Cliff Ravenscraft

Podcast Answer Man

Technology EN ↓ 504 episodes

I’ve produced more than fifty of my own shows and published over 5,000 episodes. As a podcast consultant, I’ve trained tens of thousands of people on how to successfully launch their show and build a profitable business around their expertise. Podcast Answer Man is where I share what actually works in podcasting after two decades of experience. It’s a place for thoughtful creators who use podcasting as a tool for building something meaningful with their voice. In each episode, I explore the decisions behind a podcast that grows trust, attracts the right audience, and supports a real business....

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Cliff Ravenscraft

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404 Audio Journal Format & Five Insights I’ve Gained Over Six Months of Putting My Health & Fitness First 15.05.2015 1:18:22

The Audio Journal Format Alain recently asked a few questions about the audio journal format for my Pursuing A Balanced Life podcast. He said that he found it fascinating that I managed to record over 600 episodes in light of the fact that he never considered such an audio format to be one that would […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://...

403 – Podcast Patent Victory – Picking Up Where Serial Left Off – And Much More 06.05.2015 55:42

Podcast Patent Victory? The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), reported that they had successfully convinced the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to invalidate key claims in the so-called “podcasting patent.” You can read more about this on their site by clicking here.     Picking Up Where Serial Left Off I recently subscribed to the Undisclosed-Podcast. […] I have other podcasts that...

402 – Apple Watch Review From A Fitness Tracking Perspective 29.04.2015 1:02:49

In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I give my full review of the Apple Watch after having it for nearly one full week. Find out what I am absolutely in love with this device. Keep in mind, I purchased the Apple watch as a fitness tracking device first and foremost. I used to be […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRavenscraft.com...

401 – Custom Podcast Theme Songs with Todd & Emily from Gifty Song 23.04.2015 45:11

In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I share an amazing new resource for securing a custom theme song made just for your podcast. I first heard of Todd & Emily Marriott, from Gifty Song, after they had created a custom theme song for my friend Dan Miller. After hearing it a few times, I […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRav...

400 – Advice For Creating Your Own Mastermind Group 16.04.2015 1:21:54

I always love celebrating big milestones. I am excited to present this 400th episode of Podcast Answer Man. For this special occasion, I wanted to share the one thing that I believe can bring about the greatest potential for taking your business and/or your life to the next level. I've talked, many times, in the […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at &n...

399 – A New Shift In Priorities 09.04.2015 59:30

For the past several years, I've made it a practice to always keep a list, available in plain site, of the top five to ten priorities of my business pursuits. This list is always ranked with the highest priority at the top. When committing things to my calendar, I always attempt to find a way […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRav...

398 – Meerkat Vs Periscope 04.04.2015 52:26

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the new update to Meerkat as well as my thoughts on Twitter's new Periscope app for live streaming to your audience. I also share my thoughts on the new “Becoming Steve Jobs” biography, my experience at Social Media Marketing World 2015 and the fact that Twitter now […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   ht...

397 – The Return of the Double Ender – Skype Everywhere – YouTube Cards – And Much More! 23.03.2015 53:12

A Future Where Skype Is Everywhere? The Verge recently reported on Microsoft's vision for the future of Skype, saying.. “Microsoft only just launched a preview of Skype for Business, but it's already preparing for the future. In a new vision video released today, the software maker's message is a clear one: it's just the beginning. […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my...

396 – Live Streaming With Meerkat & Nine Income Streams To Consider For Your Online Business 12.03.2015 59:05

Live Streaming With Meerkat I start this week's episode talking about the new Meerkat Live Streaming application that is available for iPhone users. The ability to stream live video from your phone is not new. In fact, it's been possible with Ustream for many years. However, this new app does make it easier than any […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows a...

395 Snoop Dogg Taking Podcasting Further Into The Mainstream 07.03.2015 38:51

Snoop Doggs' Double G News Podcast I open this week's podcast sharing my thoughts on why Snoop Dogg's recently launched podcast will be great for podcasting, overall. I also share success tips that can be pulled from the most recent two episodes that he published.     Facebook Page owners may see a drop in […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows a...

394 How Ijeoma Eleazu Found Her Voice In The World of Podcasting 28.02.2015 51:52

The Inspiring Podcast Journey of Ijeoma Eleazu In this week's episode, I share the story of how Ijeoma Eleazu came to find her voice in the podcasting world. Ijeoma is a clinical pharmacist who had gone through the May 2013 session of my Podcasting A to Z training course. Like many students, Ijeoma was not […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   h...

393 Podcast Hijacking on YouTube & Shows I’m Subscribed To 19.02.2015 1:06:24

What shows I am subscribed to… A few weeks ago, my friend, Ray Edwards, did a podcast episode where he listed the podcasts that he is subscribed to. This inspired me to share the list of shows that I am currently subscribed to and to also provide the reason why I am motivated to listen […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRavenscraf...

