Best The Podglomerate Podcasts (2025)

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380: From X Factor to Podcast Pro: Bogdan Bratis’ Audio Journey 46:36

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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Ever wondered how to turn your podcast into a thriving business? Bogdan Bratis, CEO and founder of Saspod, shares his journey from X Factor Romania finalist to successful podcast entrepreneur. Bogdan's story is a testament to the power of adaptability and perseverance. After moving from Romania to the UK to study musi…

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Can I Trust You? 44:06

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On today’s show, how can you possibly hire other freelancers to help grow your business when it’s hard to know if you can trust them? After all, if someone you hire misses a deadline, you’re on the hook with your client. That’s where Tina finds herself on today’s call. She’s thinking about hiring and is willing to trust other freelancers' creative …

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[Q&A] But...Should I Hire By the Hour? 16:43

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On today’s Q&A episode, A former guest on the show, Jim, writes in with an important question: I know I shouldn’t charge by the hour, but shouldn’t I pay my subcontractors by the hour? You might be able to guess our answer. Or it might just surprise you. Let’s find out on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go! This Q&A episode was ori…

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The Power of Referral Partners 52:47

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On today's show, we get called out by our call-in guest, Erik. Here's the thing: Clay and I are always talking about finding referral partners—other freelancers or businesses who can send you new clients as a sort of trade. You'll refer them to clients, and they'll refer you. It sounds magical. But Erik's question is this: how do you actually FIND …

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AdLarge Media CEO Cathy Csukas on Ad Tech and Women in Audio 36:19

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Cathy Csukas is the CEO and co-founder of AdLarge Media and the fwd. network. AdLarge is an independent audio ad sales firm that for the last decade has shaped how advertisers, networks, and creators navigate the world of podcast and digital audio monetization. The fwd. network is a more recent initiative to deliver content by and for female audien…

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[Q&A] Free Money [Part 1] 22:26

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I am joined by special guest co-host Austin Church on today's show. He is a very talented freelancer and the author of the new book, Free Money. It's all about growing your revenue as a freelancer, and we talked today about calculating your survival rate. That's the rate you need to stay in business as a freelancer. What's the minimum amount you ne…

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379: From Madagascar to Podcasting: Jullian Androkae’s Global Journey 59:31

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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Are you struggling to grow your podcast audience and wondering if there's a secret sauce to success? Jullian Androkae, podcast creative strategist, shares insights on the evolving landscape of podcasting and the importance of building a community around your show. Jullian Androkae brings a wealth of experience from hi…

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Sole–Proprietor or LLC? 48:16

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On today’s show, ⁠Molly Cox⁠ calls in with questions about the freelance business she started just six months ago. Top of mind for her: Should she stay a sole–proprietor or form an LLC? Before the legal terms tempt you to click away, consider this. This single question could save you thousands of dollars a year in taxes. So keep listening. That’s j…

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[Q&A] Growing a Network from Scratch? 14:18

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On today’s Q&A episode, Luqman writes in with a question. He’s a brand-new freelancer and wants to know exactly how to build a freelance network and attract more clients. We all know your network can lead to massive growth for your business. So Clay and I break down what has worked well for us and what has totally bombed when it comes to networking…

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Escaping One-Time Projects 48:12

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On today’s show, how do you escape the trap of one-time projects and convince your clients that they need what you have to offer on a repeat basis? That’s part of the hurdle Aurelie faces as she aims to grow her 3-year-old freelance business. Aurelie has worked with some huge clients like Wendy’s and the United Nations. But almost all of her work h…

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Condé Nast Head of Global Audio Chris Bannon on Audio Innovation in Legacy Media 42:09

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Chris Bannon is the Head of Global Audio at media giant Condé Nast, home to hit shows from The New Yorker, Wired, Vogue, and more. Chris discusses his remarkable audio career from public radio to podcasting, which includes roles at Midroll and Stitcher before joining Condé Nast. We go through his experience first managing podcasts at WNYC in 2004 a…

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[Q&A] Team Size to Call Yourself an Agency 18:24

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On today’s show: how many people does it take to call yourself an agency officially? Is it one, two, or more than that? This question got us thinking about what it means to be an agency. Plus, we discuss our ideal team size and answer the question: How many are too many for your team? It’s all on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go. Th…

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378: I Investigated Enron But Missed the Biggest Secret of All with Beth Jones 1:02:13

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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Ever felt like you're wearing a mask, hiding your true self from the world? Beth Jones, host of "Let's Heal with Beth Jones," knows that feeling all too well. She's on a mission to help others shed their masks and embrace healing. Beth Jones is a healing mentor, author, and podcast host who spent years as a successful…

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Trapped 48:14

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On today’s show: do you ever feel trapped by the decisions you make in your business? Our guest Morgan loves to write. But, early on, she took on quite a few social media clients. Then, those clients referred more clients. And suddenly, most of her client work is focused on social media marketing — not writing. So what do you do when your former ch…

