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If you've ever wondered how to turn a listener into a paying clients, this conversation is a great place to start. The morning show cast and crew talk about recognizing the value of your expertise, creating opportunities beyond sponsorships, and building trust through the content you're already producing. Here's the thing, you don't need a massive audience to attract a paying client. When people consistently hear your insights, solutions, and perspective, your podcast can become the proof that you're the right person to help them.Episode Highlights:[04:34] The Consulting Mindset Shift[09:42] Your Podcast Validates Expertise[10:40] The Proving Mindset Problem[14:31] Charging for Your Expertise[17:31] You Don't Need Massive Downloads[21:41] Your RSS Feed as a Demo Reel[24:35] Avoiding Free Consulting Traps[28:40] Creating Consulting Packages[31:52] Pricing Your Services[39:52] Selling Solutions, Not Prices[41:05] Finding Your Right AudienceLinks & Resources:Ralph's blog post about 'How a Podcast Can Become a Consulting Business':⁠https://www.contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/podcast-a-consulting-business/SquadCast:https://squadcast.fm/Descript: https://www.descript.com/video-editingPodmatch: https://podmatch.com/aboutEventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/product-updates/roadmap-2026/Feature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show:https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Show:⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/Meet the PMS Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc:https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 8 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 8 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠Powered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

Stewart Alsop sat down with Michael Shackelford to discuss their experiences building applications through vibe coding—the practice of using AI to create software without traditional programming expertise. Stewart, who runs the AI Whispers community in Buenos Aires and hosts the Crazy Wisdom podcast (with over 660 interviews), shared how he went from teaching people prompt engineering to building his own video conferencing software as a Riverside.fm replacement, while Michael opened up about his year-long journey creating Genrupt Inc, an AI-powered content generation tool for e-commerce sellers. The conversation covered everything from the decline in quality of Claude's reasoning capabilities and how Chinese companies used distillation attacks to copy Anthropic's models, to the importance of spaced repetition systems for managing knowledge in the age of LLMs, with both sharing battle-tested prompting strategies like asking AI to "explain it to me in genius terms" and using deep research queries to reverse engineer how competitors build their products.Show Notes:- Dan Martell's book "Buy Back Your Time" was mentioned as one of the best business books for thinking about life and business- Check out John Vervaeke's "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis" for understanding relevance realization and why AI fundamentally cannot determine what's relevant to humans without being toldTimestamps00:00 Michael discusses being exhausted from getting his app ready for launch, working nonstop with AI to prepare landing page for podcast traffic driving beta signups05:00 Stewart explains starting AI Whispers in Buenos Aires after leaving OpenAI vendor company, meeting early adopters like Torin who was building mind-reading EEG technology10:00 Discussion of how corporations resist AI adoption due to political games and job security fears while some companies use AI as excuse for pandemic-era layoffs15:00 Stewart describes teaching workshops on using LLMs as linguistic tools rather than coding tools, noting technical people often lack humanities background needed for prompting20:00 Explaining chatbot wrappers, API calls, and how Anthropic's reasoning quality declined after Chinese distillation attacks copied their secret sauce developed with philosophers25:00 Technical discussion of model training, fine-tuning versus RAG for new information, and different approaches to updating AI knowledge beyond initial training30:00 Stewart describes building podcast recording software to replace expensive Riverside, struggling with syncing audio and video files across different computer clocks35:00 Discussion of critical factors in vibe coding, discovering unknown technical requirements, and how AIs don't automatically reveal missing information40:00 Stewart's reverse engineering process using deep research function to study competitors' hiring and technology stacks, separating planning agents from coding agents45:00 Prompting techniques including "explain like I know everything" and using spaced repetition systems to capture valuable prompts and technical knowledge50:00 Michael explains his Generux app for generating ecommerce content using Amazon review data analysis to inform high-converting listing images and videos55:00 Discussion of founder mentality involving self-delusion about project timelines, Michael working nine-plus hours daily for nine months on app development60:00 Comparing Amazon's expert software to prosumer software approach, discussing distribution challenges and future robotics applications for customized products65:00 Stewart demonstrates spaced repetition app for memory improvement and knowledge retention, explaining relevance realization problem that AI agents cannot solve without embodimentKey Insights1. Stewart Alsop started AI Whisperers in Buenos Aires after leaving his role at Invisible Technologies, which was OpenAI's largest vendor for RLHF work. He noticed that machine learning engineers at tech companies lacked the humanities background needed to properly interact with large language models, which are fundamentally linguistic tools. This led him to create weekly workshops teaching non-technical people how to use AI effectively, running events every Thursday for two years straight. The group attracted intense geeks from the start and eventually led to Stewart speaking right after Vitalik Buterin at DevConnect, marking a significant milestone for the community.2. Large corporations are resistant to AI adoption due to multiple factors including political dynamics within organizations and employees fearing job loss. Many companies that grew during the pandemic are now using AI as an excuse to downsize when the real issue is inefficiency from rapid expansion. Stewart observed that even technical people in machine learning often don't understand how to properly use AI tools because they lack linguistic and humanities training. The fundamental problem is educational, requiring companies to train people how to use these new tools while those same people resist learning them.3. Vibe coding has evolved significantly with Claude Code being a game changer that reduced the technical barrier to entry. Before Claude Code, developers needed substantial technical knowledge to work through constant doom loops and debugging cycles. The success of coding AI tools stems from thirty years of testing infrastructure that provides clear yes or no feedback on whether code works. This infrastructure doesn't exist in the same way for manufacturing, science, and other fields, which is why software became the dominant area for AI assistance initially.4. Claude's quality degradation over recent months resulted from multiple factors including distillation attacks by Chinese companies who reverse engineered Anthropic's reasoning capabilities. Anthropic had hired philosophers, sociologists, and psychologists to develop exceptional reasoning in Claude 4.5, but this was expensive to run. When Chinese models like Kimi copied these capabilities at one tenth the cost, and when mainstream users flooded the platform before Anthropic's planned IPO, the company had to reduce quality to manage computational costs. This represents a significant loss for power users who relied on Claude's superior reasoning abilities.5. Stewart built a podcast recording application to replace Riverside because he needed API access to automate workflows, which Riverside wanted one thousand dollars monthly to provide. The technical challenge involves syncing audio and video from local recordings on multiple computers with different clocks through a server, then merging them so voices match lip movements. This problem requires understanding complex timing issues across different network conditions and file formats. Stewart has been working through AI psychosis for months on this FFMPEG pipeline problem, illustrating how vibe coding still requires building intuition about technical problems even without traditional coding knowledge.6. The transition from expert software to prosumer software represents a major opportunity for AI-enabled tools. Expert software like Photoshop, Blender, and terminal interfaces have extreme complexity that intimidates beginners, but AI is making these capabilities accessible through natural language. The reign of specialists is ending as generalists with broad knowledge and curiosity can now build complete applications by leveraging AI to fill technical gaps. This shift particularly benefits entrepreneurs and founders who specialize in getting into difficult situations and figuring them out, even when they originally thought tasks would be easier than they turned out to be.7. Building applications with AI requires accepting massive time investments beyond initial estimates and developing strategies for overcoming knowledge gaps. Michael estimated his ecommerce content generation app would take months but spent nearly a year working over nine hours daily, while Stewart spent months solving audio-video sync issues. Success requires using tools like deep research to understand how competitors solve problems, maintaining separate planning and coding agents, and learning to ask the right questions. The key insight is that vibe coders can achieve ninety percent of functionality independently, but the final ten percent often requires understanding specific technical concepts that AI cannot intuit without proper context and domain knowledge.

