EPISODE 146 - Podcast Seasons - Are They The Best Option For My Podcast Should I podcast in seasons? Personally, at this point, I don't. Two of my 7 podcasts actually have 3 to 4 episodes a week going out every week - that is a bit extreme, I know, I know! Just because I don't use seasons does by no means equate to seasons as a "bad idea", seasons might be a great idea for you - and right there sums up why podcasting is great. THERE IS NO RIGHT WAY TO PODCAST! You are in charge...
Oct 23, 2023•13 min•Ep. 146
EPISODE 145 - Apple Seed Series - Impact Your Podcast with three actionable tips for implementing continuous improvement in your podcasting journey - Part 10 Continuous improvement is a crucial aspect of podcasting that involves refining your content, delivery, and overall approach based on feedback and changing circumstances. Here are three actionable tips for implementing continuous improvement in your podcasting journey: Feedback Loop Enhancement: Tip: Create multiple feedback channels to gat...
Oct 22, 2023•11 min•Ep. 145
EPISODE 144 - Apple Seed Series - Impact Your Podcast with three actionable tips to promotion and distribution strategies for your podcast - Part 9 promotion and distribution strategies for your podcast, along with three actionable tips to implement for effective results: Promotion and Distribution Strategies: Utilize Multiple Platforms: Podcast Directories: Submit your podcast to popular directories like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This makes it easier for potential ...
Oct 21, 2023•18 min•Ep. 144
EPISODE 143 - Apple Seed Series - Impact Your Podcast with three actionable tips to promotion and distribution strategies for your podcast - Part 8 Consistency and branding are critical aspects of running a successful podcast. Here's an expansion on those points along with three actionable tips to implement for effective consistency and branding: Maintain a Consistent Style and Branding: Consistency in your podcast's style and branding helps create a sense of familiarity and trust among ...
Oct 20, 2023•19 min•Ep. 143
EPISODE 142 - Apple Seed Series - Impact Your Podcast with Three Actionable Tips to Engage With Your Audience- Part 7 Engaging your audience is a crucial aspect of podcasting, as it fosters a deeper connection and creates a loyal community. Here's an expanded explanation of how to engage your audience, along with three actionable tips for podcasters to implement: 1. Encourage Listener Interaction: Actionable Tip 1: Pose Thought-Provoking Questions: At the end of each episode, ask your listen...
Oct 19, 2023•14 min•Ep. 142
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Please STOP Listening to My Podcast Starting Your Podcast: Just Take the First Step Starting a podcast can be a daunting task, especially if you're new to the world of podcasting. Many aspiring podcasters often find themselves overwhelmed by the numerous steps and decisions that go into launching their show. But the truth is, getting started is easier than you might think. It's all about taking that crucial first step. Do Anything : That's the mantr...
Oct 18, 2023•12 min
EPISODE 141 - Apple Seed Series - Impact Your Podcast by providing value and takeaways for your podcast listeners - Part 6 Here are three actionable tips that a podcaster can implement to ensure their message is impactful and leaves the audience with valuable insights: Research-Backed Strategies: Identify Pain Points: Understand the challenges, questions, or problems your target audience faces. Research and gather insights to address these pain points effectively. Expert Interviews: Invite subje...
Oct 18, 2023•16 min•Ep. 141
E140 - Apple Seed Series - Impact Your Podcast with these three actionable tips that a podcaster can implement when inviting guests and conducting interviews - Part 5 Here are three actionable tips that a podcaster can implement when inviting guests and conducting interviews to see impactful results: Strategic Guest Selection: Research and Target: Identify potential guests who align with your podcast's theme and audience interests. Look for experts, thought leaders, authors, or individuals w...
Oct 17, 2023•22 min•Ep. 140
E139 - Apple Seed Series - Impact Your Podcast by improving your engaging delivery as a podcaster - Part 4 Create impact with your podcast beyond stats, listens, downloads, vanity metrics, follower counts and money earned via your podcast! In this 10 episode mini-series we talk about the immesurable impact your podcast can have that nobody tends to talk about! You can count the number of seeds in an apple, but you can't count the number of apples in a seed! Three actionable tips for improvin...
Oct 16, 2023•21 min•Ep. 139
BONUS - Listener Message from Debbie McCulloch, Host of Older and Bolder Debbie and I met on a UK Podcasters Meetup, two Canadians in a room full of UK Podcasters! Are you putting yourself out there and getting in front of others that have no idea who you are? If you spend all of your time in Social Media only speaking with your followers? Getting in front of a bunch of people that haven't met you yet is a GREAT WAY to grow yor audience! Check out Debbie's podcast, if you are older and w...
