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The How To Podcast Series - Revolving Guest Co-Hosts, Podcast Tips and A Community for Podcasters

Dave Campbell, Ontario Canada•howtopodcast.ca
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Welcome to the "How To Podcast Series" - your guide to podcasting mastery! Discover solo, co-hosted and mini episodes packed with great tips on - Launching your podcast, Growing your audience, Optimizing audio quality, Making money, Guest booking secrets, Content planning hacks, Marketing on social media, SEO for podcasts, Equipment recommendations, Hosting platforms comparisons and Podcasting Tips! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned podcaster, our actionable advice will elevate your show. Podcasting is best done in community, you don't have to podcast alone - join the conversation here!
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E114 - CO-HOST - Christa Joy Spaeth - Working With A Podcast Coach, Riverside, Building Community

EPISODE 114 - CO-HOST - Christa Joy Spaeth - Working With A Podcast Coach, Riverside, Building Community Christa Joy Spaeth is the founder of Christa Joy Ministries. It was in 2022 when Minnesota-based author Christa received a compelling message from God. In a prayer cabin called “Whisper,” He prompted her to write a seven-week devotional. Since then, Christa’s eyes, heart, and ears were opened to more whispers, so that she may start fulfilling her new purpose of helping the hurting and share t...

Aug 04, 2023•43 min•Ep. 114

E113 - The Chevy Nova - Why Picking a Great Podcast Name Matters and Ten Things To Consider When Naming Your Show

E113 - The Chevy Nova - Why Picking a Great Podcast Name Matters and Ten Things To Consider When Naming Your Show the story of the Chevy Nova “no go” is a myth, an urban legend. It never actually happened. Like many urban legends, the Chevy “no go” story was repeated so many times that people believed it to be true. Also, similar to other urban legends, the Chevy “no go” story has a small element of truth, for “ no va” does mean “no go.” Contrary to popular belief, though, the Chevy Nova sold we...

Aug 02, 2023•19 min•Ep. 113

E112 - CO-HOST - Debbie Weiss - Host of Maybe I Can - Co-Hosting, Being Unique and Podcasting Courses

E112 - Debbie Weiss - Host of Maybe I Can - Co-Hosting, Being Unique and Podcasting Courses Hello, I'm Debbie... For most of my life, my set of beliefs was fairly consistent with my upbringing and life experience. Certainly, all of us are shaped by the people, places, and circumstances of our lives. I was not one to ever question those beliefs. I just assumed they were correct and to be quite honest, I never really gave it any thought. My life changed forever the day after I graduated from h...

Jul 31, 2023•52 min•Ep. 112

E111 - Questions to Ask When Hiring a Podcast Editor - Get Better Results By Asking Better Questions

E111 - Questions to Ask When Hiring a Podcast Editor - Get Better Results By Asking Better Questions Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Podcast Editor Why do you need a podcast editor right now? Consider your reasons and goals for hiring one. Describe your podcast to someone else: topic, audience, format, episode duration, finished length, and publishing frequency. Envision your ideal future with a professional editor in three years. Detail the production process, roles, and benefits. Identify tas...

Jul 28, 2023•28 min•Ep. 111

E110 - Finding Your Red Door - Making your podcast stand out in a crowded market

Episode 110 - Finding Your Red Door - Making your podcast stand out in a crowded market Making your podcast stand out in a crowded market requires a combination of creativity, authenticity, and strategic planning. Here are four steps to help you create a unique podcast that sets itself apart: Step 1: Identify Your Niche and Target Audience Action Steps: Conduct market research to identify your target audience and their interests. Choose a specific niche or topic that aligns with your passion and...

Jul 26, 2023•20 min•Ep. 110

E109 - The Limitations of an Explicit Podcast - Advantages and Disadvantages of being explicit on your podcast

Episode 109 - The Limitations of an Explicit Podcast - Advantages and Disadvantages of being explicit on your podcast Setting Up Your Podcast: Understanding the Limits of an 'Explicit' Podcast When starting your podcast, it's essential to know the limitations that come with producing explicit content. Here's a simple guide to help you make informed decisions: 1. Censor Yourself or Be Labeled 'Explicit' You have the freedom to create a podcast with strong language, explicit discussions about sex,...

Jul 24, 2023•18 min•Ep. 109

E108 - Confidence versus Ego in Podcasting - is there room for either as a Podcaster

E108 - Confidence versus Ego in Podcasting - is there room for either as a Podcaster When it comes to podcasters, confidence plays a crucial role. It's important to have confidence and approach things with the mindset that success is attainable. Assuming the sale and expecting opportunities are valid strategies to adopt. However, it's also worth noting that you mentioned not expecting things or opportunities. So, how can we navigate this dilemma between being confident and believing in o...

Jul 21, 2023•13 min•Ep. 108

E106 - How to understand podcast stats - Your Listening Habits Can Shed Some Light on This

E106 - How to understand podcast stats - Your Listening Habits Can Shed Some Light on This How to understand podcast stats It’s always nice to look at the numbers to see how your podcast is doing. But, podcast statistics can be confusing and complex. Here are some details about how the different figures work, and how to read them. Let’s get this out of the way first. A download is just a download of an episode. A stream doesn’t exist in podcasting. A listen , or a play , is when we know a human ...

