B2B Podcast ROI Calculator

See exactly what a branded customer podcast produces for your company — episodes, assets, cost per asset, and how it compares to traditional testimonial production.

Your Podcast Plan

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$1,600

AskTheCEO Media pricing: 1 episode/month — $2,100/ep. 2-3 episodes/month — $1,600/ep. 4+ episodes/month — $1,200/ep. Includes professional host, guest booking, full video and audio production, editing, distribution, and short-form clips.

What You Get

Total episodes 12
Full-length videos (YouTube) 12
Full-length audio episodes 12
Short-form video clips 24
Show notes / mini case studies 12
Audiograms & quote graphics 12
Total reusable assets 72
Total investment $19,200
Cost per asset $267
12

Customers on Record

Named individuals endorsing your company in their own words

24

Social Media Clips

30-90 second clips for LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and social

12

Mini Case Studies

Show notes and summaries for your website and sales decks

4

Hours of Customer Proof

Full-length video and audio content in your library

7+

Distribution Platforms

YouTube, Apple, Spotify, LinkedIn, and all major podcast platforms

0

Reference Calls Your Customers Field

The podcast replaces ad hoc reference requests — your customers share once, on record

How It Compares

The same number of customer stories produced through traditional methods vs. a branded podcast.

Traditional Testimonial Production

On-site video testimonials (12) $60,000
Avg. cost per on-site video $5,000
Written case studies (12) $57,000
Avg. cost per written case study $4,750
Assets per testimonial 1 clip (60-90 sec)
Total assets 24
Total cost (video + written) $117,000

Video testimonial pricing: Testimonial Hero on-site ranges $6,191–$8,398 per video; $5,000 used as conservative mid-market average. Written case studies: Case Study Buddy and top B2B agencies charge $4,725–$10,000 per case study (Concurate, 2025).

$97,800 Savings

48 more assets and 84% lower cost than producing video testimonials and written case studies separately

What This Means for Your Sales Team

A branded podcast builds a permanent library of customer proof that works across every stage of your pipeline.

Shorten Sales Cycles

Forrester found that 90% of B2B buyers trust recommendations from industry peers, while only 29% trust vendor salespeople. Sales reps share specific episodes and clips during active deals. When a prospect hears a peer describe the same problem and how your solution solved it, evaluation cycles compress.

Influence Deals Before Sales Engages

Gartner reports that B2B buyers spend only 17% of their buying time talking to potential suppliers. Episodes and clips surface in the other 83% — on YouTube, LinkedIn, Google, and AI search — giving your company credibility with prospects before they ever contact sales.

Stop Burning Out Your Best Customers

Companies that repeatedly tap the same small pool of reference customers risk advocate fatigue, which can result in a decline in willingness to help. A podcast episode captures the story once, on record. The asset works permanently — no more scrambling for references or wearing out your best customers.

Build a Compounding Library

After 6 months, your sales team has 12 customer stories covering different industries, use cases, and buyer personas. Forrester found that 92% of B2B buyers begin with at least one vendor already in mind. The companies with customer proof in the right channels are the ones more likely to make the shortlist.

Ready to Build Your Library of Customer Proof?

Your podcast. Your brand. Your customers on record. Let's discuss what 12 episodes of customer proof would look like for your company.