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Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow I Produce a Podcast Completely From my iPhoneEarlier this year, I set out to answer a simple question: can you reasonably record a podcast from your phone? As someone obsessed with gear and high-quality production, I assumed the answer would be no.But after some experimentation, I discovered that not only is it possible, but it can also be a game-changer for podcasters who want to create raw, behind-the-scenes content.Here’s how I streamlined the process into a low-effort workflow anyone can replicate.Get this and every article at https://podcastadvent.org
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Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsFree Preview: Joe's Audio NotesA few months ago I launched a free private podcast called Joe’s Audio Notes. The episodes are very short (7 minutes or less), where I share my thoughts on being a solopreneur, a podcaster, a parent, and other thoughts related to being a productive member of society.I'm sharing 3 of the episodes here (which you can find in the chapter markers): Thinking About my Content StrategyHow do you pick the right idea?Battling the work hangoverIf you like it, I'd love for you to join! You can sign up for free here.
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Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow to Build a Great Website for Your Podcast (and Why You Need One)Today I'm I’m diving into a topic that helped my own show take off back in 2016—creating a great website for your podcast.I didn’t realize it at the time, but my well-built podcast website played a massive role in growing my audience. Why? Because discoverability in podcasting is tough, and having a central hub—your own website—can give you a big edge.I’ll cover exactly what every podcast website needs, from episode embeds and subscribe buttons to mailing list signups and easy navigation. And, I’ll tell you about an incredible too...2024-09-2726 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsWhy You Need More Engagement for Your Podcast (and how to get it)Are you leaving valuable listener feedback on the table? I've been thinking about that a lot lately, so today we'll talk about how to engage your audience, gather crucial feedback, and build a thriving podcast community — while making it as easy as possible. You can send your feedback to https://podcastworkflows.com/feedbackHere are the main takeaways: Ask for Feedback Early, Regularly, and Everywhere – The importance of actively seeking listener input through multiple channels like your mailing list, social media, and during your episodes. I shared tips on making it easy for list...2024-09-2025 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsWhy Your Podcast Episodes Should Have SegmentsEver wonder how to make your podcast stand out in a sea of content? After a serendipitous conversation at Podcast Movement 2024, I uncovered a game-changing strategy that could revolutionize your approach. Spoiler alert: It involves segments.I'll break down why rethinking your podcast structure can make a big difference. We'll explore how segments can help you give more value to your audience, make your show more accessible, and even repurpose content more effectively — making it better for your workflows. Plus, I'll share different segment ideas that work for both interview and solo episodes, ensuring you never run ou...2024-09-1319 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow You Can Save Time Editing Your PodcastDo YOU feel like like you're spending too much time editing your podcast episodes? If you're anything like the people on my email list and and people I met at Podcast Movement, you do. So today, let's talk about 3 things you can do to save time in the edit (one of these shouldn't surprise you). Check out Descript: https://go.podlift.me/descriptSend feedback to https://podcastworkflows.com/feedback
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Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsMy Biggest Takeaways from Podcast Movement 2024I’m back from Podcast Movement and as an extrovert who works by himself, from his house, I couldn’t feel more energized after an incredible event.I’m still processing all the great sessions and conversations I had, but there are a few topics that have floated to the top.Here’s what I’m thinking about most after the conference.Read the article and discuss here: https://podcastworkflows.com/what-im-thinking-about-after-podcast-movement/Join the mailing list: https://podcastworkflows.com/join
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Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems3 Things I'm Struggling With (for THIS Podcast!)As I get ready for Podcast Movement, I've been thinking about this podcast and how it's been somewhat of a hodgepodge of content. I want it to be a great resource for podcasters who are looking to save time — or spend it the right way. And while it's always been an experimenting ground for me, I fear I've turned it into Frankenstein's Monster. So today, I'm talking about 3 things I'm struggling with for this podcast — and how I plan to fix that Here are the quick hits:1. Redefining My Podcast's Mission StatementI real...2024-08-1623 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsLive Coaching: How to Monetize a History PodcastArtie, host of The History Buff podcast, came to me looking for strategies to monetize and grow his show. Check out The History Buff here: here: https://www.thehistorybuff.co/Here are the main takeaways:Artie should leverage his experience as a tour guide to build credibility, but focus the podcast on his passion for discussing a wide range of historical topics rather than just his tour guiding.Start an email newsletter using a platform like Substack to capture interested listeners and potentially offer paid subscriptions for exclusive content like behind-the-scenes material or local...2024-08-1546 min
Famous Interviews with Joe DiminoPodcast & Automation Coach Joe CasabonaWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Podcast & Automation Coach Joe Casabona .. He helps busy solopreneurs take back their time. Some even say he perfectly blend content creation and technology like it’s the best cup of coffee you’ve ever had. His strategies come from his many years of experience: over 10 years creating podcasts, more than 15 years teaching, and over 20 years as a web developer. He also produces 3 podcasts, makes $30,000-50,000 every year on sponsorships alone and gets 60,000 downloads every month from his show…while raising 3 small child...2024-08-0726 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems3 Things to Get the Most Out of Podcast Movement 2024Podcast Movement is the biggest industry podcast (at least in the USA), and nearly every recognizable name in podcasting will be there. It's also a great place to meet fellow podcasters — it's one of the best networking opportunities. If you're going, or thinking about going, there are a few ways to make the most of your experience. And that's what today's "3 Things in Podcasting" covers! If you're going to be there, let me know!
