197 How to Tap Into the Power of Storytelling in Your Podcast
Ever wondered how to turn your podcast from ‘meh’ to ‘mind-blowing’? Well, have I got a story for you… There are only a few things that we do that our caveman ancestors also did. And there’s one important Caveman activity that you...
196 How to Benefit the Most from Podcast Guest Exchanges
Wanna Podcast Guest Swap! You’ve heard of a podcast guest exchange, right? Sounds like a great idea – but there are a lot of ways it can go wrong. In this episode, I lay out all the basics so you can benefit from great guest exchanges and avoid...
195 Your Podcast’s Critical First Impression (and How to Nail It)
As the saying goes, you only get one shot at a first impression, and I recently had an eye-opening experience that reinforced this idea. Today, we’re going to explore the importance of being discoverable in your niche and ensuring that you don’t blow that...
194 5 Mistakes Podcasters Make with Their Microphone (and How to Fix Them)
You might already think your podcast sounds pretty good, and that’s fantastic. But in this episode, I want to check on a few common mistakes that I hear even experienced podcasters making… maybe you are too and we can instantly take your audio quality to...
193 5 Content Hacks So You Never Run Out of Podcast Episode Topics
I’m afraid I’ll run out of podcast episode topics… ” This is what one entrepreneur told me about why they haven’t started their podcast yet. And I get it, the fear of not having what I call ideas-endurance is very common....
192 How to Make Your Content More Relatable for Your Listener with One Simple Phrase
If you created your podcast to grow your authority and your business I can relate… but can your listeners? Relatability: The Key to Building Authority You’re undoubtedly a smarty pants. An expert in your field, a thought leader, someone who knows their...
191 Top 5 Productivity Tips You Should be Doing Right Now with Your Podcast
Do you ever see that reminder to work on your podcast and think, ‘What? Again? Didn’t we just do this?’ I hear it all the time… once a thrilling endeavor, the podcast starts to feel like a bottomless pit sucking away your precious hours. This...
190 Should You Start A Podcast for Your Personal Brand?
If you’re a personal brand, and you haven’t yet ventured into the world of podcasting, this episode is tailor-made for you. But hold on, if you’ve already got a podcast, guess what? This episode is just as relevant for you. Basically, if you’re...
189 The 3 Parts of a Powerful Podcast Call to Action
Want a podcast that gets action? Then never skip the call to action! It may seem like an obvious statement but I hear so many podcasters skip or butcher the call to action in their podcast. I’ve shared the importance of the Call to Action before. So, if you want...
188 Shut Up and Listen – Podcaster Interview Best Practices
Use These Tips to Become a Better Podcast Interviewer (and Turn Your Podcast from Good to Great) I bet you think that good podcast interviews are all about good questions. What if I told you that great interviews happen between the questions? On this episode, I...
187 The 1 Thing 90% of Podcasters Don’t Do That Hurts Their Podcast Authority
Are you inviting a podcast disaster without even knowing it? You might be if you aren’t doing this one thing… test. Anytime a client of mine complains about bad audio I ask, much to their chagrin, “Did you test?” It’s a question that...
186 Email Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Podcast ROI
Your podcast on it’s own is not a marketing plan – it’s a piece of the plan. In this episode, I share another piece of the plan that not only improves your podcast ROI it can also improve your podcast. It’s email. Why Email Marketing is Your...
185 Why Your Podcast Guest Intros Suck (Steal this Pro Guest Intro Format)
Unleash the Power of Engaging Guest Introductions to Level Up Your Podcast Introduction: Today, we’re diving deep into the world of guest introductions. Brace yourselves, because I’ve got some tough love to share. If your guest intros are lackluster and...
184 5 Reasons to Podcast for Your Business (Pick One)
There are a lot of good reasons to podcast for your business but if you don’t know which one is behind YOUR podcast it won’t serve your listener, and that means it likely won’t serve your business either. In other words, when you’re not clear...
183 The Top Reasons You Should Get Your Podcast on YouTube (Now!)
Your Podcast Needs to be on Youtube Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But Coach, I already have my podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Why do I need to bother with YouTube?” And to that I have a counter question, why would you limit yourself? You want...
