<p>If you’re a podcaster or creator looking for practical ways to grow your show and make content easier, you’ll get plenty out of this episode with Brad Groux. Brad shares how he built an AI-focused business podcast from scratch, what’s working right now to attract listeners, and how he uses simple automation and AI tools to save time on editing, descriptions, and promotion. Plus, we dig into the real-life workflow behind podcast production — the exact apps, tools, and systems Brad uses, and why keeping things consistent matters a lot more than being perfect.</p><p>You’ll walk away with smart tips for growing your podcast audience with consistent releases and short social clips (even if you don’t love TikTok), plus creative ways to repurpose every episode across newsletters, blogs, and social. Listen in to hear how Brad deals with last-minute guest cancellations, why he recommends having a co-host or support, and the everyday AI hacks that are making podcasting smoother for him and his team.</p><p><strong>Connect With Brad Groux</strong><br>Website: <a href="https://linktree.com/digitalmeld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linktree.com/digitalmeld</a></p><p>Twitter:<a href="https://x.com/digitalmeld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://x.com/digitalmeld</a></p><p></p><p>If <em>My Podcast Story</em> speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.</p><p>There’s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the <em>My Podcast Story</em> newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.</p><p>Sign up here: <a href="https://mypodcaststory.com/join">https://mypodcaststory.com/join</a></p><p>If the stories you hear on <em>My Podcast Story</em> bring you inspiration, clarity, or simply a moment of connection, consider supporting the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every contribution helps me continue sharing the journeys of podcasters from around the world.Support the show: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhq">https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhq</a></p><p>Want to be a guest on My Podcast Story? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: <a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/mypodcaststory">https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/mypodcaststory</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Welcome and About Brad<br>00:26 Why Start Small, Think Big?<br>01:15 The Podcast’s Origin and Mission<br>02:04 Growth, Guests, and Release Schedule<br>02:46 The Inspiration to Finally Start<br>03:24 Technology as an Equalizer<br>03:55 Early Consistency and Growth<br>04:36 Biggest Challenges with Fast News Cycles<br>05:17 Staying Consistent Despite Busy Weeks<br>06:05 AI Podcasting Workflow and Systems<br>06:38 Planning, Notes, and Guest Process<br>07:20 Changing Format for Guest Perspectives<br>08:21 Guest Pre-Calls and Release Timeline<br>09:26 Handling Last-Minute Cancellations<br>09:53 Flying Solo and Staying Nimble<br>10:45 Behind-the-Scenes: Tools and Workflow<br>11:35 Editing, Riverside, and Content Perfection<br>13:31 AI Tools for Titles and Show Notes<br>14:39 Why Riverside Enterprise?<br>16:01 Automation and Processes Before/After Episodes<br>17:22 Podcast Experience and Lessons Learned<br>19:33 Podcast Discovery and Legacy Content<br>20:43 Listener Feedback and Live Events<br>22:04 Growth Levers — Consistency &amp; Clips<br>25:11 Social Media Tools and Scheduling<br>26:49 Platform Reach: LinkedIn, TikTok, Newsletter<br>29:08 How Newsletter Drives Engagement<br>31:03 LinkedIn Algorithm and Video Performance<br>34:07 Speaking Events and Exposure Boost<br>36:31 Repurposing and Promotion Strategies<br>41:24 Blog Posts and Back-Catalog Growth<br>43:17 Local Engagement and Podcast Branding<br>44:33 Event Interviews and Content Breakouts<br>47:02 Episode Length Versus Quality<br>48:58 Projects and What’s Next<br>51:24 Final Advice for Podcasters<br>52:44 Where to Find Brad and Digital Meld<br>54:01 Wrap-Up and Newsletter CTA</p><p></p>