Your Podcast Coach: Recent Episodes
Michael Sharkey
Anyone can start a podcast, but confidently creating a unique and professional podcast takes coaching and guidance. Michael Sharkey, Podcast and Broadcast Professional gives actionable tips and insights in this podcast to help coaches, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and professionals build a better podcast.
Welcome Your Podcast Coach community to my final recording. For awhile.
In this episode, three important things...
- What to do when you need to take an extended break from your podcast. (or sunset it completely)
- Episodes that you can easily reference to help you make the most of your podcast.
- The creative journey I am currently embarking on (that's taking my bandwidth away from this podcast)
If you're just discovering this podcast, I hope you find this, and the other 143 episodes beneficial to the growth of your online business and your podcast.
And, if you haven't done so yet, click here to grab my FREE PODCAST ROADMAP to help you make sure your podcast is going in the right direction!
Any questions, you can always email me at hello@yourpodcastcoach.com
Thanks again for listening, following along and sharing! All the best to you and your podcast!
Michael
First of all, since I'm releasing this on 01/01/2023, I'll start with Happy New Year!
I'm kicking off 2023 with a story of humility.
When I launched my first podcast in 2015 (and my podcast coaching business), I thought all of this would be easy. As a misguided and naive entrepreneur, I thought all I had to do was create a great logo and the world would come to me for every podcast question they had!
Needless to say, a lesson in humility was coming!
All of this changed when, after a couple of glasses of wine, I emailed John Lee Dumas.
His reply, and the following conversation with JLD, changed how I look at podcasts forever.
I hope you enjoy this story and here's to an awesome 2023!!!
PS - I'm not really a John Lee Dumas fan, but give credit where credit is due, right?
Ahhhh... it's New Year's Eve 2022. Tomorrow will be a brand new year!
And on this day of reflection, I share with you a story of how I made a big mistake a few years ago, and used this past 365 days doing my best not to repeat that mistake.
In turn, learning more about grace and patience and not "forcing" work, but letting it come to me.
Thanks for listening and enjoying Your Podcast Coach and I hope you have a wonderful New Years!
In this final episode of Season 7 of Your Podcast Coach, I share my five takeaways from interviewing entrepreneurs over the past 10 episodes.
These takeaways can help you grow your podcast and continue to improve how your podcast sounds.
And in these five (#5), I share the easiest way to improve your podcast with your next episode!
Thank you so much for listening to this season and all the best to you and your podcast!
In this final episode of Season 7 of Your Podcast Coach, I share my five takeaways from interviewing entrepreneurs over the past 10 episodes.
These takeaways can help you grow your podcast and continue to improve how your podcast sounds.
And in these five (#5), I share the easiest way to improve your podcast with your next episode!
Thank you so much for listening to this season and all the best to you and your podcast!
An interesting thing happened in April of 2020.
Yes, a pandemic took over the world, but something else...
Many podcasts launched during this time!
And while many people started podcasts because they found themselves with time, others started because they COULDN'T do what they WANTED to do.
In the case of Becki Svare, it was travel.
So, in lieu of getting on a plane and seeing the world, she launched a "literary escape" podcast.
In today's episode, Becki shares more detail on how this started for her and how she can easily take what she's created and start making money with her listeners and her email list.
Link with Becki!
Check out Becki's podcast HERE!
Ready to Read Your Way Around The World? Simple click HERE!
Thanks for listening and sharing!
An interesting thing happened in April of 2020.
Yes, a pandemic took over the world, but something else...
Many podcasts launched during this time!
And while many people started podcasts because they found themselves with time, others started because they COULDN'T do what they WANTED to do.
In the case of Becki Svare, it was travel.
So, in lieu of getting on a plane and seeing the world, she launched a "literary escape" podcast.
In today's episode, Becki shares more detail on how this started for her and how she can easily take what she's created and start making money with her listeners and her email list.
Link with Becki!
Check out Becki's podcast HERE!
Ready to Read Your Way Around The World? Simple click HERE!
Thanks for listening and sharing!
I preach that consistency is one of the most important things when running any sort of content channel.
If you're going to do a podcast, YouTube, blog or just active on social, the most important thing to be is... consistent.
Well, last Monday went by and I did not release an episode. My excuse: A cat 4 hurricane and a bad head cold.
Hurricanes or not, this still bothered me and I wanted to share a quick story in this 5 minute solo episode.
Thanks for listening and sharing!
I preach that consistency is one of the most important things when running any sort of content channel.
If you're going to do a podcast, YouTube, blog or just active on social, the most important thing to be is... consistent.
Well, last Monday went by and I did not release an episode. My excuse: A cat 4 hurricane and a bad head cold.
Hurricanes or not, this still bothered me and I wanted to share a quick story in this 5 minute solo episode.
Thanks for listening and sharing!
This week, I am happy to introduce you to Emily Wong.
Emily and I have spent the summer working on her podcast, Career Cohort - A Community for Curious Careerists.
Emily, the founder of Words of Distinction, helps women over 40 land their next great job! She believes whole-heartedly that the pursuit of perfection cripples many great ideas from ever starting. (and many from landing their dream job!)
In this episode, Emily shares her inspiration for starting a podcast, one of her biggest initial challenges and some of her biggest learnings since starting in 2020.
Get your job search started with Emily's free resource:
www.launchyourjobsearch.com
And connect with Emily on LinkedIn HERE!
Thanks for listening and sharing!
Here's a word that I've used a lot this season as I am talking with entrepreneurs about their podcasts...
Discovery
It's great to have these coaching calls about podcasts with such an incredible variety of podcast hosts.
And in this exercise, I am offering coaching and ideas, but I am also LEARNING many great things!
This process of discovery (which I highly recommend for your podcast and business!) is showing many things I didn't know.
But, it also confirms the things I've always known.
And the biggest thing: The best hosts have a PASSION and a "calling" to do their podcast.
As I share in this episode, the passion you have helps make your podcast really stand out.
Thanks for listening and sharing!
Click here to grab your FREE Podcast Roadmap
One of the best strategies to grow your audience is to appear on other people's podcasts.
