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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.