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The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show[1081] Prince Alexander-Moody Scouting Report and Non-Con ScheduleIndiana basketball fans got a couple pieces of legit offseason news with the release of the non-conference schedule and the program's first recruiting commitment under Darren DeVries. This edition of Assembly Call Radio, with hosts Coach Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, and Andy Bottoms, breaks down what these developments mean for the new era of Hoosier basketball.Segment 1: Hoosier Headlines [00:00:00 - 00:29:59]After months of roster construction and staff building, the schedule release brings fans one step closer to seeing if DeVries' vision can translate to wins...2025-07-041h 37The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show[1076] A Look Ahead to the DeVries Era (Plus: A Look Back and Tourney Talk)This episode of The Assembly Call dives deep into IU's new basketball coach, Darian DeVries, analyzing his coaching philosophy and what fans can expect from this fresh start.We discuss the current roster changes with players entering the transfer portal and DeVries' approach to building his team. Throughout the conversation, we examine his coaching style, offensive and defensive strategies, and what this new era means for Indiana basketball.Among the topics discussed:- The mass exodus (for real this time!) of players to the transfer portal and why fans shouldn't panic about the...2025-03-272h 14
Creating Cadence38 - Communities & Connection - Jerod MorrisJerod Morris talks about digital communities and the power of connection, plus important lessons learned about creator coins and NFTs.For season 7, Mich Bondesio is considering how emerging technology is currently helping us in our work and our wellbeing. She's also interviewing several people who are at different stages of engaging with this technology in their lives and businesses. In episode 38, Mich Bondesio chats to Jerod Morris, Chief Community Officer for Movement Ventures and CEO of the Back Home Network. Jerod talks about the power of online communities, the importance of good leadership and purpose-driven Web3...2022-10-1438 minCreating Cadence38 - Communities & Connection - Jerod MorrisJerod Morris talks about digital communities and the power of connection, plus important lessons learned about creator coins and NFTs.For season 7, Mich Bondesio is considering how emerging technology is currently helping us in our work and our wellbeing. She's also interviewing several people who are at different stages of engaging with this technology in their lives and businesses. In episode 38, Mich Bondesio chats to Jerod Morris, Chief Community Officer for Movement Ventures and CEO of the Back Home Network. Jerod talks about the power of online communities, the importance of good leadership and purpose-driven Web3...2022-10-1438 min
Joseph Jaffe is Not FamousTokenizing Communities with Jerod MorrisSo many directions I could have taken this…from his $HOME coin to his online community, Well + Wealthy, to just a discussion about tokenization and financialization with respect to online communities. All I know is that if home is where the heart is, we're in good shape when Jerod Morris joins me today at 1pm ESTI’ll be giving away a Diamond Dawg NFT today (and you can still enter by subscribing to the show and pasting your username in the giveaways channel in my discord – links below)Have any questions for Jerod...2022-02-161h 02
The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame ShowThe Inside Story of the Greatest Tweet in IU Basketball HistoryWait, this a 90-minute episode about a tweet? You’re damn right it is. Because the viral tweet the IU mens basketball program sent yesterday isn’t just a great story on its own; it’s a microcosm of a dramatic shift within the athletic department that has Indiana sports poised to be a national leader for years to come.First, Jerod Morris talks to longtime assistant AD Jeremy Gray (@IUJGray) about how IU’s epic troll of the most unreasonable elements of its fan base came about, and how it fits into a larger narrative about the departme...2021-04-281h 34
THINKERS WorkshopHow to share an idea...the right way!Having an idea is important, but how you share those ideas matters a lot. In this episode, Mica is joined by Sean and Jerod to discuss the challenges of sharing an idea and the process for sharing effectively.2021-01-2827 minTHINKERS WorkshopIs everyone creative...or not?==Audio Updated on Jan 22, 2021==Are we all creative?Are some of us just not?Can we become more creative?Is creativity defined only by the "arts?"I have strong opinions on this topic so I will definitely be reading different opinions to open up my view of creativity as a whole.This topic was inspired by the most recent email sent out by Jerod Morris.2021-01-2028 minTHINKERS WorkshopThe value of values - how to make values a part of your decision-making processValues; we all have them but how do we apply them to our daily life?In the latest episode of Imbibe with the Tribe Mica and Jerod are joined by Dan and Terri to discuss the role of values in helping make better decisions.2020-12-1041 minTHINKERS WorkshopHow to retain more of what you readAs any THINKER will attest, reading is an important skill. But retaining what you read is a little harder.In this episode of Imbibe with the Tribe, Mica Gadhia and Sean Jackson discuss Jerod Morris's article on How to retain more of what you read; published in the THINKERS Workshop.We review his 5 tips and share personal stories on how to help you improve your reading comprehension.2020-12-0320 min
Scalable Solutions PodcastScalable Solutions Podcast episode 12 - Jerod Morris - Part 2Do you have a clear strategy for gaining newsletter subscribers? Can you recognize signs of engagement and respond wisely?
Learn how to foster interactions between subscribers in Episode 12 as we journey towards more audience to audience interactions with Jerod Morris. This is part 2 of exploring the desire that 'All roads should lead to community!'
