The Podcast Consultant, a Chicago-based business podcast production agency, announced that it has merged with Rise25, a done-for-you B2B podcasting service founded in 2015 by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Under the deal, Weisz will join the combined company as Director of Client Success, leading sales and strategic partnerships. Weisz has hosted the podcast “Inspired Insider” since 2011, featuring founders and executives from brands including P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, and the Orlando Magic. Co-founder John Corcoran, a former White House writer and host of the “Smart Business Revolution” podcast, is departing to focus on his new venture, Smart Business Revolution AI.

“Rise25 has built an incredible system for helping B2B businesses generate ROI and forge deep relationships through podcasting,” said Karl Hughes, CEO of The Podcast Consultant. “John and Jeremy are pioneers in the B2B podcasting space, and we’re thrilled to bring Dr. Weisz’s expertise and the talented Rise25 team into the business. This move allows us to offer even more robust strategy, production, and distribution services to a wider array of clients.”

The Podcast Consultant said the acquisition strengthens its ability to help B2B businesses connect with prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners, describing Rise25’s approach to content marketing and relationship-building as aligned with its own focus on podcasting as a business development channel.

“John and I started Rise25 because we experienced firsthand how podcasting was the best thing we ever did for our businesses,” said Weisz. “The Podcast Consultant shares our commitment to making podcasting an effortless and profitable endeavor for clients. I’m excited to continue this work and help even more business leaders leverage podcasting to grow their networks and their bottom line.”

The deal follows The Podcast Consultant’s recent acquisition of Sundial Media and is part of what the company described as a broader strategy of partnering with founder-led podcasting, audio, and video production companies. The Podcast Consultant said it is pursuing additional acquisitions with companies that have strong client relationships, respected creative teams, and a track record of production work.

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