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The Podcast Manager Show2025 Predictions for Podcast Managers with Sara WhittakerSo what’s going to happen in 2025? Only time will tell butttt Sara Whittaker and I have a few predictions!In this annual episode tradition, we chat about a few of the updates we say in 2024 and what we predict (or hope to see!) in 2025 for podcasters and podcast managers.After you listen, head over to Instagram to let Sara @PodcastingforEducators and I @LaurenWrighton know your predictions or wish list items for this year!Find the FREE 20 min training on How to Create Consistent Monthly Income as a Podcast Manager at http://laurenwrighton.co...2025-01-2240 min
The Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle130. Taking Time Away From Your Business (Without Everything Falling Apart) with Sara WhittakerSend us a text! (Your number stays private)What if you could step away from your business for weeks - or even months - and it wouldn’t miss a beat? So many of us feel like it’s impossible to take a business break, but with some intentional planning, it’s totally doable! In this episode, I chat with podcast strategist, Sara Whittaker, who shares how she made it happen during a four-month maternity leave.Even if you aren’t planning a maternity leave, this conversation is still relevant to you! Whether you’re planning a...2025-01-1442 min
The Business Edit®How to Land your First 5 Guest Podcast Appearances ft. Sara WhittakerEver wondered what it would be like to be a guest on your favorite podcast, sharing your story and expertise with a whole new audience? In this episode, I chat with Sara Whittaker from Podcasting for Educators about why guest podcasting is such an underutilized marketing strategy for service providers and how you can land your first 5 guest podcast appearances as a beginner. Sara’s journey from teaching to running a podcasting business is full of insights on how to niche down, grow your audience, and position yourself as a go-to expert. We also dive into why genuine relationships ma...2024-11-0542 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs173. 2-Year Check-In: My Favorite Captivate Features + NEW Captivate Spark AITwo years ago, I switched my podcast host to Captivate. Fast forward to now, and I wanted to share how I'm liking it and what some of my favorite features have been. In this episode, you'll hear about features like podcast playlists, templates, paid memberships, and analytics, as well as their exciting new AI feature, Captivate Spark!If you've been thinking about trying out Captivate as your host, you can use my personal affiliate link to sign up (and get a 30-day free trial!). Or I can set up that transfer for you! Just send me an...2024-10-3025 min
What's the Worst that Could Happen?5 // Creating An Aligned Business with Sara Briscoe [Rocaverde]In this episode I am chatting with Sara Briscoe, Founder and Owner for Rocaverde, a thriving Sunshine Coast Hair Salon and ‘The All’ a multi modal Space. We chat about Sara's journey into business, how to run a business aligned with your values, managing staff and so much more!Follow Sara:https://www.instagram.com/sarabriscoe_rocaverde/?hl=enConnect with me!Instagram: @abbiewhittaker_https://www.instagram.com/abbiewhittaker_/?hl=enSupport the show:1. Share this episode to your stories & tag me!2024-03-1456 minThe Podcast Manager ShowPodcast Predictions for 2024 with Sara WhittakerEPISODE 191Today I am talking to Sara Whittaker about our podcast predictions for 2024. This is our third podcast prediction episode and we will chat about what we predicted last year for 2023, and if those things came true, and also what we expect out of the podcasting industry in 2024. We’re going to talk about everything from updated stats about podcasting, to AI, YouTube, podcast networks, and really everywhere in between. We discuss the shut down of Google Podcasts and switching to YouTube Music, building community with live-streaming, and utilizing paid podcasting with Patreon and Apple Subscriptions. We al...2023-12-1246 min
Chasing Simple Marketing for EntrepreneursEpisode 186: Simplifying Your Course Creation with an Audio-Only Podcast with Sara Whittaker
Creating an Audio-Only Course with Sara Whittaker
It’s no secret that most of us buy online courses only to have them collect virtual dust. Even if we start them, it’s not often they actually get finished. And that’s not because the course isn’t great – it’s simply due to lack of time and accessibility.
For most courses, you’ve got to find the time to sit down at your computer, log in to the course, and watch the videos. Usually, even if you want to listen and not watch, you’ve got to drag your...2023-11-1436 min
What No One Tells You (with Chris and Sara)24. Striking a Balance: Sharing Stories, Setting Boundaries and Seeking the Unseen (with Carlos Whittaker)Meet Carlos Whittaker, our guest of honor; his charisma and wit, coupled with his riveting stories, make him a must-listen. Nashville's version of Mr. Rogers, Carlos, brings an incredibly unique perspective to the table, discussing the delicate act of balancing privacy while still sharing engaging content on social media. He takes us on a journey through his life, from his viral videos to his adventures in beekeeping and birdwatching, offering a peek into his intriguing world.
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Bestie Business Banter“Hanging on to My Skinny Jeans” with Sara Whittaker of Podcasting for EducatorsWho else is holding on to their skinny jeans for dear life?! Some of us over here aren’t ready to give them up, including today's guest, Sara Whittaker of Podcasting for Educators. We’re getting into all the millennial memories - emo music, burning the perfect CD, TRL, choreographed dances…the list goes on. Plus, you’ll hear how Sara went from a classroom teacher to virtual assistant to podcast manager. Sara Whittaker is a teacher turned podcast strategist. She helps educators leverage the power of podcasting in order to scale their business and connect...2023-09-271h 16Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs117. Podcasters Share Their WINS and BEST ADVICE in Celebration of International Podcast Day 2023Happy International Podcast Day! This week, we're celebrating a few days early in honor of this international celebration of the power of podcasts. I'm featuring new and seasoned podcasters as they share their wins and best advice for anyone considering starting a podcast. And if you're a current podcaster, listen in to celebrate other podcasters in this space, and you may even find some potential guests for your show! I'm also sharing some really cool stats that just came out from an annual podcasting report. I can't wait for you to hear from these amazing podcasters!2023-09-2725 min
Social Media Magic | A podcast for TpT Sellers and TeacherpreneursHow to Repurpose Podcast Episodes Into Instagram Posts With Sara Whittaker from @podcastingforeducators | Episode 64IT'S MY BIRTHDAY WEEK!
