The Podcasting Party: Recent Episodes
Alana Dawson
Are you wanting to start a podcast but are overwhelmed by the amount of information about podcasting?
Are you confused by all the technical language, and technology?
Are you frustrated by how expensive equipment and the costs associated with podcasting can be?
Or do you have a podcast?
Are you stressed out trying to create content, record, edit, and upload your episodes each week?
Are you frustrated by the lack of growth you see even with all your hard work and dedication?
Are you burnt out and ready to quit?
Then you’re in the right place. The Podcasting Party is a podcast for podcasters about podcasting.
As a podcast coach, I have seen a huge theme emerge with the women I coach: potential podcasters believe in the message they want to share through their podcast but they lack the confidence in themselves when it comes to learning the technology and starting their podcast. They spend months trying to figure it out, google their way through, and by the time they make it to me, they are stressed out, overwhelmed, and frustrated.
Beginner podcasters come to me burnt out and ready to throw in the towel. The message they once believed in is now dwarfed by the overwhelm and frustration they feel having to produce a show each week.
I’m on a mission to help potential and current podcasters take the stress, overwhelm, and frustration out of podcasting.
I believe that podcasting one big party, and you’re invited. Come join me and let’s put the party back into podcasting!
I am so excited about today's interview. I have two fantastic ladies here to talk to you about Podcast VA Association.
If you are a current podcaster then you know the dilemma of wishing that you could double your time when it comes to your podcast. But it can be daunting to think about hiring somebody or training, someone. On the flip side of that if you are a podcaster you also know what a big investment podcasting can be.
My guests today, Jen and Kelly, are here to talk about how they've created a certification program for VAs and a directory for podcasters so that we can access it and find a VA. If you are thinking about hiring a VA for your show, or have been thinking about earning some extra income, and you love the podcasting industry today's show is for you!
Find out more about Podcast VA Association here: https://www.podcastvaassociation.com/a/2147515255/68nGXVb2
Today is our final episode of this summer series. I'm going to wrap things up with some real practical takeaways about how to maximize your interviews, guest preparation tips, and some best practices when it comes to being a guest and having a guest.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Check out the NEW Podcasting Shop!
- Looking for Editing + Production Help? Contact me today to find out more.
We are still in the middle of our summer series and today's episode is all about how to curate killer guest questions. I get a lot of questions around how to create guest questions. So we're going to talk about all of those things today!
Mentioned in this episode:
- New SHOP- Check it out!
- Contact me about editing and production help
We are back with our second episode in our Summer Series all about being a guest and having guests on your show. Today I’m chatting with Angie Baughman, host of the Steady On Podcast.
We talk about how to be a gracious host and a great guest on other podcasts. Angie has so many practical tips for you.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- ATR 2005 USB Mic
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Writing at the Red House
- Oprah
- Dateline
- Praying God’s Word by Beth Moore
Connect with Angie:
- Website
- Podcast
Show Takeaways:
- Learn how to get larger- and smaller- guests to say YES to be a guest on your show.
- Listen in to hear what Disney customer service has to do with podcasting, particularly when having guests.
- Discover what you can do to make your guests feel more comfortable and how that will improve your conversation.
- The two easy things you can do if you're a guest that will make all the difference.
Today we are kicking off our summer series! I'm so excited about this series, and this episode is titled why you should have guests on your show and why you should be a guest on other shows, as well.
There's a reason why being a guest and having guests on your shows is so important and why I'm devoting a whole series this summer to it here on the podcast. So for the next couple weeks, that's what we're talking about. But just in case you need convining I'm addressing some of the reasons today so without further ado, let's jump into this episode.
Today I'm delighted to welcome Tara Cole to the show. Tara is a member of my PodcastHER Community and is joining me to chat about how she has continued to podcast even after a diagnosis of chronic fatigue.
It's a terrific conversation to follow up last week's episode about Burnout.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Tara's Podcast
Connect with Tara
Preorder Tara's book
So this episode is going to be a little bit different. I'm diving into a little bit more personal topic matter, and although it still pertains to podcasting, it is not exactly tied to or correlated to podcasting.
I am hoping that this episode will shed some light on a topic running rampant in the content creator, online circles: burnout.
We're talking signs, symptons, prevention and more!
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Podcasting Party FB Group
- Goal Get It Podcast
- Jennifer Allwood's Next Level Inner Circle Mastermind
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear how I've suffered from burnout
- Learn how I'm trying to recover and prevent it
- Hear some of the conversations and suggestions you've all had on the topic
The doors to my podcasting community PodcastHER are open. In today's episode I telling you why this community is for you. If you've ever wondered: what is this community? What are they doing in the community? Is it for me? Would that be a good fit for me? Why would I want to join?
We're going to talk about all of that in today's episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Learn more about PodcastHER
- Beginner's Bundle
- Take the Quiz and find out what stage PodcastHER you are
On today's episode of The Podcasting Party I am delighted to have with me, a friend, a fellow podcaster, and a member of the PodcastHER community, Michelle Diercks.
Michelle is the author of Promised Rest: Finding Peace in God's Presence and she is the host of the podcast, Peace in His Presence.
Michelle and I discussed:
- Why she started podcasting
- How she strategically grew her podcast
- How podcasting prepared her for book publishing
If one of your goals of podcasting is to grow a platform, or create content in order to publish a book this episode is for YOU!
MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:
- Pre-order Michelle's book
- Hope*Writers
- Michelle's mic: Blue Yeti
- Alana's Mic: Shure MV7
- PodcastHER is OPEN!🎉
- Freely Given Podcast
- Download the first chapter of Promised Rest
We are in the mini-series that I’m calling: Emails From My Inbox. I hear from a lot of you and I love that. But what I have found is that I get a lot of the same questions over and over and over again. So in this series I’m going to address some of the most common questions I get.
So today the question that I'm addressing, the email that I get, is: How do you make more time so that you can podcast? And so today's episode, I've titled:How to Get More Done, So that You Have More Time to Podcast. That's what we're going to talk about. Let's jump into this episode.
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- Podcast Content Planning Training
- 7 Day No- Edit Challenge
- PodcastHER Waitlist
I am so excited to dive into this new mini-series what I'm calling: Emails From My Inbox. I hear from a lot of you and I love that. But what I have found is that I get a lot of the same questions over and over and over again. So in this series I’m going to address some of the most common questions I get.
Today’s episode comes from the email: “Alana, I want to start a podcast but…”
Maybe you’ve said one of these statements yourself:
- I am a homeschool mom.
- I work full time.
- I’m not techy.
- I don’t have a lot of money to spend to get set up.
- I don’t know where to start.
- I don’t have the time.
- My family doesn’t support it.
- I don’t know what I want to talk about.
- I’m afraid of what others will think of me.
- I don’t have a very big platform.
- I have young children at home.
- I’m afraid.
So today I’m diving into this response and giving you some tips on what to do if you find yourself saying, I want to start a podcast but… Let’s dive in.
Links Mentioned in this episode:
- Non-Techie’s Toolkit
- PodcastHER Waitlist
- Last Week’s Episode
I am so excited to dive into this new mini-series what I'm calling: Emails From My Inbox. I hear from a lot of you and I love that. But what I have found is that I get a lot of the same questions over and over and over again. So in this series I’m going to address some of the most common questions I get.
So today we are kicking it off with: 10 Reasons Why Podcasters Struggle.
This is kind of a combination of questions, but it usually boils down to something along the lines of, “Hey, I'm stuck. I'm overwhelmed, I'm stressed out. I feel like I can't make progress with podcasting… I’m really struggling, what do I do?”
And the reasons podcasters struggle is usually one of these ten things I'm going to talk about today.
Links Mentioned in this episode:
- Quiz: https://alanadawson.com/podcasther-quiz
- FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingparty/
Every year, around this time, I start getting messages from podcasters asking the question, "Should I take a break for the summer?" And so in this episode, I want to talk to you about the pros and cons of taking a break. And talk about if you decide to take a break, how to do it.
- What does that look like?
- How long your break should be
- What you can expect from download numbers?
- When you should take a break?
And more! So let's dive into this episode.
Links Mentioned in this episode:
- Podcast Content Planning Training
- No Edit Challenge
- Editing Services
Today I’m welcoming another PodcastHER from my community, Yohonna Smith. We touch on topics like: how she has prevented burnout, added products and how she uses her podcast to promote them, how she got started podcasting and more.
Yohonna is the creator and host of the Girls Talking Life podcast. On each episode she brings you a girl and her story, plus some fun favorites. She hopes that by listening you'll be inspired to initiate change, to be intentional, to cultivate community and to love others well.
Yohonna lives in central Ohio, along with her husband, two daughters and one bad dog. There she spends her days in the details of family life, trying to find the balance between fun mom and responsible mom. She continuously struggles to find enough time in the day, to be brave enough to take action on the hard things, and to love Jesus more.
Show Links:
- Take the PodcastHER Quiz to find out what stage podcaster you are
- Yohonna’s website
- The Gathering Project
- Listen to Girls Talking Life
- Blue Yeti
- PodcastHER Community
- Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue
- You Are the Girl for the Job by Jess Connely
Show Takeaways:
- Discover the advice she has as she's learned podcasting. (You will want to hear these!)
- Listen in to hear the one thing Yohonna does when podcasting gets hard and she needs a reminder of why she’s doing it. (I am stealing this brilliant idea!)
- Hear how Yohonna monetized her show with products and how she uses her show to promote those products in a strategic, non-push way.
As we are wrapping up this mini-series on podcast monetization, I have a feeling, you might be saying to yourself, "Now what? What do I do now?" You know what monetization stream or streams you want to lean into. You know the mindset shifts and the myths surrounding monetization. You're ready to step in fully into monetizing your podcast but what do you do next, that is what we are discussing today. Links in this episode:
- Podcast Monetization Mini-Training
- Podcast Content Training
- PodcastHER Community
Welcome back for week two of March Monetization Madness here on The Podcasting Party. This week we are talking all about revenue streams and how to know which one is right for your podcast.
Show Links:
- Monetize Your Show with my Podcast Monetization Training
- Apply for a Monetization VIP Day
Get ready for March Monetization Madness! This March on the podcast we are tackling Podcast Monetization! Today, we are discussing the most common podcast monetization myths and the mindset shifts needed to move forward and monetize your show!
Ready to earn an income while also impacting lives?! Let’s go!
Show Links:
- Monetize your show, learn how with Podcast Monetization Training
- Apply for a Monetization VIP Day!
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear some of the myths surrounding podcast monetization
- Understand the mindset shifts needed to move forward in the monetization process
This is the very best part of podcasting, getting to chat with women that I love, that are friends, and fellow podcasters. So today, I have Latasha Ferguson here with me today. Latasha is a PodcastHER member, host of the podcast Overcome to Become. She’s also a wife, Mom to 4, and works full-time. In today’s episode we discuss how Latasha does all she does and still is able to podcast, and podcast well. Hint, she is very, very intentional. We talk about the boundaries she’s put in place, strategies she’s used, how she avoids burn-out.
If you are struggling to prioritize your podcast, if you just can’t seem to do it all, if people in your life aren’t taking you seriously, this episode is for you!
