EPISODE 164 Today we are talking to Danielle Desir Corbett on sponsorships and how you can partner with sponsors to create great content. Danielle brings a completely different way to approach partnering with sponsors and talks about how she implements this into her two podcasts and is seeing great results. Whether or not your clients have asked you about sponsors, this episode will help you think about sponsorships in a different way and help your clients decide if it’s the right approach to mo...
Jun 06, 2023•47 min•Ep 164•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 163 If you’ve ever wondered if there are actually enough podcast clients for podcast management to be a viable niche for you, then you’re not alone. I think all of us have probably asked this question at one point. Today we’re going to take a look at this question and see what the research actually says about this. If you’re familiar with Crumbl Cookie and their business model, then you’ll know that they only sell one type of cookie with their available flavors rotating each week. Does t...
May 30, 2023•9 min•Ep 163•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 162 I have a really exciting and important message to share with you today. As a business owner, you don’t have to work with just anyone. You CAN work with someone whose message you really love and resonate with. I share with you my story of how I found my ideal podcasting client who I continue to work with today. I discuss the importance of networking and planting seeds to reap the harvest and discovering your ideal client, and how you can do it too. In this episode, we cover: -You can ...
May 23, 2023•14 min•Ep 162•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 161 Part of my job is to look at podcast managers, especially the podcast managers in my program, see what is working for them, and make it easier for you to do that. Whether you are in the Podcast Manager Program or not, I want to share with you what the most successful students are doing so that you can do that as well. The students that are most successful are the ones that are focused on podcast management and only podcast management. They have put other ideas, side hustles, and nich...
May 16, 2023•12 min•Ep 161•Transcript available on Metacast Today we get to talk to Ashley Hiatt, a podcast manager working with health and wellness businesses. Ashley is sharing with us how she went from massage therapist to virtual assistant to podcast management. You get to hear how she landed her first client and how her business has progressed over the years. Ashley also shares what this business has afforded her, and some of the things she likes most about her podcast management business. We discuss going all in on podcast management, the power of ...
May 09, 2023•38 min•Ep 160•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 159 Are you on the fence about becoming a podcast manager? Are you wanting to jump right in and start making 5K a month, but don’t have the skill set? So what’s the next step? Today I tell you the pros and cons of sticking it out as a Virtual Assistant and building your skills, or going all in as a Podcast Manager. I discuss discovering the reasons behind your desire to change and deciding to get off the fence and commit. So if you’re excited to jump in and starting making $5k per month ...
May 02, 2023•14 min•Ep 159•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 158 If there is one question we love to get as podcast managers it is: How can I market my show? Today we are talking about just that with Jeremy Enns, a Podcast Marketing Strategist and Educator. We discuss his 4 essential pieces of a rock solid podcast marketing strategy EAR$: Exposure, Attraction, Retention, and Monetization. We discuss recognizing and finding the gaps in your current marketing strategy, and then how to move forward with a plan. We talk about the importance of getting...
Apr 25, 2023•42 min•Ep 158•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 157 The pressure to constantly update social media and create new content all the time can leave your client with a headache. Today, I’m going to share a strategy that will solve your clients' content creation struggles - repurposing long form (or macro) content to social media. You can bring this strategy to your clients to bring more value, and save them time and that battle each week. I suggest some specific ways you can repurpose your client’s podcast content whether it’s as posts, r...
Apr 18, 2023•15 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 156 Today I am talking to Sara Whittaker about her journey from teacher to virtual assistant, to podcast manager, to agency owner and course creator. This is a story that spans multiple years, so if you're curious on what it looks like to become a podcast manager and then do it for years and years, Sara’s story is going to be very impactful. In this episode Sara and I talk about her success story as a podcast manager. We discuss how she landed her first client, what her business looked l...
Apr 11, 2023•38 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 155 In today’s episode we talk about the three steps that you can take to go from making zero dollars to five thousand dollars a month and beyond as a podcast manager. This is a topic that we circle back to time and time again because it is the bread and butter of my program, The Podcast Manager Masterclass, and this show. I talk about the steps to take to get your monthly income to 5K. Then I share three ways to scale your business beyond 5K and grow into the business owner you want to ...
