind Energy Podcast
It’s important to be flexible when you first start developing your podcast. After starting, Ron Kamen changed his content schedule, solidified his niche, and even found a sponsor — but all of this didn’t stop him from starting in the first place. As he says, successful podcasting is about the long haul, not the immediate gratification.
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The AWESome EarthKind Podcast aims to inspire and empower womankind and mankind (all “EarthKind”) with the knowledge of how the forces of nature (air, water, earth, and sun) can power our electricity, heating, and transportation needs. Not only that, but these natural elements can create a more just and prosperous society — and save us money. With host Ron Kamen, you’ll uncover how humanity is the 5th element. We are changing the world!
Taylor Martin, Triple Bottom Line
With a podcast, you’re not just educating your audience, growing your business, and expanding your lead generation. Taylor Martin discovered that podcasting was an opportunity to provide a shared experience between business leaders and clients.
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Reach a new level of business success with the Triple Bottom Line — people, planet, profit. On every episode, host Taylor Martin sits down with notable figures like Frank Tyneski, the world-renowned industrial designer, and Arnaud Saint-Paul, the Chief Strategy Officer for Conscious Capitalism, to gather their insights and share the knowledge that follows the triple bottom line.
Wendi Cooper, The 5 with Wendi Cooper
You don’t have to host A-list celebrities for your podcast to be entertaining. Instead, Wendi Cooper suggests that you focus on delivering value through new insights, unique content, and interviews featuring remarkable guests with unexpected stories.
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Wendi Cooper is an award-winning writer, producer, director, talent, and the host of The 5 with Wendi Cooper. She is the Founder of C Spot Run Productions, the hotspot for direct response creative production and campaign management since 1997. A 17X Telly Award Honoree for her work in film and television in multiple categories such as scripting, art direction, editing, humor, health, beauty, fitness, and nonprofit, Wendi designed her podcast to be her dumping ground for all the things that the world will want to see forever — or maybe not. Enjoy the show. Enjoy life. And be kind.
Bradley Cook, Growth Exponential Podcast
What do you want to accomplish with your podcast? For Bradley Cook, he’s used his podcasting venture to execute on his personal and professional mission: growing awareness for various nonprofits and spreading their missions far and wide. Through interviews with a range of experts in the nonprofit realm, he’s achieving his goals one episode at a time.
The Growth Exponential Podcast gives a voice to and shares the stories of executive directors and NGO leaders, their missions, and their impact on the world. With host, social entrepreneur, and executive director, Bradley Cook, you’ll learn about the growth and advancement of nonprofits and NGOs, hear interviews with executive directors about their personal stories, discover the missions of nonprofits, get to know foundation leaders and philanthropists, gain valuable insights from marketing experts, and learn from nonprofit consultants on growth, depth, and engagement strategies.Bradley believes that social society is strengthened through non-governmental organizations and their stories need to be told.
William Glass, Silicon Alley
While developing your podcast strategy, William Glass says it’s important to note one thing in particular: your business and your podcast are two separate entities. However, you can still leverage your podcast to connect with potential partners — and finding these connections may be easier than you think.
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As Co-founder of the FinTech company, Ostrich, host William Glass reveals the truth about exploring entrepreneurship for the first time in the Silicon Alley podcast. Tune in to hear from a variety of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and top performers about their journeys and personal finances. From seasoned entrepreneurs who have sold companies for $330 million, to Silicon Valley venture capitalists returning billions of dollars, to 21-year-old YouTubers earning six figures, the Silicon Alley podcast is a must-listen. You’ll come away both inspired and with actionable advice you can apply to your own business and life.
Sannah Vinding, Mind the Innovation
Where can you find a community of fellow podcasters to lean on for support as you embark on your journey? With podcasting reaching new levels of popularity each year, it’s never been more accessible — or more essential — to find experienced mentors. That’s why Sannah Vinding uses Clubhouse. By connecting with like-minded podcasters, she discovered the drive to keep going and growing.
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In today’s fast-paced world, innovation might not be enough. Tomorrow’s pioneers of change also need to be agile, adaptable, and committed like never before. Your host, Sannah Vinding, invites you to listen to Mind the Innovation, to discover how to harness the “power of many” to create tomorrow’s successes. She’ll ask business leaders from around the world to share their visions for success and how we can all use their strategies to emerge victorious in tomorrow’s business challenges.
Glenn Haussman, No Vacancy
How long should your episodes be? How many episodes should you publish a month? Should you focus on interviews with experts or thought leadership episodes with you and your team? Glenn Haussman says that the answer is different for everyone; you have to find what works for your content.
No Vacancy with host Glenn Haussman is the travel industry’s most exciting podcast. We speak to the CEOs, influencers, and best and brightest of the industry to go behind the scenes of the hotel and travel business. Ride along with Glenn, a well-known travel industry personality, renowned industry speaker, writer, consultant, and publisher of novacancynews.com, as you learn and grow. Safe travels!
John Valentine, Veterans Be Real
What really goes into creating a successful podcast? For John Valentine, it’s all about time management, organization, and planning. He recommends using an app to control your schedule, preparing for financial costs, and reaching out to others in the podcasting space to get insider tips.
