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?
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Thanks to Those Who Participated in This Month's Question
Kyle – The Intergalactic BoomBox – podcasting 2.0
Mark – History of North America – love of topic – working with son
Colby – The Guardians Ghost Podcast going solo, passion
Heather – Watching Netflix Without You and the Politics free Podcast enjoys time with brother, serving audience to get into a better mood, feedback
Dan – Coffee and Space – Loves having conversations
Scott – What Was That Like? https://whatwasthatlike.com/ – Zoom out and see your growth
Timothy – Create Art Podcast and Find a Podcast About – is leaving a legacy
Matt – Rogue Retirement Lounge – Loves the podcast
Brandon – Start 100K Podcast Feels his information is needed and doesn’t want people to feel stupid.
Things to Help with Podcast Motivation
Memorize a Positive Review
We all can recite the 1-star review we got about our show, but we can't remember a single positive review. I recently got a review in Apple Podcasts from Herodotus484 who said, “I've listened to all the podcasts geared towards podcasters & podcasting and this show is the best by far. Quality content, great pacing, and genial host make it time well spent every week. Bravo Dave!” (I was notified about this from My Podcast Reviews). I should mesmerize this and the next time I feel down, recite it.
For Those Who Don't Have Enough Time, Here Are Some Tips:
- More planning leads to less editing.
- Create Shorter Episodes
- Find More Sources For Content
What Keeps Me Going
Next month (April 4th) I will celebrate 17 years in podcasting. When I first started, I said, “I think podcasting will change the world.” As an educator, I saw the tremendous opportunity for communication and learning from each other. Sadly, while the opportunity to communicate is still there, these days I don't feel like people are interested in seeing another point of view. If I don't think like you (or vice versa) then the current culture ignores each other, or worse tries to cancel each other in a cage match to the death of recreational outrage.
Much like Tim, I see this as a longshot of immortality (which I realize makes me sound a bit ego-heavy). I spent myself in bankruptcy trying to have children and failed. I have great-nieces and nephews that I love dearly, but I dreamed of being a father growing up. As that boat has sailed, helping aspiring storytellers, entrepreneurs, educators, and entertainers launch their podcast into the world, is how I attempt to fill the dream of seeing something grow and flourish on their own.
When I help someone launch a show and later receive a “Because of My Podcast” story that not only helped the podcaster, but the audience member, as a teacher, when your student achieves their goal that you helped them achieve, it feels wonderful.
Question for April
Listen to hear this month's question of the month and then leave your answer at www.schoolofpodcastingcom/question
Where I Will Be
Utah Podcast Coalition April 21st
Podfest Multimedia Expo May 26-29 Orlando
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