Episodes

Stop making everything about yourself. Your audience is the hero of the journey. Be the guide Stop using the Spray and Pray method! Instead of saying check out my episode, tell them what's in it for them! Make it easy to want to press play. You have no niche or any clue who your ideal listener is. You are trying to be everything to everyone. Start tiny and branch out. Make sure to exclude people so the right people show up and stay You waste the most valuable part of your podcast - the first 60 ...

You already know the importance of first impressions. But for podcasters, they’re tricky to make because we don’t get to lead with our audio! Instead, when new listeners come across our show online or in an app, they’re deciding if they want to listen based on visual factors. Listen for 5 simple ways you can make a great first impression both visually and immediately after listeners decide to hit play. In this episode, Travis talks about: How first impressions are meant to qualify the right lis...

What if I told you that you could generate 12 pieces of content from one podcast episode? On today’s show, I’m joined by Craig Lillard, the inventor of Clipscribe. You’ve heard me say it before, Clipscribe is one of the best tools I use for my podcast to help me create tons of content from each episode. Trust me, this episode is absolute fire and is going to completely transform the way you promote your podcast on social media. In this episode, Travis and Craig talk about: Why video content is ...

Big news in the world of Apple Podcasts! They just announced that they’re rolling out a new dashboard for Apple Podcasts Connect and there are loads of changes. Today, I’m joined by Billy Thorpe to chat about what we know now about the changes. We’ll be sure to do an update once we learn more! In this episode, Travis and Billy talk about: That lots of podcasts went missing from the search feature in the podcast app and how to fix this issue. The stats on Apple Podcasts Connect, including the co...

We just hit 2 million shows in Apple Podcasts, according to Daniel J Lewis’s Podcast Industry Insights tool. Overnight, the total number of shows hit 2,004,462. He says that 37.29% are “active” (published at least one episode in the last 90 days). That means 62% of podcasters have Pod Faded. Pod Fading: A podcast that after a while becomes less and less frequently updated and then blinks out altogether. Alternately, a podcast that is going strong and suddenly stops. That’s why I created the 10X1...

Running and growing a podcast is hard work, there’s no getting around that. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take some shortcuts! I wanted to share with you some websites and software that have made my life so much easier when it comes to podcasting. I’ve used them to bring my show to the next level and you totally can, too. In this episode, Travis talks about: Sounder FM - this podcast platform has tons of benefits, but two of the biggest are how it transcribes your podcast to create SEO and bo...

Notice something a little different around here? I’ve rebranded my podcast with a shiny new name: Podcast Builder Club. I’m really dialing in to sharing strategies that will help you build your podcast. And to celebrate this change, I’m giving away my six favorite books of all time. Seriously, these books changed my life and my business! Check out the link below for more details and to enter the contest. In this episode, Travis talks about: Why books are one of Travis’s favorite things to consu...

You’d be surprised how many podcasters don’t have a tight pitch for their show. And if someone’s pitch isn’t clear, that’s a red flag to me that their podcast’s content isn’t going to be well put-together. You have to be able to efficiently explain what your podcast is all about to get new listeners and new downloads! In this episode, Travis talks about: How you never know when you’ll be in a situation where you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your podcast, so you need to have a winning pitch ...

It’s Mindset Monday! As human beings, we instinctively want to avoid failure. But that can be extremely limiting. Failure is what helps us learn and grow while enabling us to move on to our next great endeavor. So I’ve been exploring a mindset shift inspired by Bob Ross! What if we transform our mindset around failure to view mistakes as happy little accidents instead? In this episode, Travis talks about: How Pod Decks was a happy accident - the decks were initially a free gift that came with a...

I’ve got a great guest on the podcast today here to help YOU make money. I’m talking with Billy Thorpe, a podcasting coach and founder of Copilot Studio. He’s here today to reveal some secrets about how he makes thousands of dollars off sponsors - even when his podcast audience is on the smaller side - and how you can, too! In this episode, Travis and Billy talk about: How Travis has typically been anti-sponsor in the past but thinks Billy’s perspective on and success with sponsors is very valu...

Are you afraid someone is going to "steal your idea"? If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you need to listen to this episode. Ideas vs. Execution I'll share with you a thought process that will turn your ideas into reality. If you need a great network of podcasters, consider joining the Podcast Builder Club

Recently, a member of the Podcast Builder Club asked a question about work-life balance. It can be a real struggle for podcasters to maintain that balance when they’re trying to give their all to make their show the best it can be! If you feel like you ever struggle in this area and want to optimize that work-life balance, this episode is for you! In this episode, Travis talks about: How the Podcast Mobile App can save you a ton of time that you currently spend trying to think of interview ques...

