Podcasting Business School: Podcasting Tips for Content Entrepreneurs

One of the things that many podcasters crave (myself included) is having a connected relationship with our podcasting audience. It's always SO NICE to get that email or DM that says "You are making a difference for me!"......but many of us are hearing crickets from our podcast audience. With this episode I'm bringing in Jessica Kupferman from She Podcasts to help us build a legion of raving podcas...

I think that one of the areas of business and marketing that podcasters struggle with is building and using lead magnets to grow their email list. Check out episode 129 of Podcasting Business School as I discuss: Why podcasters need to start using lead magnets. When we should use lead magnets and which platforms we should be promoting them on. SIX ideas for highly effective lead magnets that I've...

Ok....you've launched your show.....the next step is to ramp up your show quality and level up your podcasting skills so you can grow your audience! Today I'm bringing in Rock and Zach from SquadCast to deliver some tips on how to be better podcasters and host an amazing show. Check out episode 128 of Podcasting Business School as we discuss: The major issues they set out to solve around recording...

Since the pandemic hit we've all been spending a LOT more time on virtual stages like Zoom and with today's episode I'm going to show you how to ROCK this virtual stage and use it to build your podcasting platform and ramp up your downloads. Check out episode 127 of Podcasting Business School as I deliver tips around how you can rock the Zoom stage both as a presenter and an audience member. In th...

Do you ever get frustrated because you are putting in the work to grow your show and you still aren't seeing your download numbers increase? Maybe it's time to consider using paid ads to ramp up your downloads? Check out episode 126 of Podcasting Business School as my friend Katie Krimitsos gives us some amazing strategies for exploding your download growth with paid ads. In this episode Katie and...

With this episode of Podcasting Business School I'm delivering my best podcasting tips to three of my Pod Pals. If you are curious about how to use Instagram to get more downloads, how to build a sponsorship pipeline, or the steps needed to go full time as a podcaster then this episode will be your JAM! Check out episode 125 of Podcasting Business School as I do three Podcast Audit sessions with:...

One of the mindset shifts that has been a major game changer for me on my podcasting journey was when I realized that I was a member of the media.....and I essentially was the owner of a media company. There are many ways to leverage our status as media members once we have made this mindset shift and today I'm chatting someone who has mastered the process: Laura Powers from the Powers Hour Podcas...

Do you suffer from podcast download depression? Many podcasters do, and today I'm here to deliver four tips to help you drive UP your downloads. Now, I'm not talking about just getting downloads....I'm talking about getting downloads from your IDEAL audience members that could become paying clients. Check out episode 123 of Podcasting Business School as I discuss: How you should be using the searc...

Today I'm doing a podcaster profile interview with my friend Ben Krueger from Cashflow Podcasting! Ben Krueger is the Podcast Educator, Founder & CEO of Cashflow Podcasting and he's dedicated to helping Industry Advocates to start, launch and grow world-class podcasts for their businesses. He believes podcasting is one of the best tools to help leaders reach more people, connect more deeply and ma...

This episode of Podcasting Business School is full of podcasting tips for podcasters that are hearing CRICKETS inside of their Facebook Group. Check out episode 121 of Podcasting Business School as I talk about: Strategies on how to roll out the red carpet for new group members. How to create a weekly flow with your community. The challenge strategy you should use at least once per month. The two...

Podcast promotion is a very necessary skill set that all podcasters must acquire along their podcasting journey and today I'm bringing in an expert to teach us his best podcasting tips around promotion and podcast growth! Bruce Wawrzyniak is the host of the weekly "Now Hear This Entertainment" podcast, where he interviews guests who are having success in entertainment -- primarily music. He is als...

Are you driving the podcasting struggle bus when it comes to monetizing your show? Maybe you have a topic that is tough to monetize, or maybe your podcast audience just isn't responding to what you are putting out there. Check out episode 119 of Podcasting Business School as I dive into seven key questions you need to ask yourself if you are struggling to monetize. Want even more great monetizatio...

Today I'm chatting with Rob Walch from Libsyn and The Feed podcast. Rob Walch was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016 and is the VP of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn. He is Co-Author of "Tricks of the Podcasting Masters"Que 2006, an editors pick as a Top10 Reference book for 2006 by Amazon. Check out episode 118 of Podcasting Business School as Rob and I discuss: The REAL breakdown o...

