Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' Podcast
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Welcome To Communication, Connection, Community, The Podcasters' Podcast. We've taken two podcasts and merged them into one! Originally Speaking of Speaking, this podcast takes a deep dive into modern day communication strategies in the podcasting space. We chat with interesting people who make the podcasting (and speaking) space exciting and vibrant. We also dive into the podcasting community, with news, updates, latest trends and topics from the every evolving space. Strap in, it's going to be one amazing ride!
Episodes
- Human Centred Leadership For Podcasters
Leadership expert Isabelle Fortin joins the podcast to discuss human-centered leadership, distinguishing it from management. The conversation connects these concepts to podcast growth, audience engagement, and building a community through…
- A Repeatable Podcast Plan Beats Ad Hoc Posting
Darren Saul, a podcast strategist, discusses with Carl Richards the importance of a repeatable plan over ad hoc posting in podcasting. They cover marketing leverage, content repurposing into multiple formats using AI, and promotion strateg…
- Adventure Can Hook People But Purpose Keeps Them Listening
John Graham, a former U.S. Foreign Service officer and leader of the Giraffe Heroes Project, shares how he uses adventure stories to capture attention and then guides audiences toward purpose, courage, and community impact. He discusses hi…
- How To Use LinkedIn To Find Guests And Clients For Your Podcast
This episode features Ben Albert discussing how to leverage LinkedIn for podcasting. Key topics include using the platform intentionally for networking to find guests and clients, the benefits of niching for discoverability, and an "anti-p…
- Real Estate, Storytelling & Stage Confidence with Veena Jetti
Veena Jetti, partner at Vive Funds, shares her transition into real estate investing and how she scaled multifamily transactions. She details her approach to public speaking, using podcasts and Instagram Lives to refine delivery, and empha…
- AI in Podcasting: What Works and What Doesn’t with Jonathan Green
Jonathan Green joins the podcast to discuss the role of AI in podcasting, emphasizing its use as an accelerant rather than a replacement for human creators. The conversation covers AI applications in workflow and post-production, the impor…
- Podcasting and Real Estate: How Momentum Drives Success with Kevin Amolsch
This episode features Kevin Amolsch discussing how momentum drives success in podcasting and business. Topics include real estate investment strategies, private capital, and the use of podcasting as a content marketing tool, emphasizing co…
- What If Your Next Keynote Starts As A Podcast? with Mike Handcock
Mike Handcock, a Certified Speaking Professional Global, explains how podcasting provides a reliable platform for speakers to gain reach and impact. He shares insights on how hosting a podcast enhances stage presence and offers practical s…
- Podcasting for Creators Over 50: SEO, Guesting & Audience Growth with Jen Hardy
Jen Hardy, CEO of Hardy House Media, shares practical strategies for podcast growth for creators over 50, covering SEO, guesting, audience building, and the shift in podcasting from audio to video.
- From Architecture to Podcast Growth: Niche Strategies with Lance Cayko
Lance Cayko, co-host of Inside The Firm, shares insights on niche podcast growth, redefining success beyond download numbers. The discussion covers aligning podcasting with business objectives such as client acquisition and referrals, audi…
- Why Brand Differentiation Matters More Than Growth with Barry Labov
Barry Labov, a brand strategist and entrepreneur, joins Carl to discuss the importance of brand differentiation over rapid growth in podcasting and business. They explore themes of purpose, patience, trust, resilience, and the tactical asp…
- Why Specialization Is the Key to Podcast Growth with Nathan Yeung
Nathan Yeung explains that podcast success hinges on trust, built through specialization and consistent marketing. He contrasts B2B and B2C marketing, emphasizing how being too broad can harm credibility. Yeung also highlights crucial post…
- Reupload Full Audio: Podcasting as Leadership: Build Trust & Influence with Andrea Johnson
Andrea Johnson, a leadership coach, joins the podcast to discuss how podcasting serves as leadership, focusing on building trust and influence. The conversation covers authentic leadership, organizational development, communication strateg…
- From Broke to $20M: Real Estate & Podcasting with Wyatt Simon
Wyatt Simon shares how he transitioned from corporate work to real estate investment, building a $20M+ portfolio with strategies like BRRRR. He discusses the difficulties in real estate, the benefits of coaching, and leveraging podcast gue…
- One Strategic Podcast Appearance Can Beat Years Of Social Media with Robin Waite
Robin Waite explains how strategic podcast guest appearances can be more effective for business growth than social media. He details how to leverage podcasting for lead generation and visibility, emphasizing a relationship-first approach a…
- From 2005 To YouTube: How Entrepreneurs Build Podcasts That Pay Off with Jerry Potter
Jerry Potter, a radio veteran and early podcaster, shares insights on developing effective podcasting strategies for entrepreneurs, emphasizing business goals like authority and lead generation over mere download numbers. The discussion co…