Tools for newsletter creation/referrals mentioned in Scalable Solutions Podcast episode 12:
https://convertkit.com/
https://sparkloop.app/
Learn 'The Crucial Difference between a Membership Site and an Online Community at Jerod Morris's latest venture Primility
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Second Breaks143. The Podcast Host with Jerod MorrisThe podcast host is naturally the person out front, the person behind the mic whose voice you hear in your ears. In this growing podcasting industry, many opportunities exist today for someone to take the helm of a show. Is this the role for you? Is there something else in this job that goes beyond simply being the voice?We explore the role of the podcast host with Jerod Morris, co-host of 7 Figure Small and The Assembly call, and a number of shows that he has created or hosted over the years. For the show...2020-10-0150 min
Podcast on the BrinkPOTB 339: Expectations for Indiana next season and more with Jerod MorrisPodcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is currently available every other week.On this week’s episode, Bozich is joined by Morris for the first time since May to discuss a variety of topics. Among them:• The proposed start date for college basketball• The hiring of Kenya Hunter to replace Bruiser Flint• Indiana's potential X-Factors for next season• Expectations for next season: What is fair to expect?• Will Indiana play three-guard lineups?2020-09-0550 minThe Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame ShowAC Radio: Kenya Hunter Hired (Plus: Jerod's Back ... With Some Questions)This week on Assembly Call Radio, we assess Indiana's latest assistant coach hire and then kick around a few questions that have been burning in Jerod's mind while he's been away.Plus: the possible start dates for a season, Blake Wesley cuts his list to 12, Trayce's new number, and some fun listener questions including which 1-on-1 battles we'd love to see if we attended a practice.All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and CoachSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...2020-08-281h 00
The Whole Truth: For Financial AdvisorsBuilding Community: A Conversation with Jerod MorrisOur guest today is Jerod Morris, an expert in the world of podcasting and digital marketing. Steve and Kurt's goal for this show is to build a community, and Jerod was an inspiration to them when they were first talking about starting a podcast.In addition to the discussion around building The Whole Truth, Jerod details several marketing concepts that financial advisors can put into practice right away.2020-06-2335 min
The Entrepreneur EthosJerod Morris -- A Sense of BelongingOn this episode, I speak with Jerod Morris. Jerod is a podcaster, entrepreneur, and all-around awesome community organizer. I met Jerod as a member of The Unemployable Initiative which is a place to build your perfect business in a community of like-minded people and expert coaches. Jerod runs it along with Brian Clark of Copyblogger fame for those of you who are Gen-Xers like me.Jerod and I cover a lot of ground about how to be productive while working from home and for yourself. The real cool story is how he got to be working with...2020-05-0453 min
The ShowrunnerThe Present and Future of PodcastingWhoa.We're back!Jerod Morris and Jonny Nastor and reunite to talk podcasting ... for the first time in almost 18 months! We are actually killing two birds with one stone: a Lunch & Learn for folks in the Unemployable Initiative (a community that Jerod runs) and a new episode for this long-dormant Showrunner feed.Learn more about the community: http://unenployable.com/communityWe cover:• Takeaways from the annual Infinite Dial survey on the podcasting industry.• Why our four pillars of successful are still just as important now as when...2020-04-211h 15
Inspired MoneyThe Power of Podcast Positioning with Jerod MorrisProfessional podcaster, Jerod Morris talks about podcast positioning as a way to stand out and keep listeners coming back. I'm excited to have Jerod on because he's been a great mentor to me and the Inspired Money podcast. Guest Biography Jerod Morris is a writer, podcaster, and content strategist with over a decade of experience building online audiences and helping others do the same. He currently hosts the podcasts Unemployable, The Assembly Call, and Podcast on the Brink, and is a founding member of the team behind the THINKERS Notebook and THINKERS Manifesto. ...2019-07-0953 min
Beyond The Whistle with Odell McCantsBuild Your Personal Brand with a Podcast, with Jerod MorrisHave you thought about having your own podcast? This episode of Beyond The Whistle is all about the power a podcast of your own can have as the foundation of your personal brand. With a podcast, you have your own coach’s show. Think about that. Regardless of where you are in your coaching career or the level of your program, you can create a platform to share your personal story, who you are and what you are about, with an audience of fans, recruits, parents, other coaches and even administrators. You no lo...2018-11-0651 minBeyond The Whistle with Odell McCantsBuild Your Personal Brand with a Podcast, with Jerod MorrisHave you thought about having your own podcast? This episode of Beyond The Whistle is all about the power a podcast of your own can have as the foundation of your personal brand. With a podcast, you have your own coach’s show. Think about that. Regardless of where you are in your coaching career or the level of your program, you can create a platform to share your personal story, who you are and what you are about, with an audience of fans, recruits, parents, other coaches and even administrators. You no lo...2018-11-0651 minThe Showrunner[139] 8 Ideas to Help You Develop Rabid, Loyal Audience Members (Maybe Even Your Own #ChatMob)There are audience members — the kinds of people who auto-download your show, listen consistently, and even share an episode every once in a while.And then there are AUDIENCE MEMBERS — the kinds of rabid, loyal folks who show up for your live broadcasts, participate in live chats, support your show with donations, offer to help out, reach out to you when they are visiting your area to ask you to coffee, and just generally go the extra mile (maybe even many extra miles) to show you how much they love your work and the community you’re building.2018-10-3150 minThe Showrunner[138] 7 Tips for Striking a Win-Win-Win Deal With a New SponsorSponsorships are one of the most common and potentially reliable ways to monetize a podcast. But especially for podcasters with smaller audiences -- those who don't have access to the bigger networks of corporate podcast advertisers -- getting conversations going with potential sponsors isn't easy, and knowing how to propose terms and set up deals isn't always clear.We hope to shed some light on that with this episode, in the wake of Jerod signing up a new sponsor for The Assembly Call. He learned a few things from the experience, and you know Jonny always has plenty...2018-10-2456 minThe Showrunner[136] 7 Reasons Why Short-Form Podcasts Are A Major Growth OpportunityEmerging distribution channels like Amazon Alexa's Flash Briefing, plus the ever-expanding proliferation of "normal" longer-form podcasts, are creating an interesting opportunity for podcasters.Is it time to consider publishing shorter, more regular episodes? There are several examples of this working in a variety of different markets. And Jerod has done his own experiment resulting in some pretty surprising (at least to him) results.Among the topics we discuss:• Some of the success Jerod has experienced over the last two months with his "Banner Morning" experiment.