Jul 19, 2023•15 min•Ep. 106

E107 - CO-HOST - Whitney Knox Lee Host of the Impostrix Podcast, Bloopers, Learnings and Newsletters

E107 - CO-HOST - Whitney Knox Lee Host of the Impostrix Podcast, Bloopers, Learnings and Newsletters Whitney Knox Lee, Esq. is a Civil Rights attorney and Fellow Podcaster starting her new podcast! Whitney is a listener of the How To Podcast Series, it is great to get her insight on the show and her suggestion for a newsletter was great! We talk podcasting bloopers, lessons learned and tools that she uses to get her podcast out into the world! ⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Whitney:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: @i...

Jul 19, 2023•57 min•Ep. 107

Question from Jen Mac - Thoughts on Niching Down, Narrowing Your Focus and How to do this - The Daily Dave

Question from Jen Mac - Thoughts on Niching Down, Narrowing Your Focus and How to do this - The Daily Dave Thanks Jen Mac for your question! Appreciate your contribution to the podcast! Please be sure to tell us about your show so that we can tell our audience about your podcast as well! What does ‘niching down’ mean? Niching down means identifying a smaller segment of your audience to target, so you can deliver a more specific and tailored offering that speaks to them directly, as opposed to a ...

Jul 18, 2023•9 min

Leverage Word of Mouth Advertising for Your Podcast by Guesting and How to be a Great Guest - The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips

Leverage Word of Mouth Advertising for Your Podcast by Guesting and How to be a Great Guest - The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips Back with another Daily Dave! Word of mouth is directly responsible for 19 percent of all purchases, and influences as much as 90 percent. Every human on Earth relies on word of mouth to make buying decisions. Yet even today, fewer than one percent of companies have an actual strategy for generating these crucial customer conversations. The key to activating customer cha...

Jul 14, 2023•13 min

E104 - Show Me The Money - How to Make Money with very few listeners

E104 - Show Me The Money - How to Make Money with very few listeners Podcasting has become immensely popular in the last decade, and with podcast listeners being the fastest growing media audience , you know there’s a ton of potential fans for your show. But even if you have a great idea for a new podcast and a knack for building engaged, online audiences⁠—how do you make money podcasting? Streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts pay out for streams, but the payout tends to be very lo...

Jul 12, 2023•24 min•Ep. 104

Goodbye to Podpage - The Free Plan is Over, What Now, PodcastForFree.com will show you the way

Goodbye to Podpage - The Free Plan is Over, What Now, PodcastForFree.com will show you the way So, a resource that I once promoted as a great free option is no longer free as of August 1 2023 - so time to pivot away from Podpage. For those of you that have followed my advice in the past around using Podpage, I wanted to give you my alternative going forward. I am setting up PodcastForFree.com which will give you a list of the free tools that you can use as a podcaster to start your show! From ho...

Jul 10, 2023•12 min

E103 - Five tips for creating artwork for your podcast episodes - The Podcast Owner's Manual Mini Series

E103 - Five tips for creating artwork for your podcast episodes - The Podcast Owner's Manual Mini Series Here are a few tips for creating artwork for your podcast episodes: Choose a consistent theme: It's important to have a consistent theme for your podcast artwork so that it is easily recognizable to your audience. This could include a consistent color scheme, font, or style. Make it visually appealing: Your podcast artwork should be visually appealing and eye-catching to help it stand...

Jul 10, 2023•12 min•Ep. 103

E115 - The Best Free Resource for Your Podcast is listening to your show - Your Audience

E115 - The Best Free Resource for Your Podcast is listening to your show - Your Audience As a podcaster, engaging your audience and seeking their support can play a crucial role in maintaining and contributing to the creation and ongoing production of your podcast. Here are some ways your podcast audience can help: Listener Feedback: Encourage your audience to provide feedback, comments, and suggestions. This input can offer valuable insights into what they enjoy and what can be improved, helpin...

Jul 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 115

E102 - Audio Editing for Your Intro and Outro and Some Thoughts on Music In Your Podcast

EPISODE 102 - Audio Editing for Your Intro and Outro and Some Thoughts on Music In Your Podcast This episode focuses on your intro/outro with an example of a frequently used intro compared to a more impactful We also look at music options for your show, licensing considerations when you buy online music via a monthly subscription and my preferred method to having the rights to music used in my podcast All of my episodes across 7 podcasts have been recorded and edited with Audacity! Audacity is a...

Jul 07, 2023•20 min•Ep. 102

Instagram Releases Threads - 4 Advantages and Disadvantages With New Social Media Platforms - The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips

Instagram Releases Threads - 4 Advantages and Disadvantages With New Social Media Platforms - The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips Threads, the new Twitter competitor launched by Matt, is a text-based conversation app released by Instagram. It allows users to share photos and videos while primarily focusing on text-based interactions. The app enables users to follow others and participate in public conversations. The social feed displays posts from followed accounts and recommended content. Posts ca...

