The How To Podcast Series - Podcast Co-Hosts, Practical Podcasting Tips, and Podcast Community

Question of the Month for September Reminder - What is ONE Piece of Advice You Would Have for a New Podcaster Reminder! I want to hear your thoughts for this month's question of the month! Have your say at HowToPodcast.ca! Tell us your name, tell us about your podcast and answer this question for September.... "What is ONE piece of advice that you would give to a new podcaster?" You...

Episode 306 - Overcoming the Fear of Success - A Podcaster's Guide to Thriving in Podcasting Action Plan for Podcasters: Overcome Challenges and Grow Your Show Embrace Your Potential Acknowledge your fear of success and write down your concerns Visualize your ideal podcast and set small goals to expand your comfort zone Manage Your Ego Practice gratitude for your audience Seek feedback from truste...

Episode 305 - Reality Check - 5 Lies You Need to Stop Telling Yourself About Your Podcast Here are 5 common lies that podcasters often tell themselves about their podcasts: "My audience will grow organically without any promotion" This is a dangerous misconception. While organic growth can happen, it's rare for podcasts to gain a significant audience without active promotion and marketing efforts....

Episode 304 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics and How Entropy Can Cause Your Podcast To Break Down Over Time The second law of thermodynamics, which states that entropy (disorder) in an isolated system tends to increase over time, can indeed be applied metaphorically to podcasting. Just as systems tend to break down without external input, podcasts can lose momentum, quality, and audience engagem...

Episode 303 - Seasonal vs. Non-Seasonal Podcasts - Understanding the Trends and Making the Right Choice For Your Show The use of seasons in podcasting offers both benefits and challenges. Here's an overview of the pros and cons, along with some data on seasonal versus non-seasonal podcasts:Benefits of Using Seasons in Podcasting Content Planning and Quality Control Allows for better planning and o...

Episode 302 - I Don't Know What To Podcast About - What Are The Current Content Gaps In Podcasting, Where Should I Start There are two content gaps currently in podcasting that could immediately serve an underserved listener base - Hyper local podcasts and podcasts for adults 50 years of age and older. Hyper local focused podcasts help fill the gap where local media has been overtaken by media out...

Episode 301 - From Monologue to Dialogue - How to Foster Audience Engagement in Your Podcast Practicing speaking and podcasting offers numerous benefits for improving your delivery and connecting with your audience. Here's how you can enhance your skills and create a more engaging podcast: Benefits of Practice Improved Fluency Regular practice helps you become more comfortable with speaking extemp...

Episode 300 - Hook Your Listeners, 4 Essential Tips for Getting to the Content Fast in Your Podcast Getting to the content early in your podcast is crucial for retaining listeners and maintaining their interest. Long preambles, excessive commercials, and endless chit-chat can lead to disengagement. Just as action movies captivate audiences by immersing them in the story from the very beginning, po...

Episode 299 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Maximizing Your Podcast Content Reduce: Trimming Your Podcast for Maximum Impact Why reduce? Respect for listeners' time Improved engagement and retention rates Higher-quality content How to reduce effectively: Start with a clear outline Cut unnecessary tangents and repetitions Use tighter editing techniques Practice concise storytelling Tips for identify...

Episode 298 - I Think We Got This All Wrong - Podfade Explained, Why Podcasts Stop and Strategies to Sustain Your Show Defining PodfadePodfade typically refers to the gradual or sudden cessation of a podcast without any prior announcement or intention to end the show. It often occurs when podcasters lose motivation, run out of content ideas, or become overwhelmed by the production process. What Po...

Episode 297 - Welcome and Goodbye - Mastering Podcast Intros for New Listeners and Outros for Loyal Fans When crafting podcast intros and outros, it's crucial to understand their distinct purposes and target audiences. Let's explore the key differences and focuses for each: Podcast Intro: Welcoming New Listeners The intro serves as the gateway to your podcast, primarily targeting new liste...

Question of the Month - August 2024 - What is Your Because of a Podcast Story - Your Responses Well your responses are in, happy to see our regulars returning with their input and some brand new responses, welcome to this combined response episode - great podcasters answering the question.... "because of a podcast (blank)" Long Covid, MDDr. Zeest Khan Explore paths to Long Covid recovery...