• 7 reasons why there is an emerging opportunity for shor...2018-10-1247 minThe Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show[428] Buy/Sell the Most Common Post-Hysteria NarrativesOn this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the benefits of “secret” scrimmages and publicly announcing captains, then play a fun game of buy or sell with some of the most common narratives coming out of Media Day and Hoosier Hysteria.On the mics this week: Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, and Brian TonsoniListen to the edited podcast here (rundown with time stamps below):This week’s rundownIn Segment One [02:18], Jerod discusses some intriguing comments by Don Fischer in his Banner Moment, Coach and Ryan provide their opening thoughts...2018-10-0555 min
AMPUP Your Digital MarketingJerod Morris on The Impact and Value of Your Content to Your Social Media StrategiesThis week on AMPUP Your Digital Marketing we are brining you another of our favorites from the vault. In this archive episode host Glenn Gaudet sits downs with Jerod Morris. Jerod is a professional podcaster and email newsletter author. Since 2011 he has published over 1,000 podcast episodes on a wide range of topics including podcasting, content marketing, digital entrepreneurship and more. Prior to becoming a full-time podcaster Jerod was VP of Marketing at Copyblogger Media and Rainmaker Digital. Glenn and Jerod explore the various social media channels and the impact your chosen content has on the success of your strategy...2018-08-2222 min
AMPUP Your Digital MarketingJerod Morris on The Impact and Value of Your Content to Your Social Media StrategiesThis week on AMPUP Your Digital Marketing we are brining you another of our favorites from the vault. In this archive episode host Glenn Gaudet sits downs with Jerod Morris. Jerod is a professional podcaster and email newsletter author. Since 2011 he has published over 1,000 podcast episodes on a wide range of topics including podcasting, content marketing, digital entrepreneurship and more. Prior to becoming a full-time podcaster Jerod was VP of Marketing at Copyblogger Media and Rainmaker Digital. Glenn and Jerod explore the various social media channels and the impact your chosen content has on the success of your strategy...2018-08-2222 min
Banner MorningTrayce Jackson-Davis Announces His Final 6 and Visit PlanIn today's inaugural edition of Banner Morning (a little experiment we're trying during this slow part of the offseason), Jerod Morris discusses the biggest story from the weekend: Trayce Jackson-Davis' announcement of his final six schools and fall visit plans.Link to Corey Evans article that is referenced: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/five-star-trayce-jackson-davis-cuts-lists-schedules-visits2018-08-0603 minThe Showrunner[125] A 4-Part Framework for Getting Your Positioning RightThis week we are going to talk about a new framework that will help you think about how you are positioning your podcast.And if it feels like we’ve been hitting this topic of positioning a lot in recent weeks … good! It should.The deeper and deeper we delve into one-on-one conversations and consulting with you and your fellow showrunners, the more we are realizing that positioning is one of the areas proving most challenging to identify and define, but also the most rewarding when pinpointed correctly.So we are going to try to g...2018-07-2542 minThe Showrunner[124] How to Name Your Podcast for Maximum Listener AttractionThis week we are going to talk about naming your show.Specifically, we are going to go over three key concepts that you should consider when coming up with the name for your new show — or, if you have a show that isn’t getting the traction that you want, then for renaming an existing show.And even if you are settled on your name, so you’re thinking maybe you should just skip this episode, you shouldn’t. The concepts we’re going to discuss today are applicable to many elements of your show besides just your...2018-07-1841 minThe Showrunner[123] 3 Pieces of 'Low-Hanging Fruit' That Will Help You Attract More ListenersThis week we discuss some elements of your podcast that are easy to overlook or take for granted but that can make a huge impact on your ability to get discovered — which is the first step toward driving meaningful results.We call these elements “low-hanging fruit” because they are simple changes that can really make a difference, and we shouldn’t overlook them in our haste to seek more advanced strategies for our shows.This low-hanging fruit includes:• The importance of manicuring the search engine results when people google your name or brand name• Mak...2018-07-1149 minThe Showrunner[122] An Episode About an Email About an Episode About An Email ...This week's episode is being published a day early due to the 4th of July holiday on Wednesday, and it's also about a quarter of the usual length -- with a very specific call to action for how you should invest your extra 30 minutes!You may remember our discussion from episode #117 (What Are You Avoiding That You Know You Should Be Doing?) in which Jonny relayed the overwhelming response he received when he finally sucked it up and sent an email to his list that he'd been avoiding. One of the responses was from someone who was inspired...2018-07-0310 minThe Showrunner[121] How to Avoid 3 Problems That Can Derail Remote 2-on-1 InterviewsIf you have ever tried to host a remote 2-on-1 interview, then you are almost surely aware of the landmines laying in wait all over the place.From disorganization to verbal car crashes and more, remote 2-on-1 interviews can be fraught with issues if you don’t have a solid strategy for executing them.This week we use a question from our Showrunner Course Facebook group as the inspiration for an entire episode highlighting three of the biggest potential problems and give you strategies for overcoming them.Among the topics we discuss:• Comm...2018-06-2755 minThe Showrunner[120] 3 Steps for Creating Your Inner CharacterWhen that green or red light is on, and words are being recorded, you are performing for your audience.Which can be tricky, because when we use a word like “performing,” it can suggest that we are putting on a front, or that we are somehow being fake. This isn’t the case — at least, it’s not the case if the foundation of your show is an authentic connection with your topic and your audience.The performance is about channeling all of your energy and attention into delivering useful content to your audience. For those five or fi...2018-06-2055 minThe Showrunner[119] 3 Ways This Showrunner is Getting His Podcast Right[119] 3 Ways This Showrunner is Getting His Podcast RightThis week, we share three important tips that we took away from listening to a