The Fulltime Podcast Producer: Recent Episodes
Isaac Smith
Podcasting is a vehicle we use to establish our expertise in the minds of others and to connect with different professionals we would otherwise never be able to meet. People leave money on the table when they get caught up in the idea of growing a large audience and then becoming the next Joe Rogan. You don’t have to have a massive audience in order to see a net gain in your business as a result of having a podcast. And you don’t have to be the person behind the mic in order to make money in this industry.
Whether it be leveraging your podcast to grow your network’s reach or leveraging your skills to start your own production business, there is a lot you can do by having your own show.
I have over 8 years experience in audio production and have worked on over 20 shows, but you don’t have to have that to become a podcaster or a podcast producer. I would like to show you how.
In this show, I’ll teach you what you need to know about the podcasting industry and how to approach podcasting with a mindset that gets you closer to your end goals.
How many downloads is considered “good” for a podcast? How many downloads should you get when you are first starting out? How many downloads is my competition getting?
These questions are as old as podcasting itself. But the answer is not the same for each person or for each show. It is incredibly subjectives but lets try to at least get you a point of reference for your show.
In this episode, we will talk about:
+How many downloads is considered good?
+How many downloads do I need to get for a podcast to be worth my time?
+How long do I need to keep going till I know if Ill be successful?
Articles I sited: https://blog.podcast.co/reach/podcast-download-numbers
Buzzsprout Metrics: https://www.buzzsprout.com/global_stats?date=2023-04-01
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
Is it too late to make a change about my show? What will the audience think? What if it doesnt work?
The last thing you ne
In this episode, we will talk about:
+How many active shows there are
+Why your show has a chance of rising through the ranks
+How consistency is key to winning in this industy
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
What is SEO and why does it matter? Why cant I find my podcast on apple but I can find it when I search on Google?
SEO in podcasting is messy to say the least. You can find content on google but when you search for it on apple or spotify, the results leave a lot to be desired. Why is that and does SEO ever matter?
In this episode, we will talk about:
+Why SEO is still important
+The Google search bar vs the Apple and Spotify search bar
+Tools for gettings started with SEO for your podcast
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
Why do so many podcasts fail?
How do I keep from becoming a statistic?
Do I have a plan for my show?
Over 80% of podcasts have not published an episode in the last 365 days. Why? Well a lot of shows dont count the cost before they get started. They dont have a plan and things fall apart. So what can you do abou tit
In this episode, we will talk about:
+Having a plan for your show
+Benefits of mapping out your show
+What I have see work in other shows
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
Should I start a video Podcast? Can I be Successful on youtube or is the market flooded? How is having a podcast on youtube different than on other platforms?
These are some of the questions that come up a LOT when people ask about video podcasting…Fortunately, I found a guest for today’s show that can answer them for us!
Meet Koko! Koko Mendez is the Co-Owner of Mendez Modern Media LLC, which is a media company that currently provides YouTube channel services for real estate professionals in the luxury industry. She is a tech-savvy millennial with an advertising background who is passionate about helping real estate professionals leverage the power of the latest in digital marketing. Koko believes in helping create inspiring visuals to share with potential buyers, as well as providing educational content and marketing insights to her clients. With a dedication to providing the highest quality media services, Koko and Team Mendez Modern Media have become the stealthy secret sauce in the real estate industry for YouTube Channel services.
In this episode, I ask Koko about:
+Competition on Youtube
+Understanding the Youtube Algorythm
+Best practices if you are just getting started
Connect with Koko using the links below:
TikTok @teammendezmodernmedia/ @marketinghoney /@theleomendez
IG: @marketinghoney / @theleomendez
email: info@mendezmodernmedia.com
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
How many downloads is considered “good”? How am I performing compared to the rest of the industry? How many downloads should I be getting if I want to be the best?
I get these questions a lot, and Id like to break down my answer for you in this episode. You might be surprised how few you need to get to stand out and how far apart the “lead podcasters” are from each other in download numbers.