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...2024-08-0216 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems5 Changes You Can Make to Grow Your Podcast TodayDoes it feel like your podcast isn’t growing no matter what you do? You’re busting your butt trying to grow your podcast. You’re creating good content, promoting it on social media, asking your guests to share, and telling anyone who will listen about it. But nothing seems to be working.What if you could make a few small changes and see an increase in your listenership? I’m not talking a huge shift in your content, hiring a team, or putting tons of time and money into ads. Those things CAN help — but only if you alr...2024-07-0924 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsShould Your Podcast Have Seasons (or Just Breaks)?Should my podcast have seasons? It's a common question, and honestly, I think there's a lot more nuance than people realize. That's certain true of me...at least until the last time I was asked. My answer was “yes, probably.” There are a lot of reasons to have seasons. However, a friend of mine, Doc Rock, has a more tempered answer. He said that seasons should serve a purpose.That’s when I realized he and I were using the term “Season” differently. While Doc was differentiating between seasons and breaks, I was not.2024-07-0217 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsAnswering YOUR Questions Around Creating an Engaging PodcastIt's another Q&A Episode! I gather some question from listeners, particularly focusing on the length and frequency of episodes, content creation, and branding. I tackle:Episode Length: There is no ideal length for a podcast episode; it should be as long as necessary to adequately cover the topic. Short, complete episodes are better than long, rambling ones.Content Creation: Confidence in having enough content comes from choosing a topic within your expertise. Answering one question per episode can help maintain focus and provide valuable content.Frequency: For new podcasters, weekly episodes are ideal, but bi-weekly can also...2024-06-2519 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsPodcast Ad Nauseam, Podroll, and Listening on 1.5x (3 Things in Podcasting)It's another 3 Things in Podcasting! In today's episode, I cover: Sounds Profitable's Ad Nauseum report - I share my biggest takeaways and insights from this fascinating deep dive into how people listen to podcast ads and what we can do to improve them.RSS.com and Transistor.fm's new Podroll feature - Discover how this cool community feature makes podcast discovery easier and why I hope to see more hosts and apps support it.The debate: Should podcasts only be listened to at 1X speed? - I weigh in on this...2024-06-1429 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems3 Things in Podcasting (VideoDub, Anchor, and Starting Right)I'm trying a new series on this channel where I cover 3 things in podcast from the past week. Let me know on Twitter (@jcasabona) or via email (joe@casabona.org) what you think! 3 things Danny Brown would do different if starting a podcast today. Neil Veglio’s take on Spotify for Podcasters Riverside’s VideoDub Bonus: RSS.com rolls out LIT Chapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:32 Three Things I'd Do Differently If I Started Podcasting Today05:20 Neil Veglio's Take on Spotify for Podcasters10:53 Riverside's New Video Dub Feature13:06 Honorab...2024-06-0717 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsCoaching Call: Growing a Podcast Focused on Non-ProfitsIt's time for a live coaching call! Today, I'm sitting down with Joseph and Kelsey from Greater Than Zero Percent, a podcast dedicated to sharing the incredible stories of nonprofits around the world.They're struggling with gaining engaged listeners, so that's primarily what we focus on. Want to book your own coaching call? - Go here to do a live one like Joseph and Kelsey: https://calendly.com/jcasabona/podcast-consultation-live- Go here if you want to keep the call private: https://calendly.com/jcasabona/podcast-coachingWe're diving deep into ti...2024-05-311h 04Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsWhat Makes Good Podcast Artwork in 2024?One of my favorite scenes from Scrubs happens in Season 3, Episode 1. Sarah Chalke’s character, Dr. Elliot Reid, is sitting on her bed, reflecting on the fact that she gets walked all over at work — and she decides to do something about it. With Tom Petty’s American Girl playing, she wrecks her room. She changes her look. She goes back to the hospital much more confident and as a result, she’s much more respected.The confidence in her appearance matched the confidence she wanted to convey to her colleagues and patients.I hate my podca...2024-03-1226 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsThinking About Spotify, Exclusivity, Call Her Daddy, and Joe RoganSpotify has made a couple of big announcements this month. First, their second-biggest show, Call Her Daddy, ended exclusively rights. While the show will still be a Spotify show, it will be widely distributed (though video will still be exclusive to Spotify).Then, the following weekend, the same thing is happened with The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE). It will soon be available on other platforms, after being completely exclusive to Spotify for the past 3+ years.JRE’s renewal was also apparently a massive deal monetarily. It’s got me thinking a lot about podcasting and what...2024-02-1315 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsWhat I Learned Doing a Daily PodcastAs I write this, I feel stuck between two idioms. The first is, “Shoot for the moon, and you’ll land among the stars.”The second is, “he’s always swinging for the fences.”The former has a positive connotation. If you aim high, even if you fall short, you’ll still do something great. The latter can be negative. You’re constantly trying to hit a home run (and striking out) when a single will do.Last year I was pretty set on doing a daily podcast. I loved the idea of combining that w...2024-01-1716 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsVoxalyze: The Google Analytics of Podcast StatsOne thing that’s as sure as the sunrise during the Christmas season is that kids and adults alike will look at the gifts under their tree and wonder what’s inside. They’ll stare at the box, hoping to find the answer without opening it.Before the gifts are open, they can be anything. It’s left up to our imagination.Podcast stats can feel a lot like that sometimes. That’s why today’s helpful podcaster tool is Voxalyze. I like to call it the Google Analytics of Podcasting.Read the...2023-12-1108 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsYour Podcast Needs a Mission StatementAnyone can make a podcast, right? Just pull up a microphone, hit record, then publish it out to the