Effie Parks hosts the Once Upon a gene podcast. Her son was born with a rare disease and it left her feeling completely isolated. She created the podcast to find other parents who are raising a kid with a rare disease. It's full of resources and personal stories from families who are navigating this unique lifestyle. Because of Her PodcastAs Effie put it the phrase "Award-winning podcast" "is wild to say and even think this would be a thing when I started the show two years ago, out of desperation. Wego health and Health Union have a yearly ceremony, where they honor digital advocates in the health industry. Your show first has to be nominated, then endorsed or voted on by the public for about a month. And then you're taken to a finalist round and ultimately chosen by a panel of judges 15,000 Total nominations. And there's 16 winners. When I watched the announcement ceremony online, I burst into tears. I didn't expect to win, obviously. But I also didn't expect to feel that much gratitude that the work I was doing was being recognized and making such an impact. That's not all. They flew us all of the winners in our categories to Boston Gave us a $3,000 ticket to the world's largest health conferencePaid for three nights in a gorgeous hotel on the waterThey interviewed us with fancy cameras and lights Fed us lunch every dayHeld a formal ceremony at the conference with a huge stage and big screens. In the middle of the room at this massive event. I got to meet a woman who became a close personal friend to me online. Because we're both raising kids of rare disease. I got to meet her in person. I met other beautiful advocates and was just so honored to be in their presence. The team itself who put on the event were there every step of the way. And they were so genuine and passionate. It was like a love fest. And I felt so incredibly lucky and special. I also made a lot of great connections that perhaps I will share later on because of my podcast segment. Thanks for being such a champion for podcasters Dave and for always coming at it with a realness and heart. So, again, my name is Effie Parks host of the Once Upon a gene podcast. If you're a caregiver or you know someone raising a medically complex kid, please find me at onceuponagene.comDave's ThoughtsI met Effie on an episode of the Podcasters Roundtable. I don't know how to say it, but I just knew she was going to create something special. She had an underserved audience, and the courage to be vulnerable. She's made caregivers all over the world feel less alone and that is HUGE. Find her at www.onceuponagene.com Can You Answer the Question, "Because of My Podcast _____?"I'd love to hear itReady to Start Your Podcast?Who knows, maybe in two years they will be flying you to Boston to receive an awardLet me help you.

Jim Harold has been podcasting since the early days of podcasting at www.jimharold.com and does podcasting full time around his Paranormal podcast. He recently start a show called Pod Lords, and on it explained how he had a previous show called the Great TV Podcast where he got to talk to a TON of TV legends. Why? Because of his podcast. Start Your Podcast Join the School of Podcasting today and start changing your world one download at at time see www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start

If you are an American YOU NEED to listen to Congressional Dish. Jen Briney started off reading every bill that went through congress. She has been doing great work on her show (and I know I voted differently last time due to her podcast).  She recently announced she will be interviewed on Washington Journal on CSPAN on August 9th, 2019.  Check out her show at www.congressionaldish.com Watch her appearance at https://www.c-span.org/video/?463306-5/washington-journal-jennifer-briney-discusses-congressional-dish-podcast-news-day

Paul Colligan has been podcasting for many years. I once did a show with Paul, Hall of Fame Podcaster Rob Walch (now VP of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn.com ), Hall of Fame Podcaster Gary LeLeand (co-founder of Podcast Movement and king of all things Softball) Today Paul talks about getting an invite to a party where he got to hang out with Rob Halford, Slash, Ace Frehley, and Alice Cooper. All of this because of his podcast. Find Paul's podcast at www.thepodcastreport.com Ready to start a podcast? I'd love to work with you, go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/workwithme

Here is a compilation of many people I've interviewed over the years. We will be back soon with more episodes. Because of My Podcast: I was able to get a dream trip to a Lambo field and watch my beloved Green Bay packersI improved my conversational skillsI was asked to write a bookPeople went to an event to meet meMy face is on the cover of a comic bookI raced in the Baja 1000I got free bottles of wineI got a jobI now work in media communications for the Federal GovernmentI get to chat with my brothers on a weekly basisI get passes to the college world seriesThey sent a Maserati to pick me upI've got to meet people I have no business meetingI have a new purpose in lifeI have more customers Ready to Start Your Podcast? Join the School of Podcasting Step by step self-paced tutorialsPrivate Facebook GroupPriority Email Support and Live ChatLive Group Training Twice A Month JOIN TODAY Looking for a Podcast Mentoring? I have mentoring programs with different programs for different budgets. See www.schoolofpodcasting.com/workwithme

