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In this episode of The Business of Creators, Ian Shepherd sits down with Kendall Breitman, Head of Community at Riverside to explore how podcasting has shifted from traditional media to the creator economy. They discuss why community has become one of the most valuable assets creators can build, how video has transformed podcast discovery, and how AI is helping creators spend less time editing and more time creating.

The conversation also dives into the launch of Riverside 2.0, including powerful new AI features, social publishing tools, multicam recording, newsletter creation, website hosting and workflow automations that help creators produce professional content faster than ever.

Timestamps
0:00 — My experience podcasting
4:21 — The biggest mistake new podcasters make
9:09 — Why video helped this show grow
12:51 — How Riverside made creating easier
16:11 — Why clips are so important now
19:06 — A look at what’s new in Riverside 2.0
22:15 — Using AI without losing your voice
27:11 — Kendall’s advice for future podcasters

Topics Discussed
- How podcasting has evolved into a creator-first business model
- Why community is becoming a creator's biggest competitive advantage
- The importance of video for podcast discovery and SEO
- Building a content strategy before launching a podcast
- How Riverside 2.0 simplifies recording, editing, clipping, publishing, and distribution with AI
- The future of AI in podcasting and content creation

Key Takeaways
- How to build a podcast that attracts an audience instead of hoping people discover it.
- Why community is becoming the biggest competitive advantage for creators in the age of AI.
- The simple content strategy that turns one podcast recording into weeks of high-performing content.
- How AI can dramatically reduce editing and production time without sacrificing quality or creative control.
- The latest tools in Riverside 2.0 that can help you record, edit, publish, and grow your podcast more efficiently.

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