Ep. 58 How Gabrielle Crichlow Built the Hot Topics Podcast to Grow Her Tutoring Business | Plan to Podcast

Ep. 60 Why Most Podcasts Fail (And What to Do Instead)

Most people think podcasting is hard—but that’s not the real problem. In this episode, DaniMarie breaks down the biggest misconceptions holding podcasters back and what it actually takes to build something sustainable. From community to strategy, this is the real blueprint behind podcast success. plantopodcast.com/atlanta [http://plantopodcast.com/atlanta] * 0:00 – Intro + Why podcasting is misunderstood * 1:12 – The real question: sustainability vs starting * 2:10 – The 5 Ps framework (Plan, Production, Platform, Performance, Profit) * 6:10 – Misconception #1: Community is optional ❌ * 9:30 – Misconception #2: You can just wing it ❌ * 13:30 – Misconception #3: Podcasting is hard to start ❌ * 18:20 – Misconception #4: You’ll get paid immediately ❌ * 20:50 – Misconception #5: You can scale solo ❌ * 26:10 – Final takeaway: Podcasting isn’t hard—it’s hard to sustain #PodcastStrategy, #PodcastTips, #ContentCreators

Ep. 59 Podcasting, Partnerships, Positioning, and Power Moves

A weekly debrief on the latest in podcasting, partnerships, positioning, and power moves—covering industry news, collaborations, and trends shaping the game. plantopodcast.com [http://plantopodcast.com] plantopodcast.com/atlanta [http://plantopodcast.com/atlanta]

Ep. 58 How Gabrielle Crichlow Built the Hot Topics Podcast to Grow Her Tutoring Business | Plan to Podcast

In this episode of Plan to Podcast, DaniMarie sits down with Gabrielle Crichlow, founder of A Step Ahead Tutoring Services and host of the Hot Topics Podcast, to discuss how she built a podcast that strengthens her brand, network, and authority. Gabrielle shares how she pivoted during the pandemic, used podcasting to expand her reach into TV and radio, and integrated her show into her business marketing ecosystem. Key moments: Origin story and pandemic pivot (07:00), building authority through podcast networking (21:53), and using QR codes and websites to connect podcasting to business growth (37:28). Contact Gabrielle: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/ [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/] Be Our Next Guest: https://plantopodcast.com/guest #Podcasting #TutoringBusiness #HotTopics

Ep. 57: Build the Movement, Not Just the Podcast

DaniMarie breaks down what it really means to build the movement, not just the podcast. From reaction clips and podcast news to community spotlights and practical strategy, this episode challenges podcasters to think bigger than content and focus on connection, positioning, and long-term impact. If you want your podcast to become something people remember and return to, this one is for you. https://www.plantopodcast.com [https://www.plantopodcast.com] https://www.plantopodcast.com/5psframework [https://www.plantopodcast.com/5psframework] Timestamps: 00:11 – Intro: Build the movement, not just the podcast 01:41 – Community shoutouts: Kizzy and Coach Memory 04:42 – Reaction clips and podcast commentary 10:52 – LaRussell on being the brand and the movement 17:23 – “Leave empty” mindset for podcasters 20:44 – Batch recording recap 21:37 – Podcast news and industry updates 27:52 – Community spotlight and MVP 30:33 – Word of the day: Positioning 31:23 – Main teaching: How to build a movement through your podcast 34:57 – Podcast tip and participation prompt 35:30 – Closing message and call to action #Podcast community, #podcast positioning, #personal brand Disclaimer: Portions of this content include reaction and commentary on clips from Not My Best Moment featuring LaRussell. All rights to the original interview footage belong to the original creators and rights holders. This use is for commentary, education, and discussion purposes only. And if you want a more plainspoken version that sounds more like you:

Ep. 56: What Losing My Facebook Group Taught Me About Digital Ownership & Platform Risk

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