world. While it can be that easy, it’s not always that straightforward, particularly if you’re looking to use your podcast as a source of revenue. If you’re not considering who you want to reach and what would actually help them, you’re just a person on a mic shouting into the void. With just a little attention to your intentions, you won’t just have a tuned-in, active audience, but you’ll also have an easy pitch fo...2023-12-0710 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsWhat's Your Christmas Song? (It's Podcast Advent!)I am one of the unholy people who commits the seasonal crime of listening to Christmas music too early. I get the itch around early November, but exercise restraint until a week before Thanksgiving.Every year, I set aside some time to review and update both of my lists: the family-friendly one, and my personal list — a combination of classics and slightly more vulgar songs from my youth. This year, I came to a realization…Read the full article here*Sign up to have Podcast Advent delivered to your inbox*
Want...2023-12-0410 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsGrow Your Podcast with These 5 StepsHere are 5 things you can do to grow your podcast:1. Get a Decent Mic. You don’t need to spend $400, but you should use a decent USB mic. I recommend the ATR-2100x2. Don’t just record and release. Too many people just record a Zoom call and release it as a podcast. Listeners expect more than that these days.3. Do a little research. Don’t go in cold. If you’re interviewing someone, do some background work on them and don’t have them introduce themselves — get right to the heart of the inter...2023-11-1008 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsEverything That Goes Into Making a Daily PodcastThere’s a myth that if you do something for 21 days, it becomes a habit. I say it’s a myth because it’s been debunked. Several times.The truth is, no matter how long a habit takes you to form, the more complicated it is, the more easily broken it is.So producing a podcast is likely not a habit you’re forming. It’s work you’re doing, as efficiently as possible, without sacrificing content. But listening to a podcast, that can be a habit.It’s why I often tell my clients and...2023-11-0822 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsStop Using Zoom to Record Your PodcastIn an episode of the now-retired show Podcast Pontifications, Evo Terra drops a truth bomb for all the “record to tape” or “record and release” podcasters:But if you look at the larger universe of podcasting, which is now millions of podcasts strong, you’ll see that podcast listeners are voting for the kinds of shows that take more time and care than can be put into a linear record and release style of podcast.He was talking about people who record a show and then release it as is (known as record and release, or record to tape...2023-11-0707 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsThe Perfect Way to Describe Your Podcast (and get more listeners)Does anyone know you so well, they can describe you in a single sentence?When I was at Craft + Commerce, Mike Pacchione gave some great advice for when you tell stories:When describing someone, use a single sentence that instantly tells the listener who they are. Here’s an example:My dad always told people, “Joe would argue with Jesus Christ if he came off the cross.”You probably think I’m…opinionated, to put it nicely.You should do the same thing with your podcast, and episodes.2023-11-0607 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsPodcast Audit: How to Grow the Brand Your Passion PodcastThe #1 question potential listeners will ask when they find your podcast is, "What's in it for me."Optimize for that question and that experience and you will get more listeners.This was the crux of what we covered when Hollie Arnett hired me for a podcast audit of her show, Brand Your Podcast. In this episode we'll cover the Top 8 takeaways from that audit, as well as what Hollie should do next. If you want to get your own Podcast Growth Audit, you can do so here: https://podcastliftoff.com/auditA...2023-11-0120 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsTranscripts Help Grow Your PodcastSomething that many new podcasters are resistant to is transcripts, and it’s perfectly understandable why. The free/cheap AI-generated ends up taking more work because they aren’t super accurate, and human-written ones cost a lot of money that many podcasters feel they don’t have.But if you want to grow your podcast, you need transcripts. And let's be honest: the AI-generated transcripts are WAY more accurate today than even 6 months ago.Not only do they make your show accessible to those who physically cannot listen, but they als...2023-10-3108 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHave You Considered a Private Podcast?People love bonus content. They love a look behind the scenes. And they love exclusivity.For these reasons, and plenty more, private podcasting is a great way to make money. But what is a private podcast?Put in the clearest terms, a private podcast is one that only certain people can access. Maybe they are students in a class, employees at a company, or members of club.Use CasesWith a private podcast, you can charge for access and give people a private link to your feed. This works super great...2023-10-2706 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsAll the Benefits of a Brand Focused Podcast for Justin Jackson and TransistorIt feels fitting that Justin Jackson and Jon Buda referenced 37signals in their very first episode of Build Your SaaS because they were “eating their own dog food,” or “dogfooding” their product.They were launching a podcast about building a podcast hosting company, which they were using to host their podcast.What does this have to do with 37signals? They are perhaps the best example of dogfooding in the modern era1.But the podcast became more than just a way for them to dog food their product. It became a chronicle of how they cre...2023-10-2520 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow Jay Clouse is Taking the Walt Disney Approach with his PodcastImagine creating not one, not two, but THREE versions of every podcast episode you produce.That’s what Jay Clouse does with Creator Science. See, last year he made the decision to make his podcast “YouTube-first,” which means focusing on video production, then mastering it for audio.If you produce a podcast, you already know that it’s time-consuming. While Christina Nicholson showed us it doesn’t have to take a lot of time for you personally, there’s still a lot that goes into an episode.And Jay is creating a Y...2023-10-1827 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsIs Your Podcast Everywhere?When you launched your podcast, you likely knew to submit to Apple Podcasts. And that covers a good number