Pipe Dream | A B2B Marketing Podcast

B2B Better
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Pipe Dream profiles the B2B companies that have cracked the code on audience-driven marketing, building podcasts, newsletters, and content channels that don't just generate awareness, but actually drive qualified pipeline. Host Jason Bradwell, founder of B2B Better, sits down with the marketers and founders who've shifted away from traditional demand gen tactics to build their own audiences. Each episode breaks down the numbers, the conversion systems, and the tactical decisions that turn listeners into buyers. This isn't a show about marketing theory or best practices. It's about what's actually working right now: how much it costs, what converts, and why owned audience beats rented attention every single time. If you're tired of vanity metrics and want to understand how to build a content engine that drives real revenue, this is your show. New episodes... all the time. Learn more at http://www.b2b-better.com

  1. How a Strong B2B Brand Cuts Sales Cycles and Wins More Deals | Ben Jackson, Founder & CEO of Momentum Studio

    5 HR AGO

    How a Strong B2B Brand Cuts Sales Cycles and Wins More Deals | Ben Jackson, Founder & CEO of Momentum Studio

    We help B2B brands launch shows that turn their point of view into pipeline. If you're launching a podcast (or have one already) and are not sure how it can hit your bottom line, book a meeting with Jason: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jason-bradwell/youtube-meeting-link Most B2B companies already have a brand. They just have not invested in it. And every day they delay, they are handing their competitors a head start in the sales conversation. In this episode, Jason sits down with Ben Jackson, Founder and CEO of Momentum Studio, for an unplanned but unmissable conversation recorded straight after a peer agency cohort session on the South Coast of England. Ben is one of the sharpest minds in B2B branding, and this episode is packed with clarity on a topic that most marketing and revenue teams struggle to connect to real commercial outcomes. Ben breaks down why brand is not a logo, not a one-off capital expense, and certainly not a vanity exercise. It is your reputation, and it is either accelerating or actively braking your sales process. He explains how the best B2B brands reduce sales friction, establish credibility before the first call, and make conversion feel inevitable rather than effortful. If your sales team is still having to explain what you do, why you are different, and why you are worth the price, your brand has not done its job yet. This episode gives you the framework to change that. Key Takeaways ◼️ Why brand is reputation, not design. How to shift from thinking about logos to thinking about every touchpoint a customer has with your business. ◼️ How to stop competing on price. Why companies that neglect brand end up in a race to the bottom and how a strong brand breaks that cycle. ◼️ Why brand is an accelerator for your sales team. How investing in brand means sales conversations shift from "what do you do?" to "which package is right for you?" ◼️ How to avoid the vanity mindset. Why building a brand around what looks good to you, rather than what matters to your customer, is one of the most common and costly mistakes in B2B. ◼️ Why brand is never done. How to treat brand as a living, iterating asset rather than a one-off capital expense. ◼️ How to take the first practical step today. Why the best starting point is customer research, not a new logo, and how to find the highest-impact move for your current stage. Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 01:45 What B2B brand actually means (and why it is not your logo) 03:30 How to build a brand centred on your customer, not your ego 05:00 Brand vs. demand: why the best companies invest in both 07:00 The vanity mindset trap and the race to the bottom 11:00 How brand lubricates the sales process and shortens cycles 15:00 Where to start if you have never invested in brand before Relevant Links and Resources Ben Jackson Website: https://www.momentumstudio.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminjackson/ Resources Mentioned HockeyStack: https://www.hockeystack.comGrowth Leaders (peer agency cohort, South Coast of England): (add link if available) What's Next If this episode got you thinking about your own B2B brand, do not wait for a better moment. Start the conversation today by reaching out to a branding expert and asking one simple question: "What is the most impactful next step for my business right now?" Useful Links Connect with Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbradwell/ Listen to Pipe Dream on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/bac4p-2a0121/Pipe-Dream-%7C-A-B2B-Marketing-Podcast Learn more about B2B Better: https://www.b2b-better.com