Apr 04, 2023•13 min•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 153 Today we are talking to Lauren Felter about designing podcast graphics that actually get people to listen. She teaches how we can think about design so that it attracts people to our clients' podcasts so we can help our clients grow their shows. Her tips and techniques are geared specifically towards non-designers, like podcast managers. We talk about grabbing attention with headlines, creating cover-art, and re-branding vs brand evolving. She also shares with us some common mistakes...
Mar 28, 2023•43 min•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 153 Will A.I. change podcast management? Yes! Today we are talking about Artificial Intelligence, and ChatGPT, and how these tools can affect your podcast management business. I talk about how change can be scary, but having an open and positive attitude will help you embrace changes to grow your business. I also discuss how to use A.I. tools for your benefit, some of the limitations of artificial intelligence in your business, and how you as the EXPERT will always be the best choice. In...
Mar 21, 2023•10 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 152 Today we get to talk to business attorney Kailey Jacomet about how to protect yourself legally as a podcast manager, specifically with contracts. I thought I knew quite a bit about contracts, but her insights blew my mind! We discuss common podcast manager contracts and things you may not have considered when putting a contract together, including cancellation notices, limitation of liability, copyright, and intellectual property. So listen to this episode and hear what Kailey has to...
Mar 14, 2023•41 min•Ep 152•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 151 I’ve been hearing from a lot of you that feel that if you were to start networking, you know you would land clients, but for some reason you have a hard time putting yourself out there. So if this is you, listen up. Today we are talking about three reasons why it may be hard to put yourself out there and promote your new podcast manager business. We talk about building confidence and acting with courage, and what to do if your current or previous job prevents you from going public. W...
Mar 07, 2023•15 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 150 Today we are talking with Melissa Lea Hughes about how you can help your clients grow their show using TikTok. Melissa really breaks down one of the missing pieces of using social media, specifically TikTok, to grow our podcasts. She shares her wild story of how she got on TikTok, how she had her first viral video, and getting invited on the Kelly Clarkson show. Plus more on how to use this platform in 2023 to help your client grow their show. Melissa Hughes is a TikTok influencer, i...
Feb 28, 2023•32 min•Ep 150•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 149 Does the idea of having $1000 monthly management client seem out of reach because you can’t seem to get past this $300-$400 mark with a client? Then this episode is for you. We are talking about three pieces of your business that you’re going to want to tweak and change in order to get past those $300 clients. We discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, and building your own confidence in your skills and prices. We also talk about building value, and getting into the right mindset and s...
Feb 21, 2023•12 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 148 Today I am talking to Allison Nitsch about her journey from teacher to podcast manager. Allison shares her success story and encourages us to have the courage to go for it. She also shares how she went from overworked and stressed as a teacher to feeling fresh and having space to be there for her family and live the life she really wants to live. Allison discusses how she landed her first client, her business goal for the future, and where to find inspiration. We discuss overcoming t...
Feb 14, 2023•48 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 147 What if the best by-product of building a business is who you become in the process? If you were to focus on the process, there wouldn't be any wins or losses. There would only be growth. In today's episode, I share 5 personal development topics that you could focus on to reach your God-given potential. For each one of these topics I recommend a book to dive deeper and help you uncover your glass ceiling as a business owner, whether you're just starting out in your business or you're...
Feb 07, 2023•9 min•Ep 147•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 146 I am so excited to introduce you to Andrea Leibross. Andrea and I are talking about creating an annual business plan so you can succeed this year. And when I say succeed, I mean reach the vision you have for yourself this year and make a vision for next year, and five years from now, and beyond. Andrea reverse engineers her process with us and gives us specific steps and tips on how to successfully create, implement, and achieve your vision for success in your business. We discuss se...
Jan 31, 2023•51 min•Ep 146•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 145 What do you say when a potential client asks you if you do podcast strategy? Today we are going to talk about how to approach this question, how to feel confident in what you are going to say, and what strategy really is. I share with you how to discover your clients' goals, and the differences between strategy calls and ongoing management strategy. Finally I discuss understanding the 'why' behind your management actions and how that helps you help your client. In this episode, we co...
