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Welcome to Podcasting for Moms , the go-to podcast for busy mom entrepreneurs who want to start, grow, and scale a podcast while building a thriving online business. Each week, we dive into actionable strategies to help you create a podcast that connects with your audience, amplifies your visibility, and drives sales—all while balancing the demands of motherhood. I’m your host, Jenny Suneson, a Podcast Strategist dedicated to helping mom entrepreneurs like you turn your podcast into a tool for growth and impact. This podcast will answer questions such as: How do I launch a podcast as a busy mom? How can I grow my downloads without burning out? How can I turn my listeners into paying clients? How do I use my podcast to grow my business while staying present with my kids? How can I grow my show without relying on social media? And so much more! Whether you’re launching your very first podcast or refining an existing show, you’ll learn insider tips on podcast SEO, podcast marketing, podcast growth, monetizing your podcast, launching your podcast, content creation, and time-saving strategies to streamline your podcasting journey. If you’re a mom ready to build a podcast that works for your business and your family—you’re in the right place. Tune in, and let’s make podcasting fit your life, not the other way around! ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Check out our podcast launch and management services: https://podcastingformoms.co/services/ Not sure what you need? Book your Podcast Profit Plan Call: https://tidycal.com/jennysuneson/podcast-profit-plan

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November 12, 2026Episode 9112 min

91. The 4-Stop Listener Journey That Turns Podcasts Into Profit (LISTEN Method Deep Dive Series)

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episode Your podcast might be adored and still make $0. If someone binged five of your episodes this week and was ready to work with you, would they know exactly what to do next? In this episode of the LISTEN Method series, we’re on the letter T: Turn Your Listeners Into Buyers. This is the letter that decides whether your show is a hobby or a real business asset. I walk you through the podcast lead generation system that takes a listener from “I love her” to “I’m on her list” to “I just bought.” You’ll hear how my client went from 60+ episodes and maybe one client to booking calls with people who showed up ready to buy. You’ll also learn why a private podcast funnel is my favorite conversion tool for podcasters right now (and how to record yours in one afternoon while the kids are at school). What you’ll learn: The 4-stop listener journey (Discover, Binge, Subscribe, Buy) and the quick homework exercise that shows you where your show is stuck Why your podcast should point to one main offer at a time, and how too many choices quietly kills sales The 3-part bridge that moves listeners from the podcast app to your email list: a lead magnet, a call to action, and a welcome sequence Why “click the third link in the show notes” is a prayer, not a CTA, and how to make your URL easy to say out loud A 5-episode private podcast structure you can steal: quick win, big mistake, method, story, invitation The two numbers to track instead of downloads (and why you should stop saving your offer for “someday”) Resources mentioned: Grab the free Podcast Profit Blueprint private podcast: podcastingformoms.co/profit Catch up on the L, I, and S episodes of the LISTEN Method series L Episode: https://pod.link/1329033399/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xOTk5NTA0NA I Episode: https://pod.link/1329033399/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0yMDAxNDc5Mw T Episode: https://pod.link/1329033399/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0yMDA3MzkxMA Need support with your podcast? Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories. Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here. Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!

November 5, 2026Episode 908 min

90. Simplify Your Podcast Workflow (LISTEN Method Series)

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episode Picture two podcasters. One is editing at 10 PM and writing show notes the morning her episode drops. The other records four episodes in one afternoon, hands them off to a system, and doesn’t think about her podcast again until her next batch day. Same show, same talent, completely different workload. The difference isn’t hustle. It’s a workflow. Today we’re breaking down the S in the LISTEN Method, simplify your workflow, because a podcast that needs burnout to keep going isn’t a growth channel. It’s a countdown timer to quitting. I’m walking you through the three things that actually simplify a podcast workflow: batching, repurposing, and delegation. You’ll learn why batching is really about decisions and not recording days, how to get five content assets out of every recording, and the simple filter I give clients for deciding what to keep and what to hand off. If you’re a CEO Mom working limited hours, this is how your podcast stops running you. In this episode: Why batching is a calendar decision, not a recording day, and why it matters more to batch your strategy than your mic time How to build a “content spine” (themes, episode formats, and the offer each episode supports) in about 90 minutes a quarter The repurposing pass that turns one transcript into an episode description, an SEO blog post, a newsletter blurb, and social captions How your podcast can work as an SEO asset that keeps ranking long after the episode goes live The delegation filter: keep what needs your voice, strategy, or relationships, and hand off what only needs your time Why “it’s faster if I just do it myself” stops being true by the 20th time How to start simplifying before you can hire anyone (a 20-minute template still counts) The one habit to stop right now: deciding what your episode is about the same week you record it Resources mentioned: Free Podcast Growth Scorecard: find out which stage of the LISTEN Method your show is stuck in (about 5 minutes) LISTEN Method Overview Episode Lay the Foundation Episode Improve Your Episodes Episode Need support with your podcast? Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories. Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here. Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!

