Video podcasting is the fastest way to grow a podcast in 2026. While audio podcasts are still valuable, the biggest shows—and the ones generating the most revenue—are using video podcasts to get discovered on YouTube, Spotify, and social media.

In this episode of All About That Action, Avery explains how to start a video podcast step by step, including simple equipment setups, why audio quality matters more than camera quality, how to hook viewers in the first 10 seconds, and how to turn one podcast episode into dozens of short-form clips.

You'll also learn how video podcast clips drive discovery even when people never leave social media—and why this matters for business owners, personal brands, and service-based companies looking to grow authority and inbound leads.

Want Pod Shark Media to launch and manage your video podcast—recording, editing, clips, and distribution done for you? Book a call at podsharkmedia.com.

Social media algorithms are changing faster than ever—and most business owners are stuck playing catch-up.

In this episode of All About That Action, Avery breaks down the top social media trends and algorithm changes for 2026 and explains how businesses can adapt without chasing every new feature.

You'll learn how AI content is changing trust online, why in-person events are making a comeback, how the rules around niche marketing are shifting, why carousels are outperforming reels, and why raw, authentic content is beating over-produced posts.

This episode is for service-based businesses, local brands, and founders who want a clear social media strategy for 2026 that drives real attention, trust, and leads—without spending all day creating content.

Want Pod Shark Media to build and manage your 2026 social media strategy for you? Book a call at podsharkmedia.com.

It's a brand new year — and if you're ready to grow, simplify, and show up bigger in 2026, this episode is your blueprint.

Ashley kicks off the year by breaking down the three foundational shifts every business owner needs to embrace if they want to actually win this year. Nothing complicated. Nothing overwhelming. Just the habits, systems, and mindset upgrades that fuel real growth.

Inside the episode, you'll learn:

• Why systems > willpower (and the small automations that free up hours of your week)

• How to double down on visibility without burning out — and why every post is an "audition" for your dream client

• What a true growth environment looks like — and how it directly impacts your success in 2026

• The power of templates, CEO time-blocking, delegation, and consuming less so you can create more

If you're stepping into 2026 with big goals, this episode will get you grounded, focused, and fired up.

If you're committed to winning in 2026, share this episode with a friend who's building alongside you — and tag us so we can celebrate with you.

And if you're ready to delegate the content creation, posting, editing, and social media overwhelm…

Book a call today!

https://www.podsharkmedia.com/work-with-us

Pod Shark Media takes your content completely off your plate so you can grow your business, serve your clients, and step fully into that CEO role this year.

2026 is your year — now let's take action.

Podcasting isn't "just another content channel."

It's the fastest way to build authority, deepen trust, and attract premium clients in 2026.

In this episode, Avery breaks down why service-based businesses that launch a podcast in 2026 will dominate their market — even if they're starting from zero.

You'll learn how podcasting creates unmatched connection, why it outperforms every other marketing channel, and how a single episode can fuel your entire content system for weeks.

If you've been sitting on the idea of launching a podcast… this is your sign to stop waiting. The opportunity has never been bigger.

If you're ready to launch a podcast without the overwhelm,
book a free strategy call with Pod Shark Media:
👉 https://www.podsharkmedia.com/work-with-us

We'll build your concept, brand it, edit it, manage it, and turn every episode into a full content ecosystem.

You show up and talk — we handle the rest.

You're exceptional at what you do.

Your clients love you.

Your results speak for themselves.

But in 2026?
Talent alone doesn't move the needle.

In today's episode, Avery breaks down the hard truth many service providers don't want to admit: skill doesn't equal visibility — and visibility is what drives clients, credibility, and revenue.

You'll learn:

• Why less experienced competitors are getting clients you should be getting

• How inconsistent online presence kills trust instantly

• The three-part visibility system every service business needs:
  Done-for-you social media → premium photo/video → a podcast that builds authority at scale

If you're tired of being the best-kept secret, this episode is your wake-up call.
It's time to upgrade your visibility and become the provider people can't ignore.

If you're ready to build the visibility system that matches your talent,
book a free strategy call with Pod Shark Media:
👉 https://www.podsharkmedia.com/work-with-us

No pressure. No pitch.
Just clarity, direction, and the exact pathway to make your greatness impossible to overlook.

Instagram is changing fast… but the business owners who understand these five trends are the ones who will win big in 2026.

In this episode, Ashley breaks down the real, practical shifts happening on Instagram — from AI-powered content to micro-communities, DM-driven sales, short-form video that converts, and the rise of brand-authority carousels.

If you're tired of guessing what the algorithm wants and you're ready for clarity, direction, and strategies that actually bring in clients, this episode is your roadmap.

You'll learn:

• Why AI-personalized content is going to separate the winners from everyone else

• How micro-communities and IG engagement groups skyrocket reach

• What kind of short-form video performs best (and why it's not what you think)

• The DM automation system that will replace your old "link in bio"

• How carousels are becoming the new mini-blog — and how to use P.A.S. to convert

Whether you create your own content or want to hand it off completely, these strategies will help you grow faster and show up with confidence in 2026.

If this episode opened your eyes to what Instagram looks like in 2026, share it with a friend who needs it — and tag us so we can shout you out.

And if you're done trying to keep up with the algorithm alone…
Click the link to book a free call.

https://www.podsharkmedia.com/work-with-us

Pod Shark Media takes your entire content load off your plate — social media, podcasting, photo/video — so you can focus on serving your clients and growing your business.

Because the businesses that win in 2026 aren't the ones who post the most…
They're the ones who take the right action.

If your lead flow feels random, inconsistent, or totally nonexistent — it's not your talent, and it's not your service.

You have a pipeline problem.

In today's episode, Avery breaks down the exact three-layer client pipeline every service business needs going into 2026 — a pipeline built to attract, nurture, and convert high-quality clients no matter how the algorithm shifts.

You'll learn:

1️⃣ Visibility:
Why daily short-form content (done for you) is now the cost of entry — and how showing up inconsistently is secretly costing you clients.

2️⃣ Authority:
How launching a podcast instantly positions you as the trusted expert in your market — and why it builds deeper connection than any social post ever could.

3️⃣ Brand Presence:
Why strong visuals (photo + video) create instant trust, instant credibility, and instant buying temperature.

Avery breaks down how these three layers work together, how Pod Shark Media implements them for service providers, and why this system stays effective even when platforms change. If you want predictable demand, consistent leads, and real momentum in 2026… this is the episode to lock into.

If you're ready to build a predictable, done-for-you client pipeline that actually grows your business…

Book a free strategy call with Pod Shark Media:
👉 https://www.podsharkmedia.com/work-with-us

No pressure. No pitch.
Just clarity, direction, and a system that works.

In this episode, Ashley breaks down the real heart of networking — connection. From building her first cleaning business in Las Vegas with zero local contacts, to leveraging groups like BNI to grow multiple companies into the millions, she shares the mindset, strategies, and intentional actions that make networking one of the most powerful growth tools in business.

You'll learn:

• Why "networking" and "connecting" are actually the same thing
• How to trust the vibe when you meet someone new
• What to look for in groups, communities, and relationships
• The simple connection-call framework that leads to referrals and real friendships
• How to use FORM to strike up any conversation
• Why follow-up separates dreamers from doers
• The one question to ask yourself to know if your time investment is paying off

If you're building a business, moving to a new city, or craving deeper relationships and strategic partnerships… this episode will show you exactly how to create them with intention.

If this episode helped you rethink how you connect, share it with a business friend who needs this message today. Screenshot, tag @ashleytwhaley, and I'll repost you!

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