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Proof Content is King
May 11, 2010

Proof Content is King

Today I talk about an example of how content is king. When you have content that people want to forward to their friends, you have great content. The book is Stuff white people like by Christian Lander. Here is his story in a...

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Great Resource For Great Podcast Content For Free
April 20, 2010

Great Resource For Great Podcast Content For Free

I have said that one of the easiest ways to grow your audience is to do interviews. Why? Because the person being interviewed (in theory) has people who follow them. So if you interview someone who writes a book about getting...

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Your Competition May Be Dead
March 18, 2010

Your Competition May Be Dead

You can research similar podcasts when starting your own podcast. You can go to www.itunes.com and download the software (click on podcast, then podcast directory in the bottom right hand corner, then search in the upper righ...

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Podcasting's Hardest Question To Answer
March 18, 2010

Podcasting's Hardest Question To Answer

How are you getting your audience back to your website

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More Ways to Monetize Your Podcast
March 16, 2010

More Ways to Monetize Your Podcast

Free iPhone App For Your Podcast Today I have a few ways you can try to monetize your podcast. One (which costs you nothing) is to have Wizzard Media create an iphone app for your podcast. They sell it for $1.99 and you get a...

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Podcast Listener Loyalty
March 8, 2010

Podcast Listener Loyalty

Interviewing a Very Loyal Listener Today we talk with "Carie P" who is a mega fan of the Geologic Podcast ( www.geologicpodcast.com ) hosted by creative genius George Hrab. How funny is George? He's an atheist and I (a lifelo...

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Sticking to Your Topic
Jan. 18, 2010

Sticking to Your Topic

Today we talk about two shows who had their fans say "Stick to the topic." The good news is many people don't give that kind of feedback (they just unsubscribe). So when you are planning your podcast be sure to think about ho...

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Is Podcasting Worth the Work?
Jan. 11, 2010

Is Podcasting Worth the Work?

Today we have a quick show with some podcasting news. First we hear that Radio Industry blog Radio Survivor has named podcasting one of the most important radio trends of the last ten years. They state that RSS podcasts feeds...

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Plans for 2010
Dec. 22, 2009

Plans for 2010

Where is Podcasting Going in 2010? Well I’m going to state the obvious. Yes iPods and portable media players are wildly popular, but after purchasing a Droid phone, I now see clearly how everything is going to end up on your ...

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Podcasting is Dead – Again
Oct. 5, 2009

Podcasting is Dead – Again

How do you generate lots of traffic, and get people talking about you? You state in a conference from a podium that “Podcasting is Dead,” or you make a blog post that “Podcasting is Over” etc. Then all the podcasters get bent...

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Missing the Podcast Boat
Jan. 1, 2009

Missing the Podcast Boat

Should I Start a Podcast? Some people wonder, “Should I start a podcast?” and they wonder if they have the material. I am always amazed at the number of people who give away a free newsletter, but don’t turn that exact same m...

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Podcaster Wins 10,000 Prize
July 7, 2008

Podcaster Wins 10,000 Prize

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com This is show 143.I read about this on Leesa Barnes' blog how Terry Fallis won 10,000. He previously couldn't get an agent (which he now has). Congrats Terry. I mentioned toda...

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Podcamp Ohio Relections and Membership Sites
July 1, 2008

Podcamp Ohio Relections and Membership Sites

I went to Podcamp Ohio. It was great. WE RAN OUT OF ROOM. My hat is off to Angelo and everyone involved with organizing the event. It was so smooth, and they handled everything (what a great problem to have - not enough room!...

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Listening To Podcast Still Growing
June 16, 2008

Listening To Podcast Still Growing

Today I've got a BAD cold, and my throat is killing me. I share some stats from the latest report on Podcast consumers. Podcast Listening is up 5 % both video and Audio30% of regular Internet Users have downloaded a podcastVi...

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My Podcast Downloads up 98%
June 1, 2008

My Podcast Downloads up 98%

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I look at my stats from the first episode of 2007 vs the first episode of 2008. To make things fair, the first show published in 2007 has had 517 days to download so I ...

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Wordpress 2.5 Bugs
May 4, 2008

Wordpress 2.5 Bugs

This show ( download show ) was originally recorded last week 4/25. In the hussle and bustle, I never published it. You can read about my " Passing out " at BetterDave.com Audience FeedbackVince from www.bmoviecast.com agrees...

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Too Old to Podcast? POPPYCOCK!
April 7, 2008

Too Old to Podcast? POPPYCOCK!

Today I talk about some of my reflections from speaking at the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop. I also play a promo for www.blogsviewsandblues.com TOO OLD TO PODCAST?There is no age limit on Podcasting. I know of an 8 year old ...

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Do As I Say...NOT As I Do
March 31, 2008

Do As I Say...NOT As I Do

Today I explain why you had an episode show up a few days early. I also explain that I'm not going to be speaker at the Expo in Las Vegas (but will be going to Podcamp Ohio www.podcampohio.com ). I also talk about post dating...

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Podcast Secrets 2008 - Six Figure Incomes with Podcasting
March 24, 2008

Podcast Secrets 2008 - Six Figure Incomes with Podcasting

Today my friend Paul Colligan from Podcast Secrets is on the show. Paul is a full time podcast consultant and Internet Marketing guru. While we are all at work, Paul is out testing new technologies, new strategies, talking wi...

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Wizzard Media - Technnology for Podcasters
Feb. 18, 2008

Wizzard Media - Technnology for Podcasters

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com The NEW School of Podcasting site (created with www.wordpresstool.com ) is now live. Today we talk with Rob Walch from Wizzard Media. ( www.wizzard.tv ) as well as www.podc...

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But Wait There's MORE!
Feb. 12, 2008

But Wait There's MORE!

Show #124 originating from https://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today's show is has a fair amount of news. It does make the show come off like a giant SOP commercial, but you should know how the School of Podcasting can b...

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Is Podcast Promo Swapping Dead?
Feb. 4, 2008

Is Podcast Promo Swapping Dead?

Show #123 Originating at https://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we talk about Promo Swapping. Is it dead? Is it useful? We also talk about making a great promo. We play some promos and ask, "Does this make you want to...

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Podcasting Can Boost Your Business - I've Got Proof
Jan. 14, 2008

Podcasting Can Boost Your Business - I've Got Proof

This podcast episdoe #120 originates at https://www.shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com One of the benefits of being a member of the School of Podcasting is our weekly roundtable / live Question and anser sessions (typical 60 - ...

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Cyber Clutter and Podcastclicks.com Relaunched
Jan. 7, 2008

Cyber Clutter and Podcastclicks.com Relaunched

Show #119 originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I talk about how having a clean website at www.logicalloss.com lead to me getting a new advertiser. I've relaunched Podcastclicks.com and from now through the end of...

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