Podcasting Isn't Dead: PodFest CEO Nick Pavlidis on Turning a Podcast Into a Business Asset in 2026
Creative Entrepreneur: A Podcast For Business Growth and Trending NewsShow Notes
Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky talk with PodFest CEO Nick Pavlidis about why podcasting is thriving even as fewer new shows launch. He explains that the winners in 2026 use a podcast as a strategic product that builds community and business relationships, not just a megaphone. Nick also shares how he left a big-law career with a plan to become a bestselling ghostwriter, along with practical advice on event networking, panels, and AI.
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