Inside the Speakeasy Podcast - Your Key to Hidden Strategies & Success Stories from Top Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Inside the Speakeasy—the entrepreneur podcast that hands you the keys to rooms most never get access to.
Hosted by Eric Berman, this show is for founders, startup builders, marketers, and empire-minded creators who are done with surface-level noise and ready to unlock the hidden strategies, pivotal success stories, and raw truths behind elite business growth.
This is your key to the real game—the unfiltered conversations happening behind closed doors, at mastermind retreats, in late-night deal rooms, and during the “what the hell do I do now?” breakdowns that never make it to LinkedIn.
You’ll hear from the scrappiest, boldest, most unreasonably driven entrepreneurs in the U.S.—the ones who are scaling to 7–8 figures, failing forward, innovating under pressure, and rewriting the rules of success while no one’s watching.
No recycled advice. No fake “10X hacks.” Just what’s actually working right now—from people actually doing it.
Because let’s be honest:
You’re doing well.
You’re sharp.
But deep down… you know you’re still playing small.
So stop chasing comfort.
You’re not here for safe.
You’re here to evolve.
This is Inside the Speakeasy.
And once you’re in…
You don’t go back.
Inside the Speakeasy Podcast - Your Key to Hidden Strategies & Success Stories from Top Entrepreneurs
How Podcasting Becomes a Powerful Lead Generation Tool (Even If You’re Just Starting Out)
Podcasting has quietly become one of the most underrated ways to generate real leads, whether you’re brand new or already deep into building a business. This conversation gets honest about how a podcast can turn everyday conversations into genuine connections, and eventually, real opportunities. It’s about showing up with intention, building trust, and using your voice in a way that actually supports growth instead of adding more to your plate.
Armando Leduc, a New Orleans–based Entrepreneur and Media Personality, shares how he built Leduc Entertainment, a personal branding and PR firm, along with Spaghetti on the Wall, a podcast ranked in the top 5% globally. He opens up about imposter syndrome, why getting “stage time” matters more than being perfect, and how podcasting creates relationships faster than most marketing tactics ever could.
You’ll leave with practical ideas for using a podcast to generate leads, build meaningful partnerships, and stand out without chasing downloads or vanity metrics. Armando also shares behind-the-scenes insights on creating engaging content and positioning yourself as a trusted voice in your space. Inside the Speakeasy is brought to you by Go High Level, the AI-powered business operating system trusted by over 2 million businesses. Visit https://www.gohighlevel.com/speakeasy-mastermind-promo to grab your exclusive 30-day trial.
Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction.
[00:02:25] Imposter syndrome in podcasting.
[00:07:55] Overcoming fear of failure.
[00:11:32] The importance of the journey.
[00:14:06] Podcasting for connections and opportunities.
[0:15:57] Why should you start a podcast?
[00:21:19] Building referral partnerships through podcasting.
[00:27:01] Expanding podcast interview strategies.
[00:29:50] Podcast interview framework for success.
[00:35:06] Podcasting at conferences.
[00:39:04] Community and collaboration in business.
Memorable Quotes:
"The point of the podcast is to connect with the people that you want to connect with." [00:16:40] – Armando Leduc
"We're just so focused on ads and bringing in new business and bringing new business that we forget about actually creating relationships with people on a human level." [00:23:35] – Armando Leduc
Links Mentioned:
Go High Level: http://www.gohighlevel.com/speakeasy-mastermind-promo
Connect with Armando Leduc:
Website: https://www.leducentertainment.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armandoleduc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leducentertainment/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/Armandoleduc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armando-leduc-16ba4940/
Connect with Eric Berman:
Website: https://speakeasymastermind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasymastermind/
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasymastermind/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericberman/
Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com