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Rogue Startups Is the SaaSpocalypse Over?In this episode Craig talks with Aaron, who built DocsBot, an AI customer support agent that's almost four years old, about what AI is really doing to SaaS. Aaron shares DocsBot's numbers: slower growth and fewer new customers, but more revenue per customer and lower churn after narrowing in on the right customers. They also get into what it costs to run an AI product, how to choose and switch models, and the AI tools Aaron is excited about next. Topics discussed Growth in the AI era: new customer acquisition is down year over...

2026-10-2243 min

Rogue Startups From Audience To IncomeWhat does it take to turn an audience into a business—and how do you do it without losing the enjoyment that got you started? This week on Rogue Startups, Craig and Colin compare notes on building creator businesses. Colin shares what he’s exploring after selling his business, including his golf content, sponsorship opportunities, and fractional roles. Craig talks about growing his YouTube channel toward 25,000 subscribers and building a second revenue stream through ads and brand partnerships. We dig into the gap between getting views and building a business: growing an email list, creating relevant lead magn...

2026-09-2956 min

Rogue Startups RS368: Grok Bot & HermesAI agents are getting a lot more capable, but are they actually making work easier yet? Craig and Colin compare their latest experiments with GrokBot, Hermes, OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, and other AI tools, including what works, what breaks, and where agents are genuinely reducing cognitive load. They dig into open vs. closed systems, shared company agents, local AI, model costs, and the idea of an AI chief of staff that keeps founders focused. Plus, Colin shares how he's using AI to overhaul a 15-year-old WordPress site, and they explore what the next gen...

2026-09-2250 min

Rogue Startups RS367: How to Hire in the AI EraDo you need a team to build a successful company these days? On this episode of Rogue Startups, host Craig Hewitt (Castos) and co-host Colin Gray (Alitu and The Podcast Host) tackle one of the biggest questions facing founders today: how do you hire in the age of AI agents? Craig and Colin chat about what an "ideal" team looks like, which roles are still worth hiring for, and which ones AI agents can take over (to save more important tasks for humans). They dig into how their own hiring processes have changed and evolved, from async v...

2026-09-1548 min

Rogue Startups RS366: When (and how) To Pick a Co-FounderShould you build your next company alone, or find a co-founder? It's a question that has no easy answer, and AI is making it even more complicated. If one person can now build, market, and operate far more of a business with the help of AI, does having a co-founder still make sense? Today, Craig and co-host Colin Gray dig into the realities of being a solo founder versus building a company with a partner. They talk about the benefits of having another person to share the load, challenge your thinking, keep you accountable, and...

2026-09-0841 min

Rogue Startups RS365: Marketing that Actually Works TodayWhat happens to marketing when AI can create almost unlimited content, build software in days, and make it easier than ever for anyone to compete? In this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig Hewitt and co-host Colin Gray dig into what actually works in marketing today. They explore founder-led marketing, “personal brands” (and why that term makes Craig cringe), content strategy, YouTube, newsletters, podcasts, and the growing importance of creating content that carries a real human voice. Craig and Colin debate whether blogging still matters, why YouTube may be the strongest starting point for a new bran...

2026-09-0148 min

Rogue Startups RS364: Think Less, Do MoreAI has made building software dramatically easier. But if everyone can build a product, what happens to SaaS? In this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig Hewitt is joined by co-host Colin Gray for a wide-ranging conversation about what they're building, how AI is changing their businesses, and why the biggest challenge for SaaS founders may no longer be writing the code. Colin and Craig dig into AI-assisted development, content repurposing, YouTube strategy, AI agents, memory and context, and the increasingly blurry line between building a product and simply building something for yourself. The conversation gets...

2026-08-2548 min

Smart Bear Live E03 w/ Craig Hewitt: Restarting growth after stuck at €16k/moTiago Ferreira and João Amaro bootstrapped their AI podcast-repurposing tool Podsqueeze from zero to €16K/mo in less than a year, but then watched it sit flat for two years despite more features, better SEO, and free trials.Cohost Craig Hewitt (Castos) and I dig into the real problem: the self-serve podcaster market is structurally brutal—most shows fade within months, so the product's value fades with them—and the real money is up-market, with agencies and media companies who barely churn.A candid working session including:- why "too expensive" is never the rea...

2026-08-232h 30

Rogue Startups RS363: Why Talking to AI About Your Business Is DangerousWhile we weren’t looking, AI has quietly embedded itself into the coaching world. Today Craig sits down with new cohost Colin Gray, founder of Alitu and The Podcast Host, to unpack the current state of the industry. They dig into why coaching is shifting from information delivery to accountability and thinking-partner work, how Colin built an AI system using Granola transcripts to track patterns across coaching clients and surface his own best ideas for content, and whether "everyone is a media company" still holds up for B2B, legal, and SaaS businesses that swear they're different. ...

2026-08-1832 min

Rogue Startups RS362: Hidden Multipliers with Jason CohenWhat happens when AI changes the rules of building a software company? According to Jason Cohen, the answer isn't to predict the future. It's to build around things that remain valuable no matter how technology changes. In this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig Hewitt talks with Jason Cohen, founder of WP Engine and SmartBear and author of Hidden Multipliers, about growth, strategy, positioning, and building durable businesses in an age of AI. Jason explains why founders should focus on the transformation customers actually want instead of simply adding AI to their products, why repositioning a product can...

2026-08-1150 min

Rogue Startups RS361: Lessons Learned Selling A BusinessSelling a business isn't just about timing the market. It's about knowing yourself. In this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig Hewitt sits down with Colin Gray, founder of Alitu and The Podcast Host, to discuss what it's really like to sell a SaaS company after 15 years. Colin shares why he decided to exit, how founders should think about timing a sale, the emotional side of letting go of a business, and why "stair-stepping" through multiple businesses may be a smarter path than chasing a single life-changing exit. They also explore how AI is reshaping SaaS, content marketing...

2026-08-0446 min

Rogue Startups RS360: Kill the HippoIf you're building a SaaS company, one of the hardest questions you'll face isn't how to build a product. It's what to build next. In this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig Hewitt talks with Steve McLeod, founder of Feature Upvote and author of Kill the Hippo, about product strategy, customer research, and why the loudest customer isn't always the one you should listen to. Steve shares lessons from interviewing successful bootstrapped SaaS founders, explains why talking directly with customers beats relying on surveys and feature voting alone, and discusses how companies can avoid building the...

2026-07-2943 min

Rogue Startups Huge Work (and life) UpdatesAfter an almost 5 month break from the podcast, I'm Back! In this episode I talk through updates with me, Castos, my coaching business, and where the podcast is headed into the future. Spoiler alert...i'm getting a new cohost. Connect on the socials: x.com/thecraighewitt instagram.com/thecraighewitt https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-hewitt-78386a66/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Rogue Startups: A Year in the Life(00:00:45) - Q&A: The Future of Podcasting(00:06:10) - Coaching Isn't Dead(00:10:01) - What Would You Do If You Could Do Whatever...