392 Where To Find Fresh New Content For Your Podcast – And An Interview with 91.7 WVXU 11.02.2015 1:01:28

Local Media Coverage I was honored to receive a significant amount of local media coverage recently. I was featured in the February edition of Cincinnati Magazine in a story written by Dave Ghose titled “The Voice of Pod.” As a result of that article, I was invited to be a guest on 91.7 WVXU's Cincinnati […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   htt...

391 Six Reasons Why You Should Attend A Conference 06.02.2015 1:09:25

In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I share six reasons why I think that attending a conference this year can help take your personal brand and/or your business to the next level. I also share the conferences that I will be attending this year and try to help you understand the value that each […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://Clif...

390 Are You So Busy Building Your Business That You Don’t Have Time To Work On Building You? 23.01.2015 53:22

Are your business pursuits keeping you from living the healthy lifestyle you desire? If so, you are not alone. I am a recovering workaholic. When I went into business for myself, building my business from the ground up, I worked a minimum of 14 hours per day, seven days a week, without a single day […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://Cl...

389 When Social Media Strategies Clash & Thoughts On When Someone Tells You That You Don’t Have Credibility 15.01.2015 1:04:27

Thoughts On When Someone Tells You That You Don't Have Credibility I recently had someone post a comment on episode 388 that said… “I've been following your Dayone Journaling. One thing is clear you're not a health and fitness expert, not even close…” and “You're pawning yourself off as legit in Health and Fitness when […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of show...

388 My Thoughts After One Month With Patreon & The Response From My Mailing List Subscribers 08.01.2015 40:59

A One Month Patreon Update In this episode, I share why I made the decision to cancel the Patreon accounts that I had set up for my Podcast Answer Man and Family From The Heart podcasts. I also share why and how I plan to continue moving forward with my Patreon account for PABL.   […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRavenscraf...

387 Why I Decided To Stop Recording Video for Podcast Answer Man & Why I Am No Longer Doing Live Show Thursdays 01.01.2015 45:55

Saying Yes To New Things Often Means Saying No To Exisiting Things I always get excited at the beginning of each new year. The weeks leading up to the first of the new year is a time where I reflect on what has been accomplished over the past year, a time to discern what it is […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRavenscraft.com/pod...

386 My Interview With John Kramp & David Atchison from Your Leadership Story 25.12.2014 44:02

As I mentioned in last week's episode, I've decided to take the week off to celebrate the Christmas holiday with my family and friends. However, I wanted to find a way to still provide an episode of Podcast Answer Man. I'm extremely thankful to John Kramp and David Atchison for allowing me to use the […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://...

385 Don’t Fall For The Latest Format Fad 18.12.2014 48:04

What has made Serial and Startup so popular as podcasts? I've heard a lot of conversations surrounding the popularity of the Startup and Serial podcasts. I've heard more than one person suggest that the main reason that these two shows are so popular is due to the format in which they tell a narrative story […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at  ...

384 – Celebrating Nine Years In Podcasting 11.12.2014 50:21

This week's episode is a bit out of the norm for Podcast Answer Man. I just retruned to the studio after being away for two weeks. I had a great Thanksgiving holiday followed by an eight day family vacation to Orlando, Florida. Unofortunately, I brought a case of bronchitus back home from my trip and […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://...

383 Patreon – A Podcaster’s Perspective 04.12.2014 1:00:55

What is Patreon? From their about page: “Founded in May 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Patreon was created to enable fans to support and engage with the artists and creators they love. Empowering a new generation of creators, Patreon is bringing patronage back to the 21st century.” In this episode of Podcast Answer […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my li...

382 Journaling For Blog Content Strategy And How To Make 2015 Your Best Year Ever – Interview with Michael Hyatt 26.11.2014 1:10:55

Happy Thanksgiving I wanted to take a moment and tell you that during this Thanksgiving holiday, I am extremely thankful for each and everyone of you who have been a part of the Podcast Answer Man community. I was originally going to take the week off this week, due to Thanksgiving, and next week due […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://...

381 The Serial Podcast – Stitcher Reviews – Disqus Comment System Plugin – And So Much More 21.11.2014 1:05:45

Have you heard of the podcast, SERIAL? Serial (iTunes | Website) is a new podcast from the creators of This American Life, hosted by Sarah Koenig. Serial unfolds one story – a true story – over the course of a whole season. The show follows the plot and characters wherever they lead, through many surprising […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at  ...

380 Are Podcasters Narcissists? & New Interview Request Procedure 06.11.2014 1:08:04

Are Podcasters Narcissists? From the time I started getting involved in social media, I began hearing people talk about Narcissism. Not that I was a Narcissist, but that just sharing about your life on social media seemed to be a very narcissistic thing to do. Someone had posted a comment on last week's episode about […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows...