Episodes

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, Dr. Katrina Burrus, host of two leadership podcasts, discusses her unique strategies for monetizing her shows. She provides free content to a newspaper, repurposes her podcast content into e-books and mini books, and considers hosting an event with her interviewees. These innovative approaches not only attract clients to her coaching practice but also generate income through partnerships. Josh praises Dr. Burrus for her strategies, which aim to expand her client base and offer practical value to her listeners.

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, host Josh interviews Alyssa Dver, the host of Real Confidence. They discuss the importance of maintaining confidence as a podcaster, even on challenging days. Alyssa shares tips on boosting confidence, such as giving confidence to guests, reminding oneself of past positive feedback, warming up before recording, and being flexible and humorous. She also emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, transparency, and authenticity in building confidence. Alyssa directs listeners to the American Confidence Institute website for more tips.

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, Josh and Joe Killinger discuss the importance of creating engaging content with a clear purpose for a podcast show. They differentiate between an audience and a community, emphasizing that active engagement transforms an audience into a supportive community. Joe highlights the value of both positive and negative comments, stating that they can lead to improvements in content. He also stresses the importance of understanding the 'why' behind content creation. Joe's podcast show can be found on YouTube.

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, Josh interviews Kim Dang, founder of GroupConvert. They discuss the concept of building and monetizing communities. Dang shares her unique strategy of using Facebook groups to create small, loyal communities and convert them into profitable ventures. She emphasizes that even a small community of 100-200 people can generate significant revenue. Her target audience includes coaches, course creators, and agency owners. Dang's approach stems from her experience in affiliate marketing and the need to monetize data from Facebook groups.

I'm Josh, the creator of Podcast Host Army, and I've got some exciting news to share with you! I've just released a new episode where I guide you on how to start your own podcast show in just five minutes. Yes, you read that right, five minutes! Here's a sneak peek of what you'll learn: Aligning Your Podcast with Your Business Model: I'll help you answer three crucial questions - Does your podcast support your business model? Can it monetize from day one? Can it grow and scale with your audien...

In this podcast episode, Brian O'Neill, host of the W2 Prison Break Show, shares his journey from corporate sales to real estate investing. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging existing skills and passions to build a successful business. Brian also discusses his proficiency in cold calling, suggesting that others can monetize this skill in any industry. The conversation includes tips for podcasters on effective communication, highlighting the need to understand the other person's goals and needs. The episode concludes with a mention of Brian's podcast, the W2 Prison Break Show.

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, Josh interviews Leticia Latino, the host of Back to Basics: Reconnecting to the Essence of You. They discuss Leticia's experiences as a podcast host, the common themes of curiosity and human connection among her guests, and her standout episode with Seth Godin. Leticia shares her belief in the power of every individual's story and her passion for understanding what motivates people. She also recounts how she manifested her intention to have Seth Godin as her 100th guest, describing their conversation as natural and comfortable.

In this podcast episode, Josh interviews Paul Barnhurst, the creator of two successful podcast shows, FP&A Today and Financial Modeler's Corner. They discuss Paul's journey in starting and monetizing his podcasts, emphasizing the importance of having an audience and leveraging existing networks. Paul shares his experiences in securing premiere sponsors for both his shows and his strategy in building a large following on LinkedIn. He highlights the significance of reaching out to companies he wanted to work with and finding sponsors who loved his idea.

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, Daniel Gray of Studio 44 discusses the importance of local businesses in podcasting growth and monetization. He shares his strategies for incorporating local businesses into podcasts through overlays, product placements, or mentions, generating income over time. Gray also shares his own success story, highlighting the growth of his show and the benefits it brought to a local business owner named Joel. He advises against overpricing the market and emphasizes the importance of starting at the bottom and working up.

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, Josh interviews Scott Aaron, host of Networking and Marketing Made Simple. Scott shares his journey of growing his podcast to 650,000 listeners over five years, attributing his success to the compound effect and consistent delivery of value. He discusses the challenge of pod fade and advises planning ahead to maintain motivation. Scott also advises ignoring vanity metrics and focusing on the journey to success, quoting Arnold Schwarzenegger's view on active participation in achieving success. He concludes by inviting listeners to his podcast.

