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Small Business StoriesAuthor: Loralyn Mears, PhD
Welcome to Small Business Stories, the podcast where we celebrate the real-life journeys of small business owners. We dig into inspiring tales of triumphs, challenges, and the tough lessons we learned along the way. Each episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and practical tips that you can use to fuel your own entrepreneurial dreams. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your business, you'll find motivation and insight in every story. Tune in and get ready to be inspired by the heart and hustle of small business owners just like you! We say it like it is - no filters. Being an SMB owner isn't easy, but we're compelled to do it. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How to Get Podcast Leads Without Paid Ads With Tom Schwab of Interview Valet
Episode 42
Friday, 24 April, 2026
S6:E42 The market is louder than ever, yet trust feels like a rare commodity. Many founders are visible but not chosen. They generate impressions, traffic, and activity, yet still lack meaningful conversations with ideal buyers. If people don't trust you, they won't engage. If they don't remember you, they won't refer you. If your growth depends only on ads, it remains fragile. Tom Schwab joins Dr. LL to discuss how podcast guesting can create a more durable path to authority, relationships, and revenue. 👤 Guest Tom Schwab, Interview Valet Leader in podcast interview marketing and relationship-based lead generation ⚠️ Core Problems Transactional outreach fatigue Overreliance on paid traffic Weak authority positioning No system for converting credibility into pipeline 🥡 Practical Takeaways Go where trust already exists Share expertise in long-form conversations Build follow-up systems after appearances Measure relationships, not just reach ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 The trust deficit in marketing 7:18 Why podcasts work differently 15:42 Authority through conversation 26:10 Systems that convert interviews 36:40 What to build next 🔖 Who This Episode Is For B2B founders, advisors, agencies, consultants, executives Signal clarity grows when trust precedes promotion. Presented by STEERus. Subscribe, share, and follow for more grounded conversations. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on entrepreneurship 🔁 Share this episode with someone who needs to be heard Follow STEERus on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrLLSmallBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/steerus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steerus Twitter: https://x.com/steerus_io #podcasting #podcast #marketing #entrepreneur #smallbusiness