of bases. Most small directories pull from Apple. But not all of them. Spotify, for example, does not. You need to submit to them separately. The same goes for Amazon.Plus there are lots of other niche directories you want to be in: Podcaster, GoodPods, and more. BuzzSprout has a good list here.But you also want to be on YouTube. YouTube is driving growth for podcasting, and they are d...2023-10-1206 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow Christina Nicholson Uses Her Podcast for Lead Generation in her BusinessHave you ever wondered why something gets put on TV? I know I have.That’s what makes Christina Nicholson’s show, Become a Media Maven, so interesting from a content standpoint.From a process standpoint, the show has been around since 2018 and has evolved and adapted to the changing landscape. This has helped Christina keep the show relevant without adding a ton more work to her plate. It’s also what has allowed her to focus on lead generation.Let’s take a look at what inspired the changes she made, how she prod...2023-10-1122 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsMaking Time to Podcast (Without Taking Up All Your Time)Have you ever thought, "I don't have time to podcast," ?When I ask people what’s stopping them from launching or continuing their show, this is the number one concern I'm told.Podcasting is definitely time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to take up all your time! There are a few things you can do to clear time on your calendar:Start small. You don’t need a 2-hour podcast to start. One of the longest-running, most popular podcasts, Stuff You Should Know, started with 6-minute episodes.You don’t need to coord...2023-10-1008 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow the Trailer Park Podcast Got 10,000 Downloads in 6 WeeksArielle Nissenblatt eats, sleeps, and breathes podcasts.Her main job is with a podcast company.Her newsletter is all about podcast curation.She runs a podcast community on Discord.She loves podcasts so much that she, along with her co-host Tim Villegas, produce a podcast about podcasts. Well really, about podcast trailers specifically. It’s called Trailer Park.You might think that this is too niche, but they got 10,000 downloads in just a few weeks. Their outreach process was crucial to achieving that goal. Read on to learn how they did it.IN TH...2023-10-0420 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsSeason 4 is Coming and the Show is Better Than Ever You love your podcast, but you spend too much time on. Don't worry! You're not alone. After my first daughter was born in 2017, I noticed a monumental shift in my time. I used to run a side hustle nearly full time, while also maintaining a full time job. But, as they say, kids change everything. I didn’t seem to have enough time in the day to run my own business, while also making time for my family. Then our babysitter quit.I knew it was time to make a change or drowned.
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2023-07-0403 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsCan Generative AI Help Us Be Better Podcasters?You know what the problem with most podcast repurposing tools is? As programmers say, garbage in, garbage out. If your inputs are bad, your outputs are bad. So today, we're going to look at how the hero's journey can help us write better podcast episodes, and that, in-turn, will give us better inputs for AI for content repurposing (AND planning). LinksCan Generative AI Help Us Be Better Podcasters?How AI Tools Can Benefit Podcasters: A Deep Dive
Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an e...2023-06-0116 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow AI Tools Can Benefit Podcasters: A Deep DiveToday, I explore the world of generative AI for podcasters. You'll learn how podcasters can benefit from AI tools like ChatGPT, Descript, and others for research, summarization, scheduling, and script writing. While AI can assist with various parts of the process, we need to remember it cannot replace the emotional connection created by a human’s voice. Don’t miss out on this practical episode full of tips for podcasters looking to incorporate AI into their workflow.LinksChatGPTRaycastCastmagic (AppSumo Link)CraftDescriptCanvaDALL-EEpisode artwork generated by DALL-E 2, using the prompt, "Generate podcast artwork based on t...2023-05-1821 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsMy Most Important Workflow: Booking Podcast GuestsBooking podcast guests can be a mess without the right tools. Missing one step can mean a bad recording, forgotten instructions, or unprepared interviewees. They might never get the right invite, or the right link. That’s why I’ve automated my entire podcast guest booking process. I don't need to remember anything, and my guests fully know what to expect. Today, I’m going to show you this crucial podcast workflow and how I automate booking guests for my podcast.Links/ResourcesHow to Easily Book Podcast GuestsCalendly for scheduling, email reminders, and calendar invitesMake to con...2023-05-1118 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow I Automate and Delegate my PodcastsRecently, I was on a panel where someone asked, “How can you possibly run 3 podcasts? I struggle with one!”The clearest answer is I’ve been doing this for 10 years. Because of that, I have a clear system in place for how I create podcast content. At the heart of that is automation and delegation. When it comes to automating your podcast, you probably have a few important roles: Creating the contentTalkingGenerating incomeEverything else can be removed from your plate. Here’s what I do with my coachin...2023-05-0422 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems9 Bad Pitch Archetypes to Avoid in Your Own PitchesWant to get on more podcasts? There's something you need to know.There are SO many bad podcast pitches. From the shameless to the clueless, standing out is as easy as showing the host you care more about their audience than about your personal PR.To do that, AVOID these Bad Pitch Archetypes.LinksCheck out the artworkAre You an Effective Podcast Guest?The RIGHT Way to Pitch Podcasts
Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps...2023-04-2719 minStreamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsThe RIGHT Way to Pitch PodcastsGoing on someone’s podcast can be a great way to establish your authority and promote your work, right? Wrong. Well…it is right, but it shouldn’t be your primary motive. Much like how the intentions behind your actions get you into The Good Place, your intentions for reaching out to a podcast host and coming on the show also need to be good. Otherwise, the host and the audience will see right through it. So how do you get on someone’s podcast? Show NotesHow to Get Yourself on Someone's PodcastAre You an Effectiv...2023-04-1917 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsRepurpose for Success: Your Content FlywheelContent reuse is a tale as old as time. Disney, when making Robin Hood, famously re-used stills from Snow White and The Jungle Book in order to save money when their budgets were low. While the discovery of this practice was frowned upon for Disney, we should look at it as a smart thing. We're saving time where you reusing our message to reach new people. That's why, in today's episode, I'm going to teach you all about my Content Flywheel. Show NotesCheck out my content flywheelHow can I turn my newsletter into...2023-04-1317 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsAre You an Effective Podcast Guest?Are you an effective podcast guest? Much like podcast swaps, this can be a great way to grow your show. But you need to do a good job! So how can you be an effective podcast guest? I have 3 tips: Provide Value. Ask the host about their audience, what their problems are, and do you best to offer actionable advice. Don’t self-promote too much. You don’t want to come off as salesy or smarmy the whole time. If you’re only pushing your own stuff, you’re not providing value…and it’s obvious. Have a landing page and...2023-04-0618 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsWhat Gen-Z Listening Habits Mean for PodcastingRecently, I had the privilege of speaking at my high school alma mater’s Career Day about being a podcast coach and content creator.It was an opportunity to teach students about what I do, but it was also a learning opportunity for me. I’ve been listening to podcasts essentially since some of these students were in diapers (or even before they were born). I’ve been podcasting since they were my oldest daughter’s age.What I found was fascinating. Show NotesRead the articleCheck out Podcast MasterySupport the show...2023-03-3016 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsUse Your Podcast to Build Your AuthorityAre you using your podcast to build your own authority? Most people aren't. See, if you have an interview podcast, you probably aren’t. Instead, I recommend you do this:1. Start working in short, 20 minute or less episodes into your show. 2. Pick topics that allow you to showcase your expertise and solve a problem.3. Have a super clear CTA to join your mailing list or schedule a free call.If you’re a coach, course creator, or author, these episodes will be an incredible way for your to get listeners to know, like, and...2023-03-2211 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsA Podcast Post Mortem with Trudie Avery [Coaching Call]We've got another coaching call for you today, but it's a little bit different than the other coaching calls that I've done. That's because Trudie Avery is shutting down her podcast. So instead of a coaching call on what she can do to improve her podcast, we're doing a little bit of a post-mortem. Trudie's biggest problem, as you'll come to find out, is positioning. She is a branding expert, but her show was about starting a brand new business. So what we discuss is passion projects versus projects that have a measurable ROI for your business...2023-03-1529 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsPodcasts are Coming to YouTube MusicOver the past several months, I’ve covered YouTube a few times, and made the arguments for and against video in podcasting. And if you’re in the “I don’t want to add video to my podcast” camp, there’s good news that came out of Hot Pod Summit ’23.Head of YouTube Podcasting Kai Chuk was in attendance and announced that podcasts are coming to YouTube Music — but that’s not all he announced.Read the full article hereShow NotesPodcasts are coming to YouTube MusicJoin the Profitable Podcaster ProgramDon't burn out t...2023-03-0913 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsPodcast Audit: The Lovable SurvivorThere are a lot of moving parts to launching and producing a podcast! Lots you need to think about...not just about putting the content together and recording it and editing, but about how you present your show. Last week , I shared with you my 7-Point Framework for podcast growth. I also shared with you that I am offering podcasts audits, where I apply that framework and give you objective and honest feedback on how you can grow your show. Today, I'm excited to bring you one of those audits.Show NotesW...2023-03-0220 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow to Grow Your Podcast Using the 7-Point Growth FrameworkOne of the biggest struggles for podcasters is growth. Getting more downloads, more engaged listeners, more leads! That’s why I put together a 7-point podcast growth framework. If you want to grow your show, do these 7 things: Make sure you’re in all the podcast directoriesReview Title and DescriptionReview of Episode titles and descriptions to attract more listeners (and for SEO)Rework your CTABe intentional with your intro/first 60 secondsIdentify podcasts for episode swapsFigure out how you’ll make moneyShow NotesGet the Podcast Growth Audit6 Ways to Double Your Podcast Downloads in 20235 Places Where Y...2023-02-2319 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsIs Your Podcast a Painkiller?Are most of the podcasts you listen to for fun, or for growth? If you're like 74% of podcast listeners, you listen to podcasts to learn new things. That's why your podcast should be a painkiller. And today, I'm going to give you all the reasons why. Show NotesPainkillers vs. Vitamins3 Questions You NEED to Answer to Have a Profitable Podcast (Show's Mission Statement)Don't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create your own content flywheel through my free webinar. Register today.Support the show--------------------------------------------------------...2023-02-1618 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsWhat Would You Do with an Extra 10 Hours Per Month?Tell me if this sounds familiar: you have a great interview with a guest. Now it’s time to edit. You’re using software you’re still kind of learning. And this interview has a slightly different issue you haven’t seen before, so you’re watching YouTube videos on how to remove AC hum from your guest’s audio. You feel like you said “um” too much so you’re trying to remove some, but not all of them. You don’t want to sound unnatural.Even though the interview was only 30 minutes, the edit takes 2 hours. That’s at lea...2023-02-0914 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow can I turn my newsletter into a podcast?Want to know a secret that saves me a TON of time (and can save YOU time too)?This podcast isn’t the only place you’ll see this content. You’ll see it on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and in my newsletter. The process is easier than you’d think. Here’s how mine works. Show NotesSave Time! 7 Things You Can Automate