show hosted by one of your fellow showrunners.These are tips that will help you create a better audio experience for your listeners, and they will help you better define your positioning in the minds of your listeners — which is something you can’t just do once, but that needs to be an ongoing part of your message.The episode we are referencing is When Money Isn’t Real by Jarmar Dupas of Get...2018-06-1932 minThe Showrunner[118] What Are Your Unfair Advantages?What is the unique combination of advantages that you have -- whether these advantages were earned, gifted, or came to you by happenstance -- that no one else in your niche has? These are your unfair advantages, and maximizing them is one of your keys to success as a showrunner.Among the topics we discuss during our main topic segment:• Examples of unfair advantages from popular shows/showrunners and from our own experiences• Why understanding your unfair advantages is so important• The questions you should ask yourself to discover your unfair advantages• What to do wh...2018-06-1237 minThe Showrunner[117] What Are You Avoiding That You Know You Should Be Doing?This week's episode is pulled directly from Jonny's own showrunning experience with Hack the Entrepreneur. Recently, he had fallen into a rut in which he'd gone close to a month without emailing his list. With every passing day, the prospect of reaching back out felt more difficult and monumental. Until he just ... did it.So we discuss some of the lessons Jonny learned from this experience, and that we hope you learn too:• Why doing something (even if it's imperfect) is better than doing nothing.• The upside of repelling the people who aren't really your idea...2018-06-0528 minThe Showrunner[116] How to Shake Up the Experience Your Podcast is DeliveringThis is the fourth episode in our series on reassessment. In this one, we dive into the importance of routinely shaking up the experience that your podcast is delivering (or at least reassessing to determine if you should) — both for your audience’s benefit, and your own.Among the topics we discuss:• Different ways that you can shake up your podcast by adding or removing elements• Examples from our showrunner past of how we have shaken up our shows• A sequence of three questions to ask yourself when you’re ready to reassess the experience y...2018-05-2935 minThe Showrunner[115] How to Improve Your Podcast Audio Production (with Toby Lyles)Our series on reassessment continues, this time with a discussion about audio production. And we have a special guest here to lend his expertise: Toby Lyles from TwentyFourSound.Among the questions we ask Toby:• When you are talking to new podcasters who don’t have a ton of experience creating quality audio, what basic tools do you suggest they start out with?• What is the biggest mistake you see podcasters make when it comes to getting quality sound?• Once a person is comfortable with the basics, what are some next steps they can take to impro...2018-05-2240 minThe Showrunner[112] 3 Tips for Crafting Thoughtful Interview QuestionsTwo weeks ago, Jerod hosted an interview for one of his shows the resulted in this text message from the guest: "You asked the best and most thoughtful questions of any people I have spoken to yet." It's always encouraging and motivating to get such high praise from a guest!Naturally, this prompted some reflection on what, in particular, had made the questions so strong, which resulted in this three-part breakdown for how to craft thoughtful interview questions.2018-05-0144 minThe Showrunner[111] 9 Recurring Podcasting Activities You Need a Template ForFrom researching to recording to writing up show notes, there are recurring activities that every showrunner needs to do regularly. The most experienced and efficient showrunners create templates to help them save time and preserve brainpower for creativity. In this episode, Jerod and Jonny run through nine of these recurring activities that smart showrunners will have templates for. Are you missing any?2018-04-2441 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 109 3 Tips for Using YouTube to Help Build Your Podcast AudienceThis week, we're talking about YouTube ... and we're talking ON YouTube. In terms of the content, we cover some important tips for leveraging YouTube to help you build your podcast audience. This is something Jerod has a lot of experience with over at The Assembly Call. We discuss:1. The importance of being open to YouTube being the connection AND listening point for your audience2. Why you should leverage YouTube’s unique and particular strengths as much as you can3. Why you need to know what next step you want YouTube listeners to ta...2018-04-1037 min
The Hoosier Sound | IU Sports PodcastIUBB with Jerod Morris of the Assembly Call [022]SPECIAL GUEST ALERT! On a Special Segment of #TheHoosierSound, Noah welcomes a very special guest, Jerod Morris of "The Assembly Call." With the IUBB season winding down, Noah and Jerod go in depth on expectations for each player on the team, and how they might be able to contribute to the success of this team moving forward. To conclude, Jerod answers questions that you, the listeners, had for him.2018-02-081h 11The Showrunner[Rebroadcast] No. 045 9 Lessons Learned Publishing a Book From a PodcastStarting a podcast is a lot of fun, has the potential to build you an audience of raving fans, and may earn you the right to become a Showrunner. All of this is excellent, but it may just be the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, Jerod and Jonny discuss the lessons Jonny learned... Listen to episode2017-08-0945 minThe Showrunner[Rebroadcast] No. 051 How to Overcome Your Inferiority Complex as a PodcasterHave you ever felt like you weren't qualified to host your podcast? Ever felt like you were way out of your depth with a certain topic or with a certain guest? Welcome to the club. Most of us have. In this episode of The Showrunner, Jonny and Jerod share their own experiences with facing a... Listen to episode2017-08-0234 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 104 How Do I Create a Call-In Show?We answer another great listener question this week. The topic: Creating a call-in show. Jerod goes solo to describe why it's a great way to bring something new to your audience. He also shares from experience that there are plenty of ways to go about doing it. This week's question comes to us from Nance... Listen to episode2017-07-2622 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 100 We Answer Your Questions (and Celebrate 100 Episodes)Cue the sounds of fireworks and jubilant marching bands! This is episode 100 of The Showrunner, and it's extra special because it's all about you — our faithful listener. Jerod and Jonny started The Showrunner podcast on April 1, 2015, and during the past two years they've built a community, shared their podcasting journeys, and... Listen to episode2017-05-1046 min
Digital Marketing RadioHow to Engage and Retain Your Audience – JEROD MORRIS | DMR #203Today I'm joined by someone who creates educational content and digital products that help people develop and grow rewarding, profitable online businesses. He’s the VP of Marketing for Rainmaker Digital. Welcome to DMR, Jerod Morris.
