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Startups For the Rest of UsEpisode 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.
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Culture of LeadershipEP 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.
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saas.unboundLeveraging multi-channel marketing for SaaS with Craig Hewitt @Castossaas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies. In episode #39, Anna Nadeina talks with Craig, Founder and CEO of Castos, the podcast hosting platform for growth-minded brands. --------------Episode's Chapters---------------- 00:00 - Introduction to Castos and Craig's Journey 05:02 - Marketing Strategies and Daily Routines 10:29 - The Power of Podcasting and Content Creation 14:10 - SEO and AI in Content Marketing 2025-01-2051 min
Know Your Numbers with Craig Alexander RattrayForecasting 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
The Work Item - Real Talk on Tech's Toughest Career Choices#82 - Stop Building SaaS Landing Pages - Craig Hewitt (Founder, Castos)
Craig Hewitt, the founder of the podcasting platform Castos, comes from generations of entrepreneurs, and his own journey builds on the experience and stamina of those that came before him. In this show, we chat about best practices for hiring developers for your bootstrapped startup, finding the right approach to deliver hard news, and how to ensure that your relationships aren't hurt as you embark on the entrepreneurship treadmill.
You can find Craig on the following sites:
📝 Blog
💼 LinkedIn
And of course, make sure to check out Castos!
The podcast was produced by Den De...2024-07-1337 min
Podcast Gurus: Interviews on Podcasting, Podcast Growth, Podcast Marketing, Content Strategy & SEODon’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 & Legacies90 - 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
Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.ShowExploring the Intersection of AI and Content Creation with Craig Hewitt - DS499Doug and Craig Hewitt discuss AI’s impact on content creation and the evolving landscape of digital media. They explore the rapid evolution of AI in content marketing, and share insights on building and managing an email list.
The conversation also digs into content marketing strategies amid AI advancements, the value of podcasting, YouTube content creation tactics, and the importance of adapting to industry shifts without losing the essence of personal creativity and goals.
Moreover, Doug unveils his innovative approach of starting, running, and potentially selling a new podcast focused on SEO and marketing, directed to...2024-03-1154 min
Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.ShowExploring the Intersection of AI and Content Creation with Craig Hewitt – DS499Doug and Craig Hewitt discuss AI’s impact on content creation and the evolving landscape of digital media. They explore the rapid evolution of AI in content marketing, and share insights on building and managing an email list.
The conversation also digs into content marketing strategies amid AI advancements, the value of podcasting, YouTube content creation tactics, and the importance of adapting to industry shifts without losing the essence of personal creativity and goals.
Moreover, Doug unveils his innovative approach of starting, running, and potentially selling a new podcast focused on SEO and marketing, directed to...2024-03-1154 min
Million Dollar RelationshipsThe 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 make...2023-11-2919 min
Seeking ScaleThe 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 more2023-07-2439 min
The Nikhil Sai ShowInsider secrets to podcasting success with Craig Hewitt | The Nikhil Sai Show -98
"Welcome to the show! Today, we have a special guest who is a leading expert in the podcasting industry.
Craig Hewitt is the Founder and CEO of Castos, a full-service podcast hosting, distribution, and analytics platform that helps brands create impactful podcasts for their audiences.
With over a decade of experience in podcasting, Craig has helped thousands of content creators and businesses grow their audiences and monetize their podcasts.
He's also a sought-after speaker and thought leader on topics such as podcast production, audience engagement, and content marketing.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2023-06-1743 min
Clipped: Your Content Creation ToolkitThe Future of Podcasting ft. Craig Hewitt CEO of CastosSend us a textIn 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
Beyond Traffic Podcast | ROI Driven SEO For B2B SaaS StartupsWhy SaaS Founders Should Invest In SEO From Day One With Craig Hewitt, Founder of Castos.com (#3)In this episode of The Beyond Traffic Podcast, I interviewed Craig Hewitt, Founder of Castos.com, and discussed How SaaS founders should approach SEO to get the maximum ROI for their investments.
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What we covered in this episode
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Why SaaS startups should invest early in SEO.
The Underrated SEO strategy that works for SaaS startups.
How to use free tools to drive organic growth and signups.
