Strategies for Effective Listening: A Conversation with Molly Ruland - Part 1

<p><em>“It just feels better to listen to somebody who sounds good. It just does, you know? And there’s all kinds of articles you can read about the psychology: you sound smarter when you sound better, you sound more trustworthy when you sound better. So it’s not about manipulating people.” -- </em>Molly Ruland</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>My next guest is the CEO and founder of Heartcast Media, a digital content agency focused on content marketing for founders, CEOs, coaches, and brands. She specializes in producing high-quality branded video content for businesses that want to generate revenue and create strategic relationships through content marketing. She’s a frequent speaker about the business of podcasting, marketing, and content creation. She believes that “listening is the revolution” and it’s evident in the work she produces, with multiple podcasts in the top ten percent of downloads. She currently lives in Costa Rica with her four dogs and runs her global business remotely.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Her name is Molly Ruland, and she has a lot of knowledge when it comes to branded podcasts, helping beginners sound good, and getting right to the heart of what a branded podcast can – and can’t – do for a company.&nbsp; She very generously shares that knowledge with us today, so stay tuned!</p><p>As always, if you have questions for my guest, you’re welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes.&nbsp; If you have questions for me, visit <a href="https://audiobrandingpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">audiobrandingpodcast.com</a> where you’ll find a lot of ways to get in touch. You can also join regular Clubhouse chats in <a href="https://www.clubhouse.com/house/the-power-of-sound" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Power of Sound House</a>, at 2pm Eastern every Wednesday. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available and what the newest Clubhouse rooms will be about. And if you’re getting some value from listening, the best ways to show y