But what happens when you're doing that, but not seeing growth.
In this episode, we meet Shelley Carney, who focuses on helping "life 2.0" entrepreneurs and is already getting booked on podcasts.
I share with Shelley the single most important thing to do when appearing on other shows.
thanks for sharing and listening!
Interested in learning more about growing your podcast? Start here.
In the summer of 2020, when it seemed like everyone was starting a podcast, Tammy Zelez came to me for help.
She didn't know what to do, how to do it, or where to start. She just KNEW she had to do a podcast.
In today's episode, I catch up with Tammy on all her successes with her podcast Through The Lens and where she goes from here.
Check out Tammy's podcast HERE
Download the Podcast Roadmap HERE
Thanks for listening!
I will always coach you to leave your podcast episodes basically unedited.
Leave them in there most authentic and true state.
However, I come to you on this day, eating some crow because I massively edited last week's episode with Desiree Wolfe.
In this episode, I share why I felt the need to edit that episode, what I learned from that experience as a host as well as two segments where we discuss social media and SEO for podcast hosts.
Thank you for listening and sharing!
Link to my podcast roadmap
When I first heard Desiree Wolfe say that her podcast was basically Mom's who like to swear, I was IN!
What a great content "Promise!"
But as I got to know Desiree in this coaching conversation, I realized there's so much more to her podcast, Slightly Unfiltered.
In this episode, Desiree and I have a conversation about the struggles of managing time and all the "tasks" associated with a podcast, as well as picking up a podcast after an 18 month break.
Plus you'll hear the ONE STRATEGY I share with Desiree that made her basically say, "wow...that makes my podcast so much easier! I can breathe now!"
Link to Slightly Unfiltered Podcast
Follow Desiree on Instagram
Download the Podcast Roadmap here.
Vulnerability.
Authenticity.
If you’re going to do a podcast, a willingness to be both is key.
With Steven Murphy and The Nook Podcast, these two traits are front and center!
In this episode, Steven shares how faith is often misconstrued, how his biggest episode to date almost didn’t happen, plus we discuss key strategies you can use to get your own podcast soaring even farther.
And one of the big takeaways from this episode is having the courage to publish some of the more vulnerable moments in your life.
Link to The Nook Podcast here.
Follow Steven on Twitter here.
Download the Podcast Roadmap here.
In this episode of Your Podcast Coach, we dive into a brand new podcast focused on mental health, but through a millennial lens.
Liana Ross, host of Let's Be Honest, shares how she is structuring her new podcast, as well how she is embracing her first solo podcast.
We talk growth strategy, quick monetization and why it's so important to have a strong passion for what you do.
Thanks for listening and sharing!
LINKS:
Let's Be Honest Podcast - Spotify
Liana's Instagram
The Podcast Roadmap
How can it be, that one of the best pieces of guidance I've ever heard about creating podcasts is, "STOP CREATING CONTENT"?
Because when you look at your podcast, or vlog, or blog as "documenting" (versus creating), a whole new perspective comes in.
In this first episode of season 7 of Your Podcast Coach, I share the beginning of a journey.
A journey, for at least the next 8 weeks, will feature entrepreneurs just like you, sharing their struggles and triumphs with their podcast.
To give credit where it's due, this episode is inspired by two quotes, both featuring in Russell Brunson's book, Expert Secrets.
These two quotes, from Russell and Gary Vee, speak to the importance of creating a lot of content and putting yourself out there.
This episode begins this season's journey, but it also marks a shift in how I create. I know the next 8 Monday's will feature coaching calls, but I don't know what's coming after that.
I just know, I will be here to document and hit "publish"!
Thank you for joining me in this journey!
Links I Mention:
Russell Brunson's Expert Secrets
The Podcast Roadmap
Your Podcast Coach Website
"I gotta get my butt back on the horse"
I say this very line in this very episode. Why? Because that's exactly what I am doing.
After a longer-than-expected break, I am taking ACTION and getting back on the horse for my 7th season of Your Podcast Coach
And in this return episode, I have an ask:
I would like to interview you. I want to know your struggles, challenges, goals and all things you want accomplish with your podcast and your business.
If you're interested, please email me here: hello@yourpodcastcoach.com
Thanks for listening to this update and I look forward to hearing from you and sharing your story for my next season!
New season (featuring you), starts August 1st.
(Season Finale)
All season, I've been sharing with you tips and strategies to help you feel great when you record your podcast.
Sharing tips and strategies I've learned from coaching podcast hosts, as well as radio talk show personalities.
And the secret to all of it, is simply be yourself.
In this episode, I share the simplest, yet absolutely most effective way to have a great sounding podcast.
Just Be You.
thanks for listening and sharing!
In this season of Your Podcast Coach, we are talking all about helping YOU sound amazing with your podcast.
From preparation, to tech, to execution, this season is all about strategies to help you feel great behind the mic.
In this episode, it's all about podcast interviews.
While I've taught multi-week courses on podcast interviews and built multi-video presentations, In this episode, I boil down everything you need to know, in one podcast episode.
In this episode, you will learn the ONE THING you need to know if you want sound AMAZING with every podcast interview you do!
Plus, I share at the end of this episode, the most controversial thing I've ever shared in this entire podcast!
Thanks for listening...and sharing!
What I want...maybe more than anything is for you and your podcast to sound amazing.
But when I dive a little deeper, I really want you to feel confident when you press "record" for your podcast.
All season, I'm sharing tips and strategies to help you sound amazing with your podcast.
And all of these insights point to helping you feel confident when you record.
This episode brings it all together. These are very simple things you can do every episode so you sound EXACTLY like you should sound: Your most authentic and natural self.
Listeners engage with hosts who are comfortable and confident, and you can feel and sound this way with every episode you record!
Thanks for listening and sharing!
All season on the Your Podcast Coach podcast, I am giving you tips and strategies to help you sound amazing.
These are insights gained from 25 years training talk show hosts and the last 8 years working with podcast host.
And all these tips point to one thing when you record your episodes.
Confidence.
This episode, (and next week's) are the foundation work for sounding confident.
