Podcasting for Financial Professionals isn’t just another show about microphones and editing software. This show is your strategic podcasting resource, made specifically for financial advisors, planners, and professionals who want to use podcasting as a powerful business tool.

Following this podcast means you’ll hear weekly episodes unpacking strategic video and audio podcast moves that work, sometimes through interviews with other financial professionals or successful business owners – all through the lens of how hosting their own podcast helped their business grow. Some episodes will be directly from me as your podcast strategist.

This video podcast sets the stage for you to leverage podcasting as a powerful marketing tool in your business. I’m here, practicing what I preach and “in the arena” alongside you, offering guidance, support, and actionable insights to make your podcasting journey effective, manageable, and a little fun.

As you tune in to learn about podcasting and improve your approach to online marketing, you’ll find strategic, no-fluff, actionable advice you can implement right away in each episode.

Plus, you’ll hear from financial professionals who have successfully integrated podcasting into their business. - giving you the opportunity to learn about mistakes they made, what’s working well, and what they’d do if they were starting a podcast from scratch today.

Through it all, you'll gain insight about podcast SEO, content repurposing, messaging and branding guidance, and time-saving systems for your podcast audio and video production, plus tips on guesting and growth. Use your time most wisely by using the free downloads, equipment recommendations, and step-by-step guides at podcastabundance.com/resources.

My team at Podcast Abundance is built on five core values:

• Simplicity: We streamline the process so you can focus on your expertise.

• Responsibility: We handle the technical and production details for you.

• Trustworthiness: We ensure your content and reputation are in safe hands.

• Lifelong Learning: We stay ahead of trends and best practices.

• Over-Communication: We keep you informed and supported at every step.

Podcasting is more than a marketing tactic—it’s a business asset that works for you around the clock. For financial professionals, it’s a way to build trust, authority, and a steady stream of leads, all while sharing your expertise in a format that resonates.

Studies show that most podcasters feel like they don’t have a solid strategy, which is bad news from a business perspective – especially since you expect to build your business through podcasting as a marketing arm. Rather than fall into that trap, consider partnering with a specialized strategist (oh, me! 👋 ) and reliable production team (yep, go that too! ✅). This allows you to focus on your business’s growth through rich content, not editing and publishing.

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Are you a financial professional who feels like compliance is building walls between you and your dream podcast? You’re not alone — but you’re also not stuck.

Compliance guidelines exist to protect consumers—especially in regulated industries like financial advice, accounting, or tax services. Yet, it’s incredibly common for compliance officers, especially those new to podcasting, to approach this format with suspicion. If you happen to be in a firm where you’re the first to host a podcast, expect extra scrutiny—not because you’re breaking rules, but simply because compliance needs education on the medium itself.

Instead of asking, “Can we do this?” shift to “How can we do this?” That subtle change unlocks possibility, transforming compliance from a creativity-killer to a guide for delivering value within the rules.

• Compliance is Structure, Not a Roadblock: Most compliance reviews are straightforward — in years of submitting podcasts, I’ve never had an episode outright denied. With a collaborative approach, edits are rarely extensive.

• You Can Create Engaging, Compliant Content: Educational episodes, mindset conversations, anonymized client stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and value-driven narratives all help you stand out while staying compliant.

• Authenticity Doesn’t Require Oversharing: Using analogies and relatable stories from everyday life (without revealing private details) allows you to be genuine and approachable — which is exactly what listeners want.

In this episode, I share several ideas for compliance-approved episode topics, including educational content, mindset, safe storytelling, and behind-the-scenes episodes. Plus, potential clients would love to hear about your values and how they influence the unique ways you run your business!

