Jessica Rhodes is the founder of Interview Connections, the world’s first podcast booking agency, launched in 2013 before podcast guesting was on anyone's radar. As a trailblazer in the podcasting space, Jessica Rhodes has helped more than 800 clients land over 30,000 podcast interviews, establishing herself as a thought leader in how businesses can leverage podcasting to grow. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to help entrepreneurs who feel like the best-kept secret increase visibility and build trust through the human-to-human connection that only long-form podcast interviews can provide.
Jessica Rhodes has been a guest on The Business Owner’s Journey podcast:
Interview Connections began as a one-woman operation in Jessica’s home office and has since evolved into a full-service agency with a team of booking professionals helping business owners get featured on shows that move the needle. Jessica’s insight into podcast guesting strategy has made Interview Connections the go-to agency for entrepreneurs and authors looking to increase podcast audience reach, sell more books, and generate sales through authentic conversations. The podcast interviews booked through her team have led to millions in revenue and transformed lives by helping experts tell their stories in a relatable and impactful way.
Jessica Rhodes isn’t just connecting people with shows; she’s championing a content strategy built on trust and credibility. She believes podcasts help people get to know you before buying, which is why she emphasizes long-form, conversation-driven interviews over quick-hit marketing tactics. In a time when digital noise is at an all-time high, Jessica advocates for the value of long-form content to businesses looking to deepen relationships and build authority in their space.
Jessica remains at the forefront of innovation in the industry, especially when it comes to integrating AI in podcasting. While she embraces automation for streamlining processes, she’s committed to keeping the human touch at the center of every guest-host connection. The core of her work is still rooted in building relationships through podcasting, not just collecting appearances. This balance is what sets her and Interview Connections apart in a crowded marketplace.
Jessica Rhodes got her start as a virtual assistant, and it was her father, business author Jim Palmer, who asked her to book him on podcasts, - which, at the time, were a relatively new marketing tool. Seeing the potential, Jessica turned a side task into a visionary business model.
Over a decade later, she remains an industry pioneer, helping entrepreneurs turn their voices into visibility and their stories into growth.
Nick Berry is an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO, whose track record includes founding and leading numerous companies since 2002.
After his most recent exit he started Redesigned.Business to mentor and coach to other entrepreneurs and business owners who are looking for a trusted (and proven) advisor.
Among peers, colleagues, staff, and clients, Nick has been referred to as both 'The Business Guy' as well as 'The Anti-Guru', due to his pragmatic approach and principled leadership.
He shares his insights and lessons learned, along with those of his expert guests,
on his podcast, 'The Business Owner's Journey'.