    19 min
  2. The Briefing Call Secret Top Podcasters Use Before Every Episode | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Briefing Call Secret Top Podcasters Use Before Every Episode | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    We help B2B brands launch shows that turn their point of view into pipeline. If you're launching a podcast (or have one already) and are not sure how it can hit your bottom line, book a meeting with Jason: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jason-bradwell/youtube-meeting-link Most podcast hosts are making a costly mistake before a single word is recorded, and it's costing them great guests, great stories, and great content. In this solo episode, Jason Bradwell reveals why the pre-interview briefing call is the single most underrated tool in B2B podcast production. Drawing on hundreds of guest briefings at B2B Better, Jason walks through exactly how to structure the call, what to cover, and why skipping it is a guaranteed path to a flat, forgettable episode. Whether you're running a B2B podcast to generate pipeline, build brand authority, or support your owned media strategy, the briefing call is the foundation that makes everything else work. From establishing genuine chemistry between host and guest, to uncovering the story behind the story, to protecting yourself from wasting time on the wrong interviewee, this episode is a masterclass in podcast operations done right. Jason also covers how to put nervous guests at ease by clearly setting expectations around question reviews, editorial sign-off, and recording flexibility, which is critical when working with senior B2B decision-makers who may never have been on a podcast before. Key Takeaways ◼️ How to structure a briefing call that covers chemistry, content, and logistics in one focused conversation before any recording begins. ◼️ Why cold guest bookings fail and how skipping the pre-interview step forces you to build the plane while it's already in the air. ◼️ How to uncover the real story behind a guest's LinkedIn profile and find the differentiated angle that makes your episode stand out. ◼️ Why giving guests editorial control over questions and sign-off is the key to landing high-quality B2B guests who feel confident promoting the episode. ◼️ How to use the briefing call as a filter to identify guests who are not the right fit before you've committed to a full recording session. ◼️ Why the briefing call is central to a B2B owned media strategy that produces content sales teams can actually use to move prospects through the pipeline. Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 01:00 Why Cold Guest Bookings Produce Flat Podcasts 02:00 The Three Goals Every Briefing Call Must Hit 03:00 How to Structure Your Briefing Call Step by Step 05:00 Reassuring Guests and Reducing Their Risk 06:00 Why Briefing Calls Turn Strangers Into Collaborators 07:00 How to Find the Story Behind the Story 07:45 Using the Briefing Call as a Quality Filter Relevant Links and Resources Riverside (recording platform referenced in episode): https://www.riverside.fm What's Next If this episode made you rethink how you're booking and briefing podcast guests, share it with someone running a B2B show who needs to hear it. More solo episodes on practical podcast operations are coming soon, including how to exit a guest gracefully when things do not work out. Useful Links Connect with Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbradwell/Listen to Pipe Dream on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/bac4p-2a0121/Pipe-Dream-PodcastLearn more about B2B Better: https://www.b2b-better.com

    9 min
  3. 4 Proven Podcast Segments That Drive B2B Pipeline at Every Stage | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    5 DAYS AGO

    4 Proven Podcast Segments That Drive B2B Pipeline at Every Stage | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    We help B2B brands launch shows that turn their point of view into pipeline. If you're launching a podcast (or have one already) and are not sure how it can hit your bottom line, book a meeting with Jason: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jason-bradwell/youtube-meeting-link Most B2B podcasts are quietly failing their businesses, and the owners don't even know it. If your show is only driving downloads and impressions, you're leaving pipeline, revenue, and serious commercial momentum on the table. In this solo episode of Pipe Dream, Jason Bradwell breaks down four powerful podcast segment types that the vast majority of B2B companies are completely ignoring. Whether your show runs fortnightly or monthly, these segments are designed to stretch your content further, fill your feed more consistently, and move prospects through every stage of the buyer journey, from totally unaware all the way through to product aware. Jason explains how to think like a media company, why the standard guest interview format is holding your show back, and how a few simple structural additions can transform your podcast into a genuine revenue engine. Key Takeaways ◼️ How to use a Recap Segment to share your point of view without overshadowing your guest ◼️ Why the Hidden Segment helps you publish more frequently without recording extra episodes ◼️ How to use a Trending News Segment to tag companies and individuals and dramatically increase content visibility ◼️ Why a Company Updates segment is one of the most underrated tools for bottom-of-funnel nurture ◼️ How to map your podcast content across all four stages of buyer awareness ◼️ Why thinking like a media company is no longer optional for B2B brands serious about owned media Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 01:00 Why Most B2B Podcasts Get Stuck at Top-of-Funnel 02:00 Using Segments to Drive Mid and Bottom-of-Funnel Results 02:45 Segment 1: The Recap Segment 04:00 Segment 2: The Hidden Segment 06:00 Segment 3: The Trending News Segment 07:45 Segment 4: Company Updates What's Next If any of these segments sparked an idea for your show, don't let it sit, book a call with Jason and turn that idea into a content system that actually drives pipeline. Useful Links Connect with Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbradwell/Listen to Pipe Dream on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/bac4p-2a0121/Pipe-Dream-%7C-A-B2B-Marketing-PodcastLearn more about B2B Better: https://www.b2b-better.com

