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In over 13 years of podcast experience, Jessica has never seen a marketing agency do what Deanna and Ashley are doing with their podcast. Ducks Unplugged isn't just a show about marketing; it's a living, breathing reflection of who Blue Duck Agency is and what it feels like to work with them.About our guestsDeanna Dolecki is president of Blue Duck Agency, a boutique female-founded marketing agency. A Gen X professional with over 25 years in marketing, Deanna leads with strategy, flexibility, and a refusal to take herself too seriously. Ashley Ruggeri is a senior marketing executive and millennial mom with over 15 years of experience building results-driven programs. Together, they run Blue Duck and co-host Ducks Unplugged, a show as authentic as the agency itself.What we coverWhy Deanna and Ashley launched a podcast to differentiate in an industry where agencies all sell the same thingsThe insight that changed how Jess sees their show: it's not that the podcast shaped their culture, it's that it mirrors itHow

Episode Description:Podcast guesting is one of the most powerful networking strategies available to coaches today, but are you making the most of the time before and after the recording? In this episode, Jessica sits down with networking expert, speaker, and podcast host Michael Forman to talk about how to network with a servant's heart, turn pre-show conversations into lasting business relationships, and why a simple handwritten thank you note might be the highest-ROI move in your entire marketing strategy.What you'll learn in this episode:Why the best networkers lead with giving, not getting, and how to bring that mindset into every podcast conversationThe "gold nugget" question to ask a podcast host that immediately sets you apart from every other guestHow to make a host feel comfortable and truly seen during your pre- and post-show chatsWhy handwritten thank you notes have a 100% open rate (and how to actually get someone's mailing address)The simple follow-up sequence that keeps you top of mind without b

Episode OverviewSteve Guberman joins Jessica for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond business strategy. From an accidental agency exit to an unimaginable loss, to launching a coaching practice, Steve shares the real, unfiltered story behind his company, Agency Outsight, and why authentic human connection is at the heart of everything he does.Key Topics CoveredThe Accidental Exit Steve never planned to sell his agency. After nine years of building it, burnout hit fast — triggered by losing a seven-figure anchor client and the painful layoffs that followed. On his brother's advice, he put together a pitch deck and ran a "biz dev blitz" to agency owner friends, ultimately receiving three offers and selling to a PR firm he'd known and trusted for years.Life After the Sale Steve stayed with the acquiring firm for five years total — two years on an earn-out, then three more because things were going well. He shares what it felt like to finally let go of payroll stress and operate as an employee rather

Jessica Rhodes interviews Dr. Tom Sims, author of On Call in the Arctic, about storytelling, perseverance, trust, and the lessons entrepreneurs can learn from memoir. Tom shares what it was like to serve as the only doctor in Nome, Alaska, caring for thousands of people in extreme conditions with limited resources and no margin for error.This episode explores how powerful stories build trust, why memoir matters, and what business owners can learn from Tom’s experience about improvising, staying flexible, and persevering through uncertainty. It’s a moving conversation about leadership, purpose, and finding your way when instinct is all you have.In this episode:Why storytelling matters so much in podcast guesting and businessWhat makes a memoir powerfulLessons from practicing medicine in remote AlaskaHow to earn trust in skeptical environmentsWhy perseverance is essential in entrepreneurshipHow to reconnect with the reason you startedGet the book and connect with TomVisit ThomasJSims.com to learn more about Tom

Podcast guesting helped Julia Blackwell grow her online wellness program from 15 members to over 120 clients.In this episode, fascia release practitioner and educator Julia shares how she transitioned from a local practice to an online business and why podcast interviews became her most powerful marketing strategy.Jessica Rhodes and Julia discuss:• How podcast guesting generates organic leads • The call-to-action that converts podcast listeners into clients • Why experts should focus on teaching instead of pitching • How Julia is now expanding into practitioner trainingIf you want to grow your business through podcast guesting, this episode shows what’s possible when you turn your expertise into conversations.Learn more about Julia:https://www.thefasciaremedy.com/Book a discovery call with Interview Connections:https://interviewconnections.com/consult/

