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Welcome to another episode of The PodGenies! This week we will talk about connecting with your audience through your podcast. You may have trouble connecting with your audience because you need a different level of understanding of how you deliver your messages through your show.

Let’s jump right into this episode and let your genies take you for a ride and give you some tips on how you can reach a deeper level of connection between you and your audience.

[00:01 - 09:04] Opening Segment

• Quick fun chat with your genies
• Dr. Rob shares an inspiring story about making a recovery
• • His daughter was listening to a soundtrack by Leona Lewis titled "Bleeding Love" They got into a small misunderstanding
  • He went to Russia and heard the same song and missed his daughter
  • Facing our own humanness

[09:05 - 17:15] Connecting With Your Audience

• People connect so much more with stories than words
• • Be vulnerable with your audience
• Kevin weighs in on the story of Dr. Rob
• • Being authentic and vulnerable will help you stand out
• How do you ask your guests to open up and become vulnerable?
• • Do your research
  • Tapping into an area that they typically don't open up about
  • Ask your guests about their interests that no one asks them about
  • People love to revisit big events in their past

[17:16 - 23:50] Closing Segment

• Episode Takeaways
• • "Be more Interested than Interesting"
  • Research is a powerful tool
  • Plug to Patrick Lencioni's books. See links below
  • If you want people to stick around, give them a reason to.
• Final words from you Genies

Tweetable Quotes:

"Sometimes when we come face-to-face with our own humanness, it really helps us to lighten up on other people when they make mistakes." - Dr. Rob McCleland

"People connect so much more with stories than words" - Karl Sona

"Being genuine and vulnerable, that stands out a lot in this day and age." - Kevin Mills

"Be more Interested than Interesting." - Dave Meltzer

Resources Mentioned:

• Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
• Patrick Lencioni
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
• The Advantage
• Getting Naked
• Death by Meeting
• StreamlinedPodcasts
• Screw The Side Hustle
• Another Way To Play
• The Free Time Podcast
• LeaderTribe
• help@thepodgenie.com

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Welcome to another episode of The PodGenies! This week we will talk about common struggles that podcast hosts encounter at the beginning of their podcast journeys.

[00:01 - 03:03] Opening Segment

• Quick fun chat with your genies
• What is your biggest pain-point in your podcast?
• • Shameless plug to our company, STREAMLINED PODCASTS

[03:04 - 12:23] Common Struggles When Starting Your Podcast

• Hans talks about how podcast hosts address their concerns when they are starting out
• • Are you doing the right thing?
  • Is it worth the money?
• Karl talks about what helped him to continue persevering for his show
• • Clarity on why he started his show
  • How long am I willing to do this?
• Dr. Rob shares something interesting about what helps him get in the right mind space every time
• • His show's numbers didn't matter to him anymore because he knows that the knowledge he shares is reaching over 50 countries

[12:24 - 16:07] Closing Segment

• Giving value to your listeners
• • Forty people today could be 40 more tomorrow.
  • Don't compare your chapter 1 to somebody else's chapter 100
• Episode takeaways
• Final words from your Genies

Tweetable Quotes:

"Don't be quick to compare your chapter one to somebody else's chapter a hundred. You gotta start somewhere, you gotta give yourself the opportunity to actually turn those pages and write a cool story." - Karl Sona

"I feel like if my runway would have been 3 months before, it would be 3 years now. For very little money, all my headaches go away." - Dr. Rob McCleland

"The people that are listening, if you can serve them and improve their life in some meaningful way then that's really what it's all about." - Hans Struzyna

Resources Mentioned:

• StreamlinedPodcasts
• Screw The Side Hustle
• Another Way To Play
• The Free Time Podcast
• LeaderTribe
• help@thepodgenie.com

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Welcome to another episode of The PodGenies! This week we’ll continue to talk about the 10 elements of a killer Intro/Outro. If you missed part 1 of this episode, be sure to check it out so you don’t miss the great value that we have there waiting for you.

