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How to Promote a Podcast and Gain More Listeners from 2023-11-29T06:00
HOW TO PROMOTE A PODCAST AND GAIN MORE LISTENERS
Launching a podcast is just the beginning of your journey. The real challenge lies in promoting it effectively to gain more listeners. In...
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Overcoming Discouragement in Podcasting and Finding Your Voice from 2023-11-02T14:00
Creating a podcast can be exciting. It allows you to share your unique perspective, stories, and expertise with the world. However, like any creative pursuit, the journey isn’t always smooth, an...
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How to Grow Your Podcast in 2023 from 2023-10-18T06:00
Hey there, fellow podcasters! We understand the hustle and heart that you pour into your shows. Growing downloads, being recognized for your dedication, and getting your voice heard are universa...
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Transform Your Podcast with 3% Risks from 2023-09-14T08:30
In a world full of great podcasts, it’s increasingly challenging to stand out and capture the attention of your target audience. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to reinvent the wheel to...
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Get Your Podcast Noticed, Zag When Others Zig from 2023-03-09T09:00
Podcasting has become an incredibly popular medium for people to share their ideas, stories, and insights with the world. I absolutely love it. Hitting publish on a great episode you created fee...
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Avoid These Podcast Pet Peeves from 2023-02-08T13:25
After ruminating on my podcasting pet peeves (I’ll share them at the end), I searched Reddit, Twitter, and Facebook to find out what bothers podcast listeners the most. There were commonalities ...
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What We Can Learn From Marc Maron's Three-Year Deal with Acast from 2022-06-01T06:00
Marc Maron has struck a three-year deal with Acast to host, monetize, and distribute the comedian’s hit podcast, WTF With Marc Maron.
Comedian Marc Maron launched “W...
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The Podcast Advertising Market Surpassed $1B in 2021 from 2022-05-18T06:00
“And all this science I don’t understand
It’s just my job five days a week
A rocket man” Listen
Keep Your Eyes Wide and Stay Open from 2022-05-04T19:00
“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.”
― Isaac Asimov<... Listen
Rebrand a Podcast Because Consistency Is Not Enough from 2022-04-20T09:00
“Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things.“
― Theodore Levitt
Pivot is a popular wor...
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How to Get Booked as a Guest on Podcasts from 2022-04-06T10:00
Today, I deleted 3,300 emails from my inbox. 5,748 unread messages stand between me and inbox zero. Oh dear.
I’ll come back to my disastrous inbox later, but first…
You want to ...
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Getting Over Zero-Download Days from 2022-03-23T10:00
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” Listen
Indie Podcasters Need More Money Too from 2022-03-09T20:00
Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of the creative effort.
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How to Monetize a Podcast from 2022-02-09T09:30
Do you podcast for the money or the fame?
That emoji is me laughing and crying at the same time.
It’s said that most podcasters do not make money. The truth is that most of us ...
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Woodshedding from 2022-01-27T09:00
“Practice like you’ve never won. Perform like you’ve never lost.”
I was recently invited to be a special guest of the Listen
The Many Hats of Indie Podcasters from 2022-01-22T06:00
“When it is time to sow, sow and when it is time to harvest, you will harvest. Obey this rule.”
― Israelmore Ayivor, Become a Better You Listen
Award Shows from 2022-01-19T06:00
“The awards world can be ridiculous, but I’m not one to bash it. I love awards! When I’ve been nominated for Emmys and when I won my DGA Award, I couldn’t have been happier. I a... Listen
SEO for Podcasts from 2022-01-12T06:00
I don’t know much about SEO, it’s short for Search Engine Optimization. According to Moz, SEO is a set of practices designed to improve the appearance and positioning of web pages...
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Evolution of a Podcast from 2021-11-16T06:00
In biology, evolution is the change in the characteristics of a species over several generations. In business, products evolve over time to improve the customer experience. As a showrunner, you ...
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Podcasting for an Audience of One from 2021-11-15T22:25
An essential part of creating a successful podcast is to identify and serve your audience well. But what if you have no idea who your audience is?
In marketing, they say you attract custom...
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7 Real Reasons to Start a Podcast from 2021-05-26T07:00
7 REAL REASONS TO START A PODCAST
Use a Teleprompter to Make Eye Contact in Zoom from 2021-03-11T09:00
Although the pandemic induced WFH (work from home) has had its share of WTF, there have been silver linings. I’ve enjoyed hiking with my family at nearby trails that I didn’t even know were ther...
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Never Hesitate to Imitate from 2021-01-06T06:00
Episode 12: Want a shortcut to creating a great podcast? Never hesitate to imitate another podcaster. Imitation is part of the creative process for anyone learning an art or cra...
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You Know You're a Podcaster When... from 2020-12-02T02:00
Episode 11:
- You own more podcast t-shirts than dress shirts
- Bad audio upsets you
- You’ve forgotten to hit record, more than once
- You’ve asked m... Listen
Every Podcast Needs an Audience from 2020-11-02T03:40
Episode 10: Why do you podcast? Is your podcast intended to educate, inspire, or entertain? We all have different motivations. Maybe your goal is to grow your personal brand and...
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Choosing the Best Podcast Host from 2020-09-23T06:00
Episode 9: If you’re ready start a podcast, you’re probably asking, “Where should I host my podcast?” The good news is that you’ve got choices. The bad news is that you’ve got c...
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Best Podcast Microphones from 2020-09-16T06:00
Episode 8: A great microphone is an important tool of the trade so choose yours wisely. Type “Best podcast microphone” into Google, YouTube, or Pinterest, and you’re likely to f...
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One-Star Reviews from 2020-09-11T06:00
Episode 7: Have you ever gotten a one-star review? Anything less than five-stars can be a crushing blow when you’ve worked so hard to build your show.
I haven’t received a...
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Just One Thing from 2020-09-01T15:45
Episode 6: What if you think of your podcast like a Western? Consider this.
Podcasting is a new, untamed frontier.
It can be a fast-paced action story.
There’s...
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How to be a Better Podcast Interviewer from 2020-07-22T06:00
Episode 5: Great interviewers were made, not born. It takes practice, work, and experience. I'm listing resources that helped me prepare to launch my podcast.
It's worth m...
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Use Social Currency to Entice Guests to Share from 2020-07-15T06:00
Episode 4: If you do an interview podcast, how frequently do guests share the episode to their networks on social media? Probably, it’s not often enough.
NOT GETT... Listen
Stop Shouting, Start Talking from 2020-07-10T06:00
Episode 3: Podcasters tend to be a pretty well spoken bunch, especially those who do their own editing. There’s no better motivation to improve your diction than having to go ba...
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Best Advice For New Podcasters from 2020-07-07T06:00
Episode 2: Before launching a podcast, most podcasters ask about things like gear, media hosts, and show art.
Before I started, I asked a friend who had published over 150...
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Podcast Rule #1: There are no rules from 2020-07-02T09:00
Episode 1: When it comes to podcasting, rule #1 is that there are no rules. This is not television or radio where you are restricted to a set program length with a certain numbe...
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Podcast Gym Trailer from 2020-07-01T06:00
Podcast Gym is a podcast and blog for podcasters who want to improve, grow audience, and monetize their show. Topics include insights, tactics, and resources.
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