{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Turn Podcasting Into a Client-Attracting Machine with Integrity with Josh Elledge","description":"On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sat down with Josh Elledge, founder of Up My Influence, to unpack how he helps podcasters attract high-quality clients\u2014without resorting to pressure, awkward pitches, or sleazy tactics. Josh shares how he uses podcasting as a powerful, generous tool to connect with ideal clients and create meaningful business relationships. We talk about the systems he\u2019s built, how he filters for fit, and how showing up with generosity and intention can lead to consistent, aligned growth. If you're a podcast host or service-based business owner, this one is packed with gold. In This Episode [00:03:22] \u2014 The surprising philosophy behind Up My Influence: connection before conversion [00:07:08] \u2014 How Josh fills his pipeline with the right prospects\u2014by inviting them as guests [00:12:45] \u2014 Why the \u201cgo-giver\u201d model works (and how to do it without being manipulative) [00:19:30] \u2014 Filtering with integrity: how Josh qualifies ideal clients during the podcasting process [00:26:12] \u2014 What most podcasters miss when trying to monetize (and how to fix it) [00:33:01] \u2014 The real ROI of a podcast\u2014and it\u2019s not downloads [00:39:15] \u2014 Josh\u2019s behind-the-scenes process for client attraction without burnout ","author_name":"The Story Engine Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/podcast.thestoryengine.co\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36192970\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36192970"}