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Podcasting for Business
Hosted by Thomas R. Fox · EN
Welcome to Podcasting for Business, the podcast where we explore the powerful intersection of podcasting and business growth. I'm your host, Tom Fox and I am joined by one of the business podcast industry’s top experts, Megan Dougherty to discuss her game-changing book, Podcasting for Business. Whether you're a podcasting pro or just starting out, this podcast and Megan's book will be your go-to resource for turning your passion for podcasting into a powerful business tool. Let's get started on crafting a podcast that truly drives your business forward.
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The Essential Role of Podcasting in Business Growth
Sep 9, 202400:15:49Tap to summarizeWelcome to Podcasting for Business – The Book, where we dive into Megan Dougherty’s transformative book, Podcasting for Business – The Book. I’m your host, Tom Fox, and in this series, we will unpack the invaluable lessons and strategies from Megan’s book, which has quickly become the definitive guide for anyone looking to leverage podcasting as a powerful business tool. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just considering how to get started, this podcast will walk you through Megan’s essential insights, from choosing the right podcast blueprint for your business to mastering the metrics that matter. Join me as we explore how to create, refine, and maximize the impact of your podcast, all through the lens of one of the most comprehensive resources available today.In this concluding episode, Tom Fox and Megan Dougherty discuss the upcoming release of Megan’s book Podcasting for Business and why podcasting is vital for most businesses. They highlight the benefits of building relationships, trust, and authority and creating evergreen content. Tom passionately argues that every business should have a podcast, citing its cost-effectiveness and ability to reach a vast audience. Megan provides a balanced view, suggesting that while podcasting offers long-term benefits, its timing should be considered based on the business’s current stage. The episode concludes with a focus on the fun and strategic aspects of podcasting and a reminder that the book will be available on September 10th.Key Highlights Include: The Importance of Podcasting for Businesses Cost-Effectiveness and Trust in Podcasting When to Start a Podcast for Your Business The Fun in Podcasting Breaking the Rules and Best Practices ResourcesCheck out Podcasting for Business The BookOne Stone CreativeConnect with Megan on LinkedInTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
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Elevating Your Business Podcast
Sep 8, 202400:14:59Tap to summarizeWelcome to Podcasting for Business—The Book, where we dive into Megan Dougherty’s transformative book, Podcasting for Business – The Book. I’m your host, Tom Fox, and in this series, we will unpack the invaluable lessons and strategies from Megan’s book, which has quickly become the definitive guide for anyone looking to leverage podcasting as a powerful business tool. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just considering how to get started, this podcast will walk you through Megan’s essential insights, from choosing the right podcast blueprint for your business to mastering the metrics that matter. Join me as we explore how to create, refine, and maximize the impact of your podcast, all through the lens of one of the most comprehensive resources available today.In this episode, Tom and Megan discuss strategic guest selection for various podcast formats, including thought leadership and relationship-building. They discuss the importance of consistent branding in visual and audio elements and highlight the necessity of thorough show notes and effective real estate utilization for audience engagement and SEO. Megan also hints at upcoming resources and workshops tied to their book, offering practical tools for optimizing podcast ROI.Key Highlights Include: Guest Strategies for Thought Leadership Maximizing Audience Engagement The Importance of Show Notes Leveraging Newsletters and Social Media Branding Consistency in Podcasts ResourcesCheck out Podcasting for Business The BookOne Stone CreativeConnect with Megan on LinkedInTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
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Combining Blueprints and Metrics in Podcasting
Sep 7, 202400:19:19Tap to summarizeWelcome to Podcasting for Business – The Book, where we dive into Megan Dougherty’s transformative book, Podcasting for Business – The Book. I’m your host, Tom Fox, and in this series, we will unpack the invaluable lessons and strategies from Megan’s book, which has quickly become the definitive guide for anyone looking to leverage podcasting as a powerful business tool. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just considering how to get started, this podcast will walk you through Megan’s essential insights, from choosing the right podcast blueprint for your business to mastering the metrics that matter. Join me as we explore how to create, refine, and maximize the impact of your podcast, all through the lens of one of the most comprehensive resources available today.In this episode, Tom and Megan discuss the integration of podcast blueprints with specific metrics to optimize business outcomes. They explore various blueprints and potential conflicts with metrics and provide practical examples. The episode also covers crucial elements for launching or relaunching a podcast, focusing on content, charisma, and connection. They also discuss the importance of consistent podcast cadence, choosing between audio and video formats, and maintaining high audio quality. Practical advice is given on setting up a recording environment to ensure the best sound quality for your podcast.Key Highlights Include: Combining Blueprints and Metrics Examples of Blueprint and Metric Conflicts Choosing the Right Metrics The Three C’s of Podcasting Importance of Podcast Cadence Audio vs. Video Podcasting ResourcesCheck out Podcasting for Business The BookOne Stone CreativeConnect with Megan on LinkedInTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
