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Five Things That WON'T Grow Your Audience
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...

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Saying More With Less - The Power of Editing Your Podcast
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...

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The Top Podcasting Crutch Words and How To Stop Saying Them
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...

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Your TOP Podcast Peeves 2019 Edition
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...

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Building Community The No BS Approach to 1000+ Members
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...

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Smarter Podcasting - Avoid These 7 Time Wasters
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 ...

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The Courage to Make Mediocre Things - Cathy Heller from Don't Keep Your Day Job
Nov. 19, 2018

The Courage to Make Mediocre Things - Cathy Heller from Don't Keep Yo…

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...

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Positioning Your Podcast For the Long Haul (Three Things You Need 2018 Version)
Nov. 12, 2018

Positioning Your Podcast For the Long Haul (Three Things You Need 201…

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...

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11 Things Podcasters Can Learn From Netflix
Oct. 22, 2018

11 Things Podcasters Can Learn From Netflix

Today on episode 641, I'm in Australia at a conference but I'm still here giving you ideas and insights to help you with your podcast. I've been spending a fair amount of time on Netflix, and I've noticed something. Sponsor: ...

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Don't Dump Your Podcast For Facebook Live Just Yet
Oct. 15, 2018

Don't Dump Your Podcast For Facebook Live Just Yet

Today on episode 640 of the School of Podcasting we are looking at Facebook Consumption and how it stacks up against YouTube and Podcasting. Paul Colligan has a new report and it's fascinating. Because of his Podcast: Troy He...

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Vicious Listener Comments That Were 100% True
Oct. 8, 2018

Vicious Listener Comments That Were 100% True

Today I share the story of some pretty harsh criticism I received, and how I had to deal with the fact that my listener had a point. Welcome to episode 639 of the School of Podcasting Sponsor: Podcastguests.com 3:47 PodcastGu...

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Your Spin Free Zone
Oct. 1, 2018

Your Spin Free Zone

Today on episode 638 I am talking about controlling a conversation from two different angles. Bonus Content Why Squadcast is the Best Tool for Recording Interviews I speak with Zach Moreno one of the founders of Squadcast (sa...

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The Ultimate Guide to Launching Your Podcast
Sept. 17, 2018

The Ultimate Guide to Launching Your Podcast

You want to launch a podcast, and in the past, I've talked about how there are 27 steps to launch a podcast (you might want to read that first) . Today I want to cover this episode from a new angle and address some of the mis...

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Logic and Emotion in Your Podcast
Sept. 10, 2018

Logic and Emotion in Your Podcast

Podcast Question Of the Month If there is a slider between 1 I LOVE PODCASTING and 10 is I HATE Podcasting, where are you? Are you feeling like a three? Seven? Lets us know and WHY you are feeling the way you are. If you want...

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How Podcasting is Like Shoe Shopping
Aug. 13, 2018

How Podcasting is Like Shoe Shopping

In the past, I've talked about transcriptions. The fun part of transcriptions is you still have to end up with something that is easy to read and brings value. I've mentioned temi.com and revs.com but the one thing I didn't t...

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Are You Making These Podcast Mistakes Part II
July 23, 2018

Are You Making These Podcast Mistakes Part II

Becuase of My Podcast: 1:30 Haley Radke from https://www.adopteeson.com/ shares how the only people who can understand what it's like to be adopted, and more importantly how to deal with a reunion with your biological parents...

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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
July 16, 2018

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome

Seventy percent of people have impostor syndrome. While an interesting stat, that doesn't really help people who have impostor syndrome get over it. Today I have 12 strategies to help overcome Impostor syndrome Because of My ...

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Creating Actionable, Empowering Content with Kyle Gray
July 2, 2018

Creating Actionable, Empowering Content with Kyle Gray

Today we have a conversation with Kyle Gray author of the book The Story Engine: An entrepreneur's guide to content strategy and brand storytelling without spending all day writing. He has helped hundreds of startups and smal...

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Is Anyone Reading Your Podcast Show Notes?
June 25, 2018

Is Anyone Reading Your Podcast Show Notes?

I received 360 responses to this question, and if you do read show notes (better known as a description of what is in the podcast) what are you looking for. Comments? 888-563-32228 Because of My Podcast I Got to Appear on TV ...

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When in Doubt, Ask Your Audience: Cody Gough Interview
June 18, 2018

When in Doubt, Ask Your Audience: Cody Gough Interview

Comments? 888-563-3228 Today on episode 623 we talk with Cody Gough of the Curiosity podcast . Cody had a podcast that was successful, and based on the goals of the podcast decided to make a radical change to their publishing...

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The Power of Your Knowing Your Why
June 11, 2018

The Power of Your Knowing Your Why

Because of My Podcast: Free Tickets 2:00 Brad from the Cinema Guys ( www.wearethecinemaguys.com ) explains how he was approached by a small local Cinema Chain who listens to his podcast. Brad worked a deal that enables him to...

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Transcribing Your Podcast Is Better Than What?
May 7, 2018

Transcribing Your Podcast Is Better Than What?

Feedback From Previous Show Randal Black is an educator and heard our episode where we revealed some things that didn't go quite right. Randall has a saying that he learned from a Fortune Cookie, "Failure is feedback, and fee...

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Dealing With Your Ego - How to Stay In Your Lane
April 2, 2018

Dealing With Your Ego - How to Stay In Your Lane

Comments? 888-563-3228 Question of the Month As I record this it is April 1. The first quarter of 2018 is over. What had you planned on doing in that first quarter that didn't, and what are you going to do differently to make...

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Tips on Choosing and Working with Co-Hosts
March 5, 2018

Tips on Choosing and Working with Co-Hosts

We are joined by Glenn "The Geek" Hebert from the Horse Radio Network. Glenn has appeared on the show many times and always brings gold. Today he is sharing insights into choosing and working with co-hosts. He also talks abou...

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