Creative Cast with Tammy Munson

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...

It's finally September, and I can feel the change in the air. Sweaters, Hot Cocoa, Boots, leaves changing colors, AND hockey starts soon! So BIG NEWS y'all! If you've been following along on social media or you're one of my email insiders – you already got the scoop – but doors are NOW OPEN for Wildfire Creative's NEW Quick Launch Podcast Intensive! The Intensive kicks off on October 3rd and costs...

Can you believe it is almost September? I love this time of year - it feels like a new year, doesn't it? My team at Wildfire is starting to strategize our 2023 marketing plan and work on some ideas for 2023 and beyond! Speaking of new… I've got a BIG announcement regarding our Quick Launch Podcast Intensive - so you don't want to miss that! (If you are one of my email insiders, then you've already...

Hey, Welcome to the Creative Cast! I'm so grateful that you are joining me again this week! Today's episode is all about TRUTH! Yep,  I'm dropping some podcasting truth bombs for you today. Also, I'm sharing tips on a few items you need to know about that are just not true regarding your podcast! Listen in to learn the TRUTH about some of these LIES :  You can make easy money from Podcasting! Edit...

Hey Friends!  I have to say I have been loving being back with y'all and doing podcast episodes again. This is what I live for ya'll. My mission is to help you love your podcast and build it like a business. Your podcast has been out in the world for a while, and  you want your podcast to be more than just a one-way conversation. Maybe you want to create a more personal connection with your listen...

Hey, Y'all -  If you're a newbie podcaster looking to grow your podcast or want to be a podcaster, grab a notebook and a pen and listen in! Today, I wanted to take a moment and talk about what happens AFTER we launch our brand new baby podcast into the world. It's all easy breezy… right? Well - not quite. I also talk about:  The post-launch period of your podcast should be geared towards the growt...

Hey, Y'all ! Welcome back to the Creative Cast; After a much-needed hiatus, I'm finally back with all of you, and I couldn't be more excited! The hiatus was amazing and just what I needed to get my health back on track, but I missed talking with you weekly.  Thank you for the notes of support, love, and prayers for healing. Y'all made the difference.  In today's episode - We are kicking off Season...

Hey Friend! Can you believe it is the end of January already? 2022 is still new, fresh, and FULL of possibilities. No matter what the world might tell you: You are not behind, friend.  Occasionally, I'll recommend to my clients that it's time to freshen up their podcast, strategize and this year, I've decided to take my own advice! After this episode, there will pause in new episodes so I can have...

Hey Friend!    In this episode of The Creative Cast, I dive into building a strong podcast community and sharing some tips and tricks for growing a strong community for your podcast!  Listen in to learn more…  In order to make an impact with your audience then you need to make sure that they stay engaged.   Fostering an online community gives your audience a place to come together, a place to belo...

Hey Y'all  Today on the show I wrap up our series on having a sales funnel for your podcast! I take a deep dive into the purchase, re-evaluation, and re-purchase stages.  if you already have a business, a podcast is a great way to inform, educate, and entertain your customers. If you already have a podcast, a sales funnel can help you financially sustain your project over the long haul. Having a s...

Hey Friend - Outside of talking about podcasting and diving into analytics, one of my favorite things to talk about is marketing! I'm so excited about today's episode because I get to "nerd out" talking about marketing, funnels, and how to create a podcast sales funnel!  Let's be real, We've all bought something online recently, except maybe my great aunt Gertie. (but she's 90! ) Some of us may be...

Hey Friend -    Happy New Year!    Over the last few years, Podcasting grew by leaps and bounds. That said, podcasting in its simplest form is exclusionary to the 10+ million people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Audio-only content cannot always be consumed or enjoyed by this particular community, and the problem gets worse when there's poor audio quality or the lack of accessibility features. ...

Merry Christmas, Friends! 2021 was a doozy of a year. I know that I speak for everyone, when I stay it was a LONG year. In fact, It felt more like 2020: The Sequel . I have so much hope for the new year. I know y'all are with me when I say Goodbye 2021. It was a year full of so much. There were lots of lessons learned, grief, and much more. In this episode of The Creative Cast, I wrap up the year...

Do you remember the last time God showed up in your life? Even though the Lord is everywhere always, many times He'll show up in a very specific way.  We all have those moments after a particularly challenging season and we look back and we see the exact moment that God's presence was there, and how He went ahead of us in order to make that happen.  That is what the Storytellers Live podcast is al...

For the majority of podcasters, we all have a similar goal.  Our main goal is to put out high-value content on a consistent basis. As a podcaster, you are always looking for ways to grow your brand, show your expertise, as well as your audience.  There are a variety of ways to market and promote your podcast. Some of them include - posting your episodes as blog posts on your website, you could lau...

Hey Friend! I'm so glad that you are joining me on the podcast today! It's time for another info roundup here on the Creative Cast. I've got updates on Apple, BuzzSprout, Dynamic Ads, even a resource for some Podcast Gift ideas! You don't want to miss this one!  For the full episode show notes, please go to www.tammymunsoncreative.com/Episode32.