Podcasting Success Secrets

Every podcast is structured differently. Where others thrive on story-based messaging, others go all in on interviews. Nonetheless, we can agree that the best podcasts have one thing in common - authenticity.  In today's episode, Host Hector Santiesteban sits down with Rita Richa from Reignite Media to discuss how podcasters can add fun and authenticity to their podcasts. Rita is the host of...

Do you have a successful podcast with a respectable number of regular listeners? Thinking of increasing your reach, growing your audience, or generating some extra income? Well, that is very much possible by repurposing your podcast into a book.  Dr. Sallustio is Senior Vice President for Lindenwood Global at Lindenwood University and boasts over 20 years of experience in higher education. He...

Ryan Sullivan is the Founder of Podcast Principles, a boutique podcast production firm that helps content creators and entrepreneurs harness the power of podcasts and form a deeper connection with their audience. With their holistic yet aggressive approach to podcasting, they've saved their clients 100,000+ hours by eliminating the guesswork of bringing a show to life. In today's episode, Hector a...

In today’s modern world, diversity and inclusion are what need to be seen in every sector and every place. And podcasting is no exception to that. For today’s episode, we are joined by Marissa, Pixie, Nola, Deanna, Tracy, Maria, and Reena–all powerful and influential women who are heavily immersed in the podcasting space. Listen as we talk about women in podcasting, their personal experiences in t...

Thinking of jumpstarting your podcast but don’t know what to expect? Working on your podcasts is always fun and interesting at the first glimpse but behind the scenes, it’s a handful! In this episode, Hector gives tips on the key things you should know if you’re starting a podcast. Take some time to listen, digest, and make your way to starting your podcast right!  Topics Covered  00:44...

If there’s anything we can’t deny, it’s that creating and marketing a podcast is indeed a handful. But with Momento, it doesn’t have to be. In today’s episode, David Salib, the CEO and Co-Founder of Momento, joins us to share the ins and outs of marketing a podcast and how Momento can save you the time and hassle whether you’re just an avid podcast listener or a podcaster yourself!  Topics Co...

MYP - How to Launch a Podcast In this episode, Hector shares the blueprint for launching a podcast. Ready to launch one? Make it exceptionally good & listen to the 3 key steps you’ll need to take in launching a podcast that drives activity, attention, and a whole lot of love.  Topics Covered  2:49 - First Step; record at least 10 episodes before the launch.  3:50 - Reasons why r...

Can Web3 be the thing that saves the independent podcasting industry? Joe Casanova comes on this week’s show to talk about how Web3 is creating the next era of collaboration. Joe founded, Furlough, a community of professionals, entrepreneurs, experts, students and marketers, to create a community that fosters growth through collaboration. Joe also shares some simple ways that podcasters can get st...

Hector discusses with other podcasters how you can start incorporating video into your show! Get Help with Your Podcast Make Podcasting Easy with Amplafy Media Get a Free Podcast Marketing Checkup Follow Hector on Twitter

Alundas Havens joins the show to talk about how mental health can impact your success as a podcaster!

Podcasters keep asking me how they can incorporate video into their show? They’re wondering if it’s worth it to do and how they can get started. This quick episode tries to answer that question and give you some quick ways to get started! Topics Covered: 01:20 - Should podcasts have video for their show? 02:39 - How hosts can use full-length videos of their podcast on YouTube and also Spotify 04:2...

Most podcasters have heard that they should be repurposing their podcast. But what does that ACTUALLY mean? And how does a regular podcaster like you make that happen? Grant Taleck joins the show to talk about how they’ve systemized repurposing and made it easy for podcasters to distribute their shows on multiple platforms. If you want to grow and market your podcast — or just increase your podcas...

And on today’s episode we’re going to talk about the 6.5 steps to make podcasting easy. Lots of people complicate it but if you know the steps involved, then you can start to simplify your process! Follow Hector on Twitter Get Help with Your Podcast

Jonathan Jones is the host of the ‘Your Podcast Mentor’ podcast and helps entrepreneurs, small business owners, and content creators position themselves as an authority through podcasting. He shares with Hector how short-form video on Tik Tok and Instagram have helped his show and his business. He also covers how YouTube shorts have had a surprising amount of impact and reach. Links and Resources...

The key to growing a podcast is getting as much of your audience into the “listener flywheel.” The listener flywheel is an adapted process that moves listeners through a process of attraction, engagement, and delight. The listener flywheel’s objective is to retain current listeners while organically attracting new ones. Key Vision/Shared Beliefs 1. That media can support and sustain a lifestyle an...

Jay Acunzo helps mission-driven professionals become masterful storytellers. On this episode, he shares the elements of a podcast that help a show connect with their listeners. He also shares some tips on taking your audio experience to the next level. Connect with Jay on LinkedIn Follow Jay on Twitter Take Jay's Course Join Jay's Coaching Program

This is part 2 of with an interview with  Jeremy Enns , the creator of the Podcast Editor Academy and founder of the  Counter Weight Creative Blog. We talk about how to stay consistently creative as a podcaster and whether or not the tools you use actually matter. Click Here to Join Jeremy's Podcast Course!

Today’s episode is part 1 with an interview with Jeremy Enns , the creator of the Podcast Editor Academy and founder of the Counter Weight Creative Blog. We talk about whether your audio quality actually matters, a big difference between podcasters and YouTubers, and some of the reasons your show isn’t growing. Click Here to Join Jeremy's Free Workshop!

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. Sign up for David's Free Trainings Follow Hector on Twitter Get Help with Your Podcast

On this episode we talk about how to get clear on who really wants to listen to your show! Follow Hector on Twitter

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Thinking about hosting a podcast with someone else? Rich and Heather come on to share their best tips for successfully finding a co-host and also what NOT to do if you’re looking for one. We also talked about: You don’t find a good co-host, a good co-host finds you There’s a spritual side to success as a creator - it often requires us to create space to do more of what’s working If you’re looking...

Want to know my newest, favorite promotion strategy? Listen in as I cover how you can get more listeners WITHOUT posting a ton of social media content or spending a ton on paid promotions! Follow Hector on Twitter