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 …

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 decid...

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 …

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 …

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...

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 …

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 ...

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 ...

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 …

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 daunt...

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, …

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 leav...

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 strugg...

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, podcaste...

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 …

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 v...

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...

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 …

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 …