So many people need remote recording for co-hosts and guests. Yet in the 20+ years of podcasting once we get a solid solution, they upgrade the software and we're back to always having a backup "Just in case." So I reached out to my audience to see what they used and they chimed in.The HistoryBlog Talk Radio (now gone) was an EASY choice but sounded like the phone. There was Skype (also gone), but everyone needed an account, and for the technically challenged, it was intimidating. Squadcast came on with a winning strategy with a firm understanding of what podcasters needed. Make it simple. Make it reliable.Then Video Entered the PictureThen tools like Squadcast added video, and while I never had an issue I know people who spoke of "Drift" where the audio didn't line up with the video (making it look like a bad Godzilla movie). There are tools like Evmux (browser based), Ecamm (Mac Only), Descript (browser based), and Streamyard (brwoser based).Text Based EditingWhen Descript entered the picture with text based editing (you edit the transcript, and it edits the audio) it became impressive after a few years. They purchased Squadcast, but haven't implemented all the tech from Squadcast (like being able to schedule a future episode in their "Rooms.").All in One SolutionsThis is one of the symptoms of a "All in one" solution. They do most things about 75%, but the details in that last 25 is what makes the difference. Riverisde started as remote recording, added text based editing, clip generation, and recently podcast hosting (the podcast hosting is very basic see video as of May 2026).It May Not Be All Riverside's FaultI wrote a blog post about all the things podcasters could do to be ready to make great recordings with Riverside.If you want Riverside to work, don't overcomplicate it:Solid internetUpdated browserDecent computerEnough disk spaceDon't rush the uploadThat's it.Do those things, and suddenly Riverside becomes “magically reliable.”What I Use For Live Streaming and RecordingBefore moving to a Mac computer, I use Streamyard, and loved it. When I got a Mac Mini, I switched to Ecamm. It's amazing and much you have more control over how things look. If you have a Streamdeck, you can do some pretty magical things. Worth that said, I'm considering going back to Streamyard even though it's $5 more a month (I used Ecamm for making recording for the School of Podcasting, but I now do those in Tella).What is The Most Reliable?For me, after talking with the School of Podcasting members and now hearing from the audience I would say Ecamm (mac only) and Streamyard (browser based).That doesn't mean Riverside, Evmux, Squadcast are not reliable, but I feel Ecamm and Streamyard are more reliable. They also are primarily focused on one thing RECORDING (although streamyard just added clip generation).So What If I Don't Want an All In One?Then you record with something like Ecamm or Streamyard, if you need clips, there is Opus Clip. There is free video software like Davinci Resolve, and free audio editing like Audacity.Thanks to The ContributorsFrank Bravo From Your Tech MakeoverTodd the Gator from Gaurdian DowncastChris From Cool Cars with ChrisEd from the Days Dumpster FireTim from My Solo MS JourneyMentioned In This EpisodeStreamyardEcammRiversideDescriptEvMuxCleanfeedZencastrOBS ProjectVDO NinjaPodtrack P4NextZoom H6Samson Q2U MicrophoneOpus ClipBoomer BunkerWar Room Online JournalTakeaways:Remote recording can be a total pain if you don't have solid internet; trust me, I know.Zoom works great for audio-only shows but struggles with video quality when the internet hiccups.Streamyard's simplicity makes remote recording a breeze; just send a link and boom, done!Clean Feed is solid for high-quality audio, especially for those who want to keep it simple.For video, Riverside sounds fancy but can be hit or miss; make sure it meets your needs first.Discord is free and surprisingly powerful for remote recordings, even if you're not a gamer.Mentioned in this episode:Live AppearancesI will be at the Empower Podcasting Conference (Year 3!) in Charlotte North Carolina. This is my favorite type of conference with a cap at 250 people, it's a great crowd without being overwhelming. Great speakers, great networking, and a great location.Where Will I Be?Question of the MonthThis might be harder question to answer because when I ask people, the sometimes freeze. The question? How do you measure success for your podcast beyond download numbers? I need your answer by June 26th, 2026. Don't forget to tell us a little bit about your show and your website address so I can link to it in the show notes.Question of the MonthPodcasting in Six Weeks Starts SoonIf you've tried to start a podcast before and got lost in the jargon, and felt overwhelmed, this is the course for you. We will meet LIVE for six weeks and go step by step in launching your successful podcast. The best part, we are only charging $1 Check it out at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/sixweeksPodcasting in Six WeeksPodpage is Now Included with Blubrry HostingBlubrry Podcasting — one of the longest-running podcast hosting platforms in the industry — has chosen Podpage to replace their built-in website tool entirely. That means every Blubrry hosting customer gets a professional, automatically updated podcast website powered by Podpage, included with their hosting plan. For Podpage, this is more than a partnership announcement. It's validation that podcast websites deserve dedicated website tools built specifically for podcasters.Podpage

Harry Duran, founder of Fullcast and creator of Podisphere, joins Jeff Mains to explore what it really takes to build a sustainable podcast, grow a content brand, and stay ahead in a rapidly AI-shaped media world.Harry shares his journey from corporate marketing at JPMorgan Chase and E-Trade, to launching his first podcast Podcast Junkies in 2014, to building Fullcast — a podcast production and marketing consultancy that has helped over 130 business owners launch and grow shows. He also dives deep into his newest ventures: Podisphere (a G2-style SaaS directory for podcast tools) and Podclaw (an agent-first podcast hosting platform built for AI agents, not humans).The conversation covers the seismic shift happening in content creation right now — from vibe coding and Claude Code to autonomous AI agents that market products while you sleep. Harry and Jeff also discuss why long-form human conversations are becoming more valuable in an era flooded with AI-generated content, the power of niche podcasting, and why the most important skill for the next decade may simply be learning how to talk to robots.Key Takeaways0:00 — Intro: What it takes to build a podcast and a business around it in an AI-driven content landscape4:40 — Recap of previous guests: Justin Trombold on AI strategy and Rick Delisi on The Effortless Experience6:10 — Welcoming Harry Duran — how he helped launch SaaS Fuel and what Fullcast does9:50 — Harry's origin story: From JPMorgan Chase and Unilever to electronic music, DJing, and discovering podcasting at New Media Expo in 201413:30 — Meeting Pat Flynn and Amy Porterfield; pivoting from a DJ podcast to Podcast Junkies; recognizing podcasting as your own personal stage17:10 — How Harry's first paying client (a $1,000 PayPal from John Livesay) launched Fullcast in 201522:10 — Introducing Podisphere: A G2.com-style directory for podcast tools — the inspiration, the build journey, and why traffic is the only metric that matters to sponsors27:30 — Building with no-code tools (Airtable, Webflow, Bubble), the frustrations of non-technical founding, and how vibe coding changed everything in 202531:30 — Claude Code, Agent OS, and spec-driven development: how Harry built more in six months than in five years combined37:50 — SEO strategy for Podisphere: Fathom Analytics, Ahrefs, programmatic blog posts, Google Search Console, and hitting 7,000 page views/month without a press release45:20 — The power of founder relationships: How 12 years of Podcast Junkies led to meeting Andrew Mason (Descript), the SquadCast acquisition, and building a network that fuels Podisphere51:00 — Why every founder should have a podcast: relationship-building, opening doors, and earning "street cred"54:40 — Introducing Podclaw: An agent-first podcast hosting platform built for AI agents, not humans1:01:30 — Moltbook: The AI agent social network, digital wallets for agents, and autonomous marketing via cron jobs1:08:00 — The "agent economy" and why SaaS companies that block agents are "dead men walking"1:15:30 — Why the most important future skill is learning how to talk to robots; parallels to the dot-com era of 19991:21:30 — The future of podcasting: AI-generated shows, long-form authentic conversation, niche doubling down, and why human voices are becoming more valuable1:28:00 — NotebookLM and the rise of AI podcast hosts; the disclosure debate1:33:20 — Harry's personal operating system: morning meditation, written intentions, strength training, and protecting attention before screens1:37:30 — Where to find Harry: fullcast.co, thepodisphere.com, podclaw.ioTweetable Quotes"The most important skill in the future is learning how to talk to robots." — Harry Duran"You can't speak to someone for an hour and forget their face. That's the magic of podcasting — it builds relationships that nothing else can replicate." — Harry Duran"The people who made money in the gold rush were the ones who sold the picks, the shovels, and Levi's." — Harry Duran"Companies that block agents are dead men walking. If agents can't get the data from you, someone else will build what they need." — Jeff Mains"It never feels done — you just have to ship it. Get it out there." — Harry Duran"AI is like having the vision in your head and finally being able to build at the speed of thought." — Harry DuranSaaS Leadership Lessons1. Build Your Distribution Before You Need ItHarry spent over a decade building Podcast Junkies before it became the foundation of Podisphere. His relationships with founders like Andrew Mason (Descript) and the SquadCast team weren't accidental — they were built over 500+ interviews. Leaders who invest in platforms, relationships, and audiences compounding quietly are the ones who have leverage when they need it.2. Sell Picks and Shovels — Build for the EcosystemRather than fighting for space in a crowded software category, Harry positioned Podisphere as the infrastructure layer (the G2 of podcasting). Great SaaS leaders ask: What does this entire ecosystem need that nobody is building? Being a connector and aggregator often outlasts being just another point solution.3. Non-Technical Founders Must Learn to Build at the Speed of ThoughtHarry's journey from Airtable → Bubble → Fiverr developers → Claude Code is a roadmap for any non-technical founder in 2025. The bottleneck is no longer code — it's vision and prompting. The founder who can articulate their product clearly to an AI builds faster, iterates faster, and maintains greater ownership of the product direction.4. Traffic Is the Only Metric That Converts to Revenue — Build for Discovery FirstPodisphere hit 7,000 page views/month organically before a single press release by treating every page as an SEO asset. Harry obsessed over internal links, programmatic blog posts, and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) for AI search. SaaS leaders building content or marketplace products should think like search engines think — not just build pretty interfaces.5. Agent-First Is the New Mobile-First — Design for It NowHarry didn't build Podclaw for human users. He built it for AI agents, complete with clean APIs, no unnecessary dashboards, and agent-friendly architecture. As agent economies emerge (complete with digital wallets and autonomous purchasing), SaaS products that block or ignore agents will be displaced. Build your API surface today like agents are your power users tomorrow.6. Protect Your Peak Performance Hours — Your Best Output Comes from Taking Care of Yourself FirstHarry meditates 20 minutes every morning, writes intentions in the present tense, and strength trains three days a week before opening a laptop. He's explicit: this is not a nice-to-have. The onslaught of screens, AI noise, and constant stimulation hijacks your nervous system. The leaders who perform at the highest level over the longest runway are the ones who treat personal maintenance as a non-negotiable operating system.Guest Resourceshttps://fullcast.co/hdbioEpisode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

Some of B2B are the cool kids shouting "synergy" with spinach dip in hand. Gila Shapiro — copywriter, PMM, and resident chaos agent at Fireflies.ai — joined the crew to roast corporate buzzwords, expose "copy thinking" and "copy pasting" with AI, and give the founder POV trick that ends executive copy fights forever. If you've ever been asked to "elevate enterprise synergies," this one's for you.More from this episodeThe two words that should disqualify any marketer from giving copy feedback (hint: rhymes with "synergy")Why having a frying pan doesn't make you a chef — and writing copy doesn't make you a copywriterThe "shout pineapple" school of copywritingWhy B2B brands are scared of being unfollowed — and why that's why nobody clicksThe dinner party test that kills 90% of corporate jargon on contactThe difference between "copy thinking" and "copy pasting" (and why one of these kills your career in 18 months)Gila's reverse-engineering trick for ending founder vs. marketer copy fights foreverWhy making your boss happy and making your customer click are two completely different jobsThe brutally honest reason most messaging processes are broken — and the only fix that actually worksGila pitches Riverside vs. SquadCast live on the show (and we may or may not be switching now)Show Notes Timespan:00:00 Cold Open & Host Introductions (Eric, Zach, Gab)01:00 Introducing Gila Shapiro — Copywriter, PMM, Creative Strategist at Riverside02:50 The Recurring Question: Are Product Marketers Actually Marketers?04:00 The "Elevate Your Enterprise Synergies" Test05:30 Writing Copy vs. Being a Copywriter — The Frying Pan Analogy07:00 Gila's Process: Say the Terrible Thing Out Loud07:35 The Dinner Party Test09:00 Why Most People Default to Corporate Jargon12:30 Be Interested to Be Interesting — The Customer Interview Trick15:30 Ownership at Riverside & Wearing Multiple Hats17:30 The Broken Brief-to-Copy Handoff Process19:30 What to Do When Good Copy Doesn't Convert21:30 Personal Brands vs. B2B Brands: Why B2B Is Afraid23:30 AI for Job Security — Copy Think vs. Copy Paste27:00 The "Copy Think vs. Copy Paste" Framework30:00 Internal Fights with Executives Over Copy31:25 The Founder POV Reverse-Engineering