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In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Amanda Chils, a trauma therapist who created "Exhale and Release," a private podcast program specifically designed for first responders dealing with complex trauma. Amanda faces a critical decision: should she sell directly to individual first responders or pursue corporate contracts with Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that could reach hundreds of thousands of people? Discover the stark differences between B2B and B2C messaging, the corporate compliance challenges that can reshape your entire offer, and why sometimes the most impactful solution isn't always the most scalable one.   Topics Covered The challenge of serving first responders through traditional vs. corporate channelsKey messaging differences between EAP decision-makers and individual first respondersCorporate compliance requirements that can fundamentally change your program structureWhy live coaching components may be incompatible with EAP licensing agreementsHow to position audio content as a delivery advantage rather than just a preferenceThe importance of stats, facts, and stories in corporate sales presentationsPrivacy concerns and utilization tracking in corporate mental health programs Links Mentioned https://www.exhaleandrelease.com/home131191?_atid=SsKhfRWlibD7LR0sornVhMVqhoxCo2 More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this coaching episode, we work with Dr. Javier Carlin, founder of the Hidden Revenue Company and creator of the Sales Breakthrough System. Discover how Javier transitioned from physical therapy to helping sales professionals overcome the 95% of mental blocks that hold them back from peak performance. We explore his unique approach to creating a private podcast that serves as a daily ritual system, complete with morning routines, evening resets, and mindset priming techniques designed to help salespeople achieve consistent results. Topics Covered Transitioning from free to paid private podcast strategiesCreating daily ritual content that encourages repeat listeningUsing private podcasts for pre-call anxiety and mindset workStructuring a 5-episode series for maximum engagementImplementing listener tags and dynamic content for reactivationSetting up automated email sequences to increase consumptionUsing super listener scores to identify hot leadsCreating visual tutorials to improve subscription rates Links Mentioned Website: https://hiddenrevenue.co/Sales Breakthrough System: https://salesbreakthroughsystem.com/register  More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this coaching episode, Lindsay works with Cepee Tabibian, founder of She Hit Refresh, to optimize her private podcast strategy for her membership community. Cepee helps women over 30 move abroad, particularly American women relocating to Europe. Discover practical strategies for improving membership engagement, creating compelling audio lead magnets, and using private podcasts to reduce churn while building stronger connections with busy, mobile audiences. Topics Covered Current private podcast implementation for membership replaysStrategies to increase subscription rates and engagementEmail deliverability solutions and reminder sequencesCreating audio companions for existing PDF lead magnetsDeveloping an "Ultimate Guide" audio series as a lead magnetUsing private podcasts for re-engagement campaignsAdvanced features like dynamic content and listener segmentationPrioritizing implementation steps for maximum impact Links mentioned: Move Abroad Masterclass (30+) shehitrefresh.com/masterclassVisa Guide to Living in Europe shehitrefresh.com/visaguideFree Move Abroad Guide shehitrefresh.com/moveabroadguideWebsite shehitrefresh.comInstagraminstagram.com/shehitrefreshMove Abroad Membership: https://shehitrefresh.com/lounge More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this case study episode, we explore Erin Kelly's approach to audio summits that completely flips the traditional summit model. As CEO and co-founder of MemberVault, Erin shares how she's run three different types of audio summits using Hello Audio, each designed to maximize results while keeping her calendar completely clear. Discover how asynchronous audio summits can drive significant list growth, revenue, and strategic partnerships while being easier for both hosts and speakers to manage.   Topics Covered Three different audio summit formats and their unique benefitsAsynchronous speaker management using MemberVault and Hello AudioThe sweet spot of 10-13 speakers for optimal resultsRevenue generation strategies including lifetime passes and affiliate programsAutomation systems for speaker onboarding and follow-upContent consumption patterns across different audio formatsLong-term traffic generation through evergreen summit content Links Mentioned Website: https://membervault.co/Free trial: https://membervault.co/free Community: https://m.facebook.com/groups/membervault More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore how Michelle Grosser, a nervous system and somatics coach, transformed her business using a private podcast lead magnet. Discover how she attracted nearly 3,000 leads, built a waitlist of 130+ women, and now fills her quarterly group coaching program through personal video invites—all while transitioning from running a law firm to full-time coaching.   