    9 min
  4. We Published 34 Podcasts in 34 Days – Here's What the Numbers Say | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    6 DAYS AGO

    We Published 34 Podcasts in 34 Days – Here's What the Numbers Say | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    We help B2B brands launch shows that turn their point of view into pipeline. If you're launching a podcast (or have one already) and are not sure how it can hit your bottom line, book a meeting with Jason: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jason-bradwell/youtube-meeting-link 56,000 YouTube views, 4,500 podcast downloads, and 2,500 subscribers built from scratch — all in 34 working days. Here is exactly how Pipe Dream got there and what still needs fixing. Around day 40 of the Pipe Dream 100-episode daily publishing challenge, Jason Bradwell pulls back the curtain on the real performance data — the wins, the gaps, and the specific changes the team is making to close them. This is an honest, unfiltered look at what it takes to run a high-frequency owned media programme as a B2B agency while simultaneously delivering that same service for clients. Jason breaks down the full content distribution stack: daily publishing on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, personal LinkedIn, and brand LinkedIn, supported by a modest five-pound-per-episode advertising budget on YouTube. He shares why that paid push was necessary to escape a cold start on a brand new channel and what the experiment of pulling it back will reveal about organic content resonance. On LinkedIn, an important early finding is emerging: long-form video cuts of seven to eight minutes are generating 20 to 30% more engagement than 60-second short clips. That insight is shifting the team's distribution strategy significantly, with native LinkedIn publishing of longer episodes now taking priority over driving audiences off-platform. Jason also addresses where the programme needs work: tighter episode structure using a four-act case study format, more consistent personal LinkedIn promotion across all 12,000 followers, and better packaging through stronger thumbnail design and more compelling opening hooks. Key Takeaways ◼️ How to build a YouTube audience from zero using modest per-episode ad spend to break through cold-start friction ◼️ Why publishing long-form native video on LinkedIn outperforms short clips by 20 to 30% in B2B engagement ◼️ How to use a four-act case study structure to keep every guest episode tight, tactical and under 20 minutes ◼️ Why consistent personal LinkedIn distribution matters more than production volume if you want owned media to drive pipeline ◼️ How to use a daily publishing programme as a test bed for packaging, promotion and format experiments you can apply to client work ◼️ Why thumbnail quality and the first 60 seconds of every episode are the highest-leverage production investments on YouTube Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 00:30 Why Pipe Dream exists and what it replaced 01:45 The goals (and non-goals) behind 100 daily episodes 02:30 The numbers: downloads, views, subscribers and followers 04:00 How the content is being promoted and distributed 05:10 Why the YouTube ad spend makes sense at this stage 06:00 LinkedIn strategy: why long-form is winning over shorts 07:30 Episode structure and the four-act guest format 08:45 New content formats: industry reaction and news commentary 09:15 Thumbnail and hook quality: practising what we preach 11:00 The bottom line after 35 episodes Relevant Links and Resources Pipe Dream Listen on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/bac4p-2a0121/Pipe-Dream-%7C-A-B2B-Marketing-PodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@b2bbetter What's Next If this episode gave you a clearer picture of what a high-frequency owned media programme actually looks like in practice, subscribe and leave a review wherever you are listening — it genuinely helps the show reach more B2B marketers who need to hear this. Useful Links Connect with Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbradwell/Listen to Pipe Dream on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/bac4p-2a0121/Pipe-Dream-%7C-A-B2B-Marketing-PodcastLearn more about B2B Better: https://www.b2b-better.com

