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Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachAre You Using the Wrong Podcast Format? Here’s How to Fix ItBOOK A FREE PODCAST COACHING CALL NOW! Get on Tim's Calendar here: https://calendly.com/timwohlberg Choosing the wrong podcast format could be costing you leads and listeners. Here’s how to pick a format that actually grows your business. Your podcast format might seem like a small decision, but it’s a big one, especially if your podcast is part of your marketing strategy. In this episode, I walk you through why choosing a podcast format by default (usually the interview style) can cost you big time—and how to choose...2025-04-0106 min

Seek Go Create - The Leadership Journey for Christian Entrepreneurs and Faith-Driven LeadersThe Rapture, the Antichrist, Israel and Other End Time Delusions with Steve WohlbergHave you ever wondered how ancient prophecies and biblical symbols might relate to today's world events? In this episode of Seek Go Create, we delve deep into the mysteries of Revelation with guest Steve Wohlberg, exploring contentious topics like the Antichrist, America's role in prophecy, and the true interpretation of end-time events. Whether you're puzzled by biblical symbolism or curious about the intersection of faith and current affairs, this conversation promises intriguing insights and thought-provoking revelations. Tune in to discover what history, scripture, and prophecy might unveil about our future."Interpreting scripture requires humility and setting aside preconceived...2024-11-111h 11

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance Coach215 How AI is Threatening Your Podcast ROI (and What to do About It)Is AI threatening your podcast’s visibility? Find out how to stay ahead (and findable). Search engines are changing, with AI-generated answers often superseding website recommendations. What does this mean for your podcast’s SEO and organic reach? If your podcast has been a major contributor to your website’s SEO, this shift could impact your visibility and growth. But don’t panic – there are strategies you can implement right now to adapt and thrive. In this episode, discover: Why AI-generated responses are becoming the new norm in search engines. How to leverag...2024-08-0606 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance Coach190 Should You Start A Podcast for Your Personal BrandIf you've got a personal brand, having a podcast is like adding rocket fuel to your brand's growth. But hold on, even if you're rocking a podcast already, there's gold in this episode for you too. Freelancers and service-based businesses, you're not left out – dive in, because I'm about to reveal the ultimate ways a podcast can transform your brand's destiny. First things first, let's set the stage. When I say "personal brand," I'm talking about that business driven by the magnetic force of one person – that's you! Your expertise, your flair, your values – they're the foundation of you...2023-08-2206 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachThe Most Important Question to Ask About Your Podcast GoalsThis might be the most important question for podcast success: to what end? As a podcast coach, I’ve met with hundreds of podcasters and many are stumped when asked about their podcast goals. They often believe the main goal of their podcast is to get more downloads, but I looooove to challenge that thinking by asking what the end result of those downloads is. While downloads matter to some extent, they're just the first step toward achieving bigger, more business-building goals like more website traffic, leads, and sales. By fixating on downloads, podcasters are measuring the wr...2023-02-2105 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhat's the Most Effective Time in a Podcast Episode to Do a Promo?Where do you put your promo? Are you asking for something right out of the gate? Do you like to sneak it in the middle? Or are you closing with your CTA? There are a lot of opinions about the best placement of your call to action and in this episode, I’m going to challenge you to shake things up a bit. Now, I’m not a fan of hearing a call to action right off the top. I mean, come on man, I just got here and you’re already asking me to do some...2022-06-2805 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachMy Top 5 Podcast Marketing Tips to Grow Your AudienceSo, the whole build it and they will come podcasting approach hasn’t quite panned out. I hate to be the one to break it to you but in a sea of podcasts, you’re going to have to put some signals out if you want to be found. And that means marketing! It’s one of the key elements of podcasting that I focus on even though a lot of podcasters think it has nothing to do with podcasting. I disagree. If you don’t market your podcast, you won’t have listeners. If you don’t ha...2021-11-0206 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachDo You Need a Podcast Editor (and How to Find a Good One)?We get it. You’re capable. You learned how to edit your podcast and that’s great. But, ask yourself should you be editing your podcast? Or, should you hire a podcast editor? And, how do you hire the right editor? How much does a podcast editor cost? There are a lot of questions that come up anytime someone considers hiring an editor. They are similar questions that come up when a new podcaster thinks about hiring an editor. And they’re good questions. Before we dive into these important questions, let’s tackle the elephant...2021-10-1907 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhat the Heck is a 'Podcast Producer' (and Do I Need One)?You’ve probably heard of a producer. And, you probably know that there are a lot of different types of producers - especially in the world of media. You have an executive producer, a line producer, a technical producer, an associate producer… the list goes on. But, have you heard of a podcast producer? In this episode, I explain what a podcast producer does and if you might need one for your podcast. The first thing we need to clear up is the job of a podcast producer. I could be a real ass here and sa...2021-10-0505 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhat's a Podcast Coach (and Why Should You Hire One)?Hello, I’m a podcast coach. A what? A Podcast Coach. Well, what the hell is a podcast coach? This conversation doesn’t happen as much now as it used to but that doesn’t mean people aren’t wondering about it. And if they’re podcasters, they are often also thinking, ‘Do I need a podcast coach?’ (And sometimes they should be thinking that, but they aren’t) Well since you asked (or didn’t but wanted to), let me break it down for you. What is a Podcast...2021-09-2107 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachTop 3 Mistakes to Avoid with Podcast Episode TitlesTell me if this sounds familiar. Someone recommends a new podcast so you check it out. You open it up and start to scan the different titles looking for something that sounds interesting. This is a common experience that almost every podcast listener has had. What happens next? It could go one of two ways: They click on an episode and listen They decide nothing looks interesting and leave By now, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what is driving their action. It’s your titles, dum-dum! ...2021-09-0705 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachThe Number 1 Sign Your Podcast is Too Self-ServingA Big Get. That’s what people in radio call landing an interview with a big name celebrity or a hard to nail-down politician. But, sometimes, that ‘big get’ is all about ego instead of being about serving the listener. Sometimes, that big name has no place on your show. Sometimes, you need to say no to ‘the big get.’ You might be thinking this has nothing to do with your podcast. But, if you have guests on your show, then it absolutely does. Because the criteria we used to determine if a guest belongs on the show (big...2021-08-2407 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow Going Local Can Increase Your Podcast Impact Niching your podcast to increase your impact is no longer a secret strategy. But, have you ever considered going local as a way to niche down? Forget the world wide web - get traction where you live by creating a podcast that has a distinct place in the world. I know, I know. Exiting the global stage to shine on a smaller local stage seems like the opposite of growth. But, it does work. Let me give you an example. Take a real estate agent with a podcast. This agent could talk all about negotiating a d...2021-08-1005 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachVideo or Podcast? Which is the Most Effective Form of Marketing?You’re a podcaster but should you also be a video-creator? I can’t tell you how many times I talk to podcasters about podcasting and the question of video comes up. It seems like lately, more and more new podcasters are planning to include video either as a version of the show or to promote the show. I’ve got big news for you - they’re on to something! Far too many entrepreneurs and small business owners ask the question ‘video or podcast?’ when it comes to their marketing efforts. The mistake is that it should...2021-07-2705 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachPreparing is Caring (and Builds Authority) When it Comes to PodcastsWhat if you showed up for a dinner party only to watch the host scramble to figure out what to make for dinner? Would that make you feel comfortable? Like a wanted guest? Or would it make you feel like they cared so little about you that they couldn’t be bothered to put something in the oven before you got there? Unless your host is your dimwit cousin, the answer is probably the latter. You would not be impressed. Things would be awkward. And, dare I say, you’d think twice about accepting an invitation from this...2021-07-1303 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachIs Your Lack of Mic Awareness Putting Your Podcast in Danger?So, you think you’re pretty hot on the mic? Well, I’ve got news for you. Mic skills go beyond knowing where to place the mic. So, let’s say you’re all up to speed on proper mic placement. You know, you’re 2 - 3 inches away. The mic is pointing to the corner of your mouth, and you’re talking past it (not straight into it, but past it so you don’t have any p’s popping). And, we’re assuming the proper mic is selected in your recording software and that you’re seeing the prop...2021-06-2905 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhat's the Best Way to Start Strong Every Podcast Episode?Have you ever noticed that things are a little bumpy out of the gate when you turn that mic on? Well, if you have, you are in good company. Some of the best radio voices need time to warm up, to get into the groove of the read. In this episode, I’m going to share a trick that the pros use to combat the sleepy-start. This is a trick I use and one that I used to use when I was directing top voice-talent. And, it’s dead simple. Ready? 2021-06-1504 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachIs Apple Podcast Subscriptions a Good Idea?The podcast world is always evolving and it raises a lot of questions. Almost instantly after Apple Podcasts sent out a notification about their new subscription service, emails started flooding my inbox. My podcast host clients were filled with questions like: Is Apple going to start charging people to listen to my podcast!?! Should I be charging people for my podcast!?! How can you be so sexy and be a kick-ass podcast coach at the same time!?! That last one had nothing to do with Apple’s email but I get that...2021-06-0105 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy Your Podcast Growth Strategy Needs to be CustomYou have a podcast growth strategy right? You know that plan you have for attracting an audience full of your ideal customers? Here’s the problem, most podcasters either don’t have a growth strategy or they are borrowing pieces of other people’s growth plans. Or worse, they suffer from fomo when they hear about other podcasters getting big download numbers. They beg for their secret with a desperate hope that there is some kind of cookie cutter plan they can follow for quick and easy success. Stop the insanity! And, check...2021-05-1806 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow Upspeak is Compromising your Podcast AuthorityAre you compromising your authority just by how you present your information? You might be if you do this one thing? And I hear a lot of people doing it? I’m not going to mince words, it drives me crazy? Imagine if every sentence you wrote had a question mark on the end (like I did above). It would be pretty hard to accept that person as a confident expert in their field, right? You’d have to doubt whether they actually know anything if they are even questioning themselves. This is what y...2021-05-0405 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Get Way Better Audio from your Podcast Guest**Jerk-Alert** Fair warning… in this episode, I share 5 things you should be doing to ensure you get the best possible audio from guests on your show … but I can’t promise I’ll be nice about it. Here’s what happens all the time. Podcasters focus on their own audio quality (and they should). They get the best mic they can, they pad out their room, they drape themselves in blankets… they go to extreme lengths to make sure they sound great for their listener. Awesome. But then they let gue...2021-04-2016 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachIt's Time Rebrand Your Podcast. How to Change Your Show Name“Are you aware of the connection of your show name to rape culture?” That was a question I got in an email a few months ago and it stopped me dead in my tracks. Now, I’m not going to pretend that my old show name, Just the Tip was innocent. While it was an exact description of the premise of my show -- just the tip you need to improve your podcast -- I knew there was some sexual innuendo in there. It’s a phrase I grew up with and never really considered it too of...2021-04-0607 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance Coach5 Key Changes to the Podcast World that You Need to KnowThe world of podcasting is constantly changing and it can be tough to keep up. In fact, there’s so much change, you might be tempted to just ignore most of these miniscule shifts. Well, I don’t blame you but there are a few key changes coming that are worth paying attention to. In fact, there are a few that are important enough that you might want to change one of the things you probably say EVERY episode. Since I want to help you avoid getting sucked into the vortex of podcast news, I’ve done...2021-03-2309 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachRule #1: Make It Easy to Subscribe to Your PodcastI want to subscribe to your podcast. It seems like a simple thing. It should be a simple thing. I can’t tell you how many times I go to a podcasters website eager to check out their show. I love what I’m hearing and I think, ‘oh boy, I can’t wait to subscribe!’ And then, it happens. I’m looking for the button. The one that is going to take me to my podcast listening app of choice. I’m ready to click that big, juicy button and be a regular weekly download for you...2021-03-0904 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Avoid Sending the Worst Podcast Pitch EverGetting on other peoples podcasts is one of the most effective ways to promote your show and reach a new audience. It’s the number one thing I coach my clients to do when they are looking to grow their audience and increase their downloads. But there is a right and a WRONG way to go hunting for an invitation. In this episode, I share a recent letter that I got asking to be on my show (which they claimed to love and listen to all the time). If you’re a fan of my show t...2021-02-2307 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachThree Reasons Great Podcasters Want to Have a Pen HandyWhen we talk about tools to make you a better podcaster, you probably think about mics and mixers. Well, there’s one tool you want to have in your tool kit and it’s one that I never podcast without. The mighty pen. I know, I know, nobody uses a pen anymore because we’re always typing and texting. Well, there are three good reasons for you to go old-school and embrace the pen as an essential podcaster tool. (Kids, a pen is a device that us old people used to use to communicate. We would us...2021-02-0904 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWant Amazing Interview Skills? Take a Lesson from Larry KingWe lost a broadcast legend. Larry King was most known for his 25-year run on CNN hosting Larry King LIVE but podcasters can learn a lot from him - especially if you interview guests on your show. In this episode, I explore a few of the lessons podcasters can learn from the late, great Larry King. Time Magazine called Larry the master of the mic. TV Guide crowned him “the most remarkable talk show host on TV, ever". In my decades in radio, Larry was an interviewer gold standard that...2021-01-2605 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhat are Podcast Themes and Do You Really Need Them?Does your podcast have themes buckets? Breaking News: it needs them! “Uh, Coach, what’s a podcast theme?” So glad you asked, Billy. A podcast theme is where you place the topics of your show. It’s a grouping of topics or, if you come from the world of blogs, categories. Basically - it’s a way to organize your show content into specific groups. And the reason it’s so critical to your show’s survival is because they can keep you from making a bad decision. You know...2021-01-1207 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy Every Podcaster Needs to Abandon Zoom for InterviewsAt the time of recording, we’re still in the thick of that damn pandemic and pretty much everyone is ready to get to a post-zoom-meeting world. So, I’m sure today’s tip is going to come as a welcome suggestion - get the hell off Zoom. Sorry, this is not a ‘get out of Zoom free’ card and you can’t use me to get out of marathon work meetings or awkward family gatherings via Zoom. (oh, what the hell - go ahead, what do I care!) But, I’m really only talking abo...2020-12-2906 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachIs it Worth Starting a Podcast for Your Business?When people hear I’m a podcast coach they want to know, ‘is it worth starting a podcast for my business?’. The answer is: maybe. Timing is everything and it totally depends on where you are in your business development. In this week’s episode, I cover when to start a podcast for your business - and when NOT to start a podcast for your business. So, should you start a podcast for your business? Here is question number one in figuring that out. Are you actually a business? I’...2020-12-1505 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachThe Interview Technique Every Podcaster Needs to KnowYour interview is too long. I mean, it’s waaaay longer than your normal interviews. This has happened for one of two reasons: You lost control of your guest and let them run rampant with your show (see episode 63 How to Save Your Podcast from Hijackers). You were so caught up in the moment with your amazingly interesting guest that you lost track of time. Either way - you’ve failed your listener! Yep, I said it. You stopped thinking about your audience and now you expect them to su...2020-12-0105 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy You Should Have Powerful Podcast Show NotesAre you phoning it in when it comes to your show notes? Stop! Don’t underestimate the value of podcast show notes. They’re not just something you ‘have’ to fill in when you upload! If you’ve ever listened to my show before then you know that I’m a HUGE proponent for serving your listener. And, hellur, show notes are all about serving your listener. But, ahem, don’t tell anyone, they also serve you and your business - if you do them right. What are Show Notes? A l...2020-11-1707 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhat Too Many New Podcasters Waste Their Energy OnWhere do new podcasters waste their energy and where should they put their energy when starting a podcast? This excellent question was sent in by podcaster, Andrew Petty of Andrew Petty is Dying. Thanks for asking. My response is simple - how instead of why. Hmmm… I guess that’s a bit confusing. Here’s what I mean. Too many podcasters decide they have a great idea for a show and then spend the next 3 months trying to figure out the best equipment and process for getting a podcast out there. Newsf...2020-11-0306 min

Podcast Interview MasteryDeveloping a Listener-Centric Mindset for Interview Success with Tim WohlbergFREE E-book on How to Start Your Own Epic Podcast: https://bit.ly/FREEPodcastGuide (https://dedicated-trailblazer-5633.ck.page/ee938004ef) Check Out the Podcast Mastery Course Here: http://bit.ly/PodcastMasteryCourse (http://bit.ly/PodcastMasteryCourse) SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Z9cg6R (https://apple.co/2Z9cg6R) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3i37kIa (https://spoti.fi/3i37kIa) Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3istnrU (https://bit.ly/3istnrU) Stitcher Radio: https://bit.ly/3bU156Z (https://bit.ly/3bU156Z) YouTube: http://bit.ly/2mgfCnV (http://bit.ly/2mgfCnV) BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 1 – Learn how to de...2020-10-2055 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhat to do When Your Audience Wants MoreYour audience loves you. They just can’t get enough. They want more and more content from you. It’s a good problem to have, but make no mistake it can still be a problem. “Even podcasters that are doing well still need help!” This was the last line of an email I got from Jamie Irvine, host of The Heavy Duty Parts Report. I shared his podcast journey into the world of super-niching in episode 92 and this week, I got another update email from him. He’s still killing it and his business is g...2020-10-2004 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Fix a Bad Podcast RecordingYou record an awesome interview, an enlightened conversation with your co-host, or you nail a solo episode only to discover that you sound like crap. Your mic wasn’t on and the computer used the internal mic instead. Or, maybe it wasn’t connected. Or the settings slipped back to some old default that sounds terrible. Whatever it was, you sound terrible. You’re gutted. And you know you have nobody to blame but yourself… ouch, that was harsh. Okay, let me back it up here a second. No need to play the blame game right no...2020-10-0610 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachIs Your Podcast an Enormous Disappointment to Your Listeners?Nobody likes to be duped. It’s no fun being let down. Everyone wants to get what they came for. So, are you disappointing your listeners by not living up to your own hype? Have you heard the term