Insights Episodes
January 29, 2020
Why Would People Listen to You?
Your podcast is a gift. The question is are you a person who buys people a gift card (which screams "not very personal, not much thinking put into the gift) vs a personalized gift that shows you really know what the person wants. So Why...
Insights
January 22, 2020
How Long Does it Take to Grow Your Podcast Audience?
I can handle this topic a couple of different ways. I could tell you what you want to hear and say you can grow your audience in about six weeks (and a lot of you would take out your credit card). You might go to , and say, "Let's do one of...
Strategies Insights
January 08, 2020
Why You NEED to Know Your Audience
I have an extreme situation. My neighbor's mother died today. She was 96 and it wasn't a surprise. Still, as I don't really know my audience I don't know how to react. Do I say Everything is going to be fine? Your mother is now in heaven......
Strategies Insights
December 18, 2019
I'm Nervous About Trying Something New
You are thinking of changing the format or going "outside the box" of your typical topics, and you're nervous. While it can help to get feedback from other podcasters, or your friends, but the BEST place to get feedback from is your AUDIENCE. ...
Insights Strategies
November 20, 2019
Getting Your Content Should Be Simple
I had someone ask me about publishing a "preview" of a show and then putting the "full" version of the website (but not have the full version go to Apple, Google, etc). There are tools at Libsyn.com (use the coupon code sopfree for a free month) to...
Insights
October 02, 2019
I NEED A BREAK!
, I mentioned how you shouldn't take a break. With this in mind, I realize that "life happens" and you can't put things like your family or your job, or your health on the back burner so something has to go (and that something is your podcast)....
Insights
September 25, 2019
Should I Take a Holiday Break with My Podcast?
There are holidays throughout the year especially towards the end of the year. Some questions you might ask is: Is your audience taking a break from driving to work? Are they not grocery shopping/walking the dog? Are they traveling over the holidays...
Insights
September 11, 2019
The Courage to Press Record
You have everything you need (name, equipment, etc) and still can't press record. Today I've got some steps to help you overcome your fears with just a little practice.
Insights
September 04, 2019
I Want To Start Multiple Podcasts
Podcasts are a lot like children. They take up a lot of time. They're kind of expensive and you learn a lot of insights by having one. There are times when I run across people who want to launch six podcasts starting next month. In my head (because...
Insights
August 28, 2019
The Worst Way To Start Your Episode II
When people find your show and like it they will download a lot of your old episodes. I did this recently and found a podcast that I should have loved. I pressed start on the latest episode and was greeted with a pre-recorded advertisement....
Insights
August 21, 2019
The Worst Way To Start Your Episodes
I found a show name Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks. I love it. Do you know what I did? I downloaded all of his episodes (64 at the moment) and consumed them all. However, some of these are from a long time ago. In case he started off with a...
Insights
August 07, 2019
Is It Too Late to Start a Podcast?
Today I share my thoughts and some facts on why it's not too late to start a podcast ( or write a diet book, or become an actor, musician, etc). See for full notes
Insights Planning
July 31, 2019
Your Podcast is A Recipe Not a Statue
There are times when we can overthink things. You always want to do your best and get input from your target audience. You want to know what they want. There may be decisions that just you just can't come to a conclusion. You could do more...
Insights
July 17, 2019
How to Measure Podcast Growth via Downloads
As a support person for a podcasting company (Libsyn.com) I have people contact me who are looking at their daily, weekly, and monthly stats and in some cases, they panic. If the numbers go up, they don't believe they are real listeners If the numbers...
Strategies Insights
July 10, 2019
The Most Successful Podcasts Do This With Their Ho-Hosts
You've decided that you want to do a podcast with a co-host. That's great. Some people feel having a co-host makes podcasting easier because it's not just you talking into a wall. But there are some things you might want to think consider. Number one,...
Strategies Insights Business