2026-07-2114 min

Deep Dives with Dr. Dan, powered by Orthobrain From Navy Dentist to Ortho-Driven Growth: Building a Thriving Practice in Small-Town Ohio | Dr. Craig HewittIn this episode of the Orthodentistry™ Today podcast, host Dr. Dan German engages with Dr. Craig Hewitt, a general dentist who has successfully integrated orthodontics into his practice. Dr. Hewitt shares his journey from dental school to serving in the Navy, where he gained invaluable experience working alongside specialists. After returning to his hometown of Eaton, Ohio, he took over a small practice and gradually expanded it, focusing on orthodontics as a key service. The conversation highlights the importance of continuing education, patient feedback, and adapting to the needs of the community in building a thriving dental practice. ...

2026-04-1337 min

Rogue Startups RS358: Your Design SucksIn this episode, Craig sits down with Francois Brill, Head of Product at Castos and longtime design collaborator, for an honest and entertaining conversation about what it really takes to build great-looking products in the age of AI. Using Outlier as a live case study, Francois walks through the marketing site and product UX in real time, calling out the small but costly design mistakes that make AI-built tools look generic. From embarrassing mismatched button styles to cognitive overload on ideation pages, this episode is a must-listen for anyone vibe-coding their next SaaS app and wondering why it just...

2026-03-1854 min

Rogue Startups RS357: I Got HackedThis week on the Rogue Startups, Craig gets roasted. He brought in experienced software engineer Brandon Hancock after building the AI-powered SaaS app Outlier largely through “vibe coding,” so Brandon could audit the entire codebase live during the episode. The result? An honest but useful breakdown of what happens when non-technical founders ship fast with AI tools. Brandon digs into real security risks, common architecture mistakes, and the best practices every founder should follow when building AI-driven products. If you’re launching SaaS with tools like Next.js, Supabase, and Claude, or simply adding AI feature...

2026-03-1144 min

Rogue Startups RS356: When to Pivot, When to Push w/ Jesse HanleyIn this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig sits down with Jesse Hanley, founder of Bento, for a wide-ranging conversation about building and growing SaaS businesses in the age of AI. From vibe coding and AI-assisted development workflows to product strategy, business ceilings, and the existential shifts happening across the tech landscape, Jesse and Sandy share candid insights from their own experiences as founders navigating a rapidly changing environment. If you're a bootstrapped founder, indie hacker, or SaaS entrepreneur trying to figure out how to stay relevant and move fast, this one's for you. Highlights from Craig...

2026-03-041h 02

Rogue Startups RS355: Code Velocity and the Future of SaaSWhat does it mean to be a SaaS founder in a world where AI can build features faster than we ever could? In this conversation, Craig sits down with Arvid Kahl to unpack the shifting reality of software, competition, and the craft of SaaS in 2026. They talk about code velocity, discernment, marketing in an AI-saturated world, and why SaaS is not dead, even as the software part becomes commoditized. Listen in to find out what actually matters these days, if you want to build something that lasts. Highlights from Craig and Arvid’s conversation: AI...

2026-02-2558 min

BeTempered BeTempered Episode 83 - Building a Practice on Gratitude and Trust with Dr. Craig HewittWhat if the hardest detours in life turn out to be the exact preparation you needed for a purpose you didn’t see coming? Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr sit down with Dr. Craig Hewitt, a husband, father of five, and Navy trained dentist whose path runs from a small Catholic school to Parris Island, to Hawaii, and then back home to build a practice anchored in trust, gratitude, and faith.Craig opens up about moving in the middle of high school and how that shift shaped his sense of identity. He talks about the orthodontist who en...

2025-12-121h 48

Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 809 | What I Learned Diving into A.I. for 100 Days (with Craig Hewitt)What are the can't-miss AI tools for SaaS founders? In this episode, Rob Walling sits down with Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos, to dive deep into Craig’s “100 Days of AI” YouTube series. They discuss the lessons learned from exploring the latest AI tools for founders, why ChatGPT might not be the best option for SaaS entrepreneurs, and which AI platforms are actually moving the needle. Rob and Craig also chat about the realities of AI agents, the challenges of building a second product after hitting a growth plateau, and Craig’s approach to evaluating new oppor...

2025-12-0239 min

Rogue Startups RS354: The State Of Podcasting Heading Into 2026Craig is back! Today, he welcomes fellow podcaster Colin Gray back to the podcast. They dive into the ever-evolving world of podcasting, reflecting on how much the landscape has shifted over the last decade and what people are craving now more than ever: genuine human connection. From the tug-of-war between YouTube and podcast growth, to what it really means to build an AI-first product, they explore the trends shaping creators, customers, and the platforms that connect them. Highlights from Craig and Colin’s conversation: How podcasting has changed over the last 10 years T...

2025-11-2641 min

PodCraft by Alitu: Honing the Craft of Podcasting 100 Days of YouTube, 100 Podcast Listeners, and Why Both Matter (with Craig Hewitt)In this conversation, Colin sits down with Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos, to discuss the shifting landscape of content creation. Fresh off completing a 100 Days of YouTube challenge, Craig shares why he chose video over podcasting during that time, what he learned about platform growth, and the powerful truths about podcast numbers versus engagement (where podcasting still shines!)They explore the convergence of audio, video, and email platforms, the challenges of monetization in podcasting, how AI is reshaping content workflows (without replacing creators), and why a few hundred engaged podcast listeners might be more valuable than 100,000 YouTube...

2025-11-2449 min

Rogue Startups RS353: Is This the Last Organic Marketing ChannelIn today’s episode, Craig sits down with SaaS founder and entrepreneur Brian Casel to talk about the future of software and AI. With years of experience building and growing SaaS companies, Brian shares his perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the industry, from launching in niche markets and creating content that resonates to the challenges SaaS businesses will face in the next few years. They also dive into YouTube growth strategies, monetizing AI tools, and whether today’s AI boom is a lasting shift or just another bubble. Highlights from Craig and Brian’s conversation: C...

2025-10-0150 min

Rogue Startups RS352: AI Killed Traditional Marketing – Here's What's NextRoss Simmonds, founder of Foundation Marketing, has built a reputation for helping ambitious SaaS and B2B brands stand out online with data-driven growth strategies. In this episode, Craig sits down with Ross to dive into the future of marketing, SaaS growth, and social media in the age of AI. Marketing has transformed dramatically over the past decade, and with the rise of AI-powered marketing methods, it feels like the Wild Wild West. But within all that chaos are opportunities that we shouldn’t miss out on.. Ross and Craig explore how founders and marketers can leverage AI...

