Simplify Podcasting | Christian Coaches + Business Owners Launching and Leveraging Podcasts in Online Marketing
Jen Rogers | Founder of The Virtual Podcast School, Podcast Strategist, Certified Coach | Idea Synthesizer
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What if the reason your podcast isn’t converting has nothing to do with consistency, downloads, or your CTA… and everything to do with belief? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing my client, Patricia Ortega, host of the Uncommon Career Podcast, and sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what changed when her podcast stopped feeling heavy, awkward, and salesy — and started generating consistent sales calls. Patricia didn’t need more tactics. She didn’t need another social media strategy or a new ...
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What if the reason your podcast isn’t converting has nothing to do with consistency, downloads, or your CTA… and everything to do with belief? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing my client, Patricia Ortega, host of the Uncommon Career Podcast, and sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what changed when her podcast stopped feeling heavy, awkward, and salesy — and started generating consistent sales calls. Patricia didn’t need more tactics. She didn’t need another social media strategy or a new ...
What if the reason your podcast isn’t converting has nothing to do with consistency, downloads, or your CTA… and everything to do with belief? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing my client, Patricia Ortega, host of the Uncommon Career Podcast, and sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what changed when her podcast stopped feeling heavy, awkward, and salesy — and started generating consistent sales calls. Patricia didn’t need more tactics. She didn’t need another social media strategy or a new ...
Are you currently your industry’s best-kept secret? If you’re looking at your bank account and it doesn't match the amount of heart (and hours) you’re pouring into your podcast, you need this episode. It’s January 1st, 2026, and I'm officially retiring the "just be consistent" advice. You with me? Because consistency is a lie if it’s leading you straight to burnout with nothing to show for it but a few "great episode!" comments and a flat P&L. Today, we are doing the work. We’re usi...
You know that feeling when you’re trying to build something beautiful, but the "chaos" of life and tech just seems to swoop in and crunch your hard work? Maybe it’s a 404 error at 2 AM, or maybe it's just the mental exhaustion of having a brain that never turns off. I call this the Chaos Tax—it’s the price you pay in time and peace when your ideas don't have a framework to live in. If you’re listening to this on Christmas Day, I want you to know: This is not a homework assignment. ...
Let me guess. Your podcast doesn’t feel hard exactly. It just feels… heavy. Like every episode requires: a pep talka prayerand maybe a small emotional support snackIf that’s you, I’ve got good news. You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. And your podcast is not broken. In this episode, I’m unpacking the real reason podcasting starts to feel exhausting — and spoiler alert: it’s not because you need better ideas or more consistency. (If “just be more consistent” actually worked, none of us w...
If you’re tired of posting on social media to try to grow your podcast and feeling strung out from doom scrolling (accidentally), this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why podcasting flips the odds in your favor, how your episodes can stick with listeners, and why chasing likes isn’t the same as building trust. I’ll answer three questions from members of the Virtual Podcast School: How much of your social presence should be personal vs. professional?How do you post with...
You’ve been consistent. You’ve shown up. You’ve posted episode after episode. And yet… it still feels like your podcast isn’t reaching the impact you hoped for. After 300 episodes, I’ve noticed the patterns that trip up even experienced podcasters: consistency alone doesn’t grow your audience, influence your listeners, or monetize your show. In this episode, I’ll share shifts that turn effort into results, presence into impact, and a podcast that’s just ‘out there’ int...
I’ve seen enough Black Friday chaos to last a lifetime. Long lines, overnight tenting *gasp*, and grown adults wrestling over TVs. Listen, frenzy might sell gadgets, but it doesn’t build trust. Podcasting is the same. You don’t need hype to grow; you need strategy that sticks. In this episode of Simplify Podcasting, I’m sharing five things every podcaster should consider — whether you’re launching, relaunching, or just want to make your show work smarter. You’ll learn how to: Leverage y...
This one’s a total blast! I promise you’ll laugh, learn, and walk away with a few “oh dang, that’s good” moments. I'm chatting with one of my private launch clients and dear friends, Misty Hughes, host of Mom~2~Mom Mentoring. We dive into everything from naming your coaching method, like The Mic Drop Mastery Method, why it matters for your brand and how to protect your content while still creating collaboration and connection. All with the goal of keeping your podcast fresh,...
Thinking about starting a podcast but have no idea where to begin? I hear you! I’m Jen Rogers, Founder of the Virtual Podcast School, and in this episode, I answer the most common beginner questions entrepreneurs ask before launching: What equipment do I really need to get started?How do I structure episodes that actually lead to results?What’s the purpose of my podcast, and how can it grow my business?How do I figure out what to talk about?I’ll walk you through simple, actionable steps to go...
