Dots Oyebolu speaks with Eric Montgomery, Founder of The Podcast Haven. Eric shares how he moved from music and voiceover engineering into building a podcast production company. He explains why brands should focus on niche audiences, how company culture shapes a show and why host choice matters. He also reflects on creativity, experimentation and the discipline required to deliver high-quality audio in a crowded podcast market.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

08:59 A focus on the right audience guides how a show develops.

13:53 Internal culture strongly shapes the identity of branded shows.

16:56 Listeners often form a sense of personal connection with hosts.

20:18 Experimenting with new creative approaches supports growth.

21:47 Thoughtful use of audio elements reinforces overall identity.

29:45 Commitment to quality work requires ongoing discipline.

32:10 Long-term effort is essential for building strong professional skills.

37:38 Preferences for audio or video formats influence how content is consumed.

Resources Mentioned:

Eric Montgomery

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-montgomery-69344a39/

The Podcast Haven | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-podcast-haven

The Podcast Haven | Website

http://www.thepodcasthaven.com

Clipped Podcast

https://thepodcasthaven.com/clipped-podcast/

Upwork

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwifnO2W0P6QAxW8ktYIHU5CMCwYACICCAEQABoCdGw&ae=2&aspm=1&co=1&ase=2&gclid=CjwKCAiA8vXIBhAtEiwAf3B-g5_1zq-k4ucBRchwjEBqNwPnMgrWoLl2QjbZ6Jr5bRRm6DeW_dtuehoC0Y0QAvD_BwE&cid=CAASZeRoWHrR_KRW_Fu5FMenlnkTlbi0WnZX8wiGWpa-aJ1iqTn0oVUqkr_7ndOpJJBDfgTFDcLxqvBNHM2nkHAmuccXhNszOiNw4GQGigCd-zHINP4903FbX06wdM8lmezCitgr3JOk&cce=2&category=acrcp_v1_35&sig=AOD64_2_EdJLMpaHdL--ZaG3sNWrYGzs8g&q&nis=4&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjmrOeW0P6QAxWucvUHHcLoBQcQ0Qx6BAgMEAE

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/home

Insightful Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/data-driven-power-branded-podcasts-poddster/

https://blog.eonetwork.org/2023/11/4-benefits-of-a-branded-podcast-and-why-nows-the-time-to-launch-yours/

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