Podcasting Mentor: Better Brave

Candace Dudley
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Hey! I’m Candace, your Podcast Guesting Strategist and producer, here to help entrepreneurs like you leverage podcast guesting and strategic podcasting to grow your visibility, expand your audience, and build your business with ease. As a long-time podcaster and entrepreneur, I’ve been in the trenches—and I know what it takes to launch, grow, and sustain a podcast that makes an impact. If you’re dreaming of starting a podcast, ready to step up your guesting game, or want strategies to grow your brand through podcast visibility, this is your space. I’ll share expert guesting strategies, production tips, and behind-the-scenes insights—all with no fluff or gatekeeping. In solo episodes, I’ll guide you through guesting tips, podcast growth, and how to build a sustainable podcasting strategy. I also bring in guest experts to share valuable advice on growing a thriving business. If you're ready to amplify your voice and leverage podcast guesting to grow your business without the hustle, hit play. Let’s make it happen!

  1. 13h ago

    247: You Have 8 Seconds: What Your Website Needs to Say After Someone Hears You on a Podcast with Katie Eberman

    Getting booked on podcasts is only half the equation. What happens when a listener lands on your website? In this episode, I'm joined by Katie Eberman, owner of a design studio that helps women entrepreneurs build websites that feel like home and convert with ease.  We talk about pairing podcast guesting with a simple, strategic website so your appearances turn into real inquiries, without you having to be everywhere all the time. In this episode, you'll learn: The 3 questions your homepage has to answer within 8 secondsHow to choose your "power pair" of platforms when you only have so much capacityThe simple 3-step website flow that converts bestTwo ways to feature your podcast appearances on your siteSpecial offer for listeners Katie is offering a free website strategy call (60 to 90 minutes). You'll look at your analytics together, see where people are dropping off, and live-edit your site on the call. Sign up here for free -> https://www.simplybykatie.com/podcast-guest Connect with Katie Instagram @simply_by_katie Website: www.simplybykatie.com🎙️ Book your FREE Podcasting Audit today! ➡️  https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podaudit 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE] Support the show

  2. Oct 27

    246: Haunted House: Podcast Tour Edition (Guesting Do's & Don'ts)

    Halloween week calls for a haunted house, podcast guesting edition. In this episode, I’m walking through the scariest mistakes I see guests make, and why the fix starts with one thing: locking in on a speaking topic.  Using Angie the canning lady (yes, the one going viral on Instagram) as the example, I break down why repeating your message over and over is exactly how you become the person people think of when your niche comes up.  In this episode: Why repeating the same topic across shows makes you top of mind, not boringThe two things every pitch needs: proof you’ve done your homework and the value you’ll bring Why copy-and-paste pitches land in the spam folderWhy you don’t need another degree or certification to guest on podcastsWhy you go on a podcast tour to get clients, not the other way aroundHow to use your episode after it airs to build authority, even months laterKey takeaway Lock in on one speaking topic and repeat it. Being repetitive to you is being memorable to everyone else. Resources and links Book your free podcasting audit: https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podauditWork with me on a podcast tour: https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26Ready for Q4 and Q1? Hosts are booking out their schedules right now to wrap up Q4 and take the holidays off. Get on their calendars now so Q4 into Q1 2027 is your most visible, business-booking season yet. Head to the link above to get started. 🎙️ Book your FREE Podcasting Audit today! ➡️  https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podaudit 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE] Support the show

  3. Oct 20

    245: What I Wish Past Me Knew Before I Left Teaching

    This is my heartfelt message from me to you. There's no guesting strategy or step-by-step training here.  In This Episode, You'll Hear: Why you are the only person who can give you the permission you're looking forHow to keep going when you can only see the very next stepWhy your progress is compounding, even when it feels slowWhy your worth is not tied to your productivityThis Episode Is For You If:  You're trying to build something that others don't quite understand. You feel like your progress should be faster and you're not getting where you want to be. You're an eldest daughter and now WAHM who is wabbling between building her dream life and going back to her 9 to 5.  I see you, I am you, and I know you are meant for this.  Give this a listen and pass it on to your bestie that needs it. We rise together. 🫶🏼 🎙️ Book your FREE Podcasting Audit today! ➡️  https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podaudit 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE] Support the show