October 29, 2026Episode 898 min

89. LISTEN Method Deep Dive: Improve Your Episodes

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episode Why do your listeners bail around the four-minute mark? Spoiler: it’s not your content. It’s that you’re making them sit through the welcome back, the weekly life update, and the sponsor shoutout before you ever get to the good stuff. That’s not a content problem, friend. That’s an episode design problem, and it is 100% fixable. In part two of the LISTEN Method series, we’re digging into the I: Improve Your Episodes. I’m breaking down how to structure a podcast episode that hooks listeners in the first sixty seconds, keeps them listening with storytelling that actually sticks, and gives every episode a clear job inside your business. Because when your episodes are built on purpose, people stop politely finishing them and start remembering them (and buying from you). In this episode, you’ll hear: The real reason listeners drop off early (and the client analytics that proved it) The difference between a hook and a warm-up and why mixing them up costs you half your audience The simple four-part shape every strong podcast episode follows Why storytelling is the retention engine, not the optional sprinkle on top The “every other week podcaster” example that shows how one small flip changes everything What it means for an episode to have a “job,” and why there’s no such thing as a neutral episode The three questions to answer before you ever hit record again Want to know exactly where your episodes are losing listeners? Take the free Podcast Growth Scorecard and find out where your show is strong and where it’s quietly leaking listeners. Need support with your podcast? Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories. Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here. Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!

October 22, 2026Episode 888 min

88. Lay the Foundation: How to Find Your Podcast Niche and Ideal Listener (The LISTEN Method)

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episode A client came to me with 35 episodes already published and still couldn’t tell me who her show was actually for. That’s not a content problem, friend. That’s a foundation problem, and no amount of better hooks or fancier editing will fix a strategy you never built. Today we’re kicking off our deep-dive series on the LISTEN Method, my sustainable podcast growth framework, starting with the stage almost everyone skips: L, Lay the Foundation. I’m walking you through the three pillars that decide whether every episode you record actually does something for your business. We’re talking about how to choose a podcast niche that attracts buyers (not just curious listeners), how to get crystal clear on your one ideal listener, and how to write a podcast show description that people can actually find in search. If you’ve been recording episode after episode and wondering why your show isn’t converting, this one’s for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your niche is a decision, not a vibe, and the difference between a demographic and a true niche The one question I ask clients over and over until their niche stops being vague How to define your ideal listener as one real person (including what she searches at 11pm when the kids are finally asleep) Why your ideal listener’s problem has to connect directly to your offer, and what happens to sales when it doesn’t How to treat your show description as discoverability real estate instead of an About Me bio Why your show promise should be clear, not clever How skipping foundation work borrows time from your future self at a much higher interest rate Resources mentioned: Take the free Podcast Growth Scorecard to see exactly where your show’s foundation is solid and where it’s still shaky: https://www.podcastingformoms.co/scorecard/ Catch the LISTEN Method intro episode (the one right before this) if you haven’t yet Next week: the I in LISTEN, Improve Your Episodes Need support with your podcast? Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories. Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here. Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!

October 15, 2026Episode 878 min

87. The LISTEN Method: Why Most Podcast Advice Is Missing This

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episode You downloaded the podcast growth checklist and followed every tip. Your downloads still haven’t moved. That’s not a content problem or a consistency problem. You’re missing a framework. A pile of tips with no diagnosis is just guessing, and guessing gets exhausting when you only have a handful of hours a week for your business. In this episode, I’m handing you the exact framework I use with every client: the LISTEN Method. It’s six stages in one order, so you can finally see where your show is stuck and stop throwing random tactics at it. What you’ll learn: Why good podcast advice still leaves you busier but not further ahead (and why a tip without a diagnosis is just a guess) The six stages of the LISTEN Method: Lay the foundation, Improve your episodes, Simplify your workflow, Turn listeners into buyers, Expand your reach, and Nurture your audience How to connect your show to your real offers so you attract buyers instead of random listeners Why most podcasters skip “Turn listeners into buyers,” the stage that turns your show from a content library into a lead generation tool The costly mistake of jumping into guesting and outreach before your foundation can handle new listeners How to figure out which letter you’re stuck in so you know exactly where to focus first Take the free Podcast Growth Scorecard: In 5 minutes or less, find out which stage of the LISTEN Method your show is stuck in. Scorecard >> https://www.podcastingformoms.co/scorecard/ Need support with your podcast? Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories. Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here. Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!

