Podcast Perspectives helps you understand the ever-changing podcast industry. Hosted by Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, a podcast services agency focused on production, audience growth, and monetization for some of the biggest podcasts in the world, this Signal Award winning show speaks to leaders in the podcast space through longform interviews and panel discussions. The goal is to walk through not only the important news and issues of the day in the podcast landscape, but ...
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Freelance to Founder is a unique call-in show helping real-life freelancers grow their businesses and escape the feast-famine lifestyle. The podcast is co-hosted by Clay and Preston, two former freelancers who have started, built, and even sold six- and seven-figure businesses of their own. If you enjoy content fromThe Futur, Being Freelance, The Accidental Creative, Smart Passive Income, or The Side Hustle Show, then you'll love Freelance to Founder. Catch the Tuesday Q&A episodes, dive dee ...
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A podcast about hiking outdoors and the lessons learned along the way… Travel with Andrew Steven as he journeys outdoors and explores the soul, investigating, questioning, and examining the nuance and complexity of figuring out how to navigate our way through the outdoors.
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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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Rocketship.FM brings you the latest and most important stories shaping the world of technology. From groundbreaking innovations to high-stakes corporate battles, we break down the news that matters—giving you the insights you need to stay informed in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Whether it's AI, big tech power plays, or the future of digital policy, we make sense of the headlines so you don’t have to. Rocketship.fm, produced in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts, has been featured in Fo ...
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The Sex Wrap is a sexual health Podcast that was created to help fill the gaping hole in sexuality education. They answer listeners questions each week (or yours today) – typically questions that people are too afraid to ask at home, too embarrassed to ask at school, or too hard to ask their partners. The Sex Wrap is produced by The Podglomerate.
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HuffPost congressional reporter Matt Fuller hosts a nonpartisan, four-part series throughout the month of October focused on the midterm elections. Fuller and his guests — including members of Congress, candidates involved in races, partisan operatives, and other reporters — will explore topics including gerrymandering, the shift toward women in the Democratic Party, Nancy Pelosi's influence on races, and Donald Trump’s effect in the midterms and the parties overall. He will drill down on on ...
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Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately
Harry Duran
Interested in the world of podcasting and looking to be inspired by those that have demonstrated success with their shows? Since 2014 Harry Duran, Founder of podcast agency FullCast, has had hundreds of conversations with some of the most fascinating podcasters in the podosphere. His relaxed, conversational format allows guests to kick back their heels and share valuable and sometimes personal insights of their podcasting journey. If you're looking to open your mind and heart to new possibil ...
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377: Scaling Podcasts: Insights from Podglomerate's Jeff Umbro
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53:07📺 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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Audacy Head of Podcasts Leah Reis-Dennis on Making Major Deals in Audio
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29:08Leah 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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376: David (Ledge) Ledgerwood: Revolutionizing B2B Sales and Podcasting
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1:02:27📺 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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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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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
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55:24📺 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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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
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32:16Sim 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?
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16:52On 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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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 …
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In today's Q&A, Rachel Stoneking, from our free Facebook Mastermind Group asked how she could get the passion for her business back. She shares her personal feelings of anxiety and disappointment after losing clients with COVID-19 and getting burned out with everything around it. "How do you overcome these negative feelings and connect back with …
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374: Hunter Toran: Navigating Men’s Work and the Path to Elderhood
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1:00:01📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Ever feel like you're missing out on essential life wisdom? Hunter Toran shares insights on embracing elderhood and fostering personal growth that could transform your perspective. Hunter Toran, a somatic practitioner and men's work facilitator, brings his wealth of experience to the Podcast Junkies show. With a backg…
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On today’s show, which comes first: hiring to free up time to land big clients or landing big clients to pay for hiring. It’s a chicken and egg situation that our guest Zach has been stuck on. We do our best to answer that question, plus a few others he has, including how to combine two completely different offerings into one killer monthly recurri…
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PodX CEO Patrick Svensk on Building a Global Podcast Federation
