Episode 264 - Review of Blue Dot Studios in Turners Falls, MA. Used daily by NPR, This American Life and beyond I am pleased to introduce you to Blue Dot Sessions. This is an acoustic studio based in western Massachusetts. They compose and record music especially for the podcast and audio world and host a library of over 10,000 original tracks, multitracks and stem files. Blue Dot Sessions write music for NPR, This American Life, The New York Times and Spotify (we create the music library for Sp...
Jun 19, 2024•24 min•Ep. 264
Shout Out Your Listener, They Just Might Respond - Daily Dave Briefing - Podcast Tips So, I host a podcast called The Podcast Editing and Support Show - this is my newest podcast where I help podcasters find a podcast editor and help podcast editors take their skills and turn it into a viable side hustle/career. When looking at my stats recently I noticed that there was a particular listener in a German city that was listening to every episode so I did what I hae encouraged you to do in the past...
Jun 17, 2024•8 min
Episode 263 - CO-HOST - Richard Wilmore - Make Your Day Richer by Podcasting Thrive In The SpotlightWelcome to the ultimate destination for creating top-tier podcasts and shows. With my extensive experience in producing, curating guest appearances, video editing, and marketing, I can help you stand out in the crowded landscape. Personalized coaching for hosts and guests is also available, ensuring every episode or interview shines. Let's amplify your voice and captivate your audience togethe...
Jun 17, 2024•47 min•Ep. 263
New Podcast From A How To Podcast Listener - Monica Dominic - Host of the Podcast - Ferocious Ambition, Chronicles of Success, Passion, & Fun Monica has started a new podcast and I wanted to share it with you! I love when a listener takes action and starts a show - to the How To Podcast Family, please go and support this new podcast with a listen, a rating, a review - whatever you can do! New podcasters are hungry for interaction - you know how it feels! Let's support a new podcaster! Le...
Jun 16, 2024•16 min
Question of the Month - June 2024 - How Many Podcast Episodes Do You Consume Per Week Quick mid-month reminder - submit your answer to the question of the month and be sure to include your Name, Your Podcast Name and Your Answer to the Question of the month just like Jason, co-host of the I Shower After Work Podcast Answers need to be in via SpeakPipe to me by Friday June 28th to be included in an episode of all the great responses from other podcasters JUST LIKE YOU! Have your Say @ HowToPodcas...
Jun 14, 2024•7 min
Episode 262 - How to Build Lasting Brand Equity with Your Podcast How to Build Lasting Brand Equity with Your Podcast Introduction Explain what brand equity is and why it matters for podcasters Highlight how podcasts can be powerful brand-building tools over time Quick Wins for Building Initial Brand Equity Consistent, high-quality content and production values Engaging personality and unique voice/perspective Strategic cross-promotion on other platforms Guest appearances to reach new audiences ...
Jun 14, 2024•34 min•Ep. 262
Episode 261 - What Three Words Would You Use to Describe Your Podcast Using Three Words to Describe Your PodcastObjective: To help podcasters distill the essence of their podcast into three key words, fostering clarity, intentionality, and a strong brand identity. Steps: Reflection : Spend some time reflecting on your podcast's mission, vision, and core values. Consider what makes your podcast unique and what you want listeners to take away from each episode. Brainstorming : Write down all t...
Jun 12, 2024•25 min•Ep. 261
Episode 260 - CO-HOST - Christine Blosdale - Out of the Box Podcastonomics To Make Your Podcast Better Meet Christine Blosdale Capitalizing off her innate ability to know how to motivate and inspire others, Christine Blosdale has a proven 25+ year track record as an expert in her field who has helped over 500 business owners, coaches, authors and non profits get their message out to the world. An award-winning media personality who has recently been recognized as an "Icon of Influence"...
Jun 10, 2024•47 min•Ep. 260
Episode 259 - Merch Your Podcast - Unlocking Brand Visibility and Revenue Streams Selling merchandise can significantly help build your podcast brand and promote your show in several ways: Brand Awareness and Visibility: Podcast merch like t-shirts, hats, mugs, and stickers act as walking advertisements for your brand. When listeners wear or use these items, they essentially become brand ambassadors, increasing visibility and attracting potential new listeners. Listener Engagement and Loyalty: O...
