Smashing the Plateau is a podcast hosted by David Shriner-Cahn featuring candid conversations with experienced professionals building independent businesses around their expertise. It covers positioning, growth, clients, money and leadership. The show has 200 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 26 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $90 per episode.
Weekly professional-audience interviews on building independent businesses
- Two hundred episodes of guest conversations with experienced independent professionals
- Consistent weekly release with roughly 25 to 30 minute episodes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 5.0 from 161 ratings
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guest conversation
- Tone
- candid, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 23 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover business and leadership topics with no flags; the feed is not marked explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | smashingtheplateau.com/episodes/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id903756992 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/smashingtheplateau/ |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Looking Closely at What Drives You — James Hayden | 2026-10-12 | 26 min |
| Self-Awareness Is Where the Work Begins — Tamsin Astor | 2026-10-05 | 26 min |
| Deciding What You Actually Want — Steve Guberman | 2026-09-28 | 24 min |
| The Business Is a Separate Thing — Wesley Henderson | 2026-09-21 | 28 min |
| When the Book Becomes the Business — Wiebke Tasch | 2026-09-14 | 23 min |
| Leading Without a Handbook — Limor Bergman-Gross | 2026-09-07 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Smashing the Plateau features candid conversations with experienced professionals who are building businesses around their expertise and creating greater control over their work and their lives. Many of our guests are corporate refugees who transitioned from employment to entrepreneurship, often continuing to build on the expertise and experience they developed over many years in their field.…
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About Smashing the Plateau
Smashing the Plateau is a podcast hosted by David Shriner-Cahn, according to the show's website. Each episode is a candid conversation with an experienced professional who builds an independent business around their expertise. Topics include positioning, growth, clients, money and leadership. The feed lists 200 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 26 minutes.
The show has a 5.0 average rating from 161 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listeners are likely experienced professionals and entrepreneurs, though this is an estimate. The feed contains no visible sponsors.
Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $90 per episode. This suits business tools, coaching and professional services brands seeking an engaged small business audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Smashing the Plateau can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Smashing the Plateau
How much does Smashing the Plateau charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $90. Rates are estimates from public signals and are not published by the show.
What is Smashing the Plateau about?
Smashing the Plateau features candid conversations with experienced professionals building independent businesses. Topics include positioning, growth, clients, money and leadership, with roughly 25 to 30 minute episodes released weekly.
How do I contact Smashing the Plateau about sponsoring an episode?
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