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34:18Patrick Svensk is CEO of PodX, what he calls a global podcast federation consisting of 13 companies from 8 different countries. He joins the show to discuss the importance of IP in entertainment, differences between the international podcast market compared to the US market, and PodX's recent acquisition of Lemonada. Patrick and I also look at his …
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On today’s show, where do you start when it comes to making a marketing plan for your business? That’s what Thomassina asks us and—since Clay and I both have extensive marketing backgrounds—we end up having a lot to say about it. If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to marketing, then this episode is for you. This is Freelance to Founder…
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373: Beth Buffington: Unleashing Creativity Through Podcasting and Art
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54:35📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Are you struggling to tap into your creative potential? Discover how embracing your creativity can transform your life and boost your mental well-being. Beth Ann Buffington, host of Create Today with Beth Buffington, is an expert in helping people unlock their creative passions. With decades of experience as a graphic…
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On today’s show, we talk with Mannat, a student calling from India, with questions about her freelance business. Mannat is a typographer—she works with lettering and fonts. But every time Mannat posts her work on social media, she gets packaging design clients and others who don’t match her target audience. This leaves Mannat asking, “what exactl…
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Case Study (Part 2): How to Grow Audience and Sustainable Revenue with NHPR Podcasts
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1:05:24New Hampshire Public Radio is home to both acclaimed limited-run podcasts like the ground-breaking investigation Bear Brook and duPont-Columbia Award winner The 13th Step, as well as chart-topping “always on” series like Outside/In and Civics 101. But it took a great deal of strategic marketing, audience development, and revenue generation efforts …
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On today’s show: can you become a millionaire as a freelancer? Podcast listener Suman wrote in with that simple yet not-so-simple question, and we do our best to reveal whether or not you can get rich working as a freelancer. It’s all in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go! This Q&A episode was originally aired on September 26, 2023. T…
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Have you ever thought: “if I can just get the attention of more people, I could close more clients and grow my business” That’s where we find today’s guest, Jay. He’s a web developer and SEO expert in Kentucky, USA. And Jay’s only been freelancing for a few months. He’s off to a great start having already closed a half-dozen monthly recurring clien…
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Case Study (Part 1): Navigating Threats to Journalism with NHPR’s The 13th Step Podcast
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56:37Join The Podglomerate and NHPR for this first session of our two-part case study series as we explore the resiliency of NHPR’s podcasts, including: The comprehensive and years-long production planning and editorial process behind The 13th Step. How NHPR navigated and overcame challenges to its podcast reporting, including physical threats, vandalis…
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On today’s Q&A episode, if you give your client full ownership of your creative work, how much should that cost, and how exactly do you even do that? That’s the question Nicole hits us with, and it opens up another discussion on who should own your work in the first place. It’s all in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go. This Q&A episo…
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On today’s show: do you keep hearing how important networking is, but you really just don’t enjoy it? In this episode, we chat with Morgan, a freelancer from Chicago. Morgan can see the potential in networking with local clients, but can’t quite figure out how to enjoy it. So, Clay and I start brainstorming a few fun and exciting ways she can lever…
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[Q&A] Best Software for Getting Paid Faster?
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12:07Today’s question comes from our free Mastermind group on Facebook. Darielle asks: "What's the BEST Software for getting paid faster?" Getting paid for your work FAST is key, but how do you make it happen? You'll get the answer here! This Q&A episode was originally aired on August 8th, 2023. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/A…
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372: Justine Finocchiaro-Doles: From Breast Cancer to Dragon Boats: A Journey of Resilience
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49:07📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Ever wondered how to turn your personal struggles into a powerful platform for change? Justine Finocchiaro-Doles, host of "Just Talk with Justine," shares her journey from cancer survivor to podcast host, inspiring others through stories of resilience and hope. Justine, a four-time cancer survivor and dragon boat enth…
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On today’s show, have you ever thought: if I could just find the right person to hire, I could scale up my business. That’s how Virginia from Argentina feels about her unique content marketing company. The challenge? Virginia’s company develops content around witchcraft and spiritualism—so she needs teammates who speak fluent English, write well,…
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Adopter Media SVP of Client Services Adam McNeil on the Math Problem Behind Podcast Ads
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49:51Adam McNeil is SVP of Client Services at Adopter Media. He joins the show to discuss the intricacies of podcast advertising, the advantages of dynamic ad insertion versus baked-in ads, and experiences with ad buys for smaller podcasts. Adam and I also explore the risks of YouTube ads and the future of podcast advertising. You can find Adam on Linke…
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On today’s Q&A episode, what are the best tools to use as your freelance business grows? That’s what Cesar asks us because his business is outgrowing tools like Google Drive. So, Clay and I launch into our best advice on what makes a good business tool and what makes your business worse… It’s all in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Let’s go! T…
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