Growth Triggers: Content Marketing & AI

PDS #36 Have you ever been excited to read through some transcripts?! Probably not. So why do you think your listeners will be? Transcripts are excellent if you’re planning on writing a book or want to use them to pull out quotes. It’s hard to justify the cost of doing them every single episode even if they are very cheap in some cases. And when they are cheap and not very accurate does it make se...

Probably one of the most exciting interviews I’ve done in a while. Today I’m joined by entrepreneur, former WWE Women’s Champ Celeste Bonin and one of our podcast partners here at Podcast Domination. I wanted to bring her on because she has a hilarious personality, a great storyteller, a very honest human who’s been through a lot. She is an entrepreneur who had a lot of ups and downs and made it t...

One thing you can do to grow a podcast substantially faster is to COPY others that have done it…. I’m a fan of copying and stealing. Not maliciously of course, but the concept of modeling and adapting stuff. I’ve done it all my life. Podcasting is no different, look at what is working then see how you can spin off a similar concept that works. Today, I’ve done one. Guess and do it. Find out if it...

Okay take a step back and think about all the hard work you put into your podcast. I bet it is a lot, and I bet you're not getting paid directly to do it. I’m no different as I write this. It's 12:49 AM, jeezz and yes I STILL write my intros because I fell I need to inject my corny sense of humor and slick talkin’ in here and there :) So, how much time does it take to produce YOUR podcast? 36mins?...

Why do people quit podcasting? Well, there are a lot of reasons, but one reason is TIME. It is the reason why most people apply to work with my team. Nevertheless, you can do it on your own it just will take a bit longer, here’s to set it up. Questions? DM on Instagram @Luisryandiaz If you only have a few hours a week, step one, titles, step two, outline, step three, record. - Luis Diaz Want me to...

Today I sit down with my friend April, from the Get Fit FAST with this Foodie by April Meracle podcast. We look at what she’s doing to grow the podcast, and I offer some advice and ideas around how she could further develop her show and serve her audience better. I hope you learn, act and dominate :) Timestamps: 2:51 April's end goal with the podcast 3:47 The distribution process she followed when...

I love email marketing but there are two things that make it not the best tool for me. I’m not good at it. It’s getting harder to hit the inbox and get your message read. So you’ve got to be DAMN GOOD. So for me, ManyChat is something that's, not quite as competitive as email plus open rates are better. Today, you’ll learn some strategies on how to use your podcast and ManyChat together to build a...

Ever thought of running ads to grow your show? Well, I did. And here are my results. Want me to help you run ads to your show or business on Overcast, and  Spotify? Connect with me luis@podcastdomination.co “Overcast, that’s why I like them because their ads platform is super simple and I think they share with you some secrets and some things that I've learned you can really use to kind of milk it...

SUPER pumped for this interview, you guys, Paul’s been like a big brother to me for a bit. He’s resilient, resourceful and an expert networker. Today Paul shares his best books for learning how to network better than 99% of people online, the extreme power of getting interviewed on other shows to boost your credibility. Enjoy! Timestamps 05:49 Becoming good at networking and how he started at it 1...

PSTTTT can I tell you one secret about podcasting …? I learned this after researching, studying, analyzing, and analyzing tons of the top shows, the Pat Flynn’s, John Lee Dumas’, the Tim Ferriss’ for years… year freaking years. I BET you won’t see this coming; I know it because I didn’t see it either. It was pretty refreshing but again a stark reminder that this is an actual long game. Okay okay,...

What are the questions you need to ask yourself BEFORE you press record? If you are familiar with Pastor Andy Stanley, you might find this familiar. After hearing him and Donald Miller speak about these questions I noticed something. There wasn’t any template or worksheet for Podcasters to use to prepare thoroughly for a podcast episode. So using these questions, I developed the Perfect Podcast Ep...

This guy is incredible, one of the most humble people in podcasting, very intelligent, and can help you grow your show. Not to mention I’ve purchased and used it. If you want to improve your podcast, YouTube channel, Facebook page, etc., then this is the PODCAST you need to listen to. I would also want you to check out Repurpose.io which we use for our clients :) and Simple Podcast Press. This epi...

