Are you asking all the wrong questions? That is a HORRIBLE question! Instead, it would be a much better question to ask you this: "What type of questions do you ask to create conversions from each episode?" When we avoid Yes/No questions or generic icebreakers, we'll create stronger episodes that convert while increasing our credibility and thought leadership as a podcast host or podcast guest. In #255, we'll unpack how to ask specific, story-driven questions which build trus...
Mar 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 255
Let's get this out of the way first - this is NOT an episode about copy/pasting prompts for AI - although there is a place for utilizing AI if you choose to do so. ➤ Are you struggling with content creation? ➤Do you suppose you must have a story that's unique so you can hook people in? Listen into how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary... Press Play Now to hear the live interaction inside Day 3 of the Podcast Monetization Bootcamp to learn how easily you can create content tha...
Feb 27, 2025•36 min•Ep. 254
Have you given yourself an official diagnosis of burnout (or podfade)? What if that is the wrong diagnosis? Let's be real - our long-range plans will always take a circuitous route. That's the "adventure" part we like the idea of greatly - before we're experiencing the messy parts of growth. Listen, I know you've got podcasting goals and a vision for how your show lines up with your long-range plans. Along the way, you'll diagnose many situations to take action...
Feb 20, 2025•43 min•Ep. 253
What would you say are the essentials of making m 💰 ney with each podcast episode? Whether you host only, guest only, or speak on both sides of the microphone, without a monetization strategy, your episodes will go nowhere fast. Clarity is royalty. ↳Are you clear on YOUR podcast purpose? ↳Your Monetization Goals? ↳Your internal processes to make those goals a reality? If you've ever wanted to be a fly on the wall of a great coaching session, this live Q+A session is for you. If you've...
Feb 13, 2025•39 min•Ep. 252
Think about a time you were in an elementary grade in school. Got it? Cool - this is one example of effectively engaging your audience. Your story generates memories of a listener's story. Your invitation to imagine, dream, remember - that's a powerful invite! How often are you implementing this monetization strategy on your show and guesting opportunities? Flashbacks are powerful tools for you to captivate your audience. When you share your past, especially the hard and the hurt you&a...
Feb 06, 2025•35 min•Ep. 251
Know what many new podcast hosts neglect? It’s the same thing guests could help with… Got a guess? The full answer is inside this episode! You'll walk away with intel on how to successfully launch or relaunch your show. Listen, releasing episodes and posting audiograms that compel absolutely no one to leave the social platform they are on - it won’t work. You must: ↳ build a team ↳ promote your launch ↳ have episodes in the hopper ↳ generate reviews of your show There’s a STRATEGY behind su...
Jan 30, 2025•25 min•Ep. 250
Are you planning your podcast's funeral? Wondering what to take into consideration before you burn your show to the ground? The first bootcampers of 2025 share insights and ideas on what to consider before you say good-bye... 💡Jen adds a few tips to keep in mind just in case you change your mind. Remember - no matter what you do with your show, you can monetize every episode - as long as you are clear on the purpose and premise of your show. Got questions? Considering killing your cast? Le...
Jan 23, 2025•20 min•Ep. 249
What's your podcast mindset? Are you planning to monetize EVERY Episode? It's exactly what we cover and more inside of this episode, recorded from our live session January 13 at Noon Eastern. If you're not in the bootcamp , you're losing money. The bootcamp is free. Podcasting is not. That's why you need to monetize it. It doesn't mean your target is $1M (like mine)...but it could be. Perhaps you want to monetize to cover fancy equipment, or better yet - hiring a pr...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 248
Can a kids' game tie into podcasting for your niche? Why, yes! Yes it can and...why it might not be a good idea for this game to make it on your podcast. My mission is to convince you there are tons of niches that work for podcasting - even if you initially poo poo podcasting for them. If you don't believe your niche can work for a podcast, you're missing out on huge collaborative and income-producing opportunities. (That means your audience is missing out, too.) 💥🏋♀🧘🏽♀️🔥💪...
Jan 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 247
How are you maximizing Podcasting for your business? You'll need more than a great name, engaging podcast art, and solid podcast descriptions to maximize podcasting. Hosts + Guests alike must understand the process of putting together a binge-worthy podcast episode every episode. It starts with brand awareness, trust building, and collaboration in the podcasting community. If you want to grow your business through podcasting and monetize your efforts, learn actionable strategies to grow you...