2025-09-2449 min

Rogue Startups RS351: Why Brands Fail on RedditToday on the podcast, Craig sits down with Reddit marketing expert Paul Xue to explore how brands can tap into one of the internet’s most engaged and skeptical communities. Reddit can be a tough nut to crack, but when approached with authenticity and a strategic approach, it can become a powerful driver of trust, visibility, and growth. Paul, founder of his own marketing company specializing in Reddit campaigns, breaks down the principles, tactics, and future trends you need to know. Whether you’re curious about launching your first campaign or wondering if Reddit should be part of your over...

2025-09-1745 min

Indie Founder #359 - Interviewing Craig Hewitt on International Expansion, AI and Raising Funds While Building CastosI chat with Craig Hewitt , founder of Castos. We talk about his journey from running a podcast editing agency to building a SaaS hosting platform. We cover the challenges of bootstrapping, raising funds, and going international. Craig shares how he uses distribution channels, how AI affects small teams, and what it’s like to scale in a niche market. We end with advice for indie founders on picking business models, taking risks, and keeping up with tech changes.My twitter: https://x.com/wbetiagoAbout Craig HewittTwitter: https://x.co...

2025-09-161h 15

Rogue Startups RS350: Authenticity, Content Strategy, and the Future of Marketing with AIStartup marketing can feel like a maze, right? In this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig chats with Brendan Hufford of Growth Sprints about how to cut through the noise and actually connect with your audience. They dig into everything from creating raw, authentic content to dialing in your SEO strategies and uncovering your brand’s real voice. If you’ve ever felt a little lost with your marketing (or just want some fresh ideas to make your plan actually work), this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Highlights from Craig and Brendan Hufford...

2025-09-1057 min

Rogue Startups RS349: Ranking In ChatGPT with Devesh KhanalToday on Rogue Startups, Craig sits with Devesh Khanal from Grow and Convert to talk about how to get your brand showing up at the top of search results in LLMs. They dive deep into the world of AI SEO—covering everything from debunking myths about large language models to sharing actionable strategies for ranking your content in both Google and AI-driven search tools. Devesh is the “convert” side of Grow and Convert. In addition to co-founding the company, he runs Growth Rock, a conversion optimization agency that helps e-commerce brands increase online sales through user research, usabil...

2025-09-031h 03

Rogue Startups RS348: Not Exactly White Hat AI-SEO with Lars LofgrenIn today’s episode, Craig sits down with AI-SEO expert Lars Lofgren to unpack the future of AI-SEO in a world dominated by artificial intelligence. They explore how to attract and retain traffic through both on-site and off-site strategies like Reddit, YouTube, LinkedIn, and beyond. With AI rapidly reshaping the digital landscape, the traditional rules of content and inbound marketing are being rewritten. Should SEO still be your top focus? How do you build brand authority when search algorithms are changing every day? Tune in for practical tips and bold insights on what’s working now—...

2025-07-1653 min

Rogue Startups RS347: How to Rank Any Brand In AI ResultsThis week on Rogue Startups, Craig chats with Mike Buckbee from Knowatoa about how AI is changing the game for brands. With tools like ChatGPT taking over the way we search and discover businesses, Mike breaks down what you need to do to get your brand noticed in the AI world. From content strategies to getting your site in front of the right eyes, this episode’s got the lowdown on how to stay ahead in an AI-driven world. Michael is a serial entrepreneur and software developer who has founded multiple successful startups in the cybersecurity space. Wi...

2025-07-0947 min

Rogue Startups RS346: What 11 Years in SaaS Really Looks LikeIn this episode of the podcast, Craig sits down with longtime entrepreneur Colin Bartlett, cofounder of StatusGator, to explore what it really takes to build, and sustain, a SaaS business over the long haul. With more than a decade at the helm of a company that helps users monitor service outages, Colin shares hard-won insights from 12 years of entrepreneurship and 11 years of running StatusGator. The conversation dives into how founders’ perspectives evolve, especially in today’s turbulent tech landscape, and how to stay grounded and successful through all of that craziness. Highlights from Craig and Colin’s conver...

2025-07-0248 min

Rogue Startups RS345: The State Of Search 2025- LLMs.txt article: https://www.quoleady.com/llm-txt-files/ - Craig's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@thecraighewitt Chapters (00:00:01) - Rogue Startups: The Startup Podcast(00:00:07) - Content Marketing: Multimodal(00:03:37) - Is Content Necessary for Your Business?(00:06:23) - How to get a crawler to crawl your website for SEO(00:13:58) - Marketing Decoded: Content and Search(00:17:14) - Want to hear more of my ranting on AI?

2025-06-1118 min

Rogue Startups RS344: 12 Years to Overnight Success with Amar GhoseWhat does it really take to lead a company for over a decade—and still be growing? In this episode, Craig chats with Amar Ghose, founder and longtime CEO of ZenMaid, about the challenges, lessons, and evolution that come from running a SaaS company for 12 years. From market leadership and internal conflict to personal growth and productivity, Amar shares candid insights into the realities of long-term entrepreneurship. Whether you're scaling a startup, feeling stagnant in your leadership role, or just wondering if AI is going to eat your SaaS lunch, this conversation delivers. ...

2025-06-0447 min

Ditching Hourly Craig Hewitt - The Current State and Potential Future of PodcastingCraig Hewitt, founder of Castos, joined me on Ditching Hourly to discuss the current state and potential future of podcasting as a medium for building trust with your audience.AI SummaryIn this episode of Ditching Hourly, Jonathan Stark speaks with Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos, about the evolving landscape of podcasting. They discuss the shifting definitions and formats of podcasts, the importance of different content strategies, including private and hybrid podcasting, and the impact of new technologies like AI. Craig also shares insights on leveraging platforms such as YouTube and podcasting for trust-building and...

2025-05-2059 min

Rogue Startups RS342: SaaS Survival Mode - AI, Niches & Navigating ChaosIn this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig chats with Jesse Hanley, marketer, self-taught developer, and founder of Bento, a powerful email marketing platform for modern teams. With today’s economy in flux and global events adding more pressure, Craig and Jesse dive into what it really means to run and grow a SaaS business in 2025. They explore how entrepreneurs can protect their businesses and families in turbulent times, why niching down is more important than ever (but only for some), and how AI is transforming both Bento and Craig’s own company, Castos. From global living experiences to m...

