If you want to make your podcast shine through the holidays and maybe even sneak in some downtime, grab your coffee (or hot cocoa) for some holiday prep wisdom.

Hey there, and welcome to The Circle Sessions! On this episode, we’re all about getting your podcast holiday-ready—without running yourself ragged. Host Brett Johnson, My Podcast Guy, is joined by Yasmine Robles and Izzy Dadosky from Rebel Marketing, and together, they’re spilling all their tips on how to prep for the holidays like a pro.

Recorded in September (hello, early planners!) but focused on surviving the chaos of December, the trio chats about why it’s smart to start thinking about your holiday content now. Whether you want to take a well-deserved break or keep your show buzzing, they’ve got you covered. You’ll hear everything from batching episodes, easy ways to stay visible, creative ideas for festive content, and why it’s totally okay to let your audience know if you’re hitting pause and taking a breather.

Plus, Yasmine and Izzy share a few fun stories, lots of laughs, and advice on keeping things stress-free—not just for your audience, but for you!

Here are 3 key takeaways you can put to use right now:

✔️ Start Planning Now: Don’t wait until November to figure out your holiday content. As Yasmine pointed out, corporate retail starts thinking about the holidays in September—and so should you! Early planning takes the pressure off and frees up time to enjoy the season.

✔️ Strategize Your Content Break: If you want to hit pause during the holidays, batch-produce content and let your listeners know you’re taking a break—you won’t lose momentum or audience trust. Use “top episodes,” gratitude messages, and update your website/social to keep touchpoints going while you recharge.

✔️ Stay Visible Without Burnout: For those aiming to boost visibility or sales, keep it simple—think quick solo episodes, freebie tie-ins, or short reflective content to keep your audience engaged without running yourself ragged. Remember, quality touchpoints matter more than quantity when everyone’s busy.

Moments

00:00 "Holiday Content Planning Essentials"

03:33 Planning Podcasts Around Holidays

08:25 Strategic Breaks for Business Owners

13:04 "Plan Ahead: Holiday Content Strategy"

17:04 "Lessons, Growth, and Letting Go"

18:09 Podcast Teasers and Holiday Opinions

21:47 Setting Podcast Goals and Strategies

27:08 Podcast Business Goals & Planning

28:09 Podcast Improvement Strategy

31:36 Effective Pre-Planning for Content Launch

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Each week, one of The Circle of Experts talks about critical aspects of growing your podcast. We focus on marketing, social media, monetization, website design, and implementation of all of these to help you make the best podcast possible.

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The Circle of Experts are:

Yasmine Robles from Rebel Marketing

Tonnisha English-Amamoo of TJE Communications

Don The Idea Guy

Brett Johnson, My Podcast Guy®, from Circle 270 Media® Podcast Consultants

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Tips for Prepping Your Podcast and Business Content Before the Holidays