- Please Stop Whisper-Marketing Your Show with Alex Love
Alex Love, a marketer and podcaster, explains why creators often publish without promotion and how to build podcast momentum effectively. The discussion covers moving beyond trend-chasing to consistent, value-led marketing, emphasizing pat…
- Leap First: Mindset Over Fear With Ingo Schulmeyer
Ingo Schulmeyer, a coach and creator, shares his experience of transitioning from a high-paying role to a purpose-driven life, moving his family to Mexico and launching The Small Reset. He discusses overcoming limiting beliefs, the challen…
- Chasing Big Guests With Simple Asks with Melissa Llarena
Melissa Llarena discusses her method for securing interviews with prominent guests by using clear intentions and simple requests, detailing steps like public campaigns and in-person preparation. She shares insights on effective communicati…
- Joy Fuels Productivity For Podcasters with Mark Struczewski
Mark Struczewski, "Mr. Productivity," shares how joy and consistency can enhance podcasting over hustle culture. He highlights the impact of energetic hosts, chemistry in guest selection, and measuring success by action rather than just do…
- Audio Or Video, Short Or Long: Choose The Format That Serves Your Mission with Scott Maderer
Carl and guest Scott Maderer discuss strategies for podcast format, production, and audience growth. They cover choosing between audio and video, managing episode length based on value, and building a show that supports professional goals…
- Your Podcast Won’t Grow If Google Can’t Find It with Jessica Gruber
Jessica Gruber, an SEO and website expert, discusses practical SEO strategies for podcasters on the Communication, Connection, Community podcast. She outlines a system for improving podcast discoverability, including keyword research, opti…
- Own Your Voice: From Fear To Flow with Carly Pepin
Human behaviour specialist Carly Pepin shares strategies for podcasters and speakers to overcome self-doubt and speak with authority. The episode explores practical techniques for managing imposter syndrome, improving visibility, and align…
- Small Voices, Big Reach: Owning Your Media Stack with Ann Carden
Business growth strategist Ann Carden shares how to transform a podcast into a client engine by owning and repurposing media for lasting brand authority. She outlines practical lead-generation strategies and how to build a pipeline that co…
- Your Podcast Isn’t Failing, It’s Just Underpromoted with Vince Quinn
Vince Quinn, co-founder of SBX Productions, shares strategies for growing a podcast beyond initial promotion. He covers defining success, avoiding burnout with a nine-stage development process, and the importance of strategy before product…
- How A Multi-Show Coach Builds Consistent, Resilient Podcasters with Roy Coughlan
Roy Coughlan, a coach and multi-show host, discusses strategies for podcast longevity, emphasizing impact over download numbers and consistent systems. He shares insights on separating genuine coaches from others, tailoring coaching to cre…
- How A Mentor Turned A Mission Into Three Podcasts with J. Rosemarie Francis
Producer and mentor J. Rosemarie Francis discusses building podcasts through clarity, courage, and community, sharing insights on mindset, mission statements, and mentorship. The episode explores turning expertise into content, serving a c…
- How A Chance Intern Suggestion Sparked A 15-Year Podcast And A Thriving Community with Lorraine Ball
Lorraine Ball shares how a suggestion from an intern led to a 15-year podcasting journey, evolving through experimentation to become a content engine for business growth. The discussion covers building community, repurposing content, and s…
- From Financial Advisor To Cash Flow Expert: How Podcasting Fueled A 90% Lead Engine with Chris Miles
Chris Miles discusses his transition from financial advisor to cash flow expert, explaining how his podcast became a 90% lead engine for his business. He details strategies for audience engagement, lead generation, and building a community…
- From Noise To Clarity: Practical Communication For Podcasters, Leaders, And Teams with Corine La Font
This episode features communication expert Corine La Font discussing how direct and relevant messaging can improve results in various settings. Topics include reducing conversational clutter, effective sales communication, crisis managemen…
- Why 2026 Will Reward Prepared Hosts, Strategic Guests, And Real Community
This episode examines the future of podcasting in 2026, emphasizing preparedness for hosts, strategic guest selection, and community building. It addresses the role of AI, refining hosting techniques, effective guesting strategies, communi…
- How Podcasting Grew Up: Trust, Community, And Strategy In 2025
The 2025 podcasting landscape shifted towards trust and community, with advertisers concentrating spend on proven hosts and niche shows achieving better outcomes. Listeners favored long-form audio for context, elevating experts who serve s…
- From Fitness Wins To Podcasting Momentum with Roman Fischer
Roman Fischer joins the podcast to discuss building motivation and consistency, drawing parallels between fitness and podcasting. He shares practical strategies including journaling, nature resets, and the importance of sustainable habits…
- From Stage To Screen: Mastering The Speaker Reel with Cam Beaudoin
