The Podcast Mentor Donna Eade, is the latest guest on the Business Awards Show. She joined us to talk about her passion: podcasting. It has led her to host her Mindset and Action podcast, that celebrates its fifth birthday in April.
A former wedding photographer, Donna set up The Society of Wedding Vendors in 2020 to help all stakeholders in the wedding industry. At the same time she started a podcast about weddings. Unfortunately, the pandemic stifled opportunities for her new business and she admits some serious mistakes when she started the podcast.
However, the experience helped her start a new podcast, Mindset and Action, and this time she did things the right way. Having a proper launch, thinking about SEO, getting the audio right, were all essential in creating a successful new venture.
During our discussion, Donna gives her take on advertising in your podcast, how to be one of only 1% who make it past 21 episodes, and the four pillars of podcast success. She provides some fascinating statistics, and explains why podcasters need to keep a continual eye on their figures. In addition, she talks in some detail about the best way to monetise a podcast.
As an award winner, Donna expands on the credibility awards have brought her business. She has found entering the Shining Stars awards over recent years a brilliant way to review her personal and business achievements over the previous twelve months, something she would never do otherwise.
This is the perfect episode for anyone thinking of starting or having just launched a podcast. There is so much to help you on your way. Meanwhile, Donna's energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge will definitely inspire you and offer vital resources to support your journey.
{2:00} Why Donna started a podcast.
{4:29} Mindset & Action - what it's about and it's ideal guests.
{6:42} The podcast's fifth birthday.
{8:18} Running a live podcast discussion.
{10:11} The importance of analysing podcast stats.
{12:19} Advertising in podcasts.
{14:50} How to start a podcast.
{16:08} The commitment of runnign a podcast.
{18:35} Indy podcasts.
{20:23} How winning awards brings credibility.
{22:20} Donna's podcast mentorship.
{24:47} Can old podcasts be rebooted.
{27:20} How many podcasts end up in the bin?
Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk
Connect with Donna: https://donnaeade.com/
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Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/becomeapodcaster/
Tickets for Donna's 5th Birthday Event: https://donnaeade.com/birthdayevent