(00:06:08) Approaching Compliance with a Collaborative Mindset

(00:08:45) Brainstorming Compliant Content

(00:12:24) Educational Episodes and Storytelling to Establish Trust

(00:15:29) Being Relatable without Revealing Personal Details

(00:18:34) Example Topics for Authenticity and Authority

(00:21:33) Podcast Recording & Scheduling with Compliance in the Mix

(00:24:59) Compliance is Not Your Enemy

If your firm requires pre-approval for every episode, flexibility is key. I recommend batching: record several episodes monthly to build a buffer. This allows you to stay ahead—even if compliance reviews push back a release. And remember, in six years of podcast production, full episode rejections are virtually nonexistent; minor tweaks are the norm.

Tune in to learn how we keep the lines of communication open with compliance from day one, and the process becomes routine rather than a roadblock.

This podcast is edited and managed by the team at PodcastAbundance.com and we’d love to produce your podcast too! To discuss working together, book a Discovery call with me. www.talktovirginia.com

Watch everything on YouTube @PodcastingForFinancialPros

Follow Virginia Elder on social media: LinkedIn Instagram

To become a guest or find other episodes of Podcasting for Financial Professionals (formerly known as Reaching Abundance), visit www.podcastingforfinancialprofessionals.com

Podcast guesting, whether you’re hosting guests or being the guest yourself, is still one of the BEST ways to grow your audience, build brand traction, and grow your email list. But if you’re sending emails or DMs, you’re getting overlooked.

Spray-and-pray messages, AI-written pitches, and misaligned PR requests are killing your chances, even though you’re (probably) not the culprit. Podcasters of every niche are sending guest email pitches straight to Trash and Spam without reading them because deciphering “guest fit” on 15+ AI emails a day isn’t worth the time – especially when 90% of those pitches are so obviously NOT a fit, it’s clear no one even evaluated the match.

So, how do you get those hosts to actually see & read your pitch?

How do you find aligned, perfect-fit guests for your show?

Stop the Spam: How to Land Podcast Guest Spots Without Cold Pitching

• Why cold-pitching podcast hosts by email is a waste of time in today’s inbox climate
• The problem with free “guest lists” and why they don’t solve the real issue
• How PodMatch streamlines the process of finding shows and guests that are truly aligned
• Action steps for both podcast hosts and aspiring guests to define their “perfect fit” before reaching out or signing up for matching
• How attending conferences and podcasting guesting strategies work together to build lasting relationships

(00:03:06) "When you're the guest, you borrow the trust that the host has already built with their audience, and that shortcut is worth millions." - Virginia Elder

How To Stand Out in the Podcast Guest Arena

(00:03:06) Navigating Podcast Guesting Challenges Efficiently

(00:09:10) Streamlining Guesting Process with PodMatch

(00:14:24) Strategic Guest Selection for Podcast Success

From Inbox Overload to Guesting Done Right: The Smarter Way to Get on Podcasts

I found a guest-matching platform that removes email and DMs from the equation, housing all profiles, communication, pitching, scheduling, and even getting your waiver signed INSIDE the account. This has helped me establish barriers around when & how I’m working on guesting, cleared my inbox of random guest pitch emails, and created more traction more quickly than any other podcast guesting program, email list, or platform I’ve tried.

Nurturing Lasting Professional Connections with Strategic Guesting and Follow-Up

Building authority and expanding your reach through guesting doesn’t have to be overwhelming or a waste of energy. With the right strategy and tools, you can turn every guest interview into a powerful growth opportunity. PodMatch has been my go-to platform for making meaningful podcast connections, and the Conference Toolkit will give you the follow-up system you need to nurture those relationships long-term.

This podcast is edited and managed by the team at PodcastAbundance.com and we’d love to produce your podcast too! To discuss working together, book a Discovery call with me. www.talktovirginia.com

Watch everything on YouTube @PodcastingForFinancialPros

Follow Virginia Elder on social media: LinkedIn Instagram

To become a guest or find other episodes of Podcasting for Financial Professionals (formerly known as Reaching Abundance), visit www.podcastingforfinancialprofessionals.com

Resources:

Conference Toolkit (Long-Term Relationship-Building Mastery Using Your Podcast): https://podcastabundance.com/conference-toolkit/

PodMatch Guest Placement Platform: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/virginia