Given that it's Jason and Cee Cee's careers, podcasting has obviously changed their lives. But, some specific podcast episodes have changed our lives. In this episode, Raleigh Founded's Danielle Mayber joins Jason and Cee Cee to talk about some of those special episodes. Check out the episodes we talked about! Danielle: - Terry Crews — How to Have, Do and Be All You Want | The Tim Ferriss Show - Tim Ferriss Goes to Maximum Security Prison | The Tim Ferriss Show - How to Navigate Confusing Emotio...
Sep 09, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Podcasting is a creative endeavor, but there's a lot of data that can help you grow and improve your podcast. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Jay Nachlis, associate consultant and marketing director at Coleman Insights, about what they're learning through strategic research to help podcasters create better content. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Aug 26, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 31
We often say that podcasting is the new golf: instead of building new relationships on the green, we're doing it in the studio. Too Much Scrolling 's Chip Hessenflow is no exception. After nearly 10 years of podcasting, he's had conversations with some very interesting people. In this episode, he shares with Jason and Cee Cee just a few of those stories. This episode was broadcast live on LinkedIn! Don't miss the next one, follow our LinkedIn . The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluenc...
Aug 12, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 30
As a student at NC State, Melissa Howsam dreamt of being editor of a Raleigh Magazine, which didn't exist at the time. After years of hustling in different cities, she returned to Raleigh, where she's now the editor of THE Raleigh Magazine. In this episode, hear how she achieved this goal and what the magazine is doing to tell authentic stories about our community. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman....
Aug 05, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Stories are everywhere, and they're key in creating an engaging podcast. In this episode—recorded live in our Raleigh Founded studio during our podcast marathon—Walk West's Sharon Delaney McCloud shares tips on telling great stories and tells some of her own along the way. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.
Jul 22, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Podcasters want to tell interesting and important stories about their communities, and so do print media organizations. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with RALtoday 's Carly Delengowski and Laura Brummett about how podcasters and writers can connect and share content that matters. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman....
Jul 14, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Yep, you read that right. Earfluence has partnered with Raleigh Founded to create a new podcast studio in the Warehouse District location as a part of its new creative studio. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with RF Co-founder Jason Widen and Executive Director Jess Porta about why they're so excited about this partnership and what RF has done to support the Triangle's startup community. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Ce...
Jun 03, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 26
New Podcast, Winning with Diversity! Apple Podcasts | Spotify How can you build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture from the ground up? The Diversity Movement's Head of Content Jackie Ferguson discusses hiring practices, resume review, and when culture veers in the wrong direction. JOIN THE DEI FOR STARTUPS WEBINAR , Thursday June 3rd at 12PM EST, presented by The Diversity Movement, with Donald Thompson, Shelley Willingham, and Lister Delgado. And please donate any amount to the Thurgoo...
May 27, 2021•29 min
Apple Podcasts and Spotify have both released paid subscription services where podcasters can provide their subscribers with exclusive content. But how do they work, and which one is better? In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee break down how they work and how podcasters can use them to their advantage. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.
May 13, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 25
You might know how to recording, edit and upload, but there's a lot they don't teach you in podcasting school. In this episode, Pretend Podcast and Criminal Conduct's Javier Leiva joins Jason and Cee Cee to talk about the 10 things they don't teach you in podcasting school! And with Javier's over 2 million downloads and Jason and Cee Cee's over 500 podcasts produced, the three have learned a thing or two along the way. Listen to the Pretend Podcast or Criminal Conduct . The Earfluence Podcast is...
Apr 29, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Search engine optimization can have a major impact on your podcast's listenership. From alt text to transcripts to titles and even YouTube videos, Jason and Cee Cee share tips and tricks for getting your expertise to show up in Google search results! The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.
Apr 22, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Alex Sanfillipo walked around a convention center floor, asking podcasters what they wish would be easier about their job. He found they all had trouble finding the perfect podcast guests, so he co-founded PodMatch, the Match.com for podcasts guests and hosts to connect simply and quickly. Gone are the days of sending out a million one-sheets after spending hours searching for the right email addresses—Podmatch is here to help. Jason and Cee Cee have used the platform, so, in this episode of the...
Apr 15, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Part of our mission is to celebrate and amplify diverse voices, and we want to create a culture that’s inclusive and where everyone feels welcome and valued. But as a startup with a handful of employees, now do we do that? And when we become a larger orginazation, how do we evaluate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives so that everyone in the organization is on the same page? One of our clients is The Diversity Movement , and we produce their podcast, Diversity Beyond the Checkbox ...
Apr 09, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 21
VO Superhero Bonnie Williams is a professional voiceover artist, so it's safe to say she knows a thing or two about what can make—or break—a great voice. On this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Bonnie about tips and tricks for the best vocal quality on a podcast recording. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.
