Best Sha Sparks Podcasts (2025)

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72 - Turning Vulnerability into Connection and Empowerment with Sha Sparks Best of Episode 30:17

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Send us a text What if the stories we often try to hide are the very keys to unlocking profound connection and empowerment? Julie Deem and Sha Sparks explore the transformative power of podcasting as a medium for sharing authentic stories and building community. Sha, drawing from her eight years of podcasting experience and background as a certifie…

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From Rock Bottom to Reinvention: Journey Through Transition, Healing, and AI with Adam Peters 56:47

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Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: the overwhelming challenge of transitioning from military life to civilian identity. How to navigate a system that throws resources at you without real guidance, which leads to confusion, loss of purpose, and even despair. Adam takes us on a journey from hitting rock bottom to discovering plant medicine.…

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73 - Why Podcasting Works Without Social Media 12:18

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares why podcasting is the perfect marketing tool for business owners who don’t want to rely on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. Episode Takeaways: Why relying on social media is like renting space on someone else’s platform. How podcasting gives you full ownership of your content and audience. The power of evergreen epis…

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Transformative Journey, Menopause & Dating Over 50: Insights with Laurie Gerber 36:01

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Send us a text In this enlightening episode of the F50Woman Podcast, host Julia Jack sits down with renowned life coach Laurie Gerber, a dynamic speaker and mentor with over 20 years of experience helping women transform their lives. Laurie gets real about her own personal evolution—sharing powerful stories of navigating marriage challenges, career…

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71 - Imposter Podcaster 10:22

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares tips and strategies for overcoming the dreaded feelings of imposter syndrome. Episode Takeaways: Being an expert doesn’t mean you know everything. It means you know more than the person listening and you can guide them from where they are to where they want to go. Just like the gym, confidence grows through reps. Ev…

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70 - Still Skeptical About Podcasting?? 14:43

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares the truth about why business owners want to have a podcast even if they are skeptical about podcasting. Episode Takeaways: You don't have to have a large following or a popular brand to have a podcast. Social media is more crowded than the podcast space. If you think the podcast space is too saturated but still post…

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From Adjusting Spines to Adjusting Mics: Why Every Business Should Have a Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz 32:53

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Have you been wanting to start a side hustle, and you’re not sure it will work out? Our inspiring guest shares how his side hustle transitioned into a full-time business. Dr. Jeremy Weisz shares his inspiring journey from chiropractor to successful podcast entrepreneur. He shares his practical advice for anyone considering a major career shift, emp…

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69 - Why Your Business Needs a Podcast to Make More Money 9:35

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Send us a text Julie Deem breaks down why podcasting is one of the most powerful sales tools for business owners. Episode Takeaways: Trust is the foundation of sales, and podcasting accelerates that process compared to cold calls or ads. Warm leads generated from a podcast are more likely to convert into paying clients. Hosting a podcast differenti…

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68 - Structuring Your Podcast to do the Selling for You Best of Episode 16:43

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares strategies for selling through your podcast without feeling salesy. Episode Takeaways: Selling is just helping someone solve a problem. Build connection and trust. Let the listener know what to do if they want to go further with you. Schedule a complimentary call to see if podcasting is a good fit for you: https://c…

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From Patriarchy to Power: Satori Shakoor's Transformative Journey Through Art and Storytelling 58:20

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Send us a text In this bold and deeply honest episode, the F50Woman Podcast host sits down with Satori Shakoor—artist, musician, and founder of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers—to explore the healing power of storytelling and the strength found in personal truth. Satori opens up about her remarkable journey from growing up in a religious …

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67 - Turning Listeners into Clients 10:19

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares strategies to bridge the gap from episode to sales. Episode HIghlights: Instead of ending your episode with a vague “Follow me on Instagram” or “Check out my website,” make it intentional. Clearly explain timelines, expectations, and deliverables. Offer smaller ways to work with you until they’re ready for the bigge…

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66 - Hosting Your Podcast at Events 12:54

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares how you can host your podcast at events and why you might want to if you haven't already been thinking about it. Episode HIghlights: You can record multiple interviews in a single day, giving you weeks of content ready to go. Just being seen as the podcaster interviewing leaders gives you instant credibility. Events…

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65 - Podcast Terms You Want to Know 14:09