Just remember not to compare yourself to shows that are not in your niche
In this episode, I talk about:
+Industry data on downloads
+Where you are compared to your competition
+Who NOT to compare yourself to
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
Can everyone see your show in search? Can YOU see your show in search? When you open Spotify or apple, does your podcast even show up?
If there was one thing I could change about podcasting, it would be that they would do a better job with their search engine. One of the advantages of YouTube that we dont talk much about is that YouTube is treated as a data base. You can type in a question and get video results. Podcasting is nothing like that, I can ask a question or list a topic and get results that have nothing to do with what I say.
So how do we get around this?
In this episode, I talk about:
+Tips for getting more eyes on your show
+The problem with podcast searchability
+Why being on YouTube might be an advantage for your show
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
What if you could pick and choose the people you wanted to network with? What if you could prequalify a lead and have a 30-minute relationship-building conversation with them? Would that help your business?
**Podcasting is an amazing place where you can pick and choose the people you talk with. If you need to meet other professionals who can help you, you can have them on. If you are needing to generate leads for your business, you can have on potential clients and potential partners for other opportunities.
The only catch is you need to have a podcast to make it happen.**
So let me ask you, are you leaving business on the table by not having one?
In this episode, I ask Angie about:
+The business benefits of having a podcast
+How to network as a podcaster
+The business that can take place between a well-chosen podcast guest and show host.
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
How do I get to be a guest on another podcast? How do I get invited? How do I find shows that are in front of my target audience and will lead to audience growth?
This is a topic we have talked about some on the show but it is high time that we had an expert’s opinion, so today we will be talking to Angie Trueblood.
As the founder of The Podwize Group and host of the "Go Pitch Yourself" podcast, Angie Trueblood uses her entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, and super-connector powers to deeply support business owners who are using podcasts as a core tenet of their business growth. Angie is the podcast guesting queen and teaches other podcasters and professionals not only how to connect with the right shows they need to guest on, but also how to reach out to get invited, and the proper practices of being a good guest. (it really is a skill set you need to have).
In this episode, I ask Angie about:
+How to find shows that would be a good fit for you
+The best way to reach out to them and get invited to come on
+The advantages of guesting when it comes to audience growth.
Connect with Angie using the links below:
Website: https://thepodwizegroup.com/
Podcast:https://thepodwizegroup.com/the-go-pitch-yourself-podcast/
Instagram: @thepodwizegroup
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angietrueblood
https://www.facebook.com/thepodwizegroup
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
There are so many audio editing software, which one should I use?
Do I have to pay money? Do I have to learn how to edit? Is there a way to automate it?
Simply put, there are a lot of good options for your show, but Ill recommend some in this episode.
In this episode, we will talk about:
+Different editing softwares
+Free and Paid options
+Some of the advantages and draw backs of each one
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
What is the difference between a Youtube channel and a podcast?
Is there a difference? Can I do both?
With the increase in video podcasts being put out there it is easy to get podcasting and YouTube confused.
But there is a massive difference in what you can do and how you can present via each medium.
In this episode, we will talk about:
+Differences between YouTube and Podcasting
+Questions to ask yourself when deciding which you should pursue
+Why you need to focus on one first and the other second
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
**So want to be a guest on another person’s podcast.
Be cautious, because there is definitely a right and wrong way to go about doing that.**
A lot of requests to be a guest on another podcaster’s show go unread and unanswered.
The key to getting invited isnt just to stand out, it is also to be short, direct, and respectful of their time.
So many podcasters who reach out make it all about “me, me, me”. Lets talk about how to avoid doing that.
In this episode, we will talk about:
+What is wrong with how a lot of podcasters reach out.
+How you can make your request simple and direct while standing out.
+The importance of making your request about the show’s audience and not about you.
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
**Is it too late to start a podcast?
It seems like everyone has a podcast, isnt the market flooded?**
In the last episode, we talked about how there were around 3 million podcasts available to the public today.
In this episode, we are going to talk about how that impacts and how you are not really competing with 3 million podcasts.