catfishing? It’s that thing where people use a picture of someone else or them 20 years (and 50 pounds) ago on their dating profile to attract the very best mate. Perhaps they’re delusional and think that they’re winning personality will win over this person they’ve just hoodwinked into a date. Newsflash - nobody wins. The catfish...2020-09-2206 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance Coach113 How to Really Monetize Your Podcast WiselySo, you want to be a podcast millionaire. You want a show so popular that advertisers will lob money bags at you non-stop. You have two choices, keep dreaming or listen up for a reality check. There are two ways to make money through podcasting. Last episode, I talked about using your podcast as a marketing tool for your business. In other words, using it to help your business make more money. But, not every podcaster has a business. This means that if you want to make money through podcasting and you can’t se...2020-09-0808 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Make Money from Your PodcastHere’s a newsflash - creating a podcast costs time and often, money. It won’t take long before you start thinking, ‘I need to make some money here…’ If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me how to monetize their podcast (often before they’ve even started) I’d be rich… and I guess my podcast would be monetized. Here’s the hard truth, monetizing takes time. But, since so many of you have asked, I’m going to break it down for you over the next two episodes. Before we can start ta...2020-08-2505 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachShould You be Bulk Producing Your Podcast?Are you still producing one podcast at a time? Stop the madness! Bulk producing can save you time and make your podcast more consistent. If you’ve never heard of bulk producing before, it’s simply creating your podcast in groups instead of one at a time. You know, like buying a month’s worth of chicken wings at once or getting a month’s worth of good-morning kisses in one makeout session. (update: my wife has just informed me that kisses are not an acceptable thing to optimize through bulking). Let’s bring it bac...2020-08-1104 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Schedule a Better Podcast PerformanceDo you ‘bang out’ your podcasts? Don’t be proud of it. It’s not a good thing. Banging out a podcast puts your performance as a podcaster at risk and it does not serve your listener. Remember, your listeners, the whole reason you do this podcast? They don’t want your banged out crap! Scheduling your podcast better is going to improve your podcast. I’ve heard this first hand with one of my clients who went from sounding scattered and uninterested to being a straight up baller. Yes, changing how you schedule your podcast can gi...2020-07-2806 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachDo You Want a Better Podcast? Don't Wing It!We’d won gold at the Music Festival but as we listened to the review of our performance, I was mortified. The memory of that moment still mortifies me to this day. (Click play to hear what almost cost me my highschool band-geek card) *Metta Warning: The above story is the anecdote example I promised you last episode.* So, too lazy to listen, eh. Fine, I’ll spoil the fun and tell you that the whole point of the story is that when you DON’T PLAN trombone solos, things get messy and embarrassing and just...2020-07-1406 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Use Storytelling Effectively in Your PodcastAre you shoving facts and figures down your listener’s throat? Are you blathering on about yourself and failing to make a connection? Stories to the rescue! In my last episode I explained why stories are such a powerful way to connect with your listener on a deeper level and worm your way into their memories. If you haven’t heard it yet, *spoiler: science. Getting yourself and your podcast embedded in your listener’s memory will help with recall and make you seem more like an authority on the subject...2020-06-3004 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy You Need More Stories in Your PodcastGather round the campfire, podcasters, I have an f-bomb laced story for you. Be honest, when you read that sentence, did you actually picture a campfire? Of course you did, you’re human. And, that’s what we humans do. We use our memories to fill in the gaps that words leave. And, we’ve been doing it since caveman times. You know, like before we even had podcasts. Speaking of the times before podcasts… and before Netflix and TV, there was only radio. Radio used to be the main form of communication and enterta...2020-06-1606 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachShit Happens. And, It Makes you a Better PodcasterHow did you picture podcastland before you started? Did you dream of being a magical podcaster who never makes any mistakes? Welcome to the real world. Sure, all new podcasters know that they have a lot to learn (at least they should!) but most think that after a short time they will have learned what they needed and move on to making podcasts with ease with only pimple-sized bumps in the road. If you’ve been podcasting for any amount of time, you know this is not true. And if you think that other podcasters have...2020-06-0204 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow Barf Sessions Make You a Better PodcasterDid you ever test your dance moves using a broom? Make out with a pillow? Tryout your pickup lines in the mirror (finger guns and all)? Rehearsing is a natural way to get ready for big steps in your life. So, why do so many newbie podcasters think they can turn on their mics and spew gold the first time. I’ll let you in on a little secret (hold on to your ego) YOU CAN’T. Nobody can. There are a lot of steps to launching a podcast successfully (I outline 9 in my Con...2020-05-1905 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachDon't Make this Podcast Audio-Quality MistakeThanks to the pandemic, the audio-quality bar is lower than a limbo pole in a 1980’s frat-house flick. Resist the urge to see how low you can go. A lot of podcasters are having to make adjustments due to the lockdown and new social distancing rules. You might not be able to be in the same room as your co-host, have guests who don’t have access to their gear, or be in a household that just doesn’t get (or care about) the need for quiet when you’re recording. Add to that, broadcasters who are ‘...2020-05-0508 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachAre You Living Up To Your Podcast Promise?I don’t want to alarm you, but you might be letting your listeners down. They’re not mad...just disappointed. Promises, promises, promises. Your podcast should be built on them. Or, rather on one in particular. And that promise should be repeated like a pledge to your listeners in your intro every episode. So, what does it take to perfect your promise? In this episode, I help you understand why you need a promise, what it should consist of (and what it shouldn’t) and how staying committed to it will result in your podcast...2020-04-2105 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Help Your Listener Take the Next StepYour listener loves your show. You love having listeners who love your show. The end. Is that all you want out of your podcast? A love affair? If you’re podcasting for your business or if you have hopes of your podcast being your business, love isn’t going to cut it. You need ACTION! But if your listeners don’t know what that action is, they won’t take it. Image you’re leading a hike. Everyone meets you at the trailhead. They’re excited as you tell them about the