Oct 15, 2023•12 min
BONUS - Listener Message from Anthony Vivino - Host of the Have You Ever Wondered What Happened Podcast Anthony Vivino, Host of Have You Ever Wondered What Happened Podcast left us a message! This podcast explores events after the dust has settled and the headlines have faded. Sometimes "fade" is purposefully controlled by big media, known as the "information cycle." Fade is also caused by lack of interest on the part of society. Fade can be completely understandable and we m...
Oct 09, 2023•12 min
EPISODE 138 - Apple Seed Series - Impact Your Podcast by Doing Your Research and Preparation - Part 3 let's delve deeper into the "Research and Prepare" aspect of podcasting, along with three actionable tips to implement for impactful results: Thoroughly Research Your Topic: In-depth research is the foundation of a compelling podcast message. Here's how to enhance your research process: Diverse Sources: Gather information from various credible sources such as books, peer-review...
Oct 04, 2023•14 min•Ep. 138
EPISODE 137 - Apple Seed Series - Impact Your Podcast by Crafting a compelling message for your podcast episodes - Part 2 Crafting a compelling message for your podcast episodes is crucial for engaging your audience and making a lasting impact. Here's an expansion on the points you mentioned, along with three actionable tips for podcasters to implement: 1. Develop a Clear Central Message: Your central message serves as the anchor for your entire episode. It's the main takeaway you want y...
Oct 02, 2023•12 min•Ep. 137
EPISODE 136 - Apple Seed Series - Impact Your Podcast by Defining Your Purpose and Your Audience - Part 1 “You can count the seeds in an apple, but you can't count the apples in a seed.” ― Karen Jensen "Unlocking the Power of Mission Statements for Your Podcast: 5 Crucial Elements to Craft a Compelling Mission Statement So, you're on a mission to create a powerful mission statement for your podcast, right? Well, you're onto something big! Crafting a mission statement isn't j...
Oct 01, 2023•12 min•Ep. 136
BONUS - Listener Message from Eric Seemann - Co-Host of the REAL Siblings, It Ain't Easy Podcast A Speak Pipe Message came in today from Eric - Co-Host of the Real Siblings, It Ain't Easy Podcast! So, I thought I would create an episode featuring Eric's Message and a short clip from their podcast! Donna Reed and Eric Seemann are both professional Realtors®. Donna lives and works in Tucson Arizona with Keller Williams Southern Arizona while Eric lives and works in San Antonio Texas wi...
Sep 30, 2023•7 min
EPISODE 135 - How Ego Metrics Can Derail Your Podcast - Grab a Ladder and Get Over Yourself Podcast Success Metrics: Separating Meaningful Stats from Vanity Numbers As podcasters, we're all on a quest for success, and that often comes down to the numbers. In today's world of digital media, we're inundated with metrics to gauge our performance and compare ourselves to others. We're all familiar with that feeling of admiration, envy, or even bragging when we see big numbers. Howeve...
Sep 29, 2023•20 min•Ep. 135
E134 - CO-HOST - Tiffany Bell - Monetization, Advertising, Feedback, Burnout and Results from Our Last Episode Together Well it worked - Tiffany is back to share about the action she took form her last guest co-hosted appearance - her community showed up! They certainly did! We continue the conversation around Monetization, Advertising, Feedback, and even talk Burnout as podcasters http://yieldedlife.org/ ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/...
Sep 27, 2023•45 min•Ep. 134
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Google Podcast App Leaving Now What?? Is podcasting Dead? Oh No! The mighty Google Podcast App is closing - run for the hills!! Relax - this is not bad news, there are a few things to consider with the recent news about Google Podcast's demise After a six-year run, Google Podcasts will be shutting down next year. Instead, the internet company plans to double down on making YouTube Music the preferred destination for podcasters and listeners. YouTube announc...
Sep 26, 2023•9 min
EPISODE 133 - CO-HOST - Danielle Meadows-Stinnett - A.I. Tools, She Podcasts, Women of Color in Tech The More Than Graphics Podcast is a virtual safe space to share memories, hard truth-telling and life chronicles surrounding women in both the Tech and Creative industries. Listen to women of color, Team MTG: Danielle x Cicely x Priscilla and guests as they embark on a round table journey of finding ones tribe. As we amplify the voices of today’s up and coming talents and thought leaders we chall...
Sep 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 133
E132 - CO-HOST - Tiffany Bell - New Podcaster Questions - Launch, Cost, Time and Community Tiffany is looking to take her social media interactions into the podcasting world. Her mission is to help build community and to serve others! We talk about launching a podcast, how many episodes are required to launch a show, audio vs video podcasting for new podcasters, we talk cost and technology plus much more! If you are looking to launch a podcast, remember, your community might include people who w...