Jan 02, 2025•17 min•Ep. 246
Looking for evidence that guesting builds your business? It's tucked inside here - take a listen to successful podcasters and guests, Shana + Vanessa of Budget Besties. 🚀🚀🚀 Got Podcast FUEL? PODCASTING amped up the Budget Besties Business growth. Podcasting is their secret weapon to multiple six-figure success for you to achieve your own financial freedom. 💳Are you paying for the past instead of investing in your future? 💵How are you financing your business for future growth? 🏦Imagine...
Dec 26, 2024•51 min•Ep. 245
Struggling to put a good podcast episode together? Or, worried about how to put things together as a guest? If you've found yourself needing to record an episode and you are in a staring contest with the blank cursor hours before it's time for your episode to drop, this episode is for you. Know this! You're not alone. Podfade is a growing phenomenon that crushes podcasters' dreams. Over 90% of podcasters don't make it past episode 8... But not you. You're in it for ...
Dec 19, 2024•34 min•Ep. 244
Want to know how being a guest on the right podcast can generate leads, partnerships, and visibility for your business more effectively than traditional marketing? Whether you've got your own show or you solely guest when it comes to leveraging podcasting for your business, you'll learn how evergreen podcasting content grows your impact, influence, and income. 💥💥💥 And...you'll be able to snag the Podcast Standard Operating Procedures for Hosts and Guests one day early when you ...
Dec 12, 2024•18 min•Ep. 243
Creating a binge-worthy episode is as easy as.... 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ Well, that does simplify it, doesn't it? When's the last time you audited your own show or had your show audited? The only way to get better is to regularly evaluate your podcast. Whether you are a host or guest, today's episode is designed for you to have a heightened awareness of what burns listeners out and what keeps them engaged. Want to create a better show? Follow along to snag 8 podcast audit steps ...
Dec 05, 2024•18 min•Ep. 242
Are you weighed down doing all the things in your business? What if there was a way to build your business without it owning you? ↳ Learn how to define success - your way ↳ You can turn your loss into purposeful action. ↳ Transformation happens in the trenches - we grow from failures You don't need to drown in operational chaos, friend. Especially when you understand the difference between your inherent value and your market value. We're getting into that and more! Meet Staci Gray ! Co...
Nov 28, 2024•38 min•Ep. 241
Know what many podcasters get wrong that their listeners would love for them to get right?... ➡️Think about your own listening habits. What hooks you? What repels you? This episode is a must listen for how you structure an episode in a way that serves your listener and keeps them tuned in for the whole show. Podcasting is easy - when you know the best way to put an episode together that ↳ builds trust ↳ engages your audience ↳ fosters curiosity and action When you get this one thing right, your ...
Nov 21, 2024•15 min•Ep. 240
✨ Are you a TRENDSETTER? Did you know? According to Morning Consult Audience , regular podcast listeners are super consumers and trendsetters. How do you create a trendsetting podcast people want to listen to? 🪝It all starts with a really great hook! You don’t need to spend hours and hours and hours creating a great episode. Instead, when you start with what you want your listener to walk away with, you create an episode that is not only edutaining (listen to episode #238 for more on educating ...
Nov 14, 2024•18 min•Ep. 239
🍿Got Your Popcorn Ready? Shout "YES!" loud and proud! After all, we do need to practice using our podcasting voices! Hey there, in this episode, we'll pick up where we left off from last week's cliffhanger by answering part B of Andrea's question about voice training for podcasting. This is definitely if you give a moose a muffin story . You see, I knew you needed more than just answers on fine tuning your podcasting voice. You need a deep dive into what it's going...
Nov 07, 2024•24 min•Ep. 238
The point of launching your podcast isn't to become the next Joe Rogan or Huberman Labs. You don't need millions of listeners. A loyal following of just 1,000 dedicated listeners can make a massive impact on your business and your mission. On Time To Simplify Podcasting, we are all about getting that first listener to tell the second listener and the third and the fourth and so on. Multiplication works fast! 0:03 It's not time to launch your show....YET! But... 0:26 I'll take...
Nov 04, 2024•4 min
↳ How important is your voice in podcasting? ↳ How much training do you need before you press record? If you're highly critical about how your voice sounds when you listen to it, I've got you . And...I'm inviting you to be adventurous - join me in contorting our faces in unique, voice amplifying ways as we do vocal exercises in this episode! ↳We'll cover the importance of voice training for aspiring podcasters. Get expert tips on how you can prepare before you launch. We&apos...