Topics Covered Creating a simple, direct private podcast lead magnet strategyThe five-part "Heal Your Burnout" private podcast structureUsing private podcasts when guesting on other showsEmail nurture sequences that support private podcast consumptionConverting private podcast listeners to program waitlistsReplacing webinars with personal video invites for program salesFuture plans for Q&A private podcasts and somatic playlistsRepurposing public podcast content into targeted private feeds Links Mentioned Instagram: http://www.michellegrosser.com/burnoutHeal Your Burnout private podcast: http://www.michellegrosser.com/burnout More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore Michelle Pontvert's approach to hosting online events using private podcasts. Discover how this "easy events enthusiast" created a 33-contributor audio event in just 34 hours, achieved an 872-person listen-through rate, and saw a 40% uptick in overall business sales. Learn why Michelle chose audio over traditional summit formats and how she designed an experience that benefits hosts, collaborators, and listeners equally.   Topics Covered Why audio-only events create better experiences for all partiesThe 34-hour event creation process from pitch to launchOutreach strategies that resulted in 33 out of 42 people saying yesUsing 30-60 day access periods instead of traditional 24-hour urgencyRe-engagement strategies for existing email subscribersNative integrations between Thrive Cart, Kit, and Hello AudioFollow-up email sequences to maintain engagement over extended periods Links Mentioned Website: http://www.michellepontvert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepontvertFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.pontvertwww.michellepontvert.com/event-debrief More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore messaging mentor Ellie Kime's unique approach to private podcasting with her "choose your own adventure" lead magnet. Discover how she created a self-segmenting audio experience that helps business owners identify their specific messaging challenges while simultaneously qualifying them as ideal clients. Learn why this interactive format outperforms traditional lead magnets and how it's transformed her sales conversations.   Topics Covered The concept behind choose your own adventure private podcastsHow self-segmenting audio content works in practiceUsing private podcasts to qualify clients before sales callsCreating immersive marketing experiences with audioLeveraging listener data to understand audience needsConverting audio listeners into one-to-one clientsThe psychology behind permission-based content consumption Links Mentioned Website: https://www.eleanormollie.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleanor_mollieThreads: https://www.threads.net/@eleanor_mollieInside The Jar Podcast: https://www.eleanormollie.co.uk/jar More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this powerful case study, we explore how Colleen Freeland Kachmann, founder of Emotional Sobriety Coaching, completely transformed her business using private podcasts. After experiencing a $40,000 loss in Q1 2023, Colleen implemented a strategic private podcast funnel that helped her clear over a million dollars since then, now generating approximately $150,000 per month. Discover how she uses private podcasts to pre-qualify leads, achieve a 40% close rate on $7,800 programs, and create an experience so compelling that clients want matching tattoos.   Topics Covered Transition from friction-heavy webinar funnels to seamless private podcast systemsUsing private podcasts as both lead magnets and pre-call preparationCreating multiple specialized feeds: onboarding, Q&A, partner support, and restart feedsImplementing 15-minute tech support calls as relationship-building touchpointsAchieving sales without calls through effective pre-framingContent creation workflow and repurposing strategiesBuilding 95% client satisfaction rates through audio delivery Links Mentioned Website: https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@hangoverwhispererInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehangoverwhisperer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hangoverwhispererFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveriwthcolleenPodcast: https://itsnotaboutthealcohol.comhttp://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/c413618c-2435-4bbf-8109-049e275cc96a/signup More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this follow-up episode, we reconnect with Nicole Culver, whose secret podcast