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Sane and Simple PodcastingWhat steps are involved in making a podcast? Here's my full process.❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephCreating a podcast is so much more than just RECORD, EDIT, PUBLISH. And when you know what steps you need to make and promote your podcast, you can plan your time better and develop better systems that suit YOUR life, YOUR project and so on. Here are some workflows I've used and why they work for me. Support the show✨ Have a few specific questions? Book a micro consult call here: zcal.co/coff...2025-03-2012 minSane and Simple PodcastingAre you deleting too much from your podcast episodes?❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephPodcast editing needs to be more than sound clean up or adding an intro and outro. We need to pay attention and give respect to the emotions IN the words that are being said. Here are some ways to do that. Support the show✨ Have a few specific questions? Book a micro consult call here: zcal.co/coffeelikemedia/parkbenchsession✨ Want to do a deeper dive into your podcast YouTube channel's growth, w...2025-03-0610 minSane and Simple PodcastingThe BEST Way to Attract More Listeners with ChatGPT's Help❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephNever ask ChatGPT to do your work for you. Cringe. Instead, ask it to do things you suck at. For example, today's live is where I'll show you how I used it to work on my podcast chapter SEO and YouTube chapter formatting. Doing this increases audience attraction, which is what we're all here for, right?Video optimized in this LIVE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5CjNlRdWTMSupport the show...2025-02-2005 minSane and Simple PodcastingWhat are 3 ways to get more podcast listeners❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephYou put a lot of time into making your podcast so don't stop before you share it enough. Sharing your podcast is so much more than just a link so join me today for a quick vertical live on YouTube where I'll break down how to get more listeners from tweaking these 3 things:1. your podcast name2. how you share your episodes3. where your podcast is availablePodnews directory of many places to s...2025-02-0607 minSane and Simple PodcastingDo motion and static podcast YouTube channels grow the same way?❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephPodcasting on YouTube is different than being a YouTuber and this is even more true for people with static image YT channels for their podcast. That's why I'm doing these motion versus static image case studies: because I want to know WHAT not IF static image podcast channels can help grow our audiences. ✨ Opus Clips: Tool I use to make my YT shortshttps://www.opus.pro/?via=coffeelikeSuppor...2025-01-2311 minSane and Simple PodcastingWorkflow tip to make your podcast life so much easier❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephI'm in the middle of the Mel Robbin's "The Let Them Theory" book and WHOA is is relevant for our podcast workflow. I'll explain how! It's a massive timesaver. The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbinshttps://amzn.to/40QLzmqSupport the show✨ Have a few specific questions? Book a micro consult call here: zcal.co/coffeelikemedia/parkbenchsession✨ Want to do a deeper dive into your podcast YouTube channel's...2025-01-0906 minSane and Simple PodcastingWhat Makes a Podcast REALLY Successful?❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephAre you really seeing the full picture of your podcast, or just checking download numbers? Looking at both downloads and engagement stats gives a better idea of what’s working—how many people are listening and how much they actually care. It’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the connection. Otherwise, you might as well be podcasting into the void—and even the void isn’t leaving comments!😋 FREE COMPANION GUIDES are available the T...2024-12-2015 minSane and Simple PodcastingPodcast workflow and confidence❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephHas creating your podcast ever stressed you out? April shares how she found herself overwhelmed by spending hours editing every episode, agonizing over details, and struggling to keep up with her publication schedule. By working with Steph, she was able to relax, reprioritize and build her podcasting confidence so that she could enjoy her creative process again. They also talk about this transformation and how it manifested in April's non-podcasting life as well. Implementing some of thes...2024-12-0521 minSane and Simple PodcastingHow to talk through your audience growth planning❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephAre you someone who talks to process ideas? This conversation explores how voice messages, especially on platforms like WhatsApp, can be a powerful coaching tool. They can provide timely feedback to help podcasters refine their skills while building confidence in their content. In this conversation, we share how we've been been using WhatsApp for audience growth coaching as well as how you can build a similar audience growth session with a podcasting peer. Episode menti...2024-11-2127 minSane and Simple PodcastingWhat do you want your podcast listeners to do after listening?❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephYou probably have a vision for what you’d love your listeners to do after they listen to your podcast episode—maybe it’s subscribing to your newsletter, sharing the episode with a friend, or another simple, meaningful action. But if you’re feeling a little shy, worried about being pushy, or uncertain if it’ll put them off, here’s the truth: you’ll never know unless you actually ask! In this coaching session, I’m guidi...2024-11-0718 min
Official National Podcast Post MonthAnd So It Begins 1/30In the first episode for the Official 2024 National Podcast Post Month podcast, we set the stage for what to expect this month. This episode also features insights from podcast pros and industry experts: Stephanie Fuccio, Todd Cochrane, and Sam Sethi. Get ready for your podcasting adventure!
