This week Jessica and Corey welcome podcaster and entrepreneur, Natalie Eckdahl of BizChix to the show. Natalie is a seasoned podcaster, successful business person, and devoted mother who manages to not only find time to balance her business and life, but is a coach and inspirational figure for helping hundreds of others like her.
Key Takeaways:
[01:30] The Podcast Producers is recorded after hours on Thursdays as a fun, personal project.
[03:00] Is Corey addicted to Tic Tacs?
[03:55] When is it time to change things up in your podcast show format?
[05:30] Natalie Eckdahl is today’s guest, and friend of the show.
[06:55] Does everybody want to hug Corey?
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[09:40] Today’s guest, Natalie Eckdahl is welcomed on the show...again?
[13:45] Natalie has a tough time turning off her entrepreneurial mind, and needs to intentionally eliminate distractions related to work.
[16:45] Turning off or not checking email - be careful to wait for work to come to you. Though it makes you feed “needed”, it’s a very inefficient way to work.
[20:00] Natalie speaks to where she finds the talent and creativity in helping podcasters align their business with their podcast.
[24:30] Jessica and Natalie talk about the evolution of business podcasts in the last 3 years, including how BizChix is mixing up the format.
[27:20] Should podcasters replay old episodes instead of making fresh content?
[30:45] Wait, where the heck is Corey?
[35:30] Lots of podcasters podfade, and Natalie shares some anecdotal stats.
[40:00] When are “seasons” appropriate for your show format?
[43:30] Natalie shares some of her more vulnerable moments and how to she gets past impostor syndrome.
[48:20] Private Facebook groups are an amazing support system for podcasters, and entrepreneurs alike.
[51:30] There is a growing need for higher-level podcasting groups for those who want to go beyond the basics.
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Katie and Chris Krimitsos are a true podcasting power couple. As the event organizers of Podfest, Chris and Katie connect podcasters and have helped launch dozens of successful shows. Chris produces the highly original and creative, Story Jam Theatre. Katie is very well-known and respected in the female entrepreneur space with her show, Biz Women Rock. Tune in to hear this husband and wife team share how they balance work, life, family, and podcasting!
Key Takeaways:
[00:10] The Podcast Producers is sponsored by Podcast Movement. Use the promo code PRODUCERS to get $50 off the cost of registration.
[01:50] Corey and Jessica remind listeners that there is often a “blooper reel” at the end of each episode, including many fumbles and some of the little goodies that didn’t make the final cut.
[02:48] This week Katie and Chris Krimitsos are introduced as guests - will the baby join the show?
[04:28] Jessica shares her story of the first time she had met Katie and their subsequent working relationship.
[05:45] Corey shares his story of the first time he met Chris in person at Podcast Movement.
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[12:56] Jessica and Corey welcome Chris and Katie to the show and ask how he and Katie got started with podcasting.
[16:25] Katie and Chris have helped launch about 50 podcast locally.
[16:45] Chris records Story Jam Theatre live, and explains the pre and post production work involved.
[22:15] Chris shares how they have taken turns supporting each other in their professional and creative ventures.
[28:37] Where does Katie find her passion? What lights her up?
[35:45] Is there a secret brotherhood among men in podcast?
[38:15] Chris makes a special announcement for Podfest.us 2017 in Orlando and an update on their upcoming podcast documentary.
[45:30] Katie and Chris share how they focus on balancing work, life, health, and family.
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