Download File I was reading an article where West Word was interviewing Dana Gould (Who I find hilarious) and they asked him he still does his podcast (the Dana Gould Hour) while now running/writing the show Stan Against Evil. Here is what Dana said, "I cite the podcast as the things that literally made everything else possible. It keeps my name out there and connects my audience. I think the reason that I’m still allowed to work in clubs is because my podcast has nurtured and cultivated my fan base to the point that people show up. Because if people don’t show up, you don’t get hired. And I think the podcast is very much responsible for that. The podcast averages about 100,000 downloads a month, and, you know, I think a lot of those people watched Stan Against Evil because I talked about it on the podcast. I think that’s why Stan started out with such good numbers. It’s like the nuclear rod that powers everything else." - Full article Dana Gould Hour on iTunes Dana Gould Hour on Stitcher Dana has been making me laugh since 1992 https://youtu.be/b7N08PX27CE

Cheri Fields has at least 7 children, and produces the Creation Science for Kids Podcast http://creationscience4kids.com/ Today Cheri shares a story about both her and her 13 year old daughter both got press passes to go to THE attraction in her niche. There is more to to the story. Click play to listen.   Ready To Start Podcasting? Check out the School of Podcasting

Cale Nelson produces and hosts the Ham Radio 360 podcast. He shared this story on Facebook. Last week, a listener contacted me via email. He is one of my Pateron Supporters. He said he noticed on my Pateron page the goal for buying a new Mixer. He went on to inquire about which mixer I was interested in. I sent him a note back telling him about the 12 ch Behringer mixer I had been saving for (which was the lowest cost mixer with Faders I could find on Amazon-I’m a FM Radio Throw-back and prefer faders). In his subsequent email, he stated he wanted to purchase a Mixer for me-and he’d buy the Behringer if that is what I had to have, otherwise he preferred to buy me a Yamaha MG12. After picking myself up from the floor, and maybe or maybe not drying one or both of my eyes; I said the Yamaha would be a fine choice. The board arrived today, I’m still flabbergasted, and completely humbled. I have the best listener(s) on the planet! Cale Nelson www.hamradio360.com   document.getElementById("thinkific-product-embed") || document.write('');Start Monthly Membership

Unscripted Television: reality TV shows, documentary series, feature length docs — that’s what we make at our Film and Television Production Company Joke Productions, Inc. And we want to work with you. That’s what the Producing Unscripted podcast is all about. By starting their podcast host Biagio and his wife Joke got BETTER scripts and were better connected to their community. The result? They got three scripts that turned into TV.

Nick earned a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Union College and MBA from the University of Florida.  He obtained Lean/Six Sigma and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications, and worked 14 years in the nuclear and phosphate industries, where he led teams as a capital project manager, responsible for multi-million-dollar projects. Nick leverages his leadership and technical background to provide a unique coaching experience for his clients.  He is best known as the atypical-engineer host of The "Make it Snappy" Productivity Show podcast (and all things "snappy," for that matter). His faith fuels his love for people, culture, language learning, and his passion for working productively and living deliberately.  He and his wife, Nazach have two small boys, Carter (6) and Ethan (4), and baby Nico (born in April)! Today Nick shares how his podcast has lead to him networking with people that have had him traveling all over the world, and growing his network, and increasing his resources. Check out his show at www.makeitsnappyshow.com and take back your life!

Jim Collison does a podcast for his job. Also at his job work with an intern program that includes high school students. He got interviewed about the program (see the video at http://gallupgethip.com/info, but what caught the ears of the State of Nebraska Department of Labor? The Audio podcast.  So because of Jim's Podcast he got a meeting with the Department of Labor for the State of Nebraska.  See Jim's podcast for Gallup at http://coaching.gallup.com Jim also does his own podcast which you can find at www.theavaergeguy.tv Ready to Start a Podcast? Go to www.theschoolofpodcasting.com/start This podcast is part of the Power of Podcasting Network. Find it at www.powerofpodcasting.com

John Dennis started his podcast Smart Time Online. Little did he know that by putting his best advice into audio form, it would gain so much interest. He would get past gate keepers and end up getting contracts with BIG companies. The problem then became continuing his podcast. As John puts it, "Because of my podcast I had to quit my podcast to take care of my customers." It still brings him leads and potential customers even though he hasn't put out an episode in a while.  He is also the moderator of the Podcaster's hangout Facebook group (the largest Facebook Group Devoted to Podcasting) Check out John's show at smarttalkonline.com

Does podcasting boost sales? It sure helped the Membership Site Academy. In today's podcast Mike Morrison explains how his launch was not as consistent as he wanted, but yet when he worked with his new customers, he discovered how many had come from the podcast. This inspired him to start doing the podcast on a much more stable basis. Also in this episode Stephen J Dubner of the Question of the Day podcast explains how he polled an audience at a book signing and discovered that without a podcast, he would be lonely at his books signing Ready To Start Your Podcast? Check out the School of Podcasting and join with a 30 day guarantee