2025-04-2345 min

Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 771 | What Changes As You Grow, AI Agents, Patents, and More Listener Questions (with Craig Hewitt)Can SaaS companies survive the rise of AI Agents? In episode 771, Rob Walling is joined by Craig Hewitt to answer listener questions. They discuss the changes that happen while transitioning from a small startup to a multi-million dollar SaaS, competing against larger competitors, and maintaining startup culture as teams grow. They also share thoughts on AI agents in the SaaS space and the relevance of patents for bootstrapped businesses. Episode Sponsor: This podcast is brought to you by Mercury. I've been banking with Mercury for years and whenever I set up a new...

2025-04-2238 min

Culture of Leadership EP 141: Craig Hewitt on Leadership, Tough Decisions, and Scaling a BusinessIn this episode, host Brendan Rogers sits down with Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos, to discuss his journey from podcaster to SaaS entrepreneur. Craig shares the challenges of building a podcast hosting platform, the struggles of leading a growing business, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. They dive into podcasting trends, personal branding, and the realities of entrepreneurship. Craig also opens up about fundraising, layoffs, and what it takes to scale a company while staying true to its vision. Tune in for an honest conversation about leadership, growth, and the evolving podcasting landscape. ...

2025-04-0853 min

Rogue Startups RS341: Microconf 2025 RecapCraig recaps his biggest takeaways from MicroConf 2025, reflecting on lessons in positioning, lead generation, conference ROI, and the power of going all in on what’s working. From tactical marketing insights to personal reflections, this episode delivers both strategic clarity and founder fuel.

2025-03-2617 min

Rogue Startups RS340: Is AI Killing SaaS w/ Tim SchumacherIn this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig sits down with founder and entrepreneur Tim Schumacher to discuss his insights on AI, the future of SaaS, and what makes a company successful. In 2001, Tim co-founded Sedo.com, the world's largest domain marketplace. Since selling the company, he’s been active as an Entrepreneur and/or Investor in various start-ups, such as Eyeo (makers of Adblock Plus), Ecosia, Hitfox, Aklamio, Miomente, PiwikPro, BasicThinking, Home, Zolar, Joblift, SaaS.group, and others. Highlights from Craig and Tim’s conversation: The future of SaaS keeps founders up at night Using...

2025-03-1943 min

Rogue Startups RS339: AI Skeptic, or BelieverIn today’s episode, Craig chats with Anthony Eden from DNSimple about how they use AI in their businesses and their personal lives. As early skeptics of AI, they do a deep dive into what made them change their minds, what AI does for them, and how it might actually be holding people back. Like the internet, AI is a powerful tool people can use to make their lives better. They also chat about what it’s like to raise kids as entrepreneurs. Has their influence improved or hindered their children’s lives? Not to mention, how do they...

2025-03-0547 min

Rogue Startups RS337: Building AI Native SaaS w/ Jordan GalToday, Craig chats with Jordan Gal from Rosie about starting a business centered solely on AI. While many of us use AI to help with our work tasks and streamline certain jobs, Jordan’s whole business is AI. They discuss how you and your customers can use AI, what it’s like to start a company right now, and what AI is doing to SaaS. Rosie creates a new option for small businesses. Previously, the only way to handle phone calls during work hours was through voicemail or an answering service. Rosie offers a new option in that...

2025-02-0548 min

Rogue Startups RS336: Claude Project Deep Dive with Alison FrenchOn today’s episode of Rogue Startups, Craig continues his AI series with founder, marketer, and Claude-user Alison French. They discuss the hesitation creators feel when working alongside AI and what Alison did to overcome that hurdle. Since then, she’s taught herself how to use Claude.ai in her creative and professional work. AI is a tool that everyone has to learn how to use. Watch on YouTube If you feel our podcast has benefited you and might benefit someone else, please share it with them. Also, if you have a chance, please give Rogue...

2025-01-2947 min

Rogue Startups RS335: Evaluating AI Model Performance with Stuart GreyIn today’s episode of Rogue Startups, Craig sits down with AI expert Dr. Stuart Grey to discuss how AI is transforming both his personal and professional life. Dr. Grey also shares how he educates his students and clients on AI applications. He believes AI will play a pivotal role in all of our futures, and while there may be hesitations, AI can be harnessed to create high-quality content and drive innovation. Watch on YouTube Over the next few episodes, I’ll be chatting with folks about the real ways they’re using AI in t...

2025-01-2247 min

Rogue Startups RS334: How AI Saves Me 10 Hours A WeekToday, I’m kicking off a series on AI—how I’m using it personally and professionally to grow my business, make life easier, and operate at a higher level. Over the next few episodes, I’ll be chatting with folks about the real ways they’re using AI in their businesses. If you’re interested in joining the conversation, hit me up (details below). But for now, here’s a breakdown of how I’m incorporating AI into my own work. Key Ways I’m Using AI in My Business Content Creation for Programmatic S...

2025-01-0815 min

Know Your Numbers with Craig Alexander Rattray Forecasting for Growth: Craig Talks with Colin Hewitt on Mastering Cash Flow and Building Strong BusinessesIn this episode of The Know Your Numbers Podcast, host Craig Alexander Rattray sits down with Colin Hewitt, founder of Float, to dive into the essential topic of cash flow forecasting and its transformative impact on business decision-making. Colin shares his journey from running a digital agency to creating Float, a cash forecasting app designed to help small businesses thrive by providing clarity, confidence, and control over their finances. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by business owners, Colin reveals how cash flow forecasting isn't just about numbers - it's about creating a strategy to...

2025-01-0239 min

Rogue Startups RS333: Grading My Business (and yours!)In this New Year's Eve 2024 episode, we dive into a framework for evaluating SaaS businesses across eight crucial criteria. Instead of doing a typical year-in-review or making predictions, we explore how to assess the fundamental strength and potential of your business. Episode Highlights Craig grades Castos (podcast hosting platform) across eight key criteria for evaluating SaaS businesses: 1. Pricing (6/10)- Core product (podcast hosting) averages $28/month - below ideal $50+ threshold- Production services start at $1,500/month- Enterprise clients pay tens of thousands annually- Mixed pricing model affects overall...

2025-01-0122 min

Rogue Startups RS330: Product-Led Playbook with Wes BushWes Bush is a leading authority on product-led growth (PLG) and is here to guide Craig through the playbook for implementing product-led strategies in your business. This episode is invaluable for entrepreneurs eager to understand how product-led growth works, as well as those skeptical about its effectiveness. Listeners will gain insights into the product-led mindset and methodology that Wes employs for successful PLG implementation. Watch on YouTube Do you have any comments, questions, or topic ideas for future episodes? Send Craig an email at podcast@roguestartups.com. If you feel like our podcast has benefited...

