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I have LONG wanted a Podcast Newsletter that provides content for me — an INDEPENDENT PODCASTER.
I mean, it's OK to have industry news about who moved from what bigwig company to another biggerwig company in a higher …
That’s when the very first episode of his show (a podcast about podcasting) “The Audacity to Podcast.” You can hear it here.
Daniel has …
The answer likely depends on the niche. For example, back on episode 154 of this podcast Glenn Hebert, the …
If not, it’s only a matter of time. Every podcaster runs into the issue eventually - asking the question, “What ELSE am I going to talk about on …
Every podcaster is looking for ways to grow her audience. Why? Hopefully, it's for reasons bigger than our own ego (if it's not, please — STOP …
For the first time ever, podcast show notes display almost the SAME in all podcasting apps (thanks Apple).
That brings up the question... what ARE show notes anyway? And how can I best use them?
On this episode of …
Maria Failla began her podcast, Bloom & Grow Radio because she DIDN'T know enough about how to care for her plants …
Podcast tech is changing all the time, so we shouldn't be surprised when Apple makes a change (unannounced, …
is one of those guys who saw the value and power of podcasting early on. His "Horse Radio Network" has been in the podcasting game …
If so, you'll gain further insight from listening to this episode. If not, you'll REALLY benefit from listening.
Andrew Allemann seems to have a knack for noticing …
Podcasting success comes in all shapes and sizes... and in any niche area you can think of.
This episode is a case-study of sorts and focuses on a very specific niche podcast and the impact its had on it's creator — Mark …
It's not every day you get to have a "Podcast Hall of Fame" inductee on your podcast. But it's fun when it happens! In this case, it's because Dave Jackson is such a fun guy.
He's known as "The Podcast Coach" and has …
No doubt, marketing and promotion of your podcast, with a goal toward growing your audience with the RIGHT listeners, is a very …
Podcast monetization may be in your future. Even if you have a relatively small show. Really.
How it is possible? By using a friction-free platform that enables you to simply produce bonus content that is available to …
She asked me to SATURATE some of them... what does that mean? It means entirely soak them... cover them... overwhelm them with water!
This episode is about THAT, for your podcast. Here are some …
Before we get into STEP 4 can I remind you that these steps will do no good unless you dedicate yourself to applying them?
You are doing that, right? If not - are you planning a way to make it happen in the near future? …
I know you're busy. I know you have other commitments.
If that's the case, file this away and get back to it. But this stuff is important for …
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If your podcast is going to be top in its niche, people have to know about it. Obvious, but true. And you don’t accomplish it by …
There is a specific group of people you want to reach... people who are interested in the topics and themes you address.
And there are other podcasts out there that present materials on the …
How are you going to build the kind of engagement with your podcasting audience that generates true success?
It's not through gimmicks or cutesy stuff.
It's not through Casper Mattress …
One of the most common things you'll hear podcasters ask is "How can I get more people to download my show?" That's an O.K. question... if you're into that sort of thing.
OK, I'm being a bit …
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Way back when I …
>> Feel like you don't always fit in
>> Have something to say that is important, but you don't know exactly how to say it
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>> Wonder of podcasting is something you could do
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>> Are eager to know what podcasting is and how it can benefit you personally
>> Love hearing stories of everyday people who …
Scott Voelker produces an Amazon FBA Podcast — and for many of you, that statement was total jibberish. That’s because Scott has discovered that driving deep into a niche topic enables him …
I have no crystal ball - but I work with enough podcasters week in and week out to know something about the future of podcasting. I’m a smart enough guy to see the writing on the wall, so to …
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Every podcast success story is a bit different - because the person who has experienced it has walked a different path to get TO a place of success. …
So... I'm scrambling to get things done, produce this podcast, and continue to oversee a thriving business - so sometimes you just can't do it all.
I want to publish to this podcast feed more …
Nick Loper is a regular guy, if you've ever met …
This episode has a TON of links and practical resources - too many to list here.
So take a short jaunt over to the show notes at https://PodcastFastTrack.com/122 and check them out.
Have you noticed? iTunes has been having problems lately.
It’s not JUST that it’s now supposed to be called “Apple Podcasts” - and we’re all strongly encouraged to make that change yesterday …
You can do it simply for almost nothing if you already have your basic podcasting equipment with you (software, microphone, etc.).
My …
Tell Better Stories? Really?
But Carey - I publish a business oriented show. What’s that got to do with me?
Everything.All of us tell stories, all day long. Just listen to the conversations …
Too often we podcasters are guilty of shouting into the crowd that already knows about us, already listens to our show - and we forget all about Podcast SEO - to establish and grow a NEW …
It’s just about the only way to get to know your audience, understand their needs, and build trust on a …
I just hope these first steps that I’m going …
Every podcaster on the planet wants a bigger audience. Unquestioned. But most of us start out with a great idea for a podcast (at least we think so), grab a mic, plug it in, hit the record …
And while fad-ish attention would be a boost to …
You hear the term “monetization” all the time in reference to podcasting - and the translation is usually “get a podcast sponsorship.”