Craig Wealand from http://www.inglespodcast.com/ came in on my Ask the Podcast Coach Show, and shared this story. Craig teaches English to people in Spain. One half of his class he assigned listening to English podcasts as homework, and the other half didn't. In the end you will hear how the half that listened to podcasts had improved grades over those students who did not.  Find Craig's show at http://www.inglespodcast.com/ Ready to Start a Podcast? Check out www.theschoolofpodcasting.com Need Web Hosting? Check out coolwebsites.com use the coupon sop5

Kenn Blanchard hosts many podcasts. I found Kenn when from his Black Man With a Gun podcast. He is one of my favorite people, and one time help talk one of his listeners (who knew Ken was also a Pastor) out of committing suicide. He is a truly remarkable guy. Check out his podcasts at blanchardmediagroup.com In today's episode you hear how Kenn had a problem. His computer died. His audience knew that with no computer, there would no show, and so they bought him a new computer. I've also said with podcasting you build relationships with your audience, and this is just another example of that. When you deliver value, they deliver value. Ready to Start a Podcast? Check out the School of Podcasting today. Step by step tutorialsLive Q& A sessionsPrivate Facebook GroupPriority Email Support Join Today

Lucas Apps does the Triangle Tactical podcast about competitive shooting. The podcast serves the North Carolina Research Triangle and beyond with firearms and outdoors news, self defense, and competitive shooting content. Lucas' goal is to be a resource for shooters, concealed carriers, and outdoorsmen and women in the NC research triangle. Well his podcast lead to a phone call, and on the other side of that phone call was an opportunity from someone who had heard his podcast. Would you like to get paid to do something you'd do free? Click the player to hear this story. Check out Lucas's show at triangletactical.com Click Here to subscribe to the show and never miss an episode. Ready To Start Your Podcast? Check out the School of Podcasting

Your podcast will help you land guests, and those guests can then point people to your website. Your website then becomes an audio business card that can capture people's attention. This is what the VR Workforce Studio Podcast Does. Here is a note from Rick Sizemore on how he got a big guest, who then got his podcast in front of a big audience. We are all excited here in Virginia because the NRA is holding their fall conference here in Richmond. No not the gun NRA but the National Rehabilitation Association. We have been working with noted Rehabilitation Professional, Sam Rothrock, who is going to be at the conference talking about how social media and particularly podcasting is becoming a powerful tool in workforce development and disability employment. He asked us where he could get some data on podcasting so we were quick to point him to the School of Podcasting Episode 452 with all those wonderful stats and the show notes filled with all the data we podcasters low to talk about. So while this is going on we got a call from Scott Dunnell with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification which happens to be the worlds largest organization certifying rehabilitation professionals and counselors. We were able to get Scott on the VR workforce studio podcast alongside our Big Inspiration Showcase with Brian Evans. Brian, an executive with Bank of America, tells the story of his near death motorcycle accident, his recovery and returning to work at the bank through assistive technology and voc rehab. This gave Scott the perfect opportunity to reflect on an inspiring rehab counseling story and to discuss CRCC's launch of their new e university. CRCC posted the episode on their website and its getting lots of downloads from their membership, many of whom will be at NRA along with CRCC. So because of our podcast, many of the attendees will have heard about the VR Workforce Studio Podcast from a major conference exhibitor who will be just across the hall from a presentation where clips from our podcast will be part of the discussion on how podcasting can help people with disabilities, professionals and employers who are concerned with disability employment and vocational rehabilitation. So through one episode we have become involved in a major conference with attendees before they arrive will be part of promoting a major exhibitors products and support on of the key presentations. Thanks for letting us share another Because of our Podcast Story. Can You Answer the Question, "Because of my Podcast ____?" Go to www.becauseofmypodcast.com/contact and send it in. I Don't  Have a Podcast! The come visit me at the School of Podcasting and launch your successful podcast today

Jim Collison does a podcast for the company he works for (Gallup). You can listen to his Theme Thursday Here and Subscribe to the show in iTunes Here Jim has been doing a podcast for his job and putting in the work. At first people didn't quite get what he was up to, and now Jim actually was recognized with an award for all of his hard work. When Jim gets to go to events and hang out with his audience at events, he actually approached by everyone who wants to talk to him for "just a minute" because his podcast has made Jim popular. Jim is a great guy and does a number of shows at www.theaverageguy.tv and does a show with me every Saturday at www.askthepodcastcoach.com

Today you get two stories in one episode. 1. I was interviewed for a book because of the School of Podcasting Podcast. 2. Michael explains how his podcast at itsalljournalism.com got doors to open up, got him in front of the right people, and in the end, he got a book deal.

Henry Jasper one a one year subscription to the School of Podcasting. That lead him to start the Voices That  Carry Podcast. That lead to him getting multiple customers doing social media for them.