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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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Turn Your Podcast Into a Book with Dave Chessen
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 ...

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Loyal Dax Shepard Fans Are Selling Out Theaters
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...

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Dr. Ryan Gray Prescribes Value and Consistency Above All
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...

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11 Steps To Grow Your Podcast Audience
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...

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Where Are All These Downloads Coming From? Steph Taylor on Tracking the Source of Your Listeners
Nov. 26, 2018

Where Are All These Downloads Coming From? Steph Taylor on Tracking t…

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 ...

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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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How to Start a Podcast Network: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Nov. 5, 2018

How to Start a Podcast Network: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

We all want more listeners. We feel we have tried everything (have we?) and one option that all the "big" shows seem to have in common is they are part of a Podcast Network. Many of these require large amounts of download tha...

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Do Audiograms Boost Podcast Podcast Discovery?
Oct. 29, 2018

Do Audiograms Boost Podcast Podcast Discovery?

This week I'm going to give you some lessons I learned from Speaking at We Are Podcast 2018 in Brisbane Australia. We also talk about the effectiveness of Audiograms. Sponsor: PodcastGuests.com – Get More Guests -Be Featured ...

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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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Is Podcasting Frying Your Brain?
Sept. 24, 2018

Is Podcasting Frying Your Brain?

Because Of My Podcast - The Family Travel Podcast Michael, He is on podcast number two, and this one is allowing him to make some money https://abigpeacheyadventure.com.au/family-travel-podcast/ Question of the Month: Where A...

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10 Thousands Downloads Per Episode in Five Months
Sept. 3, 2018

10 Thousands Downloads Per Episode in Five Months

Today I talk with Noah Tetzner who starts the History of Vikings five months ago, and when the average podcaster is getting a little under 2,000 downloads per episodes, Noah is getting 10,000 downloads per episodes. I wanted ...

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Danny Peña Is On a Mission For Additional Listeners
Aug. 27, 2018

Danny Peña Is On a Mission For Additional Listeners

In episode 633 of the School of Podcasting, we are looking at Podcasting Events and asking, "is it worth attending?" We also touch base with Danny Peña who has created a movie about his story and his show Gamer tag Radio (th...

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Should My Podcast Have an Email List?
Aug. 6, 2018

Should My Podcast Have an Email List?

In the age of social media is email still relvant? If so, how do you grow your list? What makes a good lead magnet? Do I need a lead magnet? This is all discussed in episode 630 of the School of Podcasting Sponsor: Podcast En...

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13 Years of Proof That Podcasting Works
July 30, 2018

13 Years of Proof That Podcasting Works

Sponsor: Podcast Engineering School 2:42 Podcast Engineering School – next semester starts September 18th and runs through October 30th. The classes are live and Chris packs the 2-hour classes with tons of information Today I...

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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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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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Consistently Creating a Great Show: James Cridland from Podnews.net
June 4, 2018

Consistently Creating a Great Show: James Cridland from Podnews.net

Have you ever thought, "Oh someone is already doing a podcast about my subject." If so you need to listen to today's show with James Cridland of podnews.net who saw there were other sites and newsletters featuring podcast new...

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How Did You Get Your Podcast Sponsor?
May 28, 2018

How Did You Get Your Podcast Sponsor?

Two Podcast Growth Strategies and Dynamic Podcast Sponsorship with Ad Insertion Today in episode 620 you will learn two strategies to grow your audience and your subscriptions and you will learn how other podcasters got podca...

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