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The PodCash Show S2E7: Crafting Your Podcast Intro

Show Summary: “Having an intro makes your message clear right at the onset of the show when your audience presses the play button.”

In today’s episode, I talk about the value of having an introduction for your podcast. An effective intro and outro ensure that the message of your show is clear and gets across to your audience. While the background music sets the mood for the episode, the intro sets the tone. Ask yourself these questions: What do I want to promote? What do I want my audience to remember every time they listen to the show? 

There are five key elements that you must include when you create your intro. Start with the name of your show and then state your name. Third, present your promise to your audience through an elevator pitch. Fourth is your sponsor and their elevator pitch. And last and fifth element is your call-to-action (CTA). 

A compelling intro takes only one minute or less. It is concise, substantial, and engaging for the audience to listen. Don’t bore your listeners with a long and repetitive introduction since they will hear this repeatedly throughout your podcast. 

Hear the rest of the episode where I break down and analyze my intro for The PodCash Show to help guide you when you craft yours. I invite you to share this episode with your podcaster friends and family. Even if they already have an intro for their show, they are still welcome to listen and learn something new or two!

Exceptional Highlights:

• The message of your introduction must be strategic, highlighting only the essential details about you, your show, and your brand. 
• When getting a sponsor for your podcast, check that their messaging aligns with your content to have a smooth introduction flow.
• Your elevator pitch is your one-liner, impactful pitch that makes your audience remember you, your goals, and your promise for them.

Show Highlights:

 Is it okay not to have an introduction for my podcast show? Can I go straight to the episode?

2:59 

• Yes, it’s okay. It’s your choice whether to have an intro or not. However, having an intro allows you to express the message of your show right at the beginning of your episode.

What if I don’t have a sponsor yet?

5:03

• One of the reasons you’re into podcasting is to raise awareness about your business and what you do. When you’re just starting, you can make your business your initial sponsor since you’re the one producing your show anyway. 

What is the podcast introduction for The PodCash Show?

05:55

• “Welcome to the Season 2 of The PodCash Show with Kai Villanueva, where podcast growth and monetization continues. Brought to you by Pod Kai Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that helps functional medicine businesses increase their leads and sales. Visit their website at podkai.com.”

• The introduction for The PodCash Show is less than a minute, and yet, I was able to get my message across, with all the critical elements present. A podcast intro should be created easily and understandably.

Important Links:

Link to post about creating intro and outro

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