Send us a text Tom is the co-founder of Podcastpage , a platform that makes it easy for podcasters to create and customize their own websites. His mission is to help new podcasters navigate the intimidating world of website creation. With Podcastpage, podcasters can build websites for their shows in just a few minutes. It’s honestly pretty incredible how quick and easy it is to import your show and begin customizing your site. Podcastpage Features: Custom audio players Subscribe buttons Drag &am...
Feb 08, 2023•28 min
Send us a text Do you want to monetize your podcast? Have you been struggling to find the right platform and the right approach? With the rise of online marketplaces for podcasters it’s easier than ever to monetize your podcast. But with so many options available it can be hard to know where to start. In this episode, I will be discussing three online marketplaces that match brands with podcasters, helping make the process of monetizing your podcast easier and more successful. I will also be dis...
Feb 01, 2023•15 min
Send us a text As an Indie Podcaster, I regularly take a risk on paid advertising to grow this podcast, triggering a race-against-the-clock to beat the podcasting giants, uncover hidden opportunities and discover the best way to get in front of my ideal listeners. I think you should do the same. I’ve been experimenting with paid podcast advertising for the last 4 months, and my podcast downloads have grown by 65%. That’s actually why I recorded this episode. I want to see you get similar growth....
Jan 25, 2023•18 min
Send us a text Are you looking to start your own podcast but don't know where to begin? Marc Ronick has the answer! With 16 years of experience in the podcasting world, Marc has seen it all. From winning awards and being on the forefront of the industry to creating groundbreaking live streaming channels, Marc has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to podcasting. Currently, he runs a podcast production agency called iRonick Media , and is co-host of a brand new podcast called Podcast Phd . In ad...
Jan 18, 2023•40 min
Send us a text From behind the scenes to center stage, Travis Brown, the creator of Pod Decks, sets out to use the "lumpy envelope strategy" to gamify podcasting, only to find himself unexpectedly navigating the intimidating digital world of social media and surprising himself with the results. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How Pod Decks was accidentally created, and how it opened the door to new opportunities. 2. How to use social media to leverage a brand and help creators ...
Jan 11, 2023•53 min
Send us a text Are you ready to take the leap and book amazing podcast guests? In this episode, I’m outlining how I use Instagram to book podcast guests. In my opinion, the best way to book podcast guests is through Instagram. Now, you don’t just want to slide into someone's DM’s and cold pitch your show. That COULD work, but, for the best results, you need to put in work on the front end and be personable. This means engaging with your potential podcast guest’s content and slowly building a rel...
Jan 04, 2023•13 min
Send us a text Hope everyone has been enjoying the holidays. I hope you're taking some time to recharge, hang with friends and family, and tune out from work and your podcasting goals. You've gotta unplug sometimes so that when you plug back in you're ready to dominate. I don't have a new episode for you this week, but, I did want to recap 5 great episodes from 2022. From learning how to record studio-quality audio remotely, to understanding the importance of wearing headphones when recording, t...
Dec 28, 2022•6 min
Send us a text In this episode, I’m covering how to get the best home recording by creating a makeshift studio in your home. I realize not everyone has the money or space to build out a professional podcast studio, so we’re going to work with what you got! Surprisingly, there are a ton of places in your home where you can get really good sound, and they won’t cost you anything. My goal is to motivate you to create content and not worry about all the details, such as thinking you need a professio...
Dec 21, 2022•8 min
Send us a text This episode is about basic vs advanced editing and mixing for podcasts. I define basic editing and mixing as simply cutting off the beginning and end of the recording to create a defined start and end point, as well as doing a basic mix to clean up the audio and enhance the voices. To me, advanced editing and mixing is a more hands-on process that involves cleaning up mouth clicks, filler words, verbal ticks, false starts, removing background noise, adding in music, adjusting pac...
Dec 14, 2022•13 min
Send us a text The truth is, many podcasters don’t take the time to write Show Notes, but they’re missing out on a huge opportunity for increased Discoverability, boosted SEO, and a stronger connection with their audience. Show Notes are a great way to give listeners a home base to find more depth information about all your episodes, but how do you write them? In this episode, I’ll cover why Show Notes are important, how to write them, and I’ll even provide you with a free template to help you g...