Trick33:30 Burnout, Garden Gnomes, and Chasing the Fun Parts36:30 Live Pitch: Why Switch from SquadCast to Riverside?40:30 Cheers and FarewellHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Geschätzte Lesedauer: 11 Minuten Hand aufs Herz: Wie viele Marketing-Kanäle hast du schon ausprobiert, ohne dass am Ende ein Kunde wirklich gesagt hat: „Ich habe das Gefühl, wir kennen uns schon"? Genau hier liegt die Stärke von einem Podcast für Unternehmen. Und das Beste daran ist: Du brauchst keine Million Downloads. Denn 50 Downloads pro Folge reichen oft schon aus, sofern du damit genau die richtigen Entscheider erreichst. In dieser VertriebsFunk-Episode spreche ich mit Florian Schartner, einem der renommiertesten Podcast-Experten im deutschsprachigen Raum. Er unterstützt mittelständische Unternehmen dabei, einen Unternehmenspodcast gezielt für Marketing und Vertrieb einzusetzen. Außerdem hat er meinen eigenen Podcast bei der Optimierung und Post-Production begleitet. Was du in dieser Folge lernst: Warum Audio-Content der direkteste Weg ins Ohr deines Kunden ist, wie du mit minimalem Aufwand startest – und weshalb ein Podcast für Unternehmen der unterschätzte Vertriebskanal für den Mittelstand ist. Warum ein Podcast für Unternehmen heute kein Nice-to-have mehr ist Du nutzt selbst Podcasts. Vermutlich hörst du sie beim Pendeln, beim Sport oder zwischendurch im Büro. Dabei holst du dir Inspiration, lernst etwas dazu und bildest dir eine Meinung. Genau das machen deine Kunden auch. Sie wollen sich weiterbilden. Außerdem wollen sie verstehen, was in ihrer Branche passiert. Und sie wollen wissen, mit wem sie es zu tun haben, bevor sie ein Erstgespräch buchen. Der entscheidende Punkt: Sobald ein potenzieller Kunde deinen Unternehmenspodcast hört, bist du wenige Zentimeter vom Gehirn entfernt. Du bist im Ohr. Dadurch erzeugst du Vertrauen, Sympathie und Expertise – alles auf einmal. Diese Wirkung erreichst du mit keinem anderen Medium so direkt. Denn weder ein Werbeplakat noch ein Mailing oder ein Reel auf LinkedIn schafft das. Die unterschätzte Vertrauensökonomie im B2B Im B2B-Vertrieb ist Vertrauen die Währung. Du kennst das selbst: Wenn zwei Anbieter dasselbe Produkt anbieten und einer ist dir sympathischer, gewinnt der mit dem besseren Bauchgefühl. Genau hier setzt ein Corporate Podcast Mittelstand an. Ein Hörer, der dir 30 Minuten zugehört hat, kennt nämlich deine Werte, deine Sprache und deine Haltung. Wenn ihr euch dann zum ersten Mal trefft, ist das Eis längst gebrochen. Google liebt jeden Podcast für Unternehmen Was viele unterschätzen: Suchmaschinen ranken Podcast-Inhalte überraschend hoch. Das heißt, falls dein potenzieller Kunde dich googelt, weil ihr einen Termin habt, ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit groß, dass deine Folgen ganz oben auftauchen. Was passiert dann? Der Kunde kommt vorbereitet ins Gespräch. Er sagt Sätze wie „Ich habe Ihren Podcast gehört, das war so spannend, da müssen wir uns unbedingt unterhalten." Genau das ist der Türöffner-Effekt, den kein klassischer Vertriebskanal so liefert. 50 Downloads reichen: Warum dein Podcast für Unternehmen Relevanz vor Reichweite stellt Vergiss große Charts. Vergiss Top-100-Platzierungen. Sobald du einen Unternehmenspodcast als Vertriebsinstrument nutzt, reden wir nicht über Reichweite, sondern über Relevanz. Bereits 50, 500 oder 1.000 Downloads pro Folge können ausreichen, sofern es die richtigen Hörer sind. Ein Beispiel aus der Praxis: Florian betreut einen Firmen-Podcast aus dem Bereich Maschinenbau und Automatisation. Hardcore-Nische, sehr nerdig. Eine Folge dauert 50 Minuten. Trotzdem werden die Episoden gefeiert – mit rund 600 Aufrufen pro Folge. Warum? Weil die Hörer einen echten Bedarf für das Thema haben. Sie wollen genau das wissen, was dort besprochen wird. Genau darin liegt die Magie des Mediums: Du sprichst nicht zur breiten Masse, sondern direkt zu deinem Wunschkunden. Die Mathematik hinter dem Podcast für Unternehmen ist simpel Stell dir vor, du betreust 50 Schlüsselkunden. Davon hören 30 regelmäßig deinen Unternehmenspodcast. Du erscheinst alle zwei Wochen für 30 bis 60 Minuten in ihrem Ohr. Über ein Jahr summiert sich das pro Hörer auf 12 bis 24 Stunden Aufmerksamkeit. Ehrlich: Welche andere Marketingmaßnahme generiert 12 Stunden ungestörte Aufmerksamkeit bei deinem Wunschkunden? Keine. Genau deshalb funktioniert ein Podcast für Unternehmen so kraftvoll im B2B-Vertrieb. Der Aufwand für deinen Unternehmenspodcast: Viel weniger als du denkst „Ich habe doch keine Zeit dafür" – das ist der häufigste Einwand. Und er ist falsch. Schau dir mal an, wie viel Zeit du täglich auf dem Handy verbringst. Wie viele Stunden pro Woche fließen in Netflix, YouTube oder Social Media? Eine Folge pro Woche bedeutet maximal acht Stunden Aufwand pro Monat. Das ist weniger als ein einziger Tagesausflug zum Kunden von Frankfurt nach München. Die Grundsatzentscheidung steht am Anfang Sobald du dich entscheidest, dass du das wirklich willst, findest du auch eine Lösung. Die Technik ist heute so weit, dass du in zwei Tagen einen Podcast für Unternehmen launchen kannst. Wirklich. Denn die Hürde sitzt nicht im Equipment, sondern im Kopf. Bei dem Gedanken: „Ich muss mich da hinsetzen, ich muss perfekt sein, ich muss alles richtig machen." Vergiss das. Die ersten fünf Folgen sind selten gut. Das ist normal. Außerdem wirst du besser, je mehr du machst – wie beim Laufen oder Fahrradfahren. Das technische Setup für deinen Firmen-Podcast: Quick & Dirty oder Profi? Du brauchst nicht viel. Wirklich nicht. Hier sind die Basics, die ein guter Corporate Podcast oder ein VertriebsFunk-Setup ausmachen: Mikrofon und Software für deinen Podcast für Unternehmen Ein gutes USB-Mikrofon ab 100 Euro reicht aus, um qualitativ guten Sound zu produzieren. Modelle wie das Rode NT-USB oder das Shure MV7 Plus liefern Studio-Qualität für den Heim-Schreibtisch. Software wie Riverside, Squadcast oder einfach Zoom funktionieren für Remote-Aufnahmen. Wichtig ist nur eins: Kopfhörer aufsetzen, Soundcheck machen, übersteuern vermeiden. Schnitt und Bearbeitung Du brauchst kaum zu schneiden. Audacity ist kostenlos, während Adobe Podcast kostenlose KI-Audio-Enhancement-Tools bietet. Wichtig dabei: Schneide nicht zu viel raus. Denn Pausen, Atmer und kleine „Ähms" gehören zur Authentizität. Wenn du jeden Hauch wegschneidest, klingt das künstlich – und das spüren die Hörer sofort. Hosting und Verbreitung Spotify for Creators bietet kostenloses Podcast-Hosting an. Von dort verteilst du auf Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts und alle anderen Plattformen. Per RSS-Feed kannst du den Podcast für Unternehmen sogar automatisch auf YouTube ausspielen lassen. Das ist heute alles ein Klick. B2B Podcast starten: Welche Formate wirklich funktionieren Falls du einen B2B Podcast starten willst, ist die Themenfindung oft die größte Hürde. Mein Rat: Mach es dir leicht. Hier sind die Formate, die im Mittelstand zuverlässig funktionieren: Das Kundeninterview als Königsdisziplin im Unternehmenspodcast Das ist mein absoluter Favorit. Du lädst einen zufriedenen Kunden ein und stellst ihm drei Fragen: Wie war deine Situation vor unserer Zusammenarbeit? Warum hast du dich für uns entschieden? Wie ist deine Situation heute? Daraus entsteht ein 30-minütiges Gespräch, das gleich vier Effekte erzielt: Erstens hast du ein gigantisches Testimonial. Zweitens hat dein Kunde