Episodes

Just like anything, a podcast needs a good foundation in order to thrive. An active podcast mission statement is exactly that. Kevin Batstone and Arthur Rawe from the Discussion Combustion Podcast join Tracy Hazzard to talk about their mission statement and its key contribution to surpassing 100 episodes. From just a couple of guys having beers and talking about life to now having guests from all walks of life, it's their core mission that has helped attract and retain their audience. Get to kno...

Transforming a niche podcast into a successful podcast may seem like a lot of work, but it is possible, and we will show you how. In this episode, Tracy Hazzard sits down for a lively interview with Dr. Joe Sallustio, a leader in higher education and one of the hosts of The EdUp Experience. Dr. Sallustio talks about how their podcast started, and how their show has changed over time. He shares the things they have done and accomplished with their podcast and he talks about engagement and monetiz...

Are you waiting for the right time to start your podcast, or are you limiting your potential podcast power? In today’s episode, Tracy Hazzard is joined by Diann Wingert, a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs and the host of The Driven Women Podcast. Diann shares how she stopped limiting herself and pursued what is now a successful podcast and coaching business. She talks about her fair share of self-inflicted bumps on the road and enlightens with helpful tips on how to overco...

Celebrating podcast success in this 100th episode of The Binge Factor, Tracy Hazzard pays tribute to the 24 most memorable podcasters they’ve had on the show so far. Discover who made Tracy’s best guest list. From the funniest, the most fearless, and the best edutainer to the most unexpectedly interesting and original, learn why these podcasters and their podcasts are worth your while. Who knows, you might walk away with a gem of a tip or two you can use to grow your show and find your binge fac...

Finding your audience is important for podcasting. It doesn’t matter if they listen to every episode, as long as they fit your message. Networking and relationship building has been something Laura Meyer practiced for a really long time. After the closing of some of her companies, she was at a loss. But with the power of relationships, she was able to bounce back and come online stronger than ever. Laura is now the co-founder and CEO of The Advance Women’s Network and is also the host of the pod...

Podcasting has come to the point where you can talk about anything. Whatever it is, there is a big community of people behind it, that are willing to go into your show. This is the case with the Peloton fitness community. Crystal O'Keefe is one half of the hosting duo at The Clip Out Podcast. In this conversation with Tracy Hazzard, learn why Crystal and her husband, Tom O’Keefe decided to make a podcast on such a niche topic – Peloton. Discover how co-hosting makes things easier, how active the...

As the podcasting industry continues to grow, it has become even more important to rise against the tide. One sure way to do that is by becoming a good podcast host, one who not only speaks well but also has the staying power to continue to inspire and impart their message. So what are the qualities that make a person a good host? Well, let’s find out! In this episode of The Binge Factor, our host Tracy Hazzard interviews author, change agent, and founder of CoronaTV, Joseph Jaffe. Joseph shares...

People react differently to the challenges life throws at them and for Kala MacDonald, dealing with losing both her younger brothers to suicide was heartbreaking, to say the least, but it got her to start a nonprofit podcast, Yoga To Cope. She joins Tracy Hazzard to share her story and how yoga helped her deal with her own traumatic experience, which is the inspiration to open Yoga To Cope, a non-profit organization that provides an array of yoga-based resources to help people cope with trauma, ...

Dr. Yishai Barkhordari, a consultant to entrepreneurs and leaders, a licensed psychologist, and the host of The Business Couch with Dr. Yishai, joins Tracy Hazzard to talk about how he analyzes his podcast’s success and adapts to create more impact. He leverages his background in psychology to understand his guests more and dig deeper into the human side of the business. Through creating and building relationships with his guests, he is able to delve into their minds and share their stories of f...

K-pod is a Korean American podcast that invites people from different industries to talk about their creative background, their lives and how they became successful in their careers. Tracy Hazzard sits with Catherine Hong and Juliana Sohn, the ladies behind K-pod to talk about how they manage the work, what inspired them to start this podcast and many more. Catherine and Juliana share that they wanted to feature people from the Korean community, especially the Korean Americans who are successful...

Everyone thinks that they can start their own podcast. Fast forward five months later, and they haven’t even bought microphones yet. Starting a podcast takes a lot of dedication, from finding guests to the research. It can all be a hassle if you’re not really serious about it. Learn from Justin Peters, host of The Struggle is Real with Justin Peters, how he started because of his love for learning and research. Also, learn how he found his target audience demographic and adjust his podcast to ta...

Many podcasters give huge attention to which guest to invite and topics to explore for each episode. While these are essential elements, one important factor in production must never be neglected: podcast IP. Joining Tracy Hazzard is Media Intellectual Property Attorney Alexia Bedat to discuss how podcasters can protect and take full ownership of their work, particularly the audio. Alexia explains the importance of the term "work for hire" in outsourcing contracts, securing partnerships with oth...