  4. Oct 13

    244: Grow Your Podcast using Pinterest with Andi Smiley

    If you're already leaning toward podcast guesting because you want visibility that doesn't rely on posting every day, this one is for you. I've been sitting on a Pinterest account I opened and abandoned, so I brought on Andi Smiley to tell us if it's actually worth the effort. She's a former radio producer who grew her podcast 74% in a year using Pinterest, and she barely posts. If you want another way to get in front of the right people without living on Instagram, keep listening. In this episode: Why Pinterest works more like a search engine than a social platform, and why the people there are ready to take action instead of just scrollingHow to start today: set up a business account, grab a free Canva template, and make your first pinHow to find the keywords people are actually searching, and where to put them in your pin title and descriptionHow to turn one episode into many pins without Pinterest flagging you as spamIf you've been on the fence about Pinterest, or you just want a visibility strategy that fits into real life, this episode will help you decide.  Links: Andi's Pinterest fit checklist: https://friendlypodcastguide.com/is-pinterest-right-for-me-checklist/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/friendlypodcastguide/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@friendlypodcastguide🎙️ Book your FREE Podcasting Audit today! ➡️  https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podaudit 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE] Support the show

  5. Oct 6

    243: What Even is a Podcast Tour & How to Actually Use it to Market Your Business

    In this solo episode I'm tackling a question that I was assuming people knew the answer to... What even is a podcast tour?  I was asked this on a guest interview I was doing and I was like, "Ooo this needs to be a podcast episode!" So here it is: What is a podcast tour?How many shows is the magic number to guest on?Why you didn't see results the last time you guest spoke on a podcast?➡️ Listen to the full episode and then book your Podcast Tour here -> https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️ Book your FREE Podcasting Audit today! ➡️  https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podaudit 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE] Support the show

  6. Sep 29

    242: The Difference Between Having a Podcast & a Podcast That Books Out Your Signature Offer

    There's a big difference between having a podcast and having a podcast that is booking out your signature offer. In this episode, I share 3 ways to know if your podcast is working as hard for your business as it could be. Most common mistakes: Having way more guest episodes than solo episodes, positions you as a great interviewer and not the thought leader you areSolo episodes that feel like a journal instead of episodes that make it obvious the next step is working with youNot sharing your episodes after they air, losing out big time on authorityIf any of those sound like you, it's time to turn your podcast into the lead generating machine it can be. Ready to make your podcast the thing that books your signature offer? ➡️️ Join my group program, Podcasting for Authority: https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/signature-group-program 🎙️ Book your FREE Podcasting Audit today! ➡️  https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podaudit 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE] Support the show

  7. Sep 22

    241: What to Do With Your Podcast Episodes After They Air

    You guested on a podcast. The episode aired. You shared it to your stories for 24 hours — and then you moved on. That's the most common mistake podcast guests make. And it's costing you. In this episode I'm walking you through exactly what to do with your podcast episodes after they air so that every appearance keeps working for you long after the publish date. I'm covering: How to build a Spotify playlist of all your guest appearances and use it as a resource in your DMsTurning your episode into a blog post to increase your digital footprint and get found organicallyPulling the best quotes and turning them into carousel posts and shareable contentHow to work your episodes into your email list Why none of this has to happen the week the episode airs — and how to go back and use older episodes right nowThis is not a to-do list dump. It's a menu of ideas. Pick one. Start there. You are not behind. 🎙️ Book your FREE Podcasting Audit today! ➡️  https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podaudit 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE] Support the show

  8. Sep 15

    BONUS!! 3 Ways to be KNOWN as the Go-To in Your Industry Right Now

    Podcasts are the fastest way to become the go-to person in your industry that everyone thinks of and refers.  In this bonus episode find 3 quick ways to start building that authority in your niche right now. You can literally do these 3 things today!  Looking for Podcasting for Authority: Be Known, Get Paid, my new signature group program?  👉Grab your spot and learn more here:  https://v2.stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/signature-group-program 🎙️ Book your FREE Podcasting Audit today! ➡️  https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podaudit 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE] Support the show

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Hey! I’m Candace, your Podcast Guesting Strategist and producer, here to help entrepreneurs like you leverage podcast guesting and strategic podcasting to grow your visibility, expand your audience, and build your business with ease. As a long-time podcaster and entrepreneur, I’ve been in the trenches—and I know what it takes to launch, grow, and sustain a podcast that makes an impact. If you’re dreaming of starting a podcast, ready to step up your guesting game, or want strategies to grow your brand through podcast visibility, this is your space. I’ll share expert guesting strategies, production tips, and behind-the-scenes insights—all with no fluff or gatekeeping. In solo episodes, I’ll guide you through guesting tips, podcast growth, and how to build a sustainable podcasting strategy. I also bring in guest experts to share valuable advice on growing a thriving business. If you're ready to amplify your voice and leverage podcast guesting to grow your business without the hustle, hit play. Let’s make it happen!

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  • Creator
    Candace Dudley
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    249
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    © 2026 Podcasting Mentor: Better Brave
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