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Metrics That Matter, Part 3 - Revenue, Labor Savings, Affiliate Sales, Sponsorship and Downloads
Sep 6, 202400:19:10Tap to summarizeWelcome to Podcasting for Business – The Book, where we dive into Megan Dougherty’s transformative book, Podcasting for Business – The Book. I’m your host, Tom Fox, and in this series, we will unpack the invaluable lessons and strategies from Megan’s book, which has quickly become the definitive guide for anyone looking to leverage podcasting as a powerful business tool. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just considering how to get started, this podcast will walk you through Megan’s essential insights, from choosing the right podcast blueprint for your business to mastering the metrics that matter. Join me as we explore how to create, refine, and maximize the impact of your podcast, all through the lens of one of the most comprehensive resources available today.In this episode, host Tom Fox and Megan Dougherty wrap up their series on podcast metrics. They discuss the depth and breadth of metrics covered in Megan’s book and explain how each metric can be optimized for a business podcast. The conversation covers monthly recurring revenue, labor cost savings, affiliate sales, sponsorship dollars, and downloads, providing examples and insights on how these metrics can be leveraged for business success. Megan also shares anecdotes and practical advice on using podcasts to achieve various business goals.Key Highlights Include: Deep Dive into Metrics Monthly Recurring Revenue Labor Savings Cost Affiliate Sales Sponsorship Dollars Downloads as a Metric ResourcesCheck out Podcasting for Business The BookOne Stone CreativeConnect with Megan on LinkedInTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
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Metrics That Matter, Part 2 - Brand Awareness, Social Media, Lists, Sales Leads and Product Sales
Sep 5, 202400:19:26Tap to summarizeWelcome to Podcasting for Business – The Book, where we dive into Megan Dougherty’s transformative book, Podcasting for Business – The Book. I’m your host, Tom Fox, and in this series, we will unpack the invaluable lessons and strategies from Megan’s book, which has quickly become the definitive guide for anyone looking to leverage podcasting as a powerful business tool. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just considering how to get started, this podcast will walk you through Megan’s essential insights, from choosing the right podcast blueprint for your business to mastering the metrics that matter. Join me as we explore how to create, refine, and maximize the impact of your podcast, all through the lens of one of the most comprehensive resources available today.In this episode, Tom and Megan continue reviewing crucial podcast metrics, focusing on brand awareness, social media engagement, list growth, sales qualified leads, and product sales. Megan discusses the challenges and strategies for optimizing each metric, offering practical examples and insights from her experience and research. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating thought leadership content and engaging directly with the audience to build brand recognition and drive business goals.Key Highlights Include: Exploring Brand Awareness Understanding Social Media Engagement The Importance of List Growth State of Business Podcasting Report Sales Qualified Leads Optimizing for Product Sales ResourcesCheck out Podcasting for Business the BookOne Stone CreativeConnect with Megan on LinkedInTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
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Metrics That Matter, Part 1 - Referrals, Sales Cycle, Promos, SEO and Product Creation
Sep 4, 202400:16:47Tap to summarizeWelcome to Podcasting for Business – The Book, where we dive into Megan Dougherty’s transformative book, Podcasting for Business – The Book. I’m your host, Tom Fox, and in this series, we will unpack the invaluable lessons and strategies from Megan’s book, which has quickly become the definitive guide for anyone looking to leverage podcasting as a powerful business tool. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just considering how to get started, this podcast will walk you through Megan’s essential insights, from choosing the right podcast blueprint for your business to mastering the metrics that matter. Join me as we explore how to create, refine, and maximize the impact of your podcast, all through the lens of one of the most comprehensive resources available today.In this episode, Tom Megan provides a three-episode review of the essential metrics that business podcasters should track. They start with referrals, explaining how relationship-building podcasts can generate valuable business leads. They move on to sales cycle length, demonstrating how podcasts can accelerate customer engagement. They also discuss promotional opportunities, SEO benefits, and new product creation. Megan emphasizes the importance of creating content that serves both SEO and business objectives, providing real-life examples and actionable insights.Key Highlights Include Understanding Referrals as a Metric Optimizing Sales Cycle Length Leveraging Promotional Opportunities SEO for Podcasts Creating New Products from Podcast Content ResourcesCheck out Podcasting for Business The BookOne Stone CreativeConnect with Megan on LinkedIn Tom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