Welcome to Veterans Be Real, a podcast for active-duty members and Veterans by active-duty members and Veterans. Host John Valentine has been involved with the military his entire life, spending the first 19 years of his life as a Navy Brat before serving in the US Army for 20 years. Join him to learn about the Veteran struggle to transition and become successful in the civilian sector. Get it REAL from us.
Ned Schaut, Benefits Influencer
What is the best way to monetize your podcast? You may be familiar with episode commercials — the go-to option for many podcasters — but Ned Schaut has another, equally effective strategy: driving listeners to an engaging landing page for your business.
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Benefits Influencer highlights the strategists, thought leaders, and operatives who are impacting, innovating, and elevating the Employee Benefits and HR industry. The podcast is hosted by benefits industry veteran, entrepreneur, and President of Agency Leverage, Ned Schaut. Each episode delivers actionable insights, tactics, and innovations from employee benefits brokers, benefits advisors, HR professionals, insurance company executives, tech companies, and others in the Employee Benefits and Human Resources ecosystem.
Cassandra McClure, Clean Beauty
Inspired by her own concerns with certain beauty products, Cassandra McClure started her podcast about clean beauty — and she’s now reaching a wide audience of people who face similar issues. The key to her quick growth? Posting on Instagram consistently and strategically.
Join makeup artist and clean beauty crusader Cassandra McClure in groundbreaking interviews with experts in all aspects of the industry, ranging from beauty founders and formulators to scientists and celebrities. The Clean Beauty podcast has been featured in Beauty Independent, Forbes, and The Seattle Times for its educational work in the clean beauty space.
Donnie Boivin, Growth Mode
According to Donnie Boivin, a prosperous podcast doesn’t form overnight — it’s a long game. His best advice is to build an audience before preparing your podcast for takeoff. If you want success, it’s necessary to network with others and become a walking billboard for your brand.
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- Business Wars podcast
- Endless Stream of Referrals: 10 Ways to Bring in Referrals Daily by Donnie Boivin
Do you want to grow and scale your business? The Growth Mode show gives you all the insights you need to know while building your business. From sales, business development, marketing, and mindset; entrepreneurs Donnie Boivin and Kevin Snow debate what it takes to accelerate the business scaling process and share tactical strategies to help you find your way to business freedom.
Halelly Azulay, The TalentGrow Show
When it comes to business — and podcasting — you don’t have to be on the same path forever. As Halelly Azulay says, it’s OK to start one way and shift your vision later on. But whatever you do, make sure you’re committed and you show up. The momentum will follow.
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Are you a leader who is always looking to take your game to the next level? Maybe you’re new to leadership or aspiring to become a leader? The TalentGrow Show is for self-motivated and growth-oriented current and future leaders who want actionable, results-driven insight and advice on how to take their leadership, communication, and people skills to the next level and become the kind of leader people want to follow.
Chris Hoffmann, The Ambitious VET Podcast
The first year of podcasting can be tough, but if you’re consistent, your guest list and audience will continue to grow. After all, there are many inspirational people out there whose stories long to be shared. To make an impact, Chris Hoffmann suggests spending your first year building out your content and focusing on each conversation.
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Are you a Veteran two or more years out of military service who has career stability and is asking yourself, “Is this it?” Maybe you’re tired of the mundane routine and feeling frustrated because you aren’t where you want to be in life. If so, The Ambitious VET Podcast is for you. They dive into the trenches with big thinking and growth-minded Veterans who know what it takes to break through to new levels of life satisfaction, fulfillment, and purpose. It’ll leave you refueled and equipped with the tools needed to be successful.
Patrick Costello, Evolved Broker Podcast
Business owners, leaders, and podcast creators are all subject to this common consequence: burnout. Patrick Costello’s solution? Systematize your podcasting process and remove yourself from the bulk of the heavy lifting.
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The #1 way to discover the happiness and success that you deserve is by accessing the highest performing individuals in your field and getting their advice. The Evolved Broker Podcast was started to provide massively underserved insurance brokers with the tools and resources needed to succeed. Join Patrick Costello, Co-founder of Evolve MGA, as he brings the best of the best to the insurance industry.
Vicki Higgins, Sponsorship Mastery
For Vicki Higgins, podcasting has offered an entirely new stream of business. However, if you’re looking to start a beneficial podcast for your company, Vicki suggests getting help from a team — it’s a great deal of work, and you can’t do it all alone!
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With the Sponsorship Mastery podcast, host Vicki Higgins is on a mission to help others discover the power of corporate sponsorship to make a positive global impact. She invites brands, teams, and venues to talk about sponsorship and share their tips for those seeking sponsors.
Doria Lavagnino, SheVentures
Who runs the world? Women. But oftentimes, as women progress in their careers, they’re more likely to be the only woman in an executive meeting. That’s why Doria Lavagnino started her podcast — to make a difference and help women find their voice in the boardroom and at home.