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Jessica sits down with her business coach, Kevin St.Clergy, author and host of Beyond Blind Blaming, to talk about why so many entrepreneurs stay stuck even after investing time, money, and effort into “fixing” the problem.Kevin shares the origin story behind the Blind Blaming framework, why traditional “root cause analysis” often fails inside the same circle of influence, and the simple method he teaches to finally see what you have been missing: Reflect, Connect, Decide.They also talk about the real-world results Kevin experienced after hiring Interview Connections, including how a refined one-sheet helped generate over $20,000 in keynote sales before most interviews even went live, and why “readiness” is the most underrated factor in successful podcast guesting.What You’ll LearnWhat “blind blaming” is and how it keeps smart business owners stuck in the blame loopWhy you often cannot identify the true root cause from inside your current environmentKevin’s RCD method: Reflect,

Andrea Engstrom is the founder of BOLD Mastermind, the author of Bold Confidence, and the host of the Andrea Engstrom Show. Her mission is to help women entrepreneurs gain clarity, confidence, and powerful connections so they can build thriving businesses and lives on their own terms. She specializes in guiding women to turn their expertise into high-value coaching programs that generate significant income while supporting freedom, fulfillment, and intentional lifestyles.But this episode started with something that made me laugh…Andrea shared that she received my marketing texts three times a week for 13 months before signing up to work with Interview Connections — and she never unsubscribed.Why?Because she knew the timing would come.That story turned into a powerful conversation about:• Why consistent follow-up is NOT annoying when done with integrity• How nurturing your list builds long-term revenue• The power of podcast guesting to create alignment and authority• And why coaches have a responsibility to sh

In today’s episode, Jessica sits down with longtime Interview Connections client Scarlett Stanhope, also known as The Biz Hippie, a money and abundance coach who helps coaches and entrepreneurs transform their relationship with money so they can fully support themselves doing work they love.Scarlett shares how she pivoted from general life coaching into abundance and money coaching after seeing how many coaches were leaking cash, avoiding their numbers, and operating from scarcity. With a background in accounting and finance combined with deep mindset work, Scarlett brings her clients a blend of strategy and energetics to building sustainable coaching businesses.Together, Jessica and Scarlett unpack why scarcity energy can quietly repel clients, how avoiding your finances gives money control over your life, and why stepping into “legit business owner energy” is essential if you want people to trust you with their money.They also dive into the tactical side of growth, including how to track your marketing metr

Episode DescriptionWhat’s actually working for coaches in 2026 when it comes to client acquisition?In this episode, Jessica sits down with Wendy McCallum—former lawyer turned business coach and founder of the Business Building Bootcamp—to unpack how Wendy has built a thriving coaching business for more than 15 years… and why she’s doubling down on podcasts, conversations, and human-first marketing.Wendy shares:Why she still uses the same “old-school” strategies she relied on in the early daysHow her podcast became her top-of-funnel growth engineThe one-to-many “open house” strategy that converts listeners into clientsHow SEO and blogging quietly drive new leads every weekWhy AI search tools like ChatGPT are now sending clients her wayAnd how coaches can grow without forcing themselves into marketing that feels misalignedIf you’re a coach in your first five years—or simply tired of chasing shiny marketing tactics—this conversation is a must-listen.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy relationship-driven market

What really turns listeners into clients?In this episode, Jessica sits down with longtime entrepreneur, SaaS founder, author, and podcasting OG Lynette Young to unpack exactly how she attracts high-quality coaching clients through podcasting, storytelling, and consistent long-form content—especially while navigating a major business shift.Lynette is the creator of the 7 Seas Framework, a cyclical model for the stages of business growth she has refined since 1999. She is also the host of The Entrepreneur’s Voyage podcast and one of the earliest podcasters in the iTunes directory, landing six figures in sponsorships before most people even knew what podcasting was.Together, Jessica and Lynette dive into:How Lynette is reinventing her business while expanding from SaaS into coaching and consultingWhy podcasting beats short-form content for deep trust and authorityThe importance of consistency and keeping promises to your audienceHow sharing your “messy middle” activates buyers already in your worldWhy storytelli

In this episode of the Interview Connections podcast, Jessica sits down with Laura Wright to unpack the power of podcasting both as a guest and a host, for growing a coaching business. Laura shares her insights on how she's using podcast interviews to build her list of prospective clients and expand her mastermind programs.Who is Laura?Laura A. Wright is a coach and business consultant who transforms overworked and underpaid business women into seven-figure empire builders by creating structure in their business and showing them how to completely reframe how they think about their business model.In the past 20 years, Laura has closed over $43 million in sales, sold over $47 million worth of goods and services, helped 4,800 artists sell tens of thousands of dollars worth of work, sold and filled multi-million dollar events and turned over 6-figure profits in real estate.She is the founder of EPIC at sales and is responsible for over 200 women reaching their fullest income. Laura believes that when smart women

Join me for this solo episode to hear what's going on behind the scenes at Interview Connections. Ready to turn podcast interviews into dream coaching clients? Go to https://interviewconnections.com/

In this episode, I share what my plans are for the next era for this podcast!