Mar 04, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Introducing the Quacks and Hypochondriacs Podcast with Dr Bill Ferro and Erin O'Hearn. From episode 2, The Skinny on Skincare, with Molecular Biologist Sudhir Shah: What you're putting on your face and the rest of your body is probably full of harmful chemicals that don't really work. Sudhir Shah is a scientist, molecular biologist, social entrepreneur, and Ayurvedic practitioner, and he's here to tell you why you should consider all-natural skin care products. For the skincare products that Dr ...
Feb 18, 2021•44 min
Companies spent $782 million on podcast advertisements in 2020. So, how do you get an ad on your podcast, and how much will you make from it? Learn the basics and beyond in this episode of the Earfluence Podcast. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.
Feb 11, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Recording a podcast episode requires more than just sitting down and pressing record, but every host has a different approach. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk about how they prepare for themselves and their guests for an episode and share tricks with you, too! The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.
Jan 28, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Some say that Clubhouse could kill your podcast, but Jason and Cee Cee know how it can grow it. The audio-based iOS application is still invite-only, but its growing user base is active and ready to talk. So how do you use Clubhouse to your advantage? Listen to find out! The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.
Jan 11, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This year was crazy ... and it's over! In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk about the biggest moments for podcasting in 2020. Plus, hear their predictions for 2021! The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.
Dec 22, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 16
You have something great to share, and you've found the perfect podcast to share it. How do you become a great podcast guest? Weddings for Real's Megan Gillikin joins Jason and Cee Cee to talk about the dos don'ts of pitching to the podcast host, technical equipment, the recording and beyond. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.
Dec 02, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The election is wrapping up, and the holidays are approaching. How do you talk to the family members you love who have opinions you don't? The Diversity Movement's Jamie Ousterout says you can find some answers in the upcoming webinar "Holiday Headaches: Dealing with Relatives Who Just Don't Get It." Click here to sign up for the webinar being held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 12 p.m. EST. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman....
Nov 10, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This is a different kind of podcast. It’s called Beyond the Obituary, and it’s from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina. In season 1, we interviewed family members of loved ones who had passed on, because a life is so much more than a one page obituary, and it was so heart warming to hear the stories, even when many of them had to deal with tragic deaths. But in season 2, we’re changing things up a bit and getting more into the business of death because it’s a super interesting to...
Oct 30, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Justin Jackson dreamt of launching a product in a market big and hungry enough that, if he could swim out and catch that wave, it would be bigger than any wave he'd caught before ... then his friend told him about the podcast hosting software he was working on. In 2017, the two partnered to become co-founders and co-CEOs of Transistor.fm , the same host used to upload this episode! On this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk industry with Justin and hear the stories that started it all. The Earfluen...
Oct 22, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today we're sharing another podcast that we produce, Founder Shares from Hutchison PLLC in Raleigh North Carolina. Hutchison works with startup entrepreneurs, and the host Trevor Schmidt is a partner who wanted to share their stories. Not just the triumphs and big exits, but the real story as well – the struggles, the grind, the failures. On the episode that we’re sharing today, Trevor talks to both Fred Hutchison, the founder of Hutchison PLLC, and Robbie Hardy, founder of xElle Ventures , an a...
Oct 16, 2020•45 min
So, maybe it's not about podcasting, but it's important! Jason and Cee Cee watched Netflix's new documentary, "The Social Dilemma," and it left them thinking about the ways they interact with their friends, family and clients online. Hear them talk about their film critiques, why they see what they see online and the power social media has over our lives. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman....
Oct 08, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Dr. Laurie Watson is a podcaster, author and sexologist. She started her podcast, Foreplay Radio , in Feb. of 2016, and she now has 249 episodes and 4.3 million total downloads. In this episode of The Earfluence Podcast, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Dr. Laurie about how she got her start, why she couldn't enjoy Hamilton the Musical and how podcasting has improved her business, Awakenings counseling . The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee C...
Oct 01, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Finding your audience is tough, but they're one of the most important pieces of your podcast. In this episode of The Earfluence Podcast, Jason and Cee Cee talk through how to identify, find and engage with your followers on social media and beyond. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence and hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.
Sep 17, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
When Joe Bunn started The PhDJ Podcast , he thought he would only make 10 episodes. Almost four years later, he and his cohost Mike Walter have made almost 200 episodes! Jason and Cee Cee talk with Joe about Bunn DJ Company , coming up with episode ideas and the celebrity wedding he'd like to DJ most. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman....
Sep 10, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
How has COVID-19 and quarantine life affected podcasting? For starters, it's much easier because everyone is comfortable on Zoom and recording is just one click away. But what can you do to make your podcast the best that it can be, even when you can't be with your guests in person? Jason and Cee Cee give tips on what you can do today for better recordings. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence and hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman....
Aug 28, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Hosting a solo podcast episode is really freaking hard. You have no one to talk to, no questions to ask, no feedback to give, no conversation at all. And yet some people can absolutely dominate a solo episode with what seems like complete comfort. One of those people is Kinsey Roberts from the She Creates Business Podcast, and she comes on the show today to give her tips on how to produce an interesting and engaging solo episode. At the top of the show, we mentioned some of the podcasts we're wo...
Apr 27, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