Show Links:
- Say Bye, bye to busy work and hello to more time! Learn more about my Podcast Editing and Production Membership
- Podcast Content Training
- Connect with Tasha:
- Website: www.latashaferguson.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/latashamferguson
- Podcast: Overcome to Become Podcast
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Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/womenarestrongertogether/
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Interested in PodcastHER, find out more
- Mike Kim’s: You are the Brand
- DM Me
- Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com
- Tasha’s Mic: Samsung QU2
- Descript
- Dateline NBC
- Stefanie Gass
- {In}courage Podcast
- In the Light with Dr. Anita Phillips
- Rejoicing Motherhood
- Be Well Sis
- Alli Worthington
- Atomic Habits
- The Girl with the Louding Voice
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in as Latasha shares how she’s been intentional with her podcast
- Learn the ways she’s prevented burn out
- Understand the strategies she’s implemented to take her podcast seriously
Cue the confetti because today’s episode is the 100th episode of the Podcasting Party!
Maybe it’s the Enneagram 4 in me or just nostalgia but after 5+ years of podcasting, two shows, and over 100 episodes here on The Podcasting Party, I am sharing the things I’ve learned from my podcasting journey thus far.
Show Links:
- Join The Podcasting Party FB Group
- DM Me
- Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com
- ATR2100
- Shure MV7
- Descript
- Libsyn
- Profit First
- Live No Lies
- Ep. 98 Podcast I Love & Listen To
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear what I have learned podcasting
- Discover the advice I would give to potential podcasters and seasoned podcasters alike
- Hear my favorite podcasting tools and resources, books, and the mic I use
On today’s episode I'm talking to PodcastHER community member, Kimberly Amici. Kimberly is the founder of Build Your Best Family, which helps people calm the chaos so they can parent with purpose through her podcasts, courses, and personal coaching.
You are going to absolutely love this conversation with Kim. We talk about podcasting as an extrovert and what Kim has done to not feel so lonely, how she has pivoted her podcast to accommodate her personality. And so much more.
We all know that podcasting can be lonely, lonely work, and this conversation is going to inspire you to take your podcasts and not just make it your own, but to make it work for you by implementing the things that you not only enjoy and want to try.
I can’t wait to hear how this conversation sparked an idea or strategy you are going to try in your podcast.
Show Links:
- Join the PodcatHER Community
- Blue Yeti
- Rode Mic
- Descript
- Joe Rogan Show
- Noble Blood
- Alli Worthington Show
- Fedrik Backman
- Atomic Habits
- Start with Why Simeon Sinek
Connect with Kimberly:
- Website:www.buildyourbestfamily.com
- Website:www.kimberlyamici.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildyourbestfamily/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyamici/
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear how Kim started podcasting
- Discover how she uses her show strategically as a part of her business
- Learn the things Kimberly did to accommodate her extroverted personality while podcasting
Happy Valentine’s Day! Every year around this time I do some type of fun podcast episode themed around LOVE. And today, this whole episode is about the podcasts I love and listen to. I’ve never shared these on the podcast before so I think it will be super fun!
Be sure to head over to Instagram and share your favorite podcasts with me.
Show Links:
- PodcastHER Doors are Open! Enroll today!
Biz Podcasts
- Megan’s Social Media Marketing Show
- Chasing Simple
- Goal Get It
- Sixfigure Mompreneur Podcast- Allison Hardy
Faith Podcasts
- The Bible Recap
- Live No Lies
- Bridgetown Church
- The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill (series)
- Emily P. Freeman The Next Right Thing
Podcasting Podcasts
- The Feed
- She Podcasts
Life
- Disney Travel Secrets
- Rich Roll Show
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear the podcasts that I LOVE and actually LISTEN TO.
I'm especially excited about today’s episode because I am bringing you this episode, which is the first of what I hope is many, in a new series where I'm featuring podcasters from my PodcastHER community.
We're going to talk about how they got started in podcasting. How they are growing their show. How they've walked through some of the hard parts of podcasting and more.
And today is the first episode with my guest, Leah Rempel. Leah is the host of the Faith School Podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring the practical side of faith. And she does it really, really well. She loves to lead women to follow God from the inside out, integrate their faith into their everyday lives and intentionally pursue personal ministries.
She and I talk about how she pivoted her show this last year including a name change and rebrand and the safeguards she’s put in place to ensure she doesn’t burnout.
I can’t wait for you to listen!
Show Links:
- Get on the PodcastHER Waitlist!
- Listen to Leah’s show: Faith School
- The Bible Recap
- Click Up
- Office Ladies Podcast
- The Popcast
- The Debaters
- Live No Lies
- The Hard Good
- Connect with Leah
- @leah.rempel
- @faithschoolpod
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in as Leah and I discuss the pivot she made in her show including why she changed her name and rebranded.
- Discover the safeguards Leah put in place to prevent burnout and allowed her to serve her listeners well.
- Understand why community and collaboration has been so important to Leah’s work and ministry.
Have you ever wondered what time of day is the best to publish your episodes?
Should it be waiting when listeners wake up or maybe should it go live for them to listen around lunch? What about the evening? Should you publish your episode so that it's ready to listen while your listeners are in the car on the way home from work or prepping dinner?
After being asked by podcasters and not really having a concrete answer for them about this question, I decided to conduct an experiment with my own show to determine what time of day is best to publish your podcast. So this episode is the results from that experiment that I conducted. And I think you might just be surprised with what I have to say.
Show Links:
- PodInBox Ask Alana Anything!
- DM Me
- Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com
- Plan 6+ of Podcast Content in an Hour or Less: Content Planning Training
Show Takeaways:
- Discover the experiment I conducted to determine what time is the best time to publish your podcast.
- Learn the results from that experiment and the answer of when you should publish your podcast.
- Listen in to hear what time of day is the best time to publish your podcast.
I am so excited about today's episode. I have talked extensively about how to take a break from podcasting, including the different options when it comes to producing your podcast in the format of season, series, or continuing to podcast straight through. Whether that's week to week, whether that's fortnightly, whether that's monthly, but in this episode I really want to dive into the differences between each of these formats and why they may be a good fit for you and your show. So that's what we're talking about today. I can't wait for you to hear it! Show Links:
- PodInBox Ask Alana Anything!
- DM Me
- Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com
- Plan 6+ of Podcast Content in an Hour or Less: Content Planning Training
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in as I explain the difference between formatting your podcast in seasons, series, or working straight through.
- Discover which one might be best for you and your show.
- Learn how to incorporate a few or all of them in your formatting.
Long gone are the days of willy-nilly podcasting. With over 2 million podcasts on Apple podcasts - there were 170,000 in 2017- what you do matters, especially how you use your prerol,l postroll, and calls to action. And that’s what we are talking about in this episode of The Podcasting Party.
I’m walking you through how to be strategic in each of these areas and how to use them to your advantage.
Show Links:
- Content Planning Training
- DM Me
- Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com
Show Takeaways:
- Discover why Preroll, postroll, and Calls-to-Action are so important in your podcast episodes.
- Understand how to use each of these in your episode.
- Learn how you can use preroll, postroll and CTA’s to your advantage.
Let’s Connect:
The Podcasting Party FB Group
My website
So in this episode of The Podcasting Party, I really want to talk to you about claiming your power for 2022, making it your year. I think for so many of us, 2020 was the year that shocked us. And if 2020 shocked us, well then, 2021 was the year that exhausted us. I've talked to so many podcasters over the past six months who are burnt out, they're tired, and they're wondering if podcasting and their work is worth it.
And I just wanted to give you some encouragement for the new year if you too are feeling this way.
Show Links:
- Calendly
- PodcastHER Community
- The Podcasting Party Podcast Course
- PodInBox Ask Alana Anything!
- DM Me
- Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com
Show Takeaways:
- Your voice and message matter!
- Listen in to hear encouraging ways to make 2022 your podcasting year.
Let’s kick off the new year! On this very first episode of 2022, we are talking all about the resources you may need this year to start or grow your podcast. I'm giving you all my resources in one place that will help you take the next step in podcasting.
Show Links:
- So You Want to Start a Podcast Series
- Ultimate Podcast Guide
- Hosting Platforms: Libsyn use code DAWSON
- Content Planning Training
- Non Techies Toolkit
- Done For You Podcast Set Up
- Editing and Production
- Podcasting Party Podcast Course
- PodInBox Ask Alana Anything!
- DM Me
- Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear all of Alana’s podcasting resources compiled in one place!
As I was preparing content and thinking about the end of the year and the beginning of the new year and all the things that go with it, I realized that so often for women we're focused on others and we forget to dream, cast vision, and give ourselves a time and the space to pause and really think about our future.
And so today's episode, I'm changing things up a little bit. I want to guide you through a series of questions that will give you some time and some space to dream big for the new year for your podcast.
Show Links:
- Ask Me Anything
- Podcasting Goals Episode
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear the questions that will help you dream big for your podcast, life, and business
Today I am recapping the most popular episodes of The Podcasting Party in 2021 as well as one of my favorite episodes. I’m also sharing some of my personal takeaways from the year when it comes to podcasting.
Whether you’re looking for episodes to catch up on or just curious if your favorite episodes made it in the top 5, today’s episode will be a great place to start.
Show Links:
- Listen to The Podcasting Party
- PodInBox Ask Alana Anything!
- DM Me
- Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear the top 5 most listened to podcast episodes from The Podcasting Party this year
- Discover one of Alana’s favorite episodes this year
- Learn a few of Alana’s personal podcasting takeaways from this year
So this episode is all about how I said goodbye to my podcasting bestie, my ATR 2100, my microphone that I had for five years. And why I decided to purchase a new mic. So whether you just bought your first mic, or you have one you love that you're never getting rid of, or you're ready to upgrade. Whatever reason you press play on this episode. I've got some great content that is going to be helpful. No matter what stage of podcasting you're in. Without further ado, let's jump into this episode, all about why my podcast sounds better than it ever has.
Show Links:
- ATR2100x
- Samsung QU
- Shure MV7
- Colorware
- Shure Microphones
- Yeti Mics
- PodInBox, Ask Alana Anything!
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear why I decided to upgrade my microphone after 5 years
- Understand the things I looked for in a mic and what will be helpful for you to know when you go mic shopping
- Discover some of the mics I recommend for podcasters
Do you know that commercial from Farmers Insurance that says, “We know a thing or two because we've seen a thing or two”?
Well, that’s how I feel as a podcast editor and producer. I have come to know a thing or two because I’ve seen, or rather heard, a thing or two (or 3,000+).
Today I’m sharing what I’ve learned from all those hours of editing and I’m giving you all my tips for better audio.
Links Mentioned:
- Plan 6+ Months of Your Podcast Content Training
- DM Me
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear the 3 things that I've learned editing and producing over 3,000+ podcast episodes
- Learn some of the most common mistakes I see (and hear) podcasters make
- Understand how you can create great sounding audio before you even hit record
Have you ever felt like you know what you want your podcast to sound like, you know what you are capable of but limitations, whether it's time, or money, or experience, or just life, gets in the way and prevents you from being able to take your show from where you currently are to where you want to be?
That there is a gap?
Well, that's what I'm talking about today on this episode of The Podcasting Party. I’m talking about the podcasting gap, what it is and how to close it.
Show Links:
- James Clear Blog Post about Ira Glass
- Apply for a VIP Day with Alana
- DM Alana on IG
- Send Alana an email at alana@alanadawson.com
- My new Mic! Shure MV7
- My old Mic
Show Takeaways:
- Learn what “The Gap” is
- Discover how to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be faster
- Understand the importance of not quitting
On today's episode of The Podcasting Party, I'm sharing the three things that I have done to grow both my shows to over 50,000 plus downloads.