Featured Guests:
“Keep it very simple. Know that week three is going to kick your butt…and know that week four will be the opposite of week three…the breakthroughs that you can have during the month are phenomenal.” – Stephanie Fuccio, Podcast Marketer & Manager, Coffeelike Media
“Don’t be plastic...2024-11-0105 min
Official National Podcast Post Month 2024 PodcastAnd So It Begins 1/30
In the first episode for the Official 2024 National Podcast Post Month podcast, we set the stage for what to expect this month. This episode also features insights from podcast pros and industry experts: Stephanie Fuccio, Todd Cochrane, and Sam Sethi. Get ready for your podcasting adventure!
Featured Guests:
“Keep it very simple. Know that week three is going to kick your butt…and know that week four will be the opposite of week three…the breakthroughs that you can have during the month are phenomenal.” – Stephanie Fuccio, Podcast Marketer & Manager, Coffeelike Media
“Don’t be plastic...2024-11-0105 minSane and Simple PodcastingThe Power Of Emotions In Social Media Storytelling❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephStorytelling is like cooking. Certain elements need to go into the experience at different times for things to taste good. This is true in creating podcast episode and in our social media posts about these episodes. Here's how I helped April from Door Key Podcast, our special guest this season, reorder a social media post with this action first method. ✨Tandem Audience Growth Coaching Program (the one on one coaching I'm demonstrating this season...2024-10-2414 min
Podcasting PeopleBehind The Show: Stephanie FuccioBehind The Show is a part of Podcasting People - you're in the right place!Stephanie Fuccio, a podcast marketing and strategy consultant, joins producer Gareth to share her insights on the tools and techniques that help podcasters sound more authentic in their content. With a focus on embracing technology and experimenting with new platforms like YouTube and OpusClip, Steph emphasises the importance of being personable rather than overly professional in podcasting. They discuss the evolution of her business from podcast editing to providing marketing strategies tailored for creators, highlighting how adaptability is key in the ever-changing...2024-10-2333 minSane and Simple PodcastingHow to talk to all 3 podcast audiences on social media❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephWhat if your social media posts could attract new listeners while deepening connections with your current audience and fellow creators? In this episode of Podcast to Connect, the hosts break down strategies to engage three key groups—new listeners, loyal fans, and content creators—across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Special guest April from Door Key Podcast shares her insights on tailoring content for each group, adjusting for tone and style on different platforms. As you crea...2024-10-1018 minSane and Simple PodcastingHow Can A Podcast Benefit Your Business? Celebrate International Podcast Day With Us!❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephAre you getting the most out of your business podcast? In celebration of International Podcast Day, I've asked 7 solo business owners what the impact and surprises have been for their podcast. From bookkeepers to coaches, .Net specialists and more. They are in different parts of the world running different businesses but one thing is for sure, there were more benefits and surprises in their podcasting journey than they expected. 🤯 Kick start y...2024-10-0148 minSane and Simple PodcastingPolish your podcast brand to grow your audience❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephMaking sure your podcast’s online presence is consistent is key to attracting and keeping the right audience. In this episode, I walk April through an Online Presence Audit for her Door Key (history) Podcast, checking out platforms like Facebook, Substack, and Instagram to see if her branding matches up across the board. By branding, I mean making sure the way she talks about the podcast is the same everywhere. Where and how you share your show d...2024-09-2630 minSane and Simple PodcastingContent Vs. Personality: What Makes Your Podcast Stand Out?❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephYes, yes, it's our voices but let's zoom out more than that. A podcast is a small piece of a wonderful network of online tentacles that help us find people for our business and/or community. The audio is one part of this and so are the social media posts and other outreach we do. In this episode April and I dig into what makes her podcast, Door Key Podcast, different than other history podcasts. Knowing thes...2024-09-1222 minSane and Simple PodcastingAudience growth injection for podcasts in season 3❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephWe're focusing on audience growth with a peak into a very special new program. I'll be joined by April from Door Key Podcast to look at how a podcast is so much more than meets the eye. Here's an overview of the season that starts this week!Door Key Podcast: https://doorkey.buzzsprout.com/ 🪐 Want more audience growth tips? https://podcasttoconnect.substack.com/ Podcasting Tools: These are products I adore s...2024-09-0903 minSane and Simple PodcastingAdd podcast metadata for audience growth❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephMetadata is the text attached to your audio as well as near it when it’s published. Making sure your metadata is there AND accurate is a simple way to increase your podcast’s chances of getting found when listeners go digging around for new podcasts to listen to. Here are 5 metadata pieces that many people forget to add to their episodes. Okay 4, and 1 reminder to get social media followers converted to listeners more. All of th...2024-07-2615 minSane and Simple PodcastingLazy ways to grow your audience❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephThe best way to learn how to do something well is to give it to someone who is lazy. The thing is, an ambitious person can make any quick task super long and complicated. We do NOT want that. You want to do quick, effective things that can attract the right listeners to your podcast, right? Here are 5 ways to do just that.Support the show✨ Have a few spec...2024-07-2312 minSane and Simple PodcastingAudience growth is only the beginning❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephIs audience growth really your biggest podcast goal OR is there a bigger networking desire nestled in your podcast outreach? For me it’s the latter and that’s why I love connecting over content conversations. In this episode I’ll show you how I network after an online event to make one-on-one connections. Building these one-on-one connections can do more than just grow your audience, they can grow your network as a whole in a conten...2024-07-1811 minSane and Simple Podcasting3 ways to be more YOU online❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephHey, I’ll admit it, I’m socially awkward. And this is the very reason I can share with you ways to be less so online, cause I’ve worked through my awkwardness there. Don’t ask me about IRL situations, lol. 🍉 Don't forget to enter our FREE podcast audit contest this month:ENTER here: https://forms.gle/tRihnyYMQSPesYXb7 🍉Support the show✨ Have a few specific questions? Book a micro consult...2024-07-1610 minSane and Simple PodcastingGive your existing listeners some love❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephHow much attention do you pay to your existing listeners in your episodes, show notes and on social media? Yup, don't feel bad, most of us are driven to grow our podcast by talking to new listeners but we need to rebalance things, right? Here are a few powerful tips on how to do that. 🍉 Don't forget to enter our FREE podcast audit contest this month: https://www.stephfuccio.com/ 🍉Support the show2024-07-1211 minSane and Simple PodcastingThank people publicly when they help you grow your podcast audience❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephWhen someone does something nice for you, you thank them, right? Sometimes you do it in public so many people can know the good work they do. Well, this simple gesture can be done online as well. Not in a gross, manipulative way but in a "wow, look at them" kind of way. I won't lie, you'll get some exposure too but if you follow how I do it, it can be a genuine gesture of "hey...2024-07-1011 minSane and Simple Podcastingfollow the life of your podcast social media posts❤️ Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, StephPosting on social media is easy enough but do you go back to these posts to see what notifications you missed? to engage with your followers that likes, shared, and maybe commented on your post? Wah ha ha, this is something most people miss because posting more, more, more is part of the social media grind. Stop the grind and pause, go back and engage. Here's how. Support the show✨ Have a f...2024-07-0509 min