Creative Cast with Tammy Munson

  In this BRAND NEW episode, host Tammy Munson answers a question from a listener " how do you start a podcast when you don't have much of a built-in audience? "   Tammy shares the importance of gathering data from any existing channels and creating a listener persona, creating consistency and trust with your audience. Lastly, She also discusses how patience is needed, and podcast success is not a...

There are a lot of podcasts out there right now – in fact, there are currently 3 million active podcasts worldwide.  While the significant number of listeners makes podcasts look very attractive, Worse, there are many dead podcasts, too – as podcasters abandoned them in between. Out of all the global podcasts, less than 50% are active, meaning only half of the shows had a new episode published thi...

As I mentioned a few weeks ago - we are heading into the Golden Era of podcasting, and it's booming y'all.  The podcasting industry is booming. As of last month, there are over 5 million podcasts with over 70 million episodes between them. (according to our friends over at Edison Research! Looking at those numbers, you may wonder, " can I even carve out a space of my own and grow an audience?? " T...

Welcome to another episode of the Creative Cast - We're continuing our look back at some Oldies but Goodies. This week we are taking it all the back to Episode 1!! I recorded this one in April of 2021! Doesn't that seem like it was forever ago?! In this episode - I  talk about  PODCASTING … more specifically, launching YOUR podcast . With so many people thinking about launching a podcast, I though...

Hey Friend - Welcome to another episode of the Creative Cast. While I'm on this break, I wanted to bring y'all some oldies but goodies. So for the next four weeks, I'll have YOUR favorite episodes!  I'm returning from my trip to Texas and Florida this week. If you follow Wildfire Creative or me on Instagram, you know I ate my way across the DFW Metroplex, visited Magnolia and Buc-ee's, and rode mo...

Hey, friend–  Today's episode of the Creative Cast is a SPECIAL one ! You see, today I turn 50! What?  Yes - yours truly has hit the big 5-0 ! I'm not like others who say my age is younger than it is! Nope. I earned each of these years, all 50 of them! I'm proud of them and y'all - it sure beats the alternative, right? When I started thinking about how to celebrate my birthday on the podcast - I d...

Hey, friend–  A few weeks ago, during one of the coaching calls, one of my clients mentioned she was thinking of ending her podcast. As we talked through, she realized where she was headed next.  It's not something we like to think about for our podcast; however, it's a common question that podcasters ask when they don't see much growth or decreasing downloads! Here is the truth about podcasts – T...

Hey Friend, It's no secret there are a lot of podcasts out there. Four million was the last number that  I saw. Many are simply amazing with great content, but many are just average… well, just not good.  In today's show, I'm discussing what separates the good from the bad. And, more importantly, what you can do to up your podcast host game!  Listen in to learn more :  Think of your listener as a...

  Hey Friend  Welcome to the FIRST  episode of Creative Cast… 2023! It feels so weird to say that! I'm so excited about what 2023 has in store. I feel - it's going to be a great year. I just got done business and personal planning AND my word of the year!  Today's episode is all about answering your questions . Yep, that's right - you asked, I answered. I got so many questions I just couldn't answ...

Hey Friends -  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas full of happiness, joy, and peace! (and some fantastic memories too!) This year was full of many transitions - a new business model + a completely new rebrand. We added several new teams and clients this year. I experienced some setbacks thanks to the economy. The other thing that this year brought was podcasting to the forefront - movies and tv...

Hey Friends -  Since it is Christmas week - Today will be a mini-episode; However,  I wanted to talk about Christmas and what drives our pressure-filled expectations. We all have those fantasy-fueled expectations about Christmas that come straight out of a Hallmark movie with the perfect Christmas celebrations, the well-behaved children, and there is no drama of any kind. Listen in to learn how yo...

Hey Friends -  This episode finds me still recovering from my hip surgery this past Wednesday. Everything went well… I am just taking a bit more time to rest. With that in mind, today's episode is a re-air of one of my favorite episodes from this past year: It's Time to Stir Up the Water.   Before we dive in, can I remind us all that when God puts something on our hearts, as He did with this one f...