Episode 296 - Tales that Resonate - Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Your Podcast Here are a few key things content creators can do to tell better stories and engage their audience: Craft a Compelling Narrative Structure Start with a strong hook to grab attention immediately Develop a clear beginning, middle, and end to your story Build tension and conflict to keep viewers invested End with a...

The How To Podcast Series Question of the Month for September 2024! "What is one Piece of Advice For New Podcasters" Have your say today! We are encouraging listeners of this show to respond to the question of the month and as well asking you to introduce yourself, tell us about your podcast (or) your podcast plans and share your response to what is one piece of advice that you would sha...

Episode 295 - Escaping the Trap of Sameness and the Watering Down of Podcasting To escape the trap of sameness and stand out as a content creator, consider the following approaches: Embrace Authenticity Focus on developing your unique voice and perspective. Share personal stories, experiences, and insights that only you can offer. Authenticity resonates with audiences and helps differentiate your...

The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Some Podcasting Housekeeping, August Question of the Month, Meetups, NaPodPoMo and More Summer is coming to an end here in Canada, kids are going back to school in a few weeks and some semblance of normality and routine is on the horizon (especially for us parents!) What a perfect time to start a podcast - you should start your show, yes you should! As we renovat...

Episode 294 - Taylor Swift's Podcasting Advice On How To Connect With Your Audience One Hat At A Time What would make Taylor Swift an amazing podcaster? Her connection with her community demonstrated by her 22 Hat given to a fan during her show - what a great moment, a superstar, spends a brief moment with a fan infront of a stadium of fans. What can we take from this? We need to make a moment...

Episode 293 - CO-HOST - Desireé Duffy - Founder of Black Château, host and executive producer for the Books That Make You Show Desireé Duffy is the Founder of Black Château, a marketing and public relations agency; Books That Make You, a Webby Award-winning a multi-media brand that promotes books and authors through its website, podcast, and radio show; and The BookFest® Adventure, a biannual onli...

Episode 292 - CO-HOST - Mike Martin From Project Mindfully Outdoors Shares How A Podcast Saved His Life With a deep passion for the outdoors and spirituality, Mike Martin helps others find inner peace through nature.  As a certified meditation guide, wilderness first responder, and survival skills trainer, Mike has the expertise to lead transformative outdoor experiences. He shares his knowledge t...

Episode 291 - CO-HOST - Robin Henderson - Reflect and Write with The Journal Forward Audiocast About Accomplished and passionate program development strategist with over 23 years of experience cultivating valuable and enduring professional growth networks, with specialized focus on smart educational programming. A creative and results-driven executive adept at identifying opportunities for impactf...

Episode 290 - CO-HOST - Ben Murphy - Brainstorm Session - Starting A New Podcast About The Art of Storytelling Ben stops by to chat about his new podcast ideas and shares his questions, check out his show idea and outstanding questions as he plans, launches and grows his show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-murphy-64a309166/ ___ Meet with Dave for a free consult to help you with your podcast http...

The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Hey, We Are Looking For Your Response to the August Question of The Month - Because of a Podcast - Blank, Tell us Your Story Share your answer to the question of the month for August - Because of a Podcast.... How has your podcast or another person's podcast impacted your life? Respond via our website, click the SpeakPipe link and answer, Because of a Podcast...

Episode 289 - CO-HOST - Robbie Samuels - Tips for Rebranding Your Show, Building A Winning Team and Repurposing Past Content Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Connector ~ Builder ~ Expert Strategist ~ Coach ~ Speaker Award-winning author of three books, recognized as a networking expert by NPR, Forbes, Amazon, Lifehacker, Harvard Business Review, and Inc., and as an expert in virtual event design by J...

Episode 288 - CO-HOST - Sheryl Plouffe - Icon Maker Live, High Trust Relationships and Starting With the End In Mind Another great PodMatch connection! Entrepreneurs hire Sheryl and her partners Dannella & Tom to empower them to unleash their potential, scale their business & become an industry icon in their niche because they're sick and tired of inconsistent cash flow, being "th...

Episode 287 - How Active Listening Could Negatively Impact Your Podcast Interviews - Leave Room For Your Guest Active listening techniques commonly used in everyday conversations don't always translate well to podcast interviews for several reasons: Audio distractions: Constant verbal affirmations like "uh-huh" or "yeah" can be distracting for listeners and may interfere wi...