Podcasting Q&A

Today on 5 Minute Mondays, we'll cover five strategies that will help you stay motivated and make 2020 the best year ever for your podcast. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic...

Today on 5 Minute Mondays, you'll learn approximately how long it SHOULD be taking you to record, edit, and upload a podcast episode. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or qu...

Today on 5 Minute Mondays, we’ll cover five podcast segments you can insert into future podcast episodes. Check out our blog post with 18 Unique Podcast Segment Ideas. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send u...

Today on 5 Minute Mondays, we’ll discuss whether or not you should script your podcast episodes. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a future episo...

Today on 5 Minute Mondays, we’ll cover the pros and cons of joining a podcast network. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a future episode? Text u...

Today on 5 Minute Mondays, you’ll learn about dynamic ad insertion and how it can (potentially) help your podcast. Platforms that offer DAI: Art19 Midroll Megaphone Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to package your knowledge and expertise into a coaching program or consulting service Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just li...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to create and sell podcast merch without turning your garage into a warehouse. Here's a helpful guide that explains how Print-On-Demand services work - https://www.printful.com/how-printful-works/on-demand-drop-shipping Check out Printful, our recommended POD solution - https://www.printful.com/ Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fi...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to create and sell information products that your listeners will love. Online Course Platforms: Teachable Thinkific Podia Pick up "Published" by Chandler Bolt to learn how to write your first book. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some...

In this episode, you’ll learn how your listeners can directly support your podcast. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topi...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to make money by promoting someone else’s products. Learn more about the Buzzsprout Affiliate Marketplace in this recent blog post. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to...

In this episode, you'll learn how to find and secure sponsors for your podcast. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a top...

In this episode, you'll learn about the most well-known podcast monetization strategy - the host-read ad. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. S...

In this episode, you'll learn how to decide which monetization strategy is best for your podcasting goals. Check out our new blog podcast: How to Make Money Podcasting. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you....

In this episode, Travis explains why you absolutely must record each person to their own track (and how to do it). Gear we recommend for multitrack recording: Scarlett 2i2 Zoom H4n Pro Zoom H6 Rodecaster Pro Read our Podcast Accessories Guide to find even more options. Disclosure: Some of these product links are affiliate links, which means Buzzsprout might receive a small commission if you decide...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to set your podcast episodes to the perfect volume using loudness normalization. Loudness Target Guidelines: Mono Audio Files: -19 LUFS Stereo Audio Files: -16 LUFS Check out our Auphonic guide for podcasters. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Communit...

In this episode, you’ll learn what clipping is and how to keep it from destroying your podcast episodes. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a futu...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to level your audio so you don’t blow out your listeners' eardrums. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a fu...

In this episode, Travis teaches you how to come up with the perfect name for your podcast. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a future episode? Te...

This is Week 5 of a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners. In this episode, Travis explains why Overcast ads are his go-to paid promotion strategy. Learn more about running ads on Overcast by visiting overcast.fm/ads Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Co...

This is Week 4 of a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners. In this episode, Travis teaches you why you should feature Facebook Group admins on your podcast. Read Pat Flynn's full blog post at smartpassiveincome.com Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast...

This is Week 3 of a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners. In this episode, Travis teaches you the top, free marketing strategy that is working for podcasters right now. Read How to Get Booked on Podcasts on the Buzzsprout blog. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprou...

This is Week 2 of our 5-week miniseries focused on helping you grow your podcast and get more listeners. In this episode, Travis teaches you how to reduce churn so when new people discover your podcast they become longterm listeners. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Faceb...

This week we're kicking off a 5-week miniseries to help you grow your podcast and get more listeners. In this episode, Travis tells you the 3 things you have to do to go from "amateur" to "pro" podcaster. Stuff mentioned in this episode: 99designs Auphonic.com "The Complete Guide to Microphone Technique" "Acoustic Treatment for Podcasters" Go to the &qu...

Mandee asked "How do you know when your new podcast is a success? How many listeners/downloads should I expect in my first week to know if I'm doing what I should be doing?" In this episode, I'll ask you three questions to help you discover what success looks like for your podcast. Fill out this short questionnaire to submit a question or topic for a future episode. Need some h...