Podcasts
Creating content for a diverse audience.
Keeping their communities consistenly
growing. Producing high-quality content
that gets engagement.
Videos
Creating content for a diverse audience.
Keeping their communities consistenly
growing. Producing high-quality content
that gets engagement.
Live
Creating content for a diverse audience.
Keeping their communities consistenly
growing. Producing high-quality content
that gets engagement.
Led by husband and wife founders Sarah and Ray Smith, we are a boutique podcast agency where you get to deal directly with the founders.
Our Story
Sarah & Ray
The Founders
In 2018, Sarah finalized her capstone business plan project for Speakerbox Media, a fictitious podcast company. Recognizing its market potential, both Sarah and Ray decided to formalize their business. At the time, they both worked for a non-profit, Sarah as an Executive Assistant and Ray as a Producer. Ray would leave and dive head first into the business full-time. Within one month, he’d land the company’s first set of B2B podcast clients.
As their client base grew, they’d expand their physical footprint, launching The Houston Pod, a modest 100 square foot studio, in 2018. However, they’d be met with headwinds of a global pandemic, forcing them to close the studio due to COVID-19 restrictions. To make matters worse, they’d loose access to crucial networking opportunities and events–which made growth challenging for the young company.
With time and cash reserves running low, they decided to pivot, and do what they new how to do best–podcasting. The two sat down at their kitchen table and came up with a concept for a podcast that would feature top CEOs and marketing professionals, sharing their “Grow Hacks.”
The podcast evolved beyond merely a marketing tool—it became a gateway to forming relationships with influential business figures who later turned into clients. The company expanded into on-site production and developed a comprehensive suite of digital marketing services.
Currently, Sarah heads Sales and Finance, while Ray leads Product Development and Marketing. Despite their growth, both Sarah and Ray continue to closely oversee all aspects of production for the company’s range of shows, including their own—Owned and Earned.
We brought together smart and talented thinkers and unleashed their combined creativity on the world.
Our team is made up of a diverse globally recognized team of our award-winning creatives. Enaling us to work-around-the lock and bring a unique blend of culture and perspective to your project.
Sarah Smith
Principal Strategist
Ray Smith
Principal Strategist
Kathryn Jacobs
Content Manager
Emily Beach
Lead Video Editor
Sarah Babbage
Content Writer
Pius Stilt
Operations Manager
Alexis Martinez
Client Experience
Pawel Lorens
Audio Editor
What's different when you work with us?
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We spent over half a decade building and refining a proprietary process.
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They don’t have one.
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Our exclusive focus on B2B podcasting enhances our expertise and allows us to mind-share collective insights.
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They require you to use Zoom for recordings, limiting personal interaction and control. |
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We offer flexible production arrangements—you can visit us at our studio, or we can travel to you.
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They require you to use Zoom for recordings, limiting personal interaction and control.
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We are a boutique agency; we prioritize delivering high-quality products to a select portfolio of clients.
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Focused on scaling, they produce generic podcasts for many clients, compromising quality and customer service.
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Our Podcast Launch Process
Week 1 - 2
Research & Discovery
Begin with foundational research and strategy sessions to define the project’s direction and audience engagement.
Research & Discovery
25%
Week 2 - 4
Strategy & Concepting
Develop creative concepts and refine them through iterative feedback to solidify the project's thematic elements.
Strategy & Concepting
50%
Weeks 5 - 6
Assets Creation and Mock Recording
Create key visual and auditory branding elements while testing and refining content through prototypes.
Assets Creation and Mock Recording
75%
Weeks 6 - 12
Test, Measure, Iterate
Implement the final elements, launch to the audience, and optimize the project based on analytical insights and user feedback.
Test, Measure, Iterate
100%
