On the Mic.
Where we’ve been guests. What we talked about. What hosts said after the mic went off.
The short version.
Short on time? Here are highlights from a bunch of these conversations, all in one video.
Featured Conversations
Imperfect Marketing with Kendra Corman
Positive Polarity Podcast
Lisa Raehsler
Your Business Growth Podcast
Link Thru Social
The Unscripted SEO Interview Podcast
The Dead Pixels Society Podcast
You’re the Boss — Ange Dove
B2B Vault — Allen Koppelman
Neil Wilkins Podcast
Daniel Kolbryner · Nordic Insights
How to Founder
Financial Freedom · Dr. Christopher Loo
With Kim Miller-Hershon
Under the Paycheck
With Harry Sardinas · The first one
Audio Conversations
Nine Years After Ditching Hourly
Accidentally Successful: The Hidden Risk Behind Business Growth
S4E12: Curiosity Creates Competitive Advantage
The Client You Should Fire Today
S7 G25: The No That Built the Business
Interview with Joel Miller
The Best Referrals Are the Ones You Never Asked For
People Over Profits: How Joel Miller Built a Business Around a Healthier Definition of Success
What If Hourly Rates Are Holding You Back
Breaking Free from the Hourly Billing Trap
“You are the thoroughbred entrepreneur.”
“It feels like you’ve done way more than twenty. It’s a lot more philosophical than your average agency — some really refreshing, different angles.”
“When you smile, you cannot do that and at the same time be a bad person. It’s not possible.”
“It’s about partnership — kindness, honesty, transparency, listening, and making sure you work together as human beings.”
What hosts said after.
Dr. B Show
Joel is amazing and knows his stuff about value based pricing. I recommend Joel for any podcast.
Let’s Have This Conversation
Joel does an exceptional job of breaking down the complexities of small-business marketing into clear, digestible insights that audiences of all backgrounds can understand and appreciate. He skillfully illustrates the vital role small businesses play in our everyday lives while explaining how changing economic conditions can create both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs. His ability to connect marketing strategies, economic realities, and the entrepreneurial experience offers valuable perspectives on what it takes to launch, grow, and sustain a successful small business.
The Inspired Choice
Joel was a refreshingly grounded guest — no hype, just 17 years of proof that sustainable growth doesn’t require scaling headcount. He broke down exactly how service businesses can escape the referral treadmill through strategic positioning and value-based pricing, sharing real examples of clients who went from “we take whatever work comes in” to being selective — and grew revenue while cutting stress. Clear, practical, and genuinely useful for anyone selling expertise rather than products.
Your Business Growth Podcast
Joel is SUCH a wonderful guest. So well spoken and pro. Great audio/video setup. Knows how to include great sound bites. Keeps it conversational. And drops some great wisdom in his stories!
Creating Connections
Joel was such a great conversation with so much knowledge about marketing and how to make it meaningful and impactful with all the changes we’ve encountered in technology. The conversation was fun and valuable in the simple ways that marketing can work without overdoing it or getting lost in the process. Joel was an awesome guest!
That Will Nevr Work Podcast
Joel shows up with 17 years of evidence that a different path works — and he lays it out in a way that makes you wonder why you ever followed anyone else’s blueprint. The hourly billing trap conversation alone was worth the whole episode. If you’ve ever felt like the harder you work, the less it pays off — Joel explains exactly why that’s happening and what to do about it.
— Maurice Chism
Healthy Mind Healthy Life
Joel brings a refreshingly grounded perspective on growth. Over 17 years, he and his partner built a $500K+ agency with just two people — growing every year without adding headcount. He shows up with the kind of calm confidence that comes from proving his ideas over time.
Elsplend Realities
Joel brought warmth, clarity, and contrarian insight — illuminating how intentional strategy, lean structures, and thoughtful positioning reshape our understanding of sustainable growth.
Designwave Podcast
Clear, practical insights on growing a service business without scaling chaos — a refreshing, no-fluff conversation on positioning, pricing, and using design to attract better-fit clients.
Leading with Integrity
A great chat about the role of leadership in a solopreneur business — including some of Joel’s controversial takes on leadership and startup culture. We had a lot of fun.
Neil Wilkins Podcast
I really enjoyed the conversation with Joel as he shared his unique journey. Packed with anecdotes and value. Highly recommended.
The Dead Pixels Society
A great guest on digital marketing — particularly niche marketing. Great examples and a good personality.
Book 101 Review
A visionary and intellectually rich conversation that challenges conventional thinking, ignites curiosity, and resonates long after it ends.
Abstract Essay
A leader defined by expansive vision and disciplined insight — able to see beyond trends and build enduring value.
Financial Freedom Podcast
Really knowledgeable guest with bite-sized insights for the audience.
— Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD
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