Summit Chasers Podcast

Does Your Business Actually Need a Podcast? Trevon Explains Why

Most small business owners are being sold podcasting like it’s a magic button: start a show, go viral, build authority, make money.  Reality check:  It’s not that simple! Anyone telling you otherwise is selling a fantasy. In this first episode of SCN Live, Zach sits down with Trevon Angulo, founder of The Video Podcast Studio, to cut through the hype and get brutally honest about what actually works. They show why most podcasts fizzle, what makes the ones that succeed truly effective, and how smart operators can turn podcasting into real leverage without obsessing over a massive audience, chasing vanity metrics, or falling for every “growth hack” out there. In this episode, we cover: - When podcasting actually drives results and when it’s a complete time-sink - Why B2B businesses win big while e‑commerce often stalls - How to generate revenue before your audience even hits triple digits - Building trust in a low-trust economy where attention is scarce - Why showing up consistently beats obsessing over views every time - The real ROI when podcasting is done right This isn’t about going viral. It’s about strategy, leverage, and playing the long game. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast for your business, watch this first! It could save you months of wasted effort, false starts, and the kind of frustration most founders don’t talk about. About Trevon Angulo Trevon is a video production veteran with over two decades of experience helping businesses tell stories that actually move the needle. As the founder of The Video Podcast Studio, he works closely with entrepreneurs and service-based businesses to use podcasting as a trust-building, relationship-driven growth strategy. He believes podcasting isn’t about going viral, it’s about creating leverage. About Summit Chasers Podcast Summit Chasers is where serious operators come to think sharper and scale smarter. Hosted by Zach Carlin, the show explores the realities of building and leading a growing business through direct conversations on strategy, execution, leadership, and leverage — without the fluff. 🎙️ Follow for more down-to-business conversations with founders, operators, and builders who are actually doing the work. And as always — keep chasing your next summit. Summit Chasers Resources: Website:  https://summitchasersnetwork.com/  Email:  team@summitchasersnetwork.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-chasers-network/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-carlin-799955228/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrinablackburn/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/summitchasers_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summitchasersnetwork/ Trevon Angulo Resources: Website:  https://www.thevideopodcaststudio.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevon-angulo/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thevideopodcaststudio  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVideoPodcastStudio