In this powerful case study, we explore how Colleen Freeland Kachmann, founder of Emotional Sobriety Coaching, completely transformed her business using private podcasts. After experiencing a $40,000 loss in Q1 2023, Colleen implemented a strategic private podcast funnel that helped her clear over a million dollars since then, now generating approximately $150,000 per month. Discover how she uses private podcasts to pre-qualify leads, achieve a 40% close rate on $7,800 programs, and create an experience so compelling that clients want matching tattoos.
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In this follow-up episode, we reconnect with Nicole Culver, whose secret podcast funnel was one of our most popular case studies. Nicole shares how she's evolved her private podcast strategy over two years, including a complete re-recording to incorporate low-ticket offers into her ecosystem. Discover why every single person who buys her high-ticket program Elevate still listens to her secret podcast, how she's successfully running ads to private podcasts, and what she's learned from teaching other entrepreneurs to create their own secret podcasts.
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In this episode, we explore Julie Ciardi's powerful "surround sound marketing" approach that helped her generate $320,000 in revenue during her November launch. As a human design business coach and former IBM marketing executive, Julie shares how she strategically uses private podcasts before, during, and after her live launches to warm up leads, increase show-up rates, and create deeper client connections. Discover how she transformed declining launch performance into record-breaking results by meeting her audience where they already are - in their podcast apps.
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In this episode, we explore Amanda Karlstad's proven private podcast strategy that has generated approximately one million dollars in revenue over three years. As a master business coach who works with established coaches looking to scale, Amanda shares how she transformed her webinar content into an intimate audio experience that converts at 15-20% (compared to typical 3% funnel conversions). Discover her approach to creating exclusive content, building authentic connections, and why she's made zero changes to her funnel since launch.
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Lindsay opens the “Best Of 2025” series with a candid look at the eight most transformative private podcast episodes of the past year. Hear how this year’s standouts pushed audio beyond lead magnets, building ecosystems where private feeds drive launches, client onboarding, evergreen content, summits, waitlists, and scalable high-touch support. Get a preview of the creative ways entrepreneurs adapted to shifting markets: from async audio summits, to segmenting a single feed into custom lead magnet journeys, to onboarding every new client with a personalized private podcast.
For even more inspiration, Lindsay unveils the newest Hello Audio resource: 101 Ideas for Private Podcasts in Your Business. Whether you’re here for list growth, repeat sales, retention, or just want to see how others are breaking the private podcast mold, this intro episode is your roadmap for what’s possible in 2025.
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In this episode, we explore how hypnotherapist Brooke Ansley discovered the power of private podcasting through her own client experience and transformed her entire business model around audio delivery. Discover how she created "Mom Flow Hypno," a $37 private podcast that serves as both a lead magnet and passive income stream, while learning why audio is the perfect medium for wellness professionals serving busy women and new moms.
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In this special "From the Vault" episode, Lindsay and Nora share exclusive training content originally presented to Nicole Culver's Elevate Mastermind. Drawing from data across over 10,000 private podcast feeds and 50 million listens on Hello Audio, they break down the exact strategies that separate high-converting private podcasts from the rest. Discover the myths holding creators back, the Binge Formula for feed design, and the Four P Framework for crafting episodes that move listeners to action.
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In this episode, we explore how Brittany Roberts, founder of The Social Britify, successfully launched her new Instagram Launch Lab program using a unique combination of private podcasts and Instagram Close Friends stories. Discover how she created a "confessional" themed private podcast series that primed her audience for her beta launch, resulting in a $17,000 launch with just 250 leads and a sold-out program.
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In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Lissa Figgins, creator of Redeem Her Time, to optimize her private podcast lead magnet strategy. They tackle the challenge of positioning in the competitive time management space, discuss title optimization for her "Scaling Secrets of the Top 1%" podcast, and provide technical guidance on improving conversions through better CRM integration and re-engagement strategies.
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In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Rose Caiazzo, founder of Live Streaming Secret Circle, to develop a private podcast strategy for her video confidence coaching business. Rose helps established women entrepreneurs overcome their camera blocks, and the hosts guide her through creating a lead magnet that meets her ideal clients exactly where they are... knowing they need to be on camera but struggling to take that first step.
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In this special From the Vault episode, Lindsay shares her presentation from Lizzie Goddard's Low Ticket Live summit, revealing why private podcasts make the perfect low ticket offers. Discover 10 specific ways to turn your expertise into audio-based products that are easy for you to create and even easier for your audience to consume. Lindsay breaks down real examples from entrepreneurs who've generated thousands in revenue using these strategies, proving that low ticket doesn't have to mean low impact.
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In this special "From the Vault" episode, Lindsay shares her popular summit session on using private podcasts to boost engagement before, during, and after your summit. Discover five practical ways to implement audio feeds that increase conversions, improve attendee experience, and make content consumption easier for everyone involved. Plus, learn bonus strategies for increasing revenue and hosting audio-only summits.
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In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Azul Terronez, co-founder of Authors Who Lead, to optimize his private podcast lead magnet "Born to Write, Scared to Start." Discover how to transform common client objections into powerful lead magnet content, create effective promotional strategies for private podcasts, and explore ways to scale coaching through audio-only delivery methods.
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In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Dr. Angela Draper, founder of Game Change Her, to optimize her 16-episode private podcast lead magnet called "The Great Lock-In of 2025." Angela helps women in educational leadership develop their skills through her HERS framework (Heart, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships, and Systems). Discover how to refine messaging, target the right audience, and create promotional strategies that convert browsers into engaged subscribers ready for your next program launch.
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In this episode, we reconnect with Natalie Koussa, creator of the Trust Funnel, who has turned her successful private podcast strategy into a service helping coaches, consultants, and service providers convert leads through audio. Discover how she structures private podcasts that consistently outperform traditional lead magnets, why positioning matters more than subscriber count, and the specific framework she uses to help clients create bingeable content that builds trust and drives sales.
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In this episode, we explore how marketing coach Sophia Parra, creator of Pocket CMO, reimagined the traditional summit format using private podcasts. Discover how she eliminated the exhausting parts of summit hosting while maintaining the relationship-building and list-growth benefits. Learn her async strategy that converted at 1.5% and created lasting business relationships with 70% new collaborators.
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In this milestone solo episode, Lindsay and Nora celebrate 100 episodes of Launch Your Private Podcast by sharing the biggest insights they've learned from interviewing Hello Audio users. They break down five key insights from standout guests who achieved remarkable results, plus five fundamental truths that every business owner should know before launching their private podcast. From quadrupled conversion rates to million-dollar funnels, discover the real-world proof that private podcasts work.
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In this episode, we explore Shannon Matson's multi-faceted approach to private podcasting with the founder of The Social Bungalow. Discover how Shannon combines quizzes with private podcasts to create highly engaged leads, uses audio content for evergreen nurturing, and achieved a $100K launch day by pre-framing her audience through strategic audio consumption.
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In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Amber Taylor, founder of Amber Taylor Coaching and holistic relationship coach, to develop a private podcast lead magnet strategy. Discover how to craft messaging that resonates with high-achieving women who feel stuck at capacity, and learn the key elements needed to create a lead magnet that converts to a $5,000 coaching package.
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In this episode, we explore how Kronda Adair, founder and CEO of Karvel Digital, uses private podcasts to keep her retainer clients engaged and informed. Discover how she transforms voice recordings into polished client updates using AI tools, and learn why audio communication strengthens client relationships better than traditional email updates. Plus, uncover unexpected use cases for audio in contractor onboarding and internal team training.
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