Rise25

What Rise25 does

Rise25 is a B2B podcast production agency founded in 2008 by John Corcoran and Dr. Jeremy Weisz, headquartered in the Chicago area with a distributed team of 40+ producers, creatives, and strategists operating across the US, Europe, and Asia. The company targets B2B firms — including digital agencies, SaaS companies, consultants and coaches, IT companies and MSPs, and professional services firms — that treat podcasting as a relationship-building and business development channel rather than a content marketing channel. Its core methodology, the "Dream 200 ROI Podcast Roadmap," helps clients identify and connect with their 200 most valuable relationship targets through podcast interviews, supported by done-for-you execution covering strategy, guest booking, cold email outreach, recording, editing, publishing, distribution across 11+ platforms, content repurposing, and a corporate gifting program. The company has reportedly launched 20,000+ episodes over its operating history and was named #116 on the Inc. Regionals Midwest Fastest-Growing Companies 2023 list.

The product portfolio centers on Podcast Copilot, a proprietary all-in-one B2B podcast management platform launched in 2025 that gives clients a secure login, 60-second upload capability, workflow tracking from recording to publishing, and a centralized command center spanning the full production lifecycle. Complementing the platform are discrete service modules including Cold Email Outreach, Dynamic Snippet & Social Posting, YouTube optimization services, a Podcast Booking Agency ("Get Booked on Podcasts"), Rise25 University digital courses hosted on Thinkific, and a Corporate Gifting Program. The revenue model is primarily subscription-based recurring revenue, with full-service production packages ranging from approximately $1,500/month at the entry tier to $6,000–$8,000/month at the comprehensive tier on multi-year contracts, supplemented by one-time strategic consulting through the Dream200 roadmap engagement. Rise25 operates four owned podcasts (Top Business Leaders Show, Rising Entrepreneurs Show, INspired INsider, and Smart Business Revolution) as top-of-funnel marketing channels.

The company is privately held and bootstrapped, with no disclosed institutional funding rounds, parent company, or external equity backing. Ownership appears concentrated with the co-founding team, and leadership is comprised of John Corcoran (Co-Founder), Dr. Jeremy Weisz (Co-Founder), and Chad Franzen (Co-Host of the Top Business Leaders Show). Distribution is global in scope — both in terms of service delivery and content syndication — though no operating geographies, markets served, or geographic restrictions are explicitly enumerated. Rise25 has been featured in The New York Times (2025, Sports Up podcast), Inc. Magazine, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Harvard Business Review, and has received trade recognition including Good Pods Top 10 Podcast of the Month (2025) and Entrepreneurs Organization recognition for the Rising Entrepreneurs podcast (2025).

Name

Rise25

Legal name

Rise25

Website

https://rise25.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rise25 is a bootstrapped B2B podcast production agency, founded in 2008, that provides done-for-you podcast strategy, production, guest outreach, and content repurposing services for digital agencies, consultants, SaaS firms, and professional services companies, delivered via its proprietary Podcast Copilot platform and Dream200 relationship-building methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B Podcast Production Services

NAICS

Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Sound Recording Studios (51224), Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services (512191)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Production, Editing & Post-Production Services (MPACADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Creator Tools & Monetization Platforms (Podcasts/Audio) (MPAIADAG), Podcast Networks & Studio Platforms (MPAIADAC), Live Audio Recording, Repurposing & Podcast Conversion (MPACAEAN), Lead Generation & List Building Services (Prospecting, Data Sourcing) (BPAFAKAE)

Keywords

• B2B podcast production
• Done-for-you podcasting
• Podcast content repurposing
• Podcast guest outreach
• Podcast booking agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Belvedere Tiburon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Podcast Production Services: Full-service done-for-you podcast production including strategy, recording, editing, publishing, and distribution. Pricing ranges from around $1,500/month on the low end to $6,000-$8,000 on the high end for comprehensive packages.
2. Dream200 ROI Podcast Roadmap: Strategic consulting and roadmap services to help B2B companies integrate podcasting into their sales cycle with focus on ROI and business development.
3. Podcast Promotion Services: Cross-platform distribution and promotion services to expand reach of podcast episodes across multiple channels.
4. Podcast Marketing Services: Content repurposing, social media marketing, and SEO optimization services for podcast content.
5. Corporate Gifting Program: Done-for-you corporate gifting service including sourcing, packaging, branding, shipping, and personalized messaging for relationship building.
6. Podcast Courses and Training: Rise25 Digital Courses providing training on B2B podcast growth strategies and relationship-building frameworks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rise25 provides done-for-you B2B podcast production and strategy services, executing every stage from content strategy and Dream 200 guest outreach through recording, editing, publishing, and content repurposing. The firm's proprietary Podcast Copilot platform powers production workflows and gives clients a secure portal to track episode progress. Complementary service modules include guest booking, cold email outreach, YouTube optimization, podcast booking agency representation, corporate gifting, and the Rise25 University training platform.