Cam Beaudoin, founder of The Frequent Speaker, discusses creating speaker demo reels to book bigger stages and podcasts. The episode covers aligning reels with goals, structuring content with a story spine, and using various footage to dem…
- How Small Brands Win Big With Traditional Media with Mickie Kennedy
Mickie Kennedy explains how small brands can gain media coverage using press releases and traditional outlets. The episode details the mechanics of newswires, the role of influencers, and how to structure a press release for maximum impact…
- From Deck To Mic: How A Sailboat Coach Becomes A Standout Podcast Guest with Terry Barkman
Sailboat coach Terry Barkman discusses becoming a standout podcast guest, emphasizing a service-oriented mindset, preparation without over-planning, and setting boundaries. He offers practical steps for first-time guests and uses the "sail…
- From Grit To Resilience: Building An Authentic Voice That Lasts with David Ask
Send us Fan Mail What if you stopped chasing magnetic north—the shifting pull of trends, approval, and quick wins—and locked onto a true north you can actually describe? That’s the pivot David Ask lays out as we unpack the real difference…
- Understanding People: Fastest Way To Better Sales, Better Interviews with Nancy Zare
Send us Fan Mail Want more engaging interviews, warmer leads, and fewer awkward stalls? We sit down with sales whisperer and author Nancy Zare to decode how four personality styles quietly drive trust, timing, and the word choices that mak…
- How A Dentist Rebuilt Life Through Podcasting with Dr. Agi Keramidas
Send us Fan Mail What if the career you built isn’t the life you want? That question sparked a midlife awakening for Dr. Agi Keramidas, who traded a thriving path in dentistry for a mission fuelled by curiosity, conversation, and service.…
- Rethinking Networking: From Belly-To-Belly To Browser-To-Browser with Chris Lipper and James Prokop
Send us Fan Mail Sick of long flights and awkward trade-show chatter? Chris Lipper and James Prokop share how a mastermind-led community transformed trade shows into high-ROI virtual events that actually feel human. From early Zoom “booths…
- Morris Dancing, Microphones, And Making It Work with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown
Send us Fan Mail Ready to grow your voice without chasing vanity metrics? We sit down with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown—author, speaker, and unapologetic Morris dancer—to unpack how small, aligned audiences can move the needle more than massive…
- How A Philosopher-Musician Built A Lasting Podcast Without Chasing Ads with Joel Bouchard
Send us Fan Mail A teenage band with no instruments, a DIY studio built on curiosity, and a philosophy show that grew for six years without chasing ad money—Joel Bouchard’s story is a masterclass in building something meaningful and lettin…
- From Car Crash to Coach: Building a Durable Podcast and Business with Alan Lazaros
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wondered why some podcasts quietly stack momentum while others sputter out by episode 21, this conversation with Alan Lazarus pulls back the curtain. We get honest about the real work: pairing repeatable sys…
- From Refugee Roots to Podcast Routes with Julie Pham, PhD
Send us Fan Mail Four and a half rejections and still pushing forward—that’s how Julie Pham, PhD, found her footing on the TEDx stage and, later, across 66 podcast guest appearances. We dive into the real mechanics of turning a complex per…
- The Productivity Paradox: Why Remote Work Works with Shane Spraggs
Send us Fan Mail Remote work isn't a pandemic experiment—it's a workplace revolution that's been brewing for decades. Shane Spraggs, CEO of Vertura and author of "The Power of Remote," takes us on a fascinating journey from IBM's 1970s tel…
- Blown Up But Not Broken: A Combat Vet's Speaking Journey with Brian Fleming
Send us Fan Mail How do you turn life-shattering trauma into a powerful speaking career? Combat-wounded veteran Brian Fleming reveals the answer after surviving a suicide bomber attack in Afghanistan that left him with second and third-deg…
- Dial-Up to Digital: What Actually Works in Modern Marketing with Gee Ranasinha
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why some marketing cuts through the noise while most fades into oblivion? Gee Ranasinha, CEO of Caxino marketing agency and a veteran marketer since the days of AOL CDs, reveals the uncomfortable truth about wh…
- Emotional Journeys: How Stories Shape Our Understanding with Lucinda Sage-Midgorden
Send us Fan Mail What if the stories we consume shape our emotional intelligence more profoundly than we realize? Lucinda Sage-Midgorden's journey through storytelling reveals exactly that powerful connection. From childhood family movie n…
- Price Tags and Profit Margins: The Science You're Missing with Per Sjofor
Send us Fan Mail Pricing might be the most powerful yet underutilized profit lever in your business toolkit. In this eye-opening conversation with Per Sjöfors, "The Price Whisperer," we uncover why most businesses leave substantial money o…
- Building India’s Podcasting Ecosystem from Scratch with Gautam Raj Anand
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how an entire nation discovers a medium that's been thriving elsewhere for decades? Meet Gautam Raj Anand, widely known as "the father of podcasting in India," whose remarkable journey from bored banker to pi…