Noticing that most dogs are getting sicker and living shorter lives, Krista Karpowich made it a mission to bring experts and dog enthusiasts together in a committed community to enhance the bond with our dogs, help them live longer, and be as happy and healthy as possible. In this episode, she joins Tracy Hazzard to talk about The Wag Out Loud Pawdcast, a show dedicated to canine health, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. Krista discusses how she turned her passion into one of the Top Dog podcast...

Often, great coaches work from the heart, especially since coaching is such an intimate practice where people choose to be vulnerable with you. Louis Morris has made the heart the center of his coaching business. Through his podcast, The Heart Matters, he has been helping people who want to have it all in their relationships, including their spiritual lives. In this episode, he joins Tracy Hazzard for on-air coaching to gain insights on how to irresistibly make the podcast focus of a coaching bu...

Aside from podcasters having to maintain their own engaging show, another important task they must also dive into is getting guesting opportunities to other podcasts. Since this calls for proper planning and research, Mark Herschberg shares his secrets in honing his podcast guest skills. Joining Tracy Hazzard, the best-selling author of The Career Toolkit talks about how he successfully secured guesting stints in 99 different interviews, all without landing into a show that doesn't align with hi...

Few podcasters have the same caliber as Lou Diamond. As the host of Thrive LOUD and three other shows, this diamond of a podcaster has got to be one of the most prolific in the industry. Known as the Master Connector, Lou is also a whiz when it comes to using his shows to build powerful connections and partnerships. This is just one of the literal diamonds that you are going to get out of this episode as Tracy Hazzard brings him in for a fun and wide-ranging conversation. Nailing down some of th...

Starting your platform can be a challenging undertaking, especially if you are starting to grow your following. Gathering leadership advice through podcasts is one of the trending go-to inspirations for leaders today, if you are preparing to choose the said path, you need to plan everything on the whiteboard thoroughly. In this episode, Melanie Parish, an executive coach and founder of Experimental Leader Academy, shares her strategies and a clear blueprint on brand development and leadership fo...

When you look at the different podcast niches for women, one of the striking observations is how many tackle the struggles of having that work-life balance, of being a mompreneur. But what if you're an entrepreneur but not a mom? Where do you turn to? Raphie Wagner is tired of reading, seeing, and hearing all the mompreneur stuff out there. So she started her own podcast called Not a Momma Life Podcast. In this episode, she joins Tracy Hazzard to talk about her podcasting journey, offering great...

With a lot of podcast shows today, especially during this time of everything virtual, many of them undergo the process of podfading. Some may not be that visible as usual, while others are now completely gone without any update. Tracy Hazzard sits down with Brodie Welch of A Healthy Curiosity Podcast to discuss the right way to podfading without coming as a failure or leaving your followers hanging. Brodie shares how she took a breather from managing her podcast after releasing more than 200 epi...

Being a podcast host is a long, winding game that can get a bit challenging and uncomfortable for many. But by embracing the risks and being comfortable with the difficulties ahead, anyone can make it big in this ever-growing industry. Unraveling the secrets of podcasting career success with Tracy Hazzard is her social media advisor and the co-host of This Might Get Uncomfortable, Whitney Lauritsen. Together, they discuss the best application to use to achieve high-quality audio, the proper way ...

Many people quit their podcasting journey even before they had begun for fear of producing something that isn’t perfect. However, many successful podcasters will attest that there is never a perfect first episode, or even the next ones right after. Showing the ups and downs of being a podcaster, Tracy Hazzard talks to Rick Jordan, a nationally recognized voice on cybersecurity business and ethics and the host of All In with Rick Jordan, to have his take and advice on why purposeful commitment is...

One of the common things that hold people back from podcasting is the technical part of it. Just thinking about the amount of time and effort put into setting it up, editing, and booking guests is enough to send them running away. But what a waste of wisdom that is! Tracy Hazzard brings over to this episode Amy Schmidt, the host of Fearlessly Facing Fifty, to, like the name of her show, inspire us to see past our podcast tech fear so we can impart the insights that could help those who need it. ...

Whether you’re a host or a guest, podcasting is always about your brand. Jeremy Slate, the Founder of Command Your Brand and host of Create Your Own Life, has been a constant presence in both sides of the mic. As a host, he has put out over 800 episodes, featuring guests of such caliber that will leave your jaw dropping. On the other hand, he also makes it a habit to appear in three to five podcasts as a guest. How does he do all of these, among other things that have made his show one of the wo...

A funnel isn't just a one-way thing. It’s more of a pipeline when it flows both ways. Successful podcaster Bree Noble has multiple shows going on that feed off each other and serve musicians in different but valuable ways - Women of Substance, Female Entrepreneur Musician, and The Profitable Musician show. With her in-depth knowledge of the industry, Bree’s shows continue to have success and move forward. On today’s podcast, she joins Tracy Hazzard to share how she handles keeping three shows go...