2024-10-0947 min

Rogue Startups RS327: 3 Traits Of Successful Founders w/ Rob Walling Craig has TinySeed’s Rob Walling in the hot seat today. They’re chatting about defining, attaining, and maintaining success. What does success mean to you? How do focus, clarity, and execution fit into it? Rob, a leading founder and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the SaaS industry, shares his expert advice and insights on achieving success. Do you have any comments, questions, or topic ideas for future episodes? Send Craig an email at podcast@roguestartups.com. If you feel like our podcast has benefited you and it might benefit someone else, please share it with...

2024-09-1144 min

Rogue Startups RS326: 5 Things Most Founders Struggle With Today’s a solo episode with Craig where he’s talking through the 5 common topics and themes that he helps most of his coaching clients through. Whether it’s through his 1:1 coaching with private clients or in serving as Advisor In Residence at TinySeed, where he’s advised over 50 SaaS founders, a few common patterns have emerged. These topics include: Managing Uncertainty Getting a Sanity Check On New Initiatives Being An Accountability Partner Navigating Financial Troubles Sales & Marketing Strategy Most important thing to remember from this is that being a founder is tough, but you...

2024-09-0419 min

Rogue Startups RS324: $100 Million Bootstrapped SaaS with Adam Robinson In this episode of the Rogue Startups podcast, Craig sits down with Adam Robinson to explore key topics such as founder psychology, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and avoiding self-sabotage. They delve into how to identify and break free from the plateau and gradual decline that can occur when you believe you have achieved product-market fit but haven’t. Adam, who has built multiple successful businesses, shares his valuable insights and practical tips with Craig. Don’t miss out—tune in to gain actionable advice from an experienced entrepreneur! Do you have any comments, questions, or topic ideas for future...

2024-08-2141 min

Rogue Startups RS323: Breaking Through Plateaus with Josh Ho Today on the Rogue Startups Podcast, Craig chats with Josh Ho from Referral Rock about the peaks and valleys of being a founder. When is the right time to sell? Is there ever a right time? How do you break through a plateau in your business growth? How do you switch from wearing your visionary hat to your marketing and sales hat? They also do a deep dive into when and how you should go about delegating tasks so you can focus on more important things. Josh built Referral Rock from the ground up. Referral Rock helps...

2024-08-1451 min

Rogue Startups RS322: Marketing, in 2 hours a week In this episode Craig descirbes his current SaaS marketing approach. Balancing Active and Passive marketing, he’s got his marketing time down to just a few hours a week. Using a video-first, AI-assisted workflow he’s reaching his target market, educating his prospective customers, and building goodwill in the community.

2024-08-0716 min

Rogue Startups RS321: B2B Lead Gen on LinkedIn If there’s one thing Craig loves more than podcasting, it’s sales. In this episode, he shares his enthusiasm with tech sales coach Peter Ahn. They discuss everything from bridging the gap between creating content and driving leads to the importance of being genuine and authentic. Peter drops plenty of knowledge bombs, so grab a chair, take out a notebook, and jot down some great tips from this episode of the Rogue Startups podcast. Highlights from Craig and Peter’s conversation: Why are technical founders so scared of tech sales ...

2024-07-3147 min

The Principal Podcast Don’t Let Fear of AI Hold You Back & Leverage It for Your Business Growth with Craig HewittLook into the "3 Ways to Generate Leads With your Podcast" E-book for free here on our website! (https://ghapodcast.com) Welcome to Podcast Gurus!Our guest today is Craig Hewitt , the founder and CEO of Castos, a platform dedicated to helping brands craft incredible podcasts. With a deep passion for podcasting and a keen understanding of the creator economy, Craig has built Castos into a comprehensive solution for podcasters of all levels.Expect to learn:1. The story of Castos and how it evolved from a personal podcast to a significant business.

2024-07-0352 min

Leaders & Legacies 90 - Making Lightning Strike Twice - Business Lessons from John HewittJohn Hewitt, a visionary entrepreneur, shares his journey of building two top retail chains, revealing the essence of impactful leadership. His story, marked by resilience and innovation, emphasizes the pivotal role of exceeding customer expectations and valuing employees. Hewitt’s strategic mindset, focusing on long-term customer relationships and market adaptation, propelled his companies to significant growth, even during economic downturns. His leadership philosophy extends beyond business, impacting lives through his dedication to philanthropy and community support.Hewitt’s insights offer a masterclass in creating a legacy of leadership that transcends individual success, advocating for a business ethos wher...

2024-04-0952 min

Million Dollar Relationships The Power of Podcasting and Relationships with Craig HewittGet ready for a unique and insightful conversation as we explore the impact of relationships in the podcasting industry with a true expert, Craig Hewitt. His passion for fostering connections has elevated his business and played a pivotal role in the success stories of numerous entrepreneurs. Craig brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, making this conversation a must-listen. Craig is a multi-time founder currently running Castos podcast hosting and analytics. Castos provides podcast hosting alongside their Seriously Simple Podcasting WordPress plugin to thousands of podcasters. Their goal is to...

2023-11-2919 min

Seeking Scale The Diversification MythIn this episode of the Seeking Scale podcast, co-hosts Craig and Andy dive deep into the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship, sharing their insights on effective delegation, strategic planning, and the art of maintaining focus. Craig kicks off the conversation by sharing his experience of a team retreat in Athens, Greece, emphasizing the complexities of ... Read more

2023-07-2439 min

Clipped: Your Content Creation Toolkit The Future of Podcasting ft. Craig Hewitt CEO of CastosSend us Fan MailIn this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Craig Hewitt, the CEO, and founder of Castos. Craig is not just an entrepreneur but a third or fourth-generation business owner. His journey has taken him from Orlando to Nashville, San Diego, New Orleans, and even France. Now based in Providence, Rhode Island, Craig's story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship and the importance of carving your own path. Throughout our conversation, we delve into Craig's background and the creation of Castos. We also explore his entrepreneurial roots, dating back...

2023-06-1439 min

Indie Bites Stair stepping to millions in SaaS revenue - Craig Hewitt, CastosCraig Hewitt is the Founder and CEO of Castos, a bootstrapped podcast hosting and analytics platform with a services arm for podcast production. He’s been in podcasting almost a decade, having started his own show, Rogue Startups and his production service Podcast Motor (which he folded into Castos). Craig not only shares his ponderings on his show, but he also writes a weekly newsletter called Founder Insights.What we covered in this episode:Craig's background in salesLaunching a podcasting productized service in 2014Stair stepping to SaaSWhat is Stair Stepping?Acquiring Seriously Simple PodcastingProduct positioningGrowth and ma...

2023-03-0816 min

Open Threads American Founder Life Abroad (and Back) with Craig HewittCraig Hewitt, founder of Castos, moved to France for 5 years but he and his family have moved back here to the States. We unpack life and business abroad vs. stateside and the many tradeoffs.Brian and Craig's conversation was recorded on December 5, 2022.

