Tools of the Podcast Trade

What if 5% of your listeners paid you each month for exclusive content? Would that make a difference to the quality of your podcast and make podcasting more financially rewarding for you? Jason Sew Hoy is the CEO of Supercast, a podcast subscription-based platform. He explains how the subscription-based model can help you as a podcaster earn revenue while rewarding loyal listeners. Some takeaways:...

Paula Blair talks about her experience as a podcast host on Audiovisual Cultures . Her focus is on exposing the work of marginalized individuals in film. We discussed her experiences and challenges after 4 years of podcasting. She also gave some tips that can help us level up our shows. Takeaways : When using Zoom for recording set background suppression to the lowest level to improve audio. Wear...

Ralph Sutton is a former radio host and SDR (Sex, Drugs, Rock N Roll) podcast host. He's also the owner of GaS Digital Podcast Network. Key Takeaways: 05:20 - Why join a podcast network 05:50 - Does joining a podcast network works for your podcast? 07:27 - Why you should start a podcast 09:33 - Podcasting tricks to grow your show Connect with Ralph: IAmRalphSutton - Follow Ralph @iamralphsutt...

K Bharath (KB) stumbled into podcasting when he got a chance to become a sound engineer. He's combined his business skills and techncal skills to help businesses build a podcasting strategy. He hosts the Magic Mic podcast where he speaks to podcasters globally about the trends in the podcast industry and also a co-host for the Vada Poche Tamil Podcast. Connect with KB here Bio : K Bharath is...

As podcasters we can get so caught up in the "wheel of perfection" that we stress ourselves out to the point of burnout. It's no wonder most podcasters fail to produce more than 10 episodes. Social worker and stress coach, Hayley Schiller shares her tips and strategies on how entrepreneurs including podcasters can manage stress while still providing value to their listeners. Some ta...

With travel restrictions lifted many travelers are fulfilling their dreams of flying to their favorite destinations. But with the skyrocketing price of everything, offering incentives to your listeners is a great way to reward loyalty as well as attract more audience. And get more sales. Marco Torres is the founder of Marketing Boost and an expert in the power of using incentives to sell more with...

TJ Bell is the host of the top rated podcast Underground Reach and a podcast coach. But he wasn't always living his best life. TJ share his struggle with limiting beliefs and fight with drug and alchohol addiction. This show is about podcasting. But a podcast is a way for us to overcome our deepest fears and to soar to heights we didn't dream possible. TJ's story is about how one ma...

Actor/Author, Tyler Foley has spent the past year appearing as a guest on about 250 podcasts. He's ranked as one of the best guests on PodMatch. He also trains others how to be a great podcast guest. Tyler is knowledgeable, empathetic, and an entertaining guest who adds tremendous value to any podcast. ". ..any time you have a captive audience, your first and foremost responsibility is t...

If you're a blogger you are most likely familiar with keyword research and search engine optimization (SEO). But as a podcaster you might wonder how SEO can be used to boost your podcast. Brandon Leibowitz runs SEO Optimizers, a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses get more online traffic, which in turn converts into clients, sales, leads, etc. B...

In this episode, Seth Silvers, CEO and Founder of Story On Media shares his expertise on how businesses can use podcasts to better connect with their clients. Seth says businesses need to create content that answers their clients' questions. He also explains how businesses can authentically use storytelling not only to retain existing clients but also to attract new ones. Seth's three el...

I wanted to do a follow-up episode to my interview with Eric Farber last week. The episode resonated with me because I had two guests who refused to sign my guest release recently. So it was top of mind when I did the interview. In this episode, I talk about the reasons you should use a guest release. I also include resources where you can get guests so you do not feel pressured to interview a gue...

If you think you own the rights to the podcast you've created. Think again. According to Eric Farber, unless you put contracts in place to protect your creative assets, you may be leaving yourself exposed to other people -- like your podcast guests -- claiming ownership of your work. After more than 20 years as an entertainment lawyer representing hundreds of clients, such as the Tupac Shakur...

On this episode, I answer some questions posed by members of the New West Podcasters Club. Below are some of the tools and resources mentioned (some links are affiliate links): Hosting: Captivate.fm , Buzzsprout Editing: Alitu.com , Descript.io , GarageBand, Audacity (not mentioned: Adobe Audition) Episode 11: What to do when you're stuck Do you have questions about podcasting? Send me an ema...

