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Bio of Michelle NezatMichelle Nezat is the host of the More Than a Song podcast and has been podcasting since 2014. A marketer by education and trade, she recently released her first novel, "A Seat at the Table" where the main character is a young marketing entrepreneur...write what you know! She is passionate about helping others discover and meditate on God's Word for themselves which is what drives the content of her podcast and her novel. but is always up to help others enter the podcasting world as a way to pay it forward for those who have helped her along the way.
What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Who is Michelle Nezat
01:25 Her Podcast Journey Starting in 2014
05:20 Overcoming Copyright of Music on your Podcast
07:15 Different Podcast Hosting Platforms
09:45 Dynamic Inserts
11:05 Do not accept the Nasty Comments
13:55 Getting diferent * Reviews is not a bad thing
#53 Podcast Secrets that will help your show Grow - Marianne Hickman
Season 3 · Episode 53
Sunday, February 1, 2026 • Duration 01:03:37
Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business.
Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business.From being a single mom on food stamps to running a thriving business with her husband and raising six incredible children, Marianne knows firsthand the power of crafting a message that moves people to action.Through her programs Marianne equips her clients with the tools to own the stage, deliver unforgettable presentations, and turn those moments into measurable results.
What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Who is Marianne Hickman
01:18 What she covers on her Podcast
#43 The Podcast Mixer You Need for Professional Sound
Season 2 · Episode 43
Sunday, October 19, 2025 • Duration 16:51
My friend Chris Ryan shows how to use a podcast mixer.
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#42 What Mista Yu Wishes You Knew About Podcasting Success
Season 2 · Episode 42
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 45:20
Yusef Marshall (Mista Yu) is a seasoned coach and mentor who is best known for being an exceptional leader and teacher in the areas of family life, discipleship, and developing leaders in ministry, community, and in the corporate world.
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Bio of Yusef Marshall (Mista Yu)
Yusef Marshall (Mista Yu) is a seasoned coach and mentor who is best known for being an exceptional leader and teacher in the areas of family life, discipleship, and developing leaders in ministry, community, and in the corporate world. He will tell you that he is a "jack of all trades" and a "wearer of many hats" but the one thing Mista Yu desires to master is how to lead himself well. If there was a passion that Mista Yu holds most dear, it would be helping people locate purpose and realize their full potential while they are still here.
What we Discussed:
0:16 Who is Yusef Marshall (Mista Yu)
01:01 Where did My Yu come from
#41 Do you have the X Factor with a Podcast - Bogdan Bratis
Season 2 · Episode 41
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 01:08:00
Bogdan Bratis is a podcast producer, entrepreneur, marketing expert, and musician based in Glasgow, UK. Since 2019, he has been shaping the podcasting industry by helping businesses and content creators turn their ideas into successful shows.
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Bio of Bogdan BratisBogdan Bratis is a podcast producer, entrepreneur, marketing expert, and musician based in Glasgow, UK. Since 2019, he has been shaping the podcasting industry by helping businesses and content creators turn their ideas into successful shows. He is the founder of Saspod, a global podcast production company with a mission to make podcasts work. Under Bogdan’s leadership, Saspod has grown into a six-figure business without any external investment and has played a behind-the-scenes role in the production of hundreds of podcasts worldwide.Bogdan’s journey into media began with his passion for music. At just 17, he reached the finals of X Factor Romania in 2013, gaining overnight national recognition. He went on to pursue a full-time career in music, and in 2019, earned a BA in Popular Music Production from Southampton Solent University.In 2025, he launched his own podcast, The Pod Files — a show where guests talk about the Creator Economy and share actionable insights on how content marketing can drive business growth and deliver real ROI
#40 Preventing Podcast Fade & Know where to Host Your Show - Tommy Serafinski
Season 2 · Episode 40
Sunday, September 7, 2025 • Duration 50:06
Tommy Serafinski is an outdoorsman, podcaster and speaker. He talks and writes about nature, conservation and outdoor activities.
I am an outdoorsman, podcaster and speaker. I talk and write about nature, conservation and outdoor activities.I am particularly interested in wildlife and human-wildlife interactions. I enjoy reading scientific papers on those subjects as much as being outdoors weathering the elements and getting first-hand experiences.
What we Discussed:
0:14 Who is Tommy Serafinski
0:45 Why He moved from Poland to Ireland
02:25 His Podcasts and what he covers
04:45 Keeping the Energie levels up doing 10 shows in 3 days
06:55 Show talking about Wolves and Shark fishing
08:35 Recording Outside
10:30 If recording outside the noises can be an advantage
#39 Podcasts Can Help Promote Your Published Book - Terry Whalin
Season 2 · Episode 39
Saturday, August 30, 2025 • Duration 56:46
Terry Whalin worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing.
