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Roy Coughlan

The Podfather Podcast is your go-to resource for starting, growing, and sustaining a podcast that actually gets results.

Hosted by Roy Coughlan — Business Podcast Coach and the man behind 9 podcasts, five of which have reached the global top 0.5% and one the top 1% — this show is built on real experience, not theory. Roy's shows chart daily in 20+ countries and have hit No.1 in over 20 countries worldwide.

Each episode is packed with practical, usable tips from Roy and fellow podcasters sharing their secret sauce — the strategies, systems, and lessons that keep shows growing and hosts in the game.

Whether you are just starting out or ready to move to the next level, this is the show for you.

🎙️ Start or grow your podcast: https://roycoughlan.com/ 👥 Join the Podfather community: skool.com/podfather/about

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  • S3 · E55
    February 13 · 1 hr 8 min

    #55 Putting your Soul into Your Podcast with Demetria Zinga

    Demetria Zinga is the founder of Soul Podcasting Collective, a boutique agency that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs launch and grow meaningful podcasts. Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Bio of Demetria ZingaDemetria Zinga is the founder of Soul Podcasting Collective, a boutique agency that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs launch and grow meaningful podcasts. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing and podcasting, she has hosted multiple top-ranking shows and helped countless creatives turn their ideas into soulful, standout brands.A former homeschool mom turned full-time solopreneur, Demetria is passionate about supporting women—especially mompreneurs and creatives—who feel stuck in tech overwhelm, mindset blocks, or burnout. She’s known for her honest, actionable insights that blend strategy with heart, helping entrepreneurs build authority, share their voice confidently, and create lasting impact through podcasting. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:21 Who is Demetria Zinga 01:30 Her Podcasting Journey 07:45 How did People listen to Podcast in 2004 08:35 What she wished she had know when she starting Podcasting 12:00 How does it feel when you decide to finish a Podcast 16:06 Does Changing the Name of your Podcast effect the listeners 19:05 Different Podcast Platforms she used 21:10 The Ai on Podbean 21:40 Transfer to a Free planform if you plan on finishing your show 24:40 How to pick the Platform for your Podcast 26:10 Home Schooling 32:27 Having kids while recording a podcast 34:32 Having my son on my Podcast when he was 4yrs 36:30 Should you remove your history from YouTube of another business 39:20 Her Podcast Audit 44:23 The Analytics tell you a lot to improve your Podcast 46:15 Why I edit all my Podcasts myself 47:00 Show you add a Hook at the begining of the Podcast 48:00 Marketing your Podcast is more important than over editing 53:10 Using SEO for your Podcast 55:55 Monetizing your Podcast 58:22 Promoting Yourself and finding Guests that can be a Client 1:00:19 How to Navigate Social Media for your Podcast 1:06:20 Software that Demetris & Roy Recommends How to Contact Demetria Zinga ⁠https://soulpodcasting.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/soulpodcasting/⁠ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster Find me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #DemetriaZinga #communication

  • S3 · E54
    February 5 · 50 min

    #54 Overcoming Copyright of Music on your Podcast - Michelle Nezat

    Michelle Nezat is the host of the More Than a Song podcast and has been podcasting since 2014. A marketer by education and trade Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips ==================== Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ==================== Bio of Michelle NezatMichelle Nezat is the host of the More Than a Song podcast and has been podcasting since 2014. A marketer by education and trade, she recently released her first novel, "A Seat at the Table" where the main character is a young marketing entrepreneur...write what you know! She is passionate about helping others discover and meditate on God's Word for themselves which is what drives the content of her podcast and her novel. but is always up to help others enter the podcasting world as a way to pay it forward for those who have helped her along the way. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:26 Who is Michelle Nezat 01:25 Her Podcast Journey Starting in 2014 05:20 Overcoming Copyright of Music on your Podcast 07:15 Different Podcast Hosting Platforms 09:45 Dynamic Inserts 11:05 Do not accept the Nasty Comments 13:55 Getting diferent * Reviews is not a bad thing 19:15 Monetization her Show 23:45 Platform for Courses 28:30 Have your Name as the Brand 31:25 Re-Mastering Old Content 35:20 Getting content out 38:00 The Advantages of a Podcast Tour. 41:15 What her Book is about 44:00 Marketing Tips for your show 47:20 Should you Trim your email list How to Contact Michelle Nezat ⁠https://michellenezat.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MichelleLNezat/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/michellenezat⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@michellenezattv⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellenezat/⁠ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster Find me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #MichelleNezat #communication