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From Data to Decisions: Understanding Podcast Value Math and Metrics
Sep 3, 202400:09:48Tap to summarizeWelcome to Podcasting for Business—The Book, where we dive into Megan Dougherty’s transformative book, Podcasting for Business—The Book. I’m your host, Tom Fox, and in this series, we will unpack the invaluable lessons and strategies from Megan’s book, which has quickly become the definitive guide for anyone looking to leverage podcasting as a powerful business tool. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just considering how to get started, this podcast will walk you through Megan’s essential insights, from choosing the right podcast blueprint for your business to mastering the metrics that matter. Join me as we explore how to create, refine, and maximize the impact of your podcast, all through the lens of one of the most comprehensive resources available today.In this episode, Tom and Megan look at the importance of metrics in podcasting and introduce the concept of Podcast Value Math—a system to measure various kinds of value a podcast can provide. Megan shares her passion for numbers and systematization, discussing how different metrics contribute to business outcomes. They explore how to track and optimize metrics to enhance podcast performance, touching on the 15 specific business metrics outlined in their book. The episode lays the groundwork for a comprehensive understanding of utilizing metrics to validate a podcast’s effectiveness and ensure it aligns with overall business goals.Key Highlights Include:· Understanding Podcast Value Math · Measuring and Tracking Metrics· Optimizing Podcasts for Business Outcomes· Comprehensive Metric BreakdownResources:Check out Podcasting for Business the BookOne Stone CreativeConnect with Megan on Linkedin Tom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
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Business Podcast Blueprints: Choosing Your Strategic Focus
Sep 2, 202400:13:01Tap to summarizeWelcome to Podcasting for Business – The Book, where we dive into Megan Dougherty’s transformative book, Podcasting for Business – The Book. I’m your host, Tom Fox, and in this series, we will unpack the invaluable lessons and strategies from Megan’s book, which has quickly become the definitive guide for anyone looking to leverage podcasting as a powerful business tool. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just considering how to get started, this podcast will walk you through Megan’s essential insights, from choosing the right podcast blueprint for your business to mastering the metrics that matter. Join me as we explore how to create, refine, and maximize the impact of your podcast, all through the lens of one of the most comprehensive resources available today.In this episode, Tom and Megan explore the nuances of podcasting for business. They discuss the critical differences between business and personal podcasts and emphasize the importance of integrating them into your marketing strategy. Megan introduces the concept of ‘Podcast Blueprints,’ outlining the five key objectives: audience engagement, relationship building, thought leadership, conversion, and content creation. Through practical advice and real-life examples, they explore how businesses can effectively tailor their podcasts to meet specific strategic goals.Key Highlights Include· The Role of a Business Podcast· Integrating Podcasts into Marketing Strategy· Repurposing Podcast Content· Understanding Podcast Blueprints· Strategic Decisions for Business Podcasts· The Tale of Three PodcastsResourcesCheck out Podcasting for Business - The BookOne Stone CreativeConnect with Megan on LinkedIn Tom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
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Discover the Secrets to Podcasting Success with Megan Dougherty
Sep 1, 202400:12:02Tap to summarizeWelcome to Podcasting for Business – The Book, a podcast series where we dive into Megan Dougherty’s transformative book, Podcasting for Business. I’m your host, Tom Fox, and in this series, we will unpack the invaluable lessons and strategies from Megan’s book, which is the definitive guide for anyone looking to leverage podcasting as a powerful business tool. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just considering how to get started, this podcast will walk you through Megan’s essential insights, from choosing the right podcast blueprint for your business to mastering the metrics that matter. Join me as we explore how to create, refine, and maximize the impact of your podcast, all through the lens of one of the most comprehensive resources available today.In this inaugural episode of this limited podcast series, Tom visits with Megan Dougherty about her new book, Podcasting for Business. Megan shares her journey, starting with the reasons for writing the book, the development of her methodologies, and the timing behind its release. She explains who the book is for and highlights the changes witnessed in the podcasting industry since 2017. Megan discusses her writing process, the importance of outlines, and how she utilized her beta team for feedback. The episode also touches on repurposing content and the book’s availability for pre-order.Key Highlights Include: The Inspiration Behind the Book Target Audience and Purpose Writing Process and Challenges Beta Team and Final Edits Book Launch Details Resources:Check out Podcasting for Business the BookOne Stone CreativeConnect with Megan on LinkedinTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
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