441. The Hidden Time Drains in Podcasting
Podcasting can feel lonely when you’re stuck making decisions no one prepared you for. The technical choices, the workflow questions, the moments where you can’t help but wonder if you’re overthinking everything or missing something obvious. We get it. We’ve been there. Today, we open the mailbag and respond to real questions submitted by podcasters navigating both the technical and non-technical sides of the craft. From platform frustrations to workflow doubts, the team slows the conversation down and thinks things through together, offering perspective without panic or pressure. You may hear your own challenges reflected in these questions. If you have podcast-related questions of your own, you’re always welcome to submit them through the Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group using the link below. We’re always happy to help. Toward the end of the show, we shift gears and share our wins from the week, celebrating the progress, milestones, and accomplishments happening across the community.
Episode Highlights:
[02:00] Diving into the listener mailbag
[02:51] Jeff’s Riverside recording issues
[05:08] Advice and troubleshooting for Jeff’s setup
[07:28] Exploring alternative recording and workflow tools
[18:01] Question on guest management
[31:03] Taking ownership of podcast promotion
[31:28] Building an effective guest workflow
[32:06] Collaborating with guests to promote episodes
[36:35] Concerns about podcast hosting platforms
[44:19] Wins from the week
Links & Resources:
The Podcasting Morning Chat:
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https://empoweredpodcasting.com
Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:
Podpage:
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Late Bloomer Living:
https://www.latebloomerliving.com/blog/episode-257
Riverside:
https://www.riverside.fm/?via=0676da
PodMatch:
https://podmatch.com/?ref=1646144442692x331135044042346200
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Clickups:
Ralph Estep’s Guest Appearance with Rob Greenlee on The New Media Show: www.youtube.com/live/MHr3B3tF7cQ?si=stvLoQowgOoGtxQ5
Katie Brinkley:
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