Feeling stuck with your podcast? In this episode, I share how you can reset your content strategy, regain confidence over your workflow, and plan episodes that convert...without burning out. Listen, I’ve been there. The "there" where >> your podcast plan feels heavy >> your episodes aren’t landing >> you’re starting to dread recording... In this episode, I share how to recognize when your strategy is off, reset with purpose, and start creating episodes that actually co...
Have you ever poured your heart into your podcast and wondered why it’s not growing? Are you feeling stuck, like no matter how many episodes you publish or how good your content is, the results just don’t show up? I’ve noticed so many podcasters working harder than ever yet still getting no traction - and they're ready to quit this podcasting thing. (Podmatch runs a monthly report that proves this true - more than 90% quit after just a few episodes.) In this episode, I share four ...
📢Listen in for an irresistible offer so you can become memorable, referable, and profitable! This episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how repeating the right things on your podcast can consistently grow your influence, referrals, and revenue. Using Mic Drop Mastery - the newsletter soon to become a podcast - as an example, you’ll hear how to structure your content so every episod ✓ serves your audience ✓ keeps them engaged and ✓ naturally leads them toward your offers....
Are you frustrated that your podcast isn’t delivering the results you know it could? Then it’s time for a Podcaster Health Checkup, the first critical step every serious podcaster must take before doing anything else. In this episode, we uncover where your episodes may be leaking authority, audience, and revenue and how to fix it. Skip this, and all your effort could be wasted. I break down the fundamentals you need to evaluate first: your content alignment, audience engagement, and how well ...
Your podcast should be irresistible to your audience. Is it more "Meh" than "Cha-ching"? I’m not a pumpkin spice latte kind of girl...but I am drooling over pumpkin pie with flaky crust and whipped cream. And just like that pie, your podcast should be irresistible to your audience… but let’s be real...if you’re still spinning your wheels 10 months into 2025, your episodes might be more “meh” than “cha-ching.” In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the three S’s that most podca...
Most entrepreneurs dread sales because it feels pushy, awkward, or like you’re begging for business. But what if sales was actually the most life-giving skill you could learn? In this episode, I sit down with Jane Garee, the sales strategist for the non-sales person, to unpack how selling can be simple, natural, and even joyful. Jane shares her Trifecta of Sales framework, the 3 Rs that make content convert, and why sales isn’t just a business skill… it’s a life skill that creates ripple effe...
Lead generation isn’t just a marketing buzzword; lead gen is the heartbeat of your business. And here’s wisdom you need most right now: if you say you can’t, you must. In this episode of Simplify Podcasting, I’m joined by my hunka-hunka Bill Rogers to break down what real life lead generation that works looks like. Forget cold algorithms, funnels, and AI scripts. We must build authentic relationships, show up in the right rooms, and create connections that close the trust gap and lead to conv...
And let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.Galatians 6:9 There are seasons when the world feels unbearably heavy, and the microphone in front of us feels like too much. Yet it is in these very moments that obedience to our calling as podcasters matters most. In this episode, I want to gently encourage you to keep podcasting. Your voice is a vessel God has entrusted to proclaim the gospel. Podcasting is not simply about growth or numbers; it i...
Are your podcast episodes getting all the attention they deserve? Is your evergreen content converting well for you? In this episode, I break down the secret behind episodes that get downloaded again and again, year after year. You’ll discover: Why trust is the foundation of every episode that resonates.How to leverage your expertise without sounding salesy.The key to converting listeners into raving fans and clients.I’ll also share subtle strategies for creating episodes that serve you...
Struggling to grow your podcast audience or keep listeners coming back? In this episode, we’re calling out the #1 podcasting mistake killing your listener retention—and how small tweaks in your hook, episode structure, and intro can make your show go from skipped to sticky. Plus, I’m offering personalized Podcast Audits to help you fix blind spots and monetize before the end of 2025. If you’ve ever wondered why your podcast isn’t growing the way you hoped, it might be because you’re...
What to Say on a Podcast (So People Lean In) Because the right words on a podcast can open doors faster than any marketing tactic. Ever stumble over your words when someone asks what you do? Or, you experience that awkward transfer of the microphone? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful teaching I first gave inside Maria Fontana’s Salon Business School - and now I’m bringing it straight to you. I’ll show you why the way you talk about your business matters just as much as what ...
Simplify Podcasting | Christian Coaches + Business Owners Launching and Leveraging Podcasts in Online Marketing
What if the reason your podcast isn’t converting has nothing to do with consistency, downloads, or your CTA… and everything to do with belief? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing my client, Patricia Ortega, host of the Uncommon Career Podcast, and sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what changed when her podcast stopped feeling heavy, awkward, and salesy — and started generating consistent sales calls. Patricia didn’t need more tactics. She didn’t need another social media strategy or a new ...
