The School of Podcasting

Every year I ask my audience what their favorite podcast is and why it is their favorite. They can also plug their website. This exercise then helps us understand why people tune in, as well as hear about some great podcasts. 

We know that when you give value, your audience can feel like they "owe you" and when you give them the opportunity they will return the favor. This is an amazing story

Carey Green had no previous audience, email list, social following, and in two years he's up to 8600 downloads PER EPISODE. We look at how he accomplished this result.

You can create a "side hustle" (and in some cases a full-time career) by starting an audio editing business.

Today we talk provide strategies to help you record your show in a way that removes the need to come back later and remove outdated items.

Today we talk about the 1.7 billion dollar mistake that was Quibi and how we can learn from their mistake. We also take a look at the power of follow up questions, and the best place to buy gear. 

The episode is filled with "Because of My Podcast" stories. We also have a great example of a good question, and a reminder that Apple is going on Holiday soon (very important if you wanted a podcast ready to go in January 20201).

Natalie has a great "Because of my Podcast" story.

Another great piece of podcast gear, how does it compare to the current champ?

I got more than average positive feedback about my last episode. What did I do differently that resulted in such praise?

Matthew Dicks is the "Yoda" of storytelling and has THE book on how to shape your words for maximum impact.

Van Halen was on the charts from 1978 to 1995 selling 56 million records. Guitarist Eddie Van Hlane died this week from cancer and we look at his career to see what podcasters can learn from him.

I've been doing interviews for my new book Profit From Your Podcast so I share some insights from those interviews and other bonus content.

What is interesting? Can you learn to be interesting or are you born with it? How long is the typical attention span?

Elizabeth Benton helps people get their mindset right to be healthy. Today she shares some insights on how her podcast is boosting her business. Great insights into podcasting mindsets.

Charley Valher started a podcast and hired a team, and put a 50,000 marketing budget behind it. Today he shares the mistakes he made, and how he came back to build a successful show.

There are many reasons Tyler Perry is successful and we can use that information in our podcasts.

There is more than downloads when it comes to measuring how engaged your audience is, today we talk about them.

The Zoom Podtrack P4 is a "Too good to be true" type of gear. Today we take a look at this new gear.

While some people are starting to charge their guests to appear on their show, have we really thought this through?

Patreon is having legal issues. Where would you go if they go under? Today I look at 7 options

Today I throw myself under the bus and describe how I made what could've been a very large mistake and lose my audience (and how you can avoid it).

Today we revisit the topic of Impostor Syndrome (something we talked about in episode 627), as you won't believe who has impostor syndrome (the whole, "Why would anyone listen to me???).  We also share what your favorite episode is and why (some pretty amazing answers thanks to all who participated). 

Glenn "The Geek" Hebert and Jamie Jennings have been doing a ninety-minute daily show Horses in the Morning since 2010. Today they share their secrets to longevity while keeping their sanity.

Today we talk about pushing through when you want to quit. Keep making good choices and it adds up.