Podcasting is hot right now, that means you can expect a lot of newly minted so called experts, especially in the space of monetization. But we don’t share BS advice, that’s why I invited Christy Haussler, the founder of Team Podcast and the host of the Podcast Monetization Secrets podcast. Christy has been in the business and worked with dozens of podcasters. When she saw how disheartened podcast hosts with good download numbers were getting about the financial side she decided to step in. She clears up some of the misinformation about how podcast sponsorship really works. More about Christy ..read more

How do you get the most out of your creative team?  That's what I talk about in this super short episode with no guest.   Do you agree? Let me know on instagram at Madmotion of my website Madmotion.com   ..read more

Linkedin has seen tremendous growth recently. How can you make the most of that platform? It's no longer just a repository or resumes, it's now a place to meet and interact with others. I invited Kate Paine, founder of standing out online, to talk about Linkedin tactics and best practices, but also some of the more foundational elements of presenting yourself online. How do you grab attention? How do you find your best story? Kate has a broad background that includes work in TV and PR, so she understands the importance of these elemental questions ..read more

Are WEB3 and Community the same thing? How do you build a community is that different from an audience?  In this episode you will learn:  What does community building really mean, and how do you do it effectively? What are the benefits of building a community versus simply building an audience? What are the different types of community, and which is right for you? "Building community is the hot topic in digital marketing and content right now, especially around the development of Web Three. But what does that really mean and. How do you do it?" Heather Parady is a restless creative ..read more

How to Land Compelling Guests for Your Show with Reena Friedman Watts How do you find hard to find guests and book them? When should you think twice about sharing a great story? How did they get those Jerry Springer guests?  Reena Friedman Watts worked on controversial and exciting TV shows, including Jerry Springer and Court TV.  She has great insights into booking guests. She is the host of the Better Call Daddy podcast, and her company is Megawatt Productions. When looking for guests, Reena advises starting conversations around what you're interested in. This way, the right people ..read more

Jeffrey Madoff has pivoted from one creative career to the next. After success in the fashion business, he moved to film and commercials, and today is a teacher, playwright, and author. We dig into brand. What is it, what are the best and worst examples, and as always - where do ethics fit in. With examples from Nike, Uber, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren, Coke, and others Madoff explains the elements of a brand and their importance not only in selling products but in guiding a company's growth strategy. Find out more about his book "Creative Careers" featuring creatives like Ralph Lauren, Damond John ..read more

How do you expand your reach? Should you add email? Podcasting? Write a book? Up your social or networking game? Increase engagement? Probably all of those.  In this episode advice from 8 content pros for you: Guests on this episode: Jared Easley co-founder Podcast Movement shares advice for effective networking and growth https://podcastmovement.com/   Jay Wujun Yow "The Engineer” Producer for The James Altucher Show with remote recording tips https://notepd.com/profile/jay_yow07   Spencer Carpenter Podcast Booking Agent on how to get more guest appearances https://www.out ..read more

What makes me crazy about podcast coaches? Should you use video when you record interviews? Should you publish the video?   Today I share an excerpt from the weekly experiment in live content www.podcastingcontent.com I'm cohosting with Puala Jenkins.     ..read more

Joe Polish learned marketing to survive. Forged in fire his techniques are tested and proven. Today he co-hosts the "I Love Marketing Podcast," and says "never thought I would consider [marketing] one of the most important ingredients to not only business success, but life success." Joe also founded the Genius Network and now operates Genius Recovery. We talk tactics, ethics, addiction, and recovery ..read more

How do you think about your content?  What comes first, the business, or the creative? For those of us who create content for a living, you can't have one without the other. You may know Chris Stone through his show with Jim Fuhs called Dealcasters. It's a show for content creators on Amazon live. We talk about all of that, how he and Jim are using Amazon live as a platform for Dealcasters and how they became profitable in about a year.  But we talk even more about the human side. What does it mean to be a content creator? What does it mean to be on a journey of continuous improvemen ..read more