Best Asynchronous Podcasts (2025)

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Improve Client Trust & Increase Conversions through Asynchronous Video with Carolyn Leasure 38:35

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I’ve been shouting from the rooftops about using video in your client experience—and today, I’ve got backup. In this episode, I’m joined by Carolyn Leasure, a website evolution expert who turns scrappy Squarespace sites into smooth, branded systems. We’re diving into the magic of asynchronous video and how it can transform the way you connect with …

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Pantheon and Pandemonium XVII Asynchronous Q&A August 2025

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The audio mailbag is starting to fill up again, so it's time to take out the garbage. Wait, that didn't come out right.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young

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Pantheon and Pandemonium XVIII Live Q&A August 2025

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It's time to call in with all your weirdest, nuttiest, and most mind-bending questions, from giants to the gyrations of James T. Kirk.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young

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How to Prepare Your Resume (Your Resume Stinks!) - Part 2

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Your resume, regardless of the baggage associated with it, is probably your most critical career management document. While it's not something you ought to leave lying around on your desk for others to see, that doesn't mean you ought to treat it like something you dust off only when you really need it. It needs to be reviewed quarterly, believe it…

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The Taylor & Travis Engagement Test for Your Client Experience 10:03

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When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, the internet went wild. But instead of just scrolling through memes, I started thinking about the photographer who actually booked that session — and more importantly, what would have happened if that inquiry landed in your inbox. Here’s the hard truth: if your systems aren’t set up to …

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How to Prepare Your Resume (Your Resume Stinks!) - Part 1

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Your resume, regardless of the baggage associated with it, is probably your most critical career management document. While it's not something you ought to leave lying around on your desk for others to see, that doesn't mean you ought to treat it like something you dust off only when you really need it. It needs to be reviewed quarterly, believe it…

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Creating Accountability in Airtable with Melissa Arlena 30:15

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If you’re not tracking it, you’re winging it. That's why it's important to have a system in place to help keep you accountable. In this episode, Melissa Arlena joins us to discuss the power of airtable and accountability. Listen in as we discuss systematizing recurring revenue and keeping clients from slipping through the cracks. Whether you’re run…

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Engagement Surveys - How To Help Your Manager Succeed - Part 2

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What you can do to help your manager when they get their engagement survey results.By Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman

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Growing Your Email List at In-Person Events with Tiffany Crenshaw 39:56

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What if your next five clients aren’t on Instagram, but actually sitting across from you at an in-person event? Tiffany Crenshaw is a former teacher turned photographer turned educator, and she’s sharing her unconventional but highly effective strategies for growing your email list in person. We’re talking QR codes at mom events, blog post reuse, a…

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Back to School, Back to Boundaries: Protecting Your Time This Season 11:22

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The first day of school hits different when your kid starts high school — and when you realize you don’t have to pack a lunch, drive carpool, or even set an alarm. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal peek into what this season looks like for me, how my work rhythm has evolved over the years, and why I’m fiercely protecting space on my calendar …

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How Do We Design PD for EdTech? 8:07

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Develop your professional development skills with Brady as we explore how to create effective EdTech training for educators! In this meta-learning episode, we're examining how to design professional development that actually transforms teaching practice. During this development-focused commute, you'll professionally grow your understanding of: Key …

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Engagement Surveys - How To Help Your Manager Succeed - Part 1

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What you can do to help your manager when they get their engagement survey results.By Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman

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Energetics in Business with Sabrina Gebhardt 38:27

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I almost made a catastrophic business move by shutting everything down. Thankfully, a conversation with my business bestie Sabrina helped me take a step back to assess. What started as a low-energy confession turned into a revelation about patience, energetics, and realigning offers with what lights me up, so we decided to bring it to the podcast. …

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The Month I Turned 46 and Showed TF Up in My Business 23:07

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Let me just say it—July was fucking awesome. After a season of mostly behind-the-scenes content creation (and zero solo podcast episodes for all of 2024), I came back in a big way. Inside this July Roundup episode, I’m taking you behind the curtain of the best month I’ve had in business since 2023. I’m walking through what worked, what I retired ju…

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Digital Networking: Best Practices for Building Online Professional Relationships

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Building a network in a digital world - a 2025 update to "Building A Network".By Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman

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Beyond DIY ChatGPT: The Human-First AI Blogging Tool for Intentional Creatives 42:14

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If you’ve ever opened ChatGPT, typed “write my blog post,” and cringed at the results—you’re not alone. This episode dives into what it really takes to build an AI tool that doesn’t sound like a robot. Join me as I welcome back my friend Annemie Tonken from This Can't Be That Hard to talk about her deep dive into AI tools—yes, the same woman who on…

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How I’m Building My Offer Ecosystem Around the 3 Levers That Drive Client Experience 11:55

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You don’t need to fix everything at once — but you do need to fix the thing that’s slowing you down. In this episode, I’m walking you through the 3 essentials every creative business needs in their client experience and the 3 paths you can take to improve your systems based on your budget, time, and capacity. Whether you’re ready to send better ema…

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I'm celebrating TWO milestones today 8:04

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I am popping in with a short solo today. If you have a moment, and want to give me a birthday present, leave a review for this podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ❤️By Colie James

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Storytime with Fr. Stephen

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Fr. Stephen reads tales from the ancient world calculated to drive you mad.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young

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Stop Worrying About Job Security

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Our guidance on the benefits of pursuing financial security instead of job security.By Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman

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Accessibility Awareness with Erin Perkins 38:50

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Accessibility isn't sexy—but it's essential. Erin Perkins of Mabely Q joins us to talk about something most business owners haven't truly considered: accessibility in the client experience. Erin is a powerful advocate and educator who teaches entrepreneurs how to make their businesses more inclusive without overhauling everything at once. From webs…

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Ping Pong Offers... I swear I have an actual plan for my business 8:28

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I thought I’d nailed my warm-up offer. Sales page created in less than 3 hours. Sold a few during my Sales Parade. Two weeks later? I pulled it. In this episode, I’m sharing why I retired a brand new offer, what’s staying in my ecosystem, and how I’m realigning everything around the 3 essentials of a client experience that actually converts. Rethin…

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Measuring and Communicating Your True Professional Value

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Our guidance on identifying, tracking, and communicating the metrics that reflect your true professional value—so you can improve performance, support your resume, and demonstrate impact to your organization.By Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman

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How to Start Running Meta Ads for Just $1 a Day (and Actually Get Results) with Jana Bishop 46:56

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Ready to finally hit publish on that Facebook ad you've been scared to run? Facebook Ad strategist Jana Bishop joins us to make paid ads feel accessible. We explore how creatives and online business owners can start testing ads for just $1 a day, why warm audiences should be your first target, and how to know if your offer is ready for paid promoti…

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How Do I Get the Most Out of the Canvas LMS? 10:24

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Paint your learning landscape with Brady as we explore how to maximize your Canvas Learning Management System! In this platform-focused episode, we're diving into the features and strategies that will help you create a masterpiece of online learning. During this Canvas-covered commute, you'll brush up on: Essential Canvas features that many users o…

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The 3 Red Flags Hiding in Your Inquiry Response Email 13:47

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Are your inquiry emails turning off your best leads? 😬 In this episode of Business-First Creatives, I’m breaking down the three email red flags I see over and over again in client inbox audits — and showing you exactly how to fix them. Whether you’re leading with pricing too soon, asking for homework too early, or leaving people hanging without a c…

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Apostolic Succession

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The Apostles are given authority by Christ to preach, to bind and loose, to exorcise, to baptize, and so on. Did that authority die with them? What is the nature of the authority of a bishop?By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young

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How To Leverage Your MTDISC Style For Career Growth - High C

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Our guidance on career growth strategies for High C’sBy Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman

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How the Enneagram Can Supercharge Your Self-Awareness with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober 41:31

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If you've ever wondered why you do what you do, the Enneagram might just hold the answers. In this episode, Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober of Enneagram Ashton joins us to talk about how this ancient typing system can transform your business, relationships, and self-awareness. Ashton breaks down how to go beyond the test results by understanding motivation, …

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3 Bottlenecks That Burn Photographers Out Every Fall (and How to Fix them) 16:01

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Fall family photography season is almost here, and if you're already bracing for the wave of inquiries, back-to-back sessions, and late-night editing marathons — this episode is your survival guide. I’m walking you through the three biggest bottlenecks that leave photographers overwhelmed every single fall… and exactly how to fix them before you hi…

