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Just like last year, I’m putting it ALL on the table for you: I’m exposing my highs, my lows, everything in between. This past year has been a whirlwind. While I've achieved some incredible goals and am laying a foundation that will be key in growing my brand and business even further in the years ahead, this year has presented obstacles and challenges that have had me on my knees in prayer and te...

Important update since recording this episode: Formerly titled Podfluencer Society (for before that, 4 Things For Your Podcast), episodes 1-114 share insights and strategies specifically for podcasters. As the podcast has undergone a complete rebrand, some links and information referenced in earlier episodes have likely changed. Please contact us at yougetwhatimsaying.podcast@gmail.com if you cann...

I'm excited to share a sneak peek of a brand new podcast that's quickly become one of my favorites for podcasters just like you: Podcast Bestie ! Podcast Bestie started as a newsletter back in November 2021, and it's grown into a thriving community of over 3k subscribers. And now, the founder and host, Courtney Kocak, is taking things to the next level by launching a podcast! On each episode, Cour...

Recorded and published SAME DAY, to ensure you're getting the latest updates about what I'm trying in an effort to grow my audience IN REAL TIME! A major theme for this podcast is transparency (no gate-keeping here!), so if you've been curious about the Clapper app (particularly in light of all the talk about a TikTok ban), this is the episode for you! Cass Marie (our honorary resident Algorithmic...

You have an incredible business opportunity at your fingertips online these days, but success in the online marketplace (especially in podcasting) doesn't happen overnight. Are you looking at the immediate ROI from your podcast all wrong? When it comes to immediate return on your time and financial investment, it's not usually monetary, whether through selling ads or selling your own products and...

Do you want to grow your podcast as quickly as possible through organic (FREE) internet traction? UM. YES PLS! In this episode, you'll discover what the heck SEO even is and why it's so crucial in helping new listeners to find your podcast; how to take advantage of keywords and key phrases to increase your podcast's discoverability; how to optimize your podcast website, so that the Google gods act...

In 2005, Dre Baldwin's basketball training videos (the first "athlete workout" videos ever shared online by anyone in any sport) quickly caught fire on YouTube, making Dre more known from YouTube than even from his professional basketball career. Not only did Dre remain consistent and disciplined on the court in order to play pro, but he's maintained a brand and business online for the past 15+ ye...

If you’re an influencer in the early stages of podcasting, tune in to keep your expectations in check, hear what's worked (& what hasn't) from those who have walked before you, and make the most of the opportunity ahead. Asha Christina (YouTube personality) speaks to her experience starting a podcast with an existing audience in the same niche on YouTube; Avery Warner ( 90 Day Fiance ) shares...

Ready to channel your pain into a powerful creative expression on the mic? From vulnerability to authenticity, this episode covers everything you need to know to put it all out there and leave a lasting impact on your audience, including: how to re-frame the hesitations holding you back from showing up as your most authentic self, so that you can fully step into your power on the mic; how to use y...

The digital age has brought with it a surge of podcasts, making it more crucial than ever for creators to stand out from the crowd... and TikTok provides a powerful platform for podcasters to reach their target audience and grow their following, with a massive and highly active user-base. Don't miss out on the chance to tap into the power of TikTok and reach millions of potential listeners! In thi...

Growing a following online allows you to reach a larger audience and increase visibility for your podcast, resulting in more opportunities for collaborations, sponsorships, and other monetization opportunities. But unlike what a lot of online gurus will tell you, sometimes the best strategy is simply to have no strategy at all! Is that REALLY true though? Did Asha Christina have NO strategy to get...

Struggling to record solo eps? This one is for YOU! Maggie Sturgis is in her mid-twenties figuring out WHAT life is in adulthood and how the hell to get through it... and she's sharing her journey publicly on her Let's Bring It Up podcast, to help others along the way. So today, Maggie's here to fill us in about how her early podcast journey is going, what she's learning, and most importantly, how...

Are you sick and tired of your podcast getting lost in the sea of MILLIONS of other shows? Do you want to make sure that your podcast stands out and attracts new loyal listeners every single day? THIS is the episode for YOU! Tune in to learn exactly how you can make sure your podcast is catchy and compelling to a brand new potential listener from the minute they scroll across your feed in the list...