SheVentures is giving women a platform to tell their stories. The podcast is about women who pivot careers, take risks, and get it done. Each interview-style episode will feature a woman who tells her story and provides actionable career and life tips. No mansplaining! Get ready to listen, be inspired, and take action.
Sunni Hepburn, Book of Lies Podcast
Finding time to work on your podcast can be a challenge, but Sunni Hepburn says that you just need to start. If you wait around too long, you’ll never begin your podcast, and it will always be a vision on the horizon.
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How do people fall victim to scams, and how do swindlers get away with it? In the Book of Lies Podcast, two sisters discuss real-life liars, frauds, fakes, and phonies who lie, lie, lie! From spies who lie to the Hollywood Con Queen to the Hipster Grifter, hosts Sunni and Brandi share the captivating stories.
Babak Azizzadeh, Smile
What’s the perfect project for the curious and the passionate? Podcasting! When Babak Azizzadeh went to medical school, he thought he was going to be an internist because he’s so inquisitive — instead, he fell in love with surgery. Now, podcasting has proven to be an incredible outlet for both his curiosity and his business.
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Internationally-renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Babak Azizzadeh hosts the Smile podcast, which focuses on the beauty, health, and wellness sectors. The podcast has highlighted dermatologists, CEOs, and surgeons to educate medical students, surgery patients, and others.
Misty Phillip, By His Grace
Despite the time it takes to build up a podcast audience, Misty Phillip has created a strong community of passionate people through consistent effort, a dedicated production team, and great content. She’s also discovered a creative way to differentiate herself from the competition: choosing a unique theme for her podcast each month.
The By His Grace podcast is empowering YOU to live by His grace. Host Misty Phillip, the Author of The Struggle is Real: But So is God inspires you to overcome the struggles of life. Misty and guests openly share about challenges in life and how God’s amazing grace, hope, and love change everything. The By His Grace podcast is for everyone who wants to know they are not alone in facing adversity and know that God’s grace is enough to get them through.
Estie Rand, Business Breakthrough
What makes a business successful? How can you increase profit and productivity? From launching a startup to creating online courses, the insight lies with fellow peers in the business community. Through her podcast, Estie Rand has made friends across the world and learned the best practices to scale any business.
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The Business Breakthrough podcast is all about humanizing business and business-ifying humans. Host Estie Rand is an award-winning business consultant providing business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to launch and scale their businesses.
Dawn Carpenter, What Does It Profit?
We can’t put a price tag on what matters most. But what if you could gain value by addressing what really matters to your ideal clients? In her podcast, Dawn Carpenter focuses on her audiences’ needs and desires, making their jobs easier with each episode.
In What Does It Profit? host Dawn Carpenter talks with the world’s leading thinkers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and executives, exploring the most innovative ways we can reconcile capitalism’s demand for profit with the long-term well-being of people and the planet. From socially responsible investing to conscious consumerism to business ethics in this age of extremes, Dawn is your guide to the cutting-edge ideas and experiments driving the purpose-driven business revolution.
Ian Peterman, Conscious Design Podcast
It’s no secret that great connections are essential for scaling and expanding a business. But, it can be difficult to reach out to leaders in your industry — and even more challenging to get a response back. That’s where a podcast comes in. As Ian Peterman says, his podcast has given him a genuine reason to reach out to top companies and brands. Now, he constantly connects with business experts who are interested in being featured on his podcast. It’s a win-win!
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Sustainability should support people, our planet, and your businesses’ profit. Ian Peterman, a leading expert in conscious design, legacy branding, and product development, hosts two types of episodes for the Conscious Design Podcast. The first is a 5x weekly short Q&A about common product development queries. The second is interviews with forward thinkers, designers, sustainability experts, and others on how to make a better world through conscious design. Join him for weekly episodes packed with unique perspectives and innovative ideas.
Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne, Data Driven
With their podcast, Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne are exploring a field that is taking over the world. They suggest that they’re on the cusp of something big — and what better platform than a podcast to spread the news near and far?
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Welcome to the Data Driven podcast. Data has value, adds value, and enables scenarios that previously had been impossible or impractical. Data Science and analytics will transform the world in ways that we can’t even imagine yet. Most likely, you’re not an average person who is content to fuel up and get on the road. You want to know more. You want to know how the car works, and you want to be a driver of change rather than a passenger. You are not merely content to ride the wave of change and opportunity: you are a driver of change. You are a Data Driver. Welcome to the club.
Dagogo Altraide, ColdFusion
One of the best ways to drive traffic to your podcast is to upload each episode as a video on YouTube. Just ask Dagogo Altraide. Dagogo’s YouTube channel reached over 222 million views and is in Google’s preferred top 5% list under science and tech categories. So how did he do it? Instead of focusing on the best equipment, he perfected his process. Dagogo forms an idea, sends it out online to researchers, and eventually, it becomes a script — and a YouTube hit!
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ColdFusion is a professional YouTube channel and design and music production agency officially partnered by YouTube Australia. ColdFusion has been featured on technology websites based in the US, aired on international TV, and streamed on Roku, Watchable, and Vessel. This channel aims to let you experience the cutting edge of the world around us in a relaxed atmosphere. Learn the captivating stories about how our world came to be and what’s happening today.