2022-12-0528 min

Seeking Scale Forcing FunctionsCraig and Andy begin by talking about the weather and what’s been happening during the past week. Craig says he’s finally feeling recovered from traveling, and Andy discusses the illnesses his 4-year-old has been dealing with for the past few weeks. He says that this has helped him focus on only what’s most important for ... Read more

2022-11-1430 min

Seeking Scale Metrics Overload and Twitter DramaCraig and Andy discuss a Twitter interaction that they had. Craig tweeted about wanting a tool that shows trials month-to-date and how it compares to the previous month. Andy wonders what he would do with that information. Andy thinks that it’s too much noise and that this might not be the best comparison to make, ... Read more

2022-11-0733 min

Open Threads Sharing Our Fails (& Wins) with Craig HewittBuilding in public ain’t all about the highlight reel. Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos, and I agree that there’s so much more to learn from our fails. The question is, how can we share them publicly in a helpful (and healthy) way?Brian and Craig's conversation was recorded on October 25, 2022.

2022-10-2533 min

Seeking Scale Product 201 - Feature Deep DivesAndy says he’s feeling a little manic and running on a lot of caffeine. Craig says that things are looking better from where he is. Trials are up in the last few months, and sales are up as well. This is due to some changes that are starting to pay off. Craig and Andy discuss ... Read more

2022-10-1720 min

Seeking Scale Making Decisions With Incomplete DataCraig says he’s been writing more, including starting a newsletter and working on his personal website. He’s interested in the intrinsic benefits of writing. Craig also wants to invest more in himself. Andy wonders if Craig writes much in general. He explains that he doesn’t journal, but when brainstorming, his default is to write it ... Read more

2022-10-1023 min

Seeking Scale The Box You're InAndy talks about the good traction they’ve had recently that’s starting to show now. They just shipped a big update and received a great reaction to it. It came together faster than similar things have in the past. Craig explains that Castos launched a free set of tools that’s starting to get traction now. Andy ... Read more

2022-10-0325 min

Seeking Scale Options When ScalingToday Craig and Andy discuss how to think about options. Andy talks about making sure everything is ready for a large influx of new trials. They’re already up 140% over last month, and he says people are more likely to buy in mid-season. He talks about taking on too much and learning about prioritization as ... Read more

2022-09-2629 min

Seeking Scale Capital EfficienciesCraig and Andy discuss the importance of prioritization and the importance of capital efficiency. Craig explains that Warren Buffet cites Apple as an example of a capital-efficient company and wonders about whether his company is a capital-efficient company. Andy says that often, people spend much of their time doing things that have no meaningful impact ... Read more

2022-09-1230 min

Seeking Scale Your Brand's Social Media Strategy? Andy and Craig talk about social media strategies for their respective brands—SaberSim and Castos—related to the HubSpot State of Inbound Marketing Trends 2022 Report. Should they be doing more on social media? If yes, what and how? Is it worth it? People do not follow brands but individuals and influencers on social media. Craig stresses the importance of putting out and optimizing marketing content that is effective on social media channels to grow the audience, make a positive business impact, drive trials, and expand/expose brand to equity. Andy is skeptical about social media. He enco...

2022-08-1940 min

Subscriptions: Scaled - Online subscription services, Subscription business, SaaS subscriptions Podcast Hosting with Craig Hewitt, Founder and CEO at CastosIn this week’s episode, we speak with Craig Hewitt, Founder and CEO of Castos. Castos is a podcast hosting platform designed for creators. It provides subscribers with the tools to engage their audience and monetize their content.In this episode, we learn about Castos and how it works. We also hear about Craig’s background and career journey.Castos has been in the business for around five years now. PodcastMotor, Castos’ predecessor has since been taken under the Castos umbrella. The combined service provides podcast editing and production for about 85 customers right now.Crai...

2022-08-1939 min

Seeking Scale The Most Dangerous Movement In SaaS Andy and Craig talk about product-led growth being the most dangerous movement in SaaS startups. To convert, a product needs to be built that is relevant to the intent of SEO for growth-led products that deliver on what’s promised. Andy rants about a tweet on product-led growth companies building products that sell themselves. However, Andy clarifies his thinking about how product-led growth does not exist. At best, it emphasizes the wrong part of the growth engine. At worst, it legitimizes the mentality that if you build it, they will come. Craig believes a lot of the...

2022-08-1824 min

Seeking Scale Effective Delegation Andy and Craig talk about focusing on delegation, prioritization, and productivity. Based on feedback, a lot of stuff that people do is not really effective. What tools, books, and other resources do they recommend? Andy’s been busy leading up to and since the birth of his baby. He just can’t do everything at work and some things will not get done⁠—but his new assistant, Madison, who was found via Great Assistant, is holding Andy accountable. They work together to handle his inbox, and she forces him to respond to messages until more is delegated.

2022-08-1128 min

Seeking Scale Time to Impact, Confidence, and Effort Craig and Andy talk about learning to just say, ‘No.’ What is meaningful, matters most and what does not? Most likely, 20-50% of what you are doing are things that you should not be doing. Craig shares how his company retreat went really well. They dedicated time to talk about and reflect on objectives and key results (OKRs) as well as gaining opportunities by focusing on one thing. The outcome for good ideas comes down to certainty versus effort. Andy is stressed out because he likes to control everything, but the countdown to baby due date i...

2022-07-1836 min

Seeking Scale Fitness, Finances, and Going Green Craig and Andy talk about finances. But first, founders need to give themselves permission to do what they want to feel better and guarantee a great start to the workday because too often the afternoon falls apart. Craig wants to declare that he does not start work until 9 a.m. to drop his kids off at the bus stop and workout despite the little green dot in Slack or email tab in Chrome (refers to Atomic Habits by James Clear). Andy agrees that finding routines, establishing habits, and not making excuses should be a priority. A...

2022-07-1828 min

Seeking Scale Revisiting Cohesive Marketing Does your marketing have a defined purpose, structure, or place in the funnel? If not, then you should not be doing it because it’s ineffective, creates noise and uncertainty for prospective customers. Craig and Andy revisit cohesive marketing. There are stages that people go through to become a buyer. Andy has brainstormed and thought about focusing on marketing strategy, cohesive marketing, and content to make sure everything fits together in a funnel. Craig believes that every piece of content on his site is different and has a different job—not a one-size-fits-all approach. Content campai...

2022-07-1822 min

Seeking Scale Coworker and Coaching Context Craig and Andy talk about pre-planning versus figuring things out as they go. What’s driving what and how do you get there together to grow? After a weekend getaway to unwind, Andy is back to prep and quarterly planning before paternity leave. Focusing on the right things makes a big difference because it’s so easy to get off track. Craig is planning a company retreat that will include strategic thinking, intentionality, shop talk, and making connections with coworkers. Also, Craig has been working with a business coach to help him avoid decision fatigue as a...