182 The 7 Mindset Traps that Kill Podcasts (and How to Avoid Them)
How All Podcasters Can Keep a Positive Mindset I’m terrible at this. Nobody is even listening. Everyone else has a million downloads and I’ll never get there. I have a terrible voice. Each episode takes hours to record and I’m exhausted! I think it would be better if...
181 The 6 Steps that Lead to Profitable Podcasting for Your Business
Follow this Strategy to Get More Leads and Sales from Your Podcast If your podcast is supposed to be a marketing tool for your business but it’s not working, this episode is for you. So often people get excited about creating a podcast (and who wouldn’t,...
180 Unbiased Review of Focusrite Vocaster Two: Do Podcasters Need It?
Should you buy the Focusrite Vocaster two for your podcast? In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of this audio interface and help you determine if you need it (or if it will even work with your equipment). Before I get started, I want to state for the...
179 Stuck in a Podcast Rut? Here’s How One Client Got Out
So, you’re cruising along with your podcast. It’s growing slowly but steadily. And then suddenly, it stops. You’re not losing listeners but you’re not gaining them either. You’re in a podcast rut. The good news is that lots of podcasters deal with this. It’s...
178 How to Prepare Your Podcast Guest to get the Best Possible Interview
The Most Important Questions Happen Before you Hit Record Podcasters ask me all the time if they should give their guests the questions before the interview. My no BS answer is – NO Way Jose. I don’t know if it’s all of the years I spent on talk...
177 The Most Important Question to Ask About Your Podcast Goals
Why You Need to Tap into the Purpose of Your Podcasting Efforts As a podcast coach, I’ve met with hundreds of podcasters through my free 15-minute coaching sessions. Hundreds. There’s one question I always seem to be asking. And, for some reason, this question often...
176 How Podcasters can Use (Not Abuse) AI without Compromising their Brand’s Authenticity
The Good, Bad & Ugly of Podcasting in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) If you listen to my last episode on AI and Podcasting then you know that we, the human podcast hosts, don’t have much to fear in terms of being usurped by our AI counterparts. At least...
This Podcast Episode is 100% AI-Generated. Does it Suck?
The AI Takeover of Podcasting: The Robo-pocalypse This is how I generated it. I used: https://chat.openai.com/ . Free to use (at the time of this episode). PROMPT Write a podcast script for an ai generated voice about how podcasts can be 100% ai created and nobody...
175 Will Podcasting Survive the AI Invasion? How Human Podcast Hosts Win Every Time
It’s an invasion! AI is going to take all of our jobs! Grab your homestead now while you still can… Okay, so it’s not quite time to panic about how Artificial Intelligence is going to decimate the economy and take all of our jobs. But, it is time for us podcasters to...
174 3 Ways Your Podcast Tagline Could be Working Harder for Your Podcast
Ready for some real talk? There are over 250 podcasts with the name ‘real talk’. I’m sure it seemed like a perfect name to the podcaster at the time. But here’s the thing – what the hell does that even mean? What kind of real talk? Real for who? About what? ...
173 How to Make Money from Podcasting
Discover Your Podcast Path to Profits I’ve met my fair share of podcasters with dollar signs in their eyes. And fair enough – podcasting takes a lot of time and energy … when you do it right. So, why shouldn’t you get paid? Why shouldn’t you want some podcast...
172 5 Sure Signs Your Business and Podcast Are Dangerously NOT Aligned
Podcasting seems like a fun idea and what-the-heck, it’ll be great for my business. After speaking with hundreds of podcasters, I’m convinced that this exact thought is what lead them to start their podcast. And I agree. It is fun. And it can be great for...
171 How Consistency can Make or Break Your Podcast Success
Podcasters often think of their schedule when they think about consistency – and it’s true, it is important to deliver your podcast on a regular basis. But, that’s not the only way to benefit from being consistent with your podcast. In this episode,...
170 The 6 Most Common Industry Lies Podcasters Shouldn’t Buy Into
Podcasting is easy. Just grab a mic and go. Lots of people are making tons of money podcasting. These are lies. Or at best, half truths. In this episode, I get real with you about some of the harmful industry lies being told to podcasters. But don’t worry, it won’t...
