Podcasts SUCK! (a podcast about how to start a podcast)
by Sebastian Rusk · 81 episodes
BusinessMarketingEntrepreneurship
Starting a podcast? Then this show is for you! A podcast about starting and growing a podcast. We cover the ins and outs of what it takes to successfully launch and grow your podcast! Just getting started? If so, the best way to leverage this podcast is to start at the beginning (episode) and work your way through the show. Whether you've got a few episodes under your belt, or you just want to improve your podcast game, this podcast is for you! Starting a podcast is no easy task, but it is certainly not impossible. So grab your notebook, press p...
Latest episodes
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13 min
The Compound Effect of Podcasting - How Consistency Builds Trust, Relationships & Business Growth
Send us Fan MailIn episode 80 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk breaks down the power of consistency, the compound effect, and why podcasting is a long-term business growth strategy…
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24 min
The Anti-Viral Podcast Strategy: How Small Podcasts Quietly Build Big Businesses
Send us Fan MailIn episode 79 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk shares his keynote from Podcast Movement 2026 in New York City, breaking down his Antiviral Podcast Strategy and why…
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15 min
Gary Vaynerchuk's Entrepreneur Magazine Cover Is a Reminder to Stop Waiting and Start Your Podcast
Send us Fan MailIn episode 78 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk tackles the “waiting trap”—the endless list of excuses entrepreneurs use to delay getting started. Better equipment,…
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11 min
How Podcasting Builds Trust and Turns Prospects Into Clients
Send us Fan MailIn episode 77 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk shares his personal and client-tested strategies for transforming uncertainty into trust, and “maybe later” into expl…
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9 min
Why Quitting at Podcast Episode 3 Is Costing You Clients
Send us Fan MailIn episode 76 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk dives deep into the reasons why most podcasters quit after just three episodes and why that decision could be the wor…
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10 min
How to Turn Your Podcast Into a Sales Machine Without Ever Making a Pitch
Send us Fan MailIn episode 75 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk urges listeners to evaluate their guest list with the same seriousness they would apply to prospecting, asking whethe…
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8 min
How To Write A Podcast Intro And Outro Using ChatGPT And Claude AI
Send us Fan MailIn episode 74 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk emphasizes the importance of preparation over improvisation. He introduces using AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude…
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13 min
How Podcasting Turns Sales Conversations Into Ready-to-Buy Clients
Send us Fan MailIn episode 73 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk shares why so many entrepreneurs dislike selling and how it often feels uncomfortable. He explains how podcasting can…
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8 min
Why Waiting for Perfect Is Holding You Back From Launching Your Podcast
Send us Fan MailIn episode 72 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk shares insights on the myth of waiting until everything is perfect, emphasizing that most podcasters get stuck in "pl…
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13 min
Why Potential Clients Say "Let’s Talk Later" (And How a Podcast Makes It "Now")
Send us Fan MailIn episode 70 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk explores how podcasting helps build trust and credibility with your audience. He discusses why consistent content mat…
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12 min
Why Starting a Podcast Might Be the Smartest Business Move You Haven’t Tried Yet
Send us Fan MailIn episode 70 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk explores how podcasting can transform your business and marketing strategy. He highlights the common trap entrepreneu…
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8 min
Cold Outreach Is Dead - How Starting a Podcast Attracts Clients Automatically
Send us Fan MailIn episode 69 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk dives into the struggle of cold outreach—those awkward DMs and ignored emails we all dread. They reveal why tradition…
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7 min
Podcasting - This Is the Best Prospecting Tool You’re Not Using
Send us Fan MailIn episode 68 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk breaks down why cold outreach doesn’t work and how to replace it with the Podcast Invite Strategy—a powerful way to b…
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27 min
The Podcast Twins - From Firefighting and Merch to Carnivore Diet Success
Send us Fan MailIn episode 67 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk interviews Vince Bell and Drew DiAlberto, hosts of Podcast Twins, as they share how they turned a golf networking con…
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10 min
Launch The Podcast Now - Why Speed Wins
Send us Fan MailIn episode 66 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk emphasizes the importance of taking action and launching your ideas without unnecessary delays, as every moment you h…
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12 min
How to Turn Your Podcast Into a Weekly Content Strategy
Send us Fan MailIn episode 65 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk discusses the pitfalls of relying on a "vibe it out" approach, where creators post based on their fluctuating feeling…
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9 min
Your Competition Has a Podcast and You’re Still Thinking About It
Send us Fan MailIn episode 64 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk discusses the importance of getting your voice out there and how silence can lead to irrelevance in today's marketpla…
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10 min
Ditch Cold Outreach - Use a Podcast to Grow Your Business
Send us Fan MailIn episode 63 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk shares personal experiences with generic and spammy LinkedIn messages that clutter our inboxes, emphasizing the impor…
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12 min
Why a Podcast Is Better Than a Business Card
Send us Fan MailIn episode 62 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk dives into the evolving landscape of networking in 2025 and why traditional business cards are becoming a thing of th…
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7 min
From Doubt to Confidence - Building Courage Through Podcasting
Send us Fan MailIn episode 61 of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk tackles the common struggle of self-doubt that many aspiring podcasters face, emphasizing that self-doubt doesn’t sur…