Have you ever wondered how BIG time authors promote their books and hit the NYT Best Seller list..? Well, I’m not really sure but I do know one thing they do that can help YOU grow your podcast. They use a TEAM…(Yes podcasting is a TEAM sport!)   At least the launch, teams can help with content, reviews, social media presence, and word of mouth. This podcast episode will help you recruit, leads an...

Video is sort of like the older brother of audio content. Am I hypocritical for saying that? Maybe so, but the fact is that VIDEO IS POWERFUL. If you're interested in using content marketing to grow your business, fill your pipeline and sell more stuff video works. But only if your good at it. Today my guest is a video expert Patrick Stiles, and his company Vidalytics is leading the way in helping...

Do you want to grow your podcast and gain more followers in 2019? Do you know how or where to start? Today, I’m going to give you three simple strategies to grow your podcast like wildfire in 2019. We’ll also cover how to meet other podcasters, build relationships, and leverage social media for growth. Since you’re reading this, I’m also going to give you a bonus that I’ve come across since record...

One of the fastest ways to boost your podcast’s image is to create a social impact. If you’re ready to engage with your audience in an intentional, inventive way while helping out some amazing causes, you need to check out this episode. Today, I’m giving you the tactical five-step system I used to raise money for two great charities, with the bonus of getting some free promotion along the way. Sin...

If your interested in launching a podcast that magnetically pulls your ideal listener to your show and floods your inbox with thank you’s and prospects interested in working with you then this podcast will be the MOST important podcast episode you listen to this WEEK….. Imagine this for a second After months of research, recording, editing, your podcast its go time. You’ve spent hours and hours lo...

In copywriting, titles are the most significant element of a sales letter. In podcasting, TITLES are the essential element of the written portion of a podcast, but the next most important part of a podcast is the INTRODUCTION. Who are you? Why should I care? What should I keep listening??? If your intro sucks and does not convey any value, your podcast will suffer. Listen to this episode and I gua...

Ok, I get it...so you’ve gained a good/decent Social media following, but there's only so much you can share in 60 seconds or on a quote card. So how do you impact your audience and share your message with long-form content when you don’t have an email list, and you don’t have anyone going to your blog..? Podcasting could be a possible answer for you. I've walked a few influencers from channels li...

Plenty of people come from other platforms to podcasting expecting instant success, merely because they’re popular elsewhere. Podcasting isn’t that easy; it takes dedication and a lot of know-how. On today’s podcast, Luis takes us through 7 of the best podcasts you should be following to improve your show. Learn what makes these shows so great and what lessons you can expect to take from them to g...

PDS #11 Do you have a plan for growth in 2019? Or is a build it and they will come kind of thing? Being intentional about your podcast audience growth in both downloads, conversions (one time listener, to subscribers to a customer) is essential. Those who have a plan and execute it typically fair a lot better than those who don’t which shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. Just like progress in the g...

PDS #10 Ever wonder what the secret to ranking higher in Itunes/Apple Podcasts? Well, I don’t know all the answers but I might be able to offer you some tips and strategies to help you get some traction! This episode goes into ONE key metric I am 99.99% sure weighs heavily into ranking your podcast high. Make sure your launch strategy factors this metric. Now, this episode also goes into why its i...

PDS #8 As more and more business turns to audio as another place to seek attention from there customers the opportunities for finding, and fostering a sponsorship relationship is a possibility. Now it is not my favorite way of creating revenue from a podcast, but it's a possibility especially if you are covering a very niche topic. Today I share some tips and overlooked and unexpected places you c...

PDS #7 The launch (and pre-launch) phase of your podcast (about the first eight weeks) is critical to its ultimate success. On this episode, I’m going to reveal five killer launch mistakes, that can impede the growth of your podcast. I’m also going to share with you tips to actually put your content and podcast on the best path to success during the launch period. Just wanted to send a huge shouto...

PDS #6 A few months ago, I had the pleasure of spending a few hours in a coffee shop with one of the most brilliant minds in podcasting. Seriously, with over 17 years experience in media and has worked with some of the biggest brands in TV and Radio Kelly is an expert in what I call finding the “damn” factor in people through her ninja-like interviewing process. In this episode, Kelly and I cover...