Today is a major milestone—Episode 600. My journey behind the mic began in 2012, and since then, this conversation has evolved from simple marketing tactics into the deeper pillars of leadership, communication, and storytelling. To celebrate, I’m flipping the script. I’ve invited my longtime friend and fellow 2012 podcasting pioneer, Mike Gerholdt, to take over the host’s chair. We’re going behind the scenes on everything I’ve learned over 600 episodes—from the origin story and terrestrial radio to the move to full video—to talk about what it really takes to build a podcast brand that lasts.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Flipping the Script for Episode 600
(01:29) Introducing Guest Host Mike Gerholdt
(02:54) Why Every Brand Needs an Evangelist
(05:55) The 2013 Podcasting Pioneers
(08:27) The Evolution from The Work Talk Show to On Brand
(09:38) Pioneering the Remote Work Conversation
(12:45) Standing Out in a Saturated Market
(15:33) From Radio Production to Personal Voice
(17:21) Why Audio Conveys More Than Text
(20:15) Curiosity: The Trait That Drives 600 Episodes
(23:46) The Reality of Guest Pitches and PR Intermediaries
(27:10) Avoiding the "Game of Dodgeball" with Multiple Guests
(30:22) Why Real Conversations Don't Need Prep Calls
(33:40) The Leap to Full Video and Short-Form Content
(38:15) The "Human Element" in Modern Communication
(42:30) Closing Thoughts on the Future of On Brand
About Mike Gerholdt
Mike Gerholt is the Senior Director of Salesforce Admin Evangelism at Salesforce. He leads a group of world-class Admin Evangelists who are helping Salesforce Admins realize their dreams by being technology leaders and advancing their careers. He’s also the host of the Salesforce Admins podcast and someone I’ve been in the podcasting trenches with since day one.
What Brand Has Made Mike Smile Recently?
Mike highlighted HelloFresh as the brand that made him smile recently. He noted that the meal delivery service stood out during the pandemic and continues to impress him with small touches of appreciation, clear care in delivery, and a non-intrusive approach that never feels like a "used car salesman" pitch. He described the experience as receiving a "little smile in every box."
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