by Tim | Apr 17, 2018
Here are the top signs you’ve gotten lazy Time for a reality check – have you become a lazy podcaster? Are you phoning it in? Are you making bad decisions and blaming it on your busy-ness or (even worse) justifying it under the guise of ‘efficiency’. It...
by Tim | Apr 3, 2018
Steal this radio biz technique Hey you. Yeah, you. I’m talking to you. If you’ve listened to my podcast before then you know that I’m always talking to you. Just you. Wanna know why? If you want to build a better relationship with your listener, you need to be talking...
by Tim | Feb 6, 2018
The Perfect Podcast Doesn’t Exist Hands up if your podcast is perfect. If your hand is up then you are either being a smart ass, totally delusional or both. Nobody’s podcast is perfect – me included. And, that’s okay. In this episode of the Just the Tip, I...
by Tim | Nov 14, 2017
Who’s Driving Your Podcast Bus? Imagine a car with two steering wheels and two sets of pedals. Wouldn’t that be fun? The answer is no. You’d be dead. If you host a podcast with more than one person or you have guests on your show then your podcast is in...
by Tim | Oct 3, 2017
Don’t you hate it when someone get’s your name wrong? Introductions can ruin a first impression not only for the introducer but also for the introducee. And when you’re hosting a podcast, introducing your guest wrong doesn’t look good on you and it certainly isn’t...
by Tim | Sep 19, 2017
Why Your Call to Action is a Service to Your Listener Awkward good-byes are the worst. Am I going in for a hug? How about a kiss? Or my fist-bump hits your high-five and suddenly you’re gear-shifting me like you’re driving a big rig. Don’t let your goodbyes be awkward...
by Tim | Nov 8, 2016
How Habits Lead to Consistency in Performance Whether you call them superstitions, rituals or just old habits; when you do the same thing before an event, it becomes part of that event. And, when you skip it – bad things happen. No, this is not like one of those...
by Tim | Sep 13, 2016
Drop the Ego and Connect with Your Listener I say listener instead of listeners – all the time. Maybe you thought I misspoke or , I clipped an ‘s’ in editing. Nope. I did it with pure intention and I think you should too. I’ve been doing this for years. I do it...
by Tim | Sep 6, 2016
How To Avoid Failing Before You Start It’s all in the lead up. Great athletes know this. Successful business people know this. And you, fine podcaster, should know it too. Having a good pre-record routine is the key to setting yourself (and your show) up for success....
by Tim | Aug 30, 2016
Why You Need to Share More with Your Listeners It’s time to stop being a disembodied voice and open up to your podcast audience. Jump on the sharing train and let your listeners get to know you a little. Think about your favorite podcasters. What do you know about...
by Tim | Jul 26, 2016
If you have guests on your show – are you stealing their spotlight? Are you treating your show like it’s a ventriloquist act where you ask and answer the questions while your willing expert sits mutely by? You might have fallen into the Ask-Answer-Ask trap. I...
by Tim | Jul 5, 2016
Tell us About Yourself is NOT a Question Don’t be fooled by the podcast gurus who love to throw this out as a way to start the show. “Tell us about yourself” is not a question and it’s definitely no way to start an interview! Look, I’m not calling anyone out here...
by Tim | Jun 28, 2016
Using the Power of Silence in Podcasts It takes balls. Really. It’s not easy to shut up during your podcast. But, if you can pull it off – your fans will love you for it. As a host you feel responsible for filling the show up. You worry that the second you’re...
by Tim | Jun 21, 2016
It doesn’t matter if you’re a squeaker or a rumbler, this one little trick will take your voice down a notch. And, reduce the strain on your vocal cords. In my last podcast, I gave you a vocal workout that will help you develop a killer voice over time…but I...
by Tim | Jun 14, 2016
A Workout for Your Podcasting Voice We weren’t all born with deep booming voices but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of what we have. So, in this episode, I’m giving you my podcasting voice workout. Are you ready to pump it up? Read this now and do what I say...
by Tim | May 31, 2016
Mastering Open Ended Questions How do you feel about open ended questions? If you said you don’t care about them then stand by because I’m about to make them your best friend. Let’s start by clarifying what an open ended question is. It’s the opposite of a close ended...
by Tim | May 17, 2016
Kill the Encouragement This is a bad habit that a lot (and I mean a lot) of podcasters have. The regularly interject with uh-huhs and yeahs when their guest or co-host is speaking. You may think that you’re being encouraging but you’re just being annoying. As you...
by Tim | May 10, 2016
Let me tell you what I’m going to tell you before I tell you. Are you using this technique? Cut it out! It’s a total disregard of your listener’s valuable time and totally unnecessary. I can hear the haters/disagreements/arguments already. Look, I know someone told...
by Tim | May 3, 2016
Should You Script Your Podcast To script or not to script your podcast. It’s quite a complicated question and the answer is unavoidably ‘depends’ and ‘yes and no.’ Confused? In this podcast, I’ll go over exactly what it depends on and how to figure out how much yes...
by Tim | Apr 19, 2016
Reset Your Podcast The reset. It’s a classic tool of the broadcasting trade. There’s no reason podcasters can’t use it too. It’s a simple way to grab hold of your show’s reigns and get things on track again. It’s a simple ‘you are here’ of your podcast. Plus, it’s a...
by Tim | Apr 12, 2016
Smile When You Podcast What does your face look like when you podcast? Yes, it does matter even if you aren’t doing a video podcast. Why? Because we can hear your smile. This is a note that almost every broadcaster has heard in their life (especially if they work the...
by Tim | Mar 29, 2016
Should you sit or stand when recording your podcast? It’s time to podcast – so, let’s get comfortable. Have a seat. Plant your butt in the chair and relax. Feel better? Great. Now perform – you’re on. Wait. This isn’t meditation. Can you imagine Adele or...
by Tim | Mar 22, 2016
The Best and Easiest Way to Improve Your Podcast So often we get caught up in the process of creating our podcast – finding a guest, writing show descriptions and marketing it. Then, we track our downloads, analyze the numbers and make sure our artwork is...
by Tim | Mar 22, 2016
Are Lazy Mistakes Making You Sound Amateur? With all the things you have to do to in order to publish your podcast, you might think you can be forgiven for make a few little mistakes. In some cases, yes but when it comes to the important details – no. I’m sorry....
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