And that comes down to two very important things:
Preparation and Execution.
Sounding amazing with your podcast is everything we've talked about this season. All of it sets up for these two episodes.
Sounding confident every time you record.
Thanks for listening and sharing!
This season on Your Podcast Coach, we are discussing all the things you need to know to sound amazing with your podcast.
And if you're talking podcasts, you gotta talk microphones!
In this episode, I run through the top 5 microphones you can use to record your podcast.
And this isn't just comparing microphones, these are the top five ways to record your podcast regardless of your budget or situation.
While I've consulted with broadcast engineers who build multi-million dollar studios, I share in this episode that you can sound just as good, and do it under $100.
However, if you've got the budget, I share two of the best microphones for podcast that are on the market.
Here are a few quick links for the microphones mentioned in this episode:
The Samson Q2U Microphone
The Heil PR40 Microphone with Mic Boom
The Shure SM7B Microphone
And don't forget to grab the Podcast Roadmap Here!
This season is all about helping you sound amazing with your podcast!
Tips, strategies and insights you can implement now to help you gain confidence behind the mic.
In this episode, we zero in on the "ideal listener" that you talk to every single episode.
This person (avatar, ideal listener, etc...) you will define by deciding gender, ethnicity and other details.
But you will also dive into what makes this person "tick". What do they enjoy? What are their passions?
And once you zero in on this person, you will name her or him and I share strategies on how to really communicate with this person.
Thanks for listening and sharing!
Grab the free podcast roadmap here!
This season is all about helping you sound AMAZING as a host of your podcast.
The foundation, tips and strategies all to give you confidence behind the mic and create the best sounding podcast for you!
In this episode, we get into it with the very first thing you have to make sure: Are you talking about what you really want to talk about???
This is your passion and it is the foundation of your podcast.
Gaining confidence behind the mic all starts with making sure you're talking about what you are most passionate about.
And the more you focus on your passion, the result it authenticity.
As you think of your favorite podcasts and those hosts, regardless of content or subject matter, we love hosts that are authentic.
Thanks for listening and sharing!
Grab the free podcast roadmap here!
Happy new year!
Starting off 2022 with your podcast, there are three important questions for you to ask:
1. Are you REALLY ready to do your podcast?
2. Are you REALLY talking about what you want to?
3. Are you planning for success?
In this episode, I break these questions down for you and share success stories to get you inspired and ready for success with your podcast!
Grab my free podcast roadmap now!
Happy New Year!
As we wrap up 2021, and look ahead to 2022, this is the time of the year when we reflect and prepare.
Part of the preparation is setting GOALS!
In this episode, I share with you a concept that you are probably familiar with, S.M.A.R.T. Goals. I break these down for you as well as the most important part of setting these goals:
Setting goals with INTENTION!
Thank you for supporting Your Podcast Coach in 2021 and here's to an even bigger and better 2022!
Links mentioned:
Click here to read Atlassian's SMART goals blog.
Click here to grab the FREE Podcast Roadmap.
This episode features the replay of this past week's workshop, "Your First 1000 Listeners".
In this workshop, I share simple strategies to gain new audience and how to keep them engaged...ultimately turning your new listeners into paying customers.
Links mentioned:
The new Samson Q2U Microphone Giveaway
Watch this presentation with slides.
Thanks everyone! Have a great holiday season!!!
Going into 2022, I really want to focus on keeping things SIMPLE.
As I mentioned in the last episode, the one area where I've wasted the most TIME and MONEY, is when I've made things more complicated than they needed to be.
And many times, with your podcast and your business, if you keep it simple, that makes life easier, and makes your business more profitable.
In this episode, I share three key themes to help you get ready for 2022 so you can focus on just what's important. (and get the most return!)
Thanks for listening and sharing!
Fill out my coaching questionnaire here!
As we all get ready for 2022, one theme keeps showing up again and again for me.
Keep it SIMPLE!!!
Goodness knows, over the years, I have complicated things with my podcast and my business. And these “complications” have cost me time, energy and money.
In today’s episode, I go through three themes you can do to help you, the solo entrepreneur and podcast host, keep things simple. Plus, you’ll get the most benefit for the work you do.
These three themes:
- Don’t turn your podcast into a business, turn your business into your podcast.
- Stop comparing your podcast to the big names. (Just sound as good as them!)
- If you’re going to do interviews, talk to people you WANT to talk to.
These concepts will help you build great sounding episodes, and promote them with the least amount of effort, to get the most gain.
Thanks for listening and sharing!
Links I mentioned:
Podcast Roadmap
The New Samson Q2U Microphone
Podcast Coaching Application
We all procrastinate at one time or another.
Before you judge yourself and feel bad, procrastination is pretty easy-to-spot and easy to correct when you know it's coming.
In this episode, I take you through the five-step cycle from the excitement at the beginning, to the inevitable procrastination.
I am releasing this episode right now, because so many entrepreneurs and coaches are excited (step two) with growing a podcast and their business in the new year.
To keep that excitement from turning into overthinking (step 4), may I suggest hiring a coach.
You can apply for a Your Podcast Coach coaching program here.
Thanks for listening and subscribing!
It's the week of Thanksgiving...possibly my favorite holiday of the year!
What's so wonderful about this holiday is it's truly centered around gratitude.
In this short episode, I share a story about attracting the "right" clients into your business and listeners to your podcast. And giving thanks, as I discover the very wonderful and unique quality, of the clients I have attracted into my business in 2021.
Enjoy and give thanks!
It's all about getting your podcast and your business ready for 2022!
Last week, I went through the 5 keys you should be thinking about to get ready in advance of the new year. This episode, I revisit #1 - "sounding good" and make sure you are talking about the very right thing for you!
Plus I share the story of Agnes' podcast and how she got super clear on her mission and what she really wants to talk about!
Register for this week's workshop here.
Check out Agnes' podcast here.
I know a lot of entrepreneurs, like you, are thinking about how to launch or grow a podcast in 2022. I'm having more and more conversations every week about it!
So, this episode are 5 important keys to keep front and center if you want a successful podcast and business throughout next year.
