Season 2 | Episode 4 | Align Your Podcast with Your Business and Staying Motivated

This week Jessica and Corey welcome podcaster and entrepreneur, Natalie Eckdahl of BizChix to the show. Natalie is a seasoned podcaster, successful business person, and devoted mother who manages to not only find time to balance her business and life, but is a coach and inspirational figure for helping hundreds of others like her.   Key Takeaways: [01:30] The Podcast Producers is recorded after hours on Thursdays as a fun, personal project. [03:00] Is Corey addicted to Tic Tacs? [03:55] When is it time to change things up in your podcast show format? [05:30] Natalie Eckdahl is today's guest, and friend of the show. [06:55] Does everybody want to hug Corey? [07:32] - ADVERTISEMENT - Season 2 is sponsored by PODCAST MOVEMENT [09:40] Today's guest, Natalie Eckdahl is welcomed on the show...again? [13:45] Natalie has a tough time turning off her entrepreneurial mind, and needs to intentionally eliminate distractions related to work. [16:45] Turning off or not checking email - be careful to wait for work to come to you. Though it makes you feed "needed", it's a very inefficient way to work. [20:00] Natalie speaks to where she finds the talent and creativity in helping podcasters align their business with their podcast. [24:30] Jessica and Natalie talk about the evolution of business podcasts in the last 3 years, including how BizChix is mixing up the format. [27:20] Should podcasters replay old episodes instead of making fresh content? [30:45] Wait, where the heck is Corey? [35:30] Lots of podcasters podfade, and Natalie shares some anecdotal stats. [40:00] When are "seasons" appropriate for your show format? [43:30] Natalie shares some of her more vulnerable moments and how to she gets past impostor syndrome. [48:20] Private Facebook groups are an amazing support system for podcasters, and entrepreneurs alike. [51:30] There is a growing need for higher-level podcasting groups for those who want to go beyond the basics. Mentioned in This Episode: Podcast Movement BizChix Jessica's Blog Podfly