    12 min
  5. 3 Podcast Tactics That Turn Trade Shows Into Pipeline Machines | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    11 MAR

    3 Podcast Tactics That Turn Trade Shows Into Pipeline Machines | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    We help B2B brands launch shows that turn their point of view into pipeline. If you're launching a podcast (or have one already) and are not sure how it can hit your bottom line, book a meeting with Jason: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jason-bradwell/youtube-meeting-link Most B2B marketers are leaving serious pipeline on the table at trade shows. In this episode, Jason reveals the three-stage podcast playbook that transforms your event strategy from an expensive gamble into a measurable revenue driver. Trade show season is a fixture in almost every B2B marketing calendar, yet most brands treat their podcast and their event strategy as completely separate initiatives. In this solo episode, Jason Bradwell breaks down the tactical framework B2B Better uses to help clients integrate podcast content across every phase of a trade show: pre-event, during the event, and post-event. Jason opens by addressing a frustration felt by B2B marketers everywhere: watching leadership commit hundreds of thousands of pounds to trade show presence while content budgets remain paper-thin. The good news is that with the right approach, a podcast can justify that investment and amplify it significantly. The pre-event phase focuses on a simple but powerful shift in cold outreach. Rather than asking prospects to visit your booth, inviting them to be featured on your podcast from the show floor lifts response rates from the industry-standard 2% up to 15-20%. During the event, Jason explains how to set up a mini broadcast studio within your booth, drawing on a real example from a client activation in Amsterdam. A well-executed editorial plan at a single trade show can generate 3 to 12 months of high-quality content. The post-event phase covers how to package that content into sales follow-up sequences that keep accounts warm long after the event ends. Key Takeaways ◼️ How to shift your cold outreach from a sales pitch to a value-first podcast invite that lifts response rates from 2% to 15-20% ◼️ Why treating your podcast and trade show strategy as separate silos is costing you pipeline ◼️ How to carve out a dedicated recording space at your booth and turn it into a micro-event within the wider trade show ◼️ Why a single trade show can generate up to 12 months of relevant B2B content when you plan your editorial calendar in advance ◼️ How to use post-event content packages to give your sales team warm, relevant touchpoints for prospect follow-up ◼️ Why owned media gives B2B brands a structural advantage over competitors relying purely on paid event presence Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 00:01 The Trade Show Budget Problem Every B2B Marketer Knows 00:02 Pre-Event: Using Podcast Invites to Book More Meetings 00:04 Why Shifting the Ask Changes Your Response Rate Completely 00:05 During the Event: Building a Live Content Engine on the Show Floor 00:07 Post-Event: Turning Content Into Sales Follow-Up Sequences 00:08 Key Takeaways and How to Get in Touch Relevant Links and Resources RODE Wireless GO II (compact field mic referenced in episode): https://rode.com/en/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoii What's Next If you are heading into trade show season, now is the time to build your podcast editorial plan around it. Reach out to Jason on LinkedIn or drop him an email via the link in the show notes to talk through how B2B Better can help you turn your next event into a content and pipeline engine. Useful Links Connect with Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbradwell/  Listen to Pipe Dream on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/bac4p-2a0121/Pipe-Dream-Podcast Learn more about B2B Better: https://www.b2b-better.com

    9 min
  6. Production Agency vs Marketing Agency: Which Do You Need? | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    10 MAR

