Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acknowledgements -- Foreword / by Don Yaeger -- Introduction: how a podcast can be your trojan horse of selling -- Overcome your biggest obstacles to success -- Take your vitals -- System overview : your recipe for success -- Grow your revenue -- Expand your platform -- Build your nation of true fans -- My $2 million mistake and how to get your avatar right -- Stage 1 : Strategic planning and production kick-off -- Stage 2 : Guest experience and website groundwork -- Stage 3 : Audio intros, outros, and design -- Stage 4 : Social media, recording software, and inviting guests -- Stage 5 : Final website content, show notes, and launch prep -- Stage 6 : Equipment, software, and editing your interviews -- Launch strategy : how to reach the top of itunes -- How to be an excellent host -- How to attract sponsorships -- Getting it all done : recruit rock star unpaid interns -- Epilogue: don't quit : win the oscar instead -- Appendix: success stories from business owners -- Notes.