On this episode of Digital Marketing Radio we discuss how to engage and retain your audience, with topics including:
If you produce outstanding content on a regular basis, is that not enough by itself to engage and retain an audience?
What do you mean by engaging your audience - is it important to interact with your audience?
What are some of the more effective ways to in...2017-04-1029 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 089 Podcasting: The Stand-Up Comedy of Content CreationJonny recently attended a stand-up comedy show at a venue that seats a grand total of … 18 people. What did he learn from the experience that you can apply to your showrunning? Plenty. First, Jerod gives a quick description of his favorite new show, and then Jonny describes how he committed the most seemingly... Listen to episode2017-02-2245 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 087 [Guest] Expert Tips for Conducting Better Interviews, with Krys BoydWe have a special treat for you this week: an interview with one of Jerod's favorite podcasters … even though she's not really a "podcaster." What she is, undoubtedly, is a remarkable interviewer. And in this episode of The Showrunner, she shares her tips and best practices for conducting better interviews that will make your... Listen to episode2017-02-0838 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 086 10 Tips for a Better Show in 2017Back at the beginning of 2016, we posted an episode titled 13 Steps to a Better Show in 2016. It was one of our favorite episodes to produce in 2016, and one of our most popular. Well, it's still the beginning of 2017, so let's revisit that topic. Jerod has five and Jonny has five.... Listen to episode2017-02-0138 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 083 How to Rekindle Your Focus on the Other End of the HeadphonesAs you progress as a showrunner, it's easy to become focused on your end of the headphones. To kick off 2017, we deliver some strategies that will help you maintain your focus where it always needs to be: on the other end of the headphones. In this episode, Jonny and Jerod discuss: Some recent content... Listen to episode2017-01-1131 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 082 How to Stop Listening to Podcasts and Start Your Own ShowAs we wrap up 2016, Jerod and Jonny are also wrapping up their 3-part series created to prepare you for 2017 by improving yourself and your podcast in 2016. In today's episode we are answering two listener-submitted questions. Both of these questions struck a chord with Jerod and Jonny. Although the questions are answered directly,... Listen to episode2016-12-2829 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 073 Empathy Maps: A Podcaster s GuideWhat if you knew exactly what your listener was thinking, feeling, and seeing when they listened to your show? To even think about having that kind of deep insight is empowering. In this episode, Jerod and Jonny discuss the simple steps you need to take to acquire this valuable insight, and then use it to... Listen to episode2016-10-1927 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 070 3 Important Lessons About Sponsorships That Will Make You More MoneyDo you want to make more money from your podcast? Rhetorical question. Of course you do! We all do. One of the clearest paths to revenue with a podcast is sponsorship, but it can also be the most difficult to tap into it, especially for newer or niche shows. In this episode, Jerod shares... Listen to episode2016-09-2829 min
Rainmaker.FM ElsewhereJerod Morris on This Old New Business with Jeff KorhanJerod Morris chats with Jeff Korhan on This Old New Business about the importance of audience engagement and what an “audience of one” means for content marketers. In this 37-minute episode, Jerod and Jeff discuss: Jerod s top audience engagement tip Understanding your audience Why you should trust the fundamentals of audience engagement The Show Notes... Listen to episode2016-09-2000 minRainmaker.FM ElsewhereJerod Morris on The Everyday InnovatorThis week, Jerod Morris and Chad McAllister of The Everyday Innovator have a fascinating conversation about the connection between product management and content marketing. In this 40-minute episode, Jerod and Chad discuss: What content marketing is How content marketing and product management are similar Applying content marketing to product management The Show Notes Jerod and... Listen to episode2016-08-3000 min
The ShowrunnerNo. 067 What Being a Showrunner Can Teach Us About Parenting (and Vice Versa)Jerod is set to become a parent for the first time later this month. Jonny has been a parent now for 11 years, and podcasting has featured prominently in the development of his relationship with his daughter. Needless to say, Jerod has some questions … and Jonny does his best to provide some answers. How... Listen to episode2016-07-1336 min
The FWD: Thinking ShowEmail Marketing 027: Remarkable Email Marketing for Podcasters with Jerod MorrisThinking about starting a podcast? Today is your day! Starting a podcast is an exciting venture, and can lead to all sorts of fruitful happenings for you and your business. My fellow podcasters can attest to this. That's not to say picking up the mic is easy! Podcasting can be a challenge if your not equipped for success. Luckily, heroic individuals like Jerod Morris are out there serving as a digital mentor for newbies and pros alike. With Jonny Nastor, Jerod cohosts The Showrunner, a podcast about podcasting. Over the course of a few episodes, Jerod and...2016-06-2139 minRainmaker.FM ElsewhereJerod Morris on the Go and Grow PodcastThis week on Elsewhere, Jerod Morris joins host Mike Chan on the Go and Grow podcast to chat about developing your brand as an authority, scaling content marketing strategies, and the power of podcasts. In this 53-minute episode, Jerod and Mike discuss: How Rainmaker Digital creates and markets its own content How to attract a... Listen to episode2016-06-2100 minRainmaker.FM ElsewhereJerod Morris on The Remarkable PodcastJerod Morris joined host Dave Mooring on The Remarkable Podcast to discuss digital marketing strategy, building email lists, and why you should start a podcast. In this 66-minute episode, Jerod and Dave discuss: How you can use networking to