[00:01 - 06:07] Opening Segment

• Quick fun chat between your Genies to start the show
• Quick Recap of the previous episode
• • 10 Elements Of A Killer Intro/Outro Part 1
  • • Music
    • Progress
    • Preview/Highlights
    • Hook
    • Controversial Statement

[06:08 - 30:59] 10 Elements Of A Killer Intro/Outro Part 2

• Call To Action
• • Hans talks how to effectively implement call to actions
  • Have a queue or shout out reminding your audience to click a link or check something out
  • • This may be an offer or a link
  • Don't do it for yourself. Do it for your audience
  • Asking your audience to review your show
• Guest Intro
• • Hans shares some tips on how he does his guest intro recordings
  • • Get your guest to do your homework
  • Crafting your intro
  • • Use Calendly to get your guest's bio
• Information
• • Dr. Rob talks about dropping information and getting your listeners up-to-date with your show
• Guest Highlight
• • Capturing 10 to 20 seconds midway the episode where your guest says something cool or something that emphasizes great value to the episode
  • Shameless plug of our company, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
• Guest Credibility
• • How do you ask your guest to record a credibility piece?
  • • A testimonial that they had a great time being in your show
  • Don't be shy. People won't say NO.
  • • Write the things you want your guest to say. Make things easy for them.
• Check out this link for the full blog

[31:00 - 34:07] Closing Segment

• Episode takeaways
• Final words from your Genies

Resources Mentioned:

• StreamlinedPodcasts
• Screw The Side Hustle
• Another Way To Play
• The Free Time Podcast
• LeaderTribe
• Calendly
• help@thepodgenie.com

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Welcome to another episode of The PodGenies! This week we’ll talk about 5 out of 10 Elements of a killer intro. This is very important when you’re starting a podcast because this is the part where you have the opportunity to hook your audience’s attention in the first few seconds of your show.

Let’s jump right into this episode and learn how you can maximize these elements to your advantage and make your podcasting journey a success.

[00:01 - 03:12] Opening Segment

• Quick fun chat between your Genies
• Overview of this week's topic
• • 5 of the 10 Elements Of A Killer Intro/Outro

[03:13 - 16:50] 10 Elements Of A Killer Intro/Outro

• Music (A core fundamental)
• • Your music sets the mood and reflects the personality of your show
  • Don't spend too much just to produce a high-quality intro
• Progress Piece
• • Let your audience know where they are at with your show
  • • Give them a little preview of the good stuff
  • This is often the first thing you hear when the show starts
  • Shameless plug of our company, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
• Preview/Highlights
• • Hans shares some tips on how you can implement your progress piece seamlessly
  • Give your audience a reason to stick around. Tease them a little bit!
• Hook Your Audience
• • Dr. Rob talks about figuring out your ideal listeners
  • • Hooking and pulling them into your show
    • Quick plug to myintro.com
• Controversial Statement
• • Making these statements in your intro will help you attract your listeners and repel the wrong people
  • The goal is to grab some attention
  • • Don't be vanilla
• Check out this link for the full blog

[16:51 - 18:32] Closing Segment

• Stay tuned for next week's continuation episode
• Final words from your Genies

Resources Mentioned:

• StreamlinedPodcasts
• help@thepodgenie.com

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Welcome to another episode of The PodGenies! This week, we will talk about slaying the awkward silence when doing your interviews. The point of having a podcast is to up your credibility and have amazing conversations with people you respect. When that awkward silence hits, you are broadcasting to them and everyone that you are that weird guy at the party that everyone makes lame excuses to avoid talking to.

To save you that embarrassment and help you make even better content, here are the tips all the pros use to make sure they knock it out of the park on every interview!

[00:01 - 05:21] Opening Segment

• Quick fun chat between your Genies
• Overview of our topic of the week: "How To Slay The Awkward Silence Beast"
• Shameless plug to our company, STREAMLINED PODCASTS

[05:22 - 25:17] How To Slay The Awkward Silence Beast

• Do Your Homework
• • Do some research. Make sure you know who you are talking to
  • Karl talks about giving your guest an epic introduction
  • • Know your strengths. Stay in your lane
• Have A List of Questions Ready
• • Kevin talks about the power of having a list of questions when doing your interview
  • Listen to a couple of shows that your guest has previously been on
  • • Try to fill in some things that were missed during those other interviews
• Pocket Questions
• • Have a set of extra questions that you can grab when you are in a pinch
  • • This will help you pivot and give you time to gather your thoughts while your guest answers your pocket questions
  • It's okay if you go off-script
  • • Be more interested in the guest than making the show interesting
• Have A Final Sequence
• • This is critical when wrapping up your interview on a great note
  • • Embedding 4 or 5 fun questions. You may learn something new about your guest
    • Build a relationship with your guest
  • You are collecting information about highly successful people
  • • You can use this data as lead magnets
• Check out this link for the full blog

