Help Me Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A podcast dedicated to helping you launch and grow your own podcast. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning!
You can think of this show as sort of a podcast encyclopedia. In each episode we will discuss one specific topic within podcasting, whether it has to do with recording quality audio, launching a podcast, or growing your new show. This show is mostly for new podcasters and soon to be podcasters, but if you’ve been podcasting for a while you might learn something new too! Browse the titles of the episodes and listen to the ones that you need at the moment. Happy podcasting!
In this episode we talk about how podcasting is not just about creating content, but also about marketing and reaching out to potential listeners. Reaching out to people personally and inviting them to listen to your podcast might not be something you want to do, but maybe a more grassroots marketing approach can help you gain some momentum for a new show. We also talk about becoming an active member in relevant communities, such as Facebook groups or subreddits, to gain visibility and gather feedback. Lastly I'll share some practical tips on promoting your show and encouraging you to step out of their comfort zone and sell yourself.
- Find where your listeners hang out
- Become part of that community
- 1:1 grass roots marketing
- Share yourself more
- Ask people to listen
- Make it easy to share your show
- Gaining leverage and recognition in the community by being an active participant
- How to make your show easier for you to share
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On today's episode, we're diving into a new and innovative way of launching a podcast that will create excitement and anticipation within your community. We're talking about the concept of "working out loud," where you share your podcast journey and involve your audience in the creation process. By seeking input and feedback, not only will you refine your vision, but you'll also make your audience feel invested in your show. From designing your cover art to naming your podcast, involving your community every step of the way will create a sense of community and build anticipation for your launch. We'll debunk the fear of someone stealing your idea and discuss the benefits of embracing collaboration. So, if you're looking to launch your podcast stay tuned because you're going to want to hear this!
Topics Covered:
- Launching a new podcast out loud
- "sharing your work"
- Giving progress updates and input from friends and family
- Don't create in a silo
- Be open to changing direction
- Take advantage as an indy podcaster that the NPRs can't do
- Honesty, vulnerability, transparency
- No one is stealing your ideas
Jeremy Enns
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Today we discuss the purpose of you podcast. Why did you start podcasting in the first place, what do you want to get out of it. Thinking back to why you first started your show, and looking to see if you are getting out of it what you first set out to. Evaluating if it's working. Do you still enjoy doing your show? Or maybe has it become more of a burden? We also talk about ending a show and how that's okay too. it can give you the time and space to breathe life into that new idea. Edison didn't invent the lightbulb with his first idea.
Topics Covered:
- Why do you podcast?
- What really are you goals?
- Being brutally honest about what you want
- 80% of podcasts don't get 1,000 listens per ep
- Alignment with your audience
- Alignment with you
- You can end an idea to birth a new one
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The 80/20 principle is something I've read about a lot, and I think can be applied to anything you do. Today we go in-depth about what it is, and how we can use it to make our job of podcasting easier and more efficient.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to the 80 20 principle
- Prioritizing tasks that contribute to the end product
- Skipping the things that don't
- Challenges of transitioning from a corporate mindset to working on personal projects
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In today's episode we talk about creating a podcast one sheet. This can help you to get featured on other peoples podcasts. When your going on a podcast tour, these sheets can help you get booked! I discusses the key components of a one sheet, the importance of creating a professional and easily digestible one. It not only showcases the value that you can provide to someone else's show but also helps the podcast host make an informed decision.
Topics Covered:
- Purpose of a podcast guest one sheet
- The different components of a one sheet
- Things to include
- How to get booked more often on others podcasts
- Making it easy for other podcast hosts
- Finding you the right podcasts to be featured on
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In today's episode we talk about the importance of understanding what listeners love about your show and you can use that to improve and grow. This episode was inspired by Alex Sanfilippo, the co-founder of Pod Lottery and Pod Match, who suggested scheduling brief phone calls with your top fans to gather valuable feedback.
Topics Covered:
- Gathering feedback on what listeners like and areas of improvement
- Talking to your listeners on the phone
- How to find listeners that will talk to you on the phone
- What questions you should be asking them
- What to do with the answers to those questions
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In this episode of Help Me Podcast we delve into the importance of reviews. We explore how reviews can provide credibility, motivation, and feedback for you as a host. We also figure out if more reviews will help you get on tops lists with Apple podcasts. Getting reviews for your podcast can be the shortcut to credibility you are looking for. It's only of the only markers for success from the outside people have, and it's one of the things you can change without a lot of reviews. Most podcasts don't have a lot of reviews even if they have a lot of downloads. Lastly we will discuss Pod Lottery, a new tool for podcast hosts to exchange reviews.