Dec 07, 2022•16 min
Send us a text In this podcast episode, Nick Nalbach, a podcasting launch pro and founder of Nine-Five to Freedom, teaches us how to take control of our lives and journey to wealth and freedom by strategically crafting an effective podcast launch—eagerly building relationships and creating a powerful community along the way. "When you realize that you can be in control, then you can make those decisions. If you're in a season of life where you're hustling or if you're in a season of life where y...
Nov 30, 2022•53 min
Send us a text In this episode, I'm covering my favorite podcast, accessories. In addition to a mic, to really pull off a good podcast, you've got to have a few accessories in my mind, and these things are going to help you with your workflow and just ease the overall production. You never know when you might need something, and having a few additional tools can definitely help you along your podcasting journey. Before we get started, it is Thanksgiving week and I want to say thank you. Thank yo...
Nov 23, 2022•11 min
Send us a text Affiliate Marketing with Amazon is a great way to make money with your podcast. I’m an Amazon Associate and I make money every month by promoting products in my show notes, blog posts, social media channels, and in my YouTube video descriptions. Believe me, If I can do it, YOU can do it. In This Episode, You Will Learn The Following: How to make money from your podcast through affiliate marketing with Amazon How to get started with the Amazon Associates program The Amazon Influenc...
Nov 16, 2022•13 min
Send us a text This week, I'm talking about why wearing headphones is important when podcasting, and how you can choose the right pair for your needs. I see podcasters who don’t wear headphones when recording, and it drives me NUTS. If you or your guest aren’t wearing headphones while recording, the episode is at risk of having a lot of audio issues. In addition, hosts who don’t wear headphones are missing out on the opportunity to improve their style, sound, and approach. You can’t fix what you...
Nov 09, 2022•13 min
Send us a text Jonathan Lane is a music supervisor and the founder of Clearly Music . In this role, he licenses and places music in various podcasts and films. Some of his recent highlights include working on MGM’s Respect and House of Gucci, as well as Dear Media’s Back To The Beach , and Bone Mary Bury . In addition, he’s also Pod People's “go-to” music guy, for when they need to source music for podcasts. In this interview, he discusses the role of music in podcasts and how the use of podcast...
Nov 02, 2022•46 min
Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to connect your podcast microphone to your computer? If so, you’re not alone. At the simplest level, there are USB microphones, which plug right in. USB microphones sound pretty solid these days. But, if you’re a podcaster who's looking to level up their audio quality, you’re going to want to get an XLR microphone and an audio interface. In this episode, I'm breaking down my top 5 audio interfaces for podcasters. Episode Highlights: What is an audio inte...
Oct 26, 2022•15 min
Send us a text If you're thinking about starting a podcast, you've probably seen the Blue Yeti microphone recommended by a lot of Podcasters, YouTubers, and Influencers. But before you buy it, you should know that it's not really designed for podcasting, and honestly, it sounds like caca. There are much better options out there. In this episode, I'll tell you why the Blue Yeti sucks for podcasting. Reasons The Blue Yeti Sucks For Podcasting 1. Adjustable polar pattern knob that's confusing for p...
Oct 19, 2022•8 min
Send us a text To monetize your podcast from ad sales your podcast needs to be pulling in 20k downloads per episode, in a 30 day period. Those are huge numbers that are difficult to reach. If your show doesn't have that kind of reach, it's unlikely brands and businesses are going to want to advertise on your podcast, because it's not worth their time. Their message wont reach enough ears. Fortunately, there are a variety of other ways to make money from your podcast. That’s what I’m going to be ...
Oct 12, 2022•13 min
Send us a text In this episode, I’m chatting with Dylan Schmidt, founder of Digital Podcaster and Content Clips . With Digital Podcaster, Dylan teaches clients how to harness the power of podcasting to grow and sustain an audience. He does this through 1 on 1 coaching, and consulting. Content Clips is a digital agency for busy entrepreneurs who want to multiply their message. Content Clips will take your existing video content and create engaging clips that attract and engage your audience. Dyla...
Oct 05, 2022•57 min
Send us a text In this episode I’m covering the importance of transcribing your podcast, and how it can boost an episode's SEO. I explain where to get your transcription done, different transcription options, and various transcription pricing structures. Also, I’ll be giving you the skinny on how to get additional pieces of content from an episode's transcript. Episode Highlights: How transcription creates more accessibility How to repurpose transcription for blogs and social media Human generat...
