Podfest Multimedia Expo: Full Schedule

Each speaker gets five minutes to showcase 20 slides for 15 seconds each. A wide spectrum of topics will be covered. There will be meet & greet networking at the half-way point for speakers and attendees to meet each other and ask questions. Arrive early as we have limited seating – Free to ALL attendees.

Thursday February 8, 2018 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo Breakout Room

FREE Pre-Day Workshop

5:45pm

Opening Ceremonies & Strategic Alliance

The Strategic Alliance is your chance to meet your fellow attendees and start building relationships that will last long after the conference is over! Make sure to have 50 business cards handy for this special event!

Speakers

John Dennis

Podfest Multimedia Expo

Chris Krimitsos

Podfest Multimedia Expo

Thursday February 8, 2018 5:45pm - 9:30pm
Citrus Ballroom

General Session

9:30pm

After Hours Party (at the hotel)

Cash bars will be available.

Thursday February 8, 2018 9:30pm - 11:00pm
TBA

After Party

10:00pm

Live Storytelling

Listen as Drew Ackerman performs a live session of his famed Sleep With Me routine.

Speakers

Drew Ackerman

Sleep With Me Podcast

Thursday February 8, 2018 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Largo Breakout Room

LIVE Performance

6:30am

Running Club

Join James Van Prooyen and Shawn Yesner for a run around the hotel property to kick off the day with some exercise and energy!

Friday February 9, 2018 6:30am - 7:15am
TBA

Optional

8:00am

Meet & Greet with Vendors

Get started on your Treasure Maps and enter to win amazing tech prizes!

Friday February 9, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am
Exhibitor Floor

Networking

9:00am

Opening Message From the Organizers

Join the organizers as they welcome you with an opening and important announcements!

Speakers

John Dennis

Podfest Multimedia Expo

Chris Krimitsos

Podfest Multimedia Expo

Friday February 9, 2018 9:00am - 9:15am
Citrus Ballroom

General Session

9:15am

An Inside Look Into the Mouth Media Network

Speakers

Marc Raco

Mouth Media Network

Friday February 9, 2018 9:15am - 9:30am
Citrus Ballroom

General Session

9:30am

The State of Podcasting

Listen in as Rob Walch talks about the state of podcasting and what you can expect in 2018 and beyond.

Speakers

Rob Walch

Libsyn

Friday February 9, 2018 9:30am - 10:00am
Citrus Ballroom

General Session

10:00am

What Benjamin Franklin Can Teach You About Building a Massive, International Media Brand

Speakers

Liz Covart

Ben Franklin's World

Friday February 9, 2018 10:00am - 10:30am
Citrus Ballroom

General Session

10:30am

The Art of Inspiring to Support You Financially

Discover the art of making people happy to give you money.

Speakers

Jonathan Oakes

Trivial Warfare

Friday February 9, 2018 10:30am - 11:00am
Citrus Ballroom

General Session

11:00am

Meet Pete the Podcaster: The World's First Podcasting Chatbot!

Discover how you can utilize chatbots for your chatbot!

Speakers

Peter Liskoskie

Chatbot Nation

Friday February 9, 2018 11:00am - 11:15am
Citrus Ballroom

General Session

11:15am

[PANEL] From Podcast to Now: Success Stories & Lessons Learned

Listen in and learn from successful podcasters who launched their show after attending a previous year Podfest!

Speakers

Jenn Burton

Single Smart Female

Randy Goers

Drone Radio Show

Andy Kushner

Extraordinary Ordinary People

Tyler Sheff

The Cash Flow Guys

Friday February 9, 2018 11:15am - 12:00pm
Citrus Ballroom

General Session

12:00pm

LUNCH

We recommend staying on property so you don't miss our afternoon breakout sessions!

Friday February 9, 2018 12:00pm - 1:15pm
On Property Recommended

LUNCH

1:15pm

Best Way to Record Remote Guests

Friday February 9, 2018 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Largo Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Technology

1:15pm

Converting Your Podcast Into a Kindle Book

Speakers

Daniel Hall

RealFastResults.com Podcast

Friday February 9, 2018 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Lime Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Monetization

1:15pm

How to Create a Million Dollar Authority Podcast

Speakers

Emerald Green Forest

Conscious Millionaire

Friday February 9, 2018 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Clementine Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Entrepreneurship

1:15pm

[PANEL] Inside the History Podcast Niche

Speakers

Jason Hewitt

History of the Word

Denise Moormeier

History Goes Bump Podcast

Ed O'Donnel

In The Past Lane

Diane Student

History Goes Bump Podcast

Friday February 9, 2018 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Cedar Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Niche

1:15pm

[PANEL] What Radio & Podcasters Can Learn From Each Other

Moderators

Desmond Adams

Total Podcast Pro

Speakers

Ashley Berges

Live Your True Life Perspectives

Jeff Brown

Read to Lead Podcast

Rob Greenlee

Spreaker / Vox Nest

Julianna Ormond

The Hint Group

RC Williams

The Hint Group

Friday February 9, 2018 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Citron Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Audience Building

2:15pm

Great Sound: How to Get Professional Quality Sound For Your Podcast!

Speakers

Danny Ozment

Emerald City Productions

Friday February 9, 2018 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Technology

2:15pm

Podcast Guesting

Speakers

Craig Cody

Craig Cody & Co.