Is SEO a Wise Investment for all Startups?
Fractional marketing for SaaS startups.
2023-03-2335 min
Indie BitesStair 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
Voiceworks: Sound Business"Everything you need to know about Podcast SEO" with Craig HewittOn this episode of Voiceworks: Sound Business we have a go at unpicking the "dark art" of Podcast SEO.Getting your podcast heard by more people is one of the most challenging problems that content creators can face and in this chat with Castos CEO Craig Hewitt, Jim drills down into the Do's and Do Not's of Podcast SEO and identifies some key tips and tricks that you can adopt today to get your podcast heard by more people.You can find more about Castos here: https://castos.com and Craig is on Twitter via...2023-02-1317 min
Open ThreadsAmerican 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 ScaleForcing 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 more2022-11-1430 min
Seeking ScaleMetrics 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 more2022-11-0733 minOpen ThreadsSharing 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
LMScast380: How To Create A Private Podcast For Your Course Or Membership Site With Craig HewittToday we are joined by Craig Hewitt from Castos, one of the top WordPress and global podcast hosting services. In this episode of LMScast with Chris Badgett, he has provided some quite interesting insights regarding the podcasting industry and how-tos.
How may a podcast be used most effectively? When should you begin producing podcasts? Podcasts can captivate your audience and the best part is that you can easily make at least 4-5 different pieces of content for your brand's marketing from a single episode. Course creators benefit most because it opens a window of discussion with potential learners and you...2022-10-2239 min
Seeking ScaleProduct 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 more2022-10-1720 min
Seeking ScaleMaking 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 more2022-10-1023 min
Seeking ScaleThe 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 more2022-10-0325 min
Seeking ScaleOptions 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 more2022-09-2629 min
Seeking ScaleCapital 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 more2022-09-1230 min
Seeking ScaleYour 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 subscriptionsPodcast 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 ScaleThe 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 ScaleEffective 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.
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Seeking ScaleTime 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 ScaleFitness, 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 ScaleRevisiting 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 ScaleCoworker 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 ScaleDeadlines 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 ScaleBuilding 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 minStartups For the Rest of UsEpisode 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 ScaleCurrent 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 ScaleRefining 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 ScaleManaging 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 ScaleProduct 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 ScaleLife-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 ScaleMicroConf 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 ScaleTime 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 ScaleQuarterly 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 minStartups For the Rest of UsEpisode 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 tools2022-02-1537 min
All Systems Go! Marketing Automation and Systems Building with Chris L. DavisSuccessful Podcasting Strategies for Growth feat. Craig HewittSend us a textEp. 108 - Have you ever considered starting your own podcast? In this episode Chris brings on a very special guest, Craig Hewitt. Craig is the founder of Castos, an industry leading podcast hosting and analytics platform. They discuss the history behind Castos, what's in store for the future of podcasting with the private podcast movement, and how to market your podcast with email to generate sales. If you have a podcast or have ever considered starting one, you don't want to miss this episode.2021-12-0245 min
Founder ChatsScaling a values-led podcasting platform with Craig HewittAbout Craig Hewitt: Craig is the founder of Castos, where he leads of team of 15 extremely talented individuals that are crafting the best podcasting platform in the industry. He's a husband to an amazing wife, and father to two incredible children. About Castos:Castos is a full-service podcast hosting, distribution, and analytics platform, with an industry-leading production service built right in. In our platform, you can easily create, promote, and distribute your podcast and grow your audience. Learn more about starting and growing a podcast at the Cast...2021-09-231h 18
Bootstrapped#188: Switching from Bootstrapped to Investor-Funded, with Craig Hewitt of CastosCraig Hewitt runs Castos, a podcast hosting and analytics company. He returns to the show to talk about why he recently sold a chunk of his bootstrapped company to a round of investors.Links:Castos: https://castos.com/TinySeed: https://tinyseed.com/Craig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCraigHewitt
2021-07-3030 min
Post Status PodcastsCraig 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 Passionately262 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
Stronger Business Podcast#50 The Secret Power of Podcasts - with Craig Hewitt
Craig started as a “want-repreneur” with an idea and the desire to build a business of his own. And from that personal vision, he has built what is now Castos, one of the best podcast hosting and education platforms available. Join us as Craig, Josh and Chad discuss creating a podcast as a “digital resume,” what gear you need to create a good quality podcast, and creating service and value for your clients, whether digitally or as a brick and mortar business.
