As Mics to Millions comes up to the one-year mark, I wanted to reflect on the incredible journey of this first year in podcasting. In this episode, I share personal highlights, the biggest challenges I’ve faced, and the lessons learned along the way. Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍 ✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help: https://podwritten...
Nov 27, 2024•14 min•Ep. 52
Rarely do I share tales on this podcast of how I gave up everything to travel the world indefinitely, which ultimately led me on the path I am now – running a podcast booking agency alongside my wife, Göz Brake Guia, in Medellin, Colombia. Today I’m taking 10 minutes to share a little bit about my background. You’ll discover my story of leaving the UK to find a new, unknown place to call home, why my wife and I are so passionate about helping health and wellness businesses, and how I establishin...
Nov 20, 2024•10 min•Ep. 48
Even top-ranked health and wellness podcasts struggle to stand out. But you can promote your show authentically without compromising your values, and achieve impressive growth. Ashleigh VanHouten co-hosts the top 0.5% ranked Muscle Science for Women podcast, where they interview leading minds in exercise and nutrition methodology and overall wellness and discuss topics relevant to health and muscle building. Even, with a monthly audience of 40,000 listeners, she knows what it is like to feel los...
Nov 13, 2024•42 min•Ep. 47
Most health coaches didn’t enter the field to be marketers, but in a competitive industry, mastering these skills is essential, and today’s guest is a master at helping health coaches excelle in these areas! Hailey Rowe is the host behind Health Coach Nation, a podcast for health coaches to help them grow and scale their businesses. She’s also a Marketing, Sales Strategist & Linkedin Lead Generation Service Provider and helps health coaches, grow their sales, get more time back, and conquer ...
Nov 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 46
Achieve more and help young professionals build experiences in the work place by starting a podcast internship program. Discover how Marnie Dachis Marmet & Stephanie May Potter, co-hosts of the top 1% ranked The Art of Living Well Podcast, employed the help of interns to get extra help for their podcast while giving back at the same time. From this episode, you’ll learn: 08:15 - How to leverage outreach to secure bigger guests and grow quickly 10:49 - The benefits of recruiting and mentoring...
Oct 30, 2024•33 min•Ep. 45
In the sea of 5 million+ podcasts out there, you can’t overlook the importance of SEO for discoverability. In today’s interview, we sat down with Tahjma VanBuren, a podcast SEO expert and founder of iMoves Management, who shared valuable tips and insights to help you put your podcast on the map using smart SEO hacks. From this episode, you’ll learn: 04:33 - Why you should reverse engineer your topics and titles around what people are searching for 05:55 - The importance of balancing readability ...
Oct 23, 2024•24 min•Ep. 44
Constant algorithm changes, limited organic reach, and platform dependency are just a handful of reasons to skip social media when it comes to promoting your podcast. But what are the alternatives? In this episode, we’ll guide you through 14 ways to promote your podcast without using social media. Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍 Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here: podwritten.com/p...
Oct 16, 2024•21 min•Ep. 39
A newsletter is one of the best strategies for turning casual listeners into loyal followers who buy from you. If you’re not convinced, I’m confident you will be by the end of this episode. Discover how you can boost sales by combine an email strategy with your podcast, in this interview with Jeremy Enns. He’s the founder of Podcast Marketing Academy and the man behind the Scrappy Podcasting Newsletter, a newsletter that offers unconventional marketing ideas on how to punch above your weight and...
Oct 09, 2024•52 min•Ep. 43
Creating authentic and engaging content can help you attract sponsors, establish trust for your business, and turn listeners into clients. Our guests today are two very authentic hosts who are prime examples of how to build connections and create impact through podcasting. EJ and Tarah Kerwin and the hosts of Relationship Renovation, a podcast exploring the joys and challenges of navigating intimate relationships. In this episode, you’ll learn: 11:54 - Why they decided to manage their social med...
Oct 02, 2024•45 min•Ep. 42
Building a valuable podcast you can sell isn’t about gaining listeners! To discover what it really takes to create a valuable podcast you can sell we are joined by Heath Osgood, Founder of The Podcast Broker, a service that facilitates the buying and selling of podcasts. From this interview, you’ll learn: -The factors that increase or decrease the price that a podcast can be sold for -What the process of buying or selling a podcast looks like from start to finish -How you can set your podcast up...