Dr. Teri Baydar, Paradise Reclaimed
Have you ever fallen into the perfection trap? It seems like every brand, individual, or duo has a podcast these days, which may put extra stress on you to try to make your podcast “perfect.” But Dr. Teri Baydar says to stop expecting perfection and just get started — the experience will teach you everything you need for success.
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Paradise Reclaimed is a podcast for people who want to take back their personal power. A place where we want you to take a bite out of that apple. To think like an individual. A place where we ask questions about how we can reach our highest potential as thinkers, seekers, lovers, leaders, advocates, and innovators. Paradise Reclaimed is for entertainment purposes only. Hosted by Achmad Chadran, a marketing specialist, and featuring Dr. Teri Baydar, a consultant who works with high-achieving leaders who seek their personal pathways to self-actualizing growth.
Dustin Owen, The Loan Officer Podcast
It took Dustin Owen 13 months to see the big picture of his podcast. However, he’s now successfully providing resources for others by bringing on experts in finance, budgeting, and everything in between. If you really want to grow your podcast, Dustin suggests that you work on it consistently and get 1% better each day. Your first 50 episodes may not be exactly what you’d envisioned, but your next 50 will be incomparable.
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The Loan Officer Podcast is designed to educate, motivate, entertain, and inspire. Whether you’re searching for a new loan officer looking for training, a college graduate wanting to pay off debt, or a C-level executive hoping to expand your business, this podcast has something for you.
Pete Alexander, Winning at Business and Life
Are you looking to boost — or develop — your personal brand? Because of his podcast, Pete Alexander is now universally known as the stress-buster. When people hear his name or the name of his podcast, they know exactly what value and content to expect.
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American football legend John Madden said that “winning’s the great deodorant.” It’s amazing how quickly our stress can dissipate when we feel like winners in our businesses and lives. That’s where the idea for this innovative podcast came from. Professor Pete Alexander proudly presents the popular Winning At Business And Life, a fun and fast-paced podcast where business leaders share their insights on leadership, management, finance, sales, marketing, and work-life balance from a variety of industries and countries.
Kevin Jans, Contracting Officer Podcast
Kevin Jans’ podcast is fueled by gratitude for listeners. He strives for audience feedback to continuously improve and puts time into “thank you” sessions at the beginning of episodes. Now, Kevin says that his business gets all of its customers from the podcast!
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The Contracting Officer Podcast is not just for contracting officers. If you work in the government acquisition world, this podcast is for you! Host Kevin Jans spent 16 years as a Department of Defense Contracting Officer, and now he’s bringing other experts straight to you.
John Nachlinger, Get Divorced Without Getting Screwed
If you want to bring in more clients for your business but don’t want to feel too “salesy,” podcasting may be the route for you. Through his podcast, John Nachlinger has built trust and credibility with potential clients — without having to sell anyone on anything. When people contact John, they already feel like they know him, and he’s had over 100 clients ready to work with him because of the podcast.
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Whether you’re feeling lost during the divorce process or carrying heavy emotional baggage in the pre-divorce phase, John Nachlinger can help you create a game plan. Get Divorced Without Getting Screwed is a podcast for men who are thinking about divorce, in the middle of a divorce, or are recovering from divorce. You will get advice from experts and hear inspirational stories of men who have survived divorce.
Nirav Desai, XR Seattle Podcast
When it comes to elevating podcast guests, it’s all about research and preparation. Nirav Desai says you should develop your expertise first, then use that to guide you when hosting guests. You may be surprised at the detailed conversations you can have with both strangers and the people you already know.
The XR Seattle Podcast was born out of a series of conferences. Host Nirav Desai interviews enterprise VR practitioners, business leaders, and other industry experts to gain insight into all things XR.
Ian Mathews, Let Me Speak to the Manager Podcast
Ian Mathews never wants to chase guests for his business podcast — and he won’t have to. Because he pushed through the difficult beginnings of starting a podcast, he now has unsolicited leads from a wide audience.
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At times eloquent and succinct, and at other points blunt and obnoxious, the Let Me Speak to the Manager podcast is Ian’s unique riff on the big questions he and his co-host had early in their careers. They talk about standing out in a company, leading people, developing cultures, persuasion, marketing, management, and building businesses from scratch. Let Me Speak to the Manager weaves personal stories and business experience to bring the answers directly to you.
Danielle Cobo, Dream Job with Danielle Cobo
Danielle Cobo has three tips for all podcasters: know your niche, be specific with the types of guests you bring on, and stay proactive in your outreach methods. For her third tip, she suggests creating a call to action to bring traffic back to your website — and to drive people to your inbox.
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Dream Job with Danielle Cobo is all about women stepping into their dream job, earning the salary they are worth, and living the life they desire. Elite career coach Danielle Cobo interviews inspiring women who have overcome adversity and leveled up their careers — and life. Women learn how to eliminate the inner critic holding them back from pursuing their dream, build their confidence, create healthy boundaries to re-energize and avoid burnout, and gain clarity on how to accelerate their careers.