If you’ve ever wondered about the inner workings of a podcast, or if you’ve thought a...2021-05-2853 minStartups For the Rest of UsEpisode 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
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Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisMoody 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
The First 10 Podcast#16 - Craig Hewitt on being a non-technical founder, communication and customer feedback.Send us a textOn this episode of The First 10 Podcast, I talk to Craig Hewitt, founder of podcast hosting and analytics service Castos, and host of the Rogue Startups Podcast.Key PointsYour business is your customers. Your business is not your product.Convincing a customer that their current solution could be better is easier than trying to take them all the way through a brand new conceptDon't be afraid to sell to people. If you have conviction in your heart that what you have is valuable to a specific person...2021-02-2231 min
The Self-Science Podcast with Dr Craig Duncan#8 Interview Series with Dr Adam HewittDr Adam Hewitt is a good friend of mine and is a sports science lecturer at the Australian Catholic University and works as a Performance Analyst in professional sport. Adam completed his PhD in Performance Analysis focussing on Game models and is always thinking about making PA, and he's analysis better. We dive into Adams origin story, family and career and I am sure you will enjoy it.
As always, you can contact me.
Instagram/Twitter @drcraigduncan
www.drcraigduncan.com.au
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The shop is www.the...2021-01-131h 24
Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!The Future of Podcasting: How Craig Hewitt Uses Trends and Content Marketing to Grow CastosCraig Hewitt is the founder of Castos, a popular podcasting platform. I met Craig 4 years ago at RhodiumWeekend.com when Craig ran the podcasting editing and service-based business, Podcast Motor, before he built Castos. Today, Podcast Motor and Castos have merged into a SaaS company for hosting and analytics for your podcast. They also still offer a complete podcast editing and transcription service. As we will dive into during the show, Craig also shares how he purchased the Seriously Simple Podcasting WordPress plugin before he ever started Castos with the idea that they c...2020-12-1659 min
The TeamBuildr PodcastEpisode #13: Activism, the NFL and Online Training with Media Maestro Craig HoffmanEpisode 13 of The TeamBuildr Podcast welcomes Craig Hoffman, a Sports Media veteran of nearly a decade. His unique combination of experiences as a sports beat reporter, radio host, on-air personality, and strength coach side hustler make for an incredible guest.
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Mr Barton Maths Podcast#133 Research in Action 10: When to tell and teaching algebra with Dave HewittThe aim of this Research in Action series is to take a look at some of the most innovative research going on in the field of mathematics education, and consider what the implications are for the classroom.
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit the show notes page: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/research-in-action-10-when-to-tell-and-teaching-algebra-with-dave-hewitt/ 2020-12-092h 43
Top Of Mind with Stewart HillhouseIs Podcasting Right For You with Craig HewittPodcasting is having a moment in 2020, but what does the future hold for this unique channel? Craig Hewitt joins Stewart Hillhouse to explore what the future could look like for podcasting and whether it's the right channel for you.
On this episode of Top Of Mind, Craig and Stewart discuss:
• Why Craig Thinks Podcasting Is A Unique Type Of Content
• The Biggest Mistakes Podcasters Make
• Questions To Ask Before Starting A Podcast
• What All The Best Podcasts Have In Common
• And Much More
Craig Hewitt is the founder of Castos, Podcast Motor, and the host of Rogue Startups
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WPMRR WordPress PodcastE116 - 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 Lucky TitanCombining software and service to accelerate your SaaS growth With Craig HewittCombining software and service to accelerate your SaaS growth With Craig HewittAbout Craig:I am the founder of Castos, a podcast hosting, analytics, and production platform. We are a team of ~20 fully remote team members in 4 continents. Our goal is to make the medium of podcasting accessible and easy for everyone, regardless of their experience or background.Connect With Craig:https://castos.comResources:Come Join Our Community of Titans At: theluckytitan.com/tribeCheck out the TOP TOOLS AND...2020-08-1718 min