If your podcast feels stuck—or you’re dreaming of starting one but don’t know what next— most people hit that wall.

Not because their message isn’t good enough, but because no one showed them the roadmap.

In this episode, I share behind-the-scenes of how I grew two podcasts to top 200 organically without being a NY Times bestseller of mega influencer.

I also did it without spending a single dollar on ads.

This episode is about making your show (or future show) STAND OUT—because you don’t need tons of followers or fame to build a show of impact.

You just need to understand the right podcast marketing strategies. (And sadly most people don’t which is why so many podcasters give up.)

✨ And if you want to go deeper, grab the Podcast Growth Mini Mastermind—an on-demand training where I share 3 organic, non-paid strategies alongside another top 0.5% podcaster.

It’s just $7 (yes, really.) Mastermind link is here.

In this episode:

• The Mistake Most Podcasters Make: Why relying on social media keeps your show stuck.
• Long-Term Podcast Growth: How SEO + positioning bring new listeners every week.
• The Roadmap to Sustainably Scale: Simple steps to build community, not just downloads.

You don’t need a big following, a team, or fancy tech. These strategies are simple, heartfelt, and doable—even if you’re just getting started.

Listen now for a clear, honest roadmap to grow your podcast SOULFULLY!

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PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online
www.herfirst3years.com
Instagram: @chardetryel


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Podcast Growth Mini Mastermind

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Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!

RESOURCES
PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online
www.herfirst3years.com
Instagram: @chardetryel


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FREE Mini Training Series: How to Get Clients and Sales as a Podcast Guest
Pod BOOST
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If self-doubt in business has ever made you question your talent or hold back from showing up—this conversation is inspiration fire for you!

Cassandra Claude talks about talent, visibility and how self-belief is built step by step.

As a vocal empowerment coach, artist, and founder of the Artistic Freedom Mentorship—she’s helping musicians reconnect with their voice and grow their visibility.

In this empowerment podcast episode, we talk about:

• The Real Reason You Hold Back: How early experiences create visibility wounds—and what it takes to feel safe being seen.
  
  
• Beyond Confidence Tips: Real tools that shift your nervous system so self-belief becomes felt, not forced.
  
  
• Overcoming self-doubt in business & marketing: How growing your awareness starts with removing those internal self-doubt blocks
  
  

🎧 This episode is a must if you’ve felt stuck in a cycle of pushing and proving, or wondering why success or self-belief feels so out of reach.

🔗 Connect with Cassandra Claude
https://www.artisticfreedommentorship.com/ | IG: @sassyclassycassie

Next Steps:

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2. Listen to next: You Are Beautiful (ep 55)

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RESOURCES
PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online
www.herfirst3years.com
Instagram: @chardetryel


PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS
FREE Mini Training Series: How to Get Clients and Sales as a Podcast Guest
Pod BOOST
Podcast Alchemy Waitlist is here

Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!

RESOURCES
PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online
www.herfirst3years.com
Instagram: @chardetryel


PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS
FREE Mini Training Series: How to Get Clients and Sales as a Podcast Guest
Pod BOOST
Podcast Alchemy Waitlist is here

How far would you go to create something that doesn't exist?

If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting to create change and not knowing how to fund it, this conversation will remind you: the resources, people, and opportunities often come after you begin.

Meet Amy Langfield—Co-founder of Grow with Iris, a sustainable toddler nutrition brand—who turned the pain of her daughter’s allergies into a mission to change food and formula for families everywhere.

You’ll hear how Amy’s journey from idea (2018) to launch (2024) was fueled by her daughter’s allergies, navigating regulations, co-founder dynamics, and learning how to build as an entrepreneur in an industry she once knew nothing about.

In this episode:

• Funding Doors You Didn’t Know Existed: How Amy accessed UK business funding and support networks to build what seemed financially impossible.
  
  
  
• Co-Founders & Community: The inside story of building alongside a partner and finding strength in support when entrepreneurship feels lonely.
  
  
  
• Pivoting Under Pressure: The unexpected route that unlocked a whole new customer base.
  
  
  

You don’t need millions in the bank or connections to launch something bold—you just need persistence and a belief that someone out there needs what you’re creating.

🔗 Connect with Amy Langfield
https://www.growwithiris.com/ | IG: @grow_with_iris

Next Steps:

1. Share this episode with a friend

2. Listen to next: She Left Michelin Kitchens to Find Her Path (ep 60)

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RESOURCES
PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online
www.herfirst3years.com
Instagram: @chardetryel


PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS
FREE Mini Training Series: How to Get Clients and Sales as a Podcast Guest
Pod BOOST
Podcast Alchemy Waitlist is here

Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!

RESOURCES
PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online
www.herfirst3years.com
Instagram: @chardetryel


PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS
FREE Mini Training Series: How to Get Clients and Sales as a Podcast Guest
Pod BOOST
Podcast Alchemy Waitlist is here

This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast.

If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because so many insights on selling and pitching more powerfully!

The original episode: 34...

Feeling stuck with sales? You're not alone. Get ready to rethink everything you learned! This is part 1 of a special Masterclass Series.

Executive Coach Jule Kim joins me as co-host to unpack what really goes wrong when we try to sell. From awkward energy to talking at customers instead of with them, we cover it all. Jule shares incredible insights from her recent training series, "Nail Your Sales," offering relatable (and painfully funny) real-world examples of how bad sales can tank even the best product.

Jule Kim shares the critical skills that take you from sleezy dm’ing pitches to forming a genuine connection where people can’t wait to work with you and buy your products.

In this 4 part series you’ll learn:

• Sales Horror Stories – when it all goes wrong
• The Secrets to Nailing Sales
• Staying Authentic As you Sell
  

This episode is a must-listen for every entrepreneur or coach. Whether you're just starting or looking to improve, Jule’s stories and actionable tips will change the way you approach your next pitch.

If you've ever had a cringey sales experience (or have been that salesperson), you'll walk away with practical advice to get it right.

Listen to the full 4 part series here.

RESOURCES
PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online
www.herfirst3years.com
Instagram: @chardetryel


PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS
FREE Mini Training Series: How to Get Clients and Sales as a Podcast Guest
Pod BOOST
Podcast Alchemy Waitlist is here

Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!

RESOURCES
PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online
www.herfirst3years.com
Instagram: @chardetryel


PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS
FREE Mini Training Series: How to Get Clients and Sales as a Podcast Guest
Pod BOOST
Podcast Alchemy Waitlist is here