for Your Podcast TODAYHow to Add a Google Doc in a Specific Folder with Your Stream DeckSwitching to MakeFirst, I put the text of these posts into a Google Doc. This...2023-02-0217 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsSave Time! 7 Things You Can Automate for Your Podcast TODAYPodcasting is a TON of work -- it's no wonder 75% don't make it past 7 episodes. But it can be easier through automation...and you don't need to be super technical to automate some aspects of your podcast! Here are 7 things you can automate for your podcast today. Get the Podcast Automation PackShow NotesCalendlyBuzzsproutDescriptConvertKitRepurposeCastosAirtableDon't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create your own content flywheel through my free webinar. Register today.Support the show--------------------------------------------------------Send Feedback | LinkedIn | Facebook Group 2023-01-2621 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsCoaching Call: Improving Your Production Process with Aaron LeeToday’s episode is the first in a new series of coaching calls I’m doing for the show. I’m talking to Aaron Lee, who got his start in radio before pivoting to podcasting in late 2020. He’s seeking advice on how to improve his process, how to turn his podcast into lead gen for consulting, and get an answer to the question, “do I need transcripts?”Listen to Aaron's PodcastApply to have your own coaching call for the showDon't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create your own content flyw...2023-01-1931 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems5 Places Where You Can Find Podcasts to Swap with TODAYOne of the most common questions I get when I tell people that they should do more podcast swaps is, "Where should I go to find podcasts to swap with?" You can just look on Apple Podcasts or reach out to the podcast that you listened to. But that might not be the best strategy. You want to find similar audiences -- look alike audiences where the listeners will be more likely to tune into your show.Here are 5 great places to look:Tink Media’s Podcast Swap database. There are people who’ve opted-in to d...2023-01-1214 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems6 Ways to Double Your Podcast Downloads in 2023Last year, I more than doubled my monthly downloads for my already popular podcast, How I Built It, from 34,000 downloads per month to 71,000 downloads per month. Today, I want to give you 6+ ways you can do the same thing. 1/ Podcast promo swaps. Easily the best way to do it. I saw a marked increase in the number of downloads on weeks I swapped promos with another podcaster. Why do you think Wonder, iHeart, and the other big networks do it? 2/ Feed drops. If you want to give an audience a taste of what...2023-01-0517 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsAll the Tools You Need to Launch a Mini PodcastI want you to start 2023 strong, so today I'm telling you all the tools you need to start a mini podcast. It's no secret I think a mini podcast is the way to go, but how do you get started? Is there a complicated process? The truth is, you only need 2 tools...but I'm going to tell you about a few more :-) Show NotesFree Podcast PlannerDescriptBuzzsproutHoverSwitchyCanvaConvertKitAirtableDon't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create your own content flywheel through my free webinar. Register today.Support the...2022-12-1521 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsSetup Saturday 001: MultitudeWelcoming to the first ever Setup Saturday, where I take a look at interesting podcast setups. I've partnered with my friend and longtime podcaster, Matt Medeiros and his new website, thepodcastsetup.com to bring you the gear and software that podcasters around the world use. This first setup is from podcast collective Multitude. Let's dive it! Show NotesCheck out Multitude's post on The Podcast SetupSubscribe to The Podcast SetupShure SM7bRME InterfaceZoom H3-VR Ambisonic and Binaural Recorder Stedman Proscreen Pop Filters Rode Professional Studio Boom ArmProToolsiZotope RX 10 AdvancedAudiohijackDon't bu...2022-12-1014 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsThe Best Type of Podcast Sponsors (Especially if You Don’t Have a Lot of Downloads)Not all sponsorship campaigns are created equal, and some are better for small podcasters than others. In fact, the best type of sponsorship for smaller podcasters is Awareness campaigns. They don't rely on ROI or number of conversions from listeners to buyers. They rely on you leveraging your trust to talk about their product. Here's what you can do to better pitch sponsors with awareness campaigns. Show NotesJustin Moore's Thread on the 3 types of brand campaignsHow to Calculate Your Overall ReachDon't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create...2022-12-0822 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsMaking Money Through Podcast MembershipsSponsorship is one of the many ways to make money podcasting. It's maybe the most well known way, but it's not necessarily the best way. In a previous episode of this podcast, I walked through my SMASH framework,- five ways that you can make money with your podcast. The M in SMASH is membership, and that's what I want to talk to you about.What are memberships, why and when should you do them? What you should consider, and a couple of ideas for actually implementing the membership.Show NotesBuy Me a...2022-12-0123 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems2022 Podcaster's Gift GuideIt's that time of year! The 2022 Podcast Liftoff Gift Guide is here, fully updated with new gear and a section for video podcasting. We'll go through the what and why of it all, and I'll highlight some other great gifts for podcasters. View the whole gift guide here: https://podcastliftoff.com/gift-guide/Contains Affiliate LinksShow NotesSamson Q2U Mic Audio-Technica ATR2100xPop FilterShock MountBoom ArmATH-M50XDT 770 Pro HeadphonesHexagonal Wall PanelsAuralexElgato FacecamFacecam ProMy live stream setup Hue LightsElgato Key Light | Key Light AirNeewer 2 PackLume Cube for Video ConferencingBuzzsproutCastosShure SM7BRode PodmicStellar X2...2022-11-2333 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsExperimenting with "Video First" PodcastingOne of the questions I've been getting on live streams and webinars lately is, "how are you dealing with video for your podcast?" For a long time, I've said you don’t need video for your podcast, or you don’t necessarily need compelling video. But as more platforms (like YouTube and TikTok) get into podcasting, I’m changing my tune. So I’ve been experimenting with “video first” podcasting. Here’s how I’m doing it. Show NotesTwitter ThreadMy Live Stream SetupCheck out the Podcast Liftoff YouTube ChannelDon't burn out...2022-11-1719 