by Tim | Jul 27, 2021
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...
by Tim | Jul 13, 2021
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...
by Tim | Jun 29, 2021
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...
by Tim | Jun 15, 2021
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...
by Tim | Jun 1, 2021
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...
by Tim | May 18, 2021
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...
by Tim | May 4, 2021
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...
by Tim | Apr 20, 2021
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...
by Tim | Apr 6, 2021
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...
by Tim | Mar 23, 2021
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...
by Tim | Mar 9, 2021
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...
by Tim | Feb 23, 2021
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...
by Tim | Feb 9, 2021
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. ...
by Tim | Jan 26, 2021
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. ...
by Tim | Jan 12, 2021
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....
by Tim | Dec 29, 2020
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...
by Tim | Dec 15, 2020
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...
by Tim | Dec 1, 2020
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...
by Tim | Nov 17, 2020
What are podcast show notes and why do you need them? Are you phoning it in when it comes to your show notes? Stop! Don’t underestimate the value of podcast show notes. They’re not just something you ‘have’ to fill in when you upload! If you’ve ever listened to my...
by Tim | Nov 3, 2020
Where you Should put your Energy when Starting a Podcast Where do new podcasters waste their energy and where should they put their energy when starting a podcast? This excellent question was sent in by podcaster, Andrew Petty of Andrew Petty is Dying. Thanks for...
by Tim | Oct 20, 2020
How to Deal with Podcast Growing Pains Your audience loves you. They just can’t get enough. They want more and more content from you. It’s a good problem to have, but make no mistake it can still be a problem. “Even podcasters that are doing well still need help!”...
by Tim | Oct 6, 2020
You Recorded Your Podcast with the Wrong Mic or Forgot to Turn it On? Do this. You record an awesome interview, an enlightened conversation with your co-host, or you nail a solo episode only to discover that you sound like crap. Your mic wasn’t on and the computer...
by Tim | Sep 22, 2020
You may be inadvertently doing a bait and switch Nobody likes to be duped. It’s no fun being let down. Everyone wants to get what they came for. So, are you disappointing your listeners by not living up to your own hype? Have you heard the term catfishing? It’s that...
by Tim | Sep 8, 2020
The Dos and Don’ts of Making Money From Your Podcast So, you want to be a podcast millionaire. You want a show so popular that advertisers will lob money bags at you non-stop. You have two choices, keep dreaming or listen up for a reality check. There are two ways...
by Tim | Aug 25, 2020
Every Podcaster Dreams of Monetizing. Here’s how to do it if you Have a Business Here’s a newsflash – creating a podcast costs time and often, money. It won’t take long before you start thinking, ‘I need to make some money here…’ If I had a dollar for every time...
by Tim | Aug 11, 2020
Are you still producing one podcast at a time? Stop the madness! Bulk producing can save you time and make your podcast more consistent. If you’ve never heard of bulk producing before, it’s simply creating your podcast in groups instead of one at a time. You...
by Tim | Jul 28, 2020
What Time Should You Record Your Podcast? Do you ‘bang out’ your podcasts? Don’t be proud of it. It’s not a good thing. Banging out a podcast puts your performance as a podcaster at risk and it does not serve your listener. Remember, your listeners, the whole reason...
by Tim | Jul 14, 2020
How a little planning makes a big difference to your audience We’d won gold at the Music Festival but as we listened to the review of our performance, I was mortified. The memory of that moment still mortifies me to this day. (Click play to hear what almost cost me my...
by Tim | Jun 30, 2020
4 Types of Stories that Help You Connect with Your Listener Are you shoving facts and figures down your listener’s throat? Are you blathering on about yourself and failing to make a connection? Stories to the rescue! In my last episode I explained why...
by Tim | Jun 16, 2020
The scientific and not so scientific benefits of storytelling Gather round the campfire, podcasters, I have an f-bomb laced story for you. Be honest, when you read that sentence, did you actually picture a campfire? Of course you did, you’re human. And, that’s what...
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