I don't typically share my numbers here on the podcast or anywhere else. But I am today, and I'll tell you why in the episode.
If you've been wondering how to grow your show and reach more listeners this episode is for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
- DM Me on Instagram
- Find out More About VIP Days
Key Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear the 3 things I did to grow BOTH my shows to over 50,000+ downloads
- Discover why I don't usually share my download numbers
- Learn how you can grow your show too
In today's episode I'm talking all about why you should batch your podcast from start to finish.
I'm talking batch recording, batch editing, batch show notes, batch graphics. Now before you skip this episode because I know what you're thinking, you're thinking, "Alana, it works for you, but batching could never, ever work for me". I just want you to pause and hear me out because I really do believe, if you batch your podcast episodes, it would solve 99% of the challenges that most one woman shows and solo-podcasters face when it comes to podcasting. So if I haven't convinced you yet come and have a listen, I think you'll be convinced by the end of this episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Join me for the Podcast Content Planning Training Tuesday, December 7th at 12pm EST
- DM Me on Instagram
- Listen to Chasing Simple with Amanda Warfield
Key Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear some of the myths podcasters believe about batching their podcast content
- Understand some of the myths about podcast batching
- Learn how I set up my podcast batching schedule and the tricks I've learned over the years
I hear from a lot of podcasters that don't ever set any podcasting goals, and many that do don't accomplish them. Goals are so important because they help you to make intentional progress toward where you want to go. So today I'm walking you through the process of how to set podcasting goals that you will actually accomplish.
Show Links:
- DM Me on IG
- Listen to the Goal Get It Podcast
Key Takeaways:
- Listen in to understand what steps you should take before you decide to set podcasting goals.
- Understand why you shouldn't set goals that are tied to your downloads numbers.
- Learn how to break down one big podcast goal into small actionable goals.
In today's episode I'm going off the cuff, so to speak, and giving you a recap of She Podcasts LIVE Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. I'm breaking down my favorite sessions, biggest takeaways, and a few of the things I'm implementing that I learned.
There is so much I wanted to say but I tried to keep it short so you could walk away with my most valuable takeaways from the event.
Today is the last day to join PodcastHER, the community for solo-podcasters and one woman shows. Come join us!
https://alanadawson.com/podcasther-community
Links Mentioned in this episode:
- Edison Research
- She Podcasts
- Shure Microphones
- Desiree Martinez- Women of YouTube
- Christine- Your Empty Nest Coach
- Satellite Sisters
- Cameron Esposito
Over the past five years of podcasting, coaching hundreds of podcasters, and editing thousands of episodes I’ve come to realize that there are a few things that every successful podcast and podcaster needs. And no, it has nothing to do with downloads. There are three key components that I have found every podcaster needs to be successful. I'm sharing them with you today, and they just might surprise you!
Show Links:
- Join PodcastHER
- DM me to find out if PodcastHER is right for you
- Join my FREE FB Community The Podcasting Party
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear the 3 things every podcaster needs to be successful!
In this episode of The Podcasting Party I am talking about the five stages of podcasting and how to know where you are. After working with hundreds of podcasters I found that most of them didn’t think about podcasting in a linear timeline of moving from one stage to another.
Instead, they are throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks. And I think this can be really, really detrimental to podcasters. How can you move forward if you don’t know where you’re going or how to get there?
So today I'll explain what the five stages are, how to know where you are, and how to move from one stage to another stage. This path was created to help you navigate each stage and grow as a podcaster. So let’s jump in!
Show Links:
- TAKE THE QUIZ: Find out what stage podcaster you are!
- Listen to episode 77: How to Organize Your Podcast Production
- DM Me on Insta and tell me what stage PodcastHER you are!
Show Takeaways:
- Learn the 5 different podcasting stages and what is included in each
- Discover how to move from one stage to the other.
- Understand why following a path and moving along it is so important to your podcasting journey and success as a podcaster.
Today my guest is Melissa Guller. Melissa is the founder of Wit & Wire, where she helps creators turn their skills and passions into profitable online businesses.
Today she and I are chatting all about how to use your expertise and create an online course! If you’re a podcast host who has ever wondered, “how do I monetize my podcast?” This episode may just be your answer, an online course!
Show Links:
- Melissa’s Microphone
- Cliff Ravenscraft
- Hindenburg
- Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
- Finish by Jon Acuff
- TAKE MELISSA’S QUIZ
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear how to take your expertise (all the stuff you talk about on your podcast) and create an online course for your listeners
- Understand the difference between owned media strategies vs. earned media strategies and how to leverage both
- Discover why knowing your audience is such an important part of podcasting
Today I’m walking you through six simple steps that you can take to turn your blog post into a podcast episode. I'm going to talk about it from the standpoint of a blog post and you want to turn it into a podcast episode, but if you have a podcast episode that you'd like to take and turn it into a blog post, you can take these same steps and reverse them. So let’s dive in!
Show Links:
- Episode 77: How to Organize Your Podcast Production
- Jeff Goins Article: 5 Easy Tricks to Help You Write Catchy Headlines
- Get the CHEAT SHEET from today’s episode to help you turn your blog posts into podcast episodes!
Show Takeaways:
- Learn how to take your already written blog post and turn it into a podcast episode
- Discover the six simple steps involved in creating a podcast episode
- Listen into to hear how to repurpose your blog posts
Today I am excited to welcome my friend, fellow podcaster, and enneagram coach Amy Wicks to the show. Amy is joining me today to discuss podcasting and the enneagram and why each of the nine types would make an amazing podcaster. It’s such a fun episode, just like Amy, and I can’t wait for you to listen in to hear the unique reasons your type would (or currently does) make you a great podcaster.
Amy Wicks is a faith-based Enneagram Coach, writer, and speaker who
lives in Kansas City with her tree-climbing arborist-husband and three
kids who can be found on the limbs of a tree, themselves. Often. She is
the voice of the weekly Simply Wholehearted Podcast and has co-authored
The Unseen Way, a book study created for Unseen: The Gift of Being
Hidden in a World that Loves to be Noticed (Sara Hagerty, Zondervan,
2017). She loves giving her time to the moms at Radiant Church in Kansas
City over a good cup of coffee.
Show Links:
- Connect with Amy
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- On Instagram
- Website
- Work with Amy
- That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
- Bridgetown Church Podcast
- Amy’s Mic
- Alana’s Mic
- Amy’s book: Should Christians Use the Enneagram
- Listen to Simply Wholehearted Podcast
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear the ways your unique type would (or currently does) make a great podcaster
- Understand what the enneagram is and how it has impacted both Amy and Alana as podcasters
- Learn what the enneagram is and how it can be an asset to podcasting
Last week I shared my experience with podfade, and one of the biggest reasons that I believe podcasts hosts podfade is because of their lack of planning and systems and their podcast production.
That’s why I am excited to talk to you today about how to get organized in your podcast production. We are going to talk about everything from batching to show notes, to templates. Let’s get started and get organized!
Show Links:
- Get my Show Notes Template
- DM me on Instagram
- Shoot me an email
- Work with Me
Show Takeaways:
- Learn how I stay organized throughout my podcast process
- Listen in to the ways I found to save time and energy when it comes to creating show notes
- Discover how I work smarter, not harder, when creating social media content for my show
Do you struggle with perfectionism? Then today’s episode is for you. I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend, Andrea Fortenberry. Andrea and I discuss how she overcame her perfectionistic tendencies to start her podcast, how she keeps perfectionism at bay while creating and producing her podcast, and how her release schedule has helped her. I loved our conversation so much and following my last episode on podfade, I think this will be just the encouragement you need to push past perfectionism and start (or get back to) podcasting!
Pronounced, AWN-DRAY-UH, Andrea Fortenberry is a writer, speaker, and Bible teacher. She is the host of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering, a podcast that equips moms to find freedom from perfectionism and show up for the life God has for them.
She is on the staff of MOPS International as an Executive Leadership Coach, where she encourages and supports coordinators across the country.
You can connect with her at andreafortenberry.com or on Instagram @andreafortenberry.
Show Takeaways:
- Listen in to hear how Andrea overcame some of the obstacles and fears of launching a podcast
- Learn how Andrea keeps her perfectionism at bay while she’s creating and producing her podcast
- Discover how Andrea chose an intentional release schedule for her podcast and help it helps her
Show Links:
- Join The Podcasting Party Community FB Group
- DM me on IG
- Blue Yeti
- Favorite Podcasting App: Anchor
- Andrea’s Favorite Podcasts
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- Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
- The Alli Worthington Show
- Out of the Ordinary with Lisa Jo Baker & Christie Purifoy
Welcome back to The Podcasting Party! I am so excited to be back with you today. I know we've had a little bit of a break and I'm going to talk more about that in the show. Today on the show I am talking about podfade, not a super popular topic among podcasters. However, I believe it’s a very important topic because at some point most podcasters will podfade, so the question is not if or when but, what do we do when it happens? How do we come back after we podfade? I’m sharing some of my personal stories and, as always, I have some tips and encouragement for you.
Show Takeaways:
- Learn exactly what Podfade is and why it happens
- Understand how to prevent podfade
- Discover how to come back after you’ve podfaded
- Listen to Alana’s story of podfading
Show Links:
- Join The Podcasting Party Community FB Group
- DM me on IG
- Find out more about the PodcastHER Community
To get the full show notes, listen on my website or find more podcasting resources head to my website: https://alanadawson.com/podcast
Today's episode is all about the upcoming changes you can expect from the Podcasting Party, as well as the results from the most recent listen survey and how those responses impacted the upcoming changes.
I'm so glad to be back with you and I can't wait for you to listen in!
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * PodcastHER Community * Editing Services * Done For You Podcast Package
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All month long we are covering podcast monetization in what I'm dubbing March Monetization Madness!
Join me as I discussed seven ways to monetize and the pros and cons to each, monetization misconceptions and mindset surrounding monetization. As well as my favorite ways to monetize and how I utilize them in my business, how to pitch to advertisers and sponsors, and what to including your media kit.
- Get the Monetization Mini-Training
- Join the Podcasting Party Community
Today I get to talk with not one but TWO fabulous ladies and podcasters. The dynamic duo of the podcast Martha + Mary Show. Katie M. Reid and Lee Nienhuis are co-hosts and friends. And I can't wait for you to meet them both.
Lee Nienhuis is the author of Brave Moms, Brave Kids and Countercultural Parenting, and a passionate Bible teacher. She is the communications specialist for Moms in Prayer International and the host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast and co-host of The Martha + Mary Show. A sought-after speaker, she shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee and her husband, Mike, have four kids and live in West Michigan. Connect with Lee at leenienhuis.com Katie M. Reid is the author of Made Like Martha and A Very Bavarian Christmas. She is a dynamic speaker and co-host of the Martha + Mary Show. As the Inspiration Doula, and a coach with the Ministry to Business team, Katie helps creatives bring life to their projects and purpose. Katie and her husband, Adam, have five kids and live in the middle of Michigan. Connect with Katie at katiemreid.com
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * The Beyond Podcasting Virtual Summit * Katie's Mic: Yeti Snowball * Lee's Mic: Blue Yeti * Garageband * Canva * That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs * Out of the Ordinary * Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast * Journeywomen
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Has the flame gone out of podcasting?
