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Practical Podcast Tips

Eric & Amber Beelswww.practicalpodcasttips.com
Looking for effective, simple and practical podcast tips? Are you just getting started with podcasting and not sure where to begin? Eric & Amber both give advice on helping you become a better podcaster using short, bite sized episodes. Podcasting can get challenging and exhausting, so doing what you can to make your time more efficient is one of the keys to maintaining your successful podcast. Stay consistent, stay effective, and grow your podcast! New episodes released every Tuesday & Thursday!
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Episodes

Having a Business Podcast

Being a business owner can be rough. Podcasting is a great tool to help you grow your business. Amber talks about why you should have a podcast for your business and what you should talk about. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Jun 28, 202210 min

Is my PODCAST doing WELL?

How do I know if my podcast is doing well? How can I compare myself to other's download/listens-Let's talk about that! In this episode Amber goes into how to gauge how your podcast is doing. Here is the article that she referenced! The Podcast Host (00:00) - Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!...

Jun 23, 202210 min

EDITING Software for PODCASTING

There are so many editing softwares out there, which one should you use? Amber talk about which ones to consider on this episode. This episode goes into the different editing softwares that are available to you whether you own a PC, Mac, or a tablet. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Jun 16, 202211 min

What do those MICROPHONE symbols MEAN?

Ever wondered what the weird symbol means on your microphone? It actually plays a very important role in how you use your microphone, and some microphones, like the Blue Yeti, have multiple options. So, which do you pick? In this episode, Eric covers this and uses the Blue Yeti as reference, since this is a very common microphone with multiples of these symbols. The meaning and context should be the same for any microphone though. Listen in to learn what they mean! Did you find this episode help...

Jun 15, 202210 min

How Generating INCOME from Your PODCAST Works

How DOES generating income from your podcast actually work? I recently broke this down on Reddit, and so I wanted to make an episode talking about what this can look like. There are lots of different ways to generate revenue from your podcast, but in this episode I wanted to talk specifically on the list building aspect of it. Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/LeadGeneration/comments/umpnlm/podcast_as_a_lead_gen_tool/ Also, you might find Amber's episode on this topic interesting as well. Li...

Jun 09, 20228 min

I need IDEAS for my PODCAST

I need ideas for my podcast?! No, not me, but maybe you do! In this episode, I (Eric) talk about some of my methods for creating and developing episode ideas, and some brainstorming techniques. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Jun 02, 20227 min

Perfection is NOT Necessary

There are a lot of components that go into starting and having a podcast. You may feel like you have to have everything planned before you start. Amber talks about this mindset. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

May 31, 20227 min

How to Record CONSISTENTLY

Having a weekly podcast can seem overwhelming when there are 52 weeks in a year. In this episode, Amber talks about how you can handle this and not go insane! Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

May 26, 202213 min

How to RECORD to make editing EASIER

Learn how to record your podcast episodes so that your post production is easier. Amber gives some easy tips so that you or your editor have an easier time editing your episodes. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

May 24, 20229 min

How to REMOVE HUM from a recording

Last episode, Eric talked about identifying some hums and tones. But what if re-recording isn't an option for you? Is it possible to remove that hum or tone? Eric talks about some ways to remove that hum and tone! P.S. Could you hear the tone in this episode? Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!...

May 20, 20229 min

What's causing that HUM?!

Is there a hum that's driving you crazy? In this episode, Eric talks about some of the possible causes for humming or strange tones. There could be any number of issues, so check out this episode as Eric walks you through some of the troubleshooting process of figuring out what causes hums and other strange noises. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!...

May 17, 20227 min

Edit YOURSELF, or HIRE out?

Should you edit your own podcast? Do you even need editing? In this episode Amber talk about how to know if you need editing, and where to go from there! Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

May 12, 20228 min

Software to MONETIZE Your Podcast

There's some different options out there for monetizing your podcasts with DAI (Dynamic Ad Insertion), but which ones should you use? In this episode, Eric talks about a few of them, as well as a highly recommended one. Listen in to find out! How to Use PodAds Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!...

May 10, 202214 min

Lead Generation with Podcasting

Monetizing your podcast can be tricky and confusing. In this episode we talk about another way to monetize your podcast-lead generation. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Apr 28, 20229 min

VIDEO Podcasts and the POWER Behind them

Anchor.fm recently enabled video podcasts directly within the app! This is huge for the podcasting industry, and I think it's a big change my start happening with podcast apps. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Apr 26, 202211 min

Should I UPLOAD my podcast to YOUTUBE?

I hate being on camera! Why would I upload an audio podcast to a video platform? Sound like you? Amber talks about uploading podcasts onto YouTube. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Apr 21, 20227 min

Is the PODCASTING world TOO saturated?

There are so many podcasts out there! Is it even worth trying to create my own? How will I stand out from the crowd? Let's talk about it. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Apr 19, 20226 min

What MAKES a GOOD song for your PODCAST?

What should you listen for when picking a song for your podcast? There's so many to choose from, how do you pick? Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Apr 14, 20226 min

WHERE do I UPLOAD my podcast?

Do you upload directly to Apple? Does Apple cost money now? Find out in this episode Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Apr 12, 20226 min

Are YOU a POSITIVE thinker?

We tend to be negative creatures at times. Are you thinking positively? Eric talks about the why it's important to think positively. Link to my Daily Planner Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Apr 07, 20227 min

You DON'T sound as BAD as you THINK

Are you struggling with the sound of your voice? You're not alone. Eric talks about this, and even goes into a bit of the psychology on why we often don't like the sound of our own voice, and some ways to overcome this hurdle. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Apr 05, 20227 min

Sounding INCREDIBLE on ZERO budget

Do you need to spend a lot of money on a microphone? Maybe you do, maybe not. Eric talks about this in this episode, and shows some cool tips on sounding fantastic with zero budget. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Mar 31, 20228 min

Smile!

Do you want to step up your podcast episodes and engage your audience? This tip will help you sound more authentic and give you the confidence to sound great while recording. Amber goes into this tip and more! Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Mar 29, 20225 min

Should I RELEASE now?

Have you ever wondered what day of the week is best to post your podcast episodes? Should you post on weekends or weekdays? And what time of day should you be posting? Amber addresses this and more in this episode. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Mar 24, 20225 min

The EASIEST way to BALANCE your audio

There's some different ways to balance audio, but what's really the best way? Eric talks about a really cool and easy way to balance your audio out. The Levelator Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Mar 22, 20226 min

Music to my Ears

What makes a good song? Where do you go to find good songs? There's many places out there, from Premium Beat, to Audio Jungle. Also, what about licensing? Are they all the same? Amber goes into this and talks about using non-copyrighted songs. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Mar 17, 20228 min

A huge MISTAKE when advertising on YOUR podcast

Eric talks about advertising on your podcast, and discusses a common mistake he sees a lot. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Mar 15, 20224 min

Do I need a MISSION STATEMENT?

In this episode Eric talks about the purposes behind a mission statement. What even is that? You might not even know what I'm talking about. That's ok! Keep listening as I discuss that. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Mar 10, 20226 min

It's NOW or NEVER

Podcasting can be a daunting task. It might even be the reason you haven't started one. But how do you really get started with a podcast? How do you properly prepare? Amber talks about overcoming your fear. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Mar 10, 20226 min

How to get AHEAD on your episodes

Are you struggling to stay consistent with your podcast episodes? It can be challenging to keep up with the weekly grind of your episodes. Writing show notes, making time to record, scheduling guests. It's tough! Eric talks about ways to get the madness under control. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review at www.practicalpodcasttips.com . We'd love to hear how it helped!

Mar 10, 20225 min
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