Building Relationships That Drive Business: Dr. Jeremy Weisz on Podcasting and Networking

In this episode of Retained Trust, host Karl Hughes speaks with Dr. Jeremy Weisz about using podcasting to build relationships, strengthen trust, and create business opportunities. Jeremy shares how his path from chiropractic to podcasting led to lasting professional relationships and eventually to building Rise25. They discuss why guest relationships can matter more than download numbers, how podcasts can shorten sales cycles, and ways businesses can use interviews to strengthen referral and strategic partnerships. Jeremy also explains his systems for staying in touch with contacts, choosing podcast guests, and using every episode as an intentional follow-up tool.

Key Points From This Episode:

[00:00:00] Karl welcomes Dr. Jeremy

[00:01:12] Jeremy’s path from biochemistry and chiropractic to podcasting and relationship building

[00:09:06] Doubling down on podcasting by increasing the number of conversations each week

[00:10:38] Why relationship-focused businesses understood the value of podcasting early

[00:14:38] Focusing on controllable relationships instead of podcast download numbers

[00:15:56] Reaching out to lesser-known founders and executives for memorable conversations

[00:17:36] Stories about connecting with Steve Wozniak, Savannah James, and other notable people

[00:20:27] How Jeremy helped connect Tony Horton with Steve Nash through shared interests

[00:24:35] Why entrepreneurs should be willing to ask and accept the possibility of rejection

[00:25:51] How podcasts can build trust and shorten long sales cycles

[00:28:37] Using a podcast to strengthen relationships with partners, clients, and referral sources

[00:32:14] Why podcasting works especially well for high-trust agency sales

[00:33:38] Building authority by sharing expertise and ideas through podcast content

[00:35:05] Jeremy’s criteria for selecting guests and focusing on strategic relationships

[00:37:58] Organizing a broader podcast into focused series for different audiences

[00:38:57] Why a podcast name can stay broad while outreach and messaging remain specific

[00:40:46] Jeremy’s daily habit for reconnecting with people in his network

[00:42:23] Using CRM pipelines, accountability, and scheduled follow-ups to maintain relationships

[00:43:52] Treating each podcast episode as a structured follow-up system

[00:46:55] Building networking habits into the podcasting process

[00:47:30] Using a simple framework to consistently mention and support important relationships

Links:

• Dr. Jeremy Weisz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drweisz/
• Karl Hughes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karllhughes
• Rise25: https://rise25.com/
• Production and editing by The Podcast Consultant: https://thepodcastconsultant.com