[25:18 - 30:19] Lightning Round

• We are naming our Favorite Podcast shows
• • Hans: Think Like a CEO by Gary Keller & Empire Building
  • Dr. Rob: Entrepreneurs On Fire by John Lee Dumas
  • Kevin: How I Build This by Guy Raz
  • Karl: Real AF by Andy Frisella
• Final words from your Genies

Resources Mentioned:

• Screw The Side Hustle Podcast Interview Rundown
• Travis Chappell’s Build Your Network Podcast
• Bill Burr’s Podcast
• Amazon
• help@thepodgenie.com

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Welcome to another episode of The PodGenies! This week, we will be talking about one of the most common problems that Podcasters face when starting out and that is AUDIO QUALITY. It is not as hard and as complicated as you think. Sometimes the easiest method is the right method.

Join us as we unpack some amazing tips that you can take advantage of when you are starting out your podcasting career.

[00:01 - 03:59] Opening Segment

• Quick fun chat between your genies
• • We talk about superheroes
• Overview of our topic
• • Improving Sound Quality in Podcasting

[04:00 - 17:00] How To Improve Your Sound Quality

• Achieving topnotch audio quality
• • Shameless plug of our company, STREAMLINEDPODCASTS
• Your microphone is really important
• • Use a dynamic microphone
• A Good Room Is KEY!
• • Basic Sound Treatment For Your Room
  • Hang a towel or a thick blanket behind you
  • Do NOT drive while you are podcasting
• Use A Pop Filter And Wind Shield
• • Do not waste a crap-load of money on your equipment
  • Aim for low-hanging fruit when you are starting-off
  • You can hack a pop-filter by using a "SOCK"
• Silence Your Device
• • There is nothing more annoying or distracting than a buzzing phone
  • PRO TIP: If you are worried about telling your guest to silence their device, throw em’ a hint by mentioning that you’ll turn yours off. It will remind them and they’ll follow your lead.
• Create A Separate Track For You And Your Guest
• • It will save your editor a LOT of time
• Wear Headphones
• • You don't want audio invading the space where the microphone is. It creates awkward feedback
  • AirPods are AWESOME!
• Check out this link for the full blog

[17:01 - 20:53] Closing Segment

• Episode takeaways
• • Do the easy stuff. The easiest stuff is easy for a reason.
  • You have to KILL IT in the audio
  • Let's make it simple and actionable
• Final words from your Genies

Resources Mentioned:

• How To Improve Your Sound Quality
• Audio-Technica ATR2100 Microphone
• Shure A58WS-GRA Foam Windscreen
• Zoom
• Recording a Separate Audio File in Zoom
• help@thepodgenie.com

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Today, your Genies will answer one of the most asked questions from YOU, our listeners. We will be talking about some amazing stuff that you can take advantage of and we will have fun while sharing it with you.

Join us as we unpack these tips and tricks that you can use to make your podcasting journey a success.

[00:01 - 03:53] Opening Segment

• Quick chat about what we love about this show
• We share about what amazing value awaits you from this show

[03:54 - 25:16] How Can I Get Guests On My Show?

• Your Podcast Genies share insight on a 5-step process that you should execute to get people into your show
• • Have A Clear Ask
  • • Describe your show in 1-2 sentences
    • Make sure you are playing on the same ballfield
  • Make The Booking Process Easy
  • • Use Calendly
  • Make A List
  • • Personalize your emails, don't be generic.
    • Use voice message or video
  • Use Tools/Databases Like PodcastGuest.Com Or FB Groups
  • • Look for mutual connections
  • Ask Every Guest For A Referral
  • • Ask for a review
  • Hans shares some more tips that you can do on Calendly
  • • Provide a link
• Check out this link to view the full blog

[25:17 - 29:18] The Power of ID3 Tagging

• We are about to share with you this amazing feature that most podcasters seem to miss when starting out
• • Id3 tagging will help increase the discoverability of your show
• Hans made an example for himself by testing id3 tagging on his old episodes
• • Increased his old episodes' downloads by up to 51% in JUST A WEEK!
  • Plugging our company, STREAMLINED PODCASTS

[29:19 - 35:54] Who is Streamlined Podcasts?

