Remote recording for interviews and the like has always been a bit tricky and the platforms that provide recording of this type are always trying to improve. 2022 brings us a lot of contenders for the title of "best remote recording platform." This episode is a handful of recordings of me and my right-hand audio-man, Aaron as we test out the top 11 platforms. You're going to hear about... Boomcaster Cast Cleanfeed Clearcast Iris Remotely Riverside Squadcast Welder Zencastr Zoom And we also tried...
Apr 12, 2022•46 min•Ep. 162
I have LONG wanted a Podcast Newsletter that provides content for me — an INDEPENDENT PODCASTER. I mean, it's OK to have industry news about who moved from what bigwig company to another biggerwig company in a higher profile industry-speak position... no problem there. But it's not relevant to me at all. So I've created an Indie Podcast Newsletter FOR Indie Podcasters, BY an Indie Podcaster. Abraham Lincoln would have said something like that if he were a podcaster. I'm calling it "Podawan" (hat...
Mar 11, 2022•2 min
Daniel J. Lewis has been building authority in the podcasting space since 2010. That’s when the very first episode of his show (a podcast about podcasting) “The Audacity to Podcast.” You can hear it here . Daniel has already been podcasting for about three years when I first came across his content and I can’t express the number of ways he’s helped me personally, both through his content and via personal email interactions we’ve had together. He’s a regular guy who is as genuine in real life as ...
Mar 01, 2022•53 min•Ep. 161
How successful can a niche podcast be? The answer likely depends on the niche. For example, back on episode 154 of this podcast Glenn Hebert, the personality and power behind The Horse Radio Network said this about his niche: ”(Annually) We are well into five figures, and you know, in our niche, we’ll probably never get to six figures. I don’t see us ever doing that.” But his comments are about an expensive and specific niche, horses. What about if the niche in question is broader but very popul...
Feb 22, 2022•50 min•Ep. 160
Do you EVER have issues coming up with new topics to cover on your podcast? If not, it’s only a matter of time. Every podcaster runs into the issue eventually - asking the question, “What ELSE am I going to talk about on my podcast?” It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or if you’ve been podcasting for a long time. It WILL happen to you. What then? How are you going to move forward and continue to serve your audience? I’ve got a content development exercise you’re going to LOVE! On this...
Feb 15, 2022•10 min•Ep. 159
Every podcaster is looking for ways to grow her audience. Why? Hopefully, it's for reasons bigger than our own ego ( if it's not, please — STOP podcasting right now ). The best reason to work toward podcast audience growth is to better serve those who find our show interesting and or helpful . I know you agree with me, right? Scott Johnson is a guy who does that through a couple of podcasts, but the one we focus on in this conversation is what he calls his "passion project" — " What was that lik...
Dec 07, 2021•46 min•Ep. 158
For the first time ever , podcast show notes display almost the SAME in all podcasting apps (thanks Apple). That brings up the question... what ARE show notes anyway? And how can I best use them? On this episode of Podcastification, I'm going to explain what show notes are, what they should contain, and how to create and use them in the MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS. Keep reading. What ARE show notes? There are differing opinions or definitions out there for the term "show notes." Some people feel like it...
Nov 23, 2021•35 min•Ep. 157
If you feel you don't know enough about the topics you want to podcast about, you are in good company Maria Failla began her podcast, Bloom & Grow Radio because she DIDN'T know enough about how to care for her plants and saw it as a great opportunity to talk to experts who did. And by the way, isn't that a GREAT name for a podcast? It comes from a line in Maria's favorite song from the musical, "The Sound of Music" - Edelweiss . I was eager to talk with Maria about her journey because as a c...
Nov 09, 2021•52 min•Ep. 156
Subscribe Is Gone (on Apple only, so far) Podcast tech is changing all the time, so we shouldn't be surprised when Apple makes a change (unannounced, as is often the case). What's the latest change? Apple's newest version of the iOS app (14.5 update) is now MISSING the "Subscribe" button. It also has no "Follow" button (which we've previously thought was coming). What users will see now when they click into a podcast they are considering is a button that says "Latest Episode." When they click th...
Sep 03, 2021•11 min•Ep. 155
Glenn Hebert... is one of those guys who saw the value and power of podcasting early on. His " Horse Radio Network " has been in the podcasting game for a long, long time as a result. I wanted to chat with Glenn about monetization because he's done it well — he and his wife both work full-time for their little media company and have recurring sponsorships for their shows that are long-standing. How does that kind of thing happen? That's what I wanted to know. Glenn is quick to point out that his...