Thanks for listening!
Links:
Book a strategy call
Amazing sounding Microphone I mentioned.
Free Podcast Roadmap
Continuing the conversation from last week's episode, where I encouraged you to think about your podcast interviews differently... as partnerships. Here is an example of a partnership I did with Travis Brown, host of Podcast Builder Club.
In this episode, I share with you why this was an effective partnership for both Travis and myself. But also, listen to Travis' podcast production style. He is transforming his interviews... into stories.
I hope you enjoy this conversation, and you can learn more about Travis' and his entire podcast offering at www.poddecks.com
For a moment...think about the podcast interview.
You might think of them as this "thing" you "have to do" for your podcast.
But, I would like to invite you to think differently about the podcast interview and realize that this ONE TOOL can be the driver of huge growth for your podcast and your business.
In this episode, I share strategies to make MORE out of your podcast interviews, and other partnership possibilities for growing your podcast... and your business!
In the conversation around getting your first 1000 "list"eners, there are two things that you must remember:
Your podcast… gives value
Your lead magnet… gives value
And when you create value for both of these, for your podcast listeners and your email list, DON'T HOLD BACK!
When you give incredible and immense value (for free) with both of these, you will ATTRACT the best customers and clients for your business.
Thanks for listening!!!
This episode is for you if you're looking to grow your podcast AND your business.
The most effective and powerful 1-2 punch is using your podcast audience to give value and build your email list.
Today I talk about what really happened when FB went down last week, why you can't rely on social media and the most powerful tool to grow your business is...
Your Email List!!!
You'll learn the three step process to starting and growing your list today!
Thanks for listening!
This episode is for you if you're just getting started with your podcast. Is this you?
You've answered some questions, but only have more...
You have a great podcast idea, but no idea where to begin.
This is a workshop I just completed with a bunch of great questions at the end.
I hope this workshop gives you the answers you need and the inspiration to take ACTION!
I am returning after a long summer break with five things I am taking away from this summer. And how I hope I can help you keep your podcast growing with these FIVE things I am taking away from this summer.
Remember, YOU ARE A CREATOR! Sometimes that is for your podcast and sometimes how you create in other places (like workshops or IG lives!)
I am so excited to get back "on this horse" with my podcast and keep giving you value to help you with your business and your podcast.
Interested in my podcast roadmap to help you with your podcast? Click here to get it for free!
Just a quick update from Your Podcast Coach...
I am taking a few weeks off from my normal Monday podcast because I am working on workshops for you!
You have told me that there are two areas you would like help with...
Interviews on your podcast
And how to grow your podcast.
These workshops are FREE and will be starting in the next couple of weeks. If you haven't done so already, grab my free Podcast Roadmap and you'll be notified when these workshops are live!
Thanks for listening and subscribing!
I'll say it again...
The fastest way to grow your podcast, is to be a guest on another person's podcast.
That works for you, just the same as it works for me.
Today's episode is a conversation Tayo Rockson and I had on his amazing podcast, As Told By Nomads.
Tayo is an cultural translator, activist and storyteller. And he has a very successful and engaging podcast.
Thanks for listening!
In a recent strategy session, a successful entrepreneur who had published 400 episodes wanted to start a new podcast.
The question was... should he just keep going with his existing podcast, or rename and rebrand it and start anew?
Yes. And Yes. Start new but in the same podcast as you've been doing.
While this might seem a little confusing, in this episode we discuss how your podcast will ALWAYS evolve.
And sometimes, it makes the most sense, to rebrand and redo all elements to embrace this evolution.
Enjoy!
Just a few months ago, Andy Lack, host of Pick The Pup, knew nothing about podcasts.
He didn't know how to start, how to get published and he was terrified of tech.
What he did know, was how to make money betting on golf.
He was a "rain man" of sorts when it came to research and analysis of golf. Studying players, stats, courses and more...all to make money betting on golf.
As you will hear in today's episode, Andy overcame all of this, and in an incredibly short amount of time, because the one source all major golf outlets were coming to for info.
Enjoy!
SUCCESS STORY EPISODE
Michael Caz (Cazayoux) is a beast. He has two incredibly successful podcasts with tens of thousands of monthly listeners, a 7-figure fitness/nutrition biz with his wife, Adee, and a beautiful new family.
Michael is also one of my clients.
Starting with this episode, I want to share these success stories...bragging on these individuals. The hope is that as you hear what these entrepreneurs have done, that you find the courage and inspiration to launch your own podcast.
Thanks for listening!
Starting off my next 100 episodes with the number one conversation around podcasts...money.
Money! Money! Money!
Can you make money with your podcast? Is there any return on investment? What’s the best path to make money with your podcast?
In this episode, I break down five podcast money myths surrounding starting and growing your podcast.
From sponsorships, audience size to the fastest way to make money and build customer loyalty, this episode will give you clarity around making money with your podcast.
Thanks for listening and subscribing!
Wow! Episode 100 of Your Podcast Coach! Let's celebrate!
I’ll start by saying a big “thanks” to everyone who listens regularly. Without you...i’d just be talking to myself!
In this episode, I highlight some of the key learnings from these first 100 episodes. I break it down into four episode categories: Tactical, Coaching, Vulnerability & Making Money.
My goal is to give you an easy reference if you want to go back and listen again (or for the first time).
Thanks for listening, sharing and subscribing!
What do you do when your podcast drops off? Picture this, your podcast is going strong, you're regularly recording episodes, and BOOM! Life happens, things get in the way, and before you know it you’ve “pod-faded”, and your podcast has been in the dark for 6 months.
In today’s episode I’m going to give you four steps to getting back on the wagon, getting your podcast going strong, and what you can do to prevent this from happening again in the future.
Thanks for listening and subscribing!
Four steps to bring your podcast back to life:
- Get back on the wagon
- Ask yourself, what can I really do?
- Get 6-8 weeks ahead before you relaunch
- Make a big deal out of it!
Creating a truly unique podcast is easier said than done. In today’s episode I'm dissecting what might very well be one of the best podcast episodes I’ve ever heard. I’ll be taking you through my three pillars as to why this episode stands out, and how you can apply them to your next episode.
