PodFather
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
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
Episodes

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Daniel Alfon Reveals 5 Critical LINKEDIN Mistakes Podcasters Make
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
If you're still sharing your episodes on LinkedIn, listen to this episode. Daniel has been on over 100 podcasts, and he's seen many mistakes hosts are making. You'll hear how to change your attitude and grow your business - not your listeners#podcasting #podmatch #linkedin====================Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roySpeaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster====================Bio of Daniel Alfon :LinkedIn is an extremely powerful tool that's mostly misunderstood. After training thousands of people on LinkedIn, he developed a simple method that can help leaders reach their objective - without cold connecting, paying for a premium account, advertising or trying to become someone else. If your audience is 40+ entrepreneurs who want to leverage LinkedIn to get leads and revenues in an authentic and organic way. What we Discussed: 00:00 Who is Daniel Alfon02:15 The Pros and Cons of Podcast Hosts05:10 What Podcasts can do on Linkedin to engage09:00 Most people do not engage on linkedin for your show11:30 Everything you comment on is Public13:30 How Benefical are Creating Polls on Linkedin15:45 Is having too many websites on your linkedin profile hurting you19:30 Podcast Scammers & promoters not on Linkedin21:40 System to have a Sponsorship on your Podcast26:40 Advanced search for inmail messages 31:30 Other ways to Monetize your Podcast36:00 Profile Tips for your Linkedin37:22 How he Created a Spotify List of the Shows he was on40:30 The Services that Daniel offers How to Contact Daniel Alfon : https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfon/ https://x.com/DanielAlfonhttps://www.youtube.com/@danielalfon-leveraginglinkedin https://www.quora.com/profile/Daniel-Alfon___________________🤝 JOIN OUR PODFATHER COMMUNITY✦ Website: https://www.podfather.me/✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast✦ Facebook: / podfather.me✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster___________________Find me athttps://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 Affiliatehttps://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy#podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcastplatform

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Julie Marty Pearson Shares Easy Ways To Grow Your Podcast Audience
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
This episode is an interview with a fellow podcaster Julie Marty-Pearson, PsyD, is a dynamic Podcaster of 2 shows, Speaker, and Coach dedicated to empowering women to share their stories through podcasting. #podcasting #podmatch #podcaster====================Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roySpeaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster====================Bio of Julie Marty-Pearson :Julie Marty-Pearson, PsyD, is a dynamic Podcaster, Speaker, and Coach dedicated to empowering women to share their stories through podcasting. With a doctorate in Organizational Psychology and a background spanning over 15 years in higher education, Julie brings a unique blend of academic and research expertise, love of teaching, and real-world experience to her work. She hosts two podcasts, her first, The Story of My Pet, highlights inspiring tales of pets and their parents while advocating for animal rescue, fostering, and adoption. Her newest podcast, Podcast Your Story Now, features her own personal stories, as well as the journeys of other female podcasters and provides practical guidance for being an awesome podcast guest, and launching and growing your podcast. What we Discussed:00:00 Who is Julie Marty-Pearson01:30 How her Background Evolved02:25 The Advantages of a Creative Background05:00 Her Animal Podcast and the inspiration it creates06:50 How her tech improved on her journey09:47 How overwhelming too many tech updates causes13:00 Descript and how it helps Podcasters16:00 Price of Descript16:50 Creating Shorts18:30 How to be an Awesome Guest23:00 Why You should have Video with your Podcast24:10 Ensure you Create a Playlist25:20 Ways Your Podcast Can Grow Your Business29:15 Don't be afraid to share good tips on your show30:00 Some Podcaster lying about their numbers33:00 Is it worth having a Merch Shop37:15 Has a Blog help get Podcast Listeners39:20 Using Cartoon Graphics41:00 Social Media to help your Podcast43:20 The advantages of PinterestHow to Contact Julie Marty-Pearson :https://www.juliemartypearson.com/https://www.facebook.com/jmartypearsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-r-marty-pearson-psydhttps://www.youtube.com/@juliemartypearsonhttps://instagram.com/thestoryofmypetpodcasthttps://instagram.com/podcastyourstorynow___________________🤝 JOIN OUR PODFATHER COMMUNITY✦ Website: https://www.podfather.me/✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast✦ Facebook: / podfather.me✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster___________________Find me athttps://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 Affiliatehttps://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy#podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcastplatform

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
I Spent 9 Years Creating 6000 Podcast Episodes Here’s What I Learned
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
This episode is an interview with a fellow podcaster and there are gems to help improve your show. He has over 6000 Episode created.#podcasting #podmatch #podcaster====================Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roySpeaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster====================Bio :Adam Torres is Host of the Mission Matters series of shows, ranked in the top 2.5% out of 3,475,915 podcasts globally." As Co-Founder of Mission Matters, a media, branding and book publishing agency, Adam is dedicated to amplifying the voices of entrepreneurs, entertainers, executives and experts. What we Discussed:00:00 Who is Adam and how many shows has he created01:20 Tips he wished he knew when he started 9 yrs ago03:30 YouTube Growth05:25 Is it worth getting on Threads10:10 Who he build is Instagram Channel13:50 Tools he uses as a Podcaster17:20 Why you should use Reels19:20 The advantage of going Live with shows21:40 Monitizing your Podcast26:10 Study the Entertainment Industry28:10 Wanting to Learn to Play the Guitar31:24 Howard Stein Advice32:20 Joe Rogans Podcasting Journey32:45 Using Paid Ads to grow your Agency37:00 His Current ShowsHow to Contact Adam Torres:https://missionmatters.com/https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres https://www.tiktok.com/@askadamtorreshttps://www.facebook.com/adam.torres.58367https://x.com/askadamtorreshttps://www.youtube.com/@MissionMattersBusinesshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtorres8/https://www.threads.net/@askadamtorres===============___________________🤝 JOIN OUR PODFATHER COMMUNITY✦ Website: https://www.podfather.me/✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast✦ Facebook: / podfather.me✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster___________________Find me athttps://roycoughlan.com/&https://bio.link/podcasterStart your Podcast here https://bestpodcastcoach.org/-----Podcasters Submit your Tips here https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9Sign up fo my Affiliateshttps://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/VA Affiliate https://va.world/affiliate-area/Brain Gym Affiliatehttps://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy#podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcastplatform

Friday Feb 28, 2025
The Truth About Podcasting: Why, What, & How with Catherine Llewellyn
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Episode 15 is a tip from Catherine LlewellynCatherine is Founder & Facilitator at Being Space | Humanistic Psychologist | Writer | Podcaster | Conscious Dance Facilitator | Pellowah Teacher | Transformational Coach | Cat Person#podcasting #podmatch #podcaster====================Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roySpeaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster====================Contact Catherine Llewellyn :https://beingspace.world/https://www.facebook.com/BeingSpaceWorldhttps://www.youtube.com/@BEINGSPACEcatherinellewellyn/featuredhttps://www.instagram.com/beingspace.world/https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-llewellyn-1695962/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-transcendence/id1576720874===============___________________🤝 JOIN OUR PODFATHER COMMUNITY✦ Website: https://www.podfather.me/✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast✦ Facebook: / podfather.me✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster___________________Find me athttps://roycoughlan.com/&https://bio.link/podcasterStart your Podcast here https://bestpodcastcoach.org/-----Podcasters Submit your Tips here https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9Sign up fo my Affiliateshttps://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/VA Affiliate https://va.world/affiliate-area/Brain Gym Affiliatehttps://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy#podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcastplatform

Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
As promised in Episode #13 I have included an interview I had with the co-founder of PodMatchAlex Sanfilippo is an entrepreneur who is the CEO and founder of PodPros, a software company focused specifically on the podcasting industry.====================Please consider donating so I may continue to create free content https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podc...Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roySpeaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster====================Bio :Alex Sanfilippo is an entrepreneur who is the CEO and founder of PodPros, a software company focused specifically on the podcasting industry. He is also a podcast host of the top-rated podcast called Podcasting Made Simple and a lead educator in podcasting.What we Discussed:- Starting at 10 at an Entrepreneur The benefits of Podmatch The advantages of being on a Podcast The Reason why Podcasters Stop (10mins) Should we let the Social Media Number affect us (14 mins) The difference between Speaking online and onstage (18mins) The Mindset of I'm not nervous but Im excited to be on stage (20mins) Having a successful business with your Wife. (27mins) Overcoming failure as an Entrepreneur (31mins) Thought process getting from working in a Corporation to an Entrepreneur (35 mins) Pod Lottery ( 39 mins) The advantages of Running your own Social Media (42 mins) Pod SOP ( 45 mins) Social Media Tips ( 47 mins)and moreHow to Contact Alex Sanfilippo :https://podpros.com/ / alexjsanfilippo / alexsanfilippo / ajsanfilippo / podpros_com ===============Find me athttps://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 Affiliatehttps://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/ Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy

Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Podmatch is the Ultimate Platform for Podcast Hosts & Guests
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Podmatch is the Ultimate Platform for Podcast Hosts & Guests. Sign up here with my Affiliate link https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy 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 Affiliatehttps://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/ Join Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy

Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Monetise with Afiliates. Sign up fo my Affiliates below. 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 Affiliateshttps://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/VA Affiliate https://va.world/affiliate-area/Brain Gym Affiliatehttps://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/

Monday Oct 07, 2024
#11 The Power of Podcasting with Darran Saul
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Darren Saul is a Serial Podcaster, Strategist, Trainer, Coach, Keynote Speaker and Student of Human Attention. Join my PodFather Podcast Coaching SKOOL Grouphttps://www.skool.com/podfather/about---Help Support the show through my Business Partners : Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness https://braingym.fitness/ --------------------------Awakening Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://roycoughlan.com/ Health & Wellness Products https://partnerco.world/ My Website https://partner.co/?custid=N6543249 ------------------About my Guest Darran Saul:Darren Saul is a Serial Podcaster, Strategist, Trainer, Coach, Keynote Speaker and Student of Human Attention. He started heavily utilising the Power of Podcasting to build his photography business and was so amazed with the results he never looked back! He is now a Podcast Junkie who consults with organisations to help them get serious business results integrating Podcasting into their marketing strategy. A PODCAST IS NOT JUST A “NICE TO HAVE” ANYMORE - IT IS A "MUST HAVE"! Darren loves people and loves to share the insights, stories and knowledge he has gained over the years. He is very passionate about helping others develop, get results and feel fulfilled as marketers and entrepreneurs! What we Discussed: - Why we prefer the older Movies - Who is Darran Saul and why Podcasting (2 mins)- How does he manage his time (4 mins)- Should you do a pre call for your podcast guest interviews ( 6 mins)- Unexpected costs when podcasting (9:30 mins)- Implementing Ai in your Podcsat (11:30 mins)- Where we host our Podcasts (15:30 mins)- Having your Podcast translated into different languages (21:30 mins)- Video Channels to promote (23 mins)- Don't get too upset with the Metrics (25 mins)- Can a Blog help you get Clients (26 mins)- Does a low entry point course lead to further sales (28:30 mins)- Why you Should do your own Show (32 mins)- The Social media Mindfield (34:45 mins)- Using Social Media Platforms (36 mins)- Repurposing the content (38 mins)- Puting a section at the start of the show ( 39 mins)How to Contact Darran Saul:https://suspendedanimation.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/suspendedanimationnn/https://www.facebook.com/SuspendedAnimationPodcastinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqogVAOcxF-7_-BfSybedw?view_as=subscriberhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/suspendedanimation/------------------------------More about the Awakening Podcast:All Episodes can be found at www.awakeningpodcast.org Help Support the show through my Business Partners : Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness https://braingym.fitness/ --------------------------Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://roycoughlan.com/ Health & Wellness Products https://partnerco.world/ My Website https://partner.co/?custid=N6543249 Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast

Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
#10 Avoid Mistakes: Expert Podcast Guest Strategies - Josef Schinwald
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Josef Schinwald is a speaker, author, podcaster, podcast guesting expert, and founder of the Elite Podcast PR & Booking Agency Guest Experts On Air.Join my PodFather Podcast Coaching SKOOL Grouphttps://www.skool.com/podfather/about=======Help Support the show hrough my Business Partners :UPGRADE YOUR BRAINUNLEASH AND USE YOUR UNIQUENESS https://braingym.fitness/ ===============Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster ==============Bio of Josef Schinwald :Josef Schinwald is a speaker, author, podcaster, podcast guesting expert, and founder of the Elite Podcast PR & Booking Agency Guest Experts On Air. His talents in Public Relations, the Media, and Marketing made him the Associate Publisher & Vice-president of a hemisphere newspaper in 16 countries, a professor in three universities and got him interviews on more than 50 TV shows.====================What we Discussed: - Who is Josef Schinwald- Josef's Podcasting Journey (1:20 mins )- Helping Podcast guest Clients with a Fear of Public Speaking (6 mins)- People asking for the Questions before a show (10:40 mins)- What is your Uniqueness (12:20 mins)- Cocktail party handshaking Tip (17:20 mins)- The Podcast hosts trying to seel the guests (19 mins)- Podcasters Charging (23:30 mins)- Podcast that insult their guests (28 mins)- Peoples Egos (31 mins)- Using Ai for Podcasting (33:30 mins)- Using Social Media Networking (38:30 min)- Respect the time your Podcaster spends building his audience (46:30 mins)- How Professional Josef is with Podcasters (50 mins)- His Free Book offer (52 mins)============ Contact Josef Schinwald :https://guestexpertsonair.com/https://guestexpertsonair.com/podcastpromohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/josefschinwald/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093020447823https://www.instagram.com/josefschinwald/https://twitter.com/GuestExperts=============== My Podcasts / Social Media / Coaching /Donations https://bio.link/podcaster

Thursday Jun 20, 2024
#9 How PR Can Help Grow Your Podcast - Mickie Kennedy
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Mickie Kennedy founded eReleases (http://www.ereleases.com) 25 years ago to help small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through tier-1 press release distribution. He lives in the Baltimore area.Join my PodFather Podcast Coaching SKOOL Grouphttps://www.skool.com/podfather/about-----Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster ============What we Discussed: - How Mickie got into PR (2:30 mins) - How has emailing Journalists changed over the years (8:45 mins) - Corruption in Publication including Forbes (11 mins) - Does it Matter if Print or Electronic PR (15 mins) - How Bloggers & Influencers earn from PR (21 mins) - Circulation Numbers (24 mins) - Photos that are more engaging (28 mins) - Clickbate Headlines (30:30 mins) - The Press Release Process (31 mins) - Shark Tank & PR for Startups can work well (34:30 mins) - Example of how an Automotic repair shop used PR (44 mins) - How long does a submitted PR last for (45 mins) - Time Frame for a PR Campaign (46:45 mins) - Should you Share a PR article on your Social Media (53 mins) =============== How to Contact Mickie Kennedy : https://www.ereleases.com/https://x.com/ereleaseshttps://www.facebook.com/ereleases.press.release.distributionhttps://www.instagram.com/ereleasespr/https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/Mickie has created a free video Master Class on how to create a winning PR strategy, based on the PR campaigns of his most successful clients: https://www.ereleases.com/plan/ Donations https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/