Topics Covered:
- Do reviews help your show grow?
- Does the algorithm include positive reviews?
- How to get more reviews
- Leveraging your network of friends and family
- Increasing your credibility
- Shortcut to seeming bigger than you are
- How reviews can help fight podfade
- Podlottery
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Today I talk about a new idea called a start here page, that I heard from a podcasting summit I was attending recently. This is something you can do to make it easier for new listeners to enter your large catalog of episodes and make it feel a little less intimidating. We talk about what it is, why it can be helpful for a new listener to actually get into your podcast, and how to go about making one weather or not you have a website for your podcast.
Topics Covered:
- Add a start here page to your podcast website
- Help new listeners get into your podcast
- Your best new call to action (CTA)
- Curate a list of your top podcast episodes
- only works if you have or more eps (roughly)
- Look at your analytics and think about what makes sense for your list
- Creating playlists
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In this episode we are going to talk about the podcast swap you haven't thought about. I've talked about going on a podcast tour before and being interviewed on others podcasts but this swap is a little different. Instead of replaying an old one of your episodes when you take a break or need a show to post, do this podcast swap. Not only will you get in front of a whole new audience, it's also a way to take a bit of a break. Podcast listeners are some of the most trusting and loyal so make sure you pick a podcast that offers value to your community. So let's discuss the specifics of how to do a podcast swap.
Topics Covered:
- A podcast swap you weren't thinking of
- Grow your podcast with similar or complementary niche shows
- Create a win win for you and another podcaster
- Don't replay an old episode, instead do a swap
- Negotiate the terms of your podcast swap
- Why it works so well
- Picking a podcast that offers value to your community
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Recently I took an unplanned month-long break from this podcast to recharge my creatively and revamp my content strategy. In this episode I talk about my experience in stepping away from the mic for a bit. In my down time I got a chance to think about what was working well, and what I could be doing better. I was also able to finally create my bank of episodes to have for a rainy day, as well as revamp my content strategy. I found some things that I could be doing better like improving show notes, titles, and always having transcriptions to boost discoverability and engagement. Lastly, it also gave me time to finish my lead magnet, my Podcast Launch Roadmap, and give it to you all. Tune in to hear the whole story and what I learned from it to see how taking a break might actually help your podcast!
Topics Covered:
- Taking a month break from podcasting
- Benefits from stepping away for a bit
- Creating a bank of episodes
- Recharge your creative mind
- Refine/redirect your content strategy
- Evaluate what your doing right and wrong
- Increasing your motivation and creativity
- Get excited to podcast again and avoid burnout
- Do your numbers suffer because of a break?
- Transcription, show notes, and creative Ep titles workflow
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In this episode, we talk about the importance of transcriptions for your podcast episodes. Transcriptions are written formats of audio podcasts and have numerous benefits. They not only increase views and downloads by enhancing SEO and discoverability through search engines like Google, but they also make the content accessible to individuals with disabilities or those who prefer written formats. Additionally, transcriptions can be repurposed into other forms of content such as blog posts or social media snippets, amplifying your reach. By adding transcriptions to your podcast episodes, you're creating a valuable library of information that can be easily accessed and utilized for research or writing.
Listen along as I talk about some new AI tools and how I use them to help me transcribe my podcast. Also tune in to find out how I saved a bunch of money on these applications using an amazing website I just found.
Topics Covered:
- Benefits of transcriptions for podcasts
- Increased views and downloads
- How a transcript can improved SEO
- Accessibility for people with hearing disabilities
- Repurposing transcriptions into other forms of content
- Building a library of evergreen content
- A way to buy AI applications for a fraction of the cost
- Which AI tools I use to transcribe my podcast
Links:
AppSumo
Castmagic.io on AppSumo
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Today we dive into the often overlooked aspect of podcasting gear: ease of use. Drawing from story from a recent client interaction, we will talk about the significance of considering the user-friendliness of your equipment. We will discuss choosing the gear that matches your technical expertise. Constantly dealing with setup issues can take away from the joy of podcasting, and sometimes a simpler recording setup is necessary. In a world where popular gear choices can sometimes require more technical knowledge, more money, and more technical issues, sometimes the easier setup is the answer. Tune in as we discuss the unpopular opinion of not buying the best gear to record your podcast.
