In this episode, we explore Michelle Pontvert's approach to hosting online events using private podcasts. Discover how this "easy events enthusiast" created a 33-contributor audio event in just 34 hours, achieved an 872-person listen-through rate, and saw a 40% uptick in overall business sales. Learn why Michelle chose audio over traditional summit formats and how she designed an experience that benefits hosts, collaborators, and listeners equally.

Links mentioned:

https://www.michellepontvert.com

https://www.michellepontvert.com/event-debrief

https://www.michellepontvert.com/quiz

https://www.instagram.com/michellepontvert

https://www.facebook.com/michelle.pontvert

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Are you a coach, consultant, or course creator using a private podcast to attract and nurture leads but finding that your audience just isn’t hitting “play”?

In this coaching episode of Launch Your Private Podcast, we sit down with Evelyn Eliza, a self-talk strategist and former therapist, to optimize her private podcast lead magnet, Self-Talk Shifts. Evelyn’s podcast is built to serve entrepreneurial women struggling with inner conflict, helping them shift self-talk from critical to supportive. But like many creators, she faced the all-too-common challenge: low listener consumption after opt-in.

Timestamps:

[0:00] Introduction to the episode and Evelyn Eliza's audio lead magnet and how it's structured.

[8:32] Messaging challenges: does “self-leadership” resonate with her ideal client?

[13:46] The three self-talk patterns that interfere with self-leadership.

[18:17] Discussion on lead magnet name and low listener consumption rates and strategies to boost consumption

[26:44] Creative strategies like Easter eggs to re-engage listeners.

[29:28] When to optimize titles, sequencing, and content for better conversions.

[31:13] Advantages of using a pop-up podcast model to add urgency.

[33:17] Drip model vs. on-demand content delivery in Evelyn’s main program.

[37:46] Addressing belief sequencing inside the podcast content for conversion.

[39:15] Evelyn’s car analogy: shifting the view of self-talk from backseat chatter to dual drivers.

[43:12] Gathering feedback through calls, voice notes, and incentives.

[45:05] Redefining success: honoring preferences instead of pushing past comfort zones.

Links mentioned:

Evelyn's private podcast: rewriteyournarrative.com/private-podcast

Self-talk Shifts Private Podcast opt-in page: https://rewriteyournarrative.com/private-podcast

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@selftalksynergy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selftalksynergy/

Self-talk Synergy System program https://rewriteyournarrative.com/self-talk-synergy-system

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Wondering how to turn your high-performing content into a compelling lead magnet? Join us in this episode of Launch Your Private Podcast as we coach Joyce Layman, a seasoned visibility strategist and author, on how to transform her mindset-based content into a private podcast lead magnet that deeply resonates with her audience.

Joyce came into the conversation with content that outperforms everything else, but it's centered around mindset, not marketing tactics. Together, we unpack how to align what’s working with what she’s selling and how to use private podcasting to bridge the gap between curiosity and conversion.

Timestamps:

[0:00] Intro to Joyce Layman and why her audience is tired of social media

[5:56] Joyce walks through her membership, group program, and micro offers

[7:41] Her audience struggles with tech and low-performing lead magnets

[9:18] Repurposing a PDF into a private podcast that leads to her offers

[13:02] Joyce plans to enhance and restructure her lead magnet content

[16:19] Her top-performing episodes are about mindset and the RAS

[18:33] Using mindset as the “holy sh*t” moment to build belief early

[22:12] Messaging ideas like “Train your brain to be seen” take shape

[28:06] How a private podcast can bridge mindset and visibility strategy

[32:14] Final recommendation: test both the PDF and RAS audio lead magnets

[35:19] Joyce previews her upcoming Micro Audio Summit

Links mentioned:

http://www.joycelayman.com

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