Ever feel burnt out chasing the podcasting "gold rush"? This episode is a breath of fresh air as Tracy Hazzard reunites with Christina Barsi, the host of Be Bold Begin and founder of Avant Haüs Media. Christina is a self-made podcaster who ditched the acting world to create her own space. Dive deep into her journey, from sci-fi scripts to building a supportive community for women in podcasting. They tackle the myths of overnight success, the importance of a strong foundation, and why...

Spending top dollar on branding does not guarantee success to any business. Not if you’re focusing on the wrong things. Today’s guest is all about focusing on the fundamentals that really matter and truly move the needle for your business. Anika Jackson is the host of Your Brand Amplified, a podcast where she curates all the advice people need to hear when it comes to building and cultivating their brands. She joins Tracy Hazzard in this episode of Feed Your Brand to offer her thoughts on...

Ever dreamed of fly fishing while learning cutting-edge marketing strategies? This episode is your unconventional catch! Tracy Hazzard dives deep with Christian Bacasa, host of the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast. Christian isn't just passionate about the sport (it even helped him through a cancer diagnosis!), he's also a marketing guru with over 20 years of experience. Tune in for a unique conversation that blends the serenity of fly fishing with actionable tips on podcasting, multi-channel...

Join us in this insightful episode of The Binge Factor as we delve into the world of podcasting through the lens of personal branding. Tracy Hazzard brings us the transformative journey of Joyan Chan, host of Find Joy, and The Show Up Show. Joyan shares valuable insights from their own experience, where they developed multiple shows to cater to different segments of their audience. This underscores the importance of flexibility and adaptation in the dynamic landscape of podcasting as business...

Monetization for monetization’s sake could be the downfall of your show. Even when you monetize, you have to keep it aligned with the value you want to provide. In this episode, Tracy Hazzard is with Adam Adams, a seasoned expert in the field of podcasting and founder of Grow Your Show, who shares invaluable insights and lessons learned from his extensive experience. From his early ventures in real estate-focused podcasts to the launch of "The Podcast on Podcasting," Adam takes us deep into...

Two words: intentional optimism. These are probably two of the best words stitched together – so profound and compelling, especially in these challenging times. Today’s guest lives by that philosophy. Andrea Johnson calls herself the Intentional Optimist, and she uses her podcast, Stand Tall & Own It, to share her message of hope to the world. Andrea is the living embodiment of intentionality and optimism, and it shows through authentically in how she structures her podcast. Tracy...

Learn the essential skills for podcasting from expert insights as Tracy Hazzard welcomes back the ever-insightful Mark Herschberg of Brain Bump. As a serial guest on more podcasts than one can count, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the art of podcasting. Mark shares invaluable insights from his new article series, “Podcast Alchemy,” which delves into the intricacies of successful podcast guesting. Tracy...

Top podcasts stand out among the rest not just because they secured high rankings on major platforms. More importantly, it is because they always deliver value to listeners, improve their reputation, and invite relatable guests. Tracy Hazzard chats with Kelly Smith of Podcast Launchpad about the factors to consider in building a truly successful and influential show. They discuss the huge impact of host recommendations, the danger of podcast guests prioritizing their egos, and the red flags...

In this inspiring episode, Tracy Hazzard engages in a powerful and insightful conversation with Kevin McShan, a captivating professional speaker, journalist, and disability advocate. Highlighting inspiring narratives of disability and triumph in his show, Let’s Have This Conversation, Kevin showcases his commitment to diversity and inclusion. Kevin opens up about his journey, resilience, and the pivotal moments that shaped his life. With warmth and authenticity, he provides valuable insights...

Being consistent speaks volumes to your integrity. It shows up in your podcast, your business, and your brand. The more people can trust and rely on you, the more you connect with them. Erin Diehl puts consistency as a core value in everything she does, owing to her success as a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, Keynote Speaker, and proud host of the Top 1% Global Podcast, The Improve it! Podcast. In this episode, she sits down with Tracy Hazzard to share her incredibly resilient...

There is so much abundance in the world that if you just look closely, you will likely gain a lesson, experience, or an idea to elevate your life. In the world of podcasting, you will find these ideas to improve your show everywhere. This episode’s guest is proof of that. In today’s show, Lance Cayko gives an inside tour into what it takes to grow one of the top five architectural podcasts out there, Inside the Firm. He highlights the diversity of ideas in his journey of co-founding a design...

There is no one way to teach. In fact, when you look across the world, you’ll find different teaching methods and techniques implemented to educate children. Mark Taylor brings those techniques to us through his podcast, Education on Fire, where he interviews educators from around the world to enable you to support your children to live, learn, and grow to their full potential. In this episode, he joins Tracy Hazzard to speak to us about his mission and how global teaching techniques empower...

