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Learn the latest and greatest tips on podcasting and how to get the most out of your own podcast and guesting on other podcasts.

  • Some Thoughts On Podcasting

    Some Thoughts On Podcasting

    Just a quick episode with some thoughts I had after being on a networking call with a few people and talking about podcasting. Let me know what you think.

  • “Stop Pitching Like This! with Seth Goldstein” [Feral Festival]

    “Stop Pitching Like This! with Seth Goldstein” [Feral Festival]

    Welcome to Feral, where we keep it raw, real, and just a little dangerous. In this special episode, “Stop Pitching Like This! with Seth Goldstein,” your host Annie teams up with podcasting veteran Seth Goldstein for an unfiltered dive into the art of pitching yourself — and why most people are doing it wrong. Seth…

  • Stop Pitching That Way!

    Stop Pitching That Way!

    I recently presented at the first ever Feral Festival, an online marketing and wellbeing conference for small business owners. My presentation, “Stop Pitching That Way” was on the first day of the three-day conference. Here’s the presentation recording. Best of all Annie P. Ruggles, the organizer of the event, was an excellent host and asked…

  • Podcasting Is Not Going To Lead To Direct ROI

    Podcasting Is Not Going To Lead To Direct ROI

    This post first appeared in the Marketing Junto Newsletter on May 14, 2025 I’ve been podcasting for more than a decade and none of it has produced direct income/ROI for me. What it has done is much more valuable. Don’t let this discourage you. Podcasting has enabled me to build up a personal brand, build…

  • Podcast Guest Pitching Tips With Seth Goldstein And Doug Downs

    Podcast Guest Pitching Tips With Seth Goldstein And Doug Downs

    I was recently on Doug Down’s YouTube channel talking about the right way and the wrong way to pitch yourself to podcasters and be a guest on shows.

  • The Sweet Spot For The Length Of A Podcast Episode

    The Sweet Spot For The Length Of A Podcast Episode

    What is the perfect amount of time for a podcast episode? There isn’t one. But for me they tend to be around 20-30 minutes.

  • Hiring A Firm To Do Your Outreach Isn’t Always The Best Idea. Doing It Yourself Gets Better Results

    Hiring A Firm To Do Your Outreach Isn’t Always The Best Idea. Doing It Yourself Gets Better Results

    My take on the podcast pitching industry and why you should do it on your own and not use an agency.

  • Sometimes You Just Have To Hit Record

    Sometimes You Just Have To Hit Record

    Sometimes you have to just hit record to get a project started. That’s what I’m talking about in this episode. Here comes the episode to your ears!

  • Podcast Mastery Trailer

    Podcast Mastery Trailer

    My introduction of the podcast to all of you.

  • The First Podcast Episode Is Always The Toughest

    The First Podcast Episode Is Always The Toughest

    Podcasts are all the rage. When it comes to starting your own podcast there are two ways of going about it. The first is just hitting the record button and seeing where it goes. The second is sitting down and having a clear plan of where you want the show to go. Both have their…