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[Q&A] Cost of Starting an Agency? 21:34

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On today’s Q&A episode, let’s talk about money. Exactly how much should you save before you can start your agency? We do our best to answer this question, and it got us wondering: What in the world are we spending all of our money on these days in our own businesses? So, as a bonus, we break down our finances a bit more to round out the episode. It…

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377: Scaling Podcasts: Insights from Podglomerate's Jeff Umbro 53:07

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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Ever wondered how to turn your podcast into a money-making machine? Jeff Umbro, CEO of The Podglomerate, shares insider secrets on podcast monetization, marketing, and production that could transform your show. Jeff Umbro brings over a decade of podcasting experience to the table. As the founder of The Podglomerate, h…

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When To Call Yourself an Agency 52:13

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On today’s show: have you ever wondered when is the right time to start calling yourself an agency? It can be a bit awkward early on. So Clay and I coach our call-in guest Austin through the right timing. Austin has many other questions as he grows his 6-month-old business. Thanks for joining us. This episode was originally aired on July 13, 2023. …

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Audacy Head of Podcasts Leah Reis-Dennis on Making Major Deals in Audio 29:08

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Leah Reis-Dennis is the Head of Podcasts at Audacy, the second-largest radio company in the US. Leah joins the show to share her unique path to podcasts, including leading content and partnerships at Himalaya and working in business development at Stitcher and SiriusXM before landing at Audacy, where she oversees content, partnerships, and marketin…

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[Q&A] How Do I Get US Clients? 16:16

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In today's Q&A episode, Travis writes about a problem: a few years ago, he moved from Australia to the U.S. to grow his video business. While things went well at first, work has really slowed down, and he's wondering if there's something about the U.S. market he's completely missing. Clay and I have never lived "down under," but we have a few thing…

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376: David (Ledge) Ledgerwood: Revolutionizing B2B Sales and Podcasting 1:02:27

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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Ever felt overwhelmed trying to juggle multiple business ventures while maintaining a focus on revenue growth? David (Ledge) Ledgerwood, a serial entrepreneur and B2B revenue expert, shares his journey of managing 17 startups and the lessons he's learned along the way. David (Ledge) Ledgerwood, owner and managing part…

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Why Your Messaging is Everything 1:04:25

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On today’s show, your messaging matters. And when it comes to getting new clients, it probably matters more than anything else. So then, why do so many of us miss the mark when explaining our business to potential clients? It’s something we tackle on today’s episode with call-in guest Tianna. It’s happening right here on Freelance to Founder. Here …

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[Q&A] Is GoHighLevel Worth the Hype? 56:59

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On today’s show, we’ve got the longest Q&A episode we’ve ever published—coming in at a whopping 50 minutes plus. Why so long? Well, I asked Clay a question that really got him riled up. It has to do with his experience using the software GoHighLevel—which has exploded in popularity lately. But Clay’s experience was anything but ideal. You’ll see wh…

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375: Andreea Coscai on Podcast Growth Strategies in Europe 55:24

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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Ever wondered how to break into the European podcasting scene or connect with podcast lovers across the globe? Andreea Coscai, Marketing Manager at Tink Media and founder of Eurowaves newsletter, shares her insights on bridging the gap between US and European podcasting industries. In this episode, Andreea discusses h…

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Control Freak? Do This 39:02

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On today’s show: are you a bit of a control freak? To be honest, most freelancers and entrepreneurs we meet are. But if you never hand off smaller tasks, you never free yourself up to be a founder in your own business. We talk about that today with our call-in guest, Silvia. It’s all happening today on freelance to founder. Here we go. This episode…

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Cloud10 Media CEO Sim Sarna on Building a Powerhouse Network 32:16

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Sim Sarna is the founder and CEO of Cloud10 Media, a rapidly growing podcast network ranked among the top 15 by Triton Digital. Sim joins the show to discuss his path from independent film producer to building a leading podcast network, the critical role of network support in production and marketing, and how Cloud10 helps creators at every stage. …

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[Q&A] Upcharge a Client for Subcontracting? 14:52

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On today’s show: if you work with a sub-contractor, something we highly recommend—how much extra should you charge your client? And do they have to sign two different contracts? That’s what Kiki asks us in this Q&A episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go… This episode was originally aired on June 21, 2022. To submit your question, visit ⁠Freela…

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Anti-Hustle Culture 58:07

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On today’s show, can you grow without embracing hustle culture? That’s just part of what we talk about with return guest: ⁠Travis Boyco⁠. A few months ago, Travis was trying to decide if he could actually quit his job and take his business full-time. Now, he’s back, freelancing full-time and hitting us with some of his biggest learnings from going …