For some of you, 2020 was the year that allowed you the time and space you needed to start your podcast, which is amazing.
And then for others of you, I would guess for most of you, 2020 was the year that made it nearly impossible to continue to podcast for you. You had kids home, and spouses home, loved ones home, and it's hard to keep up a podcasting routine when your regular routine is thrown out the window.
Or maybe it wasn't 2020 at all but the newness of podcasting has worn off and the daily grind has set in and those butterflies you once had for podcasting is no longer there.
Whatever the reasons I talk to podcasters everyday who are ready to breakup with podcasting.
Since February is the month of love and Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I wanted to get back to basics and discuss the 3 ways to fall back in love with podcasting again. I promise today's episode is value back and is just what you need to get your podcasting relationship back on track!
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * 10 Ways to Put the Fun Back into Podcasting, Kick Podfade to the Curb and LOVE YOUR PODCAST Again * No One Will Notice if I Stop Podcasting & Other Lies Podcasters Believe with Jenn Collins * Why You Should Survey Your Listeners
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If you listened in to last week's episode then you know I answered all your podcast questions.
Well, almost all of them. You see, one of the questions I get quite regularly is about how to relaunch a podcast. To talk more about that I knew I needed to have on my friend, Noelle Rhodes.
Noelle is the host of the Friending Show, a podcast about female friendship, which she relaunched.
In this episode Noelle tell us what it was like to relaunch a podcast, what she learned, and the advice she'd give to you.
Are you getting ready to launch your podcast?
Have you been wondering about whether or not you should have a launch team? When you should submit to directories, what a podcast directory is? How to get on Apple's New & Noteworthy? Or what to do if launch day comes and you still haven't been approved.
Well today, I'm answering all the podcast launch questions that I commonly get asked.
Grab your note book and a pen, you'll want to takes notes!
https://alanadawson.com/2021/01/26/answering-all-yo…launch-questions/
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Episode 57: Ratings & Reviews Your Questions Answered * Episode 20: How to Create an Introduction Episode
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I'm back this week continuing the conversation about Praying Over Your Podcast with my guest Val Woerner. Val is an author and owner of Val Marie Paper which creates practical and beautiful prayer journals.
Val is joining me today to talk about prayer and in particular:
- why we should do it
- how to do it
- and what to do if you want to start but aren't sure how
You're going to love this episode!
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Christian Podcaster's Social Media Virtual Summit* * Val Marie Paper Prayer Journals * How to Perform a Prayer Audit * 5 Things to Pray Over Your Business
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Today's episode is a little bit different than my normal episodes. I'm still talking about podcasting. That is what you're going to get here all the time, but this one's a little bit more personal. But today I'm talking about praying over your podcast.
Particularly, how this has been so instrumental in growing my business and my podcast over the last few years. And the different areas I pray over.
If you'd like to start incorporating prayer into your podcast process this episode is for you.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Christian Podcaster's Social Media Virtual Summit* * Productivity Prayer by Lindsay Letters * Val Marie Paper Prayer Journals
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In today's episode I am chatting with Ashley Brown about How to Create a Podcast Routine. If you've been struggling to create a workflow or implement a routine for your podcast this episode and Ashley's easy-to-implement, no pressure tips will have you excited to finally get it done.
Ashley Brown is a wife, momma of 2, and creator and owner of Routine and Things, which equips women to consistently live their happiest life using routines. Ashley strongly believes routines are a form of wellness and can be a beautiful springboard for improving your home, yourself, and your life. Her values of happiness, simplicity, and consistency shine through as she strives to move women towards enjoying life more and more each day.
What better way to kick off the new year than with an episode that will leave you motivated and excited to create a routine that will leave you sighing in relief.
To get all the links we talk about today and the full show notes head here: https://alanadawson.com/2021/01/04/how-to-create-a-…ith-ashley-brown/
Welcome back to our third and final week of, So You Want to Start a Podcast Series.
The last two weeks, we have dived into creating a podcast, but not just any podcast, a successful podcast week.
Week one we talked about establishing a basic and not so basic foundation, kind of the things that most potential podcasters miss when they're thinking about starting their podcast, I walked you through some questions to ask yourself, how to identify your why, and your ideal listener, how to figure out what your podcast should be about, how it can serve that ideal listener and how it can do that.
And then last week , week two, we dove into all things technical. We discussed hosting accounts, submitting to directories, and the five components you need in order to do that.
If you have not yet listened to week one or week two in this series, I would highly recommend going back, starting at the beginning and working your way through it.
If you're a current podcaster thinking this episode isn't for you, I'd encourage you to stay and listen. It's never a bad idea to go back over this stuff, it is really great information.
Today we're going to be walking through editing, launching your show, and next steps. The now what do I do? My show is launched. How do I get a good work workflow? We're covering it all today. It's going to be a lot of ground, but we can do it. I have faith in us.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- 7 Day No Edit Challenge
- The Podcasting Party Podcast Course
- Auphonic
- Descript
- Windscreen, Pop-Filter, Boom Arm*
- How to Create an Introduction Episode
- The Non-Techie's Toolkit
- The Ultimate Podcast Guide
*this is an affiliate link if you purchase through this link I receive a small commission
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I'm so glad that you're joining me today as we dive into Week 2 of our new series, So You Want to Start a Podcast? In this series, we are going to set you up for success as I walk you through how to start a successful podcast because let's face it, anybody can start a podcast these days, but I'm guessing you don't want to just start a podcast. I'm guessing you want to start a successful one. And this series is going to set you up for that success. We'll cover the basics, and the not so basics, so that you can create and start a successful podcast of your dreams.
In today's episode we're chatting all about hosting platforms, equipment, technical tools, and submitting to directories. Don't worry if you're worried about the technical side of podcasting look no further, I'm explaining it all in today's episode.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * The Non-Techie's Toolkit * The Ultimate Podcast Guide
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I'm so glad that you're joining me today as we begin our brand new series, So You Want to Start a Podcast? In this series, we are going to set you up for success over the next three weeks as I walk you through how to start a successful podcast because let's face it, anybody can start a podcast these days, but I'm guessing you don't want to just start a podcast. I'm guessing you want to start a successful one. And this series is going to set you up for that success. We'll cover the basics, and the not so basics, so that you can create and start a successful podcast of your dreams.
And listen, if you are a current podcaster and you're thinking, I won't tune in for the next three weeks, you are going to want to join because I'm revisiting a lot of the foundational pieces that if you didn't sit down and think through or establish in your podcast, you're going to want to do so.
I do this for my own podcast, I would say couple times a year when I come back and reevaluate The Podcasting Party and my business as a whole, I think intentionally, where I want the podcast to go, who I'm serving, these are things we can always come back and revisit. So make sure you continue to tune in. You might just learn something new. My bet is, you will.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * The Ultimate Podcast Guide
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Today's episode is a bonus episode for Giving Tuesday.
I sat down and chatted with Ashely Cochrane to talk about her Nonprofit Crowned for Ashes and the story of how it came to be.
Today all proceeds from the pop-up swag shop and from any products will be given to Crowned for Ashes for Giving Tuesday. Join me in supporting this amazing organization.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Ashley's presets * Crowned for Ashes * Purchase a Bundle or Podcast Growth Academy * Purchase Swag: Mug, Tote, Shirt * Bravofoxtrot Designs
CONNECT WITH ASHLEY:
- Ashley's Website
CONNECT WITH CROWNED FOR ASHES: * Instagram * Widow Ministry
Today is the last day that you can purchase the two bundles and the one brand new program I have at their specially discounted price for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, along with all the bonuses and the swag.
So on this episode, I'm going to answer all of your questions about the programs, bonuses, and more.
Even if you're listening to this later down the road when these specials are not available. I think you'll get a lot out of the episode because I'm going to be talking a lot about why my programs are different, what it's like to work with me, and what you can expect.
So let's dive into this episode all about my Black Friday Sale!
Have Questions? Email me alana(at)alanadawson.com
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Black Friday Sale Main Page * Beginner Bundle * The Ultimate Podcast Bundle * Podcast Growth Academy
Today is the last day that you can purchase the two bundles and the one brand new program I have at their specially discounted price for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, along with all the bonuses and the swag.
So on this episode, I'm going to answer all of your questions about the programs, bonuses, and more.
Even if you're listening to this later down the road when these specials are not available. I think you'll get a lot out of the episode because I'm going to be talking a lot about why my programs are different, what it's like to work with me, and what you can expect.
So let's dive into this episode all about my Black Friday Sale!
Have Questions? Email me alana(at)alanadawson.com
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Black Friday Sale Main Page * Beginner Bundle * The Ultimate Podcast Bundle * Podcast Growth Academy
I am just so excited to be able to share today's episode because I think it's going to help a lot of you. One of the most asked questions I get, right behind mics and hosting companies is: How do I grow my podcast?
I have several other episodes about podcast growth and a community for female podcasters, PodcastHER, devoted to the topic. I titled this episode: How to Grow Your Podcast QUICKLY because that is the question every podcaster wants to know.
Most podcasters don't just want to grow their podcast they want to grow it quickly. So that's what we're talking about and I'm going to give you five tips to do just that: grow your podcast quickly.
Don't forget to get on the email list to be one of the first to hear about all the Black Friday Sales and Bundles happening this coming week, especially the early bird special that is ONLY for email subscribers. That email will go out Wednesday, November 25th. Sign up here.
To get all the links from today's episode and the full show notes head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/11/09/how-to-grow-your-podcast-quickly/
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Recently I had a coaching client who was frustrated. She was struggling to get her podcast up and running, and expressed how she just wished she had an A to Z guide for podcasting. Luckily, that's what we do in coaching so we got her all taken care of. But it got me thinking about when I started my podcast; all the things I didn't know and if I had were to narrow it down to just a few things, what I would tell you that I wish I knew before I started a podcast.
That's what this episode is all about. So come jump in the time machine with me and let's go way back as I give you the top 4 things I wish I knew before I started a podcast.
Black Friday is almost here and I've got some SURPRISES FOR YOU! As I mentioned in the episode, make sure you are on my email list to be the first to know about them and to get access to the early bird specials! You can sign up by clicking here.
To get all the links to this episode and the full show notes head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/11/09/what-i-wish-i-kn…tarted-a-podcast/
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * ATR 2100 Microphone* * Non-Techie's Toolkit * The Ultimate Podcast Guide * The No-Edit Challenge * The Podcasting Party Podcast Course
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I bet you've heard it before, you're listening to a podcast, it's winding down and the host says, "Thanks for joining me today. Make sure you go leave a rating and review and subscribe to the show. Help us get the show out in front of more people."
How many times has that statement actually led you, as a listener, to go leave a rating and review? I'm going to guess, never. And that's true of most listeners.
So, how do we as podcast hosts get listeners to leave us ratings and reviews? Are they even helpful? Do we need podcast ratings and reviews? Does it actually help the show to get in front of more listeners?
I took some listener questions all about this topic and I am answering them on this episode. Plus, I give you a quick tip on how to effectively get ratings and reviews from your listeners. Spoiler alert, it's probably a lot simpler than you think!
Let's get to it!
Get all the links from this episode and the full show notes here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/11/09/ratings-re/
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * Email me at alana@alanadawson.com or fill out this form if you'd like to find out more information about my coaching services or Done-For-You Podcast Package mentioned in this episode
JOIN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It’s a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast. Plus this week we are sharing our shows and leaving ratings and reviews. Go check it out!