t...2020-04-0704 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachStay in Your Lane When You PodcastI know it’s hard NOT to talk about the Coronavirus. I know it may even seem weird to do a podcast during a global pandemic without it being about this crisis. But, I think we can all agree - there are enough people talking about it. So, that’s why in this episode, I explain why you shouldn’t talk about Coronavirus or COVID-19 in your podcast. Stay in your lane. Talk about what your podcast is actually ABOUT. Now, if you’re a doctor, health care professional or your podcast has always been...2020-03-2404 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachThe Most Important Lessons Learned in 100 Podcast Episodes100 episodes is a milestone in the world of podcasting. It took me a long time to get here and the road was bumpy. That might seem like a strange thing for a podcast coach to admit but I’m just like you - and I had to learn some lessons the hard way. In this special episode of Just the Tip, I break from my usual format to reflect a little on the journey so far, the key lessons I learned as a podcaster and entrepreneur, and how all of that made me a better podcast coach....2020-03-1007 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy Podcasting is Good for Building Your AuthorityA lot of entrepreneurs wonder whether podcasting will be worth their time and effort. Does podcasting really have a good ROI? The answer is yes if you’re trying to grow your brand’s authority. If you want to increase your reach and have more people know, like, and trust you - then you need a podcast. In this episode, I share three ways that podcasting will help increase your authority. Scratch that, in this episode, I share 4 ways. Here are the three ways a podcast will boost your authority in your niche. 1...2020-02-2506 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance Coach098 - How to Stand Out in a Sea of PodcastsPicture a sandbox. A good sized sandbox. Now, bend down and pick up some sand. Now, single out one grain. That’s your podcast in the podcast universe and it’s getting more and more crowded every day. How will you avoid getting lost? How will you stand out? This might seem like an insane analogy. It’s not. According to Chartable, 294,736 new podcasts jumped into the podcast sandbox last year. Yep, that’s more than a quarter of a million podcasters with the most amazing podcast idea. Just like you. ...2020-02-1105 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachShould I Have a Website for my Podcast?So you’ve got a podcast or you’re planning to create a podcast and you’re focusing so much attention on your show that you think maybe, just maybe, you can skip the whole having a website for your podcast thing. EEENGHH! Wrong. I get these questions all the time. Do I need a website for my podcast? Is my Apple podcast page enough? Can’t I just use my social media channels instead of building a website for my podcast? I think that this comes from podcasters (or would be podcaster...2020-01-2805 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Get Out of Podcast Launch ParalysisYou’ve decided to do a podcast. You’ve recorded a couple of episodes. And then you re-recorded them. And now, they’re sitting their collecting digital dust because you don’t know if they’re good enough. Sound familiar? You’ve got Podcast Launch Paralysis. First of all - it’s common. At least half of my coaching clients are dealing with this. It might stem from anxiety of it not being perfect, fear of putting yourself out there, or straight-up self-esteem issues. It doesn’t matter why, the fact is you’re stuck in perpetual launch. In...2020-01-1405 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachThe Most Important Advice About PodcastingIf you listen to only one tip in the entire history of this podcast filled with tips for podcasts, let it be this one. Drum roll, please. Be listener-centric. Oh wow, I could almost hear the disappointment from here. But wait, you may know that this is the most important thing in podcasting (if you don’t go and listen to pretty much any of my past episodes). If you’ve been listening, you know all about how listener-centric podcasts can make your podcast easier to produce, easier to promote, and have a...2019-12-3105 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhat Really Makes a Podcast GoodEveryone wants to know, ‘what makes a podcast good?’ Ask 10 podcast listeners and you’ll get 10 different answers. The truth is, there’s one critical thing that every good podcast has. In this episode of Just the tip, I reveal what that is and how it can make your podcast good (even great). I see this question about podcasts all the time, especially on social media. The answers range from good sound quality, the performance of the host, to the content and even the music. All of those things are elements of a good podcast, but when y...2019-12-1705 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Niche Down Your Podcast Like a ProHow niche can you go? How niche should you go? And, how do you pull it off? Niching scares the crap out of podcasters. I think they’re afraid that if they target a smaller audience, they’ll have a small success. If you still think this way, check out the case study in my last podcast. Or, maybe it’s the only thing they’re afraid of is that they won’t become pod-stars with millions and millions of followers. Okay, if you’re prepared to get over yourself and take advantage of the power of the n...2019-12-0305 min

Top Advisor MarketingEpisode 209: How to Become a Great Podcaster— With Tim WohlbergIs podcasting on your mind? Or maybe you already host a podcast but are lacking the confidence and know-how to build a loyal audience. In this episode, Matt Halloran speaks with Tim Wohlberg, a podcast coach with over 25 years of broadcast experience. Tim shares how he started his company, Podcast Performance Coach, and the one thing he tells podcasters to never stop thinking about. In this episode, you will learn: What type of clients Tim helps and how Why he believes this coaching service is needed in the finance industry Differences between radio and po...2019-11-2632 min

Marketing – Top Advisor MarketingEpisode 209: How to Become a Great Podcaster— With Tim WohlbergIs podcasting on your mind? Or maybe you already host a podcast but are lacking the confidence and know-how to build a loyal audience. In this episode, Matt Halloran speaks with Tim Wohlberg, a podcast coach with over 25 years of broadcast experience. Tim shares how he started his company, Podcast Performance Coach, and the … Continue reading Episode 209: How to Become a Great Podcaster— With Tim Wohlberg →2019-11-2600 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy Niche Podcasts are Killing it Right NowYou want a big audience, right? Big audience means big success, right? What if I told you that you could be way more successful if you focused on a small audience? A niche audience? In this week’s episode of Just the Tip, I share a case study of a podcaster who went from having a general podcast about business (not that many people were listening to) to having a niche podcast that is killing it. You know that analogy about the small fish in a big pond vs the big fish...2019-11-1905 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachThis One Tip Will Make You a Much Better InterviewerHands up if you start your podcast with a question like, ‘How did you get started?’ You, with your hand up, this one’s for you. There are many variations of this lazy first question but the main similarity is that the podcast host wants to start at the beginning. They want to share their guests story from the point of origin. Ba or ing! As a listener, I don’t care enough about this guest yet. I don’t know why it would matter where he went to highschool, or the first time she wro...2019-11-0504 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachThree Super Podcast Editing Tips that will Save Your BaconHow many expletives have you unleashed during the act of podcast editing. I’m guessing a lot. I still let them fly and I’ve been editing audio for almost three decades. Editing is no joke. It can be frustrating, time consuming and if you let it get to you, it can be the death of your podcast-affair. Lots of podcasters decide to edit their own podcast when they start out. And they should. I’m a firm believer that you need to understand the process if you are going to be a podcaster. And, if nothi...2019-10-2206 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Pivot Your Podcast and Get ResultsIf my last podcast left you feeling like, ‘hot damn, I need to pivot!’ then let’s make sure you pivot right. In this episode, I cover how to do it and not eff it up. In case you missed my last episode (how COULD you!) on determining if you should pivot your podcast, you might want to go back and give it an ear before listening to this one. Now, if you KNOW you need to pivot (or you might in the future), this episode is going to help you do it successfully and rolling...2019-10-0806 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachIs it Time to Pivot Your Podcast for Greater Success? VIEW SHOW NOTES ON WEBSITE - Episode 88 Be honest. Is your podcast delivering the results you expected when you committed the time and money to creating it? Are you considering taking it for coffee and gently explaining, “It’s not you, it’s me…”? If you’re not getting what you wanted out of this whole podcast affair, it may be time to shift your approach. Or, maybe something even more dramatic. In episode 066 of Just the Tip, I give you a few options on how to deal with a lacklustre podcast (or a lack of energy to...2019-09-2407 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachThe Best Way to Measure Podcast SuccessMega-downloads = successful podcast, right? Not so fast, podcaster. Look, I get it. Watching your download numbers grow feels good. It’s like a whole bunch of gold stars on your homework. And, skyrocketing downloads seems like a reasonable goal. But, park your ego for a sec. Just for a second, you can have it back in a minute. If you’re podcasting to market your business then sheer numbers is not really what you should be aiming for. Think of it this way. Say you had an old bricks and mortar store. And everyd...2019-09-1004 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Make Your First Question CountYou’ve heard me say it before. You have seconds, SECONDS, to grab the listener's attention. Don’t squander it with a boring first question. Picture it. A new listener has found your show. They made it through the show intro, the tease, the guest intro with the cautious anticipation that you might actually have something interesting for their earballs. But, they’re still just one swipe and click from quitting you and trying someone else on for size. The moment has arrived. Everything is hanging on your first question. Do you have what it takes to...2019-08-2704 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Grow Your Podcast by Being a Great GuestYou’ve been invited to be on someone else’s podcast. Great. Now, don’t screw this up! It’s no secret that being a guest on another podcast is a great way to expand your reach, grow your authority, and potentially give your own podcast numbers a boost. Most importantly, you’re reaching ears who may be completely unfamiliar with your voice. Hold the phone, podcaster. (For all of you youngens out there, holding the phone was something we used to do when we had physical phones attached to a landline and.. Oh forget it) 2019-08-1304 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachAre Lost in the Podcast Equipment Weeds?I can geek out about gear with the best of them. What I can’t do is stand by while podcasters go so far down the podcast equipment rabbit hole that they risk never emerging (or launching their podcast). I see a ton of posts in podcast groups about which mic, which cables, which mixer, which editing equipment will lead to podcast-glory. I’m here to pull you out of the podcast equipment weeds. To grab you by your little cotton tail and rip you out of the hole. Newsflash: Equipment is not the most import...2019-07-3005 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachAre You Really Serving Your Listener Every Episode?Be honest. Do you think about your listener every single show? You should! It’ll make your podcast better and it’ll be better for business. If you’re new here, let me clarify. I subscribe to the idea that podcasting should be listener-centric. Meaning - everything on and about the podcast is for the listener. There are no exceptions. Well, unless you want to suck. In which case, my show is not for you. If you are podcasting for business, this is especially true because when you serve your listener, you serve your bus...2019-07-1604 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Pick the Right Podcast MusicWhat does your music say about your podcast? If the only thing a listener had to go on, would they guess your podcast genre and target audience? All too often podcasters go about picking their music all wrong. Here’s the first mistake - they pick something that they like (and then they play too much of it) and never really consider if it’s telling the right story for their show. The second mistake is that they hunt down free podcast music. Or, they precure it in a not-so-legit way. Do you really want to li...2019-07-0207 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy you Need Good Episode Titles for your PodcastConfession time. Are you being lazy with your episodes titles? Are you naming them with as much consideration as say a file name? If you are, then you’re missing opportunities! Episode title names aren’t fun. They’re not sexy. They seem so inconsequential. And frankly, they seem so insignificant compared to the content, the performance and all of the technical stuff that we deal with as podcasters. Make no mistake. Your episode titles matter. A lot. And, if you’re simply slapping a basic description like, “Eps 0112 Interview Bill Smith” than you are doing your p...2019-06-1805 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Produce a Killer Podcast TrailerIn a time when all podcasts are choking in an overcrowded sea of podcasts, one stands out and becomes the hero the world needs right now… The language of movie trailers might be formulaic and the butt of jokes, but that’s primarily because they are memorable. Movie and TV trailers serve a critical role in the world of entertainment - they convince people to spend their time and money to see the rest. Your podcast trailer should do the same. Every podcast should have a trailer - even if they’ve been around...2019-06-0405 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWord on the street is SHUT THE HELL UP!Are listeners turning off your podcast prematurely? Are you making critical mistakes that cause listeners to run screaming from your show? I hit the streets recently to find out what exactly makes people turn off a podcast. Metta side note: In the last episode of Just the Tip, I explained the power of using streeters or man-on-the-street interviews in your podcast. Now, in this episode, I’m demonstrating what that can sound like by sharing what I learned when I asked people what would cause them to shut off a podcast. People in