2022-07-1522 min

Seeking Scale Deadlines and Details: It’s About to Get Real Craig and Andy talk about the shift in mindset when it comes to taking time off from your business and getting others up to speed or being more productive and strategic as a founder to enable others to reach goals and be successful. Andy’s stress level steadily increases as the due date nears for the birth of his baby. His mindset has shifted from creating new stuff for SaberSim to more productive tasks, such as planning and priorities to wrap up projects before he takes time off. Craig’s management style tends to be very...

2022-07-1427 min

Seeking Scale Building for Now vs. The Future Craig and Andy talk about building for now versus for the future when it comes to their roles and responsibilities as founders. Both are looking to take themselves out of the critical aspects of their businesses. Andy is focused on significantly shifting what he is working on and hiring an executive assistant and copywriter before the birth of his baby. Time is limited, so he may not be able to hire and onboard until after he returns from paternity leave. Craig provides an update on his business about hiring specialized attention, focus, and talent for w...

2022-06-0824 min

Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 606 | The Podcasting Landscape, Keeping Your Saw Sharpened, and Scaling Your Team with Craig HewittIn episode 606, Rob Walling chats with Craig Hewitt, the founder of Castos. They talk about company building, staying up to speed when you are no longer doing the day-to-day tasks as well as their thoughts on a recent string of acquisitions happening in the podcast ecosystem. Topics we cover: [1:24] 2 MicroConf Local events happening in Chicago and Denver [3:50] The pros and cons of Spotify acquiring a couple of podcast analytics platforms [7:51] The specific challenges with podcast analytics [12:39] Spotify vs. Apple [16:31] Staying up to speed as CEO once you have...

2022-06-0734 min

Seeking Scale Current Events in Tech Craig and Andy talk about current events in tech, including Paddle’s acquisition of ProfitWell and what else is going on in the bootstrapped versus enterprise world, economy, and ecosystem. Andy views the acquisition/merger as the ProfitWell brand and team continuing to do what it has been doing, but what will happen to the leadership (i.e., Patrick Campbell) and liquidity? It takes money to grow a business, but don’t obsess over numbers you can’t control. Craig explains that ProfitWell’s product revenue is 80+ percent of the company. This is the path to take if...

2022-06-0227 min

Seeking Scale Refining the Hiring Process Craig and Andy talk about refining the hiring process and lessons learned. Get prepared and things ready, but it’s still not going to be what you expect it to be. Andy and his wife are expecting a child. So, he is wondering how he’ll handle being a father and founder. He needs clearly defined processes and know what’s most important to hire, onboard, and assign priorities/tasks. Andy, especially, wants to hire an executive assistant and copywriter. It’s been years since Craig’s children were born, but he explains to Andy that he sh...

2022-05-2827 min

Seeking Scale Managing Technical Debt Craig and Andy talk about managing technical debt. Is more data needed? Do you need to be driven by metrics? What is possible versus realistic? Who do you need to make happy—your customers or your team members? Andy shares how a big release has been in quality assurance (QA) for about a month, which shows the shortcomings of the product process but pushes for better quality when released to the public as refactored, not redesigned. Craig understands how the product process is never done. There’s always some metric or issue to track, improve, fix...

2022-05-2821 min

Seeking Scale Product Feedback Loops Craig and Andy talk about product feedback loops. What and who’s needed to get feedback sooner than later to be productive and build a product or add features/functionality? Craig announced that he decided to leave Bench and switch to GrowthLab Financial for bookkeeping services. Also, he has hired a new developer who will be starting soon at Castos and will attend the company’s upcoming retreat. Andy finds company retreats very helpful to have collaborative discussions and make progress. However, as the team gets bigger, the more a project/product has to be presen...

2022-05-0325 min

Seeking Scale Life-Work Balance Craig and Andy talk about finding a life-work balance. How do you separate the two, especially for those who work remotely? Working from home does not work for everyone. Sometimes, you want to work and be productive. Other times, you want to spend time with your family and friends doing something fun in the sun. Craig is not a minimalist. If he has fewer projects outside of work, then he can dedicate more of his mental energy to getting work done. He expects the remote workforce to become more regional. Nobody wants to commute to the office...

2022-04-2824 min

Seeking Scale MicroConf Recap and Productivity Craig and Andy attended MicroConf and provide a recap. Both left the conference feeling energized, full of ideas, and with a purpose to grow and scale. Whether it’s selling, buying, or making an impact through ClickFunnels, community, HubSpot, or Freshdesk, they want to be more effective, productive, and successful. Craig enjoyed being around like-minded people and doing a fair amount of TinySeed stuff. The biggest takeaway for him was reconnecting with Andrew Culver, who launched Churn Buster and built Bullet Train using Ruby on Rails.Andy attended April Dunford’s How to Craft a Story that S...

2022-04-1325 min

Seeking Scale Time to slow down Craig and Andy talk about not having time to focus on or dive deep into anything, such as content marketing and business development to generate revenue, cash flow, and reach goals/results. Slow down, chill out, and don’t try to do everything because time is the best thing for growth and company maturity. Craig mentioned how Castos presented the first annual Enterprise Podcast Summit on March 10 to show how companies can use podcasting internally or externally. Event partners included descript, SquadCast, Pocket Casts, and Content Allies. It will be interesting to figure out the summit’s business im...

2022-04-1327 min

Seeking Scale Quarterly Goal Setting Craig and Andy talk about quarterly goal setting, shifting objectives and key results (OKRs), and attending conferences to learn some stuff, be inspired, and reconnect with friends/colleagues. Andy is preparing for MicroConf (April 3-5). Even though it corresponds to the opening day of baseball season, he is not needed as much at SaberSim. By following EOS principles and rocks, Andy still has priorities and plans to focus on what makes an impact on his business. However, doing more faster leads to burnout. It’s time to collaborate, stay calm, and slow down. Craig is heading...

2022-04-0830 min

Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 590 | Buying vs Building, Zombie Companies, and More Listener Questions with Craig HewittIn Episode 590, Rob Walling chats with Craig Hewitt about building versus buying internal tools, how to compete in a competitive space, accounting software, a founder who has a zombie company where investors want their money back, and more. The topics we cover [5:03] Finding a co-founder as a non-technical founder [11:20] Balancing priorities between day job and a SaaS idea [17:35] Zombie company where investors want their money back [26:00] Accounting software for startups [28:10] Building in a competitive market as a solo-founder [32:24] When to buy vs build internal tools

2022-02-1537 min

Post Status Podcasts Craig Hewitt on Castos' Latest Fundraising and Expansion of Private PodcastingCastos is a WordPress-powered podcast hosting provider with roots in the open-source community through their Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin for WordPress. They recently announced a $756K pre-seed funding round from a number of companies, including Automattic and Yoast SEO.Cory Miller sat down with Castos CEO Craig Hewitt to talk about this move and how Castos is eager to expand its services in the private podcasting market.⚠️ CORRECTION:In the audio recording, a $756 Million figure was mistakenly given. Castos has raised $756 thousand in investor funding.🔗 Mentioned in the show:Cory Miller...