W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk--as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books through traditional publishers in a wide range of topics from children’s books to biographies to co-authored books. Over 20 years ago, in eleven days, Terry wrote a diet book called First Place by Carole Lewis which has sold over 100,000 copies. Terry’s newest book is 10 Publishing Myths, Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed (Morgan James Publishing). Tonight, everyone can get a physical copy of 10 Publishing Myths for only $10 including the shipping plus it comes with over $200 of free bonuses. You can get this special offer at publishingoffer.com He is a popular speaker and teacher at numerous writers’ conferences and an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Terry and his wife, Christine, live in Southern California.
What we Discussed:
00:15 Who is Terry Whalin
01:18 What is an Acquisitions Editor
#38 The Follow up Ninja - Marc Rodill
Season 2 · Episode 38
Saturday, August 16, 2025 • Duration 49:36
Marc Rodill, host of 10-Minute Ecom Success, is an affiliate marketer turned passive revenue consultant for ecommerce businesses. His unique take on marketing helps his clients add exceptional results to their bottom line.
Marc Rodill, host of 10-Minute Ecom Success, is an affiliate marketer turned passive revenue consultant for ecommerce businesses. His unique take on marketing helps his clients add exceptional results to their bottom line.After losing everything after Hurricane Ian, he stumbled his way into bootstrapping $4.7 million dollars for a client in 16 months where he made a radical marketing discovery, and learned that working with established online businesses to increase their customer value was a lot more fun and rewarding than hiding behind his computer on his own.Today his mission is to help ecommerce business owners identify the tiny hinges that swing big doors in their businesses to increase their profitability. His approach is to interview leading ecommerce experts on the most profitable methods and strategies they use to grow and scale online businesses so that other ecommerce business owners can model and duplicate their success.For PodFather listeners who own an ecommerce business, the entire interview series is available for free and you can sign up at 10MinuteEcomSuccess.com/PodFather where each leading ecommerce expert guides you through their single most powerful tip, technique or strategy that produces the best results.
What we Discussed:
00:15 Who is Marc Rodill
#37 Maxwell Ivey The Blind Blogger Reveals Top Accessibility Secrets
Season 2 · Episode 37
Thursday, August 7, 2025 • Duration 01:06:48
Maxwell Ivey shares his knowledge and years of experience through writing, speaking, consulting, and podcasting.
Maxwell, known as the blind blogger, has been educating people about the need for accessibility since building his first website brokering used amusement park & carnival rides in 2007. Back then accessibility was so nonexistent that he had to teach hismelf to code html just to get online. He believes those early challenges help him show empathy towards the challenges for designers & developers trying to be more inclusive. He shares his knowledge and years of experience through writing, speaking, consulting, and podcasting. And he believes that accessibility isn't just the right thing to do but it is in everyone's best interest.
What we Discussed:
00:15 Who is Maxwell Ivey
01:15 Ensure that you capture a massive audience of those with a Disability
05:20 Using your Hearing to know who a person is
08:00 How did he learn HTML wile Blind
11:20 When did the Blind Blogger Start
Jen Hardy’s Top YouTube Podcast Tips Revealed
Season 2 · Episode 36
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 • Duration 55:51
Jen Hardy is a bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, media creator, and sought-after keynote speaker. With 30 years of speaking experience, she developed PowerFrame Messaging—a dynamic framework that helps leaders, speakers, and content creators craft messages that captivate, inspire, and drive action.
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Bio of Jen HardyJen Hardy is a bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, media creator, and sought-after keynote speaker. With 30 years of speaking experience, she developed PowerFrame Messaging—a dynamic framework that helps leaders, speakers, and content creators craft messages that captivate, inspire, and drive action.Hosting The Jen Hardy Show on YouTube and the Fabulous Over 50 Podcast has earned her Broadcast of the Year and Podcast of the Year, captivating millions with her authentic storytelling and bold vision. With 5 published books, including her latest bestseller on YouTube success, Jen continues to inspire creators to make their mark.As the Founder and CEO of Hardy House Media, Jen leads a family-run enterprise dedicated to producing empowering content for creators and entrepreneurs. Home is a beautiful barrier island in Florida, where she lives with her husband, Dave—her biggest fan and the producer of her award-winning shows.Together, they’ve raised seven amazing children, five of whom are grown and thriving, while homeschooling their youngest two. Whether enjoying the island breeze or brainstorming new content ideas with Dave, Jen’s life is a celebration of family, creativity, and determination.
What we Discussed:
00:20 Who is Jen Hardy
01:50 How she created a positive studio
03:45 Interviewing the Authors
04:22 Let People know who you would like to Interview
05:25 Use different Social media to contact people
06:06 Use Threads for your Podcast
10:54 Improving your YouTube
14:40 Batch Recording
17:17 Should you put the Number of the episode on your Podcast
19:43 Don't Start a Podcast unless you commit to 2000 Episodes
21:35 What is the Platform Lemonade
23:00 Figuring out Tik Tok
26:23 You do not know what will go virual
27:30 Be aware of companies promising Virual Videos
29:20 People pay to make them appear on Forbes and videos
33:05 Do not think that you need Millions of downloads
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