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How We’re Turning Podcasts into Lead Gen Machines

Most founders think of podcasts as content. The smartest ones? They use them as a high-ticket lead gen funnel.
This week, I talked to a CEO who just hit product-market fit through their podcast—before even publishing an episode.
Why? Because when you position your podcast right, it turns into:
✅ A sales funnel that books decision-makers instead of cold emails
✅ An authority engine that attracts inbound leads instead of chasing them
✅ A content machine that compounds trust & credibility
Here’s how we build high-ticket, inbound deal flow using podcasts:
The Podcast Growth & Lead Gen System
1. ICP-Driven Guest Booking = Warm Sales Conversations
Instead of cold-pitching prospects, we invite them as podcast guests.
30,000+ AI-powered outreach emails/month to SaaS, AI, cloud, and revenue leaders.
Pre-screening filters out unqualified guests, so every interview is strategic.
🎯 No resistance. No hard selling. Just real conversations with high-value prospects.
2. Podcast Content That Builds Authority & Inbound Trust
We handle all recording, editing, and publishing.
Every episode is turned into LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube clips.
Email & social promotion drive engagement and inbound leads.
🔥 Instead of chasing attention, your podcast attracts it—on autopilot.
3. Follow-Up Sequences That Convert Guests into Clients
Automated guest follow-ups turn interviews into high-value sales conversations.
High-ticket closing playbook ensures warm guests move down the pipeline.
Weekly sales optimization & direct support keep the system running smoothly.
🚀 A guest interview today = a high-value deal tomorrow.
What Would This Cost to Do In-House?
If you tried to build this yourself:
💰 In-House Cost Estimate:
Guest booking tools (Apollo, Clay, LinkedIn, etc.) – $2K+/month
Dedicated sales researcher & VA – $3K+/month
Professional podcast editing & short-form video repurposing – $2K+/month
Social media & email campaign management – $2K+/month
Hosting, automation & tech stack costs – $1.5K+/month
Sales follow-up & CRM integration – $1K+/month
📆 Time Burden:
12-15 hours/week on outreach, scheduling, and guest screening
8-10 hours/week on editing, publishing, and distribution
5-8 hours/week on follow-up and sales optimization
🔗 Total Cost: $10K+ per month + 25+ hours/week managing it.
What I Charge Instead
✅ $5K/month for full execution
✅ $12K for a 3-month package (Save $3K upfront)
🎯 Everything is done for you—you just show up, record, and close deals.
Real Results from Clients Using This System
🔥 Sunny Ray, CEO @ Rosey.ai – 122+ inbound leads/month
🔥 Kevin Bailey, CEO @ DreamFuel.com – 150+ leads in 3 months
🔥 Michael Brooks, CEO @ GoLance.com – 80+ podcast-driven leads/month
Why This Works So Well
People ignore sales pitches but say yes to podcast invites.
Decision-makers trust content-driven relationships over cold outreach.
The right guests = the right clients—it’s just a matter of time.
If you’re a founder, consultant, or B2B operator who wants consistent, high-value inbound leads, a podcast isn’t just a good idea.
It’s a cheat code.
💡 Want this built for you? DM me.