Podcast Marketing for Experts & Professional Services Firms

Grow your network, humanize your brand, and create endless content.

A more human approach to marketing

✓ Differentiate your marketing

Stand out from your competitors with a podcast that serves your niche.

✓ Humanize your brand

Build familiarity and trust with your buyers before they reach out.

✓ Create a library of content

Turn episodes into blog posts, newsletters, video clips and more.

Why launch a podcast?

See if a business podcast is right for you. This video breaks down research on nearly 300 business podcasts in professional services industries.

Watch the video below to learn more ↓

Podcast Portfolio

  • “John did an incredible job of giving direction on topics we should be covering. He did research on what would be most specific and relevant. Highly recommend him if you're ready to start creating content.

    Matt Haney, Founder, Sinclair Ventures

  • "I can honestly say John is one of the best marketers I've worked with. He has a rare balance of strategy and in-the-weeds implementation and follow-through. 5 stars.”

    Callie Murray, Co-Founder, Same Page HR

  • "It's not often that you find someone who provides deep insights into your field AND understands how to improve workflows. John delivered for us on both levels. I can't recommend him enough."

    Greg Mischio, Founder, Winbound

  • "John is great at making the complex simple. With a unique background in research and B2B marketing, John is built to help marketing leaders stand out in complex sales cycles."

    Neil Welsh, CEO, Silverback Strategies

  • "John has one of the most creative marketing minds I've had the pleasure to work with. He is great at coming up with the 'big idea' then boiling it down to a clear gameplan."

    Kurt Lambert, VP of SEO & Content, Silverback Strategies

  • "Quality work, great communication & excellent professionalism! "

    Amanda Ziadeh, Director of Content, WashingtonExec

  • "John was really helpful in getting us to shift into gear and get our podcast initiative started."

    Austin McNair, Senior Marketing Manager, Hinge

Business Podcast Insights

Straight to Your Inbox

Subscribe to
​Podcasting in Professional Services

Weekly stories, research, and tips for business podcasters.

    We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.

    Have questions about business podcasts?

    We have answers for these frequently asked questions.

    • Some businesses understand the benefits of podcasting. According to Exploding Topics, “Business” podcasts make up 8.9% of all podcast genres, which is the 4th most common after Society & Culture, Education, and Arts. More marketers are catching on, too. According to a 2022 survey by HubSpot, 82% of marketers plan to continue or increase their investment in podcasts or other audio content.

      Podcasts aren’t just for consumer companies either, podcasts are prevalent among B2B SaaS companies, and would benefit expertise-based businesses like professional services firms. In fact, consulting firm giant Deloitte has over 50 different podcasts under their brand.

    • Let’s break down the numbers. According to Listen Notes, there are 3.1 million podcasts available for consumption in 2023. 60% are English speaking (1.86 million). According to Exploding Topics, “Business” podcasts represent 8.9% of all podcast genres. That brings us down to 165,540.

      Here’s where it gets interesting. According to Podcast Industry Insights in Q3, 2023 less than 18% of podcasts were active, having released a new episode within the most recent 90 days. Apply that number to Business podcasts, and you have 29,797 active, English-speaking business podcasts spread across thousands of different niches.

      Request an audit to see how crowded podcasts are in your niche.

    • People listen to podcasts for a variety of different reasons. According to a December 2022 survey of 5,132 U.S. adults (18+) by Pew Research, 60% cited “entertainment” as the most common “major reason” for listening to podcasts. Some 55% say that learning is a major reason for listening, and 52% say a primary reason is to have something to listen to while they do something else.

    • Professionals are people, too. According to a survey of over 2,700 users by LinkedIn, 44% of department heads, VPs, owners, and C-suites listen to podcasts. The same study showed 39% of LinkedIn users in the U.S. listen to podcasts.

    • According to Podcast Insights, 49% of podcast listeners tune in from home, while 22% listen in the car. Research from Demand Sage shows that 79% of podcast listeners in the U.S. tune in from their smartphone. More than 60% of all podcast media consumption happens on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

    • Your ideal podcast length may vary based on a number of different factors. According to The Infinite Dial 2021, the average length of a podcast episode is 43 minutes. However, Market.us Scoop found a slightly shorter episode between 20 and 40 minutes is the most common duration — 30% of published episodes are within that range.

      See what makes sense for your business podcast. Request a consultation today.

    Business Podcast Examples and Insights

    Featured
    2Bobs: Co-Hosted Conversations for Creative Entrepreneurs, with David C. Baker and Blair Enns
    2Bobs: Co-Hosted Conversations for Creative Entrepreneurs, with David C. Baker and Blair Enns
    Rattle & Pedal: The Dynamics of Divergent Views, with Jason Mlicki and Jeff McKay
    Rattle & Pedal: The Dynamics of Divergent Views, with Jason Mlicki and Jeff McKay
    The AEC Marketeer: Highlighting People & Projects from the Built Environment, with Keelin Cox
    The AEC Marketeer: Highlighting People & Projects from the Built Environment, with Keelin Cox

    Let’s Talk

    Connect with Red Cedar to explore your marketing goals and how a podcast fits in.