E27 The ‘Elevated Infomercial’: Research, Development, and Choosing Lucrative Content
- S1E27
- 13:00
- November 5th 2025
In The Influencers Formula®, Donna Kunde (co-founder, IBGR Network) and Ben Gioia show how to turn each season into an R&D engine—so you’re not guessing what to sell next, you’re listening to the data your audience already gives you.
This isn’t late-night sales TV. It’s educational, trust-building content that naturally leads to the next step.
Key Ideas
- Educate first, invite second. When listeners understand the path, you don’t have to “hard sell.”
- Your podcast is a focus group. Downloads reveal what your people value—by topic and by wording.
- Titles matter. People “listen with their eyes.” Title language drives stop-scroll and plays.
- Plan your season with the end in mind. Training, interviews, and “elevated infomercial” episodes each play a role in the journey toward transformation.
R&D in 3 Simple Passes (13 minutes each)
Pass 1 – Spot the winners
- Sort last season’s episodes by downloads.
- Circle the top 3–5. Those are your proven “hooks.”
Pass 2 – Find the themes
3. Group those winners into one deep-dive season (single theme) or two mini-arcs (related themes).
4. Note the exact phrases from your top titles. Reuse and refine them.
Pass 3 – Define the offer path
5. Decide the next step your best listeners want: audio course, workshop, membership, or coaching.
6. Map 2–3 on-air invitations that feel natural (front/mid/end), pointing to that step.
Episode Formats to Mix
- Influencer Interviews — borrow audience + credibility.
- Training Episodes — quick wins & clarity.
- Elevated Infomercial — educate → demonstrate → invite (no hype).
What to Do Next (One Sitting)
- Pull your analytics. Pick the top 5 episodes.
- Draft your Season 2 (or next arc) from those winners.
- Write one educational invitation you can read in 15–20 seconds on-air.
Work with Donna & Ben
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The Influencers Formula®: The Radio Show That Started It All
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The Influencers Formula®: The Radio Show That Started It All began as a collaboration between Donna Kunde, creator of the Podcast Profit System™, and Ben Gioia, founder of Influence With A Heart®.
Together, they combined Donna’s expertise in podcast monetization and systems with Ben’s human-centered approach to influence, writing, and thought leadership — forming The Influencers Formula®, a timeless framework for authentic growth, impact, and income.
Originally broadcast on Influence Radio™ Network, this 52-episode series became the foundation for an international bestselling book, a 3-day summit, a 2-day workshop, a masterclass, and the Podcast Profit System™, the podcasting arm of The Influencers Formula™.
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