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In this episode, I talk with Sara Whittaker from @podcastingforeducators.
She's a Podcast Strategist and the host of Podcasting for Educators - which is SUCH a good show for...2023-09-1037 min
Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become EntrepreneursWhy You Should Guest on a Podcast with Sara WhittakerIn this episode, Sara Whittaker discusses the benefits of being a guest on a podcast. She highlights how podcast guesting can help increase online visibility, reach new audiences, and extend your impact. Sara Whittaker is a teacher turned podcast strategist. She helps educators leverage the power of podcasting in order to scale their business and connect with their audience. Sara is also the host of the podcast, Podcasting for Educators, where she shares weekly tips on how to start, manage, and grow a podcast. Resources Mentioned: Use code ELITE for $10 off ...2023-09-0525 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs107. Online Business Owner Roundtable: Entrepreneurship, Schedules, & Finding Your PeopleAs an online business owner, do you ever feel like you're living two lives: your business life and your personal life? Whether you're a course creator, podcaster, TPT seller, or service provider, I bet there are people in your personal life who don't quite understand what you actually do. Which is why I'm so excited for you to hear today's episode. Now, it's a little different than our typical episodes, but about a year and a half ago, some networking friends and I started a book club. Not only has it gotten me into the habit of p...2023-07-1948 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle56. Should You Start a Podcast for Your Teacher Seller Business? with Sara WhittakerSend us a text! (Your number stays private)Have you ever wondered if starting a podcast would add value to your business? You might be unsure about what of tech is involved, what kind of time investment it will be, and whether or not it’s even worth it. In today’s episode, we’re giving you all the details of what to consider when it comes to determining if podcasting is right for you!Our guest, Sara Whittaker, is a teacher turned podcast strategist and the host of the Podcasting for Educators podcast. She helps...2023-07-1734 minElite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become EntrepreneursEp. 140. Why You Should Start a Podcast with Sara WhittakerIn this episode, Sara Whittaker shares why edupreneurs should start a podcast! We discuss what you need to get started, common mistakes people make, recommended gear, and more! Sara Whittaker is a teacher turned podcast strategist. She helps educators leverage the power of podcasting in order to scale their business and connect with their audience. Sara is also the host of the podcast, Podcasting for Educators, where she shares weekly tips on how to start, manage, and grow a podcast. Resources Mentioned: Use code ELITE for $50 off Free Podcast Launch Guide2023-06-1327 minThe Podcast Manager ShowSuccess Story: Going all in on Podcast Management with Sara WhittakerEPISODE 156Today I am talking to Sara Whittaker about her journey from teacher to virtual assistant, to podcast manager, to agency owner and course creator. This is a story that spans multiple years, so if you're curious on what it looks like to become a podcast manager and then do it for years and years, Sara’s story is going to be very impactful. In this episode Sara and I talk about her success story as a podcast manager. We discuss how she landed her first client, what her business looked like in the early days, and wh...2023-04-1138 minThe Podcast Manager ShowPodcast predictions for 2023 with Sara WhittakerEPISODE 139Podcasting is a fast paced and quickly growing industry, but what's going to happen next? Today, Sara Whittaker and I share our predictions for the podcasting industry in 2023. First we discuss some trends and stats for podcasting from the last year and how they will affect the industry in the future. Next Sara and I each give our predictions for the changes, growth, and future of the podcasting industry for the next year. We discuss our predictions in sponsorships, video podcasting, podcast specific tools and software, and more.Sara Whittaker is the owner of...2022-12-1341 min
ReseedMedia, Stories, and Culture Reclaimed - Sara LopezCommunicating the Anthropocene is an art and a science. Multiple messages, tactics, messengers, and channels can be harnessed to convey climate change problems and solutions to citizens. Environmental communications are one of the most underutilized solutions we have for rising to meet environmental crises. Every movement, every momentous and terrible human collective shift starts not with weapons or protests - they start with words.Anthropocene problems are spiritual and cultural. Our greatest problems lie in a lack of sacredness, disconnection, isolation, rootlessness, too much stuff, too much pressure, distraction, division, and a lack of imagination of other...2022-12-0658 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs73. Wrapping Up 2022 with a 5-Step DIY Podcast AuditWant to see more podcast growth and a bigger impact on your business in 2023?With the new year quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to reflect on your show, celebrate your wins, and figure out where to focus your precious time and energy. So today, I'm walking you through how you can complete a quick DIY podcast audit in 5 steps.Whether you have some time and a pen and paper handy right now or want to come back to this later (check out the show notes for the 5 steps), I want you to listen...2022-11-3029 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs72. Crafting Engaging and SEO-Friendly Episode Titles [Live Training Sneak Peek]Did the title of this episode spark your curiosity? Did it make you think, "Yes, I need to hear this!"?Today I'm doing something that I haven't done before, and that is sharing part of a live training that I did inside of the Podcasting for Educators Prep School. I brought these monthly trainings into my self-paced online course to provide ongoing support and get to know my students better.And in this episode, I'm sharing one of these trainings with you on what to know about your episode titles and ideas for how you...2022-11-2328 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs71. Building Your Podcast Into Your Routines & Maximizing Productivity with Sam HolcombEver feel overwhelmed with everything it takes to keep up with your podcast? Enter Sam Holcomb.From engineer to teacher and now podcaster, Sam has learned how to use simple systems to maximize productivity. She shares some great insight into how we can begin incorporating our podcast tasks into our daily routines so that it doesn't feel so stressful and overwhelming.We dive into Sam's background and transition into education, how her podcast came about, and using simple systems to streamline your podcast production (and so much more!). I know this topic will be really...2022-11-1653 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs70. Podcast Email Marketing Made Easy with Liz WilcoxIf you spend more than 20 minutes writing your email newsletter, you might be doing it wrong. At least that's what today's guest, Liz Wilcox, has to say about email marketing.I get a lot of questions about emails and how to incorporate your podcast into your emails in an engaging way. So Liz is on the podcast today to talk all about that and more. She has such a cool style and approach to email marketing and shares so much good info on email marketing in general, how it can help your business, and how to do...2022-11-0952 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs69. Why I Made the Switch to Captivate for Podcast HostingAre you thinking of switching to Captivate as your podcast host? Or maybe you haven't launched your show yet and are exploring your options. Either way, I've got the episode for you.One of the great things about podcasting is that things are constantly changing and evolving. And that includes podcast hosts! In the past year or so, the newer podcast hosts are really starting to level up and have some cool new features that set them apart from other hosts.In today's episode, I walk you through why I decided to move my podcast...2022-11-0223 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs68. Simplifying SEO for Podcasts with Danielle GagnonOne of the topics I get asked about the most is SEO. So I KNOW you're already excited about today's episode and to learn more about simplifying SEO for podcasts. Today I have on Danielle Gagnon, SEO specialist and lover of all things content creation, to talk all about, you guessed it, SEO. This episode is FULL of tips and good ideas, from a breakdown of what SEO even is and how it can help you grow your podcast to best practices for choosing (and using) a keyword for your episode and show notes (and so much...2022-10-2638 min