Friday February 9, 2018 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Clementine Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Audience Building

2:15pm

Real World Podcast Sponsorship Case Studies to Model

Speakers

Gabe Aluisy

Golf Radio Network

Friday February 9, 2018 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Lime Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Monetization

2:15pm

[PANEL] Comedy in Podcasting

Speakers

Chris Grimmet

Is This Adulting? Podcast

Steven Pappas

Is This Adulting? Podcast

Devin Wilder

Friend or Faux

Friday February 9, 2018 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Citron Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Niche

2:15pm

[PANEL] How to Utilize Podcasts in Tandem With Radio for Maximum Audience Growth

Moderators

Katie Krimitsos

Biz Women Rock!

Speakers

Jeff Hayzlett

Lisa McDonald

Justin Paul

More Than The Music

Dave Sanderson

Dave Sanderson Speaks

Friday February 9, 2018 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Largo Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Audience Building

3:15pm

17 Ways to Promote Your Podcast

Speakers

Bruce Wawrzyniak

Now Hear This Entertainment

Friday February 9, 2018 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Lime Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Monetization

3:15pm

Email Marketing: How to Properly Engage With Your Listeners

Friday February 9, 2018 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Clementine Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Audience Building

3:15pm

[PANEL] Building a Successful Podcast Network

Moderators

Diane Daniels

Weight Loss Nation

Speakers

Carmine Denisco

Inventors Launchpad

Glenn The Geek

Horse Radio Nework

Dr. Ryan Gray

Meded Media

Jason Hewitt

History of the Word

Friday February 9, 2018 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Citron Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Monetization

3:15pm

[PANEL] Legalities of Podcasting

Speakers

Shahara Wright, Esq.

CEO Collaboration Circle

Gordon Firemark

Entertainment Industry Insights

Chris Tanner

SaveMoneyOnPatents.com

Friday February 9, 2018 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Largo Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Technology

3:15pm

[PANEL] Podcasting for the Real Estate Niche

Moderators

Felipe Uribe

WaysOfWealth.com

Speakers

Larry Harbolt

The Real Deal

Rob Khleif

Tyler Sheff

The Cash Flow Guys

Friday February 9, 2018 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Cedar Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Niche

4:15pm

A Podcasters Guide to Youtube

Speakers

Roberto Blake

Friday February 9, 2018 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Lime Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Audience Building

4:15pm

Membership Sites 101

Speakers

Amanda Lairsey

Society of Women Business Owners

Friday February 9, 2018 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Technology

4:15pm

Monetizing Your Podcast Via a Service Based Business

Speakers

Steve Olsher

Reinvention Radio

Friday February 9, 2018 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Clementine Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Monetization

4:15pm

The Wonderful Opportunity of Chatbots

Speakers

Peter Liskoskie

Chatbot Nation

Friday February 9, 2018 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Largo Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Technology

4:15pm

[PANEL] Monetizing Your Podcast

Speakers

Dean Akers

Adjunct CEO

Jessica Kupferman

Co-Founder, She Podcasts

James McArthur

TeePublic

Doug Sandler

The Nice Guys on Business

Friday February 9, 2018 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Citron Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Monetization

5:15pm

How to Use Story Structure to Create Compelling Podcasts on Both Sides of the Mic

Speakers

Carol Cox

Speaking Your Brand

Friday February 9, 2018 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Lime Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Technology

5:15pm

Launching and Growing a Geo-Local Podcast

Speakers

Glenn The Geek

Horse Radio Nework

Jaime Legagneur

Finding Florida Podcast

Friday February 9, 2018 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Largo Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Technology

5:15pm

Lessons Learned Working In a Bilingual Podcasting Network

Speakers

Maria Lopez Alvarez

Friday February 9, 2018 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Cedar Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Entrepreneurship

5:15pm

Podcast Brand Mythbusters: What You Need to Know About Branding Yourself and Your Podcast

Speakers

Robyn Sayles

Launching Your Success

Friday February 9, 2018 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Clementine Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Monetization

5:15pm

[PANEL] Women In Podcasting

Speakers

Ginger Campbell

Alexandra Harbushka

Life With Herpes

Allison Melody Masciarelli

Steph T

Single Smart Female

Friday February 9, 2018 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Citron Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Audience Building

6:00pm

Live Performance of Congressional Dish

Friday February 9, 2018 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Breakout Room

LIVE Performance

6:30pm

VIP Meet & Mingle Mixer (VIPs, Speakers & Vendors Only)

Friday February 9, 2018 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Exhibitor Floor

After Party

6:30pm

Gamertag Radio LIVE Podcast

Speakers

Parris Lilly

Gamertag Radio

Danny Peña

Gamertag Radio

Pete Toledo

Gamertag Radio

Friday February 9, 2018 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo Breakout Room

LIVE Performance

7:00pm

Screening of The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary

Friday February 9, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clementine Breakout Room

Optional

9:30pm

Podfest Cocktail Hour

Friday February 9, 2018 9:30pm - 10:30pm
Paradise Key Patio

After Party

8:30am

How to Connect With An Audience

Speakers

Rev. Ken Blanchard

Speak Life Podcast

Saturday February 10, 2018 8:30am - 9:10am
Clementine Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Audience Building

8:30am

Marketing Hacks to Grow Your Audienec

Speakers

Ramona Rice

Podcast Websites

Saturday February 10, 2018 8:30am - 9:10am
Lime Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Audience Building

8:30am

[PANEL] How to Make an Audio Drama Podcast

Speakers

Iri Alexander

Kaitlyn Statz

The White Vault

Travis Vengroff

Fool and Scholar Productions

Sarah Werner

The Write Now Podcast

Saturday February 10, 2018 8:30am - 9:10am
Largo Breakout Room

Breakout Session, Technology

8:30am

[PANEL] What's New In the World of Hosting

Moderators

Eric Harbison

Aweber

Speakers

Blubrry

BuzzSprout

Libsyn

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