funnel was one of our most popular case studies. Nicole shares how she's evolved her private podcast strategy over two years, including a complete re-recording to incorporate low-ticket offers into her ecosystem. Discover why every single person who buys her high-ticket program Elevate still listens to her secret podcast, how she's successfully running ads to private podcasts, and what she's learned from teaching other entrepreneurs to create their own secret podcasts. Topics Covered Evolution of the original secret podcast strategy over two yearsIntegration of low-ticket offers into the private podcast ecosystemComplete re-recording process and reasoning behind the updateRunning Facebook ads to private podcasts with specific targeting strategiesTeaching other entrepreneurs through the "Secret Podcast Starter Pack"Using private podcasts as "sideways webinars" with seamless pitch integrationCreating client-only private podcasts for ongoing supportThe importance of specificity in podcast topics for ad success Links Mentioned Website: https://nicoleculver.co/secretInstagram: https://instagram.com/nicoleculver More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore Julie Ciardi's powerful "surround sound marketing" approach that helped her generate $320,000 in revenue during her November launch. As a human design business coach and former IBM marketing executive, Julie shares how she strategically uses private podcasts before, during, and after her live launches to warm up leads, increase show-up rates, and create deeper client connections. Discover how she transformed declining launch performance into record-breaking results by meeting her audience where they already are - in their podcast apps.   Topics Covered The "surround sound marketing" strategy using private podcastsHow to use private podcasts before, during, and after live launchesCreating custom landing pages with QR codes for easy accessUsing client concierges to scale with intimacySales page walkthroughs delivered via audioClient panel interviews shared through private feedsDaily podcast delivery to existing clients for retentionThe psychology behind voice and its 38% impact on marketing and sales Links Mentioned Website: http://www.julieciardi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieciardi/ More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore Amanda Karlstad's proven private podcast strategy that has generated approximately one million dollars in revenue over three years. As a master business coach who works with established coaches looking to scale, Amanda shares how she transformed her webinar content into an intimate audio experience that converts at 15-20% (compared to typical 3% funnel conversions). Discover her approach to creating exclusive content, building authentic connections, and why she's made zero changes to her funnel since launch.    Topics Covered How Amanda discovered private podcasts through Emily HirschConverting webinar content into a three-part private podcast seriesThe psychology of exclusivity in private podcast marketingBuilding a comprehensive funnel with email sequences, text messaging, and downloadable resourcesCreating urgency through tuition incentives for quick action-takersThe intimacy factor that makes private podcasts feel like gifts rather than sales pitchesWhy she's made zero changes to her funnel in three years Links Mentioned Website: https://amandakarlstadcoaching.comInstagram: @amandakarlstadcoachingYouTube: Amanda KarlstadAmanda Karlstad Podcast: https://amandakarlstadcoaching.com/3-vital-shifts-private-podcast-series-opt-in-2/ More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

Lindsay opens the “Best Of 2025” series with a candid look at the eight most transformative private podcast episodes of the past year. Hear how this year’s standouts pushed audio beyond lead magnets, building ecosystems where private feeds drive launches, client onboarding, evergreen content, summits, waitlists, and scalable high-touch support. Get a preview of the creative ways entrepreneurs adapted to shifting markets: from async audio summits, to segmenting a single feed into custom lead magnet journeys, to onboarding every new client with a personalized private podcast. For even more inspiration, Lindsay unveils the newest Hello Audio resource: 101 Ideas for Private Podcasts in Your Business. Whether you’re here for list growth, repeat sales, retention, or just want to see how others are breaking the private podcast mold, this intro episode is your roadmap for what’s possible in 2025. Topics Covered: How Nicole Culver rebuilt her entire private podcast funnel to convert five-figure sales—even as the online market shifted, adding low-ticket offers and tripling her conversion rate from podcast listenersErin Kelly’s “Async Audio Summit” playbook and why hosting summits over Voxer and private feeds brought in nearly 200 new, high-quality leads and strategic partnerships—without live calls or calendar burnoutJulie Ciardi’s surround