In this episode of The Podcasting Party I am sharing with you all the podcasting resources I love.
I ask all my guests what's one podcasting app, or tool that they could not live without when it comes to podcasting and so I decided I wanted to share my favorite resources with you all, I did this in Episode 37. So I'm back again because I have several more I'd like to share with you, especially because I get quite a bit of comments and questions about that episode. Things like: what about this tool? Do you recommend this? Or what about that? And also I've gotten a lot of questions about other components of my business. And so I thought I'm going to go ahead and share those with you today. So without further ado, let's jump into this episode all about my favorite podcasting resources, part two.
Get all the links from today's episode and for the full show notes head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/11/02/podcasting-resources-i-love-part-2/
On today's episode I am walking you How to Craft the Perfect Podcast Episode Title. I get a lot of questions about how to do this. But more importantly, I think we need to know why podcast titles are so important. And so we're going to go over that. I'm going to give you some tips of how to craft a podcast title that will grab your listeners, pull them in, and keep them listening for more.
Let's get to it!
Get all the links from today's episode and the full show notes here: : https://alanadawson.com/2020/10/26/perfect-podcast-episode-title/
If you have ever wondered what it's like to be a member of my podcasting community PodcastHER you're going to get a little taste of it today.
This audio was take from a monthly coaching call inside PodcastHER where we're talking about your Ideal Listener, and in particular how to define him/her.
I walk you through how to do this and give you some suggestions of how to get to know your ideal listener better.
If you're not yet a part of my FREE FB Group, The Podcasting Party Podcast Community then I want to invite you to join us there today.
Get all the links from today's episode and the full show notes: https://alanadawson.com/2020/10/19/how-to-define-your-ideal-listener/
Did you look at today’s episode and say, what the what? I know, I know...it’s not even Halloween yet and I’m talking about the Holidays but hang with me.
So many podcasters, and I know that includes you listening, have a full life. You are wearing multiple hats and juggling many different roles. My desire for you, my heart is, that you can have a thriving successful podcast without sacrificing your thriving, fulfilling life! You can grow a podcast while raising your kids and spending time with your family, during the Holidays, too!
But in order to take breaks and not produce content over the Holidays, you MUST Plan ahead! Which is what this episode is all about! So grab a pen and a piece of paper because we are going to prep your podcast for the Holidays.
Get all the links from today's episode and the full show notes: https://alanadawson.com/2020/10/12/prep-your-podcast-for-the-holiday/
In this episode of the Podcasting Party we are going to dive into the topic of why you should survey your listener.
Including: why you should do it, why it's beneficial, and what to include in your survey.
If you've never done this before, I want to encourage you to put together a survey and send it out to your listeners in the next week. Make sure you comment over in the Podcasting Party Community Facebook Group. And let us know that you sent your survey out to your listeners. It is such an important thing to do, especially this time of year. And I'm going to tell you why in this episode.
Get all the links from today's episode and the full show notes: https://alanadawson.com/2020/10/05/52/
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Podcasting Party. If you haven't already heard, my podcasting community PodcastHER is currently open for enrollment. And all week long, I am sitting down and interviewing some of the members of the PodcastHER community.
If you are looking for a place where you can come and get helpful tips, tools, and strategies to grow your podcast, but you also want support and women who totally understand you and cheer you on, then the PodcastHER Community is for you.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode Monday’s episode, I answer all the questions I could think of, or that I've received about the PodcastHER community. If you're thinking about joining and you'd like more information, you can head here.
The community is truly an amazing place. And I would love for you to come join. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can take all the ladies' words for it that are in the community. So without further ado, let's hop into this very special episode with the fabulous ladies of the PodcastHER Community.
In this episode, I am so excited to introduce you to Maria Graber. Maria is one of our members who joined the PodcastHER Community without a podcast. She is still working on getting her podcast, Heartbeats that Matter, ready to launch and today we’re chatting about how the community has impacted her EVEN without having a podcast. We discuss whether PodcastHER is beneficial to those who don’t have a podcast but plan to launch one in the near future. Her biggest takeaways from the community, and the advice she would give you today, about whether or not you should join. Go listen in!
- Connect with Maria on IG
- Connect with Maria on her website
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Podcasting Party. If you haven't already heard, my podcasting community PodcastHER is currently open for enrollment. And all week long, I am sitting down and interviewing some of the members of the PodcastHER community.
If you are looking for a place where you can come and get helpful tips, tools, and strategies to grow your podcast, but you also want support and women who totally understand you and cheer you on, then the PodcastHER Community is for you.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode Monday’s episode, I answer all the questions I could think of, or that I've received about the PodcastHER community. If you're thinking about joining and you'd like more information, you can head here.
The community is truly an amazing place. And I would love for you to come join. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can take all the ladies' words for it that are in the community. So without further ado, let's hop into this very special episode with the fabulous ladies of the PodcastHER Community.
In this final episode in our bonus series, I had the joy of chatting with the youngest member of the PodcastHER Community, Sophia Lebano. Sophia is the host of the Hear and Now Podcast where she shares about all things, faith, hearing loss and lifestyle. In this episode Sophia shares with us why she joined PodcastHER, what she’s learned from being in the community, and the advice she’d give to you today if you’re thinking about joining. We talk about some of the aspects of the community, including the role of mentorship between community members. If you think you need to be farther along or that you are too far ahead in your podcasting journey to join this community, think again. This space is for you.
- Connect with Sophia on IG
- Listen to Hear & Now Podcast
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Podcasting Party. If you haven't already heard, my podcasting community PodcastHER is currently open for enrollment. And all week long, I am sitting down and interviewing some of the members of the PodcastHER community.
If you are looking for a place where you can come and get helpful tips, tools, and strategies to grow your podcast, but you also want support and women who totally understand you and cheer you on, then the PodcastHER Community is for you.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode Monday’s episode, I answer all the questions I could think of, or that I've received about the PodcastHER community. If you're thinking about joining and you'd like more information, you can head here.
The community is truly an amazing place. And I would love for you to come join. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can take all the ladies' words for it that are in the community. So without further ado, let's hop into this very special episode with the fabulous ladies of the PodcastHER Community.
In this episode I am chatting with Tara Cole. Ya’ll Tara just launched her podcast, Over a Cup, after years of thinking about it. She didn’t hesitate to join this community as a founding member even without a podcast. Tara shares with us why she joined the community, what she’s gotten out of it and what advice she has for you today if you’re thinking about joining!
- Listen to Over a Cup
- Connect with Tara on IG
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Podcasting Party. If you haven't already heard, my podcasting community PodcastHER is currently open for enrollment. And all week long, I am sitting down and interviewing some of the members of the PodcastHER community.
If you are looking for a place where you can come and get helpful tips, tools, and strategies to grow your podcast, but you also want support and women who totally understand you and cheer you on, then the PodcastHER Community is for you.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode Monday’s episode, I answer all the questions I could think of, or that I've received about the PodcastHER community. If you're thinking about joining and you'd like more information, you can head here.
The community is truly an amazing place. And I would love for you to come join. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can take all the ladies' words for it that are in the community. So without further ado, let's hop into this very special episode with the fabulous ladies of the PodcastHER Community.
In this episode I had the joy of talking with Meg Glesener. Meg is such an encourager in our community, and she made me cry in this episode!
Meg is the host of Letters From Home Podcast where she shares everyday extraordinary faith stories. She has been podcasting for two years but still has found the PodcastHER Community to be helpful. She shares her favorite part about the community and some of the things she’s learned while a member. If you’re looking to grow your podcast in order to impact more lives and grow your ministry this episode is for you.
- Listen to Letters From Home
- Connect with Meg on IG
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Podcasting Party. If you haven't already heard, my podcasting community PodcastHER is currently open for enrollment. And all week long, I am sitting down and interviewing some of the members of the PodcastHER community.
If you are looking for a place where you can come and get helpful tips, tools, and strategies to grow your podcast, but you also want support and women who totally understand you and cheer you on, then the PodcastHER Community is for you.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode Monday’s episode, I answer all the questions I could think of, or that I've received about the PodcastHER community. If you're thinking about joining and you'd like more information, you can head here.
The community is truly an amazing place. And I would love for you to come join. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can take all the ladies' words for it that are in the community. So without further ado, let's hop into this very special episode with the fabulous ladies of the PodcastHER Community.
In this episode I chat with my friend and PodcastHER Community Member Mary Carver. Mary is the host of The Couch with Mary Carver where she discusses the intersection of faith and pop culture and why it matters.
Mary tells us her favorite part of the community, what she’s learned while a member, and why it is so important to invest in your podcast. Plus she gives some advice to help if you’re trying to decide if PodcastHER is right for you.
- Listen to The Couch
- Connect with Mary on IG
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Podcasting Party. If you haven't already heard, my podcasting community PodcastHER is currently open for enrollment. And all week long, I am sitting down and interviewing some of the members of the PodcastHER community.
If you are looking for a place where you can come and get helpful tips, tools, and strategies to grow your podcast, but you also want support and women who totally understand you and cheer you on, then the PodcastHER Community is for you.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode Monday’s episode, I answer all the questions I could think of, or that I've received about the PodcastHER community. If you're thinking about joining and you'd like more information, you can head here.
The community is truly an amazing place. And I would love for you to come join. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can take all the ladies' words for it that are in the community. So without further ado, let's hop into this very special episode with the fabulous ladies of the PodcastHER Community.
In this episode I talked with Liz Voz, host of Hungarian Living Podcast.
When Liz joined the PodcastHER Community she didn’t yet have a podcast but has launched it since joining! We chat about the importance of community, how long she had thought about starting a podcast and the push that finally made her do it. She also shares her favorite part of the community and the advice she would give to you, if you are thinking about joining. If your podcast is an arm of your business and you’re wondering if PodcastHER is a right fit for you then come listen in to this episode.
- Listen to Hungarian Living
- Connect with Liz
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Podcasting Party. If you haven't already heard, my podcasting community PodcastHER is currently open for enrollment. And all week long, I am sitting down and interviewing some of the members of the PodcastHER community.
If you are looking for a place where you can come and get helpful tips, tools, and strategies to grow your podcast, but you also want support and women who totally understand you and cheer you on, then the PodcastHER Community is for you.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode Monday’s episode, I answer all the questions I could think of, or that I've received about the PodcastHER community. If you're thinking about joining and you'd like more information, you can head here.
The community is truly an amazing place. And I would love for you to come join. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can take all the ladies' words for it that are in the community. So without further ado, let's hop into this very special episode with the fabulous ladies of the PodcastHER Community.
In this episode I was delighted to chat with my friend and PodcastHER Member Michelle Diercks host of Peace in His Presence Podcast.
In this episode Michelle and I discuss why she joined the PodcastHER Community, the value she finds in it, how there is room for YOU, yes you, to join the podcasting community as a whole, and the PodcastHER Community specifically. If you’re a seasoned podcaster, wondering if this community would be a good fit for you, Michelle addresses that as well, so listen in.
- Listen to Peace in His Presence
- Connect with Michelle on IG
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Podcasting Party. If you haven't already heard, my podcasting community PodcastHER is currently open for enrollment. And all week long, I am sitting down and interviewing some of the members of the PodcastHER community.