The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn226. The Need for Freelancers Series | Working with Teachers Pay Teachers Sellers with Sara Marye and Sara WhittakerHave you ever thought about working with Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sellers? On today’s episode, I am joined by Sara Whittaker and her client, Sara Marye. We dive more into the niche of TPT and hear how they both got started and what they do in their businesses. We talk about getting hired in the TPT niche and where to find those clients. They both share tips on getting hired in this space and what they are looking for when hiring to have that strong contractor and client relationship. If you have thought about stepping into the TPT ni...2022-10-2444 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs67. Comparing Podcast Downloads and Setting Benchmarks for YourselfWe need to have a little talk about podcast downloads. Though they alone are not an indicator of your show's success, your podcast downloads do matter. Because, of course, we want to see them grow over time.If you tuned into last week's episode with Sara Marye, we went through every step of her podcast growth over the last 100 episodes of her show, and the time it took to hit 100k downloads. (And if you haven't listened yet, do that now! I'll wait. It's a REALLY good one with lots of behind-the-scenes info.)While you...2022-10-1917 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs66. Your Podcast IS Your Business: The Roadmap to Impact and 100k Downloads with Sara MaryeAre you treating your podcast AS your business? Because in order to see growth, that's exactly what you need to do.And that's what Sara Marye, host of the Stellar Teacher Podcast and a longtime client of mine, has done. Though I might be biased, I am honestly giddy to share this episode with you today so you can learn how she uses her podcast as the driving force in her business and has seen it grow to over 100k downloads.So be sure to tune in to this super fun episode to hear Sara...2022-10-121h 02
Upgrade Your Education Business37 Would A Podcast Be Good For Your Business? with Sara WhittakerHave you wondered about starting a podcast? Maybe you're in the planning stages. Well, this episode is SO useful for you.Sara Whittaker who hosts Podcasting For Educators joins me to help unpack the common hesitations and questions.Here's what I asked her: What are some of the benefits of starting a podcast for your education business? How do you know if you’re ready to start? A lot of people are hesitant because they're worried about the tech. What do you need to get started?Is it possible to create a success...2022-10-1037 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs65. Why Your Listeners Aren't Converting (And What to Do About It!)Quick question, why did you start your podcast? If you're reading this, then I can bet that you want your podcast to be a tool that drives more people to your products or services. But what do you do if you're seeing growth with your downloads but not necessarily seeing results? I get it; it can be really difficult to get a good grasp on the ROI you're getting from your show. Especially because it isn't always a straight line from listener to buyer (or email subscriber, Instagram follower, whatever you're aiming for).So today, w...2022-10-0521 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs64. Celebrating Educational Podcasters Like YOU on International Podcast Day!Happy International Podcast Day! Today is a very special episode all about celebrating YOU and your fellow educational podcasters. Though originally a national holiday, it quickly rebranded to become International Podcast Day to celebrate the incredible power of podcasts. And I just couldn’t pass up this opportunity to celebrate all of you podcasters out there! In this episode, you'll hear from over a dozen educational podcasters about their show and what they love most about podcasting. Oh, and I also share some podcast stats that I found particularly interesting, why representation matters, and how we n...2022-09-3028 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs63. Mind Management And B Minus Work With Chrissy NicholsWhat does it take to be a podcaster? It requires you to learn the tech skills to do things like record, edit, and publish. It takes intentional planning and preparation to craft quality episodes. It also takes determination and mind management.As a busy educator, I know how much time and care goes into continuing your podcast week after week. There are days when it feels like so much fun, and when you can see the impact it’s having on your audience and your business. But then there are times when you feel like you can’t ke...2022-09-2850 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs62. Starting a Podcast to Fill a Gap for STEM Teachers with Naomi MeredithThinking about starting a podcast but worried there's too much competition out there? Think again! While there are a TON of existing podcasts, there aren't as many active ones as you think. And when you do your research and find your niche? That's where the magical podcast gap is. In today's super fun episode, I chat with STEM teacher (and Prep School student) Naomi Meredith about how she found her gap and started The Elementary STEM Coach, a podcast for STEM teachers. She's here to tell us all about how things are going for her and the...2022-09-2143 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs61. 5 Mistakes That Will Hold You Back from Podcast GrowthRaise your hand if you feel like you've hit a wall with your podcast! If you aren't seeing the growth you'd like for your show, don't worry; you're not alone. Most podcasters feel this way at one point or another. Last week I talked about how back-to-school season could be affecting your downloads. And today, we're going to dive deeper into podcast growth. While there is NO shortage of advice and strategies for growing your podcast, there are a few things you SHOULD be doing if you want to grow your show organically over time....2022-09-1429 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs60. What to Know About Your Podcast Downloads During the Back to School SeasonBack-to-school season is HERE! This time of year can be really exciting, but it can also be incredibly draining. And I know a lot of you are right in the thick of all the chaos and exhaustion that comes with this season.And if your podcast and audience are in the education space, you may be seeing some less-than-ideal changes to your podcast downloads. But don't freak out!In this short and sweet episode, I'm sharing what I've seen (on average) for podcasts in the education niche, the possible reasons behind your temporary drop in...2022-09-0712 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs59. Repurpose Your Podcast Episodes Into Fun TikTok Videos with Aubree MalickAre you on TikTok yet? If you’re not, it may be time to try it out! As we know, your podcast episodes provide you with a library of content that can be repurposed in so many ways, and TikTok is one of them!Our guest today, Aubree Malick, committed to trying TikTok for 30 days and had incredible results. She’s here today to share how you can use it in the most effective way to repurpose your episodes into TikTok videos, bring in new listeners, grow your email list, and