You’ve heard it before. Hopefully on someone else’s podcast… The host boots around the guest intro so bad that the guest either has to awkwardly say something about it. Or, there needs to be a whole conversation about it – “Did I say your name right?…” ...
hat would make your podcast better next year? Here are my top 4 tips on how to reflect to get better results from your podcast. You want results, right? Okay, then let’s get into it. I released this episode right before the end of 2021… but don’t lump me in with...
You Can’t Serve Your Listener with Crappy Podcast Content Do you want a podcast that is so great your listeners can’t wait for the next episode to drop? And do you also want that podcast to help your listeners see you as an authority and be dying to work with you or...
In the past few years, starting a podcast has never been easier. That’s a problem. You say, starting a podcast may be easy but sounding good, well, that takes a bit more effort. And so, we now have a giant steaming pile of crap sounding podcasts. Is yours one of...
You’ve got a great show idea, valuable information to share or insightful guests to interview but your show isn’t quite up to the caliber of your brand. You need a performance overhaul! Good news, I’m sharing my top 5 tips for improving your podcast performance as...
So, the whole build it and they will come podcasting approach hasn’t quite panned out. I hate to be the one to break it to you but in a sea of podcasts, you’re going to have to put some signals out if you want to be found. And that means marketing! It’s one of the...
We get it. You’re capable. You learned how to edit your podcast and that’s great. But, ask yourself should you be editing your podcast? Or, should you hire a podcast editor? And, how do you hire the right editor? How much does a podcast editor cost? There are a lot...
You’ve probably heard of a producer. And, you probably know that there are a lot of different types of producers – especially in the world of media. You have an executive producer, a line producer, a technical producer, an associate producer… the list goes on. ...
Hello, I’m a podcast coach. A what? A Podcast Coach. Well, what the hell is a podcast coach? This conversation doesn’t happen as much now as it used to but that doesn’t mean people aren’t wondering about it. And if they’re podcasters, they are often also thinking, ‘Do...
Tell me if this sounds familiar. Someone recommends a new podcast so you check it out. You open it up and start to scan the different titles looking for something that sounds interesting. This is a common experience that almost every podcast listener has had. What...
Are You Failing Your Podcast Listener by Serving Yourself First? A Big Get. That’s what people in radio call landing an interview with a big name celebrity or a hard to nail-down politician. But, sometimes, that ‘big get’ is all about ego instead of being about...
Niche Down to Boost Listener Loyalty and Connection Niching your podcast to increase your impact is no longer a secret strategy. But, have you ever considered going local as a way to niche down? Forget the world wide web – get traction where you live by...
Are you missing opportunities by being heard but not seen? You’re a podcaster but should you also be a video-creator? I can’t tell you how many times I talk to podcasters about podcasting and the question of video comes up. It seems like lately, more and more new...
What if you showed up for a dinner party only to watch the host scramble to figure out what to make for dinner? Would that make you feel comfortable? Like a wanted guest? Or would it make you feel like they cared so little about you that they couldn’t be bothered to...
Go Beyond the Position of Your Microphone to Get Good Audio So, you think you’re pretty hot on the mic? Well, I’ve got news for you. Mic skills go beyond knowing where to place the mic. So, let’s say you’re all up to speed on proper mic placement. You know, you’re 2...
Scripted Podcast? Improve Your Performance with this Top Tip… Have you ever noticed that things are a little bumpy out of the gate when you turn that mic on? Well, if you have, you are in good company. Some of the best radio voices need time to warm up, to get...
Can You Monetize Your Podcast with Subscriptions? The podcast world is always evolving and it raises a lot of questions. Almost instantly after Apple Podcasts sent out a notification about their new subscription service, emails started flooding my inbox. My...
Stop comparing your podcast growth plan to everyone else’s You have a podcast growth strategy right? You know that plan you have for attracting an audience full of your ideal customers? Here’s the problem, most podcasters either don’t have a growth strategy or they...
Are you compromising your authority just by how you present your information? You might be if you do this one thing? And I hear a lot of people doing it? I’m not going to mince words, it drives me crazy? Imagine if every sentence you wrote had a question mark on the...
5 Ways to Avoid Crappy Sounding Guest Audio **Jerk-Alert** Fair warning… in this episode, I share 5 things you should be doing to ensure you get the best possible audio from guests on your show … but I can’t promise I’ll be nice about it. Here’s what happens all the...
Was my Show Name Offensive? Why I Decided to Change It. “Are you aware of the connection of your show name to rape culture?” That was a question I got in an email a few months ago and it stopped me dead in my tracks. Now, I’m not going to pretend that my old show...
Why Apple Killed the Subscribe Button (and What you Should Do About It) The world of podcasting is constantly changing and it can be tough to keep up. In fact, there’s so much change, you might be tempted to just ignore most of these miniscule shifts. Well, I don’t...
The Best Way to Get Podcast Subscribers from Your Website I want to subscribe to your podcast. It seems like a simple thing. It should be a simple thing. I can’t tell you how many times I go to a podcasters website eager to check out their show. I love what I’m...
Perfecting the promotional strategy of getting on other people’s podcasts. Getting on other peoples podcasts is one of the most effective ways to promote your show and reach a new audience. It’s the number one thing I coach my clients to do when they are looking to...
Don’t dismiss the power of the pen as a podcast tool When we talk about tools to make you a better podcaster, you probably think about mics and mixers. Well, there’s one tool you want to have in your tool kit and it’s one that I never podcast without. The mighty pen. ...
Be a Better Podcast Interviewer by Learning From a Legend We lost a broadcast legend. Larry King was most known for his 25-year run on CNN hosting Larry King LIVE but podcasters can learn a lot from him – especially if you interview guests on your show. ...
How to Organize Your Content to Save Your Audience Does your podcast have themes buckets? Breaking News: it needs them! “Uh, Coach, what’s a podcast theme?” So glad you asked, Billy. A podcast theme is where you place the topics of your show....
Zencastr vs Ringr vs Squadcast vs Riverside for Podcast Interviews At the time of recording, we’re still in the thick of that damn pandemic and pretty much everyone is ready to get to a post-zoom-meeting world. So, I’m sure today’s tip is going to come as a welcome...
Should you be using podcasting as a marketing tool? When people hear I’m a podcast coach they want to know, ‘is it worth starting a podcast for my business?’. The answer is: maybe. Timing is everything and it totally depends on where you are in your business...
Take Care of Your Podcast Listener with a Timewarp Your interview is too long. I mean, it’s waaaay longer than your normal interviews. This has happened for one of two reasons: You lost control of your guest and let them run rampant with your show (see episode...
