Episodes
April 22, 2019
Focus Is More Important Than Microphones
Every podcaster has one thing in common: they all have 24 hours in the day. Today I'm going to share a ton of research and strategies to get your more productive. Last week I talked about five things that you think will grow ...
April 15, 2019
Five Things That WON'T Grow Your Audience
We only have so many hours in a day, and today I'm starting a two-part series on being more productive. The first thing you need to identify is activities that take up your time and provide no benefits. Today I have five. Ask...
April 8, 2019
Saying More With Less - The Power of Editing Your Podcast
So many people fear they will sound stupid or unprofessional but this is not something you need to worry about as even a show that is recorded live can be edited before being sent to your audience. Today I share some examples...
April 1, 2019
Listening, Talking, Planning, and Adjusting with Big Podcast Author David Hooper
David Hooper has a background in the music and entertainment business, the music business, and has spent the last four years writing the Big Podcast – Grow Your Podcast Audience, Build Listener Loyalty, and Get Everybody Talk...
March 25, 2019
The Top Podcasting Crutch Words and How To Stop Saying Them
What is Your Crutch Word - How Did You Get Rid of It? Crutch words are we words we use when our brain can't come up with something to say. They are used to fill up silence that some feel is awkward. We all have them, and they...
March 18, 2019
What Does it Feel Like to Be a Podcaster?
I got an email from someone struggling to start their podcast, " The biggest issue I’m dealing with is psychological: the show is not coming together in the format that I really wanted—and at this point there seems to be noth...
March 11, 2019
My Weekend with Procasters: Start with the Story
Podcast Industry Leaders Gather in NYC I attended the On Air Festival in NYC in New York City where what some might describe as "Procasters" were in attendance. When I went to talk to people instead of finding people who spok...
March 4, 2019
Podcaster Burnout: Sources, Symptoms, Solutions
I was on the Podcasters roundtable with Ray, Bandrew talking burnout. We talk about The Signs of Burnout The Sources of Burnout Solutions to Burnout SPONSOR: Alitu Web Based Podcast Maker It's a web app, where people can log ...
Feb. 25, 2019
Your TOP Podcast Peeves 2019 Edition
Podcast Pet Peeves 2019 06:13 A peeve is defined as "a source of annoyance or irritation." Today we are talking Podcasting Pet peeves, but not just pet peeves but your TOP pet peeves. When you listen to a podcast and you hear...
Feb. 18, 2019
Finding Love in Podcasting - Being Found By Google
As valentines was this week so we have a special edition of "Because of My Podcast," and speaking of finding things, today we talk about some tools to help you be found in Google. Because of My Podcast We Found Love: John Buk...
Feb. 11, 2019
Word of Mouth is Your Army
Spotify Buys the Best and Worst in Podcasting Spotify bought Gimlet and Anchor. Does this have any effect on "Joe Independent podcaster?" not immediately, but it is a big company, with big pockets, who will spend money to pro...
Feb. 4, 2019
Building Community The No BS Approach to 1000+ Members
Last week we spoke about making sure you have great content, today we have tips on building your community. Because of My Podcast - I've Got press Passes to the On Air Festival On-Air Fest is advancing the culture of audio. W...
Jan. 28, 2019
How Do You Know Your Podcast is Connecting With Your Audience?
Before you start promoting your show, how do you know if it's good? How do you know if it will connect with your audience? Ready to Start Podcasting? Imagine you want to start a lawn mowing business and the only way you know ...
Jan. 21, 2019
The Podcast Launch Attitude
2019 Prediction I see more and more people getting into podcasting who Want to spend zero money Spend very little time on creating content Make large amounts of money - quickly My prediction is 98% of the people who get into ...
Jan. 14, 2019
Three Opinions on the Rode Rodecaster Pro
The Rode Rodecaster Pro has caught the attention of many podcasters, and some have pulled the trigger. Jim Harold (Paranormal podcast) and Jeff Bradury from Teachercast have purchased the unit. I want to thank Rode for shippi...
Jan. 7, 2019
Smarter Podcasting - Avoid These 7 Time Wasters
This is another episode where I share some of the "mistakes" that I see people are making in the podcasting space. We need to focus on our audience, not the technology. There are times when we focus on the technology because ...
Dec. 31, 2018
My Favorite Podcast Is 2018 Edition
Sponsor: Focusrite [1;23] I got to play with a Focusrite 2i2 and if you are looking for an easy to get your microphone into your computer (and have the option to have a co-host as well) without having to look at a TON of knob...
Dec. 24, 2018
Turn Your Podcast Into a Book with Dave Chessen
Dave Chessen is known as the Kindlepreneur and is the host of the Book Marking Show and has turned his blog into a podcast. His show has a great format as he talks about a strategy in his show and then interviews someone who ...
Dec. 17, 2018
Loyal Dax Shepard Fans Are Selling Out Theaters
Today we hear from Try Heinritz of the Blacklist Exposed reveal what it was like to see Dax Shepard record his podcast in a sold-out Chicago Theater. Sponsor: Focusrite 2:53 I got to play with a Focusrite 2i2 and if you are l...
Dec. 10, 2018
Dr. Ryan Gray Prescribes Value and Consistency Above All
Today we are joined from Dr. Ryan Gray from the Medical School Headquarters and he shares his philosophy of starting and growing his podcasts. The question of the Month What is your ONE favorite podcast for 2018? Why is it yo...
Dec. 3, 2018
11 Steps To Grow Your Podcast Audience
Because of My Podcast: I Get to Talk to NFL Players 1:30 Chris Husby shares how his show devoted to discussing Special Teams topics and interviewing some of the biggest special teams names in the NFL and beyond! has allowed h...
Nov. 26, 2018
Where Are All These Downloads Coming From? Steph Taylor on Tracking the Source of Your Listeners
SPONSOR: Focusrite USB Interfaces 2:40 I got to play with a Focusrite 2i2 and if you are looking for an easy to get your microphone into your computer (and have the option to have a co-host as well) without having to look at ...
Nov. 19, 2018
The Courage to Make Mediocre Things - Cathy Heller from Don't Keep Your Day Job
Cathy Heller is a talented musician. She's been signed by two major record labels, but unfortunately, she's also been dropped by two record labels. I've always told podcasters to go to their potential audience and find out wh...
Nov. 12, 2018
Positioning Your Podcast For the Long Haul (Three Things You Need 2018 Version)
How do I do so many podcasts? I get that question all the time. How do I stay consistent? How do I set my podcast up for the Long Haul? I'm fresh back from Speaking at DC Podfest, and I did a new version of the presentation c...