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems5 Ways You Can Add Value for SponsorsWorried that you don't have enough downloads to get sponsors? It's one of the biggest concerns I see from podcasters who want sponsors, but aren't sure they have the audience to attract and keep them. But here's a secret: there are things we can do to add value for our sponsors that the big podcasts won't do. And that's what we're talking about today. Don't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create your own content flywheel through my free webinar. Register today.Support the show--------------------------------------------------------Se...2022-11-1017 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsAnswering YOUR Questions About PodcastingIt’s a listener questions week! For my birthday a couple of weeks ago, I asked for your questions about launching, growing, and monetizing podcasts. I got some fantastic questions, so let’s dive into them: Questions01:54 How do you stay motivated?05:16 What are your top 3 tips for getting started?08:43 What platforms should you put your podcast on?10:27 Do you think BuzzSprout is the best audio host?11:25 How long should my podcast be?14:01 How many sponsor spots should you have per episode?15:25 How often should I publish?16:39 What is the best day and time to release new e...2022-11-0328 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsUse Descript for Your Mini PodcastOver the last couple of months I've been pushing hard on the idea that first time podcasters should start a mini podcast - that is, a solo podcast that's 20 minutes or less. But how do you actually produce that show quickly? The answer is Descript. Show NotesGet DescriptWhy You Should Start and Monetize a Mini PodcastDon't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create your own content flywheel through my free webinar. Register today.Support the show--------------------------------------------------------Send Feedback | LinkedIn | Facebook Group
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Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsUsing a Website to Grow Your Podcast (Coaching Call)Scott Cowan runs a podcast called Explore Washington State. It’s part of a greater site all about Washington. The podcast publishes 3-4 times per week, and he’s looking to grow his audience and potentially increase his output to 5 times a week. Listen in as I give Scott advice about SEO, website improvements, and pointing his enormous Instagram following to the show.Top Takeaways:Having a good website with easy-to-speak URLs is the best way to send people to your podcast. Easy to share on social media, and easy for listeners to shar...2022-10-2050 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow to Price Podcast Sponsorships (Hint: It's NOT CPM)The most common I question I get about pitching sponsors is, "how much do I charge?"While you might hear terms like CPM (cost per mille, or dollar amount per thousand downloads), starting out that's not going to yield a lot of results for you. There's a better way. You want to show brands the full picture when it comes to your audience. You want to tell potential sponsors about your overall reach, and how you can help them achieve their goals.Check out my interview with Justin Moore for more (ha!) on landing brand...2022-10-1320 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsDo You Need a Contract for Podcast Sponsorship?Contracts can be a scary and confusing thing...especially when the relationship is strictly ad placement on your own podcast. Listener Erin recently wrote in to ask about podcast sponsor contracts, and while I am not a lawyer, I'm happy to share my own experience. In this episode I: Answer if you actually need a contractGo over what an Insertion Order isTalk payment termsCover what to watch out forTell you it's OK to redline. It's a good one, and I'd love to hear your feedback! If you'd like to hear from an actual lawyer, let me kn...2022-10-0623 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsPodcast Swaps Grew My Show by 21%In the past month or so, I've been experimenting with something that grew my podcast downloads by 21% and it wasn't paid ads. See, the best way to grow your podcast is to get in front of other podcast audiences. With that in mind, I decided to try some Podcast Swaps, and they've been working so well I'm going to do another round. Let's take a look at what they are, how they work, and how you can do them too. Show NotesTink Media's Podcast Swap Database@larenpassell on TwitterMy podcast growth in ChartableWhich...2022-09-2925 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsIt’s Easier to Renew Former Sponsors Than to Do Cold OutreachThey say it's easier to sell to current customers than to get new ones. It makes sense, right? Those customers have entered into a relationship with you, have shown they trust you, and have proved their open to giving you money. The same thing can be said of sponsors. Many people forget that sponsorship is a relationship, and as the creator, you can help the brand. So when a campaign is over, don't assume the relationship is too. Most of my sponsors from the past year have been former sponsors that renewed. Here's what I...2022-09-2221 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsWhy You Need a Sponsor Pitch Deck and What It Should IncludeAs you start to pursue sponsors, especially those you don’t have a personal relationship with, you will surely be asked for more information. A great way to convey that information, as well a look professional, organized, and ready to accept sponsors, is a pitch deck (or a sponsor deck).Today, let's look at what a pitch deck is, what it should include, and how to put it together. You can get my free pitch deck templates at https://makemoneypod.com/pitchWant to accelerate your ability to get sponsors? Enroll in Podcast Li...2022-09-1522 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsWhat is Dynamic Ad Insertion (and can Indie Podcasters Use it)?Today I want to talk to you about DAI, or Dynamic Ad Insertion. DAI is a way for you to automatically insert ads (or any audio clip) into your already produced podcast episodes. Let's dive into how exactly it works, how you can get started, and what indie podcasters should use it for.Show NotesProgrammatic Advertising for Podcasters: How to Get StartedMarco's TweetPodcast Ad Delivery: Make Better SandwichesTry BuzzsproutDon't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create your own content flywheel through my free webinar. Register today.Support the...2022-09-0817 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsIf you’re talking to no one, why are you talking?I wanna share with you something fantastic advice my 5-year-old daughter gave me today about podcasting we were driving her to school. See, someone cut me off, which lead me to mutter under