Thanks for listening and subscribing!
3-tips for your next podcast:
07:30 - Step away from your normal recording environment
09:00 - Be authentic; be you
13:00 - Never lose sight of the purpose of your podcast
Resources mentioned:
Amber Lilyestrom Podcast
We venture further down The Podcast Roadmap in today’s episode of Your Podcast Coach!
Last week, and this week, I share with you the detailed roadmap that will take you from exactly where to begin with your podcast all the way to publishing 100+ episodes.
Today's episode starts with your podcast launch through how to grow quickly and ultimately making money with your podcast.
(if you have not done so, please listen to the previous two episodes. (#95 and #96))
Thanks for listening and subscribing!
“I want to start a podcast...but WHERE DO I BEGIN?”
Possibly the MOST COMMON QUESTION I get from entrepreneurs and coaches who want to start a podcast.
For today’s episode, we start down The Podcast Roadmap. A complete roadmap that has the exact order you need to take for the life of your podcast.
Today, I talk about the place to start with your podcast and navigate the tech as well as what to do in the first few days of your podcast.
Download your FREE Podcast Roadmap:
www.yourpodcastcoach.com/podcastroadmap
As entrepreneurs, many of us have a lead magnet. That free "thing" you give away in exchange for a potential customer's email address.
In this episode of Your Podcast Coach, I share with you my latest free offering, The Podcast Roadmap. More importantly, the business behind it and how it's important for your podcast. Plus, I share the THREE things to know when building the perfect lead magnet for your podcast and your business.
Download your free Podcast Roadmap here:
www.yourpodcastcoach.com/podcastroadmap
There is a moment right before you start recording that can make all the difference in the sound of your podcast.
Once you have all the preparation done and you are ready to start recording, this episode is all about the five things to do in the moments and seconds before you start to talking.
When you do these five things, you are sure to sound authentic, genuine and have a natural flow that your listeners will love you for!
Thanks for listening and subscribing.
What is "episode block"? Well, it's just like writer's block, only it's when you can't think of what to say on your podcast!
I always encourage you to do solo episodes. Times where you can showcase your insights and thought-leadership.
But there are times when the well runs dry and you struggle coming up with new ideas.
In this episode, I share with you nine ways to get creative and out of the rut of your "episode block!"
Thanks for listening and subscribing!
"How can I get more downloads???"
This is a BIG topic and probably deserves multiple episodes to cover everything.
But in this episode, let's look at TWO main things:
1. The single most effective way to get more downloads
2. What are the ways you are engaging with your existing audience.
(HINT: #2 is actually more important!)
Whether you are just starting or you're at 50+ episodes, this episode will give you ways to get more downloads and get your listeners engaged!
You know how there are times in your life where things are going amazing? Where you feel absolutely UNSTOPPABLE!
Wouldn't it be great to have a plan to make sure you're always in that space?
This is really about mindset, not just with your podcast, but with your business and life. And creating a plan to maintain.
Today's episode was inspired by an amazing podcast that I am currently working with, The WAG Podcast. Check out their episode #91 to hear Michael and Adee discuss this topic.
In one of my free podcast strategy calls, I was asked this question...
"Am I too late? Aren't there already a kazillion podcasts?"
No! You're not too late! But, the secret sauce is putting out a CONSISTENTLY-RELEASED podcast.
In this episode, I give you three actionable steps to consider to make sure you can release consistently and beat out almost half of all podcasts that have already faded away.
Thanks for listening and subscribing!
Podcasts immediately vault you into the position of leader of your industry in the minds of your listeners.
As an entrepreneur or coach, this is a powerful position that can be a powerful growth tool for your brand or business.
However, it's easy to take this "vaulted" position and inadvertently start talking down to your audience. Thus killing the connection that put you there.
In this episode, I share three actionable steps to make sure you keep the connection authentic and strong with all your listeners.
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So many coaches and entrepreneurs get hung up on the number of downloads, wondering how to get more and more.
While that is something to work on, I like to remind to never lose focus on the listeners you already have. Because...
You never know who's listening to your podcast!
In this episode, I share the story of one of my regular listeners (I had no idea) that has an incredible connection to an A-list celebrity. Plus, I replay an episode from my first podcast where I share a similar story, only this is about Sting and The Police.
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Can two software engineers, with no idea or concept of how to do a podcast, actually pull it off?
Yes. And they built the dominating podcast in the software engineering space!
I have had the pleasure of working with Michael and Dave from The Rabbit Hole long before their first episode was ever released. Now, with almost 200 episodes, we finally catch up on how it all started and how they became recognized as the leading podcast for software developers.
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So, what's really going on with podcasts? Are they still growing fast? How are people listening? Is there money to be made with podcasts?
In this episode, I go through 10 Powerful Statistics that talk all about podcast growth and consumption.
I mention Oberlo's blog and podcast in this episode, here are the links:
Blog - http://bit.ly/2MieXzj
Podcast - https://apple.co/36aQBi8
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Podcasts are all about building a strong connection. This is built through intimacy and often times, being vulnerable and honest.
I had an idea yesterday to share a message for my coach. This was going to be just a private message, but I wanted to share this with you.
This was a voice message to my coach where I share some good things...and some not-so-good things with my business.
Sending out this episode is also about executing ideas.
An idea without execution is a daydream...
So, there are podcast creators who scoff at the idea of creating content on YouTube. And vice versa. Truth is, you can have a killer content strategy doing BOTH! It's just important to always remember how your audience consumes straight audio versus YouTube videos.
In this episode, I share how you can increase your podcast audience by using YouTube effectively and the one thing to ALWAYS remember about YouTube. (And why you should work it into your podcast strategy)
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Sarah Cordiner has built a 7-figure business helping entrepreneurs and coaches become masters at building online courses. And along the way, she has released two podcasts.
In this episode, Sarah and I discuss what it takes to get a podcast going, as well as mistakes that she made with her first podcast (that she didn't with her second).