ONE simple tip in this episode resulted in THOUSANDS more podcast downloads... and Jordan Blair is BACK on the podcast to tell you all about it and MORE! The last time you heard from Jordan on my podcast was back in February of 2022... a whole YEAR AGO OMG. It was episode 33, and we talked about Jordan's incredible podcasting journey with her Dreamful Bedtime Stories podcast. Well, a LOT has trans...

I recently received a pitch to my email inbox that blew me away, and so of course, I knew I had to share it with you! In this episode with Zilker Media's Chief Publicity Officer Shelby Janner, we cover: the exact pitch template her team has used to reach 2.5 million listeners in the past two years alone, so that you can copy it for your own pitches; the pros and cons of being featured in legacy me...

Sensitive content: death and dying; grieving the loss of a loved one. This week's episode is much heavier than you've heard on the show in a while, because my dear friend Alyse Dusseault has graciously agreed to share with you how she found her way to podcasting following the unthinkable loss of a loved one. We can get so busy running on the hamster wheel of content creation that we lose sight of...

You’ve got questions, Avery’s got ANSWERS... in this special EARLY RELEASE episode! On Wednesday, January 4th, Avery Warner (Reality TV Personality, 90 Day Fiance and Host, Chiller Queen Podcas t) posted on her podcast account Instagram story that she would be canceling the next episode of her podcast – at the same time, her guest was, well – spiraling . So what was it that was going down behind t...

As podcasters, we're building a brand and usually a business - meaning, we want to be perceived as being bold and confident – not only so that people want to listen to our podcast, but also so that they want to purchase our existing income-generating products, services, and memberships. But if we're expecting ourselves to truly inspire and influence the person listening to us in their earbuds for...

Considering you likely already have a career or other full-time commitment already on your plate when you start your podcast, how are you supposed to a) find the TIME to work on your podcast; and then b) once you do block out the time, how do you get into a FLOW that eventually becomes seamless and starts to function like a well-oiled machine? In this conversation with the queen of organization La...

It’s rare… like REALLY rare… that I’m BLOWN AWAY by someone’s podcast content – but The Zak Kuhn Show immediately stopped me in my tracks. Everything about Zak’s show is top-notch: his cover art, his audio quality, his writing skills, his intentionality behind the content, his marketing strategy, the caliber of guests – but most impressive of all is Zak's thoughtfulness in the prep he does before...

It can be scary to wake up every day not knowing whether or not the hard work you’re putting in will ever pay off… it’s a story Clayton Anderson knows all too well after chasing his dream in Nashville for over a decade. In this conversation, Clayton shares insight into the ups and downs of his artist career (including physically watching a decision-maker pull his demo CD out of the trash), the fun...

Did you know ratings and reviews actually have zero impact on your discoverability with regard to the Apple Podcasts algorithm? Well guess what? For once, the algorithm is NOT the king, but ratings and reviews still matter… A LOT! In this conversation with podcast pro Alex Sanfilippo, we discuss how you can make sure you’re creating 5-star content, how to talk to your listeners (& improve your...

Think about this: the attention span of an Instagram user is about 2.7 seconds... but 80% of podcast listeners will finish an ENTIRE podcast episode once they hit play! That means that when you guest on a podcast that speaks to your DREAM clients, you're tapping into a highly targeted and captivated audience, who's leaning in to hear what you have to say. Not only that, but 60% of listeners have p...

As podcasters, we’re constantly being told NOT to get into this business with a goal of making money, but I’m here to call BS. I firmly believe that with a thoughtful and consistent strategy and the right mindset, your podcast can certainly become a key component in a thriving business. There are endless ways you can be making money with your podcast, so tune in to hear all about the mindset piece...

The BEST investment I have made in my podcasting business is attending conferences, because when it comes to this industry, relationships are everything. If you've been considering attending the annual Podfest conference (happening Jan 26-29, 2023), tune in to hear from founder Chris Krimitsos all about what to expect as a first-time attendee, how you can still participate with a tight budget, how...