Jeremy Slate, Create Your Own Life Show
How long does it take to see results from a podcast? According to Jeremy Slate, you should make a commitment of at least one to two years. If you put the work in, you’ll gain referrals, partnerships, and industry connections — all while supporting your business.
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The best in the world compete with themselves, continually trying to beat their best. They shift their vision to creating success for others, and their success becomes massive. They locate the best and learn everything they can. They know there’s no shortcut — it’s a mission and purpose, not a career. On the Create Your Own Life Show, Jeremy helps you shape your life by interviewing the best in the world, from NYT best-sellers to Super Bowl Champions to billionaires.
Kristin Ostrander, The Amazon Files
One of the top benefits of podcasting is the valuable connections you make along the way. But, in order to reach a vast audience, you have to know how and where to promote your podcast. Podcaster Kristin Ostrander spreads the word through her business’ courses. With this approach, she’s targeting people who have already expressed an interest in her message and her services.
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The Amazon Files isn’t about sugar-coated reality. It’s real truth — the good, the bad, and the ugly — shared with a dose of laughter. There is no shortage of practical action steps and strategies in each episode to help both new and experienced sellers tackle selling on the world’s largest retail sales platform.
Paul Toolan, The Best Pandemic Ever Podcast
Was there anything good that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic? From businesses that pivoted to leaders who are now thriving, there were a few silver linings during this distressing time. One such upside: the reach and popularity of podcasts. Paul Toolan has seen the positives of this trend firsthand.
There’s no such thing as a “good” pandemic. However, COVID-19 has brought our world to a standstill, requiring us to rethink our systems, question our daily actions, and reassert what our shared values actually are. This is what makes our current situation a real opportunity to challenge old ideas, ask long overdue questions, and discuss new ideas for how we create the future. Join Jared Nichols and Paul Toolan in The Best Pandemic Ever Podcast as they share practical (and sometimes idiotic) ways to take a more active role in shaping the post-pandemic future.
Fred Diamond, Sales Game Changers Podcast
In podcasting, there are no limits on what you can accomplish. However, there are different types of podcasts, so Fred Diamond says to make sure you’re clear on the direction of your show. If it’s part of your business, take it seriously — and if it’s for fun, then have fun!
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- 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works — A True Story by Dan Harris
- Meditative Story
Welcome to the Sales Game Changers Podcast, where you’ll learn how some of the top sales leaders around the globe grew their careers from the beginning. Join Institute for Excellence in Sales Co-founder Fred Diamond on a journey of success as he interviews the sales game changers!
Benno Duenkelsbuehler, The Third Growth Option
To get the most out of a podcast interview, Benno Duenkelsbuehler focuses on finding an expert guest. According to Benno, it’s all about digging deep on a specific topic. When you find the right guest and pose the right questions, your episode will be a hit.
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The Third Growth Option is a podcast for (and created by) business owners and leaders. They share ideas and insights that help you in your growth journey. In their podcast guests, they look for heart, curiosity, and the desire to share growth lessons. No platitudes and cliches, but stories about growth or tools that helped grow a business, improve the industry, or become a better leader. The guests are battle-proven leaders in product design, manufacturing or product sourcing, marketing and brand building, operational, technology, and executive leadership positions.
Stephan Thieringer, Raw Rants
Stephan Thieringer’s podcasting journey has been, in his words, therapeutic. It’s allowed people to connect with him, get to know him, and share experiences with him. When you open up to the raw and real stories of life, love, people, fears, and failures, you’ll find that you might have more in common with your peers and colleagues than you originally thought possible.
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Welcome to the Raw Rants podcast. From Grammy winners to celebrity family therapists, host Stephan Thieringer gets the raw stories and personal journeys of people who are resilient. Stephan’s mission is to invite you to think and help you challenge your own status quo. Listen in, be inspired, and get thinking.
Laurie Barkman, Succession Stories Podcast
Podcasting is the new business card. Not only does it promote a business, but it also allows both parties to get to know each other on a deeper level. With her podcast, Laurie Barkman has found that she can engage with valuable connections in a different way — and she’s able to take a collaborative approach with podcast guests.
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Succession Stories Podcast, hosted by Laurie Barkman,offers weekly insights to grow your business and develop exit strategies. Tune in to these compelling episodes to hear from experts in business transition planning.
Bill Bloom, Retire As You Desire
You can’t please everyone, and you also can’t work with everyone. Once Bill Bloom figured this out, he was able to be himself, develop his podcast in the ways he wanted, and become a hero to those in his circle. Bill says that in order to see your podcast (and business ventures) grow, you should keep narrowing down who you want to connect with.
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Navigating the ever-changing waters of life can be rough, but when it comes to retirement, you don’t need to do it alone. The Retire As You Desire podcast asks those hard questions regarding finances in preparation for your retirement. Join Bill Bloom, a money simplifier, each week by discussing intentional questions to propel you toward your desired retirement. Understanding retirement does not have to be difficult. If you understand, then you will make better decisions on how to have a happy, successful retirement for you and your family. There is one life to live — so take the helm, plan ahead, ask questions, and tune in with Bill on the Retire As You Desire podcast!