Sep 22, 2023•46 min•Ep. 132
Episode 131 - Travis Robbins - Starting a Podcast and Building Community Around His Plans to Walk From South Africa to Russia Starting a podcast can be a big task - lots of moving pieces, small details and tasks. There is planning and strategy, mapping out everything that you need to start your show - now imagine doing that, while planning your walk from Cape Town South Africa to Russia. Travis is here to "walk us through" his new podcast journey, his book and the plans he has for his ...
Sep 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 131
E130 - Dianne Burckhardt - A Novel Idea For Her Author Podcast Guests, YouTube for Podcasters, Podcast Community Building Join award-winning, indie author chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End." Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as a...
Sep 15, 2023•43 min•Ep. 130
EPISODE 129 - CO-HOSTS - Angela and Stephanie from The Ink Mages Podcast - Co-Hosting is a great way to start a podcast Angela and Stephanie join as co-hosts, co-hosting on this episode! We talk about - the co-hosting dance that happens on the microphone, - how to plan out your episode, - cues to keep the conversation going - how to stay organized - how to not step on the toes of your co-host during recording - sharing the work - podcast distribution opportunities over and above YouTube and Spot...
Sep 12, 2023•45 min•Ep. 129
EPISODE 128 - CO-HOST - Tonya Wollum - Audio vs Video, YouTube, Tools We Use, Stats and Being Everywhere The Water Prairie Chronicles is the result of the experiences we’ve been through as our children have grown up with different types of disabilities. We’ve lived in several states during the years when they were younger, and we know firsthand how difficult it is to get connected with the resources you need when you’re trying to parent a child with disabilities. No matter if your child has a me...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 128
EPISODE 127 - Listener Feedback Question - What is Upspeak and Vocal Fry and Why We Should Talk About It What is vocal fry? Vocal fry is the lowest register (tone) of your voice characterized by its deep, creaky, breathy sound. When you speak, your vocal cords naturally close to create vibrations as air passes between them. Like a piano or guitar string, these vibrations produce sound (your voice). When you breathe, your vocal cords are relaxed and open to let air pass through freely, which does...
Sep 10, 2023•27 min•Ep. 127
E126 - Listener Question - Should I Start a Live Podcast, A Video Podcast or and Audio Only Show Chris left a message about I am thinking of starting a podcast. Chris was wondering what the best path is to start on. Should he start an audio only podcast, a video podcast or a live show? Chris asked if I have ever considered doing a live podcast? In this episode we look at where the easiest place is to start. As in all things in life, it depends! If you are gifted with video, then a video podcast ...
Sep 06, 2023•15 min•Ep. 126
E125 - CO-HOST - Doug Beitz - Understanding Your Niche, Staying Organized and Rebounding From a Needed Break in Podcasting Podcast - Intuitive Conversations with Doug https://pod.link/1593172364 Over the past 6 years Doug has been on a journey of developing his Inner Mission (Intuition). He's watched men misjudge situations, only to hear them say, "I knew I shouldn't have done that". Why didn't they listen to their gut feel, that inner knowing, inner voice, call it what you...
Sep 04, 2023•59 min•Ep. 125
A Podcast Lesson from an Apple - The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips You can count the number of seeds in an apple, but you can't count the number of apples in a seed! Podcasting can have an impact, far reaching and beyond your wildest dreams! Start your show! Share your message to the world without the fear of judgement from experts that will tell you that you are doing it WRONG! Podcasting is for everyone, podcasting is for you! ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/ Leave Dave a message - http...
Sep 03, 2023•9 min
E124 - Steve Lubetkin - A History Lesson in Podcasting, How Healthy is Podcasting and What Lies Ahead Steve Lubetkin is managing partner of The Lubetkin Media Companies, an award-winning producer of documentary style radio, TV and other multimedia content distributed over the Internet as podcasts. He also serves as news director and principal reporter for the firm's StateBroadcastNews.com division, which produces news content for media outlets. He is the anchor of the weekly commercial real ...
Sep 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 124
E123 - CO-HOST - Brad Walsh - Guesting on Podcasting, Show Me Your Numbers and Uniting Canadian Podcasters Canadian Podcaster, Brad Walsh of Empowerography Podcast focuses his efforts on raising awareness for female entrepreneurs… Amazing to see a man who is dedicated to supporting women! Curious to hear more? It’s time for a brand new Opportunity Knocks!! Brad Walsh was introduced to the world of photography at the young age of 17. At this time, there was no such thing as a consumer digital cam...
Aug 30, 2023•42 min•Ep. 123
