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Opportunities Wait on the Other Side of Your Fears
May 2, 2022

Opportunities Wait on the Other Side of Your Fears

I met Connie at an event two years ago. I see her at a conference two years later and ask if she has any "Because of my podcast ____" stories. She not only has one, she has quite a few (TV, Radio, and more). So listen to what...

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Do You Have Time To Listen to ANOTHER Podcast?
April 25, 2022

Do You Have Time To Listen to ANOTHER Podcast?

We all think, "just make good content and promote your show" but as podcasts become more mainstream and the average listener now consumes multiple episodes a week, do they have room for YOUR show? I asked my audience what the...

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Is Dynamic Content Right For You?
April 18, 2022

Is Dynamic Content Right For You?

After seeing the podcasting space gear up for more advertising (something I'm not thrilled with) more media hosts are developing dynamic content. So what is dynamic content, do you need it, and how do you use it? What is Dyna...

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Flying Past Your Fear of Podcasting With Mark Hasara
April 11, 2022

Flying Past Your Fear of Podcasting With Mark Hasara

Mark was a US air force Pilot, Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur, but was hesitant to start his podcast. Today we talk about what was stopping him, and how his podcast is helping to promote his Wall Pilot business. We also he...

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Back From Podcast Movement with Free Stuff, Cool Apps, and a Worried Mind
April 4, 2022

Back From Podcast Movement with Free Stuff, Cool Apps, and a Worried …

Podcast Movement was a well-oiled machine as always where the hallway meetings were in some cases better than the sessions. I found some cool stuff, created some free resources, and have worries about the future. Quicknotes F...

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What Keeps You Going When Your Podcast Isn't Growing?
March 28, 2022

What Keeps You Going When Your Podcast Isn't Growing?

The excitement of starting a podcast can really fuel podcasters. You stats to start to grow, but eventually, they may level off. What keeps you going when your podcast isn't growing? Because of My Podcast: Fred Castaneda Chec...

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Protect Your Podcast: Never Say, I Didn't Know What I Didn't Know
March 21, 2022

Protect Your Podcast: Never Say, I Didn't Know What I Didn't Know

I was speaking at the National Religious Broadcasters in Nashville Tennessee and kept hearing a few phrases that make me worried. Phrases like, “I had some friend, or some temp, or some web guy, or even a professional service...

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Cross Promote Your Podcast While You Get Paid with Niklas Hildebrand of Audry.io
March 14, 2022

Cross Promote Your Podcast While You Get Paid with Niklas Hildebrand …

I'm back from speaking at the National Religious Broadcasters event with some lessons learned. I also have some tips on collaborating with other podcasters and a resource that is focused on helping you find collaborators whil...

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7 Tips Podcaster Can Use From Radio with Neil Hedley
March 7, 2022

7 Tips Podcaster Can Use From Radio with Neil Hedley

When Neil Hedley emailed me letting me know he would be going through my town and could he buy me dinner I jumped at the chance to hang out with a listener. I had no idea at the time that Neil: Had exclusively done morning sh...

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What Are You Doing to Grow Your Podcast (and is it working)?
Feb. 28, 2022

What Are You Doing to Grow Your Podcast (and is it working)?

Every month I ask a question of the audience, and you chime in. This month I ask THE question that everyone wants to know. In January we talked about Grow your downloads 15 minutes a day (episode 812). In June of last year I ...

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Tuning Into Your Listeners - So You Can Fascinate Them with Focused Content
Feb. 21, 2022

Tuning Into Your Listeners - So You Can Fascinate Them with Focused C…

I'm excited because I found a book called Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible and even though I'm only 29% of the way through the book I am "Santa Clause is coming tonight" excited about reading the rest of...

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How to Record a Great Podcast Trailer That Energizes Your Audience
Feb. 14, 2022

How to Record a Great Podcast Trailer That Energizes Your Audience

A trailer has many pros from a creative standpoint. IT forces you to identify WHO you are talking to and what can you say to get them to listen to your podcast. For me, a trailer is 30,60, 90 seconds. When you mark your episo...

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What Do I Do of This Horrible Audio From My Boring Podcast Guest?
Feb. 7, 2022

What Do I Do of This Horrible Audio From My Boring Podcast Guest?

You are going through the file of the interview you did a week ago and you notice: 1. The audio of the audience sounds horrible. 2. The guest is boring. Today I showcase some tools that can help you save the audio, but only y...