Today I'm doing another round of Podcast Audit Coaching Sessions on the show where I'm going to allow you to be a fly on the wall as I coach three podcasters on ideas for show growth and monetization strategies. Check out episode 117 of Podcasting Business School as I dish out my best podcasting tips with:  Corey Calder from Staffulty Spilling The Tea Joyce Buford from SecondWind with Joyce Kris M...

Today I'm doing a podcaster profile interview with my friend Lisa Cherney from the Get F***ing Real podcast (GFR). Lisa Cherney has been advising millionaire entrepreneurs for over 20 years.  She is the host of the ground-breaking confession-based GFR (Get F'n Real) podcast. In 2014, after 15 years in business, Lisa got f'n real and dismantled her successful 7-Figure business. Now she helps soulfu...

One of the largest danger zones that podcasters face is "shiny object syndrome". We love to create things.....and many times we end up investing our time, energy, and money into projects that go nowhere and serve no one. Check out episode 115 of Podcasting Business School as I walk you through a 10 question "Is it worth it?" Assessment to make sure that your new idea is worth the effort. After you...

Podcasting Business School Episode 114: Niching down for more downloads with Thom Singer In this episode Thom Singer delivers some podcasting tips on the topics of: Why he made the decision to rebrand his show after over 500 episodes and niche down. How we can ROCK a virtual stage. How he's making money hosting other people's podcasts. How he became known as a "Master of Conversations" How stand u...

Are you a podcaster that dreams about going full time? How awesome would it be to be able to turn this podcasting hobby into a full time business??? Check out episode 113 of Podcasting Business School as I map out FIVE necessary steps that you need to take along your journey to becoming a full time podcasting pro. Need some help developing your Podcasting Business? Check out my Podcasting Business...

In today's episode I'm bringing in Anna Marcolin from The Real Therapist podcast for a podcaster profile interview. Anna is a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for two decades. She's seen a lot. The Real Therapist is the podcast for those interested in all things related to mental health and wellness. Check out episode 112 of Podcasting Business School as Anna and I discuss: How she...

I know that there are a lot of you out there that are making something in the neighborhood of $0 as a podcaster and I'm bringing the heat today to show you how to take that from $0 to $1,000.......and it's actually going to be easier than you think. Check out episode 111 of Podcasting Business School as I dive into my $1K Process that lays out a simple formula that you can use to hit that first ma...

What if I told you that there was a super simple and effective way to DOUBLE your daily downloads that you are seeing with your podcast? Interested??? Check out episode 110 of Podcasting Business School as my friend Scott Johnson teaches us how to use three variations of show promo swaps that will explode your download numbers. Connect with Scott: https://WhatWasThatLike.com Want to be a guest on...

This week I'm dishing out some serious podcasting tips as I do THREE Podcast Audit sessions with podcasters that are looking for some ideas for show growth and monetization. Check out episode 109 of Podcasting Business School as I chat with: Brannon Poe from The Accountant's Flight Plan Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/poe-group-advisors-podcast/id645663785 Dr Aaron Tressler from Mak...

In this episode of Podcasting Business School I'm chatting with Debra Kasowski from the Millionaire Woman Show. Debra, the charismatic host of the positive, thought-provoking podcast, The Millionaire Woman Show , is committed to enriching the leadership potential of her countless devoted clients. She guides them to go within to uncover their vast inner resources and capitalize on their true person...

Are you running your podcast like a hobby or a business? Check out episode 107 of Podcasting Business School as I show you how to set up two key components of your Podcasting Business Schedule. First I'm going to show you the benefits of having a 28 day promotion cycle and how to set it up. Next I'm going to show you the benefits of having a 28 day community cycle and how to set that up. These two...

In this episode I'm chatting with my friend Pablo Gonzalez from The Chief Executive Connector podcast. Pablo is a connection and networking NINJA! Check out episode 106 of Podcasting Business School as Pablo and I discuss: How he got started in podcasting. His biggest lessons learned with the first season of his podcast. Why he decided to do a unique last episode of season one where he had backgro...