The Real Cost of a Podcast - And Why NOT Having One Costs You More

Podcasting: How to Get Started - For Businesses to Get Ahead

You have been thinking about it long enough. Here is the complete map to launching your podcast. If starting a podcast has been sitting on your list - and you keep putting it off because the whole process feels overwhelming - this is the episode that clears the path. Anthony Perl covers every key decision a business owner needs to make before they go anywhere near a microphone: the strategy, the audience, the format, the equipment, the recording tools, where to publish, how to plan your episodes, and how to make sure your podcast actually gets found once it is out there. As Anthony says in the episode: this is not an obstacle. It is just a map of things you need to do to get started. Free Workbook Download Access the free workbook for this episode - including equipment recommendations and the episode planning guide - at: https://link.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/access Resources Mentioned in This Episode Recommended microphone: Rode NT-USB+ Recording software: Ecamm Live (Mac), Riverside, Descript Editing: GarageBand (Mac, free), iMovie, Descript (AI tools), Adobe Premiere Pro Hosting and publishing: Captivate.fm (recommended), Spotify for Creators (free option) Platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Full equipment and software recommendation sheet: https://link.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/access Listen and Subscribe - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DWxKar4KeLPVeXrYrAHRr - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShow - Captivate: https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/ Connect With Anthony Perl and Podcasts Done For You Ready to explore what a podcast could look like for your business? Book a free, no-obligation conversation. Book a free discussion: www.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/booking Website: www.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au If this episode gave you clarity, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who has been sitting on the fence. And go back through the catalogue - there are dedicated episodes on equipment, the host vs. expert question, the cascading effect of podcasting, and much more. #PodcastingForBusiness #BusinessPodcast #PodcastsDoneForYou #PodcastStrategy #ContentMarketing #ThoughtLeadership #StartAPodcast #PodcastLaunch #BusinessGrowth #PodcastTips

Patrick Engasser - If I Can Do It, You Can Do It — Podcasts Done For You Show Promo Package

You are already an expert in something — you just have not packaged it yet. Patrick Engasser, bestselling author of "If I Can Do It, You Can Do It," spent 15 years in Fortune 500 insurance sales — the last 10 as a district manager — before launching his own coaching and speaking business. In this episode of Podcasts Done For You Show, Patrick reveals why writing a book packages your authority in a way nothing else can, how to identify the 10-20% of your business that actually powers the engine (and delegate the rest), and why the biggest thing holding you back is not a lack of knowledge but a lack of action. He explains why communication is the most important skill in business, how mentorship is the closest thing to a shortcut, and why mindset must come before strategy. As his coach James Malinchak says, "My ugly book is better than the one you don't have." Download the free workbook from the show notes to identify your core genius and launch your authority platform. About Patrick Engasser: Patrick Engasser is a bestselling author, business coach, motivational speaker, and sales trainer based in Buffalo, New York. Born completely blind, Patrick spent 15 years in the insurance industry - the last 10 as a district manager - before launching his own coaching and speaking business five years ago. He is a three-time Top Award recipient for Management Excellence and built significant seven-figure sales teams. His book "If I Can Do It, You Can Do It" provides 20 practical tips for taking action and packaging your expertise. Patrick specialises in helping entrepreneurs identify their core genius, package their authority, and scale their businesses. Connect with Patrick: * Website: talkwithpatrick.com * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patrick-engasser-645860217 * Book: "If I Can Do It, You Can Do It" (available on Amazon) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DWxKar4KeLPVeXrYrAHRrhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6DWxKar4KeLPVeXrYrAHRr [https://open.spotify.com/show/6DWxKar4KeLPVeXrYrAHRr] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShowhttps://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShow [https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShow] Captivate: https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/ [https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/] #PackageYourAuthority #CoreGenius #StopPlanningStartDoing #PodcastingForBusiness #AuthorityPositioning #BusinessCoaching #ShipIt

AI Podcasting Generator: Why Authenticity Beats Artificial Content

AI podcast generation is trending, but should your business go down that path? In this episode, I unpack why AI-generated podcasts lack authenticity, why the "better version of yourself" idea doesn't work, and where AI genuinely helps versus where it harms. Your authentic voice is your most powerful business asset — don't hand it over to a machine. I share the one type of AI use I happily endorse, and why your conversations are what build real authority and trust. Download the free workbook from the show notes to ask yourself the hard questions about AI in your content strategy. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DWxKar4KeLPVeXrYrAHRrhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6DWxKar4KeLPVeXrYrAHRr [https://open.spotify.com/show/6DWxKar4KeLPVeXrYrAHRr] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShowhttps://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShow [https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShow] Captivate: https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/ [https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/] #AIPodcasting #AuthenticContent #PodcastTips #BusinessPodcast #ContentStrategy #PodcastingInsights #ThoughtLeadership

Content Creation Solutions for Business in 2026

In this episode of Podcasts Done For You Show, I tackle the question I get asked more than any other: how do you solve the problem of creating consistent, sustainable, authentic content for your business? I unpack why outsourcing your content creation to agencies or overseas writers is a mistake - because they're not you, they don't know your stories, and the content ends up manufactured rather than authentic. I also explain why relying on AI to produce all your content is equally flawed, as audiences are increasingly seeing through AI-generated material and moving away from it. The real solution? Podcasting. I explain how a single recorded conversation creates a cascading effect of content - from short video reels and audio clips to social media posts, blog articles, website content, newsletters, direct messaging prompts, and even workbooks. All of it comes from what you actually said, not something made up or remanufactured. With just four two-hour recording sessions per year, you can produce enough content to be everywhere your audience needs you to be. I share why a co-host is essential for positioning you as the expert, and why the numbers - 1.5 billion monthly podcast listeners versus only 225,000 active business podcasts - make this the most underserved content opportunity available. Download the free workbook for this episode via the link in the show notes. It includes exercises, action plans, and additional insights to help you implement everything covered today. Book a free strategy session: podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/booking #ContentCreation #BusinessPodcast #PodcastingForBusiness #ContentStrategy #ThoughtLeadership #PodcastProduction #BusinessGrowth

How to Show Up on Camera So People Actually Want to Listen to You | with Dr. Chris Willems

How to Show Up on Camera So People Actually Want to Listen to You Did you know that 55% of all communication is non-verbal? That means your body language, your eye contact, your background, and your lighting are doing the heavy lifting long before you even open your mouth. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Christiaan (Chris) Willems - a specialist communication consultant and coach at ArtsMedia Consultants, with more than 40 years in the performing arts and television, including 25 years as a professional mime artist. Dr. Chris now helps business owners and professionals get comfortable, confident, and credible on camera - and the insights he shares in this conversation are genuinely game-changing. We cover the Albert Mehrabian research that shows 7% of communication is in the actual words, 38% is how you sound, and 55% is non-verbal. We talk about why video is no longer optional for business professionals, what it means to be a "stylised version of yourself" on camera, and why things like lighting and background are not just technical concerns - they are brand concerns. Dr. Chris also shares his concept of "active awareness" - knowing how you come across on camera, and doing something about it. He talks through lighting basics (including the classic three-point setup), the importance of background design, and how to think about aesthetics even when your topic is accountancy, engineering, or law. We also discuss teleprompters, rehearsed spontaneity, the glasses and makeup debate, and what it really means to be authentic versus performing on camera. Resources mentioned in this episode: Download the free workbook and all resources for this episode here: https://link.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/accesshttps://link.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/access [https://link.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/access] Dr. Chris Willems offers a free PDF ebook - "Going Digital: What You Need to Know Before You Set Foot - or Face - in Front of a Video Camera" - available through the resource link above. Lighting recommendations and teleprompter links (including the Australian teleprompter company mentioned in the episode) are also available through: https://link.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/accesshttps://link.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/access [https://link.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/access] Connect with Dr. Chris Willems: * Website: https://artsmediaconsultants.com/https://artsmediaconsultants.com [https://artsmediaconsultants.com/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristiaanwillems/https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristiaanwillems/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristiaanwillems/] Listen and subscribe: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DWxKar4KeLPVeXrYrAHRrhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6DWxKar4KeLPVeXrYrAHRr [https://open.spotify.com/show/6DWxKar4KeLPVeXrYrAHRr] * Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShowhttps://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShow [https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShow] * Captivate: https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/ [https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/] Don't forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. #PodcastingTips #CameraConfidence #NonVerbalCommunication #BodyLanguage #VideoMarketing #PodcastsForBusiness #OnlineBranding #PersonalBrand #VideoPresence #PodcastsDoneForYou