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Send us a text Julie Deem breaks down different words used in the podcast world. Episode HIghlights: Podcast hosting is where your podcast is stored and distributed to other streaming platforms. Your trailer is going to explain more about the podcast show and when the audience can expect new episodes. Batch recording is how podcasters get ahead on …

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64 - Podcast Strategies for a Sustainable Show Best of Episode 11:57

2M ago11:57

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares how you can create a sustainable podcast that you enjoy hosting. Episode Highlights: Develop a content calendar. Leverage automation and tools. Maintain work-life balance. Schedule a complimentary call to see if podcasting is a good fit for you: https://calendly.com/thebusinesspodcasteditor/discovery-call-the-busine…

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Finding Balance Through Nutrigenomics: A Conversation with Dr. Tamar Lawful 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Send us a text In this empowering episode of the F50Woman Podcast, host Julia Jack welcomes Dr. Tamar Lawful, a visionary pharmacist and founder of Life Balance, for a transformative conversation on health, healing, and the science of nutrigenomics. From her early days as a curious teen passionate about helping others to becoming a pioneer in perso…

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63 - Where to Place Your Offers in an Episode 11:32

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares the best places to share your offers and how listeners can work with you. Episode Takeaways: Share your pre-roll ad in the first couple minutes of the episode. Add a midroll ad to pause and connect with the audience. Wrap up with sharing how listeners can work with you. Schedule a complimentary call to see if podcas…

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62 - 4 Part Episode Framework for Selling Naturally 10:38

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares the framework for building your podcast episodes around to make selling feel natural. Episode Takeaways: Start with a hook that grabs your audiences attention. When you share a story, have it be one that your listener can relate to. Give your audience a reason to come back. Schedule a complimentary call to see if po…

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61 - Selling Without Being Salesy 9:39

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares strategies for selling your services when you don't enjoy sales. Episode Takeaways: Sales can feel weird but it doesn't have to be uncomfortable. Your audience is wanting to take next steps. Start looking at selling as helping. Schedule a complimentary call to see if podcasting is a good fit for you: https://calendl…

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60 - Myths about Hosting a Podcast 9:53

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Send us a text Julie Deem addresses the most common myths about podcasting and replaces them with the real, doable truth. Episode Takeaways: Podcasting doesn't have to be hard. You can record, edit, and publish in under an hour. Ask for support to make things smoother for you. Schedule a complimentary call to see if podcasting is a good fit for you…

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From Pain to Purpose: Sha Sparks on Healing, Faith, and Empowering Others 44:32

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Send us a text In this powerful and inspiring episode, former salon owner turned coach and speaker Sha Sparks shares her remarkable journey—from a bold, outgoing young girl with big dreams to a woman transformed by resilience, faith, and purpose. Shay opens up about overcoming an abusive relationship, finding healing through journaling, and learnin…

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59 - Start BEFORE You're Ready 13:02

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares how podcasting, like most things in life, is something you learn by doing, not by waiting until everything feels perfect. Let this be your sign to take action!! Episode Takeaways: Confidence comes from doing, not thinking. Speak to one person, not to the masses. Let your podcast be a reflection of who you are. Sched…

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58 - Why Most Podcasters Quit (And How to Stay Unbreakable) with Dan Woerheide 33:09

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Send us a text Julie Deem sits down with Dan Woerheide, transformation coach and podcaster. who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Dan opens up about his unfiltered coaching style, how he’s evolved through four podcast launches, and why his current show, The Unbreakable Mission, is a true reflection of alignment and purpose. From battling ex…

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57 - The Unfiltered Reality of Starting a Podcast with Trevor Greenberg 25:01

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Send us a text Julie Deem sits down with Trevor Greenberg, a seasoned project manager and co-host of The 2 Disgruntled PMs podcast (The Disgruntled PM). They dive into what it really looks like to launch a podcast from scratch. From pushing past the fear of getting started to navigating guest scheduling and production challenges. Trevor shares cand…

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56 - How to AI Even if You're Not Tech Savvy 8:18

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares how podcasters can confidently start using AI tools like ChatGPT to simplify their workflow, repurpose content, and grow their audience without feeling overwhelmed. Episode Takeaways: • AI is not something to fear. It is a powerful tool that simplifies podcasting tasks like content planning, show notes, and marketin…

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55 - Using AI to Simplify Podcasting with Adam Peters 27:30