sich öffentlich zu dir bekannt – die Loyalität steigt dadurch messbar. Drittens hören andere Kunden das und denken: „Wenn der zufrieden ist, lohnt sich das wohl." Viertens erreichst du genau die Lookalikes deines Kunden. Wer ähnliche Probleme hat, klickt sofort auf die Folge. Das CEO-Interview im Corporate Podcast Mittelstand Wo kommt die Firma her? Warum machen wir das alles? Welche Werte treiben uns an? Gerade mit dem Generationenwechsel im Mittelstand – die Boomer gehen in Rente, während die nächste Generation übernimmt – sind solche Folgen Gold wert. Sie konservieren die Legacy. Außerdem geben sie Mitarbeitern und Kunden ein Gesicht. Und sie schaffen eine emotionale Bindung, die kein Mission Statement auf der Website jemals leisten könnte. Experten- und interne Interviews Hol deine Vertriebsleiter, deine Ingenieure und deine Spezialisten ans Mikro. Lass sie über das sprechen, was sie täglich tun. Im Maschinenbau? Lass zwei Ingenieure über aktuelle Werkzeugentwicklung reden – ohne die Firma zu pitchen. HubSpot macht das mit „Marketing Against the Grain" vor: Zwei Nerds reden über KI, ohne ein einziges Mal über HubSpot selbst zu sprechen. Genau das ist gutes Content-Marketing. How-to-Folgen und Einwände entkräften Frag deinen Vertrieb: Was sind die Standard-Einwände, die du jeden Tag hörst? Daraus entstehen 20 Folgen in einem Workshop-Nachmittag. Jede Einwandbehandlung wird zu einer eigenen Episode. Auch jedes neue Produkt ergibt eine eigene Episode. Jede Messe, jede Veranstaltung und jeder Trend liefert Stoff – Themen findest du also zuhauf, sobald du einmal warm bist. Der größte Fehler beim Podcast für Unternehmen: Pitchen statt liefern Ein Unternehmenspodcast ist kein klassischer Werbekanal. Du musst nicht dreimal pro Folge dein Produkt einfügen. Bitte keine Jingles mit „Jetzt kaufen". Das wirkt sogar kontraproduktiv. Denn Hörer merken sofort, wenn du verkaufen willst – und schalten ab. Die richtige Haltung lautet: Liefere Mehrwert. Erzähl Geschichten. Stell kritische Fragen. Bring Persönlichkeit rein. Sobald du als Manager, Geschäftsführer oder Vertriebsleiter offen über deine Erfahrungen sprichst, wird daraus automatisch das beste Marketing, das du je gemacht hast. Du musst nichts verkaufen. Denn du bist die Werbung – allein durch das, was du sagst und wie du es sagst. Konstanz schlägt Perfektion bei jedem Firmen-Podcast Achtzig Prozent aller Podcasts scheitern nach fünf bis sechs Folgen. Das ist die berüchtigte Statistik. Wer es über die ersten zehn Folgen hinausschafft, ist schon weiter als die meisten. Mein Rat aus der Praxis: Produziere am Anfang 15 bis 20 Folgen am Stück. Innerhalb eines Monats. Drei Viertel davon intern, ein Viertel mit Kunden oder externen Experten. Dann hast du Vorrat. Anschließend veröffentlichst du alle ein bis zwei Wochen eine Folge. Außerdem hast du Ruhe, falls mal Urlaub, Krankheit oder ein voller Terminkalender dazwischenkommt. Der Druck der wöchentlichen Veröffentlichung ist real. Wenn dein Kalender bereits voll ist, brauchst du einen Puffer. Sonst gibst du nach drei Monaten auf. Und das wäre schade, weil sich der Effekt eines Podcasts oft erst nach 50 oder 100 Folgen vollständig entfaltet. Mehrfachverwertung: Eine Folge, zehn Inhalte Hier liegt der wahre Hebel. Aus einer einzigen Folge entsteht mit modernen KI-Tools ein ganzes Content-Universum: Aus dem Transkript machst du Blogartikel wie diesen hier. Außerdem entstehen daraus mehrere LinkedIn-Posts. Das Geile dabei: Da steht dein echter Wortlaut drin, nicht der typische KI-Schreibstil mit Ein-Wort-Sätzen. Auch Lead-Magnete und White Papers leitest du ab. Genauso entstehen Mini-Landingpages zu Spezialthemen. Kurze Reels und Shorts wandern auf TikTok, Instagram und YouTube. Ein Newsletter wird daraus. Sogar Sales-Enablement-Material für deinen Vertrieb fällt nebenbei ab. Florian erzählt von einem Kunden, der seine Podcast-basierten LinkedIn-Posts alle sechs Monate erneut veröffentlicht. Seit drei Jahren. Die Posts performen jedes Mal aufs Neue. Denn niemand erinnert sich, was du vor sechs Monaten gepostet hast. Evergreen-Content in Reinform. Das Wichtigste: Buy-in von oben und Vorbereitung Bevor du loslegst, hol dir das Buy-in der Geschäftsführung. Mach keine U-Boot-Aktionen. Bei über 1.000 produzierten Folgen hatten wir nur einen einzigen Fall, in dem ein Chef im Nachhinein eine Folge gelöscht haben wollte – aber das Risiko gibt es trotzdem. Pitch deinen Podcast für Unternehmen intern: Wenig Aufwand, hoher Gain, langfristige Wirkung, deutlich nachhaltiger als jede Messe oder jedes Mailing. Und ein letzter, ehrlicher Tipp: Hol dir am Anfang einen Experten dazu. Jemanden wie Florian, der das Setup macht, dich technisch begleitet, bei der Themenfindung hilft und die Post-Production übernimmt. Sobald das Ding läuft, kannst du es selber stemmen oder weiter outsourcen. Allerdings verhindert der Start mit Profi-Begleitung die typischen Anfängerfehler. Außerdem verhindert er, dass du nach drei Monaten frustriert sagst: „Podcast funktioniert für uns nicht." Quick Takeaways: Das musst du dir merken 50 Downloads pro Folge reichen aus, sofern es die richtigen Hörer sind. Reichweite ist nicht das Ziel – Relevanz ist es. Maximal 8 Stunden Aufwand pro Monat für eine Folge pro Woche. Weniger als ein einziger Außendiensttag. Technik ist heute kein Hinderungsgrund mehr – ein USB-Mikro für 100 Euro plus kostenlose Software reichen für den Start. Kundeninterviews sind das Top-Format für jeden Unternehmenspodcast: Testimonial, Bindung, Lookalike-Reichweite und Vertrauen in einem. Niemals pitchen – wer im Corporate Podcast verkaufen will, verliert die Hörer in Sekunden. Konstanz schlägt Perfektion: 80 Prozent scheitern an Folge 5. Wer durchhält, gewinnt automatisch. Mehrfachverwertung ist der größte Hebel: Eine Folge wird zu Blog, LinkedIn, Newsletter, Reel, White Paper. Fazit: Dein Podcast für Unternehmen ist dein bester Vertriebler Ein Podcast für Unternehmen ist kein Marketing-Spielzeug. Er ist ein strategisches Vertriebsinstrument, das im deutschen Mittelstand massiv unterschätzt wird. Du erreichst deine Wunschkunden direkt im Ohr. Außerdem baust du Vertrauen auf, bevor das erste Gespräch überhaupt stattfindet. Du etablierst dich als Experte deiner Branche. Und du machst Mehrfachverwertung möglich, die kein anderes Format dir bietet. Der Mittelstand wartet noch zu oft, bis die Konkurrenz vorgelegt hat. Genau das ist deine Chance. Während andere noch über Messen und klassische Werbung diskutieren, sitzt du bereits im Ohr deiner Zielkunden. Wenn du Florian und mich also fragst: Es gibt kaum einen Hebel im B2B-Vertrieb, der so wenig Aufwand bei so großer Langzeitwirkung bringt wie ein gut gemachter Unternehmenspodcast. Mein Tipp: Nimm dir 30 Minuten, mach eine Liste mit deinen ersten zehn potenziellen Folgen, ruf einen zufriedenen Kunden an und buche dir ein Erstgespräch mit jemandem wie Florian – oder mit mir, falls du einen Sparringspartner für die Vertriebs-Strategie dahinter brauchst. Was du auf gar keinen Fall machen solltest: warten. Denn jeder Monat ohne Podcast ist ein Monat, in dem deine Wettbewerber die Chance haben, vorher im Ohr deiner Wunschkunden zu landen. FAQ zum Podcast für Unternehmen Wie viele Downloads braucht ein erfolgreicher Corporate Podcast Mittelstand? Im B2B reichen oft schon 50 bis 1.000 Downloads pro Folge aus, sofern du damit genau deine Wunschkunden erreichst. Reichweite ist nicht das Ziel – Relevanz ist es. Ein nischiger Maschinenbau-Unternehmenspodcast mit 600 Hörern pro Folge kann für deinen Vertrieb wertvoller sein als ein Mainstream-Format mit 50.000 Hörern, die nicht zu dir passen. Wie viel Zeit muss ich für einen Podcast für Unternehmen einplanen? Für eine Folge pro Woche solltest du maximal acht Stunden Aufwand pro Monat einplanen. Das ist weniger Zeit, als du für einen einzigen Außendiensttag aufwendest. Mit einem Profi-Partner für Schnitt und Post-Production reduziert sich dein eigener Aufwand auf das reine Aufnehmen. Welches Format funktioniert am besten, wenn ich einen B2B Podcast starten will? Kundeninterviews sind das absolute Top-Format. Du gewinnst gleichzeitig ein Testimonial, stärkst die Kundenbindung und sprichst die Lookalikes deines Kunden an. Daneben funktionieren CEO-Interviews zur Unternehmensgeschichte, Experteninterviews mit eigenen Mitarbeitern und How-to-Folgen, in denen du typische Einwände aus deiner Branche entkräftest. Welche Technik brauche ich, um einen Podcast für Unternehmen zu starten? Ein USB-Mikrofon ab 100 Euro (Rode NT-USB oder Shure MV7 Plus), eine kostenlose Recording-Software wie Riverside oder Zoom und ein Schnittprogramm wie Audacity oder Adobe Podcast genügen. Spotify for Creators hostet deinen Unternehmenspodcast kostenlos und verteilt ihn auf alle relevanten Plattformen inklusive Apple Podcasts. Soll ich im Podcast für Unternehmen meine Produkte oder Dienstleistungen pitchen? Auf keinen Fall. Klassisches Pitchen ist im Corporate Podcast kontraproduktiv und vertreibt dir die Hörer. Stattdessen lieferst du Mehrwert, erzählst Geschichten und zeigst Expertise. Der Verkauf passiert automatisch, weil Hörer dich als Experten wahrnehmen und Vertrauen aufbauen, bevor das erste Gespräch überhaupt stattgefunden hat. Anleitung: In 7 Schritten zu deinem Podcast für Unternehmen So startest du strukturiert und ohne Frust deinen eigenen Unternehmenspodcast – auch ohne technisches Vorwissen. Buy-in von der Geschäftsführung holen Pitch den Podcast für Unternehmen intern: wenig Aufwand, hoher Gain, langfristige Wirkung. Vermeide U-Boot-Aktionen und kläre Verantwortlichkeiten. Themen und Format definieren Sammle in einem Workshop 20 bis 30 Themen. Wähle ein Hauptformat (Interview, Solo, Mischung) und definiere deinen thematischen Nordstern. Technisches Setup einrichten USB-Mikrofon ab 100 Euro besorgen, Recording-Software (Riverside, Zoom) einrichten, Hosting bei Spotify for Creators registrieren. Erste 15 bis 20 Folgen vorproduzieren Nimm in einem Monat einen Stapel Folgen auf. Drei Viertel intern, ein Viertel mit Kunden oder Experten. So hast du Vorrat für die ersten Monate. Veröffentlichungsrhythmus festlegen Veröffentliche alle ein bis zwei Wochen eine Folge. Konstanz schlägt Perfektion. Plane mit Buffer oder ähnlichen Tools im Voraus. Mehrfachverwertung systematisieren Aus jeder Folge entstehen Blogartikel, LinkedIn-Posts, Newsletter, Reels und White Papers. Plane diesen Recycling-Prozess von Anfang an mit. Kontinuierlich optimieren und Feedback einholen Hör nach 10 Folgen rein, frag Kunden nach ihrer Meinung, optimiere Tonqualität und Themen. Die ersten Folgen sind nie perfekt – das ist normal. Deine Meinung ist gefragt Hast du selbst schon mit einem Podcast für dein Unternehmen experimentiert – oder schreckt dich der Aufwand noch ab? Was ist deine größte Hürde: die Technik, die Themenfindung oder einfach die Konstanz? Schreib mir auf LinkedIn und teile diesen Beitrag gerne, sobald er dir weitergeholfen hat. Ich freue mich auf deine Geschichte aus der Praxis.

Due to microphone problems, Patrick was unable to record additional material to match the format of later episodes.The "We Hate Uncle Lewis Club" is back in session for another deep dive into FRIDAY THE 13TH THE SERIES as we discuss "Hellowe'en".In what is perhaps the most chaotic episode of the show ever, the Curious Goods crew throws a Halloween shindig at the store only to have the party crashed by the vengeful ghost of Uncle Lewis. He's escaped from Hell for the night and has until dawn to transfer his soul into a new body and continue his reign of terror on Earth forever!You can expect:Back Alley Jack Traps!Bra Fruit!Troublesome Balls!Evil Little People!Black Magic Lovers' Spats!Glittery Headbands!Towering Hair!Refined Commentary & Scathing Snark from your hosts Patrick, Trae & Maya.The "Hellowe'en" episode of Friday the 13th-The Series is currently available here on YouTube.Hellowe'en was directed by Timothy Bond, written by Bill Taub and guest stars R.G. Armstrong as Uncle Lewis, Victoria Deslaurier as Evil Greta, Adrienne Pocock as Young Greta, David Matheson as Larry, Alan Watt as Howard, Braun McAsh as B.T. and Tom Melissis as Erik.Visit us at www.ScreamQueenz.comFollow us on FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE.Get access to THE FINAL REEL, "DAMN YOU, UNCLE LEWIS!" and all other Premium ScreamQueenz PATREON Content for as little as $5 a month. Find out more at www.Patreon.com/screamqueenzGet all your SCREAMQUEENZ MERCHANDISE and browse our entire catalog of hand-curated designs at SCREAMTEEZ. Visit www.screamqueenz.com/merchCAPTIVATE.FM is the only podcast host dedicated to helping your podcast grow. Try them out for free for 7 days at https://www.screamqueenz.com/captivateDon't settle for subpar sound. Get a free 7 day trial of SQUADCAST.FM - Remote Recordings For Professional Podcasters at https://www.screamqueenz.com/squadcastMentioned in this episode:Network Plug with musicThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

"There's no perfect portion of the podcast that you need to get clipped, try something else if it doesn't hit the right demographic."Niall Mackay sits down with Arielle Nissinblatt, Community Marketing Manager at Descript, to discuss the evolution of podcast editing and the growing importance of video content in podcasting. Arielle shares her journey in the podcasting industry, from starting a podcast recommendation newsletter to her current role at Descript.The conversation delves into the transformative impact of Descript on podcast editing, particularly its text-based audio transcription service and recent transition to video-based editing. Niall and Arielle explore the significance of creating short video clips for social media promotion and the relationship between these clips and podcast listenership. They also discuss upcoming features in Descript, including the integration with Squadcast for seamless remote recording and editing.Key Takeaways:Descript's text-based audio transcription revolutionized podcast editing The transition to video-based editing in Descript changed everything for podcasters Creating short video clips is crucial for social media promotion and brand awareness Video clips may not directly convert to podcast listeners, but they serve different marketing purposes Descript's B-roll feature adds dynamism to podcast videos effortlessly Send us a textEmail me (niall@sevenmillionbikes.com) or contact me on Seven Million Bikes Podcasts Facebook or Instagram to book your free Podcast Audit!Thanks to James Mastroianni from The Wrong Side Of Hollywood for the endorsement! Sign up for Descript now! Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation?Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr.I've been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, writing SEO articles to Canva designs and more!

