Creator Pep Talk
Know What Score You Are Keeping (PPT 037)
What metrics are you using to gauge success for your podcasts? Is it really about listener engagement or cash from sponsorships?
Read MoreAre You Talking To Your True Target Audience? (PPT 036)
As you get started in podcasting, you may think you are talking to yourself, and you just might be. But when do you determine if you are podcasting to a real target audience or just as an excuse for talking to yourself?
Read MoreSeparate Your Podcast Spending (PPT 035)
Whether podcasting for business or as a hobby, you need to have a handle on your podcast-related spending.
Read MoreYour Listeners, Fans, And Haters Are Real People (PPT 034)
Unless your podcast is just for a proof of concept, you need real people to become listeners of your podcast. That means producing a podcast for real people to listen to.
Read MoreYour Podcast Needs A Home (PPT 033)
It is nearly impossible to get someone to subscribe to your podcast by simply saying find it on your favorite podcatcher. Your podcast needs a website home to direct subscribers to the exact locations.
Read MoreKnow Why Your Podcast Exists (PPT 032)
Your podcast does not take a timeslot on broadcast television without literally has to fill that time with something. So why are people going to take the time to listen to your podcast?
Read MoreAll The Advice In The World Won’t Fix The Problems You Know You Have (PPT 031)
Stop using the excuse of asking for help to stall. You should take action on whatever issues you seem to be having and be okay with doing it your way.
Read MoreRecord Every Idea In The Moment, Evaluate Them Later (PPT 030)
In order to have a bank of good ideas for topics for your podcast, you need a bank of ideas. Find a way to record every idea you have with no worries about their viability. You can determine that later.
Read MoreYour Mom Is (Probably) Not Your Target Audience (PPT 029)
Having your family and friends as a support system is awesome. But these people who love you unconditionally may not be the same type of people you are looking to reach with your podcast, and their support may bring less progress than you initially believe.
Read MoreKeep Your Podcast Run Time Consistent…For Your Sporadic Listeners (PPT 028)
Much of the podcast advice from the early days of syncing with iTunes is no longer valid, and just bad advice in general. In this episode, I flip-flop on a piece of advice that I always hated, and suggest you implement it for the reasons given.
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