The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast

What is a personal brand and why should podcasters care? I have one, Kieran has one and YOU as a podcaster have one whether you like it or not and that is why I recommend binging on Chris Ducker's Youpreneur FM podcast - learn why you need to nurture your personal brand as a podcaster! Check the show out at https://youpreneurfmpodcast.captivate.fm/listen.  Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the...

Much of the time I teach you with The Podcast Accelerator specific tactics, thought exercises and strategies to help you with your podcast. But there's one person that also helps you to think differently as a podcaster, Mr. EvoTerra, and that's why today I recommend that you binge his show, Podcast Pontifications. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast e...

We're all consuming a little more content this last few weeks and so this week, I've decided to recommend some bingeworthy shows that will complement your podcasting education. First up, it's Amy Woods and the Content10x podcast! Check Amy out at content10x.com. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reac...

A friend of mine, Cat, who is a long-time listener to the show emailed me after episode 127 where I discuss how to find the right marketing partner. Cat asked me how to find a quality SEO partner now that she's found a marketing partner. So, Cat, here's my take!  Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking re...

SEO, or search engine optimization, is one of the core components of generating organic traffic on the web. As a former digital agency owner, I often get asked about why SEO is important for podcasters but first, what the heck is it?!  Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news....

The Rebel Base Media team just wrapped up a fun weekend at Podfest Multimedia Expo 2020 in Orlando. What was the skinny...? Here's my Podfest Multimedia Expo 2020 review! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co...

A huge thanks to Coach Rita for writing into me asking how I produce the show on the road - it's a great topic to dig into so let me give you the skinny right now! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founde...

Finding the right partner when the budget for investing in your podcast is tight, can be hard - especially if you're looking to hire someone like a marketer for your show. Here's how to make sure you don't waste your valuable investment. Thanks, Larry, for the question!  Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-ta...

Thanks to Danny Brown, a regular listener to the show for checking in after last weeks episode on recruiting your podcast team. Danny asks: how do you do that as a small show looking to grow with not quite as much to invest? Let's take a look... Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasti...

Apple is building something, or some things, in podcasting - of that, I have no doubt. But what? Well, I've spent a while collating my thoughts into this deep-dive analysis. Check out the blog post at https://rebelbasemedia.io/apple-podcasting-developments/ or join me as I give you the audio version. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, indu...

Podcast publishing schedules are often a hot topic and we see so many support requests asking for the "right" schedule. So let's answer this one right now... what is the right publishing schedule for your podcast? Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asqu...

Overwhelm is hard and in podcasting, things can really get on top of you because heck, there's always someone telling you that you need to do extra stuff to promote your show - I get it and want to talk about hiring your team to help, today. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting n...

Last week the Rebel Base Media team descended upon Los Angeles for the inaugural Podcast Movement Evolutions event. In some ways, the event was very familiar. In others, not so much. Here's what I learned. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith, The...

With the recent announcement of The Podcast Academy, it's clear that the industry's moment of perceived maturity is beginning to hit us hard. Having written about the divide between indie and the business of podcasting before, here's my take on the recent fall out from the announcement at Podcast Movement Evolutions. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcas...

I met a lady called Priya this week at Podcast Movement Evolutions and, after some chat, I could tell that she was so excited to launch her show but then she told me that she was worried about hearing her voice back and even putting it out there at all. So Priya, this is for you. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and str...

Ok, you know that AWeber sponsors the show here, which leads to a few questions each week on why email marketing is so important for podcasters - so, I figured I'd dive a bit deeper into it. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcas...

There's a big movement in podcasting that focusses on growth-hacking your way to the top of the podcasting space. But honestly, if it was that easy then everyone would be doing it. Let's speak some truth here. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith,...

This week sees the inaugural Podcast Movement Evolutions conference hit Los Angeles, California. I'll be in town speaking at the event so figured hey, why not give you a run down of what I'm looking forward to! Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith...

We had an interesting support request in this week to our Captivate support team, and it got me thinking about whether you should be comparing your show against others in your niche... Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy...

The truth is that whilst podcasting is an audio medium, the brand around our podcasts is very much a visual one. As the creator or host of your show it's important that you take the time to craft your brand image and as uncomfortable as it might be, that includes your photography. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and st...

Instagram is the platform of choice for many of your listeners so why are we all, me included, a little lazy on the platform as podcasters? Here's something I've been pondering. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO...

So you decided podcasting wasn't for you, but you'd already created a show and now you want to give it another go - you want to pick it back up and dust it off. But, what's the best way to max out the impact it has? Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark As...

Podcasts are the trendiest ways for business people, entrepreneurs and more to gain exposure - the trouble is, many guest booking services and guests alike are taking advantage of hosts and honestly, putting out repeatable rubbish. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m y...

It seems there's a trend in podcasting right now to want to start a podcast and monetize it immediately. I know this has been happening for such a long time now, but it's time to call BS on a lot of it. Sounds like my style, right? Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m y...

Is there merit in exploring a fixed-price sponsorship model for your podcast as opposed to being held at the whim of a low CPM rate that relies solely on download numbers? I believe so, you know. Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British P...