J Cleveland Payne's Creators Pep Talk

J Cleveland Payne offers a quick pep talk every week offering encouragement and the occasional spark to action to new podcasters.Find out more about how Payne can help you with your podcast or message crafting by visiting http://jclevelandpayne.net/podcastpeptalk.

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Aug. 10, 2024

You Might Not Be One Broadcast Away From Massive Success - CPT 210

You will hear many who have reached success in the creator’s community that you could be one show away from massive success. Well, chances are you are not just one show away. Keep producing anyway and find a reason to love the process to keep you...

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Nov. 1, 2023

Everything Has A Format - CPT 209

If you are unsure of just how the flow of your show needs to go, don’t try to reinvent the wheel. Review some work you admire in your genre and create an early model for your work of what you like from there. There are reasons why some genres seem to...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Focus On Foods That Matter for Your Voice - CPT 208

Your larynx does much more than help you make a sound out of your mouth. It also directs food into your stomach and air into your lungs to breathe. So, any issue becomes not just a creator issue but also a health issue. You magic elixir? Lots of water...

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Oct. 18, 2023

Tell Non-Podcast Listeners About Other People's Podcasts - CPT 207

You want to sell non-podcast listeners on joining the club. Do it by pushing content from creators they are likely to listen to, not just your content.

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Oct. 11, 2023

Your Podcast Has Value Beyond Plays And Downloads - CPT 206

The numbers are significant but not always the primary reason to start or continue a project. Documenting history, connecting with people, and learning from the process may be a stronger motivator to keep pushing on when the numbers lose their luster.

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Oct. 4, 2023

'Make Better Content' Is Not Helpful Advice - CPT 205

You don't help a surgeon with confidence by saying, 'Do surgery without killing the patient.' If making better content (or more engaging and entertaining content) is not second nature, consider why you are producing content. And consider what else...

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