What You’ll Learn Inside Podcast PhD

In just 30 days, you’ll go from idea to iTunes — with clarity and confidence.

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You’ll discover how to:

  • ✅ Develop and brand your podcast concept

  • 🎧 Record and edit professional-sounding episodes (no fancy gear required)

  • 🚀 Publish your show across Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Amazon

  • 📢 Promote your show and grow your audience

  • 💵 Get paid as a podcast producer or editor using our step-by-step guide

The 5-Step Framework to Launch, Grow & Profit from Your Podcast

Our proven method walks you through every stage — from idea to income — so you can launch your podcast in 30 days without the tech overwhelm.

1️⃣ Create Your Podcast

Lay the foundation for your podcast business. Define your brand, audience, and message so you launch with clarity and purpose.

2️⃣ Record & Edit Like a Pro

Master the full production process — from pre-recording to post — and get professional-quality audio every time.

3️⃣ Publish Your Show

Get your podcast approved on all major platforms using metadata and ID3 tagging to grow your listenership.

4️⃣ Launch Week Strategy

Follow the same step-by-step plan that helped 90% of our students land in Apple’s Top 100 charts and hit their first 100 downloads fast.

5️⃣ Beyond the Launch

Understand your stats, build your audience, and learn how to get paid through ads, sponsors, and production opportunities.

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From Students to Studio Powerhouses

Podcast PhD alumni are launching shows, building businesses, and getting hired by top networks.

May Tsehay

After completing the program, May joined the production team for Know For Sure and now works at Issa Rae’s Raedio, creating culture-shifting audio content.

Courtney Deans

Courtney used the Podcast PhD Method to produce Let’s Try This Again with B. Simone and later partnered with iHeartMedia to produce Across Generations with Tiffany D. Cross. After completing the program, May joined the production team for Know For Sure and now works at Issa Rae’s Raedio, creating culture-shifting audio content.

Creator Testimonials

“Working with Carla was transformational. She made podcasting make sense — and helped me build a show that truly represents me.”

Tiffany D. Loftin — Host, How We Get Free

“Carla and her team brought my vision to life. From planning to rollout, the process was seamless — and I actually enjoyed creating again.”

B. Simone — Host, Let’s Try This Again

“Podcast PhD gave me structure, strategy, and confidence. I finally launched the show I’d been dreaming about for years.”

Dr. Alisha Reed — Host, Your Self-Care Prescription

🎧 Podcasts Launched by Idea to Launch

  • So What Now? with Carla & Dex

  • In Totality with Megan Ashley

  • Let’s Try This Again with B. Simone

  • This Too Shall Pass with Ariel B.

  • How We Get Free with Tiffany D. Loftin

  • Your Self-Care Prescription with Dr. Alisha Reed

  • Pivot with Purpose

  • Across Generations with Tiffany D. Cross

  • Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams & Dustin Ross

900+ podcasts launched

• 60 million listens

• 1M+ in ad revenue •

900+ podcasts launched • 60 million listens • 1M+ in ad revenue •

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Here’s Everything You’ll Get When You Enroll

  • 🎓 6 modules that take you from idea to launch

  • 🧠 AI podcast prompts and content planning templates

  • 🎧 Tech walkthroughs and recording tutorials

  • 💼 Producer training: how to get clients and get paid

  • 💬 Private student community for networking and support

  • 🔥 Lifetime access with all updates included

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Meet Your Instructor

Carla Wilmaris

Carla Wilmaris is the founder of Idea to Launch Productions, a full-service podcast agency behind 900+ shows and over 60 million listens.

She’s produced podcasts for iHeart, Will Packer Media, Raedio, and other top media brands, and she’s passionate about helping creators build careers doing what they love.

Podcast PhD is the same proven method her team uses daily to produce chart-topping, revenue-generating podcasts.

 You’re One Idea Away
From Changing Your Life

Podcasting is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world — and this course puts you in position to win.

Whether you want to share your voice or build a new career, Podcast PhD gives you the blueprint to launch with confidence and get paid doing what you love.

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  • You’ll learn advanced systems to rebrand, grow, and monetize.

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