That’s a great option for shows that get thousands of …
It IS relatively simple to get somebody to agree to come on your show and just ask them …
Grab a pen and paper and take notes on this one.
If you use ZOOM or have considered it, you’re going to learn the BEST ways to optimize it for podcast use. And check below for the video of …
Okay, so I recorded this episode driving in my pickup truck on the way to Denver.
And the issue I’m going to cover was so much on my mind, I decided it was worth recording with substandard …
In case you haven't noticed - all of the directories, whether it be iTunes or Stitcher or the new Google podcasts app - all of them are getting inundated with podcasts.
You go in there trying …
All right. Alright.
In the world of podcasting, as most of you know, Apple has been the big player for a long, long, long time.
One of the things that points that out to us is that worldwide, …
It happens through deliberate strategy and dedicated hard work.
Danny “Sunshine” Bauer is a former educator and administrator turned life and leadership …
GDPR (the global data protection regulation) is now in effect. What does it mean for your podcast?
That’s a very …
I’ve been to a handful of podcast conferences in my day - but there’s nothing quite like Podcast Movement. As my guest, …
Welcome back to Podcastification - on this episode I’m walking you through the step by step details of what I do to …
For as long as I’ve been playing around and working on the internet, I’ve heard people touting the benefits of paying for virtual services - you know, VAs and that kind of stuff.
From the …
I am asked that question - and questions like it - all - …
There are lots of high-dollar audio engineering programs out there these days. Lots more than when I was …
Podcast sponsorships are a hot topic - because almost everyone and their dog wants to make money from their podcast. It makes sense, if you’re going to invest so much time in …
I’ve learned the hard way that the typical gimme, gimme, gimme approach to promotion never works - you’ve got to learn how to put your audience first.
It’s not an easy concept to …
There’s a lot of hoopla about iTunes podcast rankings: “We are the number 10 business podcast in iTunes!” It sounds impressive.
And for those of us who have never shown up on the iTunes “Top …
You know every year Edison Research comes out with what's called The …
As a podcaster, you no doubt have thought about the benefits of podcasts. You wouldn’t be podcasting if you didn’t know …
Jim Kukral is quick to say that his new service, Book2Pod is not a service that creates audio books.
So I’ll say it for him. ;) Because that’s EXACTLY what it is… except for a few differences…
Alexa podcast is a thing. Really, it is. We podcasters need to start thinking about where the industry is headed.
Now that podcasts can be listened to on Smart speakers like Alexa, there are …
Whenever we think about audio production software we typically think about programs that allows to record and edit. …
I figure, if I want to learn podcasting tips that can help my show stand apart in the crowded podcastosphere, I might as well go to the people who have made a living from doing audio well.
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3 Ways to NOT Kill Your Podcast Growth Curve
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I have seen this same mistake on podcaster’s websites over and over and over now, so I plead …
This episode of the show is all …
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Podcast marketing - getting your show noticed by the audience you’re trying to reach - is a tough thing to figure out.
You don’t want to be the smarmy guy or gal who’s in every channel …
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If I were to insist to you that you are your best PR manager, you would probably think I'm crazy. Why? Because you don't …
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I thought it was about time I did something REALLY helpful and did the research required to tell you exactly - step by …
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If I had a nickel for every time a client or potential client or random podcaster has asked me…
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microphones (dynamic or condenser), digital recorders (Zoom H6 or the Tascam DP-006) - and more.
What we’re not typically very good at is learning and …
If you are not familiar with the term “backlinks,” you’re about to be. ;)
I have come to believe that backlinks (among …
Everybody (naturally) …
OK, it’s July of 2017 and the powers that be over at Apple have announced that the next version of their software (IOS …
Talk about a TERRIBLE PODCAST EPISODE - episode 70 of this podcast was it…. And it had NOTHING to do with my guest, Dave …
Are you podcasting as a content marketing move? You know, trying to become the trusted resource in your niche that your listeners turn to for help and advice?
I think that’s a good plan. A …
There are a lot of great podcasts - and none of them just happened or got that way overnight. There’s lots of tweaking …
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Interviews, interviews, interviews. I don’t know the stats but I bet a vast majority of podcasts out there are …
If you’ve ever wondered how technical and complicated it is to get a podcast setup - I’ve recorded this episode to simply say (and demonstrate) - not very. Seriously.