Product overview

Rise25 is a B2B podcast production agency offering a comprehensive suite of services built around relationship-driven podcasting. The core offering centers on Podcast Copilot, their proprietary all-in-one B2B podcasting platform, which is complemented by multiple service modules including Complete Podcast Production & Strategy, the Dream200 ROI Podcast Roadmap methodology, Podcast Promotion Services, Podcast Marketing Services, Gift Program, Great Guest Services, Cold Email Outreach, Dynamic Snippet & Social Posting, YouTube Views services, Podcast Booking Agency services, Rise25 Digital Courses (Rise25 University), and a Corporate Gifting Program. The integrated portfolio enables B2B companies to build relationships with ideal clients, referral partners, and strategic partners through podcasting while Rise25 handles production, promotion, and repurposing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Podcast Copilot: Rise25's proprietary all-in-one B2B podcast management platform that handles guest outreach, production, publishing, and promotion.

Products and services

• Podcast Copilot Proprietary all-in-one B2B podcasting command center that handles guest outreach, production, publishing, and promotion while clients focus on conversations. Includes a secure login portal where every Rise25 client can manage workflow, upload recordings, and track episode progress.
• Complete Podcast Production & Strategy Done-for-you podcast production covering everything from strategy and branding to guest booking, editing, SEO content creation, and publishing to major podcast platforms. Designed for B2B companies wanting a turnkey podcast operation.
• Dream200 ROI Podcast Roadmap Strategic consulting and roadmap service that helps B2B companies identify and connect with their 200 most valuable relationships — ideal clients, referral partners, and strategic partners — through targeted podcast interviews.
• Podcast Promotion Services Cross-platform distribution and promotion services that extend podcast reach beyond publishing across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and other major listening platforms.
• Podcast Marketing Services Marketing services built around real business outcomes — ROI, client acquisition, and strategic partnerships — rather than vanity download metrics or social media likes.
• Corporate Gifting Program (Gift Program) Done-for-you corporate gifting service that sources, packages, brands, ships, and personalizes gifts for clients, partners, and prospects, designed to deepen relationships and turn guests into referral sources.
• Great Guest Services Guest booking and management service connecting podcast hosts with ideal guests from Rise25's curated network of executives, founders, and experts.
• Cold Email Outreach Targeted cold email outreach service that runs hundreds of strategic emails per month to book and pre-vet Dream 200 prospective clients, referral partners, and strategic partners on behalf of clients.
• Dynamic Snippet & Social Posting Content repurposing service that creates audiograms, dynamic snippets, and social media posts from podcast episodes for distribution across LinkedIn, Instagram, and other channels.
• Get YouTube Views YouTube optimization and promotion service for video podcasts that expands reach through video search, discovery, and audience growth on YouTube.
• Get Booked on Podcasts Podcast guest booking agency that represents clients to get them featured as guests on other industry podcasts, building thought leadership, visibility, and inbound referrals.
• Rise25 Digital Courses (Rise25 University) Online training platform providing B2B podcast growth strategies, interview techniques, and relationship-building frameworks through Rise25 University, delivered via Thinkific.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10X ROI for clients
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sweet Fish Media: A B2B podcast production agency that produces branded podcasts for sales, marketing, and customer success teams, using podcasting as a relationship-building tool — directly comparable to Rise25's done-for-you model and target buyer.
• Content Allies: B2B podcast production agency explicitly named in Rise25's comparison content, offering done-for-you podcast services and content repurposing for professional services and SaaS firms — overlapping ICP, offering, and pricing model.
• Fame (sox & the City / Fame.so): Named peer in Rise25's comparison material; Fame provides done-for-you podcast production with guest booking services for B2B thought leadership, directly competing with Rise25's Great Guest Services and Cold Email Outreach offerings.
• Caspian Studios: B2B-focused podcast production agency named in Rise25 comparison content; offers end-to-end production for SaaS, consulting, and professional services — overlapping buyer profile and service delivery model.
• Lower Street: A B2B podcast production agency known for producing podcasts for SaaS, agencies, and consultants with a focus on relationship-based, ROI-driven outcomes — closely aligned to Rise25's Dream 200 positioning.
• Castaway Media: Done-for-you podcast production agency serving B2B brands, with emphasis on thought leadership and content repurposing — directly competitive across production, promotion, and content output services.
• Podetize: B2B podcast production and marketing agency offering done-for-you strategy, booking, editing, and promotional services — comparable in scope of services and reliance on ghostwriters and producers.

Emerging players

• Quill (formerly revenueWrites): A podcast-focused content agency with a strong content repurposing and SEO offering for B2B podcasts; provides related but more productized services than Rise25's fully bespoke model.

Broad incumbents

• HubSpot (Podcast Network / Marketing Hub): A larger marketing platform and publisher that supports B2B content marketing including podcasting; while not a direct production agency, it competes for B2B content marketing budgets that might otherwise flow to Rise25.

Others

• Zapier / Riverside.fm / Descript: Riverside.fm (and adjacent tools like Descript) provide recording, editing, and AI-repurposing tooling for podcasts; they are not direct competitors but enable DIY customers to reduce reliance on agencies like Rise25.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rise25

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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