2021-07-0742 min

Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately 262 Craig Hewitt - On a Mission to Create Impactful Podcasts03:36 – Harry welcomes Craig Hewitt to the show to share his experience as an expert in running profitable and sustainable businesses09:11 – The inspiration to start the podcast, Seeking Scale, and lessons he’s learned along the way12:25 – How Craig thinks about content creation and the work he’s doing at Castos18:20 – What went into the decision to acquire Jay Acunzo’s podcast, 3 Clips22:59 – Craig provides his thoughts on Apple, Spotify and the future of private podcasting32:25 – How Craig has built his team and what inspired him to launch Castos35:28 – How Crai...

2021-05-2848 min

Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 547 | Private Podcasting, Apple's Announcement, and Accelerating Growth with Craig HewittIn Episode 547, Rob Walling chats with Craig Hewitt about private podcasting, Apple's announcement around their subscription podcast offering as well as the accelerating growth of Castos. The topics we cover [1:22] Focusing on private podcasting at Castos [15:50] Mobile app for private podcasting [20:21] Apple's big announcement [28:08] Castos MRR growth Links from the show TinySeed Tales - Season 1 Seeking Scale Trustshoring Craig Hewitt (@thecraighewitt) | Twitter If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by clicking the link and sharing what you learned. Click here to share y...

2021-04-2736 min

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris Moody Blues keyboardist talks to Music Matters about his Grammy nominated group Alan Hewitt and One Nation & much more - EP.08-S2 Listen in on this episodes with our special guest Alan Hewitt - the Moody Blues keyboardist since 2010. Darrell and Alan chat about Alan's latest grammy nominated group - Alan Hewitt and One Nation. They also chat about Alan playing with Earth Wind and Fire, One Nation, The Moody Blues. Alan was originally a drummer and switched to keyboard when he realised the wide-ranging scope it provided him for composing music. His composing credits cover both film music and TV. They include National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Survivor, MTV, Dancing With The Stars...

2021-03-2338 min

WPMRR WordPress Podcast E116 - Managing 300% growth while raising $120K from TinySeed (Craig Hewitt, Castos)In today’s episode, Joe talks to Craig Hewitt, the founder of both Castos, a Wordpress plugin provider for easy podcast management and PodcastMotor where they provide turnkey, end-to-end podcast editing and production services. He’s also a co-host of RogueStartups Podcast. Joe and Craig discuss the early years of Castos and joining the TinySeed team, massive growth in the podcasting industry, profitability versus growth, and the 30-60-90 Day plan. Tune in for more business growth tips! Episode Resources Castos - Stay for the Audience Growth C...

2020-10-1347 min

The Web Growth Code Podcast WGC 016 - Top 10 Best Practices to 10,000 Podcast Downloads with Craig Hewitt from CastosShow Notes: https://webgrowthcode.com/top-10-best-practices-to-10000-podcast-downloads-with-craig-hewitt-from-castos-oom-016/ Craig Hewitt from Castos is on the show to share his best tips to get your first 10,000 podcast downloads. Craig is the founder of Castos.com, a complete all in one podcast production service. Craig walks us through the best practices to growing your podcast today. We talk about why you should pick a couple of growth strategies to test at a time and what you should be thinking about as you start growing your online presence. Show Notes with the...

2020-07-2944 min

Magnify Your Impact #5 Magnify Your Impact With Tom Hewitt - Let Your Why Be Your GuideInspiring People Through Mentorship and Love of Surfing. Tom Hewitt MBE, founder and CEO of Surfers Not Street Children, fused his passion for helping street children with his love of surfing. This leadership coaching is using mentorship to create better lives for street children by teaching them how to surf. These inspiring projects in Mozambique and South Africa led him to take on more philanthropic humanitarian causes on the African continent. Later on, Hewitt was actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa where he acted as a peace monitor for the first free and fair...

2020-06-0946 min

LMScast 267: Podcasting to Accelerate Sales for Course Creators with Craig Hewitt from CastosWe are joined by Craig Hweitt from Castos in this episode of LMScast. Castos is a podcasting platform, and Craig shares what he has learned about how podcasts can help online businesses with content marketing and what it takes to have a great podcast setup if you’re just starting out trying to grow your audience. Chris notes that one of the most common ways people find out about LifterLMS is through the LMScast podcast Chris hosts or by Chris appearing on other people’s podcasts. It is a great form of marketing and relationship building, so as a course crea...

2020-02-0444 min

The Agile Entrepreneurship Podcast Building a productized service business editing & hosting podcasts with Craig Hewitt – AEP #20Subscribe & Download Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Play Follow us onSoundCloud Listen on Spotify Guest: Craig Hewitt Company / Business name: Podcast Motor Craig Hewitt is the Founder of PodcastMotor, a productized service which offers done-for-you podcast editing and production. Podcast Motor has a team of 15 remote members spread across 4 continents and are responsible for around 40 podcasts on a regular basis. Craig is also the founder of Castos podcast hosting and analytics with a to enable everyone to create their own podcast and share their voice with the world. Castos just celebrated it's 2nd birthday and more than 1,000 customers are on the platform...

2019-08-1323 min

Streamlined Solopreneur: Easy Productivity & Tech Systems for Solopreneurs Building a Modern Podcasting Platform with Craig HewittCraig Hewitt is a guy who knows podcasting, so I was super excited to talk to him about his acquisition of Seriously Simple Podcasting. He took a relatively focused WordPress plugin and turned it into a SaaS, and that's what we talk about in this episode. Lots of great advice here! Show NotesCraig HewittCraig on TwitterCastosPodcast MotorInteractive Advertising Bureau (IBA) Podcast Guidelines LibsynSponsored by: Jilt | Liquid Web ————Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs decide what to use and what to build, so they can stop spinning their wheels and get their time back...

2018-04-1729 min

Nebenberuf Startup Folge 73: Productized Services with Craig Hewitt (English)Craig Hewitt hat auf der FemtoConf 2017 einen Vortrag zu Productized Services und der Geschichte hinter PodcastMotor gehalten. Wir haben das zum anlass genommen ein Interview mit ihm aufzunehmen. Show Notes Craig's Website Craig's Twitter PodcastMotor Craig's Podcast (Rogue Startups) The post Folge 73: Productized Services with Craig Hewitt (English) appeared first on Nebenberuf Startup.

2017-02-2800 min