Richard Matthews is the Founder of PushButtonPodcast.com and The Hero Show. He's a father of 4 and travels with his family around the US as a Digital Nomad. Richard shares his tips, tools, and strategies on his ideal podcasters kit. He also shares his favorite tool for eliminating background noise. Mention Tools of the Podcast Trade for 10% discount. Get Richard's recommended podcast kit...

Adrian Spataru is the founder of Cleanvoice.io an audio editor perfect for non-English speaking podcasters. We chatted about some of the most popular editing tools as well as the benefits of using CleanVoice. Tools recommended by Adrian: Audio Editing: Beginner: https://www.audacityteam.org/ Beginner (P): https://alitu.com/ Beginner(P): https://descript.com / Advanced: https://ultraschall.fm/ Auto...

I've been getting a lot of questions from new podcasters lately. What I discovered is that it’s easy for us to get stuck in a rut and not actually get anything done at all. We end up going nowhere. In this episode, I share some techniques you can use to get unstuck with your podcast. I also tackle some common problems that happen after you've launched a show. When it comes to podcasting,...

In Part 2 of my interview with Dustin Miller, we discussed a variety of tools and strategies for marketing and growing your podcast. Podcast tools are not just limited to microphones and hosting platforms. Some of the best tools are those that organize your thoughts and free up your mind for ultimate content creation. Dustin shares his insights on staying organized and focused on each aspect of co...

Pankil Shah is the Co-Founder of Outranking.io a software that helps podcasters manage their content. He shares his expertise on SEO from a podcaster's perspective. And gives us tips and strategies for maximizing our audience reach. Takeaways: - How to Turn Your Podcast/Video Into a Blog Post with the Power of AI - 10x Your Content Production with the Power of AI Check out Outranking.io websi...

One easy way to get clarity on your podcast goals is to write a mission statement. I recommend using the 5 Ws to help you with this. pUlts2os5LxihfT0Wv07 Your Why What is your podcast about Who is your avatar When will you publish Where will your podcast live and visit Connect: www.podcubator.com | IG: the_podcubator / Twitter: podcubator Thanks for your support. Send us a text Support the show Co...

In Part 1 of my interview with Dustin Miller, Polyinnovator and host of The PolyMath Polycast we talk about various strategies and tools you can use to enhance your podcast. Takeaways: Use available tools to plan, create, and promote your podcast episodes Promote everywhere to get your podcast noticed Keep all your episode in the same feed for maximum effect Create systems for content creation  To...

Thirty-two percent of Americans listen to podcasts regularly. There's no doubt podcasts are fast becoming a popular way for us to learn new things and entertain ourselves. Maybe youv'e dreamed about starting a podcast but you can't seem to get there. Just in case you need a little nudge, these are my 5 compelling reasons why you should get started in podcasting now. webside: www.pod...

Today I discuss ways you can use guest interviews to enhance your podcast. There are so many ways guest interviews help you broaden your audience and enhance your authority. Listen to learn about ways you can #findaguest from free or paid resources. The below contain affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase by clicking one of these links I may get a small commission. Thanks. Mentioned: H...

In this episode, I talk about three microphones that I've used in my podcasting journey. There are a lot of microphones available but what you use will depend and what works for you budget-wise and your personal preference. Products Mentioned: Audio Technica ATR2100: https://amzn.to/4eAkNUv Audio Technica Broadcast Stereo Headset/Mic: https://amzn.to/4dgzVFv Rode Podcaster: https://amzn.to/4g...

I'm interested in learning about the experience of new podcasters. I want to delve into the mindset of why they want to host a podcast. I also want to find out their methodology for sifting through the strategies and processes required to get a podcast on the air. This interview is with Eric Cuascut, Host of Social Influence Podcast Website: The Podcubator Click to schedule an interview with...

On this episode, I talk about how I came to start my first podcast.  Know that there's a lot of resources available. But don't let confusion and mixed messages stop you from starting.  Learn more at www.podcubator.com Podcast Launch by John Lee Dumas Click to schedule an interview with me. Send us a text Support the show Connect with us: Website: https://bit.ly/4h9Of5K Join Our Patreon:...