    Production Agency vs Marketing Agency: Which Do You Need? | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    We help B2B brands launch shows that turn their point of view into pipeline. If you're launching a podcast (or have one already) and are not sure how it can hit your bottom line, book a meeting with Jason: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jason-bradwell/youtube-meeting-link Most B2B podcasts look polished, sound great, and go absolutely nowhere. The uncomfortable truth? It's not a production problem. It's a strategy problem. In this solo episode of Pipe Dream, Jason Bradwell breaks down one of the most misunderstood distinctions in B2B content marketing: the difference between a podcast production agency and a podcast marketing agency. Drawing on his experience leading marketing teams with multi-million-dollar budgets at enterprise B2B organisations, Jason explains why production quality alone will never move the needle on pipeline. A podcast production agency delivers great audio and visuals, then hands the content back to the client. A podcast marketing agency works across the entire process, from editorial and promotional strategy through to distribution, sales enablement, and ongoing optimisation. The difference is between content that looks good on a slide deck and content that actually closes deals. Jason shares three questions that any podcast marketing agency worth working with will ask from day one, covering how success is defined within the wider go-to-market strategy, how the buyer journey informs content decisions, and why a distinct point of view is the foundation of any show that stands out in a sea of commodity B2B content. Key Takeaways ◼️ How to identify whether you are speaking to a podcast production agency or a podcast marketing agency before you sign a contract ◼️ Why defining success at the outset, whether that is pipeline, brand awareness, or sales enablement, shapes every creative and strategic decision that follows ◼️ How to use the buyer journey to develop podcast content that moves prospects from unaware to converted, rather than creating content in a vacuum ◼️ Why a strong point of view is the single biggest differentiator for B2B thought leadership content, and how a marketing agency helps you develop one ◼️ How to prevent your podcast from becoming a siloed marketing vanity project by aligning sales and marketing from the very beginning ◼️ Why production quality matters but will never compensate for a weak narrative or an unclear commercial objective Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 00:30 Why Jason Uses the Word "Marketing" Deliberately 02:00 What Separates a Production Agency from a Marketing Agency 03:00 The Full-Service Approach Explained 04:00 Question 1: What Does Success Look Like? 05:30 Question 2: What Does the Buyer Journey Look Like? 07:00 Question 3: What Makes You Different from Your Competitors? 08:00 Wrap-Up and How to Get in Touch What's Next If this episode made you rethink how your podcast fits into your wider marketing strategy, the next step is a conversation. Reach out to Jason on LinkedIn or book a meeting directly using the link at the top of these notes. Useful Links Connect with Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbradwell/Listen to Pipe Dream on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/bac4p-2a0121/Pipe-Dream-PodcastLearn more about B2B Better: https://www.b2b-better.com

    9 min
  7. How to Prove Your Podcast ROI With One Sleeper Metric Nobody Talks About | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    9 MAR

    How to Prove Your Podcast ROI With One Sleeper Metric Nobody Talks About | Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better and Host of Pipe Dream Podcast

    We help B2B brands launch shows that turn their point of view into pipeline. If you're launching a podcast (or have one already) and are not sure how it can hit your bottom line, book a meeting with Jason: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jason-bradwell/youtube-meeting-link Your download count is flattering you. And if you're pitching your podcast to a board on the back of it, you're building on sand. In this solo episode, Jason Bradwell calls out the most common measurement mistake in B2B podcasting and reveals the one metric that actually tells you whether your show is working. If you're running a podcast to drive pipeline rather than ego, this episode is essential listening. For most B2B businesses, downloads are a red herring. If your total addressable market is a few hundred or a few thousand companies, benchmarking your show against Joe Rogan or Diary of a CEO is not just meaningless -- it's actively misleading. The metric you should be tracking instead is Consumption Rate (on podcast platforms) or Watch Time (on YouTube). These tell you something far more important: how resonant your content actually is with the people who matter. Jason breaks down exactly where to find these figures in Apple, Spotify, and YouTube analytics, and makes the case that 100 listeners consuming 80% of your episode is worth considerably more than 10,000 who drop off after 60 seconds. For anyone building a business case internally to launch or continue a B2B show, this is the argument you need. Key Takeaways ◼️ Why downloads are a misleading success metric for the vast majority of B2B podcasts ◼️ How to use Consumption Rate to measure whether your show is actually resonating with buyers ◼️ Why 100 highly engaged listeners outperforms 10,000 passive ones in a B2B context ◼️ How to find Watch Time and Consumption Rate inside Apple, Spotify, and YouTube analytics ◼️ Why resonance over reach is the right frame when your total addressable market is finite ◼️ How to build a credible, data-backed business case for your podcast using a single metric Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 00:30 Why downloads are the default metric for podcasts 01:30 The problem with downloads as a B2B success metric 02:20 Introducing Consumption Rate and Watch Time 03:00 Resonance vs. reach: which actually matters for B2B? 03:30 Where to find Consumption Rate in Apple, Spotify, and YouTube 04:00 The one metric to bring to your board What's Next If this episode made you question how you're currently measuring your show, it's time to dig into your analytics and find your Consumption Rate today. Share this episode with any founder or marketer who's still leading with download numbers in their next board update. Useful Links Connect with Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbradwell/Listen to Pipe Dream on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detai...Learn more about B2B Better: https://www.b2b-better.com