Sep 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 41
You’re about to experience a crash course on building an online audience! In this episode, Jason Fitzgerald, host of the top 0.5% ranked The Strength Running Podcast, shares insights and advice that he’s collected over the past 15 years of content creation experience. This knowledge has allowed him to create a top podcast that receives roughly 150,000 monthly downloads, a YouTube channel with just under 100,000 subscribers, and a wildly popular blog with over 1,000 published articles. You’ll dis...
Sep 18, 2024•44 min•Ep. 40
Are you tired of recycling the same episode topics? Want to spice up your podcast? In this episode, you’ll hear how Brian Keana, host of the top 0.5% podcast The Brian Keane Podcast , sparked fresh life and interest in his show after publishing hundreds of episodes, and how it unexpectedly helped him level up his thriving fitness business. You’ll also discover: -What happened we he took the $4,000 a month he made from sponsors and pumped it into ads to promote his show. -Why he stopped accepting...
Sep 11, 2024•59 min•Ep. 38
Do your bank account a favor and press play! In this solo episode, host Sam Brake Guia walks you through 14 money-making strategies top podcasters use so you can take your podcast and bank account to the next level. Whether you’re new to podcasting, a veteran, or somewhere in between, you’re bound to find a technique that suits you for where you’re at. Get your free copy of our ebook “A Podcaster’s Guide to Growth”: https://podwritten.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-growing-your-podcast/ Got a minute?...
Sep 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 33
Want to know what it takes to land a sponsorship deal with a global brand like Puma? You’ll find out how Jonathan Levitt , host of the top 0.5% ranked podcast For The Long Run, did exactly that in today’s episode. You’ll also discover: -How he assesses a sponsors’ needs to deliver the value and results that matter most to them -How he helped a solar energy company turn a $21,000 sponsorship deal for his podcast into $350,000 in revenue -How he tracks the return on ad spend for his sponsors and u...
Aug 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 37
You can reap the benefits of podcasting even with just 1,000 monthly listeners! Billy Hofacker, host of Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast, is evidence of this and shares his journey in podcasting that proves you can build a dedicated audience and attract clients, without a huge listenership. In this episode, you’ll find out: -How a bad experience with a guest taught him that social media numbers shouldn’t always be a priority when assessing guests -How to use podcast guesting as a tool to establi...
Aug 21, 2024•35 min•Ep. 36
Your content quality and consistency are the foundation of your show’s success. Debra Atkinson, host of the top 0.5% ranked podcast The Flipping 50 Show and She Means Fitness Business , shares lessons on how to create and deliver great content, based on over a decade of podcasting experience. In this episode, you’ll find out: -How she uses her audio content for more than just interviews and solo episodes -How curating top content lists of best-performing episodes has helped her grow her audience...
Aug 14, 2024•49 min•Ep. 35
You must identify what sets you apart from other podcasters in your niche to build a dedicated audience In today’s episode, Philip Pape, host of the top 1% ranked podcast Wits & Weights , shares his experience of pinpointing what makes his show unique and discusses how he sought feedback to improve the podcast. In this episode, you’ll find out: -How he strategically secures and leverages podcast swaps to grow his audience -The importance of obtaining feedback and acting on it -How he’s devel...
Aug 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 34
Show up to your podcast as the best version of you by learning how to manage your time to achieve more and grow further, while enjoying more downtime. Anna Dearmon Kornick is the host of It's About Time , and she’s here to share essential information you can use to improve your workflow and insight into how to grow your podcast. You’ll discover the most important tool she recommends for podcasting, the project management tools she swears by, and how she harnesses proactive outreach as one of the...
Jul 31, 2024•43 min•Ep. 32
Secure 150 ratings and 50k podcast downloads in one month! Nope, this isn't a trick; it's just the power of giveaways. Dr. Mariza Snyder, host of Energized with Dr. Mariza , shares details on how she achieved this using giveaways. You’ll also discover her system for publishing four episodes a week and how her podcast has played a pivotal role in launching the many books she’s released. Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day ...
Jul 24, 2024•32 min•Ep. 31
Given that social media is a free and easy way of promoting your episodes to billions of users, using it to promote your podcast is a no-brainer. However, due to a rise in content and constantly changing algorithms, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get your work in front of your followers, let alone new audiences. In this episode, we speak with Megan Shields CEO of ChimeHouse Media, a business focusing on Facebook and Instagram Ads for Podcasters. She shares the benefits of using ads over...