For any entrepreneur, the most valuable currency to buy back is time. Yet many remain trapped, losing time with family and struggling to break free from the business.But today's guest has become the embodiment of building freedom through creativity, community, and leveraging advisory opportunities.Pat Flynn is the creator of Smart Passive Income, bestselling author of Will It Fly? and Superfans, advisor to top tech companies such as Teachable, Circle, SquadCast, and Riverside, and one of the most respected voices in online business. Since being laid off as an architect in 2008, he's built multiple 7-figure businesses, generating millions of podcast downloads, and launching a wildly successful Pokémon YouTube channel with almost 2 million subscribers. In this episode, Pat shares how he identifies winning opportunities, his Airport Test framework for evaluating business ideas, how advisory shares became one of his highest-ROI wealth builders, and how he's intentionally designed his life so that work supports family—not the other way around. In this episode, you'll learn: 1.) How Pat turned a layoff into a launchpad for building multiple passive income businesses.2.) A simple framework to evaluate business ideas before investing time or money.3.) Why advisory shares became one of his highest-leverage income streams—and the criteria he uses to decide which companies to work with.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/270Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Halloween! Join us for some a silly and spooky game, a dramatic reading about witches, and some questions from listeners! 0:04:35 - Q&A (Running Games) 0:41:50 - Spooky Poetry 0:50:30 - Q&A (Creating SCQ) 1:19:36 - Q&A (The Lore of SCQ) 1:38:10 - Spooky Gameshow Give us a shout at SCQ-371-LOUD! (SCQ-371-LOVE is the same number, if you like that better?) Mason Amadeus is a podcaster and all-terrain professional bodge technician. To find out what that means, check out his site. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Mentioned During the Show Take a look at our good freakin' website. Find us on Discord. Looking for a good TTRPG to play for Halloween? Check out Murderous Ghosts! Read "The Star Pattern", an essay about a pitfall of running games. Read more about Curse of Strahd, a well-known vampire Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Mason mentioned No Man's Sky? I don't remember the context, but hey, it looks fun! Want to read up on the SCQ lore Ty mentioned? Seasons The Wall The Circle Or just peruse our whole lore library! Want those podcasting tools we talked about? Reaper is a powerhouse editor that is free (but well worth the $60 they ask you to pay). Audacity is a great, simple, and free option. Squadcast.fm is good for recording podcasts remotely. Pinecast is a wonderful, reliable place to upload your podcast! It's been SCQ's home from the beginning. Use our referral code to get 40% off for 4 months: r-7098b2 YouTube's Creator Studio has free music and sound effects. Freesound.org has (surprise!) lots of free audio! So does Zapsplat! Storyblocks isn't free, but its what SCQ mostly uses nowadays. Krotos has a pretty good free library, plus tons of paid ones. Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Voicemail or Text: SCQ-371-LOUD Additional Credits Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!

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This year's Podcast Movement convention marked a clear turning point in the evolution of the podcasting industry. I've been attending this event since 2018, and it has always been a valuable space for independent creators like us. But now, the shift toward corporate interests is more evident than ever. With the merger of Podcast Movement and Sounds Profitable, and the major announcement that the 2026 event will move from its usual summer schedule to New York City in September, it's clear the focus is shifting toward advertisers and industry execs. While this move might serve the broader industry well, it raises valid concerns for independent creators who may be priced out or feel sidelined.In a candid conversation with Tom Webster and James Cridland, I asked for clarity on where indie podcasters stand. Tom acknowledged that not everyone will fit into the new model, but there will still be space carved out for us. So while we're keeping an eye on how this transition plays out, we're also considering events like Podfest, which may better cater to creators.One of the most actionable takeaways came from producer Jay Yow, who stressed the importance of wearing headphones while recording. It's not just a technical recommendation—it's essential for clean audio. Poor sound can sabotage a good show, especially on remote platforms like Riverside or Squadcast. His argument? If Taylor Swift can wear headphones on camera, so can we.We also revisited the ongoing debate between video and audio podcasting. While video is great for discovery—especially on YouTube—audio remains the foundation. As Johnny Podcasts puts it: audio is your shoes, video is your socks. You can skip socks, but you can't skip shoes. Resources should go to audio first, especially since many YouTube “viewers” are actually just listening in the background.The biggest research insight came from Hal Rood and Tim Bronsil's "The Podcast Study," who revealed that most listeners focus on just three main podcasts, spending 75% of their time with their favorite. To stand out, we need to avoid wasting those critical first 30 seconds of our show. Open strong, skip the fluff, and immediately give listeners a reason to stick around. It's what separates a casual listener from a loyal one.Rob Walch of Libsyn reminded us again that shortcuts like “buying downloads” are scams. Real growth takes time, and authenticity matters more than inflated numbers. Despite claims of 4.6 million podcasts, only around 354,000 are active. The space is wide open if we're consistent and committed.Finally, we dove into SEO and PSO strategies. SEO helps our episodes show up in search results, while PSO focuses on discoverability within platforms like Apple and Spotify. To win at both, we need smart titling, backlinking, frequent publishing, and full show notes on our websites.All in all, the industry is changing fast—but with the right tools and mindset, there's still room for independent voices like ours to thrive. Find jag on social media @JAGPodcastProductions or online at JAGPodcastProductions.com

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The Catholic School Shooting- What we know. What can we do to prevent this?? Check out our sponsors!! Elevated Silence (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!!) https://elevatedsilence.com/ Tasty Gains (promo code ANTIHERO for 20% off!!) https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com GhostBed (use link for 10% off!!) GhostBed.com/ANTIHERO Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Payne and Josh Burton join the boys for an epic Thursday Night Squadcast!! Scott is a retired FBI Undercover Agent and Josh is a former Ranger/Delta Force Operator who now owns Elevated Operator!! Check out our sponsors!! Elevated Silence (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% %off!!) https://elevatedsilence.com/ Tasty Gains (promo code ANTIHERO for 20 off!!) https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com GhostBed (use link for 10% off!!) GhostBed.com/ANTIHERO Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The boys are joined by Justin from Donut Shop Podcast and Brenin from BJJ COPS to dive deep into Tony Aguilar's claim to have witnessed war crimes by the IDF and his claim that he received a Silver Star... Check out our sponsors!! Elevated Silence https://elevatedsilence.com/ Tasty Gains (promo code ANTIHERO for 20% off!!) https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com GhostBed (use link for 10% off!!) GhostBed.com/ANTIHERO Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ATF legend Billy Queen joins the boys to pay honor to fallen cops... Check out our sponsors!! Tasty Gains (promo code ANTIHERO for 20% off!!) https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com GhostBed (use link for 10% off!!) GhostBed.com/ANTIHERO Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys pay tribute to Ozzy and Hogan...and of course TK is in the headlines again lol... Check out our sponsors!! Tasty Gains (promo code ANTIHERO for 20% off!!) https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com GhostBed (use link for 10% off!!) GhostBed.com/ANTIHERO Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 257 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy delivers Part 5 of the Podcast Playbook series, focused on choosing the right hosting and recording tools to launch, grow, and monetize your podcast. He breaks down the often-confusing world of podcast technology, sharing hard-earned insights from producing over 250 episodes. Kelly offers a detailed, no-fluff comparison of the top hosting platforms—including Captivate, Buzzsprout, and Libsyn—emphasizing the importance of selecting a tool that fits both your current needs and long-term growth. He also highlights why a proper hosting platform is the backbone of your show, how AI tools are reshaping the landscape, and why podcast websites are essential for brand control.Shifting into recording software, Kelly outlines a comprehensive list of both AI-driven and manual options—from Descript and Adobe Podcast to Riverside.fm and Adobe Audition—giving creators the flexibility to choose tools that align with their workflow and technical comfort. He stresses that there is no perfect solution, only the one that works best for your goals and process. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned podcaster, this episode is packed with clarity, guidance, and behind-the-scenes wisdom to help you avoid the common tech pitfalls and set yourself up for long-term success. Part 6 will cover stepping up to the mic with confidence—mindset, planning, and recording your first episode.Key Takeaways: 1. Your hosting platform is the backbone of your podcast—it stores your content, distributes it, and tracks your analytics.2. Don't chase the cheapest or flashiest hosting option—choose one that matches your growth goals and workflow.3. All hosting platforms work... until they don't. Expect to pivot as your show evolves, and that's completely normal.4. AI tools in podcast hosting can save hours per week by auto-generating titles, show notes, and audiograms—use them.5. Your podcast website matters—it's your show's digital home and a platform you actually control.6. There's no best recording software—only the best one for your comfort level, tech skills, and editing style.7. Platforms like Descript, Alitu, and Adobe Podcast simplify editing and cleanup using AI for those new to audio production.8. Tools like Riverside.fm and Squadcast offer pro-level remote recording with local audio that avoids internet issues.9. Manual editing in Adobe Audition or Audacity gives unmatched control for creators who want to master their sound.10. Podcasting is an iterative process—set yourself up for long-term success by thinking beyond your first episode.Companies mentioned in this episode: Capital Business Development Captivate FM Buzzsprout Transistor Libsyn Podbean Spotify rss.com RedCircle CoHost Simplecast Megaphone PodPage PodcastPage IO Descript Alitu Adobe Podcast Podcastle Clean Voice AI Adobe Audition Riverside.fm Squadcast Zencast Audacity GarageBand Links referenced in this episode:capitalbd.cakellykennedyofficial.com/thecatalystclub

The boys are joined by Buccaneers Payne Durham and former Special Forces Casey Hildreth to break down videos and talk current events!! Check out our sponsors!! Tasty Gains https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com GhostBed (use link for 10% off!!) GhostBed.com/ANTIHERO Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The boys talk about current events and the greatest country that ever was or will be. Let's gooo! Murica!! Check out our sponsors!! Tasty Gains https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Howard, JTAC and real estate guru, joins the boys for some cigars and Tim Kennedy talk... Check out our sponsors!! Tasty Gains https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Middle East going to set off WW3?? Eddie Gallagher joins the buys for some cigars, beers, and questions! Check out our sponsors!! Tasty Gains https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riots across the country, cities burning, roads blocked. Here we go again! Check out our sponsors!! Tasty Gains https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are joined by the undercover legend Jay Dobyns! And what's all this Tier 1 drama?? Check out our sponsors!! Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Flatline Fiber Co. (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!) https://flatlinefiberco.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Anderson joins the boys to talk current events and breakdown videosCheck out our sponsors!! Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Edwards of Greenline Tactical joins the boys to break down current events and viral videos! Check out our sponsors!! Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pro Palestine college protests and the Memphis acquittal!! All this and more... Check out our sponsors!! Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Hasenauer (Special Forces PA) and Copville join the Live!! Too much DEI hiring going on... Check out our sponsors!! Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Refracted Wolf Apparel (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://refractedwolfapparel.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The OG Narco Steve Murphy joins the boys for a good time! Check out our sponsors!! Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Brotherhood Blades (promo code ANTIHERO10 for 10% off!) https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Refracted Wolf Apparel (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://refractedwolfapparel.com/ First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Intel has appointed Lip Butan as its new CEO, effective March 18th, following a tumultuous period marked by a 54% drop in share prices and the ousting of former CEO Pat Gelsinger. Butan, a seasoned tech investor and former CEO of Keynes Design Systems, is expected to revitalize Intel's fortunes and navigate its controversial Foundry strategy aimed at expanding manufacturing capabilities. Investors reacted positively to his appointment, with Intel's stock price rising over 11% in after-hours trading. Butan's leadership is seen as crucial for Intel to compete in the semiconductor market, particularly in smartphone and AI chip sectors.In the realm of cybersecurity, SailPoint has expanded its Managed Service Provider program to make identity security solutions more accessible to smaller enterprises, addressing the increasing threats targeting vulnerable identities. This initiative allows businesses to onboard identity security as a fundamental function, focusing on entry-level use cases while providing pathways for future growth. Meanwhile, TeamViewer has launched its first integrated solution with One E, enhancing digital workspace experiences through improved device monitoring and secure remote connectivity.SolarWinds has announced its acquisition of Squadcast, a company specializing in incident response solutions, to bolster its capabilities in managing complex IT environments. This merger aims to streamline incident response and improve operational resilience for IT professionals. Additionally, Verizon Business has introduced a new security service called Trusted Connection, which enhances cybersecurity by implementing continuous verification of access to devices, networks, and cloud applications, addressing the significant risks posed by stolen credentials.A recent study by the Tao Center for Digital Journalism has raised concerns about the reliability of generative AI search tools, revealing that over 60% of citations provided by these tools are incorrect. This highlights the urgent need for better evaluation and citation practices in AI-powered searches. Furthermore, research from Harvard Business Review indicates that while AI can enhance executive decision-making, it requires active human engagement to avoid critical blind spots. The findings suggest that companies must find the right balance between human oversight and AI capabilities to optimize decision-making processes. Four things to know today 00:00 Intel Bets on New CEO Lip-Bu Tan—Will the Foundry Gamble Pay Off?04:47 Big Security Moves: SailPoint, SolarWinds, and Verizon Roll Out New Solutions—Here's What They Mean07:59 Think AI Search Is Reliable? 60% of Its Citations Are Wrong09:14 AI in the Boardroom? A New Study Says It's Helping—But Not Without Risks  Supported by:  https://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorship  Event: : https://www.nerdiocon.com/ All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

Take a Network Break! This week we’re joined by guest analyst Tom Hollingsworth of The Futurum Group. We start with red alerts from Broadcom on multiple vulnerabilities and an emergency patch from Cisco for its Webex platform. In tech news we discuss SolarWinds’ acquisition of Squadcast and how it fits into the SolarWinds portfolio, Aviatrix’s... Read more »

Take a Network Break! This week we’re joined by guest analyst Tom Hollingsworth of The Futurum Group. We start with red alerts from Broadcom on multiple vulnerabilities and an emergency patch from Cisco for its Webex platform. In tech news we discuss SolarWinds’ acquisition of Squadcast and how it fits into the SolarWinds portfolio, Aviatrix’s... Read more »

Take a Network Break! This week we’re joined by guest analyst Tom Hollingsworth of The Futurum Group. We start with red alerts from Broadcom on multiple vulnerabilities and an emergency patch from Cisco for its Webex platform. In tech news we discuss SolarWinds’ acquisition of Squadcast and how it fits into the SolarWinds portfolio, Aviatrix’s... Read more »

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Surprise! Hey there folks, this week Kross was fortunate enough to get to interview Joel Daniel Phillips, and talk to him about his path through art, his work with Joe Abercrombie, Pierce Brown, and VE Schwab, AND a little bit about The Devils! We also get some exclusive thoughts about new projects coming down the pipe... including something fun with Red Rising. A small apology for the audio quality- Squadcast somehow failed to capture the audio quality, but with some wizardry from Andrew and Kross, we were able to recover it and make it work, all in record time. This is a unique episode is the way that it is also the first episode that we've recorded on video. We'll be sharing that early next week, so that you can get excellent looks at each of the prints that he shared within the conversation, and more. Beyond that, be sure to check out the merch drop that Lit Escalates has going for special editions of The Devils, and more! Next week, our friend Adam steps back in to lead the show, and Krossland through discussing Becky Chambers Monk and Robot duology. Don't worry- only another week or so until we return back to The Heroes. See you then. Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/243-joel-daniel-phillips-discussing-the-devils-lit-escalates-and-his-journey-through-art