132 Is Apple Podcast Subscriptions a Good Idea?

132 Is Apple Podcast Subscriptions a Good Idea?

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...
126 Rule #1: Make It Easy to Subscribe to Your Podcast

126 Rule #1: Make It Easy to Subscribe to Your Podcast

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...
024 – 5 Ways to Generate Podcast Topic Ideas

024 – 5 Ways to Generate Podcast Topic Ideas

How to Spark Inspiration When the Idea Well Runs Dry Whether you’re podcasting everyday or once a month, you may find yourself wonder what they heck you’re going to talk about next. Don’t panic. Even the pros go through this. What I’ve learned from some of the best...
023 Does Your Professional Intro Turn Off Listeners?

023 Does Your Professional Intro Turn Off Listeners?

One mistake many new podcasters make is that they 1) think they need a professionally produced intro and then 2) create an intro that doesn’t match their brand. Talk about a bad start! Look, I know a produced podcast intro can sound slick and sexy and it makes your...
018 Using the Power of Silence in Podcasts

018 Using the Power of Silence in Podcasts

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...