**Only 500K of podcasts are active, and most of those shows dont upload weekly…that means you are only competing with 17% of the 3 million podcasts in existence…and get this, not all of them are targeting the same audience as you.
In this episode, we will talk about:**
+How many active shows there are
+Why your show has a chance of rising through the ranks
+How consistency is key to winning in this industy
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
How many podcasts are there? Where is the market going?
How many active podcasts are there?
There is a lot of data out there for podcasting, and in this episode, I do my best to cram the interesting points into a short and sweet episode.
Now that is quite an episode for me to want to make, especially given my biases in podcasting, but I save my predictions and own opinions for the end of the episode. If you really want to know what this podcast producer thinks, you'll have to listen through to the end.
In this episode we will cover:
+Data across podcasting as an industry
+Growth projections for 2023 and beyond
+My predictions and opinions regarding the data
Links to the articles mentioned in this episode:
https://influencermarketinghub.com/podcast-statistics/#toc-1
https://podcastpage.io/podcast-statistics/#:~:text=There%20are%20about%20700k%20active,the%20number%20is%20about%20500%2C000
https://www.oberlo.com/statistics/podcast-listener-numbers#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20latest%20data,be%20103.6%20million%20in%202023.
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
Is It Better To Be A Podcast Guest or To Be A Podcast Host?
Which is more work? Which takes less time? Which leads to the best results?
Podcast guesting is just as important a tool as podcast hosting in the world of online media. They have their advantages and their disadvantages, but in this episode, we will break it down so you can decide what is best for you.
In this episode we will cover:
+Advantages of each
+Some of the drawbacks of each
+How to get the best of both worlds
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
Do you have to have a large show to make money off your podcast? Can having a podcast generate revenue for you and/or your business? Can I see a return on my investment as a podcaster?
When we are honest with ourselves, we will admit that it would be great to have a show that is cash flow positive. It is a goal a lot of us have but we dont often vocalize it. What if there was a way to have a show that brought in money but didnt require us to have thousands of downloads?
All you have to do is make the content your audience loves, invite guests that can speak to your show’s content needs, and make sure you capitalize on the opportunities that can come with adding other professionals to your network.
In this episode we will cover:
+Content based networking
+Leveraging a podcast for Lead Generation for your business
+The benefit you business will have as a result of having guests on your show.
Resources talked about in this episode:
Content-Based Networking: How to Instantly Connect with Anyone You Want to Know by James Carbary
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
**I just had a conversation with a prospective client who insisted that money was no object when it came to setting up his home podcast studio.
As much as I might love hearing that as a producer, it introduces a new line of problems that people on a tight budget also face.
Do I need something just because it is expensive? How do I know which brand has the best quality? Is there anything that will enhance my show that I didnt know about when I was on a tighter budget?**
In this episode, we address all of that and give you an outline of what your kit could look like if you had deeper pockets then most of us do when we start out. Even if you aren't at this point yet, this episode may help you something to aspire to.
In this episode, we will talk about:
+What high-end equipment will actually help you
+The magic that is the RodeCastr Pro
+Upgrading from USB to XLR mic
Links to the equipment we talk about:
PodMic by Rode
Shure SM7B
Sound Panels
RodeCastr Pro
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
Are you needing to sound like a million bucks without spending a million bucks?
**As I shared in past episodes, you don't have to break the bank in order to sound great.
What you might not know is how you sound is directly impacted by some of the hardware you use.**
**We arent just talking about microphones and volume settings, there are a lot more factors that can come intro play. And the best part is, they dont break the bank.
In this episode, we will talk about:**
+What goes into creating your DIY home podcast studio what will make you sound great while not breaking your budget
+What role each piece of gear plays
+How you may already have a lot of the parts you need already.
Links to the equipment we talk about:
Blue Yeti Mic
Shock Mount for the Blue Yeti
Boom arm
Pop filter
Zencastr
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
You have established an outline for how to create podcasts effectively and know you can guide people through the process, you have established what services you offer and how much they will cost, you know who your ideal client is, and you have started pitching to them and may have even landed a client or two…
Now what?