May 11, 2021•40 min•Ep. 154
Can you see the opportunities that exist in your niche? If so, you'll gain further insight from listening to this episode. If not, you'll REALLY benefit from listening. Andrew Allemann seems to have a knack for noticing the opportunities, taking action on them quickly, and making the most of being first to meet the need the opportunity represents. In this episode Andrew shares... When he started his first business ventures (in college) The lessons he learned from working for a corporation How he...
Apr 13, 2021•44 min•Ep. 153
Podcasting success comes in all shapes and sizes... and in any niche area you can think of. This episode is a case-study of sorts and focuses on a very specific niche podcast and the impact its had on it's creator — Mark Goldman. Mark is an accountant, and a recruiter for the accounting industry. His businesses help others succeed in the accounting field and help companies in need of a good accountant, find one. So why did Mark think it was a good idea to start a podcast for the recruitment side...
Apr 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 152
It's not every day you get to have a "Podcast Hall of Fame" inductee on your podcast. But it's fun when it happens! In this case, it's because Dave Jackson is such a fun guy. He's known as "The Podcast Coach" and has earned the title since he's been podcasting since way back in 2005 and has published more podcasts of his own than most people have lived. OK, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but not much of one. Podcast Monetization Is THE Topic This episode, Dave and I are talking about how to mo...
Mar 30, 2021•31 min•Ep. 151
Get Into Jeremy's Podcast Marketing Course ASAP before it fills up! (Affiliate link) No doubt, marketing and promotion of your podcast, with a goal toward growing your audience with the RIGHT listeners, is a very difficult task. I know because I get questions about it from clients all the time. Are you struggling with the same issues? Dollars to donuts you are… Jeremy Enns has made a study of successful podcasters VS not-so-successful podcasters and he’s found a handful of things those on the pl...
Mar 23, 2021•46 min•Ep. 150
Podcast monetization may be in your future. Even if you have a relatively small show. Really. How it is possible? By using a friction-free platform that enables you to simply produce bonus content that is available to paid-members-only. Sound like a pipe dream? It’s not. My guest on this episode, Jason Sew Hoy is leading a team that has created Supercast — THE WAY (in my humble opinion) for podcasters to build a membership by giving their audience more of what they already love: audio. In this c...
Mar 16, 2021•36 min•Ep. 149
Watering My Wife's Plants She asked me to SATURATE some of them... what does that mean? It means entirely soak them... cover them... overwhelm them with water! This episode is about THAT, for your podcast. Here are some of the best ways to do it Syndication (platforms) - my list of "how to" instructions: https://podcastfasttrack.com/podcast-directories-2018-2019-get-submitted/ This is Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, etc. - use my list above to get your show on all the platforms you can! Social...
Mar 09, 2021•25 min•Ep. 148
Before we get into STEP 4 can I remind you that these steps will do no good unless you dedicate yourself to applying them? You are doing that, right? If not - are you planning a way to make it happen in the near future? Nothing could impact the long-term success of your podcast like nailing this. STEP FOUR: Consistency / Frequency I can't think of anything more consistent than TIME itself, can you? It ticks away, second after second, never stopping, never relenting. It's why age is a thing. It's...
Feb 23, 2021•11 min•Ep. 147
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ I hope you're putting these steps into action... I know you're busy. I know you have other commitments. If that's the case, file this away and get back to it. But this stuff is important for the longevity and audience building of your podcast. We've already covered the first two steps - (1) Notice / Awareness and (2) Quality / Helpfulness . Now it's time for the 3rd phase - Originality / Appeal In my view, we are right at the tail end of the "interview-someone-famou...
Jan 18, 2021•14 min•Ep. 146
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ AFFILIATE offer for this episode: CAPTIVATE OK, you're working that "awareness" piece from the last installment , right? Be sure you go back and start there if you're not. It's time for STEP TWO of my Niche Domination Formula. Here it is: Quality / Helpfulness This one is best illustrated by talking about movies. There are only two reasons I can think of that people talk about particular movies. 1. It was really good 2. It was really bad And then in the middle are t...