more.Show Notes: https://podc...2022-08-3147 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs58. Where to Find the Perfect Guests for Your PodcastI don’t know about you, but I think guest interviews are SO much fun! Most podcasters that I speak with feel this way, but they often struggle with the steps leading up to the actual guest interview.One of the specific areas that podcasters struggle with are knowing where to go to actually find those perfect guests for your podcast.Truthfully, I absolutely love finding guests for my podcast, so I am more than happy to give you some ideas to make this process easier for you! In this episode I’m going to give...2022-08-2423 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs57. My 7 Favorite Tools for PodcastingWhat are the best tools to use for podcasting? With so many options out there, and more being creating every day, it’s often hard to know which platforms to go with…especially when you’re first starting out.Over the last few years, I have tried out many different tools for podcasting to help me with all the detailed tasks! Today I’m sharing my current favorites with you.ClickUpAudacityUse my special link zen.ai/educators and use educators to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrOtter.aiCanvaHello AudioDynamic AdsSHOW NOT...2022-08-1719 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursDIY Podcasting + Membership Launch Strategy with Lauren Tingle of Counselor Clique🥳 🥳 🥳 Oh boy! I love talking with people who are as podcast-obsessed as me, which is why I had so much fun talking with Lauren Tingle on this episode! Lauren is a former high school counselor turn content creator and curriculum writer. She is the high school counseling hype girl behind Counselor Clique, helping other high school counselors energize and breathe life into their programs through creative and engaging counseling resources. She's also the host of the podcast High School Counseling Conversations, where she brings value and fun into high school counseling. Lauren shares all about her exper...2022-08-1039 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursAre You Missing These Opportunities to Promote Your Podcast on Autopilot?You may be promoting your newest podcast episodes each week in places like your Instagram stories and weekly newsletters, which is great! But, are you actively promoting your podcast as a whole and building awareness around it consistently to bring in new listeners? There are lots of opportunities to intertwine your podcast marketing into various pieces of your business. I'm sharing 5 places that you can "set and forget" your podcast promotion to ensure that everyone who comes in contact with you knows that you have a podcast! Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com...2022-08-0316 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursCreating a Private Podcast as Your Next Lead MagnetThe online space is swarmed with free offerings, such as PDFs, ebooks, masterclasses, and mini-trainings. It's necessary to make your lead magnet, opt-in - whatever you want to call it - super valuable and unique. Cue private podcasting. Creating a brief series of audio-only episodes via privae podcast is a fantastic (and underutilized) way to offer value, connect with your audience, build your email list, and drive people to your paid offers. In this episode I'm showing you exactly how to try this for yourself! Download your FREE private podcast planning guide: https://podcastingforeducators.com/pr...2022-07-2916 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursHow Rachel Lenhart Relaunched the Chalk Full of Life Podcast with ConfidenceWhy did you decide to start your podcast? For Rachel Lenhart, one of the driving factors was because she saw how much support teachers need in our current state of education. I connected with Rachel a couple of months ago when she joined my online course, the Podcasting for Educators Prep-School. Rachel is the perfect example of someone who took action, and dove into the content and implemented what I teach. As a result, she just recently relaunched the Chalk Full of Life Podcast. You’ll hear Rachel’s experience with podcasting, how she overcame impost...2022-07-2732 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursBest Practices for Podcast Show NotesIn the previous episode, Episode 51, I talked about why you need to have shownotes for your podcast. Go check that out if you haven’t already! Today, we're looking at some best practices for your podcast show notes. I want you to leave this episode with some ideas on what you should definitely include in your show notes, plus some different ideas for how you can format your unique show notes to match your writing style and the style of your podcast. Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode52 Join the Pod...2022-07-2213 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursShow Notes: Why do You Need Them?Podcasters! If you aren't writing show notes for your podcast episodes, it's time to change that. There are so many reasons why it's important to have show notes, and I'm sharing those with you in today's episode. Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode51 Join the Podcasting for Educators Prep-School: https://podcastingforeducators.com/prepschool Sign up for my podcasting guesting mini-course: https://podcastingforeducators.com/guesting PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @podcastingforeducators.This helps spread the word of t...2022-07-2009 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursWhat I've Learned in 50 Episodes + A Game & Giveaway!Wahoo! We've made it to 50 episodes! I'm practicing what I preach and celebrating this exciting milestone by sharing what I've learned so far as a podcaster. Plus, I've got a game that I'd love for you to play to help me celebrate. If you play, you'll be entered into a giveaway to win a $50 Amazon gift card and a Podcasting for Educators RTIC tumbler! Here's how to play/enter: 1. Download (or screenshot) this BINGO board. 2. Complete 3 tasks in a row. 3. To enter the giveaway, add the BINGO board to your IG stories, mark off the 3 c...2022-07-1513 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursIs It Time to Outsource? The Scoop on Hiring a Podcast Manager or VA with Lauren WrightonIs it time for you to outsource some (or all) of your podcast tasks? Some people outsource their podcast right from the beginning, while others might wait until they have a more established show. One thing is for sure - outsourcing any piece of your business can feel a little bit scary if you've never done it before. But it's also so worth it if you can find the right person. When it comes to podcasting, there's lots of options that you have for outsourcing, from the experience level of who you hire, to what sp...2022-07-1338 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursPodcast Planning Six Months Out: My 6-Step ProcessIn episode 47, I gave you some places to go to really easily and quickly gather up a ton of topics for your episodes - that you know for a fact will resonate with your audience. At the end of that episode, your action item was to go and implement a couple of those things and do a big brain dump of episode topics. So you definitely need to do that first because that is going to come into play for this episode! Today we are taking those episode ideas and plugging them into a content c...2022-07-0812 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs5 Easy Ways to Brainstorm Episode Topics That Your Audience will LOVECreating a binge worthy podcast all starts with your content planning. What should you talk about? What do people want? What do they need? This takes some thought, intention, and a lot of trial and error to get it right. When you're able to sit down and plan out content ahead of time, it gives you the time to dive into some cold, hard facts and data to really plan out episodes that you know will for sure resonate with your audience and meet their needs. Today I am going to give you five places t...2022-07-0614 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursShifting Your Sales Mindset as a Podcast Host & Entrepreneur with Melissa LinDoes talking about money and selling your offers freak you out? You’re not alone, and it’s one of the biggest battles new entrepreneurs make that holds them back from success. But, how do we make the shift? Our guest today is here to help us defeat our limiting money beliefs and teach us how to sell while feeling good about it. She shares all kinds of tips on attracting new customers, nurturing your existing audience, and getting comfortable with selling your offers on social media and your podcast. Melissa Lin is a previously succe...2022-07-0143 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs2 Types of Podcast AdsYou’ve probably heard sponsor ads in some of your favorite podcasts before, but have you ever created your own ads? Inserting ads into your episodes is a great way to build more awareness around your offerings! There are several different ways to use podcast ads strategically. Today I’m breaking down two different types of podcast ads: “baked in” ads and dynamic ads. Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode45 Sign up for my podcasting guesting mini-course: https://podcastingforeducators.com/ PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Scr...2022-06-2910 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursAccepting the Season You're In as a PodcasterIs summer a crazy season or slower season for you? We all have our busy seasons throughout the year, and you may find that you need to adjust your work schedule accordingly. If you are finding it difficult to keep up with #allthethings lately, give yourself some grace! This episode is a reminder that it's okay to scale back on things when you need to. Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode44 Sign up for my podcasting guesting mini-course: https://podcastingforeducators.com/ PS: Has this podcast been helpful for yo...2022-06-2406 minPodcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursPodcasting Likes and Dislikes (Straight From the Mouths of Listeners!)Think about your favorite podcasts. What do you love about them? Now think about podcasts that you may have turned off because of things like bad audio. Several weeks ago I put a question sticker on my Instagram asking people what they love about podcasts and what they are turned-off by. I'm sharing their answers in today's episode! Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode43 Sign up for my podcasting guesting mini-course: https://podcastingforeducators.com/ PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Screenshot this episode, add it to IG...2022-06-2213 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursUsing Facebook Groups to Build a Podcast Community with Brittany VerlenichDo you ever feel like podcasting is a one-way conversation? I think every podcaster has felt that way at one point or another! We all want to build a podcast community with our listeners, but how? Our guest today, Brittany Verlenich, has the answers, and it all starts with Facebook! Brittany is on Podcasting for Educators to share lots of incredible tips on how you can utilize Facebook groups to build relationships with other podcast hosts, promote your podcast, connect with listeners, and more. Brittany Verlenich is a social media strategist, community manager, and the...2022-06-1741 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursGetting to Know Your Listeners Through Podcast SurveysHow do you ACTUALLY know who the listeners are behind the downloads?! Well, one way to get clearer on this is to put out a listener survey a few times per year. In this episode I'm sharing exactly how you can put together a survey, what to include in the survey, plus what to do after you get the results. Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode41 Sign up for my podcasting guesting mini-course: https://podcastingforeducators.com/ Gain access to my private podcast, Guesting for Educators: https://podcastingforeducators.com/privatepodcast 2022-06-1511 min
Before Your Summit: Paid Ads & Marketing Strategy to Maximize Your Virtual Summit79 | Uplevel your Podcast Guesting with Sara WhittakerHave you been thinking about growing your reach and expanding your audience? Join me this week as I sit down with Sara from Podcasting for Educators as we talk all about podcast guesting. She shares her best Do's and Don'ts when it comes to pitching, being a guest, and even what to do after you're done recording. Podcasting guesting is all about networking so being a great guest is just as important as being a fabulous host. Sara Whittaker is an elementary school teacher turned podcast manager and the founder of P...2022-06-1137 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursTruth Time! Are You REALLY Giving Your Podcast a Fighting Chance?Do you ever feel like your podcast isn't growing fast enough or making a big enough impact? There are ups and downs to podcasting for sure, but a different perspective can make a world of difference. In this episode I'm sharing a [slightly embarassing] childhood memory that will help you think about whether or not you're giving your podcast a fighting chance. Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode40 Gain access to my private podcast, Guesting for Educators: https://podcastingforeducators.com/privatepodcast PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Screenshot t...2022-06-1010 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursGrow Your Show Through Podcast CollaborationsRather than viewing other podcasts in your niche as competition, why not collaborate with them? In this episode, I'm sharing benefits of podcast collaborations and some simple ways to get started! Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode39 Sign up for my podcasting guesting mini-course: https://podcastingforeducators.com/ Gain access to my private podcast, Guesting for Educators: https://podcastingforeducators.com/privatepodcast PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @podcastingforeducators.This helps spread the word of this podcast to ot...2022-06-0807 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursShort on Time? Prioritize This! [Part 2]Today is part two of our discussion on what to prioritize with your podcast when you're short on time. Check out episode 37 for the first half! Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode38 Gain access to my private podcast, Guesting for Educators: https://podcastingforeducators.com/privatepodcast PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @podcastingforeducators.This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators!2022-06-0306 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursShort on Time? Prioritize This! [Part 1]There are definitely times of the year where we are so busy, it feels like you just couldn't possibly add another thing to your to do list. And while there are one million and one ways that you could repurpose your podcast every single week, it's just not always possible to do it. So today, I want to look at a few ways that you can use your time in the most effective way possible. You can hear the second part of this conversation in the next episode! Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode372022-06-0107 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs5 Ways to Grow an Online Business Without Paid Traffic with Ashley DiMercurioAre you looking for a way to build your business and your audience without having to spend a ton of money on ads? As a teacher, you have so many skills to be a successful business owner, and there are so many things you can teach other people. Whether you’ve left the classroom and want to start a business or you want to continue teaching and start a business as a side hustle, it can be overwhelming to know where to start and how to spread the word about your business. Today’s guest has 5 tips for h...2022-05-2543 min
Teacher Talk with Chrissy Nichols6. The Trouble with Maternity Leave with Sara WhittakerEpisode 6 features a conversation with former elementary teacher Sara Whittaker who spent seven years in the classroom and then started her own company, Podcasting for Educators.
