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The PfBCon Podcast

The PfBCon Podcast: Unlocking Profitable Podcasting: Megan Dougherty’s Blueprints for Business Success

In this episode of the PfBCon Podcast, Megan Dougherty, the co-founder of One Stone Creative and author of ‘Podcasting for Business,’ presents her five blueprints for creating business podcasts with measurable outcomes.

Megan emphasizes aligning podcasts with business objectives, introduces the concept of ‘podcast value math,’ and shares actionable insights on making a podcast a strategic business tool. The discussion also delves into practical steps for defining, designing, and tracking the success of podcasts, ensuring they serve as valuable long-term business assets. Megan’s fun fact: she is a huge Star Trek fan, particularly of the ‘Voyager’ series.

Key highlights:

  • Megan Dougherty and Podcasting for Business
  • The Five Blueprints for Business Podcasts
  • Understanding Podcast Value Math
  • Choosing the Right Podcast Blueprint
  • Optimizing Your Podcast for Business Goals
  • Tracking Metrics for Podcast Success
  • Practical Application of Business Podcast Blueprints

Resources:

Follow Megan on:

One Stone Creative

LinkedIn

PodMatch

Podcasting for Business

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The PfBCon Podcast

The PfBCon Podcast: Leveraging Podcasting for Building Personal Brands with Brent Carlson and Mike Huneke

Brent Carlson and Mike Huneke from the Red Flags Rising podcast discuss their journey in building personal brands through podcasting.

Brent, a Principal and Chief Solutions Officer at Red Flags Rising Solutions, LLC, and Mike, a Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, share insights on using podcasting to create authentic connections, expand professional networks, and address timely industry topics. They emphasize the importance of quality, consistency, and having a genuine passion for your subject matter. The discussion also covers practical tips on choosing the right equipment, the benefits of LinkedIn for promotion, and the value of having a unique style that resonates with your audience. The episode underscores the impact of podcasting on establishing professional credibility and on driving business growth.

Key highlights:

  • The Power of Podcasting for Personal Branding
  • Building Connections and Community
  • Starting the Red Flags Rising Podcast
  • Creating Engaging and Practical Content
  • Promoting Your Podcast Effectively
  • Investing in Quality Equipment
  • Using Podcasts for Business Development

Resources:

Follow Brent and Mike on LinkedIn:

Brent Carlson

Mike Huneke

Follow Red Flags Rising on:

Website

Spotify

RSS. Com

YouTube

Compliance Podcast Network

Apple Podcast

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The PfBCon Podcast

The PfBCon Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Podcasting with Insider Tips and Tools with Chris Krimitsos

In this inaugural episode of The PfBCon Podcast, Chris Krimitsos, the founder and driving force behind Podfest Multimedia Expo—one of the world’s most influential podcasting and creator community events—delves into valuable tips and tools for creating an exceptional podcast or video podcast.

Chris highlights the North American pod tour, thanks key sponsors and contributors, and discusses essential resources such as Google Trends, Answer the Public, VidIQ, and more to generate content ideas and increase audience engagement. Discover powerful AI tools such as Adobe Enhanced Speech, Cast Magic, Descript, and others to streamline your podcast production and explore creative ways to enhance your podcast’s reach and monetization strategies with PodMatch, Canva, and Headliner. Listen for insights on overcoming industry-specific challenges and leveraging AI to stay ahead in the podcasting world.

Key highlights:

  • The Pod Tour
  • Highlighting Key Figures in Podcasting
  • Tips for Creating an Amazing Podcast
  • Essential Tools for Podcasters
  • AI Tools and Their Benefits
  • Case Study: The Produce Industry Podcast

Resources:

Follow Chris on his:

Website

Facebook

Podfest Multimedia Expo

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Fox on Podcasting

Fox on Podcasting – The Journey of Professor Anika Jackson: From Club Promoter to Podcasting Professor

Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your own podcast. In this episode, Tom is joined by Professor Anika Jackson, a dynamic figure in the podcasting world and an educator at the University of Southern California.

Anika shares her journey from club promoter in Kansas City to esteemed podcast consultant and educator. She discusses her extensive background in event hosting, her transition into radio and podcasting, and the foundation of her consulting firm, Your Brand Amplified. Anika elaborates on her teaching roles at USC, where she instructs students on the business and craft of podcasting, emphasizing the importance of personal branding and building a sustainable podcasting career. She also touches on her philanthropic efforts in education, her holistic approach to life, and her collaboration with a former Zen monk on their podcast, Zen Power Hour. Join the conversation to explore the multifaceted career of Anika Jackson and gain insights into the impactful world of podcasting.

Key highlights:

  • Professor Jackson’s Journey into Podcasting
  • From Radio to Podcasting
  • Building a Podcasting Business
  • Academia and Podcasting
  • Holistic and Purpose-Driven Leadership

Resources:

 Anika Jackson on LinkedIn

Your Brand Amplified website

Your Brand Amplified podcast

Artwork

Elaine Capers

Art by Elaine

Tom

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Twitter

LinkedIn

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31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days for a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 17 – Podcasting for Compliance

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance.  In this Day 17 episode, we explore the transformative potential of podcasting in compliance training and fostering corporate culture.

Key highlights:

  • Podcast Storytelling: A New Approach
  • Branded Podcast Series for Compliance
  • The Benefits of Podcasting for Compliance

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

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PodFest Expo 2026 Speaker Series Preview

Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Series: Dustin Riechmann Adding $100K to your Podcast Business

In this episode of the Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Podcasts series, Tom Fox visits with Dustin Riechmann, a podcast host and producer of The 7-Figure Leap Podcast, to discuss his presentation at Podfest Expo 2026 on How to Add $100K to Your Business as a Podcast Guest in 2026. Some of the highlights in this podcast are:

  • Dustin’s role in the world of podcasting.
  • His presentations at PodFest Expo.
  • What he hopes to get out of PodFest Expo 2026 and why you should attend.