generate more traffic How to move people from your podcast to your email list Which type... Listen to episode2016-05-1000 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 057 How to Decide What Your Podcast Should Be AboutThis is the first lesson in our three-part mini course about how to create a unique podcast that attracts and retains an audience. In this lesson, Jerod leads a discussion about the fundamental question that must be answered at the beginning of every showrunner's journey. And while it may not seem like it has much... Listen to episode2016-05-0450 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 055 How (and Why) to Teach a Mini Course via Your PodcastThere are so many benefits to making mini courses available online, and your podcast is a great place to start from when it comes to prepping (and even recording) your mini course material. In this episode of The Showrunner, Jerod and Jonny discuss the many benefits of mini courses. They also outline their plan for... Listen to episode2016-04-2031 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 052 How Jerod Grew Revenue by 1200% and Doubled Subscribers to The Assembly CallHosting and running a podcast is (thankfully) a lot of fun. If it wasn't, most of us probably would have quit our shows a long time ago, because it is a lot of hard work. Aside from the personal satisfaction and minor ego boosts we get from hosting a podcast, there are two metrics that... Listen to episode2016-03-3039 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 051 How to Overcome Your Inferiority Complex as a PodcasterHave you ever felt like you're not qualified to host your podcast? Ever felt like you were way out of your depth with a certain topic or with a certain guest? Welcome to the club. Most of us have. In this episode of The Showrunner, Jonny and Jerod share their own experiences with facing a... Listen to episode2016-03-2334 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 050 Why Quitting Your Podcast May Be the Greatest Gift You Can Give Your AudienceThere is a time in every Showrunner's journey when we think about giving up, packing it in, and quitting. The common response is to keep pushing and stay focused. But not today. In this episode, Jerod and Jonny talk about when you should pack it in and quit your podcast. Quit your show, not quit... Listen to episode2016-03-1626 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 048 Quick Case Study: How to Be Smart About SponsorshipsA Sponsorship is the most common method for achieving direct profitability from your podcast. Jerod just accepted the first sponsor for one of his shows after 4+ seasons without one. He and Jonny discuss a few lessons he learned along the way, and whether the "big announcement" email he sent his audience was a good... Listen to episode2016-03-0245 min
Vital Presence45. Primility - Balancing pride and humility with Jerod MorrisJerod Morris, VP of Rainmaker Digital, shares his passion for Primility - the art of balancing pride with humility to help leaders make better decisions.2016-03-0135 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 047 Apple Podcasts Connect is Here (What it Means for You and Your Show)After a mysterious few days during which several Showrunner listeners and course members were unable to submit new podcasts to iTunes … there is breaking news. Apple Podcasts Connect is here, and it's worth getting excited about. In this remarkably short episode of The Showrunner, Jerod and Jonny discuss: What Apple Podcasts Connect is, what... Listen to episode2016-02-2420 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 046 7 Mindset-Altering Lessons from a Recent Gary Vaynerchuk KeynoteGary Vaynerchuk delivered the closing keynote on the opening day of Traffic and Conversion Summit 2016, and Jerod was there to see it. The next day, he and Jonny recorded an episode discussing the mindset-altering lessons Gary delivered. The episode opens with two important housekeeping notes: The Showrunner Podcasting Course is accepting new students until... Listen to episode2016-02-1742 minRainmaker.FM ElsewhereJerod Morris on Try Business SchoolThis week on Elsewhere, Jerod Morris chats with Sonia Thompson about turning your passion into a meaningful business that matters to your audience. In this 25-minute episode, Jerod and Sonia discuss: Why it s easier today to start a project than ever before The danger in waiting for the “perfect time” to start something The benefits... Listen to episode2016-02-1600 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 045 9 Lessons Learned Publishing a Book From a PodcastStarting a podcast is a lot of fun, has the potential to build you an audience of raving fans, and may earn you the right to become a Showrunner. All of this is excellent, but it may just be the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, Jerod and Jonny discuss the lessons Jonny learned... Listen to episode2016-02-1045 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 041 The 3 Elements You Must Have Ready at LaunchWhether you are launching a brand new show or you are looking to gain some much-needed attention with a relaunch of your existing show, having a launch plan for your podcast is essential. Don't have a launch plan for your podcast? Jerod and Jonny have you covered with The Showrunner 15-part podcast launch plan. In... Listen to episode2016-01-1332 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 040 13 Steps to a Better Show in 2016The new year is upon us all, which means it's time to refocus and put a plan in place for making 2016 your show's best year ever. Jerod and Jonny have that plan. The first step in that plan is joining us for the free public Blab.im session we are hosting on Friday, January 8,... Listen to episode2016-01-061h 03The ShowrunnerNo. 