I think anyone with half …
You want to grow your podcast. I want to grow My podcast(s). There’s no question that we all want to reach a broader audience. That’s part of why we podcast in the first place - we have …
Podcast production gets easier as you do it more. Naturally, right? That’s at least part of the reason I thought it …
It is hard to stay encouraged in any pursuit in life - simply because discouraging things come up against your efforts. I’ve found podcasting to be that way - IN SPADES! There seem to be so …
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The better your connections with your listeners - the better your connection with the EXACT people who can propel your podcast and brand forward. Just think about the way people feel …
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One of the reasons we do interviews at all is because we want the value a great conversation can bring to our show. …
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In the last episode of Podcastification I gave you my best tips on getting that ideal podcast guest to say “Yes” to your invitation to be your show. Today I’m going to take you to the …
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What is the best way to reach out to influencers and guests you REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to be on your podcast? In this series I’m going to walk you through everything from reaching …
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Do you record interviews with guests for your podcast? Have you ever run into a situation where something goes wrong with the connection? Skype crashes. The voice of your guest is delayed. Every other word is a …
We all love our podcasts. But there are aspects of producing them that we HATE (or at least don’t love as much). One of those for many people is the AMOUNT OF TIME it takes to do the actual audio production - from …
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It’s becoming more and more common that people need to figure out how they can do podcasting on the go. I can hear Willie singing it now…
If you are finally able and willing to take the plunge and hire a podcast editor to handle the editing and production of your show - HOLD ON A MINUTE! You don’t want to rush into it without knowing some of the pitfalls …
If you are at the point that you’re considering a podcast editing service, there are many things you need to keep in mind to ensure that you find the RIGHT service to fit your needs. I’ve been running a podcast editing …
Every podcaster wants BIG podcast download numbers. I mean, we hear about amazing accomplishments when it comes to downloads - like Mark Maron’s episode with President Obama, or the most recent episode of Dan Carlin’s “…
If you haven’t noticed there are LOTS of podcast editing services popping up these days. And no wonder - there are more than 1000 new podcasts being added to iTunes every day! But the reality of more services popping up …
The best social media apps in the online space had better watch out. There’s a fairly new app on the scene that has integrated a TON of great features into its interface. It’s called eClincher and you need to know about …
If you want to stand out from the crowd as a podcaster, you’re going to have to up your game. I don’t care how professional or expert you are in what you do as a business, if you want to grow your podcast audience …
If the enthusiasm for your podcast is lagging because you are getting stuck in the rut of podcast show notes creation, I feel your pain. Show notes are definitely one of the less enjoyable aspects of putting together a …
Building relationships with other podcasters is a very cool thing.
I’ve experienced it online for a long time with people in various groups I’m a part …
It’s one of the most overlooked things podcasters leave off of their websites.
Me included.
On this episode I’m responding to a listener comment on the blog. In all honesty, she was …
They are the ones who make the show possible - I mean, very few of us would be doing a …
Tom Schwab and company are working hard to help people with a...
Ringr is one of the first apps available to do recordings native from each side of a distance conversation, but until now it's only been available as a smart phone or smart device …
and my guest today is part of a team that is brainstorming and creating a new way to do it, including the integration of your media host into the monetization …
Andrew Allemann felt that same pain and decided to do …
and there are more and more apps coming out that are so helpful in getting …
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Is it a good idea to publish more than one podcast show at the same time?Should you produce multiple podcast …
And there's lots of great services out there.
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The Podfading spectre is alive and well.I've done my share of sporadic publishing of my show. If you've listened for any amount of time, you know that to be true.
On this episode …
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Podcast music is something that makes a show stand out... in good ways and bad ways.Your podcast can STAND OUT in a bad way if YOU USE COPYRIGHTED MUSIC AND GET SUED.
Your …
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Today I'm going to tell you to do something every single time you publish a podcast episode that I have NOT always done.That's part of the force behind why I think this is so …
Most of us are done with:
As you may know from listening to previous episodes of Podcastification, one of the things I absolutely …
Honestly.
I've been doing podcast interviews for some time now and this tip somehow alluded my notice.
Until I read about it on the Vimeo blog. You …
And then they seem to drop off the face of the earth. I've come to realize that the content …
That's my interpretation of the results Edison research released from their …
Two episodes ago, I tried to convince you that you need to take the time to create quality show notes. If you missed that episode, you can go to www.PodcastfastTrack.com/20 to hear my reasoning.
Good show notes have to be optimized, which takes a certain degree of …
I've heard all kinds of opinions about the subject...
Yes, I said, "ruin" it.
What makes a room a bad place to record? There are many things but here's a list of the TOP 3 room issues, that I'm going to help you address in …
Put them together and what have you got? A great combination of experience, efficiency, and effectiveness in …
Seriously, think about it.
Most people listening to this podcast didn't grow up with the ability to video conference with …
Almost every person who speaks uses filler words of one kind or another.
It's mostly done …
If you want to know how much I believe that to be the case you should go back and …
You know what I mean?
You've got to …
Free speech is a big deal in the U.S. - which is where I'm broadcasting from, and I'm not one to say that you or anybody else can't say whatever you want to say in …
This episode is hands-on practical. If you apply the information you find in this episode, you'll find yourself having more time to do other things.
So... enough …
You've created so many episodes of incredible content over the years:
All of …
This episode's content is outdated. :(
I mean come on, podcasting didn't even exist then. But that's when I first …
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As you probably know by now, getting a sponsor for your show is not such a simple thing to do.
In my last post I told you all about optimizing the ID3 tags in your actual mp3 files to benefit you in iTunes search.
UPDATE: …
You'd expect to hear this from a guy who edits podcast audio for a living, but I'm going to say it anyway - your audio quality matters.
Why?Like it or not, people make quick …
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