I hope you can join us at Podfest Expo 2026, hosted by Podfest Global. This year’s event will be the 12th anniversary and will be held January 15-18, at the RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD® in Orlando, Florida. The lineup of this year’s event is simply first-rate, with some of the top names in podcasting.

Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voices and messages with the world through powerful audio and video mediums. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.

Podfest Expo is so much more than just a conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, what sets the Podfest Expo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event—you become part of the Podfest family.

Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, Podfest Expo 2026 has plenty to offer!

Please join us at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit for listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering 10% off any ticket level. Enter the discount code Fox2026 or visit this link.

Podfest Expo 2026 is a production of Podfest Global, which is the sponsor of this podcast series.

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Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Series: Darius Chambers on Mental Health for Podcasters

In this episode of the Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Podcasts series, Tom Fox visits with Darius Chambers, a podcast host and producer of the What The Shit Podcast, to discuss his presentation at Podfest Expo 2026 on Podcasting & Mental Health Humor. Some of the highlights in this podcast are:

  • Darius’s role in the world of podcasting.
  • His presentations at PodFest Expo.
  • What he hopes to get out of PodFest Expo 2026 and why you should attend.

I hope you can join us at Podfest Expo 2026, hosted by Podfest Global. This year’s event will be the 12th anniversary and will be held January 15-18, at the RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD® in Orlando, Florida. The lineup of this year’s event is simply first-rate, with some of the top names in podcasting.

Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voices and messages with the world through powerful audio and video mediums. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.

Podfest Expo is so much more than just a conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, what sets the Podfest Expo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event—you become part of the Podfest family.

Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, Podfest Expo 2026 has plenty to offer!

Please join us at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit for listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering 10% off any ticket level. Enter the discount code Fox2026 or visit this link.

Podfest Expo 2026 is a production of Podfest Global, which is the sponsor of this podcast series.

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Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Series: Simona Costantini on Keeping your Podcast Going

In this episode of the Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Podcasts series, Tom Fox visits with Simona Costantini, founder and CEO of VOLT Productions and Executive Producer and Host of Happiness Happens and As It Relates to Podcasting. They discuss her panel at Podfest Expo 2026 titled “Going Beyond the Mic.” Some of the highlights in this podcast are:

  • Her role in the world of podcasting.
  • Her panel at PodFest Expo will discuss the systems and processes to keep your production going.
  • What she hopes to get out of PodFest Expo 2026 and why you should attend.

I hope you can join us at Podfest Expo 2026, hosted by Podfest Global. This year’s event will be the 12th anniversary and will be held January 15-18, at the RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD® in Orlando, Florida. The lineup of this year’s event is simply first-rate, with some of the top names in podcasting.

Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voices and messages with the world through powerful audio and video mediums. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.

Podfest Expo is so much more than just a conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, what sets the Podfest Expo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event—you become part of the Podfest family.

Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, Podfest Expo 2026 has plenty to offer!

Please join us at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit for listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering 10% off any ticket level. Enter the discount code Fox2026 or visit this link.

Podfest Expo 2026 is a production of Podfest Global, which is the sponsor of this podcast series.

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Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Series: Corinne Gearhart on Going into the Uber-Niches for Uber Riches

In this episode of the Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Podcasts series, Tom Fox visits with Corinne Gearhart, whose podcast is The Doodle Pro Podcast. They discuss her presentation at Podfest Expo 2026 titled “Podcasting in a Pet-Crazy World.” Some of the highlights in this podcast are:

  • Her role in podcasting.
  • Her presentation at PodFest Expo.
  • What she hopes to get out of PodFest Expo 2026 and why you should attend.

I hope you can join us at Podfest Expo 2026, hosted by Podfest Global. This year’s event will be the 12th anniversary and will be held January 15-18, at the RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD® in Orlando, Florida. The lineup of this year’s event is simply first-rate, with some of the top names in podcasting.

Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voices and messages with the world through powerful audio and video mediums. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.

Podfest Expo is so much more than just a conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, what sets the Podfest Expo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event—you become part of the Podfest family.

Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, Podfest Expo 2026 has plenty to offer!

Please join us at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit for listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering 10% off any ticket level. Enter the discount code Fox2026 or visit this link.

Podfest Expo 2026 is a production of Podfest Global, which is the sponsor of this podcast series.

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Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Series: Rick and Clancy Denton on Using Your Pod to Become an Author

In this episode of the Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Podcasts series, Tom Fox visits with Rick and Clancy Denton, whose podcast is The Loud Quiet – Empty Nest Living. They discuss their panel at Podfest Expo 2026 on authors and using your podcast as the basis for a book. Some of the highlights in this podcast are:

  • Their role in podcasting.
  • Their presentation at PodFest Expo.
  • What they both hope to get out of PodFest Expo 2026 and why you should attend.

I hope you can join us at Podfest Expo 2026, hosted by Podfest Global. This year’s event will be the 12th anniversary and will be held January 15-18, at the RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD® in Orlando, Florida. The lineup of this year’s event is simply first-rate, with some of the top names in podcasting.

Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voices and messages with the world through powerful audio and video mediums. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.

Podfest Expo is so much more than just a conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, what sets the Podfest Expo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event—you become part of the Podfest family.

Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, Podfest Expo 2026 has plenty to offer!

Please join us at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit for listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering 10% off any ticket level. Enter the discount code Fox2026 or visit this link.

Podfest Expo 2026 is a production of Podfest Global, which is the sponsor of this podcast series.