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20th Anniversary Cast (CT)

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Welcome to a special episode of Manager Tools. Today, you're listening to the live recording of our 20th anniversary podcast, captured in front of a fantastic audience of managers and leaders just like you.By Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman

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Embracing Creativity as a Neurodivergent Business Owner with Molly McCauley 50:02

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What if your brain’s unique wiring isn’t a flaw… but your secret advantage? That’s exactly what we explore in my conversation with Molly McCauley. Molly’s neurodivergent diagnosis became the lens through which she redesigned her business, team, and teaching. Growing up in a family of educators and artists, she used art and design to navigate a trad…

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Behind the Scenes: My Mid-Year Offer Reset 12:17

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It’s my birthday month, and I’m celebrating by simplifying my backend and shifting how I sell. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through why I removed my standalone email and workflow templates from the System Shop—and what I’m replacing them with. From retiring offers to introducing semi-custom workflow templates (built with a little help from…

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Mosaic Succession

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Christ said that the scribes and Pharisees sat on the seat of Moses (Matthew 23:2). Is this a metaphor or a defined position of authority? Did Moses pass on his authority in succession, and is it the same as his own?By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young

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How Can PLC Teams Lead Tech Integration? 6:27

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Collaborate your way with Brady as we explore how Professional Learning Communities can drive successful technology integration! In this team-focused episode, we're examining how PLCs can become the engine for meaningful EdTech adoption. During this collaborative commute, you'll collectively discover: The unique role of PLCs in technology integrati…

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How To Leverage Your MTDISC Style For Career Growth - High S

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Career growth comes from leveraging your strengths and at the same time managing and mitigating your weaknesses. We all have a wide array of strengths, but choosing which ones to use first for career growth can be overwhelming, so in this podcast, we’re going to suggest just four targeted strategies that work with your natural tendencies as a High …

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Ditching the Algorithm: Shifting the Priority from Social Media to Email Marketing with Andréa Jones 44:25

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Do you find yourself dreading content creation and waiting for the algorithm to feature your posts? In this episode, I sat down with Andréa Jones, mindful marketing strategist extraordinaire, to talk about why email might need to become your primary marketing channel. No more chasing social media algorithms: we're building connection, conversions, …

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Client Experience Essentials: The 5 Layers You Actually Need 8:14

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Your client experience doesn’t start with a workflow or a fancy journey map. It starts with the words you choose and the tone you set. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the 5 Client Experience Essentials — the layered framework I now use to help creatives build businesses that book faster, serve better, and feel easier to run. And while most …

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How To Leverage Your MTDISC Style For Career Growth - High I

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Our guidance on career growth strategies for High I's.By Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman

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Creating AI Content that Sounds Like You with Kinsey Soderberg 59:12

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What if I introduced you to the person who completely changed how I use AI in my business? I want you to meet Kenzie Soderberg, the AI strategist behind The Brand Blueprint. In this episode, we explore why AI isn’t just a flashy gimmick—it’s reshaping workflows, first drafts, and even offer strategy at lightning speed. With Kenzie's human-first ap…

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The Secret to More Connection? Strategic Client Videos [2025 Replay] 13:40

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Today, I’m bringing back one of the most practical episodes from the Business-First Creatives archive—Episode 123 from my original Video Visibility Series. We’re talking about three simple client experience videos that build trust, improve communication, and help you stop repeating yourself. If you've been leaning into email lately (like many of us…

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Pantheon and Pandemonium XVI: Asynchronous Q&A June 2025

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The Podfathers open their audio mailbag and turn it upside down to see what shakes out: How many will be saved? What's the deal with saints associated with certain themes? Is dancing wrong? And lots more!By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young

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How To Leverage Your MTDISC Style For Career Growth - High D

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Our guidance on career growth strategies for High D's.By Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman

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Energetic Email Strategy for Connection & Conversion with Breanna Owen 44:33

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Ever felt like your emails just aren’t landing? This episode is your permission slip to stop overthinking and start aligning. I sat down with email copywriter Breanna Owen to dive deep into writing emails that feel good, connect authentically, and actually convert. Listen in as she leads with email energetics and brings human design into how we thi…