Jun 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 259
Episode 258 - Shawn Rivers - Growth By Shawn Podcast - Great Podcast Questions That You Can Apply to Your Show Welcome to the, Growth by Shawn podcast. I am your host, Shawn Rivers. I initially created this platform with the intention of helping people through the lenses of others perspectives: sharing their growth and other passions. I touch on everything from physical health and fitness to personal development, mindset and anything in between. I am a nutrition and wellness coach that brings my...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 258
Episode 257 - CO-HOST - Emily Aborn - How She Built Her Podcast Content with Character THE CONTENT WITH CHARACTER PODCAST If you’re ready to take action, think outside the box, and experiment with some unconventional approaches to content creation and visibility, this podcast is for you! Content Copywriter, yours truly (Emily Aborn) , will be by your side every step of the way and keep you laughing and learning as you create content with more inspiration and ease! I believe in your big ideas and...
Jun 03, 2024•41 min•Ep. 257
Question of the Month - May 2024 - Do You Read the Episode Show Notes When Listening To A Podcast - Your Responses David Beckmeyer - Outrage Overload https://outrageoverload.net/ Scarlett Classic - Classic Advice Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scarlett752 Gary Boutin https://www.youtube.com/c/HealthyVeganLiving ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/...
May 31, 2024•15 min
Episode 256 - The Truth About Video Podcasts on YouTube, Overwhelming Expectations, Blogging and all the extras The Truth About ‘Video Podcasts’ on YouTube All the hype around video has created a situation where podcasters feel we have to do video or we’ll fall behind. That creating video is an absolute requirement for growing a podcast. All the hype around video has created a situation where podcasters feel we have to do video or we’ll fall behind. That creating video is an absolute requirement...
May 31, 2024•39 min•Ep. 256
Episode 255 - CO-HOSTS - Jason and John from the I Shower After Work Podcast - Podcasting As a Tool of the Trade Welcome to the I Shower After Work Podcast. Jason and John are happy you decided to join them for this wild ride! They have a deep respect for all the trades and for all of the men and women that are in this with them. The ISAW Podcast dives into every trade in the construction area. This isn’t for the office workers but for everyone in the field busting their asses, backs, and brains...
May 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 255
Episode 254 - Why Podcasters Quit Podcasting - Why You Might be Close to Giving Up Why Podcasters Quit PodcastingHere is an expanded outline for a podcast episode on why podcasters quit podcasting Lack of Audience Engagement Podcasters become discouraged when they don't see meaningful engagement from their audience (e.g. comments, shares, reviews) Lack of listener feedback and interaction can make podcasters feel like they're talking into the void Without that sense of connection with th...
May 27, 2024•29 min•Ep. 254
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - 3 Reasons Dave Joined PodMatch So, I am trying out PodMatch - there is 3 reasons why I am giving this a solid try. Reason #1 - No Shows - I interview 20 to 30 people a week for my combined 8 podcasts. A very small percentage of these potential guests never show up for our pre-interview chat. As a full-time night shift worker, I create time in my calendar when I should be sleeping, so even if just a few people skip out on their appointments in my calendar - I am...
May 25, 2024•12 min
Episode 253 - CO-HOST - Deepak Saini - Exceptional Conversations with Exceptional People Deepak Saini is an Anti-Aging and Longevity Coach. Having spent many stressed years in the corporate world and overcoming an autoimmune condition, back injury and lifelong battle with obesity, Deepak brings a unique perspective to working with his clients. When not spending time with his family, Deepak is researching and staying at the forefront of emerging and cutting-edge health research. Deepak is a speak...
May 24, 2024•47 min•Ep. 253
Episode 252 - CO-HOST - Ashley Smith from Social Jargn talks birthdays, social media and email marketing Using the knowledge of the most popular social media platforms to help solopreneurs and small business owners cut out the industry jargon and easily communicate what they do best to the general public.Social Jargn specializes in the ever-changing world of social media. Through the use of trending (and traditional) marketing principles, methods, and strategies, Social Jargn helps time-crunched...
May 22, 2024•52 min
Episode 251 - Writing For Your Podcast - Blogs, Show Notes, Episode Titles, Articles - Can I Just Podcast, Do I Have To Write While maintaining a blog can be beneficial for SEO and written content, it is not mandatory to have a blog post for every podcast episode release. The focus should be on creating high-quality, engaging podcast content that resonates with your target audience. By embracing podcasting, you can tap into a growing medium with less competition and a potentially more valuable a...
May 20, 2024•28 min•Ep. 251
Episode 250 - CO-HOST - Adinah Johnson - Listener Engagement, Listener Donations and Listener Acknowledgement to Help Your Podcast Grow We discuss increasing listener engagement through listener polls, questions, listener donations and shoutouts to our audience encouraging more interaction from listeners. Great to have Adinah back for her third visit to The How To Podcast Series as our guest Co-Host. You can find out more about Adinah and her podcast at the link below https://open.spotify.com/sh...
