Red House Productions | Episode 25: “From Fear to Air — Dave Jackson’s Guide to Confident Podcast Launching & Marketing”

From Fear to Air is your guide to confident podcast launching and marketing. In this conversation, Dave Jackson (School of Podcasting, Podcasters Hall of Fame) shows how to move from hesitation to publishing with clarity—then market your show in ways that build trust, community, and momentum.

Launching a podcast can feel overwhelming, but Dave breaks it down: define your why and who, deliver on your title’s promise in the first minute, and choose simple, sustainable marketing moves. We dig into mindset (imposter syndrome, perfectionism), practical structure (short intros, strong titles, clear success metrics), and money (selling your services, affiliates, value-for-value) so your show grows with purpose.

You’ll Learn:

• How to plan with precision: clarify your why, your audience, and how you’ll measure success (beyond downloads).
• Confident launch tactics: cut the fluff, lead with value, and earn attention fast—the audio version of “skip intro.”
• Marketing that feels natural: use stories to signal your services without going “salesy.”
• Monetization that works for small shows: products/services, affiliate wins, and community support (instead of chasing CPMs).
• Networking vs. influence: why solo episodes grow authority and interviews grow relationships—and how both open doors.
• Mindset for the long game: normalize fear, hit publish anyway, iterate, repeat.

Conversation Highlights:

• The moment Dave realized podcasting’s global reach—and how that changes your launch mindset.
• The “$5 perception problem”: pricing as a signal of value (and what changed when he raised prices).
• Picking success metrics that match your real goal (memberships, clients, speaking—not just downloads).
• Story-first promos that naturally mention your work (the “cred line” approach).
• Crowdfunding, affiliates, and selling your own offers vs. ad-only thinking.
• Respecting listener time: why short intros and fast starts increase completion.

Guest Links:

• Dave Jackson — School of Podcasting
• Dave Jackson — Book: Profit from Your Podcast!
• Dave Jackson — Facebook Profile: Click Here!

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Red House Productions | Episode 24: “Chicken Little Courage — Nathalie Simper on Overcoming Fear and Sharing Your Voice”

Think you have to be fearless to start a podcast? Think again.

In today’s episode, Heidi chats with Nathalie Simper, coach of K.E. Creative and podcast co-host of The Limitless Musician, about what it really looks like to start a podcast when fear, self-doubt, and perfectionism try to get in the way.

Nathalie opens up about her first year as a podcaster—how she went from asking, “Who am I to do this?” to confidently sharing her message with the world. Together, she and Heidi explore the honest, human side of podcasting: vulnerability, courage, and the quiet bravery it takes to hit publish even when you’re scared.

You’ll hear:
• How Nathalie turned overthinking into action (and learned to move forward anyway)
• Why fear is part of the creative process—and how to work with it, not against it
• The power of collaboration in building a podcast that lasts
• How podcasting creates real community beyond the scroll
• What it means to show up authentically and still stay professional

If you’ve been dreaming about starting a podcast but feel like you’re not ready, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to begin.

Listen now to gain courage, clarity, and practical inspiration for starting a podcast that reflects your heart, your story, and your mission.

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Guest’s Information:

• The Limitless Musician Podcast
• KE Creative’s Website

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Red House Productions | Episode 23: “Faith, Family, and Entrepreneurship—Lessons from Podcaster Garr Russell”

In this episode of the Red House Productions Podcast, Heidi sits down with Garr Russell, an entrepreneur, podcaster, husband, and father who openly shares how his faith has shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From bankruptcy to running a thriving business, Garr’s testimony is a reminder that rejection is not the end, but part of the learning process.

Garr opens up about:

• How faith and business intersect in powerful ways.
• The importance of networking, building genuine connections, and overcoming the fear of rejection.
• Why vulnerability and authenticity create stronger podcast conversations.
• Lessons from hosting RV Rental Secrets and guesting on 4–5 podcasts a week!!
• How Christian entrepreneurs can reframe sales, rejection, and business growth through a lens of hope and faith.

Whether you’re a podcaster who struggles to pitch yourself, a creative entrepreneur facing setbacks, or a faith-driven business owner seeking encouragement, this conversation will inspire you to lean into community, embrace vulnerability, and keep moving forward.

Key Takeaway:
You’re never failing—you’re either winning or learning. Rejection is simply one step closer to the right “yes.”

• Visit Garr Russell’s website: garrussell.com (check out his books!)
• Garr’s podcast: RV Rental Secrets
• Scripture references: Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 6, Proverbs 14:23

Are you holding back from launching—or growing—your podcast because of fear? You’re not alone. At Red House Productions, we help creators move past the overwhelm and finally hit publish with confidence!!

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