Christian Podcasting Secrets with Tammy Munson

Hey, Y'all ! Welcome back to the Creative Cast; After a much-needed hiatus, I'm finally back with all of you, and I couldn't be more excited! The hiatus was amazing and just what I needed to get my health back on track, but I missed talking with you weekly.  Thank you for the notes of support, love, and prayers for healing. Y'all made the difference.  In today's episode - We are kicking off Season...

Hey Friend! Can you believe it is the end of January already? 2022 is still new, fresh, and FULL of possibilities. No matter what the world might tell you: You are not behind, friend.  Occasionally, I'll recommend to my clients that it's time to freshen up their podcast, strategize and this year, I've decided to take my own advice! After this episode, there will pause in new episodes so I can have...

Hey Friend!    In this episode of The Creative Cast, I dive into building a strong podcast community and sharing some tips and tricks for growing a strong community for your podcast!  Listen in to learn more…  In order to make an impact with your audience then you need to make sure that they stay engaged.   Fostering an online community gives your audience a place to come together, a place to belo...

Hey Y'all  Today on the show I wrap up our series on having a sales funnel for your podcast! I take a deep dive into the purchase, re-evaluation, and re-purchase stages.  if you already have a business, a podcast is a great way to inform, educate, and entertain your customers. If you already have a podcast, a sales funnel can help you financially sustain your project over the long haul. Having a s...

Hey Friend - Outside of talking about podcasting and diving into analytics, one of my favorite things to talk about is marketing! I'm so excited about today's episode because I get to "nerd out" talking about marketing, funnels, and how to create a podcast sales funnel!  Let's be real, We've all bought something online recently, except maybe my great aunt Gertie. (but she's 90! ) Some of us may be...

Hey Friend -    Happy New Year!    Over the last few years, Podcasting grew by leaps and bounds. That said, podcasting in its simplest form is exclusionary to the 10+ million people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Audio-only content cannot always be consumed or enjoyed by this particular community, and the problem gets worse when there's poor audio quality or the lack of accessibility features. ...

Merry Christmas, Friends! 2021 was a doozy of a year. I know that I speak for everyone, when I stay it was a LONG year. In fact, It felt more like 2020: The Sequel . I have so much hope for the new year. I know y'all are with me when I say Goodbye 2021. It was a year full of so much. There were lots of lessons learned, grief, and much more. In this episode of The Creative Cast, I wrap up the year...

Do you remember the last time God showed up in your life? Even though the Lord is everywhere always, many times He'll show up in a very specific way.  We all have those moments after a particularly challenging season and we look back and we see the exact moment that God's presence was there, and how He went ahead of us in order to make that happen.  That is what the Storytellers Live podcast is al...

For the majority of podcasters, we all have a similar goal.  Our main goal is to put out high-value content on a consistent basis. As a podcaster, you are always looking for ways to grow your brand, show your expertise, as well as your audience.  There are a variety of ways to market and promote your podcast. Some of them include - posting your episodes as blog posts on your website, you could lau...

Hey Friend! I'm so glad that you are joining me on the podcast today! It's time for another info roundup here on the Creative Cast. I've got updates on Apple, BuzzSprout, Dynamic Ads, even a resource for some Podcast Gift ideas! You don't want to miss this one!  For the full episode show notes, please go to www.tammymunsoncreative.com/Episode32.

We've officially hit the holiday season friends! Thanksgiving is this week and I'm so ready for it!   We all have so much to be thankful for this year after what 2021 shaped up to be, right?  Whether this is your first episode, you've listened to all 31 episodes or somewhere in between … Thank YOU for listening and being a part of the community here at the Creative Cast.  I'm really very excited a...

Over the last few weeks, I've been honored to have the amazing opportunity to pop in a few mastermind and podcast chats and answer some burning questions.  I was quite surprised that so many people were asking me questions bout what to do with their podcast during the holiday season.  HINT: The answer to all of these questions is YES!  In this episode of the Creative Cast, I"m sharing all my ideas...

