Estelle Erasmus welcomes podcaster and consultant Adam Schaeuble, host of Podcasting Business School. Adam shares his top strategies for using your podcast as the foundation of a six-figure online business—starting with essentials like your show name, description, and artwork.
Together, they break down how to attract the right listeners and convert them into clients. Adam reveals his three-part formula for naming your show, explains why most podcasters miss the mark on SEO, and shares how to boost discoverability—without a full rebrand.
In this episode:
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Why podcast titles and artwork are your most powerful SEO tools [1:47]
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How to extend your podcast name to improve search rankings [2:21]
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The importance of using "Google questions" in your description [10:26]
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Why solo episodes are key to expert positioning and conversions [12:15]
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How coaching-style episodes build trust and credibility [12:47]
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Tools to streamline your workflow (like StreamYard and VIDYO.ai) [26:35]
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The mindset you need for long-term podcast success [27:14]
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_d2Tcj5DGSo
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastingbusinessschool/
Website: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/
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(Solo episode) #141 Estelle's Edge on How AI is Disrupting Content Marketing https://estelleserasmus.com/141-solo-episode-estelles-edge-on-how-ai-is-disrupting-content-marketing/
(Coaching episode) #144 Elevate Your Voice, Expand Your Reach https://estelleserasmus.com/144-coaching-episode-elevate-your-voice-expand-your-reach/
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About Estelle:
Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning journalist, author of Writing That Gets Noticed (named a "Best Book for Writers" by Poets & Writers), and host of Freelance Writing Direct—2025 Podcast of the Year (Education), American Writing Awards. A Contributing Editor for Writer's Digest and adjunct professor at NYU, her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, WIRED, PBS/Next Avenue, The Independent, and AARP: The Magazine. She's served as editor-in-chief of five national magazines.
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