Susan Bailey, The Growth Collective
You shouldn’t start a podcast just to be at the top. It’s not about the numbers — it’s about knowledge sharing. If you have some fear about getting started, Susan Bailey says to give yourself grace. There are a lot of podcasts out there, but there is always room for one more.
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The truth is…organizations that focus on creating a thriving workforce are more successful now and later. Join Susan Morgan Bailey, Marsh & McLennan Agency Culture and Wellbeing Practice Leader, for discussions with executives and practitioners as they break down the art and science of building successful organizations through thriving team members. If you believe it’s possible to take care of your people and be successful in business too — and aren’t quite sure how to get there — The Growth Collective podcast is for you.
Aaron Schmookler, Mighty Good Work
A good rule of thumb for podcasting? Aaron Schmookler says to listen to your podcast as any listener would. If you find insight in your episodes and are proud of the quality, it’s likely that your audience will feel the same.
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- The Inquisitor podcast
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Mighty Good Work is a podcast dedicated to helping you make good work happen in your organization. Whether it’s work as a place to be, work as a product or service, or work as a way to spend your life, they will be talking about the strategies and tactics that leaders can employ today to bring mighty good work into existence.
Mark Stouse, Accelerating Value
What does it take to be the host of a podcast? How do you provide value to your business and your audience? Mark Stouse says it’s harder than it looks. There’s a tremendous amount of preparation that goes into podcast production. From outreach and connections to facilitating conversations and crafting great content, you need to dedicate time and energy to the task. If it all feels overwhelming, outsourcing some of the production tasks to an external team can be a life-saver.
Accelerating Value is a show for marketing, communications, sales, and operations leaders who want to see their business value clearly and succeed — no matter what storms are shaking the marketplace. In each episode, they go beyond the normal marketing podcasts to pick the brains of leaders and experts, gaining valuable insight into how they navigate their way to success. The show topics include strategy and value creation, data and analytics, and the current events that give context to your most pressing questions. Every episode of Accelerating Value is packed with real-world, hard-core business acumen you can use now to increase your business impact, value, and ROI.
Steve Fretzin, BE THAT LAWYER
For Steve Fretzin, podcasting expanded his brand internationally more than his books ever did. His listeners got to know him in such a strong way that they immediately wanted to connect… and even work with him! Podcasting has helped Steve’s network and business grow exponentially, allowing him to partner with some of the biggest names in the industry.
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The BE THAT LAWYER podcast was created to demystify the most challenging elements of growing a sustainable law practice through practical tips, fresh ideas, and new methodologies. Each week, Host Steve Fretzin interviews top rainmakers, marketing experts, and legal tech gurus to explain, teach, and present the best ways to improve efficiencies and help break down complex ideas into simple and digestible concepts.
William Crane, Supply Chain Innovation Podcast
William Crane reminds us that all great things take time, so podcasters should celebrate the whole process. If you feel stuck and overwhelmed by the undertaking, remember all of the benefits of podcasting and use that as motivation! Despite the challenges, William’s podcast has allowed him to connect with a wider group of leaders and maximize his business’ collective impact.
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The Supply Chain Innovation Podcast, hosted by IndustryStar Founder & CEO, William Crane, shares real-world lessons, big ideas, and resources from some of the top industry change-makers and leaders at firms across supply chain, procurement, quality, materials, logistics, product development, engineering, and manufacturing with the hope that you’ll learn new strategies, tactics, and tools for improving supply chain operations.
Kelly Charles-Collins, Ladies Who Leverage
As an empowered woman who empowers women, Kelly Charles-Collins is on a mission to create safe spaces for women to unapologetically own their power so they can live the life they’ve always envisioned. When it comes to podcasting, Kelly’s advice is on the same track: be unapologetically you! Don’t get caught up with the process of how long it will take to launch a podcast — just start. Be your own person and do it your own way.
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Welcome to the Ladies Who Leverage podcast with Host Kelly Charles-Collins. Kelly is a retired attorney, award-winning TEDx speaker, author, and coach. After discovering her purpose in life — to be the light for others to step into their greatness — Kelly was fired from her job for being unaffordable. Kelly had two choices: retreat to the safety of her legal career or step unapologetically AF into her purpose. Retreating was not an option. Kelly believes she earned her freedom papers when she got fired. The freedom she had prayed for. The freedom to stand unapologetically in her greatness. The freedom to express what really moves her. The freedom to be 100% her. Since being fired, Kelly has successfully launched her professional speaking career and founded Ladies Who Leverage (LWL). LWL is a collaborative, global community of empowered women who leverage their expertise, resources, and relationships to build their business, brand, and badassery.
Roman Prokopchuk, Digital Savage Experience
To run a successful podcast, Roman Prokopchuk says you should treat it like a business. Have a plan and process and continue developing it as you go. To grow your podcast from scratch, make sure you give yourself a runway so you’re not scrambling to produce episodes. And, as with any business, be yourself and bring your own life experiences to the table.