my breath. When she asked what I was doing, I said I was talking to nobody. And she said, "If you're talking to nobody, why are you talking at all?"And that my friends, is what we're going to address today. Because if you don't know who you're talking to, your podcast isn't going to grow, and it's not going to make...2022-09-0120 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsYouTube Throws Its Hat into the Podcast RingIt's finally happened! After months of speculation and leaked slide decks, YouTube has quietly launched its podcast area in the US. You can get to it by going to the "Explore" page. So today, we discuss how to get your show on YouTube, how to leverage YouTube to make money, and some recommended tools for converting your audio to video. LinksFusionCastDescriptCastosRepurpose.ioDon't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create your own content flywheel through my free webinar. Register today.Support the show--------------------------------------------------------Send...2022-08-2524 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsCan Only Promoting Apple Podcasts Grow Your Show? Let's Find Out Together!One of the most common calls to action is “leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.” I’ve long railed against this CTA, stating that you’re alienating a large portion of the audience. But what if this approach is wrong? That's what we'll explore today. Show NotesRate and Review on Apple Podcasts! Tanner Campbell on SubstackSubmit Your Review for a chance to win a gift cardDon't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create your own content flywheel through my free webin...2022-08-1821 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsThe WRONG Way to Make Money with Your PodcastYou want a sure-fire way to betray trust in your podcast? Invite a guest on just to ambush them with a sales pitch of your own services. Sounds farfetched, but it's happened to me 3 times in the last 6 weeks!Friendly Reminder: Your podcast guests are not part of your sales funnel. Not even close. Let's look at how this tactic works, why it's wrong, what to do instead, and how to prevent it from happening to you. Presented by Nexcess and Podcast Liftoff.Get all of the show notes at https...2022-08-1120 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsWhy You Should Start a Mini Podcast (and how it can make money)There's a reason lots of podcasters fall victim to podfade. Podcasting can be a difficult thing to do, especially if you are doing long episodes with guests. But recently over on The Podcast Host, they wrote an article about how Mini Podcasting is on the rise. I shared this article with my newsletter and it's one of the most clicked on links in the history of my newsletter. Lots of people are interested in Mini Podcasting and for good reason. So today, we'll look at what mini podcasting is, why it works, how to start one, and of...2022-08-0420 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems3 Solid Ways to Find Your First SponsorsSponsorship is the main monetization goal for a lot of podcasters, but there are often some misconceptions around how it happens. You might think that you don’t have enough downloads to get sponsors. Or that once you *do* get enough downloads, brands will magically start reaching out to you. You might assume that you need an “in” with any company to get a brand deal. I’m here to tell you: you don’t need a ton of downloads, brands will not just reach out to you, and you don’t need an in! So how do you find...2022-07-2824 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems3 Questions You NEED to Answer to Have a Profitable Podcast (Show's Mission Statement)Your show's mission statement is more than just some words on a page. It should determine the direction of your show, the format, who you're talking to, and ultimately how it will make money. Much like a map (well, Google Maps) when you're going to a new destination, your mission statement will guide your podcast from losing money to generating enough income to support your business.The framework for your mission statement is this: My podcast helps [AUDIENCE] solve [PROBLEM] by [GOAL OF EACH EPISODE]. Listen on to get the prompts to help you craft the perfect m...2022-07-2122 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems5 Best Ways to Make Money with Your PodcastIf you're a podcaster and you're wondering how in the world you'll make money off your podcast, you're in luck! Today we're covering the SMASH Framework, which is designed to help you understand all the ways you can make money as a podcaster. The SMASH Framework is: SponsorshipMembershipAffiliatesSelling (products)Helping (with services)The approach to your podcast should depend on how you want to make money, and understanding your options is a crucial first step! Presented by Nexcess. Get your own version of the SMASH Framework...2022-07-1415 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsSeason 2 is ComingMake Money Podcasting is coming back with better focus! While talking about landing pages and calls to action is helpful, they don't get to the meat of the show's mission: to help you make money as a podcaster. That all changes in Season 2. Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe at https://makemoneypod.com. New episodes drop in July. Presented by Podcast Liftoff and NexcessDon't burn out trying to create content for your podcast! Create your own content flywheel through my free webinar. Register today.Support the show2022-06-2305 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsHow to be a Consistent PodcasterRecently on Twitter, I asked a series of questions about podcasting, the challenges, and what would make it easier. The conclusion I came to based on the answers was consistency is the biggest pitfall for podcasters (or would-be podcasters).As someone who puts out 3 weekly shows, I totally get that. Podcasting can be a grind, which is why 75% of shows don’t make it past 7 episodes. So this week, I decided to put together some of my best tips to avoid the dreaded podfade and be consistent.Presented by Nexcess. Get all the show notes an...2022-03-1021 min
Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast SystemsShould Your Podcast Have a Landing Page (and what should go on it?)In Episode 2, I talked to you about having one, clear, call to action for your podcast. There, I recommend your CTA should be to join the mailing list. This will allow you to capture your audience to directly communicate with them. From there, you can further promote sponsors, sell products, or provide more benefits for your membership (along with providing real value, of course).But you still need a good place for the mailing list sign-up form to live. There’s no way to add a form in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app.No...2022-03-0120 min