    4 min
  8. The Agency Gossip Podcast Blowing Up LinkedIn Right Now | Becky Willis, Chief Commercial Officer, Quba

    6 MAR

    The Agency Gossip Podcast Blowing Up LinkedIn Right Now | Becky Willis, Chief Commercial Officer, Quba

    We help B2B brands launch shows that turn their point of view into pipeline. If you're launching a podcast (or have one already) and are not sure how it can hit your bottom line, book a meeting with Jason: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jason-bradwell/youtube-meeting-link Most B2B podcasts sound exactly the same. Becky Willis is doing something about it. Becky Willis, Group Chief Commercial Officer of the Kiewit Matthews Group and co-host of the relaunched Agency Hackers podcast, joins Jason to pull back the curtain on a show built differently from the ground up. Forget evergreen guest interviews and generic marketing frameworks. Agency Hackers is a gossip column for agency land, produced in a full broadcast studio, with live phone-ins from the community and a co-hosting dynamic built on genuine chemistry and deliberate spontaneity. In this episode, Becky shares the origin story of the relaunch alongside Agency Hackers founder Ian, explains why they chose high-end studio production over a DIY recording setup, and reveals the "freedom within a framework" philosophy that keeps the show lively and authentic. She also digs into how they source stories, why LinkedIn and private WhatsApp communities are their most fertile hunting grounds, and what nearly killed a previous attempt at producing the show before it ever saw the light of day. Whether you are building an owned media strategy for a B2B brand or simply trying to create content that actually gets listened to, this conversation is packed with honest, practical insight. Key Takeaways ◼️ How to stand out by building a show around your genuine personality and knowledge rather than copying the dominant interview format ◼️ Why "freedom within a framework" is the sweet spot between over-scripted episodes and unstructured waffle ◼️ How to involve your audience through community phone-ins that build loyalty beyond passive listenership ◼️ Why production environment matters more than most hosts realise, and how the right studio setup fuels on-camera energy ◼️ How to source timely content by treating LinkedIn and private community channels as your editorial newsroom ◼️ Why outsourcing end-to-end production is the difference between a show that gets published and one that never sees the light of day Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 01:45 What Agency Hackers Is and Who It's For 04:10 Why They Chose a Gossip Column Format Over Another Marketing Podcast 06:30 The Studio Decision and Why Production Environment Matters 08:00 How They Find and Source Stories Each Week 11:20 The Live Phone-In Segment and Why It Builds Listener Loyalty 14:00 Early Reception and Signals From Episode One 16:45 The Three Big Lessons From the Relaunch So Far 20:10 Where to Find Becky and the Agency Hackers Podcast Relevant Links and Resources Listen to Agency Hackers Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agency-hackers-podcast/id1755540477Listen to Agency Hackers Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y2IHPCBJGmlGNNmQD4l8dConnect with Becky Willis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-willis-07999519/Learn more about Agency Hackers Community: agencyhackers.comFollow Ian Harris (Agency Hackers founder) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianharrisuk/ What's Next Go and subscribe to the Agency Hackers podcast on Spotify or your preferred platform, then come back here and tell us what format you think is missing from the B2B podcast landscape. Useful Links Connect with Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbradwell/ Listen to Pipe Dream on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/bac4p-2a0121/Pipe-Dream-Podcast Learn more about B2B Better: https://www.b2b-better.com

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Pipe Dream profiles the B2B companies that have cracked the code on audience-driven marketing, building podcasts, newsletters, and content channels that don't just generate awareness, but actually drive qualified pipeline. Host Jason Bradwell, founder of B2B Better, sits down with the marketers and founders who've shifted away from traditional demand gen tactics to build their own audiences. Each episode breaks down the numbers, the conversion systems, and the tactical decisions that turn listeners into buyers. This isn't a show about marketing theory or best practices. It's about what's actually working right now: how much it costs, what converts, and why owned audience beats rented attention every single time. If you're tired of vanity metrics and want to understand how to build a content engine that drives real revenue, this is your show. New episodes... all the time. Learn more at http://www.b2b-better.com

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