Jan 24, 2023•12 min•Ep 145•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 144 Do you know your strengths? Today I talk about how you can use the strengths of your personality as a super power when it comes to podcast management. In this episode, I focus on typical introverted personalities, but the thought processes behind these strategies will benefit all types of personalities. I discuss what it means to be introverted, using your personality traits as strengths, and share three ways to use those traits as a super power for your business. I finish off with s...
Jan 17, 2023•21 min•Ep 144•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 143 I am so glad you are here today because we are going to talk about why you cannot fail as a podcast manager. Whether you are only thinking about becoming a podcast manager, have just started your business, or you are a seasoned podcast manager, this episode will help shift your mindset around failure and success when it comes to your business and your life. In this episode, we cover: - What does failing in your business mean to you - Altering our own expectations of failure by settin...
Jan 10, 2023•18 min•Ep 143•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 142 Today I want to talk to you about private podcasting and where it is going in 2023 and beyond. And who better to talk about the subject with than Marcie Paige and Leah Bryant, the co-creators of The Podcast Effect where they help podcasters elevate their brand with private podcasting formulas. Marcie and Leah also have their own podcast management businesses. In this episode, we are talking about their new collaboration, The Podcast Effect. They are going to give you some great ideas...
Jan 03, 2023•25 min•Ep 142•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 141 Hey there, welcome to this episode of the podcast manager show and happy holidays. I hope this has been a peaceful time for you. Maybe spending time with family, friends, and getting ready for the new year. I wanted to give my team a break this week. So we do not have a new episode for you today. But I did want to invite you to listen to our top five episodes of the podcast manager show. These episodes have received the most feedback and the most downloads over the years: -Episode 10...
Dec 27, 2022•4 min•Ep 141•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 140 Today we are diving into one of your questions. I got an excellent question about the fear of success and how to avoid sabotaging yourself from growth because you are fearful about being overbooked. Today we are going to talk about some great options on how to handle being overbooked. We also discuss what you can to do before you become overbooked so you can be ready for when the clients start flowing. If you're not at this point in your business yet, don't worry. It's helpful to pla...
Dec 20, 2022•11 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 139 Podcasting is a fast paced and quickly growing industry, but what's going to happen next? Today, Sara Whittaker and I share our predictions for the podcasting industry in 2023. First we discuss some trends and stats for podcasting from the last year and how they will affect the industry in the future. Next Sara and I each give our predictions for the changes, growth, and future of the podcasting industry for the next year. We discuss our predictions in sponsorships, video podcasting,...
Dec 13, 2022•41 min•Ep 139•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 138 I'm excited to talk to you today about escaping the learning loop - always learning more about becoming a podcast manager but never landing a client. I'm going to break it down into three different sections: facts, it's time to make some money, and expectations. I'll discuss these sections in detail and teach you how to land clients NOW with what you know NOW. In this episode, we cover: - The mind set of "I don't know enough yet" - Yes, it is time to make some money, honey! - Podcast...
Dec 06, 2022•9 min•Ep 138•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 137 Why do podcasters start a podcast and hire a podcast manager? My guest today, Jenn Bays, helps answer that question. Jenn runs an online agency supporting photographers running a business and she started a podcast in 2020 to help her build her business, gain visibility and grow her network. We talk about what role a podcast plays in her business's success, and what role her podcast manager plays in that overall success. We discuss how a podcast manager helps a podcaster put out a sho...
Nov 29, 2022•27 min•Ep 137•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 136 There will be times when we lose clients. It's a reality for every podcast manager. I often talk about the positive aspects of freelancing and being a podcast manager, but in this episode I want to highlight some of the trials and realities of owning your own podcast manager business and give some tips of what we can do tangibly, and with our mindset, to get through those trials. In this episode, we cover: - Losing a client as a freelancer vs losing a full-time job - What you can do ...
Nov 22, 2022•12 min•Ep 136•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 135 Welcome to another Success Story episode! Today we are chatting with Brandee Nichols on being a multi-passionate podcast manager. Brandee tells us her story of starting her podcast management business, how she got started working online, what her day-to-day looks like as a podcast manager, and how she has realized she is multi-passionate and how that’s playing out in her podcast management business. We also discuss what’s a podcast season, getting rid of the corporate mindset when wo...
Nov 15, 2022•34 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast 