What is the last step in becoming a professional Podcast Producer?
**Simple, get even BETTER at what you do.
It may sound ridiculously simple, and it is, but that doesn’t mean it is always easy.
For the rest of your career, you are going to be on this step. And nobody is going to be taking it for you any more than they did for the other ones. It is up to you to continue to level up your craft so that you can be the professional you want to be and get paid what you want to get paid.**
**In this episode, I share some thoughts on how to get better at your job and some action steps that have helped me
In this episode, we will talk about:**
+Knowing your competition
+Improving your process and work quality
+Keeping track of your own growth and progress
If you have made it this far, know that I am proud of you and I'm here if you need to pick my brain.
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
Why does my voice sound like I am recording through a can, while everyone else sounds better than me?
Do I have to have fancy equipment to have quality sound for my podcast?
Most podcasters have similar experiences and questions when they are starting out…its super frustrating that we cant sound as good as we like. But before you start buying the equipment you see the big podcasters using, you need to pause and see what you can do with what you have.
Achieving quality sound while recording a podcast in your own home is not difficult.
**I work with a number of podcasters who are simply using a computer and a microphone but have had drastic improvements made to their sound by simply changing their surroundings.
In this episode, we will talk about:**
+The common issues new podcasters have with their audio quality
+How sound works
+How to change your surroundings to improve your audio quality
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
**How do you get clients as a podcast producer???
Where do I find them? How do others already have so many? Why are they all saying “no”? Does anyone even really need this?**
**We get both excited and anxious about the topic of actually finding people who will buy our services as podcast producers. It is super scary facing the potential rejection and distress that comes from looking for clients. It is also extremely necessary that we find these people for the sake of our business to succeed.
So what do we do?
Most of us spend some time sitting around feeling anxious and sorry for ourselves…I know that I did. But when you are ready to get back up, you have to start learning how to find those ideal clients we talked about before.**
**Easier said than done, I know, but in this episode, I will go over my experience using different platforms and what options/tactics for finding clients are available to you.
In this episode, we will talk about:**
+Where to find clients
+The kind of work that goes into pitching to leads
+Different platforms where you can find work
Resources talked about in this episode:
Pod People: https://pod-people.circle.so/home
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
**Do you know how to talk to client leads?
What do I say to them? What information do they need from me? How do I convey value?**
**You are ready to start finding clients and booking meetings, GREAT! But how do you give them an organized outline of what it is they are buying?
You can have the best meeting in the world and then have it turn south because you weren't able to present and outline a formal proposal for them to understand just what it is you are selling to them.
So how do you make a proposal?**
Fortunately, it isn't that hard. In this first part of our conversation about getting clients, we will covert:
+How to build a proposal
+What information you need to include
+How to use a proposal to increase the value they see in you
+Using a proposal to help land a client
Resources talked about in this episode:
Example of my proposal: Sample Production Proposal.pdf *You are welcome to use this, but please make it unique to you…change enough to make it your own.
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
The #1 complaint across ALL studies pertaining to podcast audiences, always has something to do with audio quality.
We have all heard those shows, they start and we immediately hear the background noises of the room being picked up on the recording right before we hear an inhale and then a greeting from the host as their echoing voice projects across their table and into their computer’s built-in mic. And after just a few seconds of that, you will choose to either listen to another episode or stop listening to the show completely. It’s not that they are a bad host or that the topic is bad, but you just don't want to listen to such poor sounding audio for 15 minutes to an hour no matter what the topic is.
But what if I told you that this issue is easier to fix than you might think. And that fixing your audio is as simple as learning some basic editing and investing in a simple microphone that will plug right into your computer?
In this episode, we will talk about:
+Alternative options to the common DIY tools used to record podcasts today.
+What easy and free software are available to you for enhancing the sound of your podcast.
+My-go recommendations if you are ready to invest in a microphone so people can listen to you clearly.