Ke...2019-05-1406 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy and How to Add Man-on-the-Street InterviewsThis tactic has been used by radio and television for decades to make a story more relevant and compelling. Should you be using it in your podcast too? I love talking to strangers. There, I said it. I’m that guy. I will walk right up to you and ask the most inane question or share the strangest observation - whatever is on my mind - because I just can’t get enough of conversations with new people. That might make me weird, but it’s served me well in my radio career (not so much m...2019-04-3006 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Start an Effective Podcast for your BusinessIf you’re like most podcasters, you caught the bug and jumped right on the podcast trend train. Now, maybe you’re wondering why people aren’t flocking to your business after hearing your super awesome podcast. Maybe because you didn’t follow these three key steps for starting an effective podcast for business. If you don’t know this already, let me burst your bubble. Podcasting takes time and money. If you’re thinking of using it as a way to market your services or business, then you need to know this. Here, have another slic...2019-04-1605 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachFive Big Mistakes Co-Hosts Make in PodcastingYou’ve got a co-host - that’s great. It makes creating the podcast so much more fun and easier too, right? Bad news - there’s a much higher chance that you’re effing it up because two hosts means double the chances you’re getting it wrong. Translation, your listeners are suffering. They’re being subjected to bad audio, uncomfortable silences, unnecessary babbling and, sometimes awkwardness that is leaking right through their headphones and gumming up their earballs. Now, let me be clear about one thing - a podcasting duo can be a beautiful th...2019-04-0206 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy You Need To Know Your Podcaster TypeThere are three types of podcasts. Do you know which one you have? You better, or you could be doing a disservice to your audience and wasting your time and money. There are three types of podcaster Hobby Podcasters Professional Podcasters Marketing Podcasters That’s it. So, which one are you? The answer to that question can be found in your intention. What is the podcast supposed to do? This goes back to your why (for more on that check out episode 61) - why are you podcasting? If it’s to buil...2019-03-1905 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Stop saying Um and Ah in Your PodcastDo you have a verbal crutch? You know that word or sound you lean on when you’re struggling to find the next real word in your sentence. Um, ah, like, you know, I mean… it’s natural. Now, stop doing it. Disclaimer. This is not a podcast about how to edit out every um and ah from your podcast (I don’t believe in it). And, it’s not a podcast about how to never say um or ah again. Ums, ahs, and other speech disfluencies (yes, I looked that fancy word up) are PART of how we tal...2019-03-0505 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Kill a Bad Podcast InterviewIt happens to the best of us. Even the pros have bad interviews. Or, rather bad guests. So, what do you do when your podcast guest is crappy, drunk, an ass, incoherent or just pointless? You kill the interview. In this episode of Just the Tip, I walk you through the steps of killing a bad interview. Yes, there is a right and a wrong way to do this. So, what constitutes a bad guest? It’s simple - the content they deliver doesn’t serve your audience and/or it doesn’t help you delive...2019-02-1906 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachMy Top Tips for Podcasters Recording on the RoadSo, you’re hitting the road and you want to take your podcast with you. Well, you’re in luck because I love to travel and I know exactly what you should and shouldn’t do to record decent audio on the go. A lot of podcasters need to record audio on the road. And my tip is DON’T. Seriously, if you don’t need to, as in, if with just a little bit of planning and organization you could record before you go on vacation then do that. Seriously, if you’re just going on vacation for...2019-02-0507 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow I Tripled My Podcast Downloads One DayIt’s the holy grail of podcasting - the secret to growing your audience! In this episode, I’m going to reveal the one thing you need to do to see those download steadily increase. So, get ready to have you mind blown. For a lot of podcasters, a big audience is the sign of success. But, should it be? Really, when you park the ego for a minute - do you really need astronomical downloads for your podcast to be worth the effort? If your podcast is a marketing tool (as in, it’s part of your co...2019-01-2205 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWill Your Podcast Be Out in 3 Strikes?You’ve got maybe a minute to convince a listener to keep listening. This is not a newsflash. But, do you know what three things are likely to stop them in their podcast enjoyment tracks and exit out before you get to minute 2? I do. Because I don’t have a lot of patience for crappy podcasts. In this episode of Just the Tip, I share my 3 strike rule. The three things that if you do them in the first minute of your show, will piss me off so much, I will leave you and NEVE...2019-01-0804 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy You Need to Keep Podcasts EvergreenDid you happen to notice the date this podcast was released? I’ll give you a hint - it was Christmas Day, 2018. (I suck at hints) So, you might think it’s perfectly natural for me me wish you a happy holidays on this podcast. You might expect to hear me open up some presents. Or, maybe share a touching story from my youth. You might even enjoy some carols or a spot of eggnog. Except for one thing. You’re probably not listening to this on Christmas. It might be the day after or one of...2018-12-2504 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachYour Podcast is not Safe - How to Protect it from Being PulledMy podcast disappeared from iTunes. Poof. Gone. No warning. Just gone. Can you imagine if every episode you ever painstakingly created just … vanished. That feeling in your chest right now is pretty much how I felt when I got a friendly tweet letting me know that my podcast had disappeared from iTunes (aka Apple Podcasts). And, yes, I found out from a tweet - not from Apple. So, after a moment of WTF!?! I went to work in getting it back online. I found out that I was in no way alone in th...2018-12-1107 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachThis is the Bare Minimum You Need to Reach in PodcastingI love to talk to people about podcasting, and people love to tell me about their favorite podcasts. They also love to tell me what they hate about podcasting - which I also love because it gives me insight into the listener experience. You remember… the listener the whole reason you podcast? The other day, I was chatting with a buddy and of course, the conversation turned to podcasts. He wanted to tell me all about his absolute favorite podcast. He loved the content - the host was well informed, brought on great guests, and as...2018-11-2707 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhat to do About the Dreaded Podcast BurnoutCome up with another topic. Line up a guest. Make sure they know what they’re talking about. Schedule a time to record. Do some more research. Reschedule the recording session. Record an episode. Troubleshoot technical issues. Edit an episode. Write show notes. Publish. Promote. Promote some more. Repeat. Podcasting is a lot of work. And, when you started, you didn’t mind so much because your passion burned bright. But now, well, not so bright. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s worth all the time. Maybe you’re feeling like all of the good ideas...2018-11-1306 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Get the Most out of Your Podcast GuestConfession time. Are you a podcast cowboy who just wings it with every guest? Is every interview you do the podcast equivalent of a blind date. Not cool. I don’t care if you can pull it off nine times out of ten. By taking that chance you’re potentially wasting your time, your guests time and, most likely not getting the most out of your guest on behalf of you listener. Ahem, remember your audience? You know, the whole reason you do this show? Every podcaster who has guests on their show, needs to do a...2018-10-3005 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Decrease Connection Fails when Recording PodcastsAre you still there? Oh, uh you cut out there for a second. Can you say that again? If you interview guests over the internet for your podcast, I'll bet you six bucks you've had this conversation. And, that's if you catch it! How many times have you finished up a recording session and patted yourself on the back for a job well done only to listen back and find out that your guest sounds like a cheap sci-fi robot? And no, there is no 'de-mechanicanize' secret button in Audacity or Audition that will instantly make your g...2018-10-1603 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Save Your Podcast from HijackersHave you ever let your podcast get hijacked? You know - when a guest comes on and completely takes over and you slink away to the quiet shadows of your podcast? Have you heard this happen to other podcasters? I have. It hurts me deep in my podcasting heart. And, I can hear it as it’s happening. Things start out great. Host is in control. They ask a question and whoop, there goes the guest running away with the show. Same old spiel they’ve launched into on every show that will have them. Ten minutes and...2018-10-0207 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachIs Poor Time Management Upsetting Your Podcast Audience?Do you like having an audience? Do you want them to keep coming back, episode after episode? Then why are you constantly telling them you don’t have time for them? Rant warning! Time reference is one of my biggest pet peeves. I hate it when radio hosts and DJs reference time (or the lack of it) and I especially hate it when podcasters references it (it’s not like you have to get out before the newscast or commercial break! You OWN your clock!!). Tell me if you’ve heard this or said this before...2018-09-1805 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhy in the World are You a Podcaster?Why do you podcast? Seriously, why? I’m not being smug (for a change). I want you to seriously think about this question. There’s a good chance that you knew the answer to this question when you started your podcast. Hopefully, you took the time when you started to figure out why in the world you wanted to become a podcaster! Maybe it was because you wanted to promote your business, try out a new marketing technique, establish yourself as a thought leader, have a reason to buy a giant microphone and cover your closet wall in f...2018-09-0503 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Warm Up Your Podcast GuestHave you ever had a dud of an interview? You know, your guest is dry as dust and half way through the interview you’re wonder why you ever thought they’d be good for your show? Do you watch late night talk shows and wonder why every guest (even the not so famous ones) are so good at being interviewed? You could chalk it up to the qualified host but the better bet is that the folks behind the scenes are doing their job. Here’s the inside secret to a avoiding duds and pullin...2018-07-3105 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHow to Keep Listeners When you Take a Podcast BreakWhether you’re tired, out of ideas, or suddenly super busy - there are plenty of reasons to take a break from your podcast. But, if you do it wrong - you could kill your podcast stats and alienate your listeners. The first question most podcasters ask is whether they should take a break or not. This really depends on your podcast and your audience. In this podcast, I address which types of podcasts are fine to take a break and which ones should not. The second question podcasters SHOULD ask (but often don’t) is h...2018-07-1805 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHelp! I Hate the Sound of My VoiceHave you ever listened to your recorded voice and thought, ‘I don’t really sound like that’? Or, worse, considered quitting podcasting because you can’t stand the sound of your own voice (and you can’t imagine anyone wanting it beamed directly into their earballs)? You are not alone! A lot of broadcasters, professional speakers and podcasters hate the sound of their own voice. But, they’ve learned to get over it and in this podcast, I’m going to help you do that. There’s a very simple yet scientific reason that your voice...2018-07-0406 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachWhat's an Energy Mirror and How Can it Help Your Podcast?Are you using the energy mirror technique to make sure your podcasts are consistent, engaging and on-brand? No? Then you better take a good look at yourself and your podcast. The energy mirror technique is not a random word jumble as you may have guessed if you heard my last episode. (There really was a brilliant idea scribbled on that dried up sticky note!) This technique is used by some of the best broadcasters in the biz. It’s primarily for podcasters who interview guests on their show. It’s particularly powerful for podcasters because ofte...2018-06-1906 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachGet More Personal in Your PodcastIt’s time to stop being a disembodied voice and open up to your podcast audience. Jump on the sharing train and let your listeners get to know you a little. Think about your favorite podcasters. What do you know about them? I mean, beyond the name of their podcast or their expertise? What do you know about them, personally? I bet you came up with something. And that’s because good podcasters know that listeners become fans when they feel a connection. When they feel like the host is a buddy of theirs. That’s why...2016-08-3005 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachShit In is Shit OutThere is no delicate way to say this. When it comes to recording, shit in, is shit out - if you record your podcast with peaking, hot levels it’s going to sound like shit and there is nothing you can do to fix it. I see this question come up all the time in the podcaster Facebook groups and forums. Podcasters desperately seeking a solution to that buzzing and hard to listen to sound that sounded so nice coming out of their mouth. And every time, they have to face facts. You can’t fix it. You...2016-07-1204 min

Just One Tip from Your Podcast Performance CoachHeadphones Not OptionalDo you wear headphones when you record your podcast? You should! That is, if you want to sound and look like a pro. Wait, what? Headphones make you sound better? You bet. Here’s the deal, when you have headphones you can hear your guests better, you can hear yourself better and you might will perform better. I know one thing for sure, good headphones made a big difference in my confidence as a rookie radio DJ. I remember buying my first set of cans (that’s radio lingo for headphones). It was a big expens...2016-04-2605 min