Learn more about Sarah and grab her free Course Creator's Kit at https://sarahcordiner.com/course-creation-starter-kit/ and check out her podcast at https://sarahcordiner.com/podcast/
The good news is... anyone can start a podcast.
The bad news is... anyone can start a podcast.
With so many people starting a podcast, how can you make your's unique? By focusing on BUILDING A BETTER PODCAST!
In this episode, I talk about two ways you can build a better podcast.
One way is expensive and time-consuming. The other way is easy and your listeners are expecting it.
Also, I started my new FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingabetterpodcast
Happy New Year!
I am starting off 2021 with a special updated replay of the episode I published exactly one year ago today.
In this critical episode, I share with you the seven biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs and coaches make when they start a podcast. Avoiding these mistakes will save you TIME and MONEY as you begin your podcast.
And to update this episode, I start off with the biggest thing that is coming up with starting a podcast as we go into 2021.
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What does it mean to "learn out loud?" And how can that make your podcast absolutely unique?
In this final episode of 2020, I share with you how "talking through your ideas" with your podcast episodes is a great (and vulnerable) way to make your podcast unique.
Showing that you can "learn out loud" proves that you can be a leader in your industry with your podcast AND be "human" in a way to build trust with your listeners.
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This is an episode I recently recorded with my client, Tammy Zelez for her podcast Through The Lens. Tammy and I walk through her journey launching her podcast while we give insights and tips to her audience about starting their podcast.
Congrats to Tammy for finishing up her first season and cheers to season two!
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"Yeah, but how do I make my podcast unique?"
This came up recently at a podcast workshop I held for a co-work space here in St. Petersburg, FL. But if I am being honest, this comes up a lot.
It's understandable. Many new podcasts are sounding the same.
How can you stand out? Here's four steps to creating a unique podcast.
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I asked the question, "If you haven't started a podcast yet, what's stopping you?"
Picking up from the last episode, I share with you the replies to the question as well as actionable feedback through these topics.
If you have a question that you didn't hear and want it featured, send it to hello@yourpodcastcoach.com
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What if there was a place with an endless supply of inspiration?
Inspiration that can be used for podcast episodes, interview questions and direction for your business or idea.
A place filled with the exact person who is your target audience.
There is such a place. And in this episode, I am excited to share this place with you!
I hope you find this "hack" as beneficial as I have. Thanks for listening and subscribing!
One of the biggest struggles I see people face when launching a podcast is believing in their own story enough to share it. I understand that (as do most people), that this is tough.
In this episode, I share with you a story about reading an instagram post from Amy Porterfield that reminded ME that it's so important to "bet" on yourself. It's so important to BELIEVE in yourself!
you can see the IG post from Amy P. HERE
Bet on yourself. Believe in yourself. And yes, "VOTE" for YOU!
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A couple of years ago, I witnessed a moment of sage wisdom while sitting in a roomful of computer programmers and software engineers. These math geniuses, fluent in speaking the language of code were presented with a flustering problem that stopped everyone in their tracks. Until the wisest of them all stepped forward and asked the room...
"did you google it?"
In this episode, I share this complete story and remind you that when you get "stuck" with a tech issue as a podcaster, there are have been many before you that have already solved that problem.
Thanks so much for listening and I hope this helps you with your podcast! :)
The act of doing a podcast, for many, is truly stepping outside of your comfort zone. I hear this from all of the amazing people I work with.
And why not? When recording a podcast, you are basically in a room, alone, talking to yourself :)
But, in stepping out of your comfort zone, you can create something amazing. And in this episode, I share with you the secret to finding "comfort" when stepping outside of your "comfort" zone.
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For the last few episodes, it's all been about the interview. Always remember...
Make sure you are prepared...
Remember, it's just a conversation (not an interrogation)
And when your guest speaks...LISTEN!
Thanks for all your guest suggestions and today is all about... Listening!
Thanks for LISTENING.. and subscribing to Your Podcast Coach!
Continuing the conversation around conducting incredible interviews, this week I am going deep into the "preparation" part.
You see, an incredible interview, is like dinner with your bff that you haven't seen in three weeks. You come into this conversation prepared and ready to listen. This is how all interviews SHOULD be...but they're not.
And often, it's because the host isn't prepared.
I share with you how bad this can sounds, how to get prepared and the time Matt Damon called. And we weren't prepared.
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Why do some interviews sound incredible? Where you listen for 45 minutes, or an hour, or even longer and you feel like you can't get enough of a conversation...
And some interviews sound like a bad interragation...where it just feels like the host, straight from a bad WWII movie, is drilling the guest with a bunch of questions.
This episode of Your Podcast Coach goes through THREE secrets to know before you jump into your next interview!
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Hey! So, I have been recording all the lessons for my brand new Storytelling Podcast Class and I am about to lose my voice! Since I am such a believer in consistency, I wanted to pop on for a few minutes and share a quick thanks for the feedback I received from last week's episode.
I also throw in a quick reminder that it is never too late to be vulnerable and honest with your podcast!!!
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I am an entrepreneur. I want to grow my business and make money.
I am also a human being and I want to do right by my fellow human beings. Just trying to figure out how best to serve YOU!
In this episode, I share with you how these two desires are coming together for me! And I am so excited to share with you my Complete Storytelling Podcast Class!
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You are here for a reason. Your uniqueness. And when you learn what that is AND you exploit it in the service of others, you are on your way to discovering the richness of your life.
In this carry-over episode from Saturday, I dive more into this amazing quote, plus I share with you how the "12-year-old" you is carrying the secrets to your happy life and why a podcast is the best way to "exploit your uniqueness"
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So...last Saturday I released my very first "Spotlight Saturday" episode where I feature podcasts you should listen to.
Today, I am doing my last "Spotlight Saturday"
In this episode I talk about how your podcast should always be open to trying things, abandoning things and ultimately, evolving.
And with this final Spotlight Saturday, I want you to listen to a very, very special podcast episode.
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After publishing a new episode every day for 30 days, I got a call from my best friend and podcast "muse", Kevin and he wanted to interview me about the 30 day process. With Kevin's background as a talk-radio host, I knew he would bring a good conversation out.