Dec 30, 2020•15 min•Ep. 145
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ AFFILIATE OFFER MENTIONED: CAPTIVATE - get your free trial! If your podcast is going to be top in its niche, people have to know about it. Obvious, but true. And you don’t accomplish it by posting 10 Facebook posts per day saying, “Listen to my podcast! Listen to my podcast! Listen to my podcast!” Even if you include an audiogram. The awareness step requires what I’d refer to as “guerrilla promotion” techniques. Some involve social media, some don’t. 1 – Get biz car...
Dec 16, 2020•20 min•Ep. 144
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ There is a specific group of people you want to reach... people who are interested in the topics and themes you address. And there are other podcasts out there that present materials on the same topics. How can you ensure that your show is the TOPS in your niche? By employing the Podcast Niche Domination Formula consistently. Subscribe to Podcastification here!...
Dec 02, 2020•6 min•Ep. 143
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ How are you going to build the kind of engagement with your podcasting audience that generates true success? It's not through gimmicks or cutesy stuff. It's not through Casper Mattress commercials. There's only one way to do it. You have to build trust with them. And how do you do that? This episode explains it. Subscribe to Podcastification here!...
Nov 18, 2020•11 min•Ep. 142
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ Let's talk a bit about Joe Rogan... Joe is an American comedian, podcaster, actor, television host, and mixed martial arts commentator Joe is 53 years old (one month younger than yours truly) The Joe Rogan Experience is a talk-show / interview format (like most of the podcastosphere it seems) He's been publishing his podcast (and YouTube versions) for over 10.5 years He typically publishes 3 or more episodes per week > average episode length is just over 2 hours ...
Nov 03, 2020•11 min•Ep. 141
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ You’ll benefit from listening to this episode if you... You want to know how to compound the impact of your podcast over time Need help devising a strategy for your show that will work Are looking for motivation and method to your madness Albert Einstein reportedly said it. "Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world." What in the HECK is good old Al talking about — and what in the HECK does it have to do with podcasting? I'm gonna' splain it to you - on th...
Oct 16, 2020•12 min•Ep. 140
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ One of the most common things you'll hear podcasters ask is "How can I get more people to download my show?" That's an O.K. question... if you're into that sort of thing. OK, I'm being a bit snarky here... downloads ARE important for a number of reasons. But my guest on this episode is not so concerned about downloads because he's making bank in another way. From selling stuff to his guests. Casey Stubbs is a marketing guru (my words, he's to humble to admit it). He...
Sep 08, 2020•10 min•Ep. 139
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ Get your free 7 day trial of Squadcast at https://Squadcast.fm OR if you use my affiliate link here you can say “thanks” to me for making the introduction. ***************** Way back when I started podcasting — it was 2013 or so — I recognized very quickly that whoever could solve the problem of recording conversations over a distance and do so with high quality audio, would have a leg up on everyone else. I’m glad to know the two guys who did it. On this episode I ...
Aug 25, 2020•52 min•Ep. 138
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ Reasons this episode is for you... [2:40] How Mark Asquith’s blonde highlights led him into the entrepreneurial life [6:36] The “figure it out” mindset Mark has adopted, and he didn’t even know it [10:52] Why Mark came to believe that communication is a sellable skill [19:30] Mark’s first venture into podcasting in 2013 - about DC Comics [25:30] The many podcast related services Mark’s company provides [29:15] What Mark and his team saw missing in the podcast hostin...
Aug 20, 2020•46 min•Ep. 137
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ You’ll benefit from listening to this episode if you... >> Feel like you don't always fit in >> Have something to say that is important, but you don't know exactly how to say it >> Are looking for a way to use the gifts you've been given to help others >> Aren't afraid of exploring your talents and how they might be used to add value to the lives of others >> Are (finally) OK being the outsider and are willing to help other outsiders &g...
Jun 18, 2020•49 min•Ep. 136
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ You’ll benefit from listening to this episode if you... >> Wonder of podcasting is something you could do >> Have been trying to figure out how to attract sponsors (Please, don't. Try Ashley's approach instead). >> Are interested in serving others through a podcast and are more interested in relationships than revenue (at least at first). >> Have an area of expertise that you are passionate about that you can't help but share with the world. ...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 135
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ You’ll benefit from listening to this episode if you... >> Are eager to know what podcasting is and how it can benefit you personally >> Love hearing stories of everyday people who make a life for themselves they never dreamed possible >> Might want to start a podcast of your own someday >> Long to make genuine connections online >> Are trying to find "your people" >> Need a good podcast editor to take on your next podcast project...
Apr 29, 2020•56 min•Ep. 134