Sep 28, 2022•10 min
Send us a text In this week's episode, I’m giving you 7 online tools that will make it easier for you to produce and market a weekly podcast. The idea is that you systematically incorporate these tools into your weekly production to get more out of each episode, at a fast rate. Take a little time on the front end to customize and build out templates with these tools, and then you’ll have yourself a well-oiled, automated, podcast machine. Tools Mentioned In The Episode Acuity Canva Headliner Buff...
Sep 21, 2022•13 min
Send us a text Clipped is all about helping you launch, grow and monetize your podcast. So, on the show this week, I’m talking about how to use podcast intro's and outro's to hook in your listeners and build more engagement. I give you my game plan for creating great intro's and outro's, what kind of information they should contain, and why they’re so important. I also cover why keeping your intro and outro on the shorter side creates a better listening environment. “If you can't get your intro ...
Sep 14, 2022•18 min
Send us a text On the show this week, I share how to get featured on Apple Podcasts, whether your show is brand new or already has a following. I outline my lessons learned from submitting Clipped to Apple Podcasts and I outline what I plan to do next time to have a better chance of being featured. I’m also diving into how top-quality podcast artwork can encourage the Apple Podcast team to select your podcast for a feature. Click below to submit your podcast for a feature on Apple Podcasts: http...
Sep 07, 2022•13 min
Send us a text This week on Clipped, I’m diving into the good, the bad, and the ugly of Descript . Mostly the good! Descript removes the technical aspect of podcast editing. It works via transcription. You upload your audio file and Descript transcribes it. To edit your audio you simply delete text from the transcript. Whatever words you cut, cuts that coinciding audio. Pretty cool! Editing is just the beginning. Descript is essentially a fully functional DAW . You can record, edit and mix with ...
Aug 31, 2022•22 min
Send us a text This week on Clipped, I dive into what a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is and why it’s an essential part of editing your podcast. I cover the top six DAWs for podcasters and what I like about each one. In addition, I also highlight why it’s vital to put in the hard work necessary to learn how to use your DAW to its full potential. “Regardless of where you record, you're going to have to learn a DAW.” - Eric Montgomery “A DAW is where all the magic takes place.” - Eric Montgomery...
Aug 24, 2022•20 min
Send us a text This week on CLIPPED, I welcome Evan Phillips to share his journey from mountain climber and guide on Denali, Alaska, to gigging musician, then to podcast host and producer. Evan describes his podcast production setup and his personal philosophy behind the craft of editing and mixing audio. We finish off by discussing where Evan thinks the podcasting industry is headed, some of the podcasts Evan listens to and loves, and Evan’s exciting new project with the Anchorage Daily News. E...
Aug 17, 2022•30 min
Send us a text Getting studio quality audio and video remotely used to require expensive equipment and a lot of technical knowledge. Today, it’s easier than ever with Riverside.fm. Gone are the days of the grainy videos and garbled audio files that Zoom produces. It’s time to ditch Zoom, and harness the power of a proffesional online recording studio, one that was built specifically for podcasters. Riverside.fm is accessed through Google Chrome . It’s super easy to use and records HD video (up t...
Aug 10, 2022•14 min
Send us a text This week I’m recording using the Zoom H6 so you can get a feel for what it sounds like when paired with a dynamic microphone. The Zoom H6 is the quintessential podcast recorder and is used by top podcasters everywhere. In this episode, I explore its features and break down why it’s such a great choice for podcasters who like to record via hardware, or with hands-on equipment, rather than recording digitally. I record both ways, BUT, pushing buttons and physically changing setting...
Aug 03, 2022•15 min
Send us a text In this episode I’m covering how to get the best home recording by creating a makeshift studio in your home. I realize not everyone has the money or space to build out a professional podcast studio, so we’re going to work with what you got! Surprisingly, there are a ton of places in your home where you can get a really good sound, and they won’t cost you anything. My goal is to motivate you to create content and not worry about all the details, such as thinking you need a professi...
Jul 27, 2022•8 min
Send us a text Apple Podcasts is the biggest podcast directory on the planet. Some people may disagree with this and say that Spotify is the #1 directory, but the data I’ve seen points to Apple. With that being the case, it’s important to drive current and potential listeners to Apple Podcasts to listen to your show. In this episode I’m going to be talking about some free tools that Apple Podcasts provides that will help you boost your content with custom social media assets and links. These too...
Jul 24, 2022•10 min