It’s the hot question that seems to be on every podcaster’s lips. It’s kind of a loaded question, though, right? On the one hand, Youtube is an extremely popular search engine and invaluable resource for getting your content discovered. But on the other, Youtube wasn’t designed to host entire podcast episodes, and that’s not what most people coming to Youtube are looking for. In this episode, Travis talks about: Why you should use platforms like Youtube for their native, intended use. How in or...

Do you find yourself sitting at your desk dreaming of being a Podcaster or Youtuber full time, but feel like you can’t quit your day job? Taking the leap into content creation as a full-time job can be a scary process. That’s why today, we’re going to do an exercise that will walk you through a specific process that will help you figure out what you need to do to replace your current income with income from content creation. That way, you walk toward your dream with a specific plan and be able t...

Does thinking about keeping up with social media marketing for your podcast make your palms a little sweaty? Creating consistent and engaging content on your social media to turn followers into listeners can seem like a daunting task, but we all know it’s so important these days. Luckily, today’s guest on the podcast is here to break it all down for you! Andréa Jones, host of the Savvy Social Podcast, is a genius at social media and she’s here to help you learn how to make social media work for ...

Have you heard of the social media app Clubhouse and been itching to get on it? Or maybe you have an invite sitting around, but you’re not sure yet how to utilize it? Today Travis is chatting with Guillaume Dorméus, an expert content creator who has lots of good ideas for leveraging Clubhouse. Guil is a photographer, a catalyst and connector of people, and the host of his own podcast, Culture Theory -so you know he’s got brilliant ideas for fellow content creators! In this episode, Travis and Gu...

Last week, Travis wasn’t feeling very well, so in order to protect his family, he decided to get a COVID test. He was shocked to get a positive result! He’s been incredibly cautious throughout this whole pandemic, barely leaving the house and practicing thorough social distancing and hygiene. In this episode, Travis talks about what he learned from overcoming this obstacle, such as: The importance of self-care, because without your health you have nothing else (yes, it’s cliche, but true!). Tha...

Have you been wondering how to grow your audience? Whether you’re getting 50 downloads per episode or 50,000, you’re always going to want more. Podcasters often feel like they’re trying everything in the book and still struggling to grow their audience. But, there’s a tactic you might not yet have tried that can help you grow your audience: nurture the audience you already have instead of just focusing on getting shiny, new listeners. And, make sure you listen to the end of this episode for a sp...

One of the tricky parts of podcasting is finding the right guest to bring onto your show. Booking Agents have been a great way to do this, but they’re often too expensive for most podcasters to afford. Today’s guest, podcaster Alex Sanfilippo, saw this problem happening for many podcasters and came up with a solution to help connect people more easily. His service Podmatch uses AI to match you with your best interview guests! In this episode, Alex and Travis talk about: How Podmatch works for y...

The year is coming to a close and we’ve certainly all had a tough one. Hopefully, you’ve learned something about yourself that you can put to use when setting your goals for the new year. Travis remains optimistic that 2021 is going to be a great one! To get ready, he just pulled out a Pod Decks card that reads “make some predictions about things that will happen in your industry in 2021”. In this episode, Travis discusses his New Year podcasting predictions, which include: The recent influx of...

Overwhelm and anxiety are very common, especially among creative people. If you’re finding yourself up against a lot of negative feelings, it’s important to learn how to get out of that negative space so you can be the best version of your creative self. In this episode, Travis chats with Sherianna Boyle, a podcaster, radio personality, and author, who specializes in processing emotions related to anxiety. Travis and Sherianna discuss: How to identify Anxiety: Telling the difference between anx...

Podcasters are always looking for ways to monetize their podcasts. For a lot of people, this traditionally means finding a sponsor and inserting awkward ad breaks into their podcasts. But there are many ways you can monetize on your own terms, without a sponsor. One great way to do this is by creating a course that can turn into passive income for you for years to come. In this episode, Travis chats with Molly Ruland, a course-creation expert, who shares: How to monetize your podcast with a cou...

The end of the year is always a good time to reflect on the past year, figure out what worked for you and what didn’t, and decide how you can improve yourself in the New Year. While people traditionally do this for their personal life, finances, and fitness goals, as a podcaster, it’s essential for you to take advantage of this time to reflect and set goals to enhance your show! In this episode, Travis shares 5 things you can improve in your podcast for 2021: Audio: Poor audio quality and awkwa...

If you want to be a successful podcaster, one of the best ways is to learn from someone who’s already done it. Travis has launched over 100 podcasts with a combined 2 million downloads and wants to share what he’s learned to help you create the podcast of your dreams! In this episode, Travis shares… His extensive audio and editing background and podcast experience The power of podcasting and where it can lead if you stay consistent What it means to find your voice and find what works for you Hi...