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The Full Podcasting System That Fuels My Lead Gen Machine šŸš€

30-100 leads/month

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Hey Innovators,

For years, I’ve been obsessed with systems that don’t just work—they compound. And nothing has done that better for me than podcasting.

Let’s get one thing straight: podcasting isn’t just content creation. It’s the ultimate growth engine. Here’s how my system works:

Step 1: Build the Flywheel šŸŽ™ļø

Your podcast isn’t just a podcast—it’s a trust-building funnel. Each episode is an entry point into your network.

Here’s what I do:

  • High-value guests: I book CEOs, founders, and operators who fit my Ideal Customer Persona (ICP). These aren’t just random names—they’re decision-makers in B2B with big TAMs and even bigger ambitions.

  • Purpose-driven interviews: Every conversation is designed to uncover insights that resonate deeply with my audience while creating massive goodwill with my guests.

Step 2: Lead Gen Through Content šŸŽÆ

Each episode feeds multiple channels:

  • Snippets and shorts: Platforms like OpusClip turn episodes into viral YouTube and LinkedIn clips.

  • Newsletters: Insights are repackaged into bite-sized takeaways for LinkedIn, Beehiiv, and email campaigns.

  • Social Proof: Sharing quotes and guest profiles builds authority and draws in new leads.

Pro tip: My real lead gen engine is in the follow-ups. Each guest and listener gets pulled into my CRM for thoughtful, automated outreach.

Step 3: Monetization (Where Most Fail) šŸ’ø

Most podcasts fail because they focus on downloads and views. Wrong game.

Here’s what works:

  • Guest-to-client conversion: 5% of my guests turn into clients. Why? I structure my episodes and follow-ups to naturally lead to collaborations.

  • Sponsored snippets: My shorts aren’t just content—they’re sponsor-ready.

  • Insights into products: Some of my podcast ideas have directly inspired SaaS products and offers that now generate 6-figure revenue streams.

Step 4: Scale Through Automation šŸ¤–

Podcasting doesn’t scale? Wrong again. Here’s how I do it:

  • Cold email flywheel: I use tools like Instantly and Apollo to reach thousands of potential guests weekly.

  • AI research assistants: Prepping for interviews is no longer manual. GPT extracts the most relevant insights about my guests.

  • Automated CRM workflows: Every guest gets funneled through HubSpot, with personalized follow-ups designed to maximize ROI.

The ROI of Podcasting šŸ“ˆ

With this system, my podcast isn’t just ā€œanother channel.ā€ It’s responsible for 70% of my annual revenue.

This year, my goal is simple:


1,000 qualified CEO leads/month → 10% conversion rate → guess how much $ MRR is added monthly..

Want to build a system like this? Let’s chat.

Until next time,
Charles