We are so inundated with success stories that we can easily overlook the value of failures and those moments of adversity. But when we dig deep, we can find how much growth actually happens from those dark seasons. Mastering antifragility in this episode, Tracy Hazzard sits down with the host of the globally-ranked AntiFragile Entrepreneurship™ podcast, Courtney Elmer. Courtney highlights the importance of having an antifragile mindset in our path towards success in this digital age. Only by...

For an influencer to be successful in today’s digital communities, one must drop their obsession with numbers. More than the number of followers and the monetization strategies, you should understand your purpose and deliver genuine value to your target audience. Joining Tracy Hazzard is Matt Brown, who explains how knowing his purpose allowed him to grow his influence and make his podcast highly bingeable. He discusses why influencers must utilize their shows to elevate not just themselves...

With podcasters churning out an endless string of content within and beyond their shows, they must know how to preserve and inherently build their value. Proper knowledge of copyright ownership is a must to safeguard your podcast, and the best person to help out in this regard is The Podcast Lawyer, Gordon P. Firemark, Esq. Sitting down with Tracy Hazzard, he discusses how to protect your intellectual property without messing around with productivity and creativity. He explains the right way...

Launching a successful podcast doesn't have to be complicated or intimidating. With the right tools and guidance, anyone can break through tech hurdles and share their voice with the world. In this episode, Jennifer Francis of Tools of the Podcast Trade discusses how you can break through tech hurdles to launch your podcast. As an experienced host and podcast producer, Jennifer knows the challenges that come with a successful podcast, and she's here to help you get over them. She shares her...

We are the company we keep. This could not be more true when it comes to podcast guests. However, admittedly, not many of us have the right podcasting relationship building strategies that would allow us to attract more guests, let alone build that mutually beneficial relationship. Good thing Jason Cercone of Evolution of Brand joins Tracy Hazzard in this episode. Jason is a podcast guesting strategist, author, voiceover talent, and experienced podcaster. With his expertise, he shares with us...

Many assume that podcasting is a passive environment, but that is very far from the truth. If you want your show to gain a strong following and become an effective marketing channel, you need to actively work on your value growth. Tracy Hazzard chats with Hector Santiesteban of Marketing Your Podcast to discuss why simply recording and releasing your podcast will not attract listeners. He explains how to level up your marketing strategies by identifying the type of content your audience wants...

We can't deny the credibility factor that great guests bring to your podcast. However, with so many experts and gurus out there, it can be difficult to find the right guest for you. In this episode, Tracy Hazzard sits down with no less than Alex Sanfilippo of Podcasting Made Simple and the founder of Podmatch, a service that matches podcast guests and hosts together for interviews. Alex lets us in on the secrets to finding and connecting with the right podcast guest to impress listeners....

Business and spirituality may seem like two incongruent areas, but this episode’s guest proves that these co-exist and create not only a bigger but deeper impact on so many lives. Joseph Rockey Jr joins Tracy Hazzard to share how he ties the two, unlocking business growth with the power of podcasting. As the half of the Father and Joe podcast, he talks about the intriguing rapid growth of the religion and spirituality category since the onset of the pandemic. He shares the reasons behind his...

Podcasting is not a piece of cake. It takes time, effort, and energy to sit down, record, interview, and publish, even more so if you want to achieve certain results. That is why when you feel out of alignment with what you do, it can be so easy to give up. Kelly Mosser, the host of Aligned Success, is a believer of this philosophy, saying that without alignment, it’s going to take ten times more energy to do your show. In this episode, she joins Tracy Hazzard to expand on the value of...

Podcasting has already come so far. From being far away from people’s minds, we are now experiencing a podcasting surge. And with its growth comes a number of changes and even more nuances in the podcasting industry. Who better to help us understand all of these things than someone who has been there since the beginning? Way back when podcasting was still in its infancy, Dave Jackson had already been the OG teaching people about it. He began podcasting in 2005, launching the School of...

Starting a podcast is one thing, but incorporating live stream episodes entails a completely different skill. In this episode, Tracy Hazzard welcomes live streaming expert Brad Powell of The Live Stream Show. Brad joins Tracy to share how to boost podcast engagements through live streaming. They tackle the wins and challenges of live streaming podcast episodes and how you can get started. Listen in and learn more as they discuss the dos and don‘ts in live streaming and some important tips to...

Is it true that hosts make absolutely no money in podcast sponsorship? In this episode, Samantha Lee Wright of The Essential Oil Revolution challenges that myth. Join in the conversation as Samantha shares with Tracy Hazzard how she started from nothing to becoming the top podcaster in her niche within a couple of weeks. Earning money from sponsorships helped her stay with her kids at home. The key is to find product services and companies that align with your listeners. Want to know how you...