When talking to a group of amazing women who were thinking of starting a podcast, one of them asked me a common question. "I want to have a podcast, but I hate the sound of my voice! What do I do?" I haven't really talked about this on the podcast before, so let's dive into it! In this episode of the Creative Cast , I'm sharing what to do when you can't stand the sound of your own voice, why your...

Happy November 1st!    Joining me today on the show is the dynamic duo behind the popular The Wonder Podcast , Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham. These ladies are an absolute joy, and I know you will love this episode! In this episode, I sit down with Lisa and Chrissie to talk about how they got started with their podcast, how they met, and the importance of telling our stories.  We also dive into th...

Hey Friends! There is a quick programming change for this week - In the last episode, I said that this week would be my friends Lisa and Chrissie from the Wonder Podcast. They will be on the next episode of the Creative Cast. Podcasting is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds. Additionally, it should come as no surprise that podcasting offers significant benefits to small to medium-sized busines...

⁠Hey friends - Welcome to Season 2 of the Creative Cast! I'm so excited to be back but equally happy with the small break we had. It was so good for my soul, health, and mind. Today's episode is a short and sweet one. I'm going over what you can expect for season 2, as well as a quick update on Facebook's recent developments in the podcasting world. For the full episode show notes, please go to ta...

Hey friends - I'm particularly excited about today's episode.  In this episode, I am celebrating Season 1 and all the lessons learned  The last 25 episodes have been so much fun to do as well as a learning experience. I know that sounds funny coming from a podcast producer and editor. However, Not everything is perfect, and no one person is perfect - we have to continue learning to grow, right? Tu...

The podcasting industry is booming.  There are approximately 750,000 different podcasts with over 30 million episodes.  That's a LOT of audio!  Looking at those kinds of numbers,  you may be wondering, " can I even carve out a space of my own and grow an audience?? " Well, friend, yes, you can with a few strategic actions!  In today's episode, I'm going to tell you all about the 3 tried and true s...

In the latest episode of #CreativeCast, we're talking about how to avoid legal issues!  ⁠ (and no, I'm not giving official legal advice... please consult a specialized lawyer to address specific legal issues...blah, blah, blah... disclaimer, disclaimer, a disclaimer.) 😜⁠ BUT in my many years of hosting, producing, and editing podcasts, I can at least help you avoid some of the common pitfalls #ne...

Hey friends! 20 years ago.  It's hard to believe that 9-11 was 20 years ago, but at the same time, it feels just like yesterday! We all remember where we were, what we were doing, etc. All those stories matters - And so does yours. So, if you didn't get a chance to do it this past weekend, please take some time to remember all those impacted by the tragedy of 9/11. The heroes. The fallen. The fami...

Hey friend!  This is a short but important episode today!  There have been a lot of updates in the Pod-o-sphere with Spotify, subscriptions, and Instagram retiring the swipe up feature.  I've done the research and got the information directly from the source! Also, I've gotten several questions about the new requirements from Google lately so let's dive into all of that! For the full episode show...

In today's episode, we are talking about all things podcast metrics...  where to access these numbers, and how to use the metrics to grow your podcast's audience. As I've said multiple times, podcasting is a long-term game. You've got to be in it for the long haul.  Podcast analytics are the foundation of big growth decisions. Building an audience, increasing the number of downloads, and creating...

Y'all - Today I'm handing my mic over! Don't worry- it's in the best hands because my dear friend of 16+ years (and partner in crime) Alaina Frederick is taking over the show today to interview ME! We laughed a lot and I may have even cried a time or two!  Alaina and I talk about how I get started in podcasting, managing a business with young kids, stepping into your calling, and much more!  For t...

If you've ever listened to the Creative Cast, you know I've said many times that one of the most important keys to a successful podcast is all about the audio, good audio quality, sound design.  Well, not quite – having a website is a fundamental component to getting new listeners, creating a community, and including your listeners as part of your sales funnel.  For the full episode show notes, pl...

As many of you know, launching a podcast has never been easier, thanks to all the technology available now as well as the number of courses, reports, and tutorials on how to get started!  However, the REAL challenge is keeping it going. Producing episodes for a weekly show (or whatever frequency your show is releasing ) coming up with content, recording, editing, etc., is time-consuming.  It's har...