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Send us a text Julie Deem sits down with Adam Peters, a retired Army infantryman, veteran advocate, and founder of Alset Technologies, to discuss how he's using AI to automate and scale his podcast production and business operations. From building systems with Make.com and Airtable to leveraging ChatGPT for content creation and SEO, Adam shares act…

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Empathy, Healing, and Self-Care: Danielle Turner's Journey 38:18

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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Danielle Turner—licensed therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of Inner You Clinical Services—as she shares her powerful journey of healing, self-care, and resilience. From a childhood where higher education wasn’t encouraged, to surviving a painful divorce and battling severe depression, …

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54 - A Celebration, A Thank You, and A Peek at What’s Coming Next 8:27

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Send us a text Julie Deem celebrates the 1-year anniversary of Not Your Mom's Sales Podcast. Episode Takeaways: A lot can happen in a year. Action always beats perfection. You are doing better than you think. Schedule a complimentary call to see if podcasting is a good fit for you: https://calendly.com/thebusinesspodcasteditor/discovery-call-the-bu…

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53 - Structuring Your Podcast to do the Selling for You 16:43

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares strategies for selling through your podcast without feeling salesy. Episode Takeaways: Selling is just helping someone solve a problem. Build connection and trust. Let the listener know what to do if they want to go further with you. Schedule a complimentary call to see if podcasting is a good fit for you: https://c…

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52 - Why Your Podcast Isn't Converting 12:39

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares common reasons why a podcast may not convert and strategies to change that. Episode Takeaways: Teaching without strategy makes you a free content machine. Make your process so easy that someone listening while driving could remember your site and look it up later. Have a process to stay connected with your audience …

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Retrain Your Brain with Dani Bures 33:15

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How can we retrain our brain? In this episode, our special guest shares her journey becoming a mental fitness coach and tips and tricks on how to create new pathways in our brain. Dani Bures is a Mental Fitness Coach specializing in the aerospace and aviation industries, including NASA. She helps high-performing professionals strengthen their ment…

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51 - Content Planning That Positions You as the Expert 10:55

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares how to build a content plan that keeps your episodes aligned, intentional, and high-converting Episode Takeaways: Build consistency without creative burnout. Create a framework that you can repeat. Take the framework and develop themes that support it. Schedule a complimentary call to see if podcasting is a good fit…

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Breakdown to Breakthrough: ReGina Smithwick's Transformational Journey 51:04

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Send us a text Regina Smithwick, founder of Regina Smithwick Enterprises, professional organizer, certified life coach, motivational speaker, and author, shares her inspirational journey from feeling lost and adopting others' values to discovering her true self and God's purpose for her. Regina discusses her awakening moment post-rejection in 2019,…

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50 - Build a Podcast Community That Converts 13:53

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares how you can build a thriving podcast community and monetize it. Episode Takeaways: Your price should reflect how close your members get to you, and how much transformation you're helping them achieve. Leverage your podcast to grow your membership community. Optimize your membership page to make it easy for your list…

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49 - Email Marketing for Podcasters 12:09

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares how to use email to build more meaningful relationships with your listeners. Episode Takeaways: Email gives you control and consistency. If you are just getting started, don't overcomplicate it. Build a sequence for a monthly email to your audience. Schedule a complimentary call to see if podcasting is a good fit fo…

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48 - How Discipline and Confidence Fuel Podcast Growth 10:16

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares strategies to be more consistent and stay motivated on your podcast journey. Episode Takeaways: Discipline is what carries you through the days when inspiration is nowhere in sight. Confidence is something you build through repetition. Use your podcast as currency. Schedule a complimentary call to see if podcasting …

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47 - Celebrate Because You Deserve It!! 7:32

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares 5 reasons to celebrate as she marks 5 years since launching The Business Podcast Editor. Episode Takeaways: Celebration builds confidence. Gratitude keeps burnout at bay and keeps your purpose front and center. Celebration isn’t just about looking back—it’s a chance to intentionally step into what’s next. Schedule a…

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46 - Overcome Podcaster Imposter Syndrome 12:51

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares some of the best strategies I’ve learned (and use myself!) to kick imposter syndrome to the curb. Episode Takeaways: Start a "Success Journal." Write down wins, big or small, at the end of each day. Set your own benchmarks for success. Seek out people who will uplift and challenge you. Schedule a complimentary call …

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A God Shift: Finding Greater Destiny Through Divine Disruption with Shayna Rattler 52:27