Jul 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 30
Want to know what it takes to run your podcast like a business? Deanna Marie Radulescu, host of Label Free, is here to share how she’s set her podcast up to generate income like a business, along with the numerous tactics she’s employed to grow her audience. In this episode, you’ll find out: -Why she charges her guests a fee to be featured on her show -How she’s implemented paid advertising to reach new audiences -How she used her podcast to develop the skillset necessary to produce other people...
Jul 10, 2024•22 min•Ep. 29
The guests you allow on your show will make or break your podcast. How do you find high-value guests for your show? Allan Misner, host of the top 0.5% ranked 40+ Fitness Podcast has the answer. Tune in because he’s going to share with you a game-changing tactic for finding and contacting valuable guests who will show up and deliver huge amounts of value for your show. In this episode, you’ll find out: -An uncommon method for creating completely unique podcast interviews that will set your show a...
Jul 03, 2024•40 min•Ep. 28
Time is your most valuable resource, especially if you want to create a high-quality, hit podcast! Learn how to efficiently and effectively create excellent content to grow your audience by repurposing your podcast episodes. In today’s episode of Mics to Millions, you’ll learn how to repurpose your podcast episodes into content for social media, blogs, YouTube videos, webinars, newsletters, and even more podcast episodes. Get your free copy of our ebook “A Podcaster’s Guide to Growth”: podwritte...
Jun 26, 2024•19 min•Ep. 27
Today you’re going to learn everything you need to start sending out pitches and get booked as a guest with this 4-week plan. It is no secret! Podcast guesting is one of the best strategies you can use to grow your show. For hosts who recognize how impactful podcast guesting can be to podcast growth, and are ready to begin their podcast guesting journey, this episode is for you! Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here: https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/ Got a m...
Jun 19, 2024•12 min•Ep. 26
If you’re a serious podcast host looking to grow your show, then you can’t miss out on the best method to reach new audiences – podcast guesting! Not convinced? Press play and discover what you’re missing out on. In this solo episode, host Sam Brake Guia, Co-founder of PodWritten, dives deep into why podcast guesting is so valuable for hosts looking to grow their shows, and he’ll also debunk misconceptions and squash the mental hurdles that so commonly hold back great hosts from guesting on othe...
Jun 12, 2024•14 min•Ep. 25
Reignite your passion for podcasting and open yourself up to exciting new topics with a rebrand. Yes, it is that simple, and our guest today, Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, host of the top 0.5% ranked podcast I AM HUMAN , will prove it to you by sharing her experience of successfully rebranding her show. In this episode, you’ll find out: How a rebrand can open you up to new topics and broaden your authority as an expert What the hardest part of rebranding your podcast is How repurposing old episode...
Jun 05, 2024•45 min•Ep. 24
Calling all ADHD podcasters! You’re about to learn how your ADHD brain can become your greatest superpower in podcasting. Tracy Otsuka, host of the top 0.1% ranked podcast ADHD for Smart Ass Women , joins us to share how she’s tapped into her ADHD brain and harnessed it to build a budding audience of 200,000 monthly listeners. In this episode, you’ll find out: -How downsizing her team led to greater productivity -Her story of overcoming her fear of podcast guesting -Why podcast guesting is essen...
May 29, 2024•40 min•Ep. 23
You're sitting on a goldmine of social media content with your podcast! Find out how to repurpose it in our interview with Dr. Latt Mansor, host of Health Via Modern Nutrition . He took his social media from 2k to 184k+ followers on Instagram using his podcast content. In this episode, you’ll find out: -How podcast guesting helped him improve his approach to podcasting -What you need to know to find a podcast editor that is right for you -How to seek out resources to help you become a better pod...
May 22, 2024•32 min•Ep. 22
Want to know how podcasting can be a gateway into public speaking? If the answer is yes, this episode is for you. Joining us today is Megan Lyons, host of Wellness Your Way with Megan Lyons , who shares insights you can use to grow your brand and get paid through public speaking opportunities. In this episode, you’ll find out: -How Megan has attracted leads to her business through speaking opportunities -How her podcast has helped her secure speaking gigs -Why you shouldn’t offer to speak on a b...
May 15, 2024•34 min•Ep. 21
Podcast growth doesn’t need to be difficult! You can easily grow your show with basic yet effective steps. And our guest today will show you how. Dr. Lucy Burns, one of the two hosts behind the top 1% ranked Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast, joins us to share the simple changes they made that had a huge impact on their growth. In this episode, you’ll find out: -How they’ve used paid ads to grow their show -Steps they’ve taken to encourage listeners to leave ratings for their show -How they’ve...
May 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 20