Topics Covered:
- Importance of considering ease of use when purchasing podcasting gear
- A story from a client's difficulties with their equipment
- Choosing gear suitable for your technical expertise
- Maybe not choosing that SM7B
- Prioritizing ease of use over audio quality
- Discussing the potential negative impact of constantly struggling with technical issues on the podcasting experience
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As podcasters, we all know that gaining exposure and expanding our listener base is crucial for success. But how do we tap into the networks of our guests and leverage their influence to reach new audiences? That's exactly what we'll be exploring today.
Throughout this episode, we'll discuss the importance of making your podcast easily shareable for your guests. We'll uncover strategies and techniques to make the sharing process effortless for your guests, ensuring that they become enthusiastic promoters of your show. From providing them with custom graphics and links to creating video clips, we'll talk about different things you can provide to them that will make sharing a no-brainer.
But it doesn't end there! We'll also explore the significance of strengthening the relationship with your guests. By making the experience enjoyable, not only will they be more likely to share the episode, but it may also open doors for future collaborations or ventures. We'll discuss how to create a positive experience for your guests and how their content creation can be mutually beneficial.
And let's not forget about the long game. We'll reveal a little secret about resharing episodes months later and the tremendous impact it can have on your listens. By reminding guests to reshare, we can reignite the buzz and reach new ears we may have missed the first time around.
So, if you're ready to take your podcast to the next level, join us in this episode as we unlock the power of easy sharing and explore how to turn your guests into influential advocates for your show. Let's dive in and make some noise in the podcasting world!
Topics Covered:
- Some practical ways to make it easy for your podcast guests to share your episode
- How making your podcast easily shareable can benefit both your guest and you, making it a win win
- Utilizing your guests audience for your own audience growth
- Making Sharing clips and content easy for the guest
- How can you strengthen relationships with your podcast guests in order to foster future collaborations or joint ventures
- Ideas for repurposing your content
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We all know how important it is to be consistent with podcasting, but sometimes life gets in the way. What do you do if you don't have an episode ready by the time you are due to release one? Well with some feedback from a friend, I realized something I did with my other podcast when I had to skip a week could be an opportunity for a lesson here.
What well cover:
- Why communication with your listeners is key
- A better way to skip a week
- Consistency is key
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After a little break in the podcast, I'm back with another new episode and another new gift for you! If you haven't started your podcast your going to want to tune in!
Podcast Launch Roadmap
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Today I got something special for you for my 50th episode! I can't believe its been 50 episodes already. I also got some good and bad news for you, and a special gift for all you loyal listeners! Tune in to find out!
Your free gift
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In today's episode we are going to talk about recording a podcast guest in person. That's a two person podcast. If you are usually using Zoom or Riverside to record your podcast guests, but now have a guest in person you may have questions on how to do that. We will discuss your different options to record that guest and some different gear solutions so that you can record a guest in person and still have high quality audio for your podcast.
- Do you need 2 mics?
- Hooking up more than one mic
- XLR vs USB multi-mics
- Does it make sense to do it in person
- Solutions for only one mic
- The one mic you can record two people with
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Asking for help is always difficult, but it's even harder to do everything by yourself all the time. Do you podcast alone? In today's episode we talk about getting some help with your podcast and not doing it alone.
Topics:
- What is a podcast accountability buddy?
- Why talking to someone is better than doing it alone
- How problem solving is easier when speaking out loud
- A little story about working together
Pure City Sounds
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Today we talk about how a lead magnet can help you collect the information of the people that listen to your show, and how you can serve your audience better by offering them a lead magnet.
Topics:
- what is a lead magnet
- What can you use one for?
- Should your podcast have a lead magnet?
- What can a lead magnet do for you
- The Go-Giver mentality
- Examples of lead magnets
- Collecting email addresses of your fans
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Today we talk about the hosting and podcast creating site Anchor. Anchor is owned by Spotify and there has been a lot of controversy about weather it's good or not, but today we are discussing the pros and cons.
Topics we cover:
- Pros and cons of Anchor
- Anchors unique features
- What I wouldn't use it for
- What's good about Anchor
- Free podcast hosting
Blog Article I wrote comparing different podcast hosting sites
Best Podcast Hosting Sites (summer 2022)
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