May 17, 2024•50 min•Ep. 250
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Reminder - May's Question of the Month and Our Podcast Meetups Quick reminder!! May's question of the month is out there and we would love to hear from you! When you listen to a podcast do you read the episode show notes that you see displayed on your phone? Head over to our website and leave your answer today! Also, we have a free weekly podcaster meetup on Meetup.com - join us and meet a great podcast comunity! ____ https://howtopodcast.ca/...
May 15, 2024•13 min
Episode 249 - If Star Trek Had a Podcast it would be called Engage, Your Audience Engage Your Audience Send listeners back into your past content - share evergreen episodes of your show Use compelling episode titles and descriptions to grab attention and increase play rates. Make them clear, catchy and intriguing. Provide truly valuable content that educates, entertains or inspires your listeners. When they find your podcast trustworthy and helpful, they're more likely to respond. Include cl...
May 15, 2024•17 min•Ep. 249
Set The Tone For Your Podcast With Great Music, Video and Images From Storyblocks Storyblocks offers a very good variety of stock footage at a very competitive price. In my opinion, Storyblocks is a great platform for anyone looking for quality stock video, audio, and photo at a fraction of the regular cost. I use it for all of my projects and I have only good things to say about it. Its library, low price, and hassle-free license make Storyblocks worth it for me. I would recommend Storyblocks t...
May 14, 2024•25 min
EPISODE 248 - CO-HOST - Michelle Glogovac - Your Voice has the Power to Change the World - How to Get on Podcasts "Michelle Glogovac's superpower is connection. In her latest book, How To Get On Podcasts, she shares stories to inspire, motivate and educate others through the power of podcast interviews. Her insights and wisdom will help you ignite that same connection magic to tell your story through this powerful medium." Good listening comes before good storytelling. We believe i...
May 13, 2024•39 min•Ep. 248
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Two Things Interview Podcasters are Doing That Frustrates New Guests - ReThink Your Strategy Ok, so in a pre-interview of a guest for my Living The Next Chapter Podcast I met with a wonderful person that has had the worst experiences as a podcast guest. Podcasters, if you are doing the following two things with your guests, you need to stop - or - be more transparent as to your intentions and your process when dealing with guests - the way some podcasters are a...
May 11, 2024•12 min
Episode 247 - How to use Audacity To Podcast - A Guide for Podcasters Using this free recording tool What gives you the Audacity to Podcast? Audacity! Audacity gives you a great free tool to record your audio first podcast. Forget the expense monthly digital workstations that charge you for tools that you will NEVER need - free is not a bad idea - I love free! We discuss 7 things to leverage Audacity to Podcast better. - Create a Master File for your podcast that includes all your elements to cr...
May 10, 2024•43 min•Ep. 247
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Dave is Going to His Very First Podcast Event and I Promise To Not Be Shy - PodSummit 2024 PodSummit YYC 2024 will bring together the brightest minds and most innovative voices in Canadian podcasting for two days of networking, learning, and inspiration. Attendees can look forward to a diverse and dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, live podcasts, and interactive sessions exploring the latest trends, strategies, and technologies sh...
May 09, 2024•10 min
Episode 246 - Perplexity.ai challenges Chat GPT with robust tools and sources for search results Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search engine and chatbot that utilizes advanced technologies such as natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to provide accurate and comprehensive answers to user queries. It is designed to search the web in real-time and offer up-to-date information on various topics. Perplexity AI is a powerful tool with an intuitive user interface that can help users ...
May 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 246
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - What Would You Do if All Podcast Stats Went Away, Would You Keep Podcasting What would you do if your podcast stats just (POOF!) vanished? Would you stop podcasting? At the end of the day, connecting with your audience and making a positive impact on their lives is what truly matters.So, how can you gain valuable audience feedback beyond just download statistics? Here are some ideas: Encourage listener interactions: At the end of each episode, prompt your liste...
May 07, 2024•14 min
Episode 245 - You've Done Hard Things Before, If Someone Believed in You Would You Start Your Podcast? Embarking on the journey of becoming a podcaster, like any new endeavor, is a daunting task. Yet, as the saying goes, "It doesn’t get easier, you get stronger." Through each trial and tribulation, I emerge stronger and more resilient. Though the growth may not always be immediately visible to others, I find solace in knowing that with each hurdle overcome, I am evolving into a bet...
May 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 245
