New Podcast

Welcome to Steambuzz: interviews with Steamboat's Emerging Leaders!

Steambuzz Fact Sheet

Launched in June 2007, SteamBuzz is the first and only national podcast (web-based audio program) dedicated to profiling emerging leaders in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Completely free for both subscribers and interviewees, SteamBuzz is designed to act as a marketing tool and information source for Steamboat business leaders, politicians, and other public figures. Targeting web-savvy Men and Women 25-49, SteamBuzz is the largest and fastest growing Steamboat Springs-based podcast.

SUBSCRIBERSHIP AND SYNDICATION
Currently in "pilot" stage, SteamBuzz is syndicated nationally through the iTunes® podcast service, Podcast.com®, and PodOmatic®. Additionaly over 100 copies of each podcast on CD will be distrbuted locally to targeted business customers and partners. Subscirbership of over 1000 individuals is expected within the first year.

PODCAST AND INTERVIEW FORMAT
Each SteamBuzz Podcast is approximately 20 minutes in length and includes a short, promotional introduction from the host as well as a 15 minute host-directed conversation focused on the interviewee's target market. Proior to the recording date, interviewee's are asked to submit a biography and a list of questions with answers. Additionaly, interviewee's may provide a 4.75"x4.75" advertisement to be used on the back of the CD covers for individual distribution.

MARKETING OPPORTUNITY
In addition to national syndication, and local distribution, SteamBuzz interviewes may purchase additional CD copies of their profiles to use in their individual marketing efforts. SteamBuzz will re-brand the CD label and cover to the interviewees specifications.

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR AND HOST
SteamBuzz is wholly sponsored by Chad James of Homebuyers Mortgage Company. Chad is living a purpose-driven life with the specific goal of helping reduce the financial stress in people’s lives which is the leading cause of marital failure and family breakdown. His mission is to help people become financially bullet-proof and on a wealth growth path leading to true financial independence. Both Chad and his wife Sabrina will be involved in the interview process and marketing of the podcast itself. In return for providing free syndication to interviewees, 60 seconds of each podcast will be reserved for Chad to discuss and promote his mortgage planning business.