Pod O'Clock: How to Start a Podcast, How to Grow a Podcast, and How to Guest on a Podcast
Pod O’Clock: How to Podcast is the practical podcasting show for creators, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, business owners, and aspiring hosts who want to start, grow, and use a podcast strategically. Pod O'Clock, where you learn: How to Start a Podcast, How to Grow a Podcast, and How to Guest on a Podcast
Hosted by veteran podcaster, producer, author, and entrepreneur Vincent A. Lanci, Pod O’Clock gives you clear, actionable guidance for launching a podcast, booking guests, becoming a podcast guest, recording better interviews, editing episodes, publishing with confidence, promoting each release, and building an audience that lasts.
After creating 1,000+ podcast episodes and hosting two Top 5% globally ranked shows, Vincent shares the repeatable process behind sustainable podcast growth—without the confusing jargon, unnecessary equipment obsession, or “get rich quick” promises.
Every episode delivers straightforward podcasting advice through solo trainings and conversations with experienced hosts, producers, marketers, and creators. You will learn how to:
- Start a podcast with a clear idea, format, and audience.
- Choose a podcast name, niche, structure, and episode strategy.
- Prepare for strong interviews and book guests who add value.
- Become a better podcast guest and turn appearances into business opportunities.
- Record professional-sounding episodes without overcomplicating your setup.
- Edit, upload, title, describe, and optimize episodes for discoverability.
- Use podcast SEO, video clips, social media, email, and guest partnerships to promote your show.
- Build consistency, relationships, credibility, and a podcast that supports your bigger business or mission.
Whether you are launching your first episode, struggling to grow an existing show, or looking to use podcast guest appearances to expand your reach, Pod O’Clock gives you a practical next step every week.
What time is it? It’s Pod O’Clock. See you there.
Pod O'Clock: How to Start a Podcast, How to Grow a Podcast, and How to Guest on a Podcast
The Most Overlooked Step: Step 6 to Growth! Mastering the Art of the Podcasting Follow-Up
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You put in the work: you booked the guest, you had the conversation, and you hit "publish." But if you think your job is done, you're missing out on the biggest opportunity for growth and networking.
This week on Pod O'Clock, we're diving into Step 6 of our 8-step process: The Follow Up. This is arguably the most overlooked step in podcasting, but it's where long-term partnerships, referrals, and true audience growth are forged.
Following our conversation last week with Kenny Lange of "Winners Find a Way," we’re applying that winning strategy to building lasting relationships.
We'll show you how to move beyond a simple "thank you" email and build an engine for continuous support.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The 48-Hour Rule and 7-Day Rule: Why timely communication is critical to securing guest promotion and future opportunities.
- The "Value Stack" Follow-Up: How to provide tailored, shareable assets that make it easy (and desirable) for your guest to promote the episode.
- Turning Guests into Referrals: Strategies for gently asking your guests for future introductions to other high-value contacts.
- The Post-Publish Check-In: Why you should follow up after the episode has been live for a few weeks to solidify the relationship.
Stop letting valuable connections disappear after the recording ends. Master the follow-up and unlock the next level of growth for your show!
Next episode, we'll dive into the journeys of Debbie Lundberg and Barb Zant with their show, The Business of Life Masterclass, before moving on to Step 7.
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