039 Exciting News and New Years Resolutions for 2016The end of each year offers up the perfect time for quiet reflection, as well as enthusiastic glances toward the future. With that in mind, Jerod and Jonny end 2016 on a high note — as each have received exciting news recently — and then look toward 2016. In addition to commenting on their own... Listen to episode2015-12-3043 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 038 Are You Looking For a New Way to Launch (or Relaunch) Your Podcast?During the past 38 episodes, Jerod and Jon have taught a very specific 15-step podcast launch plan. But what if there was an easier and more effective way to launch (or relaunch) your podcast? With all of the work that goes into creating a remarkable show experience for your listeners, sometimes the promotion side of... Listen to episode2015-12-1643 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 037 Is It Time to Start Building a Team Around Your Show?You are a showrunner. You're powerful. You're flexible. You're one person who can do the work of ten (or so it seems). But … at what point is it smart for you to build a team to help you with your show? This episode was inspired by a recent experience Jerod had: he got married... Listen to episode2015-12-0934 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 034 Next-Level Tips for Building Your Show's Email ListHow do you kick the growth of your show's email list into high gear? In this episode, Jonny and Jerod offer up some of the strategies that have worked for them in growing powerful email lists for their shows. If you missed last week's episode, it was a rebroadcast of an earlier episode about the... Listen to episode2015-11-1849 minThe Showrunner[Rebroadcast] No. 033 Why Email Is Your Show's Mandatory CompanionYes, you've heard the main section of this episode before — about the importance of building an email list as part of your audience engagement strategy. But the intro and outro are new, as Jerod explains why we decided to rebroadcast this episode this week. The smartest showrunners know that their podcast is only the... Listen to episode2015-11-1137 minRainmaker.FM ElsewhereJerod Morris on Podcast JunkiesJerod Morris sits down with Harry Duran of Podcast Junkies to discuss how he runs five regular podcasts, his struggles with creating content, and how he stays committed to his audience. In this 84-minute episode, Harry and Jerod discuss: The difference between authenticity and transparency How every podcaster has felt uninspired to record their show... Listen to episode2015-10-2200 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 028 Good, Good, Good Advice for Recording Interview Guests and Co-HostsThis episode outlines the best practices for recording good audio for yourself, your guest, and your co-host(s). And yes, we have addressed this topic before, but never quite like this … This week's episode begins with a callback to last week, as Jerod notes a massive bit of irony that came out of the episode... Listen to episode2015-10-0742 min
Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately058 Jerod Morris | Don’t Know Where To Start? Build An Audience
Jerod Morris is the VP of RainMaker.FM and the VP of Marketing
for Copyblogger. He hosts a couple of very successful podcasts,
including The Lede, The Showrunner, and Primility. Jerod shares
interesting insight on how he runs 5 regular podcasts, his
struggles with creating content, and not failing on his commitment
to his audience. Jerod also talks about his love for creating new
made-up words, teaching, and who inspires him.
Show Highlights
04:45 – Jerod talks about
Showrunner.
10:35 – You can’t build an
audience quickly.
13:15 – There’s a difference
between authenticity and transparency.
17:00 – Every podcaster has felt
uninspired to record th...2015-10-061h 24The ShowrunnerNo. 026 Sonia Simone on How a Podcast Fits Into a Content Marketing StrategyWe have not one but two renowned Defenders of Humanity on this week's episode. Sonia Simone, Chief Content Officer for Rainmaker Digital, joins Jerod and Jonny to discuss how your podcast can (and should) fit into your overall content marketing mix. The timing of Sonia's visit is not a coincidence. With Authority getting ready to... Listen to episode2015-09-2338 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 025 How to Easily Find and Schedule Guests for Your PodcastWith the surge in popularity of the interview-based podcast, what can you as a Showrunner do to stand-out and be remarkable? In this episode, Jerod and Jon tackle this very question. In fact, this topic started as our listener question, but both of us felt that it deserved its own episode. With Jerod's sports podcasting... Listen to episode2015-09-1640 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 024 Essential Audio Tips from the Official Audio Engineer of Rainmaker.FMToby Lyles of TwentyFour Sound is the audio wizard behind the curtain here at Rainmaker.FM. With Jonny out this week, Jerod takes over the show and invites Toby to share some insights on how you can improve the quality of the audio you are delivering to your audience. This week's episode begins with Jerod sharing... Listen to episode2015-09-0940 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 020 Why Podcasting is a Crappy Hobby, but a Great Job (Or is it?)And now for something slightly different. This episode was recorded backwards and worked surprisingly well (or did it?). This episode was inspired by a statement made by Roman Mars during his keynote presentation at Podcast Movement 2015. As you will hear, both Jerod and I have strong and opposing opinions about Roman's choice of words.... Listen to episode2015-08-1231 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 019 From Stats to Sponsors: A Remarkable Show is Simply Great Content, On DemandSponsorships are one of the most discussed topics in podcasting. For the most part, we all want to monetize our podcasts and get compensated for all the hard work we put into our shows. Well, there's good news and bad news … We begin this episode with a chat about Podcast Movement and Jerod decides... Listen to episode2015-08-0535 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow Veteran Podcaster and Content Marketer Jerod Morris WritesThe Showrunner behind multiple top-ranking podcasts and Vice President of Marketing for the Rainmaker.FM podcast network, Jerod Morris, paid me a visit this week to talk about his beginnings as a writer, podcaster, and digital marketer.Mr. Morris started out online as a sports blogger and became the editor of a high-traffic blog that was tapped by Fox Sports.His blogging has led to quite a few opportunities for the writer, including:
Co-founding a WordPress hosting company
Leading the editorial team for Copyblogger.com