If you are looking for a place where you can come and get helpful tips, tools, and strategies to grow your podcast, but you also want support and women who totally understand you and cheer you on, then the PodcastHER Community is for you.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode Monday’s episode, I answer all the questions I could think of, or that I've received about the PodcastHER community. If you're thinking about joining and you'd like more information, you can head here.
The community is truly an amazing place. And I would love for you to come join. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can take all the ladies' words for it that are in the community. So without further ado, let's hop into this very special episode with the fabulous ladies of the PodcastHER Community.
In this episode I have the pleasure to chat with PodcastHER Member, Sara Ward. Sara is a speaker & author of Made for Hope. She is also the host of the podcast by the same name.
In this bonus episode I talk with Sara, who launched her podcast in the middle of the pandemic to continue to share the message of her book (totally genius), about why she joined the PodcastHER Community, her favorite parts of the community, and the advice she’d give to you if you’re thinking about joining.
- Listen to Made for Hope
- Connect with Sara on IG
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Podcasting Party. If you haven't already heard, my podcasting community PodcastHER is currently open for enrollment. And all week long, I am sitting down and interviewing some of the members of the PodcastHER community.
If you are looking for a place where you can come and get helpful tips, tools, and strategies to grow your podcast, but you also want support and women who totally understand you and cheer you on, then the PodcastHER Community is for you.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode Monday’s episode, I answer all the questions I could think of, or that I've received about the PodcastHER community. If you're thinking about joining and you'd like more information, you can head here.
The community is truly an amazing place. And I would love for you to come join. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can take all the ladies' words for it that are in the community. So without further ado, let's hop into this very special episode with the fabulous ladies of the PodcastHER Community.
In this episode I have the joy to sit down with PodcastHER Member, Nicole Hagman. Nicole is the host of Say the Things Podcast, and an unexpected podcaster.
And in this bonus episode Nicole shares how she joined the community without having a podcast and then launched several weeks later. We discuss how the community helped her launch her podcast as well as her favorite parts of the community and what advice she has for you, if you don’t currently have a podcast and are wondering if you should join.
- Listen to Say the Things
- Connect with Nicole on IG
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Podcasting Party. If you haven't already heard, my podcasting community PodcastHER is currently open for enrollment. And all week long, I am sitting down and interviewing some of the members of the PodcastHER community.
If you are looking for a place where you can come and get helpful tips, tools, and strategies to grow your podcast, but you also want support and women who totally understand you and cheer you on, then the PodcastHER Community is for you.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode Monday’s episode, I answer all the questions I could think of, or that I've received about the PodcastHER community. If you're thinking about joining and you'd like more information, you can head here.
The community is truly an amazing place. And I would love for you to come join. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can take all the ladies' words for it that are in the community. So without further ado, let's hop into this very special episode with the fabulous ladies of the PodcastHER Community.
In this episode I have the pleasure to chat with PodcastHER Member, Noelle Rhodes. Noelle is the host of Friending, a podcast about female friendship and faith.
And in this bonus episode I chat with Noelle about why she joined the PodcastHER Community, her favorite parts of the community, and the advice she’d give to you if you’re thinking about joining.
- Listen to Friending
- Follow Friending on IG
- Connect with Noelle on IG
The PodcastHER Community is open for enrollment this week and I am answering all your questions about what is included, how it can help grow your podcast, price, and MORE so that you can determine whether it's a right fit for you or not.
If you've been struggling to increase your numbers, monetize your show, or simply spread your message to those who need it, the PodcastHER Community is for you.
To find out more about the community head here: https://www.alanadawson.com/podcasther-community
If you are feeling like your podcast just won't grow no matter what you do then today's podcast episode: One Thing You Need to Master for a Successful Podcast is for you.
There are no magic wands in podcasting. I wish there were, I wish I could sell them and send them to you in the mail. And you could wave your wand and boom you'd have a successful podcast but, after helping hundreds of podcasters create and scale successful podcasts, I have found that there is one thing that you will have to master if you want that successful podcast.
To get all the links from today's episode and the full show notes head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/09/21/one-thing-you-ne…ccessful-podcast/
If you are a current podcaster and you are wanting to grow your show, or if you're a potential podcaster and you know that when you get started, you want to be able to grow your show, I want to invite you to my upcoming Masterclass that I'm putting on Sunday, September 27th, 8:00pm EST.
I'm giving away all my secrets, including the top three things hat I see podcasters doing incorrectly in order to grow their show. And I'm not just going to tell you what I see them doing wrong. I'm going to tell you exactly why your podcast isn't growing. And how to fix it.
So come and join me there. You can sign up here!
I have been waiting and working on this content for you and I finally get to share it with you in today's episode! We are talking all about the five different podcasting stages.
This is something that I've created to help you, my listeners, to help you understand where you are at in the podcasting process. In the past I've broke this down as like potential beginner, intermediate, and seasoned podcasters. But the problem with those terms or with the using those names for different stages, is that well, number one, they're not very fun, right?
Nobody wants to raise their hand and say, "Hey, I'm, I'm a beginner podcast." Right? I mean, there's absolutely nothing wrong with being a beginner podcast - we all have to start somewhere. But I think sometimes we're hesitant to own up to the fact that we are beginners or not further along than we are.
So I've come up with five different stages with really fun names. And I'm going to explain each one to you in today's episode.
If you're unsure what stage you are, I have a super fun quiz that you can take! If you're wondering I don't know which stage I'm in, then you can go take this to find out which stage of PodcastHER you are!
I am so excited for this episode. It's a very, very special episode because this week on the podcasting party, I'm celebrating its ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! One year ago this week I launched The Podcasting Party. Now for those of you that don't know the podcast scene party is my second podcast.
If you've been around here very long you know that I am big on celebrating. I believe taking time out of our busy day, week, month, and life to celebrate the big, but also the small things is so important because it all adds up.
And I wanted you guys to celebrate with me. So that's what we're going to do in this episode. I'm going to share some of my favorite episodes. I am going to give you a little bit of behind the scenes of how The Podcasting Party came to be, why I created it, and just really celebrate what this space has become.
To get all the links from today's episode and the full show notes head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/09/07/lets-celebrate-🎉/
Today, we are going to jump into a topic that I get asked about all the time. And to be honest for a while, I put off creating this episode, even though you guys were asking for it, because this is such a hard topic to give you like a formula for because picking a name is so deeply personal.
However, I do think there are some best practices and steps you can take to create a podcast name that is not only going to work for you that you love, but it's also going to attract your ideal listener because in the end, that's what a name does, right?
It allows us to convey to our audience what our show is about, then hook them and bring them in. It's also a great way to use SEO when people search for this topic in Apple podcasts or on Google. And so that's what we're going to jump into today. Are you ready? Okay, let's do this.
To get the links mentioned in this episode as well as the full show notes head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/08/28/how-to-pick-a-podcast-name/
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What are you waiting for? Get it today and get that much closer to starting your podcast!
Have you ever thought, how do I grow my show? I know you have, because I hear it all the time. You know what? I think about it too.
That's the whole reason why we have a podcast, right? We have a message on our heart to share with others. So how do we get that message out in front of the people who need to hear it the most?
Well, the number one way that you can grow your podcast and increase your listeners is by being a guest on other podcasts.
And that's what we're going to talk about today: how to pitch yourself to be a guest on other podcasts. I'm going to walk you through the email template you need and exactly what components are in it.
All this week in The Podcasting Party FB Group I'm hosting PITCHAPALOOZA Over the course of 5 days, in just 30 minutes or less we are going to walk through how to:
- Day 1: Determine what shows are the right ones to pitch to.
- Day 2: Connect with those shows so your email gets read and responded to.
- Day 3: Create your email pitch template: I’ll give you everything you need to include, as well as a sample email to use
- Day 4: Customize your pitch email and send it!
- Day 5: Best practices to follow up and maximize your guest appearance.
All of this is happening the week of August 24-28th. Sign up: here.
Today's episode is sure to inspire and delight. Our topic is taking risks with my guest: Carrie Grace. Carrie is a motivational speaker, owner of The Kindness Socks, and all around encourager. Carrie and I cover a lot of ground in such a short episode but if you're going to walk away with one main point from this episode I hope it's this: take more risks.
You will not believe some of the things Carrie has done in her life, just because she took the risk and asked!
In this episode Carrie and I discuss:
- how to do something that seems unimaginable
- the question to ask to achieve it
- what to do if you take a risk and fail
- and the one thing you should do when you pitch yourself to be a guest on another podcast
Guys, this is one of my favorite podcast interviews. If Carrie doesn't encourage you to dream big AND take some big risks to accomplish those dreams I'm not sure what will.
Get a pen and notebook or your notes app ready because you're going to want to take notes!
Sign up for Pitchaplooza
To get the full show notes including all the links from today's episode head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/08/17/taking-risks-with-carrie-grace/
Lately I've received dozens of messages from women, just like you, asking "how do I make time to podcast?" Many of you are working from home, helping your kids learn from home, and your margin for time seems to be getting increasingly smaller. On today's episode I'm answering your questions: How do you make time to do this? How do we fit it in? How do we balance it all? I'm going to walk you through what this has looked like in my life. As well as some tips and tricks I have.
My goal, my hope, is by the end of this episode, you are feeling confident, in how to not just plan out the time it takes, but maybe to eliminate and delegate some of the things in your life to make room for your podcasting. Okay. So let's jump in to this episode all about how to make time to podcast.
To get the full show notes including all the links from today's episode head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/08/10/how-to-make-time-to-podcast/
I am so excited about today's episode, it is all about podcast editing and we are literally covering it all today, friends.
Last week I had on two fellow podcast editors to discuss what podcasts editors do, & why we charge so much.
But, what if you want to edit your own show or you need to edit your own show? What then? Well, I'm glad you asked. That is what we're talking about on today's episode, we are going to discuss the pros and cons of both hiring an editor versus editing your own show. And then I'm also going to discuss some of the tools and resources that you're going to need if you want to edit your own show.
I wanted to invite you to join my No Edit 7-Day Challenge. I'm going to walk you through the four steps to get amazing sounding episodes with no editing. That's right. Zero editing.
To get the full show notes including all the links from today's episode head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/07/28/all-about-podcast-editing/
Have you ever thought about hiring a podcast editor for your podcast?
Or have you ever wondered what a podcast editor does and why it seems to cost so much? (Come on, I know you’ve thought “why do they charge so much?”)
Well, on this episode of The Podcasting Party I’ve gathered two other podcast editors and we’re sharing with you exactly what we wish podcasters knew about:
- Hiring a podcast editor
- Working with an editor
- What goes into editing a podcast episode from start to finish
We’re hoping this inside look at what we do will ultimately help you, the podcaster, decide if editing is a right fit for you and what you can expect. We also hope it answers the questions about why we charge, “so darn much”.
A huge thank you to my guests today Erica Thorne & Julie Deem. To connect with Erica & Julie and get all the links from today's episode head over to the full show notes here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/07/26/everything-you-e…a-podcast-editor/
MONETIZATION MINI-TRAINING Wanting to monetize your podcast but aren't sure where to start, what to charge, and how to go about finding sponsors? Look no further than this mini-training where I will show you:
- cover what monetization strategy is right for your show
- how to know what to charge for ads/sponsorship
- what is a media kit: why you need one & exactly what to include in it
To find out more about the mini-training head here: https://alanadawson.com/monetization-mini-training
In episode 16, I gave you 6 simple ways to monetize your podcast. It’s been one of the most popular episodes of the podcasting party and most downloaded BUT what if you’re not ready to monetize? What if you haven’t launched your podcast yet or aren’t quite sure how you want to monetize your podcast? That is exactly what we are talking about in today’s episode. I’m going to give you 3 things you to do before you monetize your podcast.