Hey Friends -  So last week, we talked about using the power of email to help you promote your podcast! I really enjoyed this topic, and I think it's going to be very helpful in helping you to grow your audience. Today, we dive in a little further  - lead magnets to help grow your email list!  Listen in to learn about  :  Why a lead magnet for a podcast? What format should I use?  Practical tips f...

Hey Friends -  Happy Post-thanksgiving Monday! On today's show, we are talking about email marketing for your podcast. However, today's episode is not "selling " something but using the power of email to promote your latest podcast episode!  A few weeks ago, I got an email from a listener (Liz D. from Vestavia, AL ) asking about email marketing and if they should have one for their podcast. We've...

Hey Friends -  Today will be another different episode, but I wanted to take a moment today to talk about Gratitude and being thankful. For this holiday week (and every week), I'm thankful for every one of you listening today! There wouldn't be a Creative Cast if it weren't for you listening, sharing, and leaving reviews! It means so much to me – I love you all more than queso, and y'all know how...

Hey Friends -  So why the bonus episode today and no episode this past Monday? I'll be honest last week was a hard week for managing my chronic illnesses, running a business, and my husband heading out of town.  Sometimes life gets in the way of our best intentions. I had another episode planned with my friend and Veteran, Brittany Simmons, US Army LTC, Retired , but tech issues and audio quality...

  Hey Friends -  Well, it's officially November, the holiday Starbucks drinks are out, and Christmas music is playing on SiriusXM, so it's the Christmas season in my book. Christmas is my favorite holiday, and I try to make it last as long as possible.   Today on the podcast,  we are talking about growing your audience authentically by utilizing the intimacy that podcasting brings more than any ot...

Hey Friends -  I thought it would be fun to do a scary episode, at least things that scare podcasters. So what scares YOU? Well, that's what we'll help you with on this week's show, where you'll learn about what scares podcasters and how to make it less scary!  Listen in to learn more  :     Why I don't like Halloween – and no, it isn't just about PSLs either!  Barking dogs and other background no...

Hey Friends -  Whether we want to admit it or not, the holidays are right around the corner! So today,  we are talking about the holidays - specifically, what to do with your podcast during the holidays!    If you've been producing your podcast for any length of time, you know that podcasting is a lot of work. We love what we do, and the work is fulfilling and rewarding but hard work.    During th...

Hey Friends -  So as promised, today we are discussing all things Podcast Branding & Brand Identity. Make sure to stay until the end because I'm also answering a podcast question - Which type of mic should I use? XLR or USB?  Listen in to learn more about creating a brand identity for your podcast:     How do top podcasters achieve such an incredible following? Yes, I'm sharing that secret!  Every...

Hey Friend! So this is a bit different episode today, but it was something that was on my heart when I sat down to record. This is what I love about podcasting - it can be whatever you want to do. So y'all know I'm a big proponent of storytelling; it drew me to podcasting and what I believe podcasting is all about.   So I've mentioned it before, I'm a BIG fan of The Chosen . I recently watched epi...

Hey Friends -  Want to get podcast and promotional tips from a former Rock & Roll DJ turned entrepreneur? Want to learn more about working smarter, not harder? Well, you are in the right place! I'm excited about today's show with my friend and fellow entrepreneur, Kate Bradley Chernis . Kate is a  former Rock and Roll DJ, XM radio host, and CEO of Lately - an app where you write better marketing c...

Hey Friends -  One of the questions that I commonly get is how to structure their episodes. Most people know from listening to another podcast - there is the intro, main content/interview, and outro, right? However, there is a lot more to consider! Which segments to include? How to structure the interview or main content of your episode? On the show today, I'm breaking it all down for you. We'll d...

Hey Friends -  Hey friends! September is in full swing in my house and at Wildfire Creative. We are putting the final touches on the upcoming Podcast Intensive that starts October 2nd!   I'm breaking down all about growing your influence and authority this week! We hear about " influencers" now, thanks to social media. However, that influence has little in common with effective influence with peop...

Hey Friends -  It's hard to believe that September 11th was 21 years ago. It doesn't seem that long, does it? It has now been over two decades since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 – where only the courage of passengers and crew possibly prevented an even deadlier attack. A day we'll never forget. In this week's episode, I'm talking about h...