Launching and co-hosting multiple top-ranked podcasts
… and becoming the VP...2015-08-0345 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 014 Pro Tips on Building an Audience That Will Stick With YouGet a sneak peek at the lessons inside The Showrunner Podcasting Course as Chris Garrett and Christina Canters provide expert advice on the right way to build, and even move, your audience. This week's episode opens with a reflection on the unique experience we shared this week: Jerod stepping into Jonny's Hack the Entrepreneur host... Listen to episode2015-07-0139 min
OfficeHours.FMThe Digital Content King - Episode 63 with Jerod MorrisJoined by Jerod Morris of Rainmaker.fm, we talked content marketing, podcasting (and tips for new podcasters), and his upcoming session at The Podcast Movement.2015-06-1900 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 009 A New Way to Think About Your Show's U.S.P.One of the common threads from the speakers at Authority Rainmaker was the importance of differentiation. In this new episode of The Showrunner, Jerod and Jon provide a new way to view the unique selling proposition of your show. After opening with a brief discussion about incredible benefits you can gain from taking online relationships... Listen to episode2015-05-2833 minThe ShowrunnerShowrunner ‘Short': The 4 Essential Elements of a Remarkable PodcastDo you want to create a podcast for listeners? Or do you want to deliver a remarkable audio experience to your audience? In this reprisal of his presentation at Authority Rainmaker, Jerod dives deep into the four essential elements of a remarkable audience experience. You ll learn: Why the general perception of the term showrunner is... Listen to episode2015-05-221h 05The ShowrunnerNo. 008 The 3 Components of Podcast ProfitabilityLast week, Jerod gave a presentation at Authority Rainmaker entitled "Become a Showrunner: The 4 Essential Elements of a Remarkable Podcast." One of those elements is profitability, which he and Jon break down this week's episode of The Showrunner. Jerod and Jon begin by sharing their biggest Oh crap! moments while recording, then dive into... Listen to episode2015-05-2033 minThe ShowrunnerShowrunner Short: Why Color Psychology Matters for Your BrandingThere are many elements to take into account when you are determining how you will brand your show. Don't overlook the psychological impact of the colors you choose. In this Showrunner Short, Jerod delivers a quick lesson on the oft-overlooked importance of color psychology in podcast branding. It matters both for your podcast's artwork and... Listen to episode2015-05-0111 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 005 What Does It Mean to Be a Showrunner?So … what exactly is a "showrunner" anyway? And what does it take to be a successful one? Jerod and Jon define the term, and explain what separates successful Showrunners from all the rest. In this episode, Jerod and Jon discuss: What essential lesson about building an audience can we learn from the very first... Listen to episode2015-04-2935 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 004 5 Easily Avoidable Mistakes That Cause Most Podcasts to FailMost podcasts fail. It s unfortunate, but true. That might psyche some potential showrunners out before they even start. But savvy showrunners will recognize an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of others. Obviously there are many possible mistakes can lead to podcasts failing. But there are some common ones that Jerod and Jon have seen... Listen to episode2015-04-2237 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 003 The Right Way to Approach Branding Your PodcastYou may think that branding your podcast begins with the name and ends with your show art. Not so. There is so much more to it, and it's vitally important that you get it right from the beginning. In this third episode of The Showrunner, Jerod and Jon discuss all of the following: The inevitable... Listen to episode2015-04-1528 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 002 How to Decide What Topic to Podcast AboutOnce you've decided that you want to be a showrunner, it's time to decide what topic to podcast about. This episode details a few of the most important questions you should ask yourself to choose the best topic to get started with. Jerod and Jon provide insight on how aspiring showrunners should choose their topics... Listen to episode2015-04-0841 minThe ShowrunnerNo. 001 Why Right Now is the Perfect Time to Start Your PodcastA multitude of factors are converging to make now the perfect time to launch a podcast. But should you? In the first episode of The Showrunner, Jerod Morris explains the factors contributing to the current podcasting boon and walks you through how to decide if you have what it takes to run a successful podcast.... Listen to episode2015-04-0138 min
Search Engine Journal Show#MarketingNerds: Productivity & Content Marketing Hacks With Jerod Morris, @CopyBloggerVisit our Marketing Nerds archive to listen to other Marketing Nerds podcasts! For this episode of Marketing Nerds, I was elated to be joined by Jerod Morris, VP of Marketing at CopyBlogger, who will be speaking about content marketing at our SEJ Summit Dallas event, hosted by Searchmetrics, on March 31st. These invite-only conference tickets are FREE to attendees thanks to Searchmetrics, which delivers enterprise SEO and content marketing analysis, recommendations, forecasting and reporting for companies that want potential customers to find them faster. Want to attend? We still have a few spots open – so if you are in the DFW, Ho...2015-03-0621 min
Starve the DoubtsJerod Morris - Advice from the Dir of Content for Copyblogger Media (@jerodmorris & @ElguetaLaura)STARVE106 - Jerod Morris - Advice from the Director of Content for Copyblogger Media (@jerodmorris & @ElguetaLaura)Jerod Morris is the Director for Content for Copyblogger Media. He is also the host and co-founder of The Assembly Call which is a live expert reaction to every Indian University basketball game. Jerod is a writer, an editor, and one of the most creative podcasters that I have come across recently. You can check out his work by going to copyblogger.com & listening to the LEDE podcast (L E D E).Support the show2014-04-2727 min