On the Book Proposal Podcast, book proposal expert Debra Eckerling simplifies the process with short, practical episodes. From pinpointing the right idea and building your platform to planning your promo and choosing comps, Debra answers real questions to help you create a book proposal that sells your book—and you. Get actionable advice to turn your concept into a plan and that plan into a proposal that will get interest from agents and publishers. Learn more.
Hosted by Debra Eckerling, Taste Buds with Deb features bite-sized conversations about food, cooking, and community. Guests range from chefs and foodies to leaders, innovators, and authors. In 2025, Deb won best audio host at the LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Awards; two individuals episodes were also honored that year. In 2024, her episode, “Forked, Food & Spiced Millet Puffs with Chef Susan Feniger & Filmmaker Liz Lachman” won first place, personality profile. Jam-packed with anecdotes, recipes, and tips, Taste Buds with Deb is pure comfort food. Learn more.
GoalChat
The GoalChat podcast is your go-to destination for all things goal-setting, productivity, and personal and professional development. Whether you’re striving to achieve your career goals, enhance your time management skills, or find motivation to pursue your passion, this podcast is for you. Each week, host Debra Eckerling invites three experts to dive into a special topic. Debra and her panel share their experiences, successes, and challenges, while offering valuable insights and actionable advice to help you stay focused, organized, and inspired. Learn more.
Join hosts Debra Eckerling and Keith Smith for a periodic round-up of their picks of the shows on MPN– the Marketing Podcast Network. Every episode, they review some of the shows on MPN that caught their ear!
The Marketing Podcast Network is a collaboration of more than 80 podcasts, all of which have some focus area on marketing. In sum, the network provides regular advice, inspiration and education to thousands of marketers worldwide. GoalChat and the Book Proposal Podcast are also on the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more.