Hi Reader!

I just (finally) finished The Long Game by Dorie Clark—and I say finally because this is one of those books I could’ve finished months ago… if I’d actually picked it up instead of scrolling when I had free time. 🙃

The book hit me at the perfect moment. It’s all about committing to long-term thinking in a short-term world—and honestly, that’s the exact tension so many business owners (especially financial professionals) live in. You know big things take time. You understand consistency, patience, and compounding effort. And yet… the frustration still creeps in when progress doesn’t feel fast enough.

Podcasting fits squarely into that category. It’s a long game. A powerful one—but only if you stay intentional and don’t quit just because results aren’t instant. That theme carries through everything I’m sharing with you this week.

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Is Video Really Worth It?

Only 25% of podcasters are using video—yet those shows are building authority, visibility, and trust faster than audio-only podcasts.

In this week’s solo episode of Podcasting for Financial Professionals, I break down what the data actually tells us about video podcasting (extracted from the 2025 Independent Podcasters Report, published by Alitu- linked in the show notes), why it matters specifically for financial professionals, and how to add video without turning your podcast into a second full-time job.

If you’ve been on the fence—unsure whether video is worth the effort—this episode will help you make a clear, strategic decision based on growth, trust, and sustainability (not hype). 🎧 Listen here 👀 Watch here

🗳️ Quick Question for You (Poll)

I’m curious—and your answer genuinely helps shape the guidance, resources, and trainings I create next.

This week’s poll is all about batch recording.
Some people swear by it. Others struggle to make it work at all.

Take 10 seconds to answer and tell me where you land. Your perspective matters more than you think—and chances are, other readers feel the same way you do.

📅 You’re Invited: Live Podcasting Q&A (Feb 18)

This is your chance to ask anything podcast-related—strategy, content, workflow, tech, guests, video, batching, you name it.

📍 Live Q&A​
🗓 February 18​
⏰ 11:00 am CST​
📺 Streaming on LinkedIn & YouTube

You can:

• Join live and ask questions in the chat
• Register to be inside the stream (off camera, but interactive)
  👉 https://studio.restream.io/ezb-mkwt-zvw​
• Or add it to your calendar now:
  👉 https://www.addevent.com/event/3c5thj9tr65l​
• Can’t attend? Hit reply and send me your question ahead of time—I’ll answer it live, and you can watch the replay later.

And please feel free to share this with a colleague or friend who’s podcasting (or thinking about it). These sessions are designed to be practical, welcoming, and genuinely helpful.

As we move deeper into 2026, I keep coming back to this idea: most meaningful growth doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from staying in the game long enough—and refining how you play it.

Podcasting rewards the long-term thinker. The professional who’s willing to keep showing up, learning from missteps, and making small strategic upgrades instead of chasing shiny shortcuts.

If that’s you, you’re exactly where you need to be. Keep going.

Cheers 🥂

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P.S. If your podcast feels busy but not effective, the Podcast Conversion Lab™ is now open.
This is where we refine your messaging, offers, and CTAs—and then implement the changes together, so your podcast actually supports your business in 2026.

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If you’re ready for clarity and traction, reply to this email or book a Podcast Clarity Call™ to see if it’s the right fit.