Oct 31, 2024•25 min•Ep. 237
Struggling hearing from God? ⤷Wondering how to find time to pray with the Lord? ⤷Fighting endless distractions? Here's what to do to create space with our heavenly Father. ⁀➴ It starts with one small phrase. Want to know what it is? Tune into this episode to hear from my guest Erika Diaz-Castro, Seminary student and coach who helps Christian women identify and accomplish goals while prioritizing their walk with the Lord. ✅ Register for Her Renewed Strength Conference 📲Tell Me More! What do...
Oct 24, 2024•26 min•Ep. 236
You ever notice how things you experienced as a kid turned out to be key components of how you show up as a woman in your business? God uses ALL. OF. IT. Discover 3 things to consider determining whether it is time for you to pivot in your business with my professional podcasting guest, Melissa Llarena, with my incredibly gifted grandson James helping me out in the intro.😍 Melissa invites you to imagine this: What if today's efforts in your business guaranteed you'd feel like you made...
Oct 17, 2024•39 min•Ep. 235
How many rejections does it take before you realize it is time to throw in the towel? Well, not your full business of course, but a pivot in a different direction? Let's start the conversation, and...🎉 SURPRISE🎉 I've got a little pivot announcement of my own. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။|||| |Hit play to learn more. 📲Tell Me More! What do you want to know about podcasting for your business? 📲 Book a call with me when you're serious about monetizing podcasting. 2025 is the year of PODCASTING WI...
Oct 14, 2024•13 min
In part 2 of this powerful, unconventional episode , Jen introduces Logan Hufford, a recovered sexual addict who shares his journey from the depths of addiction to a life of sobriety and healing. Running a business isn't just about running a business. Logan shares how God restored the darkest period of his life, the wounds inflicted on his wife, Carrie, and the journey of recovery they are on. If you find yourself struggling in the thick of the ick right now, know that when you lay them at ...
Oct 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 234
Running a business isn't just about running a business. In this powerful, unconventional episode, Jen introduces Logan Hufford, a recovered sexual addict who shares his journey from the depths of addiction to a life of sobriety and healing. Logan discusses the darkest period of his life, the ultimatum from his wife Carrie, and the journey of recovery, both for himself and his family. Boundaries are needed for lasting relationships in business and personal life. All those experiences that ha...
Oct 01, 2024•28 min•Ep. 233
When you think of the word entrepreneur , what comes to mind immediately? 🔎 How would you define Mindful Entrepreneurship? 👀What do you think of when I say, "Holy Noticing"? I'm on a mission to go deeper with you as we discover the why behind the what. When you understand how what you do is an outcome of what's going on in that beautiful brain of yours, you're in a powerful position to experience mindful change - transformational change - aligned with God's Word a...
Sep 23, 2024•20 min•Ep. 232
Know how we sometimes look past the very obvious thing we need for growth? It's time to give yourself permission to shift your mindset and focus on one crucial aspect for business success. You'll need to say NO to many things that are detracting from the business God called you to build. Let's get to: ↳ Avoiding the noise and the crowds online... ↳ Importance of this One Thing You MUST have! ↳ The ABCs of Client Acquisition ↳ Market Research and Branding ↳ Focus If you'd like...
Sep 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 231
Know where most startup entrepreneurs miss the mark? They neglect creating an overarching game plan so they don't know why they are doing what they are doing. A good game plan starts with seeking our Good Father. When you do schedule time with the Father to pray about your business as you seek his direction? 📖✝️In this episode, I invite you to journal along with four Scripture prompts for you and your business. You simply cannot start a business or a podcast in your own strength. You only ...
Sep 09, 2024•21 min•Ep. 230
Remember when you were a kid and you played games like duck, duck goose, and Red Rover, Red Rover, Come on over?👧👧🏾👦🏻 Someone told you the rules, but you barely heard them because you were smacking a boy's hand for playing with your ponytail. But despite not hearing the rules you caught on pretty quickly. How did you catch on so quickly? We'll answer that and dive into what to do when you sense someone has stolen your intellectual property. Link to my 3rd grade flashback to Mrs. M...
Sep 02, 2024•16 min•Ep. 229
I find tremendous IRONY about branding. What's Your Guess on what that IRONY might be? ⏱When do you build your brand? 🧐How do you build your brand? 🤷How do you know if your branding lands with your ideal clients? Learn 3 Things Your Brand Is NOT! Plus...>>>listen to the full episode to learn a bonus 4th "What Your Brand is NOT!" 🎯Target your brand with 6 powerful questions to gain clarity and confidence about how you show up for the people you serve. ☎️ Tell me about y...
Aug 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 228