After 8 years of being 50/50 owners, our partnership has come to an end. Listen for the story and learn where you can continue to follow Margy after her departure from Interview Connections.BrainBased.com (Affiliate Link)Margy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymargy

In today's episode, we will teach you how to analyze your podcast guest results and identify areas for improvement! Pace/Frequency - How many podcasts have you been on? Any less than 30 to 50 podcasts LIVE, there simply is not enough data to analyze. Correct show fit - are you in front of the right audience and connecting with the right hosts? The quality of your interview - Are you telling compelling stories? Are you giving value? Check in on your mindset and your energy. Are you showing up to interviews genuinely looking to collaborate with hosts and give value, or are you thinking a lot about how much you’ll GET from it?Are you clearly communicating how listeners can connect with you after the interview?Then look at your business: Is the place you are sending listeners optimized to convert? Do you have an effective nurture strategy in place? Not everyone is ready to buy right away; are you emailing, texting, posting to social media so your new leads are nurtured by you? Is your off

One of the biggest questions we get from business owners who are just starting to consider podcast guesting is: “What’s the ROI?”In this episode, we break down the different ways that you can see a return on investment from being a podcast guest and why the value goes far beyond immediate sales.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeDirect ROI: New Clients & SalesThe most straightforward return is closing clients who discover you on a show. It happens more often than you’d think—but it’s only the beginning.SEO & Backlink BenefitsEvery interview often comes with a link to your website or social media. These backlinks strengthen your site authority and help improve your search rankings long-term.Instant Thought Leadership ContentEach interview becomes repurposable content you can share across your platforms—positioning you as the trusted expert your audience needs.Expanded Brand AwarenessShowing up on multiple podcasts allows more people to get to know who you are and what you do. When someone asks their netw

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What “Who Not How” means and how this simple mindset shift unlocks exponential business growth.Jessica’s early podcast story: how she quickly realized learning how to edit a podcast wasn’t a good use of time — and why hiring a WHO was a game-changer.The real reason Interview Connections scaled to seven figures (hint: it’s the hundreds of WHOs behind the scenes).If you’ve mastered your business but are ready to become known for your expertise, let Interview Connections be your WHO for podcast guesting. Book a discovery call now at https://interviewconnections.com/consult

The right tactics and strategies are essential for success with podcast guesting, but the most important factor in achieving success is your energy. Podcasts, energetically, are responsive and collaborative. As a guest, you are responding to questions that the host asks you, and you collaborate with the host to co-create the episode.Enjoy this conversation between Jess and Margy about an invisible yet powerful recipe for success in podcast guesting: your energy. Schedule a consultation call at https://interviewconnections.com/consult

We’re pulling back the curtain on how we went from contractors to a self-led W-2 team that runs on Scrum, thrives with a 4-day workweek, and delivers at a seven-figure scale.Inside this episode:Our journey: contractors → W-2 employees → ScrumHow we made the 4-day workweek sustainableWhat a self-led, client-obsessed culture really looks likeThe biggest lessons (and mistakes) along the wayTop tips:Be a multiplier, not a diminisherEmbrace agility and experimentationGet support (coaches, consultants, mentors)Learn fast from your mistakesResources mentioned: The story of Margy becoming the first employee, then co ownerScrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time (book)Our first HR Specialist, Carmen TorresMultipliers, Revised and Updated: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter (book)Brandi Olson, our agility consultantVisibility and the Nervous System episodeBrain Based Wellness affiliate link (nervous system regulation)The Capacity Gap Workshop

Karen McNenny spent years quietly watching from the sidelines, unsure if she had a message worth sharing. But after stepping into the guest seat on 30+ podcasts with Interview Connections, she built visibility, found clients, and even landed a book deal with Wiley Publishing.In this emotional and inspiring story, Karen shares:✅ Why she waited years before stepping into visibility✅ How podcast guesting helped her define her message✅ The unexpected opportunities that came from her interviews✅ Her mission to transform how we experience and talk about divorce✅ And how one podcast listener helped her become a soon-to-be published author