Through Digital Savage Experience, you’ll discover what people had to overcome to get to where they are now. Find out what their journeys were like, what motivates them, and what weaknesses they’ve turned into strengths. From CEOs to athletes to everyone in between, learn from them and grow with them. Host and digital savage Roman Prokopchuk is the Founder and CEO of Nova Zora Digital. He’s a self-made digital marketer that got into it out of necessity and developed a passion for it (and for learning). Learn from Roman and his guests on how to level up in all aspects of life.
Andrew Jernigan, The New Nomad
For the wanderers, drifters, and travelers, there’s a new nomad — and through his podcast, Andrew Jernigan is giving a voice to thought leaders who can speak to the global lifestyle. Not only has Andrew been able to grow his business through exposure and referrals from podcast guests, but he’s also gleaned insight on what it means to have a community across borders.
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The New Nomad is not just a podcast; it’s a community of people, ideas, and spirit. Co-hosts Andrew and Allen have lived the nomad existence, with Andrew’s experience in locations like Brazil, Ghana, and the Netherlands and Allen’s travels to more than 70 countries ranging from Estonia to Costa Rica and interesting destinations in between. They’ll be sharing discussions that will help you take full advantage of the cross-border lifestyle. Weekly, they interview leaders in the cross-border, remote worker movement — ranging from people who have packed up and moved to those who support the movement.
Jared Orr, Founders & Mentors Podcast
You can’t turn a bike that isn’t moving. So, Jared Orr’s advice is to get pedaling, even if you don’t have the path planned out. Just because you launch your podcast, it doesn’t mean you can’t make changes along the way, either. Jared first named his podcast The Eclectic Podcast because he had so many ideas. Eventually, he niched down, discovered the right audience, and found success!
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Every week, the Founders & Mentors Podcast will bring on an individual who is making their entrepreneurial dreams a reality. Jared, the host, speaks with CEOs, executives, authors, athletes, coaches, and investors on how they are breaking away from the norm and making an impact by doing what they love.
Lauren Jones, You Own the Experience
Lauren Jones found that one of the biggest challenges of podcasting is the time commitment. However, it’s a great way to get in front of someone. If you want to gain credibility for your business and personal brand, podcasting is the way to go.
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The You Own the Experience podcast highlights the people experience in the staffing and recruiting industry, as well as how technology impacts those experiences. This podcast is hosted by Robert Mann, a staffing and recruiting professional that focuses on adding automation to agency tech stacks, and Lauren B. Jones, the Founder of Leap Consulting Solutions and a leader, influencer, and innovator in the staffing industry for just over 23 years.
Jared Johnson, Healthcare Rap
Podcasting is at a point now where hundreds of people are sharing their insight, opinions, and inspiration. But Jared Johnson says there’s strength in numbers. Having a podcast allows you to grow your network and learn from others in ways you never could through a typical work environment.
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The digital health experience has to change, and it’s time to do something about it. Each week on the Healthcare Rap podcast, the flavorful duo of #digitalhealth influencers Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail challenges the status quo of healthcare marketing and technology in their unique style. If you want to stay entertained, informed, and inspired by the industry’s top innovative thinkers, join the movement!
Josh Wilson, The Deal Scout
Have you started your podcast but still don’t know if you’re taking it in the most profitable direction? According to Josh Wilson, sometimes patience really does pay off. He suggests waiting until your milestone 100th episode before making any changes to your show. Then, once you have solid footing, you can pivot with a clearer perspective.
The Deal Scout offers a behind-the-scenes look at deals in real estate, business acquisitions, and investing with professional dealmakers. Host Josh Wilson interviews diverse leaders across diverse industries, such as venture capital, private equity, family offices, hedge funds, angel investors, investment bankers, business brokers, CPAs, attorneys, syndicators, and more.
Bill Gilliland, The Epic Entrepreneurs Show
There are a lot of busy people Bill Gilliland would like to do business with, and when he asks them to be a guest on the podcast, they always make time for an interview. What’s Bill’s secret? He says to make the interview about the guest, their business, and their story.
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Welcome to The Epic Entrepreneurs Show. As an entrepreneur or business owner, you went into business to have more freedom of time and money. Yet, the path of growing a business isn’t always filled with sunshine and rainbows. In this chart-topping show, Host Bill Gilliland, author of the best-selling book The Coach Approach, leverages his decades of experience coaching proven entrepreneurs to make more money, grow the right teams, and find the freedom of EPIC entrepreneurship.
Richard Haasnoot, Innovation Best Practices
Richard Haasnoot’s advice for current or aspiring podcast creators? Don’t focus on trying to be different from what’s out there; focus on trying to be better. In fact, Richard says you should aspire to be dramatically better.
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Proven, practical, and profitable innovation — the Innovation Best Practices podcast provides innovation best practices that major national and international companies have paid $250 thousand to $1.4 million to access and use. The subjects covered include innovation fundamentals, innovation process toolkits, real-world innovation case studies, interviews with innovation leaders, and late-breaking innovation news. Richard has spent most of his career in and around innovation as a Senior Leader at Procter & Gamble and Gallo, Professor at Arizona State University, Author of six books, and a very successful entrepreneur in innovation and creativity businesses.