Sara and I discuss what she misses about the classroom as well the challenges she experienced in terms of fatigue, burn out, inequity in education, and maternity leave.
In This Episode, We Share:
Why work/life balance is so important to master as a teacher
Why extra support for teachers is needed now more than ever in a post-Covid world
How maternity leave needs to be reexamined in ed...2022-05-2215 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursMy Favorite Ways to Use Podcast TranscriptsUsing podcast transcripts makes your content more accessible, saves you time, and creates easy ways to repurpose your podcast episodes. I'm sharing my favorite ways to use podcast transcripts in this episode! Learn more about The Podcasting for Educators Prep-School: https://podcastingforeducators.com/prep-school Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode35 Gain access to my private podcast, Guesting for Educators: https://podcastingforeducators.com/privatepodcast PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @podcastingforeducators.This helps spread the word of th...2022-05-1813 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursUsing Your Teaching Experience to Plan Your Podcast EpisodesIt probably comes as no surprise that I think educators make the best podcasters. As a former elementary school teacher who works with educational podcasters, I talk to a lot of people who want to start a podcast but they don’t do it because they’re hung up on the content planning. My recommendation? Use the skills you already have as a teacher when it comes to planning content for your audience. In today’s episode, I’ll show you how planning your podcast content is just like lesson planning. I’ll give you a simple structure you can follow...2022-05-1119 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs5 Ways to Leverage Your Podcast Leading Up to a LaunchAre you launching something this summer? Summer is a popular time for those in the TpT space to launch memberships, courses, and programs. If you have a podcast, you should absolutely include your show in your marketing efforts leading up to that launch as well as during the time the doors are open. In this episode, I’ll give you 5 ideas for how you can leverage your podcast in the weeks leading up to a launch. Grab your calendar so you can start to plan ahead and visualize the steps you need to take to maximize the tim...2022-05-0421 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursWhat to Know About Running Facebook Ads for Your Podcast with Jenzaia DiMartileHow do you know when you’re ready to start using paid Facebook ads for your business or to promote your podcast? I’m so excited to welcome today’s guest, Jenzaia DiMartile, to talk all things Facebook ads. Even if you don’t think you’re ready for Facebook ads yet, you don’t want to miss this episode. Jenzaia shares vital information about the things you need to put into place that will prepare you for when you are ready to run ads and can greatly impact the effectiveness of your ads in the future. Join the wai...2022-04-2743 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursCan You Start a Podcast with a Small Audience?Is your Instagram following small? Is your email list non-existent? Do you have a podcast but worry that nobody is listening? This episode is for you! It is absolutely possible to have a successful podcast, even if you don’t have a huge audience already in place. In fact, that’s how I started my podcast 6 months ago, and it has already grown 4X! It’s easy to feel inadequate when you see people on Instagram with thousands and thousands of followers. You may find yourself wondering how big your audience needs to be before you can launch...2022-04-2024 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursWhy "Selling" On Your Podcast Doesn't Have to be HardHow do you feel about selling? Does it make you cringe just thinking about it or are you totally comfortable with it? One of the main reasons you even started your podcasting journey is because you want to help people and build relationships with your audience. But it’s also totally okay to acknowledge that you’d like your podcast to make you some money. In episode 28, we talked about 3 ways to monetize your podcast, including creating a paid community, getting paid sponsors, and my favorite option, being your own sponsor. If you have a business, that means you have...2022-04-1324 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursRepurposing Your Podcast Content on YouTube with Dee-Anna PippengerAre you hesitant about using YouTube as a podcaster? I understand! I love the audio format and have been very resistant to video podcasting. But after talking with today’s guest, I’m starting to see that podcasting and YouTube are really a match made in heaven! Dee-Anna Pippenger is the perfect person for our show today because she really understands the value of repurposing content. She has fallen in love with the YouTube platform and enjoys helping others make the leap into using video to enhance the content we’re already creating. I’m really excited about the...2022-04-0636 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs3 Ways to Monetize Your PodcastHow do you monetize your podcast? I recently sent out a survey to my audience, and this was one of the most common questions I received. Even if you don’t have a huge audience, it is possible to monetize your podcast. In today’s episode, I’ll give you 3 options for monetizing your podcast and help you determine which options will work best for you. From using paid subscriptions, to getting sponsors and being an affiliate, to being your own sponsor, this episode will give you a general overview of how these options work and what’s involv...2022-03-3026 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursWhy Rebecca Joyner Started her Podcast + Content Batching and Time Management TipsNever underestimate the power of having fun in your business. Today’s guest, Rebecca Joyner, has made it her goal this year to “Do what is fun.” She launched her podcast, Secondary Science Simplified in January of 2022 to support secondary science teachers and says, “It’s just fun for me. I have loved connecting with my audience…being able to communicate and serve them in a new way.” I love having guests on the show who have experience with podcasting and who can share how their shows are impacting their Teachers Pay Teachers businesses. In this episode, Rebecca shares...2022-03-2339 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursThe One Thing That Doubled my Podcast Downloads Last MonthI love sharing growth strategies with you, and there's something I did last month that doubled my average monthly podcast downloads and grew my email list. Tune in to hear what it is! Gain access to my private podcast, Guesting for Educators: https://podcastingforeducators.com/privatepodcast Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode26 PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @podcastingforeducators.This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators!2022-03-1611 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursA Quick Announcement on Spring Fling: A Virtual Conference for Teacherpreneurs (+ how to get your FREE ticket)Have you heard the news?! Spring Fling is coming next week, March 19-21, 2022. Spring Fling is hosted by Jamie of Basic Girl Teaches and is a virtual conference for teacherpreneurs. I'll be presenting along with so many other fantastic business owners. The line up is AMAZING, so you won't want to miss all of these presentations. You can grab your FREE ticket, or upgrade to the all-access pass, here: https://courses.basicgirlteaches.com/p/springfling2022/?affcode=378050_jrbohswm2022-03-1004 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursPodcast Guesting: Low Investment and High Return with Genevieve ChristiansonPodcast guesting is a largely untapped marketing strategy that is fun and doesn’t take up a lot of time or monetary investment, and it’s a great way to get visibility for your TpT store, or any business! Today I’m interviewing Genevieve Christianson, and we are diving into all things podcast guesting and podcast pitching. Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode25 PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @podcastingforeducators. 2022-03-0934 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursTop 3 Things to Know About Podcast SEO Within Listening AppsYou’ve heard of SEO, but did you know that podcast SEO is a totally separate thing? And it can definitely impact how many people you’re reaching with your show. When it comes to podcasting, I have two big pet peeves. One of them is the inconsistencies between listening platforms, and the second is the mystery and lack of searchability within the podcast apps, like Apple and Spotify. There is a lot confusion in the podcasting world around what is and isn't searchable within podcast listening apps, and each one is a little bit different. In today...2022-03-0225 min
Methods CaféS1E3 - Qualitative v Quantitative Approaches - Interview with Dr Joe Whittaker and Dr Kamil YilmazHello and welcome to the Methods Café, a podcast series focusing on socio-legal research, brought to you by researchers at Swansea University, plus guests.In S1E3 Sara interviews Dr Joe Whittaker and Dr Kamil Yilmaz, about the distinction between qualitative and quantitative approaches and methods.To find out more about Joe’s work and connect with him, find him on twitter at @CTProject_JWTo learn about Kamil’s work and connect, you’ll find him on twitter at @YilmazKml The intro music is the track Last Bar Guests - Remastered by Lobo Loco (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) This podcast is distributed under t...2022-02-2422 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursUsing ClickUp to Automate Your Podcast Process with Kaci AckermanOne of the main reasons so many people stop podcasting after they’ve started is that it becomes too much for them to manage. It’s so important to have systems and routines set in place for your podcast so that you can keep up with it from week to week. I love featuring guests who can really help you make your systems more efficient and save you time every single week when it comes to your podcast. Today we are joined by Kaci Ackerman. Kaci is a dental office manager, turned certified online business manager and Click...2022-02-2336 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursProactive Podcast Planning: Summer Content EditionWhy should you be thinking about podcast planning for the summer months ahead of time? In this episode, you’ll learn WHY it’s a good idea to leverage this time to build new buzz around your podcast, and 5 fun ways to do it. Grab my summer planning spreadsheet: https://podcastingforeducators.com/summerplanning Head to the show notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode22 PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @podcastingforeducators. 2022-02-1614 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursAm I Providing TOO Much Free Value on my Podcast?Are you giving away too much for free? You may worry that you’re giving away too much value in your podcast or in other parts of your business, like Instagram or blog posts. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my opinion on this topic. Your thoughts are valid and can be rooted in the fear that someone will copy your free work or that your audience will always expect free content from you and will never support you by paying for your resources. Providing valuable, free content is good and necessary to build trust with your au...2022-02-0915 min
School of Sellers: TPT Strategies, Tips, + Seller StoriesEp 79: Podcasting for TpT Sellers (With Guest Sara Whittaker)Content creation is a must for any TpT seller. Podcasting is an increasingly attractive option for many online business owners. Today we welcome Sara Whittaker from Podcasting for Educators shares all of the need-to-know information for any seller considering a podcast. Sara is also going to dive a bit deeper into your options for a private podcast and how that differs from a traditional podcast. Mentioned in this episode:Join The FB & IG Ads for Listbuilding Bootcamp at https://283731--heartsoulhustle.thrivecart.com/jan25-fb-ig-ads-bootcamp/2022-02-0229 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursHow to Simplify IG Reels Creation for Your Podcast with Chynell MooreLove them or hate them, Instagram reels can be a fantastic way to repurpose content from your podcast episodes while reaching the largest number of people for free. I love giving you actionable steps that you can use to grow your podcast audience, and this episode is all about how you can repurpose your podcast content using reels. Today’s guest is Chynell Moore, and she shares tips for making reel creation feel doable, even for those who are extremely camera shy. Chynell is all about marketing strategies that don’t take a lot of time and will...2022-02-0253 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursI Recorded a Guest Interview That I Don't Want to Air - What do I do?Picture this. You just recorded a guest interview, but it didn't go the way you hoped it would. You're not feeling good about putting it out for your audience. Yikes. What do you do?! This doesn't happen very often, but it's good to be prepared for if it does. I'm sharing 3 possible solutions to this problem in today's episode! >>>Download Your FREE Guest Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61e1da236758a3ddd643f3af2022-01-2711 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs7 Tips for Great Guest InterviewsSo you’ve booked a guest for your show…now what? In episode 18, we talked about creating an automated scheduling process, where to find guests, and how to reach out to them. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, be sure to go back and check it out. Now that you know how to book guests, it’s time to continue the conversation and focus on how to host a great interview. In today’s episode, I’m sharing tips for what to do before, during, and after the interview to make sure both you and your gue...2022-01-2618 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursBooking the Right Guests for Your Podcast: Who, Why, and HowI get questions all the time from podcasts hosts about having guests on their shows. Some of the questions include: Where do you find good guests? Is there a process to follow? How should I schedule my interviews? As a solo host, you may feel overwhelmed with the booking process or the technical aspects of having a guest on your show. Like other aspects of podcasting, once you have a streamlined process in place, everything is so much easier. In today’s episode, I will share how having guests on your show can enhance your content and ad...2022-01-1922 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs3 Suggestions for Setting Data-Driven Podcast GoalsAre you setting goals for your podcast? If your show isn't growing as quickly as you want it to, don't worry! There are realistic ways to set goals for your show to grow over time. In this episode I'm sharing how to