• Hans talks about what Streamlined Podcasts is all about
• Dr. Rob talks about the amazing people behind Streamlined
• Karl shares his experience with using the Streamlined service
• Kevin talks about his vision with Streamlined that is now starting to come to fruition
• We are here to help you

[35:55 - 39:48] Closing Segment

• Hans re-introduces himself
• Quick Funtime between your Genies
• Final words from your Genies

Resources Mentioned:

• How To Get A Ton Of Guests For Your Podcast
• Calendly
• Grant Cordone
• help@thepodgenie.com

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Welcome everyone to the first-ever PodGenies! Join us as we will venture on a journey to help podcasters achieve their goals. We are experienced podcasters in the industry and we are here to provide you with great value that can help you crush it in your podcasting journey. Whatever it is you are wondering about the podcasting space, we have answers for you.

Let’s start things off by knowing all of the great people behind this show and what’s in store for you with the PodGenies.

[00:01 - 02:03] Opening Segment

• Introducing...... Your HOSTS!
• • Karl Sona
  • Kevin Mills
  • Hans Struzyna
  • Dr. Rob McCleland

[02:04 - 09:25] Getting To Know Your Hosts

• Hans Struzyna
• • The host of the podcast show Another Way To Play
  • Part of the 2016 United States Rowing Olympic Team
• Kevin Mills
• • The host of the podcast show Screw The Side Hustle
  • Loves to build stuff and learning how the world works
• Dr. Rob McCleland (The Robster)
• • The host of the podcast show LeaderTribe (Your Daily Dose of Growth & Your Weekly Dose of Growth)
  • Loves to provide value to people
  • Dallas Cowboys Fan
• Karl Sona
• • The host of the podcast show The Free Time Podcast
  • Son of Two African Immigrants
  • Got into the sales world, and crushing it!
• Quick plug to the Streamlined Podcast
• Shoutout to our Audio guy, Paul!

[09:26 - 16:17] What Podcast Genies Is All About?

• We want to provide value into the podcasting space and the geniuses behind this show
• Kevin talks about the Podcast Genie
• • Checkout the PodGenie app on Alexa
• The growth of Podcasting platforms

[16:18 - 24:41] Mission Possible: Streamlined Podcast

• Karl talks about the Streamlined Podcast. What we do and what we can offer you.
• • You will have more time to focus on your content
  • Keeping podcasters podcasting!
• Hans talks about running his business during this COVID-19 crisis
• • We want to produce your podcast as easy and as streamlined as possible
• Kevin weighs in on Podcasters' struggles when it comes to production
• • Spending countless of dollars per episode
  • Providing affordable prices with top quality products
• Dr. Rob talks about the amazing people behind Streamlined Podcast
• • We love helping people

[24:42 - 34:16] Great Value Awaits You with PodGenies

• The novice podcaster's journey
• • Common mistakes when creating your podcast content
  • How can you deliver your message to your audience?
• Learn from people in the Podcasting space
• • Connect and collaborate with people in your industry
• Investing in the right materials that work for you without breaking your bank
• Learning how to do it the right way
• • How important it is for you to never stop learning
• Building your community
• • Why Podcasting is an amazing platform that has a huge potential
  • We want to simplify everything so you don't have to
  • You will be getting something to help you become a better podcaster

[34:17 - 39:52] You Audio And Your Voice Is Your Weapon

• Question For The Week
• • "My podcast sounds lousy. How can I get better sound?"
  • • Pay attention to sound dampening
    • Using a windscreen
• Dr. Rob talks about the research of Harvard Business Review about how people usually listen to podcasts
• • When the sounds are going directly into your ear, listeners can immediately identify if you are trustworthy or not.
• Quick plug to Streamlined's Blogpost. See link below

[39:53 - 43:17] What Can You Expect From Us?

• We will have a lot of fun on this show
• Expect nothing but goodness
• Expect great tips and tricks
• Expect great antics from all of us
• Introduction to new people that you may be able to connect with

Resources Mentioned:

• Crushing It! By Gary Vaynerchuk
• How To Improve Your Sound Quality
• help@thepodgenie.com

To know more about PodGenies follow us on our social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

Send us your questions using this link http://streamlinedpodcasts.com/podgenies

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