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Growing Your Downloads 15 Minutes a Day- Growing Your Show Kevin Chemidlin
Jan. 31, 2022

Growing Your Downloads 15 Minutes a Day- Growing Your Show Kevin Chem…

I first discovered Kevin when contemplating creating a new show based on podcast growth. It's well-produced and has actual steps you can take. Kevin started his first podcast Philly Who? Then quit his day job. So how did he t...

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How to Feel More Comfortable Recording a Solo Podcast Episode
Jan. 24, 2022

How to Feel More Comfortable Recording a Solo Podcast Episode

Are you one of those people who has thought about doing a solo episode where you open the microphone and talk directly to your audience, but can't overcome how uncomfortable you feel trying it? This show is for you. We also t...

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Now Sure About Your Show? Don't Be Afraid To Ask Your Audience for Advice
Jan. 17, 2022

Now Sure About Your Show? Don't Be Afraid To Ask Your Audience for Ad…

I am seeing people that seem to be afraid to reach out to their audience. I get it. It's easier to have the reason of "lack of engagement" on your downloads instead of asking people for feedback on your show. Today I share a ...

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The Proven Power of the Dramatic Pause: Two Ways Saying Nothing is Better Than Saying Something
Jan. 10, 2022

The Proven Power of the Dramatic Pause: Two Ways Saying Nothing is Be…

In the microwave society that we live in, most of us are not accustomed to slowing down. As a podcaster, we may associate silence with "Dead Air" which is a phrase from the radio. However, today I'm going to show you that the...

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Meet My Friend Evo of Podcast Pontifications - Cross Promotion
Jan. 5, 2022

Meet My Friend Evo of Podcast Pontifications - Cross Promotion

Today I'm trying something new and coming to you on a WEDNESDAY to introduce you to my friend Evo Terra . Evo has been podcasting since 2004 (not a typo) and has been involved in many aspects of podcasting ever since. Evo was...

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50 Shades of Podcasting: Be Proud Embracing Your Unique Style of Podcasting
Jan. 3, 2022

50 Shades of Podcasting: Be Proud Embracing Your Unique Style of Podc…

As the first episode of 2022, I often do an episode for beginners, such as episode 756 14 Steps to Start a Successful Podcast in 2021 One of the most dangerous things you can do in podcasting is comparing your show to others....

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My Favorite Podcast (and WHY) 2021 Edition
Dec. 27, 2021

My Favorite Podcast (and WHY) 2021 Edition

Since episode 388 2013 , I've been asking my audio what is your ONE FAVORITE podcast (and yes, I know it's hard to pick just one) but more importantly WHY is it your favorite? Steve Stewart loves the Stacking Benjamins Show I...

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Look What Podcasters Can Adopt from Every Horrible, Hallmark Christmas Movies
Dec. 20, 2021

Look What Podcasters Can Adopt from Every Horrible, Hallmark Christma…

Hallmark Holiday Movies get a lot of flack because they are predictable, cheesy, corny, and more or less if you've seen one - you've seen them all. YES THERE ARE LESSONS TO BE LEARNED Do you know why all Hallmark Movies are ...

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Why I Absolutely Still Distrust Anchor.fm (New Reasons)
Dec. 13, 2021

Why I Absolutely Still Distrust Anchor.fm (New Reasons)

I was talking to someone who said how "Flexible" Anchor/fm was (owned by Spotify). When I hear stuff like this I often wonder "WHAT IS YOUR SOURCE?" I did a video a while ago when there were some serious issues with Anchor th...

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15 Insightful Tips For Podcasters From Watching the Beatles Get Back
Dec. 6, 2021

15 Insightful Tips For Podcasters From Watching the Beatles Get Back

Thanks to an older brother and sister, I was born a Beatles fan. When I watched the six-hour documentary Get Back I saw tip after tip that podcasters could benefit from. Ready To Start Your Podcast? You may think nobody woul...

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Honestly, How Long Does it Take to Create an Amazing Podcast Episode?
Nov. 29, 2021

Honestly, How Long Does it Take to Create an Amazing Podcast Episode?

For years I've told people THE BEST ratio I've ever achieved is 4 TO 1 when it comes to making a podcast episode. In other words, a 15-minute podcast will take an hour. I asked my audience how long it took them from idea to p...

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