use your podcast analytics to create attainable goals for your show. One of my favorite ways to grow your podcast audience is by guesting on other podcasts. In February, I'll be hosting a free 5-day bootcamp on the step-by-step process of becoming a guest on another show. Join the waitlist here: https://podcastingforeducators.com/bootcampwaitlist SHOW NOTES: podcastingforeducators.c...2022-01-1218 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursUsing a Private Podcast to Level up Your Online Course or Membership with Dr. Lindsay Padilla of Hello AudioHave you heard of private podcasting? There are so many ways to use private podcasting to maximize your content...from making an online course or membership more accessible for your audience to increasing the amount of content that your audience actually consumes and more! Dr. Lindsay Padilla is an ex-community college professor who accidentally started a business while on the tenure track. Now, as the CEO and co-founder of the Hello Audio software, which takes your content and creates private audio feeds to make learning on the go much easier for your people, Lindsay challenges online industry...2022-01-0544 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursWhich Podcast Metrics Should I Be Tracking?How do you set goals for your podcast? As we enter into 2022, it's important to reflect on the year you've had with your show and use that information to help set goals for the new year. There are several stats you can use to reflect on your show so you can be confident you are setting goals that will have a big impact. In this episode, I share which numbers you should be looking at to get the best information. While it's important to learn to use the stats to collect information, it's just as important not...2021-12-2926 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursReenergize Your Podcast for the New Year (or Anytime!)How do you feel about change? Change can be hard. Routines and predictability bring comfort and security. But change is actually a good thing. When it comes to your podcast, a little change here and there can breathe new life into your show so you can make an even greater impact on the people you serve. In today's episode, I'm sharing 6 quick and simple ideas that can reenergize your podcast. Even making just one simple change can make your show feel fresh and new. I'd love to hear about the changes you're planning to make as we go into this...2021-12-2216 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursLaunching a Podcast to Level up Your Business and Connect with Teachers in a New Way with Megan PolkWondering how you can get your audience involved in your podcast episodes? Today's guest has some awesome ideas on how to do just that! Megan Polk is a Literacy Specialist, Owner of The Literacy Dive, and Host of The Literacy Dive Podcast. It's no surprise, she has a passion for literacy and helping students close literacy gaps. She loves to connect with teachers on Instagram and through her podcast. She enjoys sharing her craft and techniques with the hopes of making the job of teaching literacy way easier. In today's episode, Megan shares about her...2021-12-1542 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursCreating a Streamlined Podcast Workflow That Works For YOUAre you in danger of podfade? It's pretty common, and it happens when a podcast just fades away. One of the main reasons podfade happens is that podcasters don't have systems in place to make their podcasting as simple as possible so they can consistently create content that connects with their audience. Does this sound like you: You're doing everything by yourself and your podcast is getting pushed to the side. You aren't intentionally planning ahead, and you're scrambling from week to week to get episodes out. You don't have systems in place to keep yourself organized a...2021-12-0824 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursThe Top Ways to Promote Your Podcast on Pinterest with Pinterest Strategist, Chelsea HallWhen it comes to Pinterest in the teacherpreneur space, I think it’s safe to say that there is a love/hate relationship going on. With ever-changing updates and big competition, it can be frustrating to keep up with. Regardless of all that, there’s no doubt that it is a powerful platform for your business...and your podcast! Pinterest is not my area of specialty, so I am bringing in a Pinterest expert, Chelsea Hall. Chelsea crams so much amazing advice into thirty minutes, and with new features like idea pins, there’s so many ways that yo...2021-12-0132 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs5 Podcasting Predictions for 2022 with Lauren WrightonAs 2021 winds down, I can’t wait to see which new advancements pop up in podcasting in 2022. Today on the show, I’m chatting with Lauren Wrighton all about the podcasting trends that we predict (and hope) to see in the near future! We talk about how to bridge the gap between podcast listening apps and social media, as well as some of the major improvements that could be made within podcast directories. Lauren Wrighton is a podcast strategist and producer. She is the founder of the Podcast Manager Program, where she uses her expertise in p...2021-11-2355 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs5 Stress-Free Ways to Prep Your Podcast for the Holiday SeasonTurn on the Hallmark channel, make some hot chocolate, and light that candle, because THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE (or at least they will be soon)! The last thing I want you to be worrying about around the holidays is how you'll fit in a last minute podcast episode. I'm giving you five ideas on how you can prep your podcast for the holidays before December even arrives! SHOW NOTES: podcastingforeducators.com/episode92021-11-1713 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursWhat to Know About Setting Up Your Host and Submitting Your Show | Launch SeriesThis launch series has been updated and moved to a FREE private podcast. You can access this series and the workbook at podcastingforeducators.com/launchguide.Join the Podcasting for Educators Prep School2021-11-1000 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursHow Rachel Davis Uses her Podcast to Repurpose Content and Support School CounselorsSomething I hear a lot from my clients is that podcasting has become one of their most favorite parts of their business. Our guest today, Rachel Davis, agrees! Rachel shares her story of getting started with podcasting, how she repurposes her podcast episodes, and how it helps build strong relationships with her audience. Rachel is the counselor and curriculum designer behind Bright Futures Counseling with a top-rated school counseling podcast, School Counseling Simplified, and an engaged online community. She writes a blog for school counselors and is passionate about helping school counselors increase their impact and advocate...2021-11-0329 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursPlanning Your Podcast Music, Trailer, Intro, and Outro | Launch SeriesThis launch series has been updated and moved to a FREE private podcast. You can access this series and the workbook at podcastingforeducators.com/launchguide.Join the Podcasting for Educators Prep School2021-10-2700 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online EntrepreneursSetting Up Your Recording Space + Tech Recommendations|Launch SeriesThis launch series has been updated and moved to a FREE private podcast. You can access this series and the workbook at podcastingforeducators.com/launchguide.2021-10-2000 min