- Use Calls-to-Action or CTAs.
- Build an email list.
- Survey your audience.
Monetization Mini-Training Wanting to monetize your podcast but aren't sure where to start, what to charge, and how to go about finding sponsors? Look no further than this mini-training where I will show you:
- cover what monetization strategy is right for your show
- how to know what to charge for ads/sponsorship
- what is a media kit: why you need one & exactly what to include in it
To find out more about the mini-training head here: https://alanadawson.com/monetization-mini-training
Hey, hey, hey party people! I am thrilled to introduce you to my guest today, Liza Hippler. We are continuing our summer series diving deep in how to promote your podcast on social media. Today is all about How to DIY your Podcast Branding.
Liza has a brand new training that ya’ll must go get RIGHT NOW. Seriously, pause this episode and go get: 90-Minutes to a Badass Brand! You can thank me later.
Liza basically gives us a mini training in this episode. It's so good! She tell us how to:
- Create a cohesive brand for our podcast
- How to take photos at home that represent our brand/podcast
- How even your six-year can take a great photo for you (um, yes!)
- Why you need to ditch that pretty flower pic on your IG bio
- And the ONE thing to implement today to upgrade your feed
To all the links mentioned in today's show head over to the full show notes here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/07/10/how-to-diy-your-…ith-liza-hippler/
JOIN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It’s a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast.
On today's episode we are going to dive into the topic of show notes, blog posts, and transcriptions.
Which one should you be using? Which one is right for your show? And what the heck is the difference between all three of them?
I get this question a lot, so I'm going to explain, how these three types of written content work and how to know which one is best to utilize for your show.
To get all the links from today's episode head over to the full show notes here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/07/01/show-notes-blog-posts/
JOIN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It’s a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast.
Let me ask you a question: are you utilizing Instagram to promote your podcast?
If not, you should be! And in this episode my guest, Hanna McGee is going to tell us how!
Hanna is an Instagram Strategist Coach, and she has a passion to see small business grow by marketing in their local community and through social media. She believes they go hand in hand and you can’t have one without the other. All you need are the right tools and the right person to teach you.
Hanna is also the Found of 2CWomenConnect, an online and in-person community of women.
Hanna lives in Caldwell, Idaho with her husband, John. She is mother and chauffeur extraordinaire to her daughter, 11 and son 9.
In this episode we discuss:
- How to maximize your instagram bio
- How to best utilize the one link you get in your bio
- The ONE place Hanna says to spend your time and energy on the platform
If you're looking for a fun and easy way to promote your podcast Instagram is answer, and in the episode Hanna will tell you exactly how to that!
To connect with Hanna and get all the links from today's episode get the full show notes here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/06/29/how-to-use-insta…with-hanna-mcgee/
GET THE ULTIMATE PODCASTING GUIDE If you're looking to start a podcast, look no further, this guide will walk you through the steps you need to take your podcast from an idea to an actual podcast. Get the guide!
One of my favorite rapid fire questions I ask each guest that comes on The Podcasting Party is: "What is one podcasting resource, tool, or software you couldn't live without?"
I love this question because the answers are always different which means listeners get to hear many amazing resources that may help them in their podcasting journey.
So today I thought it may be fun to share some of MY favorite podcasting resources with you.
To reference all the resources mentioned head over to get Full Shownotes: https://alanadawson.com/2020/06/22/podcasting-resources-i-love/
JOIN THE PARTY ON FACEBOOK! Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It’s a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast.
I am so glad you are joining me today, and you will be too, because today my guest is Allison Hardy, I am so glad you are joining me today, and you will be too, because today my guest is Allison Hardy, Allison helps mompreneurs create thriving 6-figure businesses on their terms by simplifying and streamlining their businesses, which allows them to scale and grow quickly and easily.
And today we are chatting about how to create a thriving facebook group that will help you promote and grow your podcast! Guys, her strategies work! After hearing Allison speak last year at Blissdom, I came home and implemented those strategies for The Podcasting Party's Facebook Group.
So you’ve set your podcast up and launched it and now your left scratching your head…how do you promote your show so others will go listen?
I get asked a lot by clients why they need to promote their podcast. Especially if it’s a passion project.
But here’s the thing: if you’re going to all the trouble of producing your show, don’t you want people to listen?
And how do you get people to listen? You have to help listeners find it. How? BY PROMOTING IT.
There are a lot of different ways that you can promote your podcast and today I'm giving you 4 simple and easy way to start promoting your podcast today!
Have you ever wondered if anyone would notice if you stopped podcasting? If so, then today's episode is for you, my friend. Because today on the podcast I am chatting with my IRL friend, subscription box owner, and podcast host Jenn Collins. I asked Jenn to come on the show and talk a little bit about some of the struggles she faced this past spring with her podcast, Mama Needs Podcast.
In this episode we talk about how Jenn:
- believed no one would notice if she stopped podcasting
- made a pivot in her podcast
- how she surveyed her audience to find out what was serving them, and what was not
- how she overcame the lie that no one would even noticed if she quit her podcast
- the one question that helped her gain clarity surrounding her podcast
And so much more. This episode will encourage you no matter where you're at in your podcasting journey but particularly if you feel stuck, stagnant, or aren't sure if the work you're doing even matters. (It does!)
Jenn Collins is the owner and Chief Self-Care Officer of the Mama Needs Subscription Box and host of The Mama Needs Podcast. She’s married to her high school sweetheart and Mama to 3 amazing kids ages 11, 8 and 5! She's on a mission to help Mamas understand the need for self-care and give them the tools and inspiration to prioritize it.
She started the subscription box and podcast as a mission to help Mamas practice self-care out of her own journey she's been on as a Mama. The box is monthly done-for-you self-care that arrives at your door filled with the tools and encouragement to make time for you.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Mama Needs Subscription Box, Use code PARTY to get free shipping off your box * Listen to the Mama Needs Podcast * Connect with Jenn Collins on IG * To find out more about joining as a Founding Member for the Podcast Community email Alana at alana@alanadawson.com
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Today I’m sharing with you my podcast workflow. Take the parts that make sense to you, leave the rest but I hope that this episodes inspires you to create your own workflow system.
The previous two weeks on the podcast we’ve dove head first into planning our summer content. From those episodes I’ve received a huge amount of responses from many of you who want to know more about how I batch work and what my podcast workflow looks like.
In this episode I'm breaking my workflow process down. I'll cover:
- Content Mapping
- How I choose topics and themes
- How I find Guests to come on my show
- What a typical batch recording/editing day looks like
- How I create 3 months worth of content in just two weeks
- A few of the tools I use to help me
NO EDIT SUMMER CHALLENGE - 7 day challenge where I’m going to walk you through the four steps: prepare, practice, perform and polish your episode to get amazing sounding episodes with NO editing. To sign up or get more information head here.
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This is part two of plan your summer content series. And I cannot wait to dive into this episode.
Last week I gave you several different options of how to produce content while STILL taking a break over the summer, so you can keep growing your show while living your life.
If you haven’t yet listen to last weeks episode I encourage you to do that before jumping into this episode. Because today we're jumping into implementation.
And make sure that you stick around to the end and hear about the upcoming 7-Day NO EDIT SUMMER CHALLENGE!
Ready? Good!
Today we are kicking off our two-part series all about planning your summer podcast content, and today is Part 1, Plan Your Summer Podcast Content.
This time a year podcasters are wondering: what do I do with my podcast over the summer?
Especially now, when many podcasters have already take a break because of what’s happening in our world. So many are asking: “Do I take a break, should I take a break, will I lose listeners?
Over the next two weeks we are going to dive deep into some solutions. From rereleasing episodes, to repurposing content, we are covering it all.
So get your pen and paper ready, put an umbrella in your drink, and turn up the volume and let's plan your summer content!
Podcast production is no joke: recording, editing, writing show notes, creating graphics, reaching out to guests. As a podcaster you where a lot of hats. And I know how hard it can be to get into a groove with production and not fall behind. If you're struggling with your podcast productivity this episode is for you!
In today's episode my guest, Amanda Warfield and I are talking about how to improve your podcast productivity. We chat time management, batch work, and time blocking. I promise this episode will revolutionize how you produce your podcast.
Amanda is generously offering a swipe file of her batch work template. Grab it here.
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If you read the title of today’s episode and thought really, Alana? We’re in the middle of a crisis here. I get ya. But yes, Now IS a great time to start a podcast pandemic and all. I promise I’m not being insensitive or taking advantage of the situation.
There are many of you out there that have been thinking about starting a podcast. And some of you who have a podcast that have taken a break or stopped producing episodes, and today I’m hoping to empower you to start that podcast or restart your podcast because I believe and I hope you will too after this episode that now, yes now, is a great time to start a podcast.
If you’re ready to start podcasting if this episode has fired you up (and I hope it has) then I have some resources to help you.
The Ultimate Podcast Guide- Take your podcast idea from possibility to podcast in six simple steps.
The Podcasting Party Podcast Course- Now OPEN for enrollment, this course will help you create your podcast in 30 days or less without the stress, frustration, or overwhelm.
I have heard a lot of myths about podcasting, from potential and current podcasters alike. And after coaching many of these same podcasters I've seen first hand, just how many of these myths have been holding them back from creating or growing their show. So today on the podcast I'm debunking 5 Myths About Podcasting in hope that they will no longer hold you back and keep you from creating & growing your podcast.
Myth 1: You have to have big download numbers to monetize your podcast or have an impact on your listeners.
Myth 2: You have to be tech savvy in order to start a podcast.
IMyth 3: Podcasting is Expensive.
Myth 4: Podcasting takes A LOT of time.
Myth 5: You have to have a designated place such as, an office or studio place, in order to podcast.
I hope that this episode encourages you to overcome these myths and start your own podcast today!
If you do consider yourself a Non-Techie. I want to invite you to my FREE Training, The Non-Techies Training to Start a Podcast. In this training you will:
- Become familiar with common podcasting terminology
- Learn the equipment you'll need to podcast - without breaking the bank- and why you'll need it.
- Understand what a hosting provider does and how to choose the right one for your podcasting needs.
- Discover the various recording software for both remote and in-person recording & determine which recording software is the best choice for you.
- Learn the different options when it comes to editing and post production.
I love podcasting. I think it’s the best thing since coffee( and I love coffee)! Podcasting is such a blast! But beyond being fun it can take your business/brand/dreams to the next level. So today I’m going to share with you the 3 unlikely reasons WHY you should start a podcast for you business or brand. I think these 3 reasons may just push you over the edge and help you decide to start a podcast. At least I hope so!
I don’t know about you but with everything happening in the world today, I could use a bright spot, something to smile about. And this interview with Elizabeth Evans delivers. Not only will you come away with amazingly helpful tips for incorporating storytelling into your podcast episodes but I promise you’ll also come away with a smile on your face. Elizabeth is so genuine and kind and she packed major value for you into this episode all about storytelling.
