If you’re a podcaster or creator looking for practical ways to grow your show and make content easier, you’ll get plenty out of this episode with Brad Groux. Brad shares how he built an AI-focused business podcast from scratch, what’s working right now to attract listeners, and how he uses simple automation and AI tools to save time on editing, descriptions, and promotion. Plus, we dig into the real-life workflow behind podcast production — the exact apps, tools, and systems Brad uses, and why keeping things consistent matters a lot more than being perfect.

You’ll walk away with smart tips for growing your podcast audience with consistent releases and short social clips (even if you don’t love TikTok), plus creative ways to repurpose every episode across newsletters, blogs, and social. Listen in to hear how Brad deals with last-minute guest cancellations, why he recommends having a co-host or support, and the everyday AI hacks that are making podcasting smoother for him and his team.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome and About Brad
00:26 Why Start Small, Think Big?
01:15 The Podcast’s Origin and Mission
02:04 Growth, Guests, and Release Schedule
02:46 The Inspiration to Finally Start
03:24 Technology as an Equalizer
03:55 Early Consistency and Growth
04:36 Biggest Challenges with Fast News Cycles
05:17 Staying Consistent Despite Busy Weeks
06:05 AI Podcasting Workflow and Systems
06:38 Planning, Notes, and Guest Process
07:20 Changing Format for Guest Perspectives
08:21 Guest Pre-Calls and Release Timeline
09:26 Handling Last-Minute Cancellations
09:53 Flying Solo and Staying Nimble
10:45 Behind-the-Scenes: Tools and Workflow
11:35 Editing, Riverside, and Content Perfection
13:31 AI Tools for Titles and Show Notes
14:39 Why Riverside Enterprise?
16:01 Automation and Processes Before/After Episodes
17:22 Podcast Experience and Lessons Learned
19:33 Podcast Discovery and Legacy Content
20:43 Listener Feedback and Live Events
22:04 Growth Levers — Consistency & Clips
25:11 Social Media Tools and Scheduling
26:49 Platform Reach: LinkedIn, TikTok, Newsletter
29:08 How Newsletter Drives Engagement
31:03 LinkedIn Algorithm and Video Performance
34:07 Speaking Events and Exposure Boost
36:31 Repurposing and Promotion Strategies
41:24 Blog Posts and Back-Catalog Growth
43:17 Local Engagement and Podcast Branding
44:33 Event Interviews and Content Breakouts
47:02 Episode Length Versus Quality
48:58 Projects and What’s Next
51:24 Final Advice for Podcasters
52:44 Where to Find Brad and Digital Meld
54:01 Wrap-Up and Newsletter CTA