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You Have Something To Say – ATR2100 Shock Mount – Lessons From Podcast Awards

Do you have something to say? I bet you do. All you need is the courage to podcast and once I show you how easy it is, you will be ready go. I found a cool piece of gear for people using the Audio Technica 2100 microphone (a shockmount / pop filter). We get you…

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What Inspires People To Tell a Friend?

According to Jacobs Media (in 2019) 70%+ of podcasts are discovered via word of mouth. With this in mind, I wanted to see what people are telling their friends and WHY.

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Getting Focused with Jeff Sanders

Welcome to episode 604 of the School of Podcasting Listen here Update on the PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB Mixer The last episode I explained how I had purchased at PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB Mixer. It’s not cheap ($499) but there is an AR8 that is $150 ($350) less. The problem I had was when I record…

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Three Tools To Boost Your Podcast Brand

Your brand is how your show is perceived. Perception is reality (so if you have the best podcast, but your artwork is done in crayon, your audio is horrible, you are hurting your podcasts’ brand). So today I have tips on making your episode one that gets your audience coming back. I also share three tools that you can use to boost your podcast brand. 

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Keeping To Your Publishing Schedule & Podcast Numbers

The holidays are upon us. How will you meet all those family obligations and still meet your publishing schedule? I’ve got a trick for you as I prepare to move to a new location. You can record multiple podcast episodes and then time release them so you can attend to your other holiday duties while…

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Three Things All Podcasters Start With

There are certain items that every podcaster has when they launch their podcast. Today I want to go over them and discuss their importance. 1. Control The GREAT thing about podcasting is the FREEDOM you have (compared to radio where you have a program director who tell you what to say, what to play, how…

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Behind the Mic: Avoiding Podfade By Identifying Your Why

Today we have a few topics. First, it’s a new year! Are you ready? I go through a list of things that you might want to make sure you have.

We talk about asking WHY to help you find additional motivation, and to TIME yourself so you can make informed decisions.

Lastly, some people are making bad decisions for their podcasts as a business, and I give some advice on what to watch out for.

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The Power of Meeting Your Audience Face to Face

Because of My Podcast – I Got to Go To The Largest Event in My Niche 2:05 Cale Nelson from hamradio360.com wanted to go to world’s largest Ham Radio event. He wanted to go but had these pesky things called kids that need silly things like food, clothes, and shelter. So this didn’t leave Cale…

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What If Podcasting Was A Sport? Have You Been To Training Camp?

Because of My Podcast: A Veteran Got a Home Robert Kerns produces the Living the Vet life. He had a mortgage specialist on his show. He was contacted by someone in another state (again, podcasting is global) and the mortgage specialist was able to get the listener in contact with another specialist and the veteran…

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Lessons and Observations from PodCon

I attended the first ever PodCon in Seattle this weekend. It was co-founded by Hank and John Green who are You tubers who have a successful Dear Hank and John show, Joseph Fink from Welcome to Nightvale, Justin and Travis McElroy (My brother, My brother and Me). I went to the opening ceremonies with close…

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Your Podcast Website

Last week we talk about media hosts, this week we are talking about your Web Host, and what to do if you hate yours. (download episode) Sponsor: Podcast Movement I am so looking forward to Podcast Movement. This is the largest Podcast Event that is solely geared toward podcasting. Being face to face with people…

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What Keeps You Going When Your Podcast Isn’t Growing?

The excitement of starting a podcast can really fuel podcasters. You stats to start to grow, but eventually, they may level off. What keeps you going when your podcast isn’t growing? What fuels your podcast motivation? Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people…

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