October 8, 2026Episode 867 min

86. Behind the Scenes: How I'd Launch a Podcast in 2026

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episode Wondering how to start a podcast in 2026? Step away from the 15 browser tabs of microphone reviews. If I were starting my podcast from scratch today, I would ignore almost everything the internet tells new podcasters to do. No week of comparing mics. No agonizing over cover art. No re-recording my intro seven times. The little stuff feels safe, and it totally feels like progress, but it was never the thing standing between you and a podcast that actually works. Today I'm sharing my actual restart plan: the three-episode launch pad I walk every launch client through. It puts trust before content and content before polish, so your show has a spine from day one. In this episode, you’ll learn: What your very first episode should be (hint: it is not a tech demo) Why I would skip the 30-topic content calendar and what episode two would be instead The kind of episode three that earns you a spot in your listener's week How to start seeding your offer without a hard pitch The big-picture question hiding underneath all that gear research Already have a show? Why you probably skipped at least one of these steps too Ready to launch? The Podcast Launch Playbook is my limited series that walks you through the entire launch process step by step, starting with a quick readiness scorecard so you know exactly where you're starting from. Listen here: https://www.podcastingformoms.co/plp Need support with your podcast? Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories. Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here. Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!

September 24, 2026Episode 8512 min

85. The Questions I Ask Every New Podcast Client

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episode A few months ago, I got on a call with a woman who had been podcasting for nearly two years. 80-something episodes, never missed a publish date, great cover art, solid audio. She had done everything the internet told her to do, and she still opened the call with, "I think I just need help with growth." Spoiler: it was never a growth problem. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the exact three questions I ask every new client before I ever look at their downloads, open their host dashboard, or listen to a single episode. These are the questions that tell me within 15 minutes whether a show has a strategy problem or a growth problem, and most of the time it's not the one people think. The one-sentence test that reveals whether your podcast is actually selling anything Why "who is your listener" is only half the question, and the half everyone skips The moment at the end of every episode that most podcasters completely waste The tell that means you don't have a consistency problem, you have an aim problem If you've been consistent, done the work, and still feel like your podcast isn't producing, this episode is your gut check. Ready to find out what's really going on with your show? Grab a Podcast Profit Plan discovery call. Need support with your podcast? Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories. Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here. Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!

September 17, 2026Episode 8416 min

84. What a Strategic Podcast Review Actually Looks Like

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episode Most podcasters "review" their show by staring at download numbers and vibing. That is not a review, that is a vibe check, and it will not tell you why your podcast isn't converting listeners into buyers. In this episode, I walk through the exact four-layer diagnostic I run on client shows, in the exact order I run it because each layer depends on the one before it. You'll learn: Why your show name field might be the most underused piece of SEO real estate you own The "listener-to-buyer bridge" and why 18 out of 20 episodes usually skip it entirely What a strategic podcast review actually diagnoses that download counts never will The one call-to-action mistake that quietly kills conversion, even when you're doing "everything right" If your podcast is consistent, sounds good, and still isn't moving the needle for your business, this episode shows you exactly where to look first. Ready for someone else to run this diagnostic on your show? Book your Podcast Audit at podcastingformoms.co/audit. Need support with your podcast? Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories. Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here. Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!

September 10, 2026Episode 8312 min

83. The Podcast CEO Mindset Shift Most Hosts Never Make

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episode You didn't start a podcast to publish into the void every Wednesday night at 9:15 PM, but if you're being honest, that's exactly what's happening. In this episode, I break down the mindset shift that separates mom entrepreneurs whose podcasts make money from the ones whose podcasts just make them tired: treating your show like a sales asset instead of a content library. It's not about recording more or working harder. It's about giving every episode a job before you ever pick a topic. Inside this episode: The four jobs every episode can do (and why picking one before the topic changes everything) Why your call to action keeps falling flat, and the simple fix that turns it into the obvious next step The audit I run with clients to see how many of their last 10 episodes actually connect to something they sell Why "I published" is not a win and the question you should be asking instead One 5 minute exercise to map your next four episodes to a real business goal If you're done publishing episodes that go nowhere and ready to build a show that actually sells, this one's for you. Need support with your podcast? Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories. Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here. Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!

September 3, 2026Episode 8214 min

82. How to Create a Year of Podcast Content Without Starting From Scratch Every Week

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episode Sitting down at 9pm on a Sunday with a blank doc and no idea what to record is not a creativity problem. It is a system problem. You are making the same podcast content planning decision from scratch 52 times a year and no brain is built for that especially not one that is also running a business and remembering who needs a red shirt for spirit day. This episode breaks down how to build a full year of podcast content without batch recording 12 episodes in a single weekend because who actually has that weekend. Inside this episode: Why your content calendar is really an offer calendar wearing a disguise, and the one question that surfaces your themes The test that tells you whether a theme belongs on your show or is just a hobby The rotation that turns two decisions into 25 episodes with zero brainstorming What you should actually be batching, and why it is not your recording Three planning habits to quit this week (number three is why your CTAs feel bolted on) Your podcast is not a content machine. It is a business asset, and assets get planned on purpose. Not sure if your current episodes are pointing anywhere? Get a Podcast Audit Need support with your podcast? Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories. Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here. Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!