In this Podcast Host Army episode, host Josh discusses the importance of valuing a podcaster's time. He shares advice on managing requests for free consultations, suggesting redirecting to a paid service or offering a free intro call. Josh credits these tips to Dan Martell, author of Buy Back Your Time. He also recommends creating a payment option link to discourage time-wasting requests. The episode emphasizes setting boundaries to ensure podcasters are compensated for their expertise.

In this Podcast Host Army episode, Josh shares strategies on how to get booked on a business podcast. He emphasizes the importance of personalization and engagement, suggesting listeners should review and share episodes of the podcast they wish to be on. When reaching out to the host, Josh advises mentioning specific episodes and offering something beneficial to their audience. He assures listeners that by following these steps and avoiding generic messages, they can significantly increase their chances of getting booked on a podcast.

In this podcast episode, Jake Jordan, host of the Simple Profits podcast, discusses his podcast's focus on helping businesses find profit centers and increase profits without necessarily increasing sales and marketing budgets. He emphasizes the importance of a clear podcast premise and audience engagement. He also shares an example of assisting a commercial real estate CEO in cost-cutting and identifying a market-dominating position to boost conversions. The episode highlights Jake's approach to podcasting and business, which revolves around cultivating existing resources for profit maximization.

In this Podcast Host Army episode, Josh converses with Austin Hair, host of Helping Healthcare Scale, about the advantages of self-sponsoring a podcast. They discuss how this strategy can enhance credibility, foster relationships, and align with existing business goals. Austin shares his focus on content production and long-term goals rather than immediate monetization. The importance of maintaining a specific niche, in this case, commercial real estate and healthcare, is also highlighted. The episode provides insights into growing a podcast through social media and the value of providing quality content to listeners.

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, Josh converses with Jennifer K. Hill, CEO of OptiMatch and host of the Regarding Consciousness podcast, about the significance of asking profound questions in podcasting. Jennifer emphasizes the power of unique, reflective inquiries in sparking interest, going viral, and creating meaningful audience connections. She shares her interviewing approach, her personal journey, and her aspiration to facilitate significant connections. She also discusses the concept of "deeper listening" and the importance of asking questions that resonate with the audience. The episode concludes with Jennifer sharing where her podcast can be found.

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, Josh interviews Amas Tenumah, a fellow podcaster known for his storytelling techniques. They discuss the importance of authenticity and the three-act structure in storytelling: sparking excitement, provoking disturbance, and offering assurance. Amas credits this approach for his podcast's success, comparing it to movie storytelling. He also reveals his podcast, Amass Talks podcast, targets mid-career professionals interested in customer service and blissful living. The episode concludes with the host encouraging listeners to check out and review Amas's podcast.

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, guest Steven Pemberton discusses the importance of building an engaged audience. He shares his observations of influencers who struggle to engage their followers, emphasizing the need for vulnerability and providing real value. Steven discusses the challenges of sharing personal experiences, particularly sensitive ones, and advises incorporating others into these narratives respectfully. He suggests reflecting on past experiences of pain and growth to become more vulnerable. The episode concludes with Steven sharing details about his own podcast.

In this episode of Podcast Host Army, host Josh Wilson sits down with guest Ewell Smith to discuss his experience in starting a business podcast. Ewell shares his journey of using podcasting as a means to connect with others and promote their business, resulting in exciting collaborations and new opportunities. The conversation delves into the significance of selecting a domain name that aligns with the brand's message and the dedication required to cultivate a thriving podcast. Listeners looking to venture into the world of business podcasting will find this episode packed with valuable insights and advice.

Show notes and transcriptions created with PodSqueeze - https://podsqueeze.com/?ref=podcasthostarmy Josh reviews various microphones for podcasting. He demonstrates the sound quality of the Shure MV7, Audio-Technica 2100X, a pair of inexpensive headphones with an inline microphone, an iPhone microphone, and a MacBook Pro microphone. Josh encourages listeners to compare the audio quality and share their preferences. The episode serves as a practical guide for podcasters looking to choose the ri...

Growth and Monetization Tips for Podcast Host in 5 Minutes or Less Josh introduced "Podcast Host Army," a podcast that provides growth and monetization tactics for podcasters. It operates in a five-minute format and aims to create a network for podcasters to learn from each other and expand their reach. He also announced the formation of a mastermind group for podcasters to share insights and strategies. Josh encouraged podcasters to join the mastermind group to be part of the community. Tha...