Sher Downing, EdTech Speaks
Are you looking for best practices for conducting podcast interviews? Sher Downing says you need to create a safe space. Respect the guests you have on your show and make sure you stay in communication with them. If the guest wants to look at the transcript or follow up afterward, that’s OK. What’s important to them should also be important to you.
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Welcome to EdTech Speaks, a podcast bringing guests together to share their expertise and advice on navigating business and education in a technology-driven world. From entrepreneurs to vendors, higher education to corporate leaders, this show will uncover their perspectives regarding the latest trends and technologies impacting your career or business. Got a question? EdTech Speaks can help!
David Williams, HealthBiz
As David Williams says, one of the most important aspects of podcasting is doing your research before you hit record. Not only will you be fully prepared for each interview, but you’ll also be able to learn more about your industry and glean profound knowledge from the experts.
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The HealthBiz podcast features in-depth interviews on healthcare business, technology, and policy with entrepreneurs and experts. Host David E. Williams is the President of Health Business Group, a board member and investor in private healthcare companies, and the Author of the Health Business Blog. His strategic and humorous approach to healthcare provides a refreshing break from the usual BS.
Vinay Raman, Business Blind Spots: Exposed
According to Vinay Raman, it can be expensive to figure out the whole podcasting process on your own. That’s why Vinay, along with many other podcast hosts, find help through a team. Even if it doesn’t come out perfectly upon launch, there’s always time — and resources — for improvement.
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We all have blind spots, and data can show you those blind spots. In business, your blind spots are what hold you back from achieving success on your terms. On Business Blind Spots: Exposed, find out from experts and veterans how to see those blind spots and push past them. Hear business experts and veterans speak about blind spots they have seen and how they held the business back. If it applies to you, find out how to identify and push through.
Wendi Francis, Overcoming Emotional Eating
Currently, Wendi Francis’ podcast has been operating under her business. But in 2022, Wendi hopes to turn the podcast into a business of its own. Her high-growth tips for other aspiring podcasters: don’t be scared, and don’t get caught up in the microcosms of things.
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Eating with stress, boredom, fear, loneliness, worry, anxiety, or happiness are all ways we define emotional eating. The American Psychological Association reports that almost 40% of people have eaten in response to stress in the last 30 days. You are not alone. Each week on the Overcoming Emotional Eating podcast, you can join Wendi Francis, emotional eating expert, to help YOU overcome your emotional overeating. If you want to finally find freedom from your food, weight, and body, this is the podcast for you. Your time to become an OVERCOMER starts now.
Allie LeFevere, Can They Brand That? And Fangasm
When creating a podcast, Allie LeFevere reminds us that fun sells. You have to be visually and audibly appealing, give value to your audience, and present your content in a way that no one else has. When you’re enjoying the process and bringing something new to the table, your audience will enjoy the results.
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In every episode of Can They Brand That?, creative agency founders Allie LeFevere and Lyndsay Rush face off against a noteworthy brand, set a timer for 30 minutes, and see if they can run their mouths before the clock runs out. Be a fly on the wall as ‘The Bad Girls of Branding’ work hard and play in real-time — showcasing what their clients already know to be true: that there’s no creative problem they can’t outwit. A refreshing departure from typical business podcasts, Can They Brand That? shows listeners that with the right creative brainstorm, lightning will strike every time.
Gird your loins, pop culture fans, because Fangasm is here; featuring horned-up fantasies, beloved characters, and a heavy dose of comedic commentary. In each episode, they read and discuss a hot and steamy chapter from an erotic fanfiction story featuring your fav book, TV, and movie characters. Yep, pop culture just popped a boner. Previously known as The Potterotica Podcast, this sexy shitshow is hosted by Allie LeFevere, Lyndsay Rush, and Danny Chapman — friends, entrepreneurs, and hornballs who live in Chicago, IL.
Jennifer Ives, The Innovation Engine Podcast
Jennifer Ives says you should approach each podcast episode like you’re grabbing a coffee with your guest. That way, the dialogue is more real, more authentic, and more valuable for your listeners.
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The Innovation Engine Podcast features interviews with best-selling authors and innovation experts from around the world. They focus on corporate innovation through the lenses of leadership, company culture, and emerging trends and technologies. The show is recorded and produced by 3Pillar Global, a product lifecycle management and software development company based in Fairfax, VA, with offices around the world.
Darius Mirshahzadeh, The Greatness Machine
If you’re a learner like Darius Mirshahzadeh, podcasting is a great route to fulfill your curiosity and pursue your interests. The Greatness Machine has allowed Darius to learn from others who are living their passion and doing good in the world — all while leveraging his network.
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The Greatness Machine is about two things: people who are living their passions and those who are creating greatness in the world, despite the odds. In all of their interviews and episodes, they will be diving into the origin story, what makes people tick, and what they did to get to where they are going. They interview world-class speakers and people who may not even know to tell their stories and enlighten us about what it took to get them to create all the greatness in their lives and business.