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Send us a text In this episode, host Julia interviews Shayna Rattler, a prophetic minister, author, and speaker who empowers others to experience what she calls a 'God shift.' They discuss Shayna's journey from aspiring supermodel to her calling in ministry, and the disruptions that led her to her greater destiny. Shayna shares the importance of fa…

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45 - Self-Sponsorship for Your Podcast 14:02

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares how to leverage your podcast for self-sponsorship and why it is a more profitable business model than getting sponsored. Episode Takeaways: With traditional sponsorships, you only earn a fraction of the value your podcast generates. Dedicate an episode to a challenge your ideal client faces and naturally introduce y…

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44 - Building a Network with Guests 10:10

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Send us a text Julie Deem discusses strategies for leveraging your podcast guests for your business. Episode Highlights: Be genuinely curious about your guest’s business and goals during the conversation. Offer value first—share a resource, make an introduction, or promote their work to your audience. Keep the relationship warm with check-ins and u…

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43 - Why Your Show isn't Turning Listeners into Leads 11:16

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares reasons why your listeners aren't converting and what to do to change that. Episode Highlights: Tailor your episodes around client pain points and interests. Create strategic episode series that build interest in your offers. Turn key takeaways into blog posts, social media clips, and email newsletters. Schedule a c…

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42 - Turning Vulnerability into Connection and Empowerment with Sha Sparks 30:17

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Send us a text What if the stories we often try to hide are the very keys to unlocking profound connection and empowerment? Julie Deem and Sha Sparks explore the transformative power of podcasting as a medium for sharing authentic stories and building community. Sha, drawing from her eight years of podcasting experience and background as a certifie…

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Shedding the Shame with Krista Oakes 44:17

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Have you been keeping a secret? Have you been reluctant to tell someone the truth because you fear that you’ll feel ashamed? In this episode, our amazing guest, Krista Oakes shares her journey of feeling shame and how she shed it. She uncovers the twists and turns of her childhood and how she was able to heal through yoga and sharing her story in h…

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Drawing Strength: Dorothy Kolb's Story of Transformation and Growth 44:17

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Send us a text Dorothy Kolb, a seasoned operations and finance executive with over 20 years of experience in sports, media, and creative agency spaces, shares her journey from working at CBS, Fox Sports, NBC, Scripps Networks, and CBS Radio, to founding her own business as an outsourced CFO. A single mother of four, Dorothy navigates challenges of …

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41 - Content that Converts 8:50

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares how to create podcast episodes that attract, engage, and convert listeners into leads. Episode Highlights: Take the time to understand who you’re speaking to. Every episode should serve a strategic purpose in your content plan. Your podcast isn’t just a platform for sharing ideas, it's a powerful tool. Schedule a co…

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40 - Pipelines and Collaboration with Vincent Lanci 23:06

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Send us a text Are you ready to transform your podcast from a side project into a thriving business? Julie Deem invites Vincent Lanci to unpack the secrets to podcasting success. Vincent shares his journey from a life-altering accident to becoming a podcasting expert, emphasizing the importance of consistent effort and learning from failures. Disco…

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39 - Understanding Your Podcast Data 10:12

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Send us a text Julie Deem discusses the key podcast metrics, what they mean, and how you can determine if your show is on the right track. Episode Highlights: A high consumption rate (70% or higher) indicates strong listener engagement, while a low rate might suggest you need to refine your content. Instead of focusing on one episode’s performance,…

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38 - The Power of Now 12:24

8M ago12:24

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Send us a text Julie Deem shares how taking action will get you ahead. Quit talking about all the things you are planning to do and start recording and doing the thing you said you wanted to do. Episode Highlights: The only way to grow, improve, and make an impact is to take that first step. The more you do, the more capable you feel. Opportunities…

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Making Room for Making with Fiona Valentine 46:08

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Send us a text “Kicking off in Australia, she would end up going out on the mission field in Africa at 17 years old. She very quickly met her future husband and started a family. That is when her artistry started to feel out of place. But, before long she, with the inspiration of her husband, would see artistry and creativity in the light of the tr…

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37 - Is Email Dead? The Power of Email for Podcasters and Community Building with Paul Gowder 21:18

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Send us a text Julie Deem interviews Paul Gowder. Paul discusses the importance of email marketing for podcasters, emphasizing the need to build an email list for direct communication and community building. He advises podcasters to offer email sequences and lead magnets to encourage sign-ups and to measure success based on engagement, not just sub…