Jul 06, 2023•13 min

E101 - CO-HOST - Victoria Cuore - Leveraging Podcasting to Support a Charity, Social Media Promo and Community Building

E101 - CO-HOST - Victoria Cuore - Leveraging Podcasting to Support a Charity, Social Media Promo and Community Building Victoria joins in as Co-host to talk about how she has grown her community and her charity with her podcast. Great tips on Social Media Engagement, community building tips and how podcasting can change the world https://acontagioussmile.com/ https://www.instagram.com/acontagioussmile ___ https//howtopodcast.ca/...

Jul 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 101

E100 - Looking Back and Ahead As We Celebrate the Amazing Guests and Listeners of the How To Podcast Series

E100 - Looking Back and Ahead As We Celebrate the Amazing Guests and Listeners of the How To Podcast Series If you have been here for 100 episodes or if this your very first time here, welcome to our 100th episode of the How to Podcast Series! At the time of recording, our little podcast has now surpassed 45,000 combined listens over the past 100 episodes - I can't believe it, really! The list of countries joining the How to Podcast Series Family continues to grow! Thank you! We love to see ...

Jul 03, 2023•35 min•Ep. 100

E97 - CO-HOST - Dr. Lj Johnson - Balancing Life and Podcasting, Growing Your Audience, Being Authentic

E97 - CO-HOST - Dr. Lj Johnson - Balancing Life and Podcasting, Growing Your Audience, Being Authentic Dr. Lj Johnson is the host of The Wholistic Endo Expert, hosted by Dr. Lj Johnson, is the ultimate combination of all things endometriosis and women's health. After waiting 16 years for a diagnosis she knows firsthand how frustrating it can be to deal with all the misinformation online and the medical gaslighting which plagues our endo community. This podcast will help take the weight off y...

Jun 26, 2023•34 min

E96 - Battling the Fear of Failing At Our First Attempt As Podcasters

E96 - Battling the Fear of Failing At Our First Attempt As Podcasters Define Failure: Failure can be subjective and has different interpretations for each person. Generally, it refers to not meeting a desired outcome or falling short of expectations. In the context of podcasting, failure could mean not achieving the expected listener numbers, lacking engagement, receiving negative feedback, or discontinuing the podcast prematurely. Examples of Failure: a) Low listener numbers b) Lack of engageme...

Jun 23, 2023•22 min•Ep. 96

How To Podcast Video Series - Setting Up Your YouTube Podcast

How To Podcast Video Series - Setting Up Your YouTube Podcast Required to follow along - a YouTube Channel - a complete MP3 Audio version of your podcast - a YouTube Thumbnail (1280x720) image for your episode - use Canva to create it - a Square (1280x1280) Podcast image Featured here Canva.com https://www.oneimagevideo.com/ ___ Everything you need to start a podcast - http://howtopodcast.ca/ Leave Dave a message - https://www.speakpipe.com/HelloDave Get a podcast review of your show! - http://p...

Jun 21, 2023•31 min

E95 - How to Listen To A Podcast - The Shareable Episode

EPISODE 95 - How to Listen To A Podcast - The Shareable Episode A podcast is a series of spoken word, audio episodes, all focused on a particular topic or theme, like cycling or startups. You can "Subscribe" to or "Follow" the show with an app on your phone and listen to episodes whenever you like on your headphones, in the car or through speakers. If you want, you can download an episode onto your phone and listen later without being connected to the internet or by using up ...

Jun 21, 2023•12 min•Ep. 95

E94 - Eight Examples of Bad Advice Often Shared With New Podcasters

E94 - Eight Examples of Bad Advice Often Shared With New Podcasters While there is plenty of helpful advice available to new podcasters, there are also some instances of bad advice that can lead them astray. Here are a few examples of bad advice given to new podcasters: "Facebook (social media) is the best place to build community for your Podcast" "Quantity over quality: Release as many episodes as possible." "Don't worry about promoting your podcast." "Do...

Jun 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 94

E93 - The Three Pillars to a Strong Podcast Presence - Audio, Video and Written Word

E93 - The Three Pillars to a Strong Podcast Presence - Audio, Video and Written Word As a podcaster, being active in three different mediums—audio, video, and written word—can significantly benefit your content creation, audience engagement, and overall reach. Here's an elaboration on each medium along with examples and reasons why it's important to be active in all three instances: Audio: Audio is the primary medium for podcasting, and it allows you to create immersive and engaging cont...

Jun 16, 2023•19 min•Ep. 93

E92 - Ten Things to Include in Your Podcast Show Notes to Help You to be Found Online

E92 - Ten Things to Include in Your Podcast Show Notes to Help You to be Found Online When writing show notes for your podcast, there are several key elements and best practices to keep in mind. Show notes are a valuable tool for engaging your audience, providing additional information about your episodes, and improving your podcast's discoverability. Here are some essential elements and best practices for writing effective show notes: Episode Summary: Begin with a concise summary or overvie...

Jun 14, 2023•13 min•Ep. 92