Are you a service-based business owner struggling to clearly communicate your value and losing opportunities because of it? In this episode of Launch Your Private Podcast, we sit down with Ellie Kime, a messaging mentor and communication specialist, who shares how she uses her private podcast lead magnet, From Inside The Jar, to help clients better articulate who they are, what they do, and why it matters.

Through a unique "Choose Your Own Adventure" structure, Ellie’s private podcast allows listeners to immediately focus on the messaging struggle that's most relevant to them—creating faster connection, clarity, and action.

Timestamps:

[0:00] Introduction to the episode and how Ellie Kime discovered private podcasts

[5:35] Creating the "Choose Your Own Adventure" structure for her private podcast lead magnet.

[8:20] Insights on how shorter, specific episodes improved listener engagement and boosted Ellie’s confidence.

[10:18] How Ellie promotes her private podcast and lessons learned about strategic marketing.

[13:23] The meaning behind the title From Inside The Jar and its branding significance.

[14:37] Audience feedback: how the private podcast built deeper connection and trust.

[18:20] Major shift in discovery calls: how listeners arrive better prepared after the private podcast.

[23:30] Viewing her private podcast as a central part of her future business ecosystem.

[24:43] Why private podcasts outperform PDFs for audience engagement.

[26:55] Brainstorming the idea of "self-segmented" private podcasts as a new lead magnet style.

[29:22] Lessons learned from building a private podcast: flexibility, feedback, and evolving structure.

[34:09] Future ideas Ellie is considering for expanding her private podcast use across her businesses.

[36:18] The importance of choosing marketing mediums that feel sustainable and fun.

Links:

https://www.eleanormollie.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/eleanor_mollie

https://www.threads.net/@eleanor_mollie

Link to private podcast From Inside The Jar: https://www.eleanormollie.co.uk/jar

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Struggling to close high-ticket clients without feeling pushy or salesy? Join us in this powerful episode of Launch Your Private Podcast, where we coach Ruby Lin, sales coach and founder of the Sales Lab Mastermind, on refining her private podcast lead magnet to double conversions through authentic connection.

Love this episode? You’ll want to hear how others are crushing it with private podcasts.

Angie Jordan’s episode ➡️ https://helloaudio.fm/angie-jordan-sells-out-her-services-month-over-month-with-private-podcasts/

Andréa Jones’ episode ➡️ https://helloaudio.fm/andrea-joness-private-podcast-launch-strategy-dms-are-the-key-%f0%9f%94%91-2/

Timestamps:

[0:00] Introduction to the episode and Ruby Lin's private podcast structure for sales conversion

[5:40] Why Ruby shifted away from masterclasses and waitlists to simplified, low-tech call invitations.

[7:25 ] Confidence issues in high-achievers: Ruby explains the core emotional blocks around selling.

[11:10] The problem with “high-ticket closers” and how Ruby’s approach puts relationships first.

[13:15] The importance of leading with empathy and belief-shifting in the first episodes.

[20:30] Coaching tip: restructure Episode 1 for stronger curiosity and wider relevance.

[30:00] Coaching on embedding CTAs in every episode, using DM strategies, and leveraging Instagram.

[36:15] Using Hello Audio’s Super Listener Score and switching from universal to unique links.

[40:40] Addressing sequencing: how to encourage proper episode order and listener engagement.

[44:25] Should Ruby make her private podcast public? Why keeping it private supports better lead tracking and conversion.

[47:00] Ruby shares why she loves the flexibility of private podcasting and plans to launch multiple targeted series.

[49:30] Ruby outlines her next steps: updated hooks, email follow-ups, and shifting to unique links.

Links:

http://rubysparks.co

https://www.instagram.com/rubysparks.co/

https://rubysparks.kit.com/sales-brain-podcast

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