Resources talked about in this episode:
My Microphone:Blue Spark USB Mic
My Headset with microphone: SADES SA 818 Headset
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
Who is your podcast for exactly? A lot of us know what we want our show to be about but what a lot of people need to put more thought into is, “who is their show meant for?” and “what kind of audience are you trying to attract and connect with”.
Do you know what their interests are? Do you know what their background is?
Do you know what pain points they may have?
As the saying goes, if you try to help everybody, then you wind up helping nobody… well the same goes for podcasting. But with a little time and insight, you can identify who it is your show is for and enjoy the clarity it provides you when you are planning your episodes and deciding on what kind of value it is you need to offer.
In this episode we will cover:
+The benefits of Identifying your target audience
+Some ideas and exercises that will help you identify your target audience
+The questions you need to be able to answer about your listeners to understand the direction you need to have for your show
Resources talked about in this episode:
Podcast Marketing by Daniel Larson
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Who is your ‘Ideal Client”
Lots of us who are in business have heard this asked when we are first starting out. Lots of sales and business coaches may even have this as part of their material.
**But this is where you are at. You have established what it is you do, You know what your services are going to be and how much your time is worth. Now you just need to know who’s buying.
Well there is a little more work that needs to be done. There is a saying in podcasting, “If you target everybody, then you reach nobody”**
Your next step is going to be narrowing down who it is you want to work with. This is an important step because it will help you know who to focus your time on and it will help you avoid clients that are just not a right fit to begin with.
In this episode we will talk about:
- How to narrow down who it is you want to work with
- What questions do you need to ask before deciding on a target client base
- How to create a target client avatar.
This is part 3 of our 5 steps to becoming a podcast producer. If you havent listened to the other episodes yet, listen to them here.
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“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
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**How long should my podcast episodes be?
Do I need to talk for an hour? Half an hour? 10 minutes?
How do people determine what length is right for them? How do you know how long your audience wants your show to be? Can having the wrong length for my show impact it negatively somehow?**
I get it. There are a lot of different successful shows out there, but they are all different but you dont know which example to follow.
The answer that nobody wants to hear is, of course, “it depends”
Dont worry though, in this episode we break it all down. We’ll cover:
- How to find out what length is right for you
- Advantages and Disadvantages of each option
- Impact on Listen Through Rate (LTR)
References used in this episode:
The Remote Work Retirement Show
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“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
**Can You make money by editing someone else’s podcast?
You have the process down and you know you could replicate it for someone else…maybe even 2 someone elses or more, but HOW do you do it?**
Specialists and technicians can feel like they are at a dead end when it comes to actually converting their tasks and operations into services they can provide for other people.
But others are doing it, why cant I?
**The bridge between being able to do something and actually being paid to do it, comes down to presentation.
+Have you made a list of the tasks you are able to do?**
+Have you made a list of tasks you are NOT able to do?
+Have you outlined these tasks as a package or as a proposal that you can put a price tag on and share with prospects?
**In this episode, we skim the surface of what it looks like to start converting your talents into an actual product.
This is part 2 of our 5 steps to becoming a podcast producer. If you havent listened to the other episodes yet, listen to them here**.
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“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
**Do you know how to launch a podcast?
Its a bit intimidating if you are new, but do you have a checklist in place for you to navigate the process of creating a podcast and publishing?**
Its more than just having an idea and the ability to talk. There are a few other assets you need to have in place before any playing platform will even look at you.
The good news is, its not rocket science. There are so many resources out there when it comes to getting your show recorded and up for consumption.
In this episode, we work on making a checklist you can follow of what you need to do before getting your podcast published. If you don't know, what you don't know, then this is a great place to start.
Resources talked about in this episode:
Buzzsprout Blog: Checkout Their Step by Step guide
Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.
Podcasting is a vehicle we use to establish our expertise in the minds of others and to connect with different professionals we would otherwise never be able to meet. People leave money on the table when they get caught up in the idea of growing a large audience and then becoming the next Joe Rogan. You don't have to have a massive audience in order to see a net gain in your business as a result of having a podcast.