- Elizabeth’s journey from IT Data analysis for the Marine Corp to Podcast Producer
- Why storytelling in podcasting is so important
- How to use stories to make the listener the hero of their own story
- How to" drop into a moment" and why it’s important
- The question to ask, as a host, to turn the conversation from descriptions of a story to how your guest felt about it
- How to incorporate story telling into your solo episodes
- How to incorporate mini-stories throughout your episode
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Springtime, everything in bloom, rain. I can’t help but think about growth. One of the questions I get quite frequently from current podcasters is about growth: how do I grow my podcast.
What a great question!
Podcast growth can seem slow—painfully slow at times. But there are ways that you can grow your show without spending big dollars or huge amounts of time. In this episode I’m going to share four ways with you about how you can begin to grow your podcast today.
I've heard from many of you this week in my FB community and on Instagram about the uncertainty and frustration surrounding podcasting with everything going on. Most of the questions I received were around how to continue to podcast with kids, spouses, roommates, and loved ones at home. So I wanted to give you some tips/tools/suggestions as well as just some over all encouragement during this time.
My main goal for today's episode is to encourage you to keep at it despite the circumstances. Don’t podfade. If you want to take an intentional break right now then by all means, please do. But there are some strategic ways in which you can do that.
One of the most common concerns I hear from podcasters is that they feel like they are constantly creating content.
I know how they feel because I was once there. I would pour my heart and soul into my podcast content and then I would twirl my thumbs and wonder, what do I write to my email list, what do I put on social media? I felt like I was out of ideas. I bet you know the feeling.
My guest today, Keleigh Lauermann is here to help us, and show us that we can work smarter not harder!
Today we are going to talk about how to Repurposing Podcast Content. Keleigh's simplified process will have you breathing a huge sigh of relief. And Keleigh has generously created a free Content Repurposing Planner just for listener's of The Podcasting Party. You can grab your copy here.
Guest interviews are a great way to obtain new listeners just by tapping into your guest’s existing audience, and they are a blast!
I feel so energized and excited each time I finish a guest interview. I love connecting with others and sharing their story and message with my audience. It’s a win-win!
But the process of reaching out to guests, scheduling them, and then preparing for the interview can be a bit overwhelming, especially when just starting out. So today I thought we would tackle this topic, and break it down into three phases: Before the interview, the day of the interview, and after the interview.
I have created a checklist that you can print out and use until you get a hang of things, just a disclaimer I STILL use my checklist so that I don’t miss anything. Grab your copy in the show notes:
http://alanadawson.com/guest-interviews/
If you're wondering what SEO (Search Engine Optimization) has got to do with podcasting, then you are in the right place because today my guest, Emily Fontes is going to explain it all to us.
This episode of The Podcasting Party is going to be Podcast SEO 101!
Emily is a SEO strategist who helps female entrepreneurs get found on Google so that they can rapidly increase their leads and grow their business.
So grab your notebook and pencil and let's head back to class to learn all about SEO. In this episode we talk about:
- What SEO is
- Why it's important for your podcast
- How to use keywords
- How to effectively optimized SEO for your podcast
Links in the episode:
- The Angie Lee Show
- Profit First
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The Introduction episode, or often called trailer, or teaser episode, is the first episode you’ll need in order to submit your episode to Apple in order to be approved.
The introduction episode isn’t a typical episode. This episode tends to be shorter, and include a few elements. And that’s what we’re are going to talk about today: the FOUR basic components to make up the introduction episode.
Today's guest is Sunny Gault. Mom of four, and the founder of Parent On Demand Network, as well as, the Independent Podcast Network. Sunny has been in the podcasting industry longer than most of us have been listening to or creating podcasts, and guys, at one time she was producing FIVE podcasts. FIVE!
In this episode, Sunny shares some of her backstory that led her to podcasting, some of the shifts she had to take, and how her networks came to be.
We also talk about about rereleasing podcast episodes. If you've ever wondered how to do it, why do it, or if it's the right fit for your show- Sunny and I cover it. I think you might just be surprised by what we have to say about it.
Show Website Here: https://alanadawson.com
Love is in the air and I’m not talking about Valentine's Day.
As podcasters, we’ve all been there. Life gets busy, kids get sick, the school district declares another snow day, and you have to cancel an interview, or don’t have time to record an episode. Numbers aren’t where you want, and sitting in front of a mic feels like lonely and isolating work.
Suddenly, or not so suddenly, the fun and love you felt when you first started podcasting now feels heavy, frustrating, & tiring. You don’t want to quit podcasting but you don’t know how to get ahead.
Today on the podcast I am giving you 10 ways to put the fun back into podcasting, kick podfade to the curb, and LOVE YOUR PODCAST again.
My guest today needs no introduction, Allie Casazza. Allie is the host of The Purpose Show - a top-rated podcast - and the creator of online courses that have earned her international attention for her fresh, practical lifestyle strategies for moms. Known as 'The Life Minimalist', she encourages and inspires women to pursue abundant life by creating space for what matters most. Allie and her husband, Brian, live with their four young children in Southern California wine country.
Today on the podcast Allie and I cover a wide-range of topics including:
- Monetization and why Allie believes you should not seek out ads and sponsorships
- How to create explosions in your podcast
- When to hire
- Creating a Community around your podcast
- And why it's imperative you overcome perfectionism in podcasting
- Plus in the rapid fire round you'll get to her what mic Allie uses, her favorite podcast, and how she produces her podcast
This episode is jam-packed from beginning to end with helpful, practical advice that you can take and implement today.
If this conversation has motivated you to monetize your podcast then I've got some great news! I've just opened a new coaching program specifically for monetizing your podcast! In this 4-week group coaching program we'll cover:
- Monetization Strategies and which one will work best for you and your podcast
- How to price your podcast
- How to pitch to companies
- How to create a media kit
Click here to get more information and join a coaching program.
Today we are talking about six simple ways to monetize your podcast. Yes, MONETIZE. It is possible. And you don’t have to have huge download numbers to do it.
If you are adding value to your listeners and helping your audience then you deserve to be paid for your work, for the value that you are bringing.
There are lots of ways to do this.
I want you to listen to these six different ways and ask yourself which one gets you excited? Which one sounds fun, because podcasting should be fun! it won’t always be easy but it should be fun. So why not make monetizing your podcast fun too?
Next, I want you to ask yourself, which of these six ways will benefit your listener. Because what is going to make you money is going to solve a problem or meet the need of your audience.
Here are the six simple ways to monetize your podcast.
This episode is one of my favorites so far, as I got to sit down and talk with fellow podcaster and podcast consultant, Esther Littlefield.
Esther is the host of The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast as well as the founder of Morningstar Media Services, a podcast management company.
I could have titled this podcast episode several different, but relevant titles. However, this episode really boils down to one thing: what you believe about your podcast (your mindset surrounding it) will ultimately affect how successful your show is.
In this episode Esther and I talk about:
- How she got started in podcasting
- Mindset blocks and why it so important that you believe in your show
- How to know if you’re ready to start a podcast
- The concept of trading time for money
- The value in hiring out parts your podcast production
- How to effectively use your CTA (call to action) in every episode
- The two pieces of advice Esther gives that you can implement TODAY!
Wherever you are at on your podcasting journey, this episode is sure to challenge you in the best of ways.
My podcast coaching program is now OPEN for enrollment and I would be honored to help you create, grow, and monetize your podcast. To find out more information about Podcast Coaching, head to my website: alana dawson.com/work-with-me/
Is one of your goals to start a podcast in 2020?
Or perhaps your goal is to grow and monetize your podcast in 2020?
If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast there is no better time than today!
Did you know that according to Psychology Today 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February? In fact most resolutions don’t last past the first month. So chances are if you’ve made a New Year’s goal to start a podcast, it probably won’t happen. Not according to statics BUT I want to change that. I want to help you so that you ARE part of the 20% who reaches that goal and meets their resolution. And creates an impactful podcast. And that’s what I exactly what we’re going to do today.
Are you ready? Good. Let’s jump in.
I have been so excited to release this episode with Elizabeth McCravy! Elizabeth is a Nashville based brand and website designer. Since 2016, she has served hundreds of talented business owners to help them build a personal brand business. She mixes marketing strategy, personality galore, and tons of fun to create custom brands, custom websites, and website templates. Her goal is to make beautiful strategic websites that turn viewers into raving clients. Elizabeth is also the host of the Breakthrough Brand Podcast where she teaches entrepreneurs how to stand out online.
In this episode Elizabeth and I discuss:
- How to Repurpose Podcast Content, in particular, how she repurposes her show notes into blog posts.
- SEO (and why it's so important, yes, even for podcasting)
- Why Elizabeth decided to hire out her editing, and how to know if it's time for you to do the same.
- The ONE podcasting software that she can't live without. This one has never been shared on the podcast before!
You won't want to miss this episode friends!
I've said this time and time again but it's because it's true! One of the greatest blessing of podcasting is all the amazing women I've met through it.
Today I have the pleasure of bringing you not one, not two, but FIVE of those women. Each of us began podcasting for different reasons but there is one thing we all had in common, we faced obstacles when beginning our podcasts.
I'm nothing if not pragmatic, and if you're anything like me you are going to LOVE today's episode. We discuss the obstacles each of these podcasters faced while starting their podcasts and how they overcame them.
A huge thanks to the panel: Erica Hearns, Michelle Diercks, Bethany Anderson, Rebecca Peet, & Sandy Cooper!
Call me pragmatic but there is nothing I love more than practical advice. If you're anything like me then you'll absolutely love today's episode! I am interviewing not one, not two but FIVE podcasters in this panel discussion where we discuss the obstacles these women faced as they started their own podcast, and how they overcame them.
Guys, today I am so excited to share with you this episode with the ladies from The Mom Hour Podcast. Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers, join me as we talk about ALL the podcast things: monetization, co-hosting, getting help, how to invest in your podcast, and the key to creating a successful and lasting show.
If you have just started a podcast or you are a potential podcaster this episode is a MUST NOT MISS.
Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers are co-hosts of top-ranked weekly parenting podcast The Mom Hour, and co-owners of Life, Listened, a podcast production and creative services agency. Together, Meagan and Sarah have over 25 years' experience in digital media and have collaborated on more 150 campaigns connecting brands with listeners through the power of audio influence. They are leaders in the women’s lifestyle podcast space, sought-after speakers, and working moms to a combined eight kids from little to grown. Find out more at themomhour.com and lifelistened.com. Instagram and Twitter: @themomhour @meaganfrancis @powersofmine @lifelistened Facebook: /themomhour /lifelistened LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/life-listened-media/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaganfrancis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjanepowers/
Today I'm sitting down to chat with Courtney Elmer.
Courtney is a Wellness Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Stress Expert, Courtney is dedicated to showing high-achieving women how break up with “busy” and find true success in all areas of life -- no hustle or hard work required.
And she is one of the very first women to take my podcasting course, The Podcasting Party Podcast Course.
She is getting ready to launch her new show, so I asked her how she knew a podcast was the right fit for her business, and how the course helped her.
If you're thinking about starting a podcast The Podcasting Party Podcast Course will help you. But you don't have to take my word for it, you can take Courtney's. Listen in.
Today is Launch Day! My new course, The Podcasting Party Podcast Course, is LIVE. So today I'm answering your questions like:
- How the course came to be?
- What does it include?
- What if I don't want to launch in 30 days?
- What if I already have a podcast, will this course still help me?
- What if I want to start a podcast but I'm super worried about the technology of it?
- What if I'm not ready to invest the money on a podcast course?
- Who is it for? Who is it not for?
And more!