  • S3 · E53
    February 1 · 1 hr 3 min

    #53 Podcast Secrets that will help your show Grow - Marianne Hickman

    Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business. Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips ==================== Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ==================== Bio of Marianne Hickman Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business.From being a single mom on food stamps to running a thriving business with her husband and raising six incredible children, Marianne knows firsthand the power of crafting a message that moves people to action.Through her programs Marianne equips her clients with the tools to own the stage, deliver unforgettable presentations, and turn those moments into measurable results. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Who is Marianne Hickman 01:18 What she covers on her Podcast 03:45 Interviewing the Authors 04:22 Let People know who you would like to Interview 05:25 Use different Social media to contact people 06:06 Use Threads for your Podcast 10:54 Improving your YouTube 14:40 Batch Recording 17:17 Should you put the Number of the episode on your Podcast 19:43 Don't Start a Podcast unless you commit to 2000 Episodes 21:35 What is the Platform Lemonade 23:00 Figuring out Tik Tok 26:23 You do not know what will go virual 27:30 Be aware of companies promising Virual Videos 29:20 People pay to make them appear on Forbes and videos 33:05 Do not think that you need Millions of downloads 35:25 Enjoy what you are doing 38:25 How to give yourself Energy from within 40:00 Creating a SKOOL Platfrom 46:00 Affiliates for SKOOL 48:00 Skool Group Options 53:00 Software she uses for her Podcast 57:40 Using Ai for her Business How to Contact Marianne Hickman ⁠https://mariannehickman.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Marianne_Hickman⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MarianneEHickman/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/Marianne__ME⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/marianne__hickman/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-hickman-speaker-coach-662b294/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@marianne__hickman⁠ ⁠https://www.threads.com/@marianne__hickman⁠ ___________________ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster ___________________ Find me at ⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠⁠ ----- Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #MarianneHickman #communication

  • #53
    January 25 · 55 min

    #52 The Podcast Tools Every Creator Should Be Using Right Now - Michael Klassen

    Michael Klassen is a seasoned media professional and the visionary co-founder of the 5AM Podcast, which he established in 2019 alongside Susan Klassen. With extensive experience spanning broadcast television, video production, and project management, Michael brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his role as host and producer. Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips ==================== Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster ⁠⁠⁠ ==================== Bio of Michael Klassen As the voice behind the 5AM Podcast, Michael is dedicated to helping listeners thrive through purposeful early rising, cultivating gratitude, and developing an abundance mindset. His engaging interview style and practical approach to personal development have made the podcast a valuable resource for those seeking business insights, lifestyle improvements, and motivational guidance. Michael's background in broadcast television has equipped him with exceptional storytelling abilities and technical expertise, allowing him to create high-quality content that resonates with audiences. In 2025, Michael & Susan expanded the 5AM Podcast platform to include audio-visual episodes available across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Who is Michael Klassen 01:25 His Broadcasting Journey 04:16 Working with his wife on the Podcast and where hosted 05:45 Why he Records on Riverside 06:40 Creating the Shorts from the Interview 07:55 Tube Buddy & VidIQ 08:55 How well do the Video Software works 09:40 The Captions Create better downloads on YouTube 11:07 YouTube now putting out in Different Languages 12:13 Software for Titles 14:00 Ai Software helping with your Podcast 15:20 Riverside Price and advantages 17:10 Monetizating the Podcast 20:05 Creating a Store for your Podcast 21:20 Working with your Wife 22:55 Putting a QR to allow people to find the Episode 25: 25 What the Colour Orange is important for a Pay Button 26:30 Research on Youtube Videos to Improve 28:00 Advertising on YouTube works 29:50 Do not pay to get fake Subscribers 30:25 Giving a Thumbs up from your own Channels 33:00 Improving the Views on Your Shorts 35:00 Putting your Youtube video out on the minute before the 15 mins mark 36:50 Social Media to share your Podcast 40:20 Tik Tok can work for your Podcast 42:35 How Many Hashtags should you use 44:40 Putting Like and Love Symbols in your Videos 46:05 Do not ask for too much of your audience 47:55 His 5am Podcast 51:09 Why you can change your life for the better having a Podcast 54:04 Do the Right thing and Creation rewards you How to Contact Michael Klassen CONNECT WITH 5AM PODCAST: Follow 5AM on our YouTube channel: /@5ampodcastchannel 🎧 Listen on all major platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06ptr5B... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... 🌐 Website: www.5AMPodcast.com 📱 Instagram: www.instagram.com/5ampodcast 🐦 X.com: x.com/5AMPodcast1 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/5ampodcast ⏰ TikTok: www.TikTok.com/@5am.podcast ___________________ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster ___________________ Find me at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠ ----- Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #MichaelKlassen #5ampodcast

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