This is a rich discussion about publishing consistently, being vulnerable and what makes good podcasts...great!
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Starting with this episode, I am going to use episodes (On Saturday) to spotlight other compelling and interesting podcasts for entrepreneurs.
I'm starting with "Walk The Walk", a podcast hosted by Andi Graham, CEO of Big Sea Marketing. This is a podcast for entrepreneurs running a values-based business. "Walk the Walk" is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all podcast apps.
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Yay! I did it! A brand new episode published every day for 30 days!
In today's "day 30" episode, I finally get to share with you some amazing news. A project that I am about to launch with a new partner. And I share the story about how this came to be - because you never, ever know, when you do a podcast CONSISTENTLY, the conversations other people are having about you.
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Are you ready to get your first 30 episodes published? OR (if you already have a podcast), are you ready to publish 30 episodes in 30 days!
As an entrepreneur, you can have an amazing podcast and get 30 EPISODES PUBLISHED! Which keeps you AWAY from the "pod-fader" who publish four episodes and then "fade away".
Starting in September, I am going to launch my "Beta" program and today, I share with you how this program can transform your podcast!!!
This is it. This is what it all boils down to. After 30 days of putting out new episodes every day. The biggest thing to tell you...
You gotta PUBLISH!
Yes, publish your podcast episodes. Whether you do it every day, or weekly, or with seasons. Publish consistently! But look at other ways to "publish" your message... social, blogs, videos. Get your story OUT THERE! Publish, publish, publish!!!
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One of the biggest killers of great ideas, momentum and progress is the NEED FOR PERFECTION. Stop it. Get out of this mindset. I realize after 30 days of publishing every day, that some of these days, were not my best! And that is perfectly ok!
It is more important to PUBLISH, then wait for perfection. I like to say that "perfection lives in life's imperfections". And for your podcast, don't wait for perfection...just PUBLISH YOUR PODCAST!!!
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One of my biggest takeaways from publishing a new episode every day for 30 days is the POWER of telling stories. Telling YOUR stories! And making the telling of your stories part of the foundation of your podcast.
For all the years I have been podcasting, this was the first time I divulged some of my earliest stories. But, as I share with you, I do this in the hopes that you know me better. You know my path better. And that as I serve you as Your Podcast Coach, I give you the encouragement to share YOUR stories!
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Even though I am on day 25, there is ONE KEY LESSON to share with you in this 30-Day podcast publishing experiment. One TRUTH that is undeniable regardless of your content or expertise. One big takeaway to share with you after publishing consistently for almost a month that will make YOU and YOUR PODCAST better...
And to learn what it is...you gotta listen :)
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Now that you know how to build a podcast commercial for YOUR STUFF. And what that sounds like. It's time to build the perfect podcast episode.
With my Podcast Quick Start Guide, I have THREE BULLETPROOF PODCAST Episode Templates, I break one of these down in this episode. This template shows you how to craft an episode that is built to keep listener's attention and build momentum throughout the whole episode.
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Now that you've built your rock-solid offer where you give a TON of value to your clients, it's time to build a great sounding commercial for YOUR stuff in YOUR podcast! And it's SO Easy!!!
Building a 30-40 second commercial for the middle of your podcast is a simple five-step process. I show you exactly what to do in this episode and why it is SO IMPORTANT to do this in EVERY EPISODE!
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In continuing the "money" conversation around podcasts, it's important to understand what makes a GREAT offer. A great offer goes beyond just the "service" you provide or the "product" you sell. A great offer is all about how much VALUE you can give to get people to give you money.
Before we build the perfect podcast commercial, let's get you set up with a great offer first!
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When you make money with a podcast, you are either doing a commercial for THEIR stuff or you're doing a commercial for YOUR stuff.
And if you're audience isn't big enough to monetize in the traditional way, that only leaves one option. (The BEST option!)
You gotta sell your stuff and in this episode I start showing you how to sell your stuff on your podcast.
Since I have been doing this 30 Day Podcast Challenge, I have been getting creative with some new (as well as tested) ideas on saving time recording and publishing. I was doing one episode a week...now I've been doing SEVEN every week. To pull this off (with everything else in my coaching biz), I needed to be way more productive...quickly!
In this episode, I share three time saving tips when you are recording YOUR podcast, even if you're not trying to publish every day! :)
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This episode is all about making money with your podcast using the traditional sponsorship model. I explain, in detail, the CPM model (industry standard), the current average rate and what kind of money you can make depending on the size of your audience.
Plus...I share two case studies on shows that made good money with sponsorships even though their audience wasn't as big.
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Are you ready to start making money with your podcast?
First, it's important to understand WHY podcasts are an incredibly powerful tool for advertisers. It's all about the implied "endorsement". When you speak, authentically and with credibility about your offer, it resonates with your listeners. And...it makes your product that much more exciting!
Today, I am talking to you about selling your stuff on your podcast. (Tomorrow will be focused on traditional sponsorships and advertisements)
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The importance of knowing your audience in podcasting is crucial. And if you are trying to talk to EVERYONE, you end up talking to NO ONE.
In this episode, I share the story of The Feed podcast, hosted by Steve Dolinsky and Celebrity Chef, Rick Bayless. I worked with them in 2017 on crafting their intro and understanding who they were really talking to in every episode.
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As I am going through this week talking to my target audience (Entrepreneurs) this is a huge lesson for a successful podcast.
You gotta know who you are talking to with every episode. While it is important for your business overall, it's MISSION CRITICAL for doing a podcast.
My lesson in knowing your audience involved being 19 in radio, talking to 45 year old women and having a "moment" with Michael Bolton.
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Want to know what stops most people from ever publishing their podcast?
Fear. Yep...fear.
In this episode, I share with you three true client stories of dealing with fear and how you can be "willing" to overcome fear to create a podcast. Also, I share a powerful story from Elizabeth Gilbert on her relationship with fear.
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The EXTERNAL Stuff.
As entrepreneurs, we procrastinate. When it comes to starting a podcast, I see this A LOT. The first part (of this two-part series) is all about getting through the external stuff that is keeping you from starting your podcast. Equipment, editing, publishing...you have plenty of ways to help you with this!
Thanks for listening and joining me on this 30 Day Podcast Challenge!
This is episode is a FIRST...
I woke up, grabbed a cup of coffee, my Zoom portable recorder and one of my Shure mics and walked out to my front porch to record. The first words I spoke this morning to anyone...were into this microphone!
I wanted to do this episode because I've never done this before, but it serves to remind that no matter what your subject matter is, you can do anything YOU WANT with your podcast. It's YOUR PODCAST!
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Of the past decade...
What are the events that have shaped podcasting over the past decade? The decade that has seen podcasts move from the basements of tech geeks to multi-million dollar contracts with the mediums biggest names. It is SO exciting to be part of podcasts right now.
For this day, I wrote down seven events that have have been significant in the awareness and growth of podcasts over the past 10 years.
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As I shared, my life shifted when in 2012 when I saw the future of audio storytelling start to take shape. Podcasts were native on all iPhones and the medium was growing. In 2014, I made the leap to be a podcast coach and begin my life as an entrepreneur.
And what I dreamed would be a life of non-corporate, easygoing, money-making riches, turned out to be hard, lonely and extremely humbling. And it was AMAZING!!!!!
Thanks for joining me on this journey!
What does a true Rastafarian, A photographer and a Brooklyn bartender all have in common? When you listen...you'll find out!
This episode is all about pushing the doubt to the side and creating something new and special. Three stories from COVID to inspire you to take action and tell your story!
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Picking up where I left off yesterday, I told you that two HUGE events happened in 2012 for my career and podcasts.
This episode I reveal one of the biggest single events EVER in the history of podcasts, and how it changed the medium forever...and thus changed my career forever.
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What's worse than being in a job you hate? Being in a job you love, that is approaching an end.
This was happening to me in 2008-2011 as radio was consolidating and firing thousands of talented people. This once great industry...was dying.
While radio was starting to shrink and become less compelling, two significant things happened in 2012, that shaped podcasting forever, and my career.
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Yay! I made it a week on this 30 Day Podcast Challenge! I received a very special email from a woman about what it means to have your voice heard. And is inspired to find her voice even more.
Email me anytime during this challenge: hello@yourpodcastcoach.com
As well, I introduce you to a concept I use for many of my clients - the 7 minute episode. And how doing a 7-minute episode from time to time, can help keep you focused on editing your normal episodes.
Thanks for listening to these 7 minutes!
In the world of media, there are so many ways to share our story. Yes, I focus on the world of podcasts and creating compelling stories through audio, but for some it's YouTube, and others it might be blogging. Bottom line...it's all about PUBLISHING.
Publishing a podcast every day for 30 days is a great way to get in the habit of sharing your story, breaking down barriers and finding your voice.
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When I started out on my journey, to inspire, entertain and empower through spoken word (by being a radio DJ), it was an almost impossible task.
Because every radio station had a Gatekeeper.
This person's main job was putting the best people on the radio. And ONLY THE BEST. So everyone else never got a chance to share their story through audio.
But now...the Gatekeeper is gone. And EVERYONE CAN DO A PODCAST!
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It's not WHAT YOU DO, but WHO YOU ARE.
As I am embarking on publishing a new podcast episode every day for 30 days, I am being quickly reminded, about the power of story. The power of telling YOUR ORIGIN STORY. And as an entrepreneur, this is SO crucial! People do business with PEOPLE, not products. It's an emotional connection when you do a podcast, and it's so important to share WHO YOU ARE, not just WHAT YOU DO.
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The Imposter Syndrome. What happens when fears, insecurities and doubts show up as in internal voice discouraging you from moving forward. As an entrepreneur, or simply just being a human being, we are all familiar with this "imposter". Well, it didn't take long for the imposter to show up for my 30 day podcast challenge.
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In order to create a truly compelling podcast, it's important to TELL YOUR ORIGIN STORY! As a listener...I want to KNOW YOU. I don't just want to know what you do...I want to know who you are. So, for DAY TWO of my 30 Day Podcast Challenge, I am sharing with you, my origin story. What started as 12 year old kid's desire to be a radio DJ, turned into understanding the power of spoken word that shaped my entire career.
This is DAY ONE of my quest to publish a brand new podcast episode for 30 days. I'm doing this as an experiment to see how publishing DAILY transforms me and my business as I FIND MY VOICE! But...if I am really going to podcast every day, I am going to have to unlearn a few things to make sure I hit this goal every day.
Let me know your thoughts - hello@yourpodcastcoach.com
This is episode #34 of Your Podcast Coach. And this is the episode that will transform me, and my podcast. In this episode, I share with the MULTIPLE EPIPHANIES I had over the past week and how I am going to "find my voice" by publishing a new podcast episode every day over the next 30 days. This starts my own podcast experiment to witness how publishing every day, for at least a month, helps me get closer to finding my voice. :)
I'd love to hear from you on this journey - you can email me at hello@yourpodcastcoach.com. Thanks!!!
After taking a month off from my podcast, I come back with this question in my mind, "With my podcast, how might I best serve you? I've been asking questions and digging deeper...so that I may give you EXACTLY the guidance you need. Thanks for sending your questions to hello@yourpodcastcoach.com!
All the best!
I believe that one of the most important things you can do with your podcast is stay consistent. Tell your listeners when you will be releasing new episodes and stick to it. As the case with many business owners, CEO's (or just busy people), interruptions will occur. Here's the best way to handle these inevitable breaks.
When the conversation of the right equipment comes up for your podcast studio, I always recommend the same, tried and true, professional quality equipment. While these pieces will make you sound like a pro...they are also completely portable! And that can make recording your podcast so much more fun! (see complete list of equipment here: www.yourpodcastcoach.com/studiochecklist
Are your listeners getting "tired" when they listen to your podcast? I hope not! In this episode of Your Podcast Coach, I share with you what listener fatigue is, and three easy ways for you to avoid this the next time you record. Thanks for listening and subscribing!