PodWell

How do you start a podcast? On this episode, Geneen Harston, Rivet360’s VP of Production, talks through the steps of launching a podcast, including how to pick a theme, who should be the host, what each episode should discuss and how to plan your recording and launch calendars. Take a listen to jump start your podcast journey! Guest: Geneen Harston Check out Rivet360's blog post, Podcast Productio...

Join us in our conversation with Michelle Aronson, a multifaceted HR executive, business founder, grad school professor and executive coach, who shares her insights and experiences in this enlightening episode. Michelle dives into the motivations behind launching her own podcast, True Stories at Work , and unveils her aspirations for the show and how her podcasting goals evolved from season to sea...

Podcast artwork plays a big role in discovery! Dive into the world of podcast artwork with Rivet360's graphic artist Tiyen Simmons. Join us as Tiyen shares invaluable insights on why podcast artwork matters, how it can captivate your audience and techniques to leverage it for maximum attention. From crafting eye-catching cover art to designing episode-specific visuals, Tiyen shares the secrets to...

Trying to get more engagement from your listeners? Join us for an insightful episode as we sit down with Rob LaFrentz, Rivet360's award-winning podcast producer, to uncover some tips and tricks to engage your audience. Rob delves into the art of captivating storytelling, building authentic connections with listeners and asking for your listeners’ feedback. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or ju...

Discover how " Talking the Drive ," a podcast by Rivet360's founder, John MacLeod, has revolutionized business development by creating a non-salesy platform for insightful conversations, fostering new relationships and immortalizing valuable ideas for a broader audience. Learn about the surprising benefits and collaborative power of this innovative podcasting approach. Guest: John MacLeod Learn mo...

Are you setting up a home podcasting studio? Or need some help improving your recording space? In this episode of PodWell, Emmy Award winner Andy Mitran talks through the basics of setting up your home studio, including specific equipment recommendations. Andy's equipment recommendations include: Microphone: Electro-Voice RE20 broadcast announcer microphone with variable-d Headphones: Sony MDR7506...

Are you a podcast host wondering what to post about your episodes on social media? In this episode of PodWell, Krista Winston, a social media guru from Rivet360 , shares valuable insights and strategies to help you effectively promote your podcast episodes. Listen as she answers questions that every podcaster encounters when it comes to social media promotion -- from when to post to what to post....

What should the host do if the guest takes a long pause during the recording? Should it be edited out? On this episode, Jesse Betend, one of Rivet360’s award-winning podcast producers, talks through the options of addressing longer silences during a recording session. Sometimes those pauses are what you need to draw in the listener. Guest: Jesse Betend Listen to our episode, then read our blog ' D...

What’s the benefit of podcasting for non-profits? On this episode, Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet360’s president, explains why nonprofits should podcast both for their time and their treasure. Nonprofits have amazing stories to tell, and they can leverage the emotive power of audio to connect with their current and potential audiences. Guest: Cindy Paulauskas

What do you do after the recording? On this episode, award-winning podcast producer Ron Brown talks through the immediate next steps to ensure your audio is secure, easy to find and optimized. These steps are essential to make  your work easier -- and to ensure your audio doesn't get lost! Guest: Ron Brown

How do you get people to listen to your podcast? On this episode, Sara Jane Castro, Director of Communications & Marketing for National Kidney Foundation of Illinois , shares how she markets the Golden Trumpet award-winning podcast The Journey Continues . Guest: Sara Jane Castro Curious to learn more? Head over to our blog post, ' Maximize your podcast's reach: social media tips '.

The introduction to your podcast episode is so important! On this episode, Charlie Meyerson, Rivet360’s VP of Editorial, explains how to hook your listeners from the beginning. For more insights, check out our blog post ' Rule #1 for podcasting: Create a gripping open '. Guest: Charlie Meyerson Image of Charlie Meyerson by Steve Ewert .

How do you get optimal podcast audio at home? On this episode, Geneen Harston, Rivet360’s VP of Production, walks us through her home to hear the different options. It is critical to optimize your recording environment in order to produce top-quality audio. Here tips and tricks on how to do this, without needing to spend tons of money. Guest: Geneen Harston

Can you use external audio clips in your podcast? On this episode, Rivet360's award-winning podcast producer Jennifer O’Neill talks through how to use external audio clips, including the potential legal questions. Be sure to take a listen if you're planning to use segments of someone else's audio in your podcast! Guest: Jennifer O'Neill

How should you prepare your guest for your recording session? On this episode, Jesse Betend, one of Rivet360’s award-winning podcast producers, talks through how to make sure your guest is ready to record, but doesn’t sound scripted. Guest: Jesse Betend Read more of Jesse's expert podcast tips on his blog post: Podcasting best practices