sound launch strategy: using private podcasts before, during, and after open cart to pre-frame, nurture, and onboard $320k in program salesMichelle Pontvert’s low-lift audio event that re-engaged 924+ subscribers and delivered massive value to speakers and listeners, all with simple, accessible podcast deliveryColleen Kachmann’s $150K/month transformation through a podcast-powered funnel that completely replaced the sales call, doubled client trust, and now supports 95% satisfaction and a literal “cult following”Amanda Karlstad’s million-dollar private podcast funnel—unchanged for 3 years, still converting at 15%, and a masterclass in the power of audio exclusivity and evergreen nurtureMichelle Grosser’s 3,000-lead win through a quick, five-part private podcast that made launching a new group program easy, filling her waitlist and automating nurture with zero extra DM chasingEllie Kime’s “choose your own adventure” podcast lead magnet, letting listeners self-identify, get straight to what matters, and feeding back powerful audience insight for future content. A can’t-miss for anyone wanting segmentation inspiration!Links Mentioned: 101 Ideas for Private Podcasts in Your Business More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore how hypnotherapist Brooke Ansley discovered the power of private podcasting through her own client experience and transformed her entire business model around audio delivery. Discover how she created "Mom Flow Hypno," a $37 private podcast that serves as both a lead magnet and passive income stream, while learning why audio is the perfect medium for wellness professionals serving busy women and new moms.   Topics Covered How experiencing a coach's private podcast led to Brooke's audio awakeningThe transition from video-based courses to audio-only content deliveryCreating separate private podcast feeds for training content vs. hypnosis sessionsThe evolution from weight loss coaching to emotional regulation and stress managementDeveloping Mom Flow Hypno after becoming a new mom herselfUsing private podcasts as low-cost lead magnets that convert to high-value clientsPartner collaboration strategies using private podcasts as giftsThe comparison between private podcasting and the music industry's direct-to-fan modelWhy audio feels more intimate and accessible than video content Links Mentioned Website: http://www.HappyBodyBlueprint.comInstagram: @brookeansleywellnessPrivate Podcast : https://brookeansleywellness.kit.com/products/mom-flow-hypno More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this special "From the Vault" episode, Lindsay and Nora share exclusive training content originally presented to Nicole Culver's Elevate Mastermind. Drawing from data across over 10,000 private podcast feeds and 50 million listens on Hello Audio, they break down the exact strategies that separate high-converting private podcasts from the rest. Discover the myths holding creators back, the Binge Formula for feed design, and the Four P Framework for crafting episodes that move listeners to action.   Topics Covered Common myths preventing creators from launching private podcastsThe Binge Formula: Five feed-level design principlesThe Four P Framework for episode-level content creationReal case studies from Amanda Karlstad, Michelle Grosser, and Colleen KachmannTechnical features that boost personalization and conversionData analysis strategies for optimizing podcast performance Links Mentioned Nicole Culver's Elevate Mastermind : https://nicoleculver.co/elevate-2025Dolby.io integration: https://help.helloaudio.fm/en/articles/10263163-hello-audio-remastering-powered-by-dolby-ioSuper Listener Score feature: https://help.helloaudio.fm/en/articles/10260486-super-listener-score More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

In this episode, we explore how Brittany Roberts, founder of The Social Britify, successfully launched her new Instagram Launch Lab program using a unique combination of private podcasts and Instagram Close Friends stories. Discover how she created a "confessional" themed private podcast series that primed her audience for her beta launch, resulting in a $17,000 launch with just 250 leads and a sold-out program.   Topics Covered Creating themed private podcast content for launchesStructuring bingeable podcast episodes for maximum engagementUsing Instagram Close Friends stories as a training delivery methodBuilding pre-launch excitement through confession boxes and audience participationIntegrating private podcasts with Instagram marketing strategiesConverting warm leads through intimate, exclusive experiencesManaging beta launches with limited spots and application processes Links Mentioned Private Podcast: https://thesocialbritify.com/private-podcastBlack Friday Exclusive: https://thesocialbritify.com/the-warmth-testInstagram: www.instagram.com/thesocialbritify More from Hello Audio Grab a free trial Youtube Instagram Facebook Group   Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.