The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Facebook and Instagram are down, again - I can't reach my community - you need a website Are you getting tired of social media platforms dropping the ball, you can't sign-in to your Facebook, or Instagram - to all those podcast gurus that tell you to build your community on a social platform - one question - how are you feeling now?! Facebook and Instagram are down yet again causing content creators, communities and interaction with a content creator...
Mar 06, 2024•12 min
Episode 218 - The Best Way to Catch a Fish is to Fish Where the Fish Are - Podcast Commercials I love fishing - I always catch and release. It is so relaxing to sit on the dock and watch your bobber out in the lake dunk under the water when you get a hit! Fishing where there are fish is way more fun than fishing in a pond with no fish. A podcast listener's native home is, wait for it, a podcast app. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or X will never be the home for podcasting. By creating a commerc...
Mar 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 218
Episode 217 - Dave Guesting on the The Travel Collective - What is a PODCAST, Yes you can start your own or be a guest Would I be a good guest? Do I have to have a lot of technical gear? Should I start my own podcast? Meet Dave Campbell - who decided to start a podcast, now he has 8, and hosts a how-to podcast show and mentors those who want to start their own podcast! . Hear about his 8 podcasts- Everything from Music, to being a Dad, to starting a Podcast! Contact Dave if you are interested in...
Mar 01, 2024•44 min•Ep. 217
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Leap Year Episode - An Extra Day in Our Calendar and Thoughts Around Bonus Content Without leap day, our calendar would be off by about 24 days every century, or every 100 years! The first leap year was introduced in 46 BCE by Julius Caesar of Rome. People born on a Leap Day are sometimes called leaplings . More than 4 million people around the world are leaplings. On non-leap years, some leaplings choose to celebrate their birthdays a day early on February 28,...
Feb 29, 2024•17 min
Episode 216 - Mike Van Pelt - Make Your Podcast Story Worthy, Contagious Curiosity, True Man Life Coaching Hi, I'm Mike Van Pelt Men's Mentor & Life CoachI help men unpack the goodness that’s already in their heart and discover the True Man inside of them. Mike Van Pelt is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and men’s life coach leader. He is the founder of True Man Life Coaching and host of the popular men’s podcast, True Man Podcast.Mike’s experience and passion for coaching, guiding...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 216
Episode 215 - CO-HOST - Adinah Johnson - Reflections on PodFest 2024 and How Research Can Help Your Podcast Content ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/
Feb 26, 2024•43 min•Ep. 215
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Dave Plays with PodStatus - Get Your Podcast Reviews and Rankings All in One Place Reviews and rankings of your podcast. Monitor reviews for all of your podcasts. Track your ranks hourly in 175 countries. Daily in your inbox. Your podcast under control The tools you need to monitor your podcasts, know your listeners, and get more downloads. Turn reviews into useful feedback with automatic review collection, and detailed filters. 175 countries. Analyze your podc...
Feb 25, 2024•14 min
Episode 214 - Foundations of Podcast Success - Navigating Quality Content & Patience Podcasting Foundations: Building on Two Essential Pillars Before delving into our top promotional strategies, let’s pause to evaluate the bedrock of our podcasting endeavor. We'll start by examining the two fundamental pillars of successful podcasting: quality content and patience. It's crucial to ensure that what we're currently producing merits promotion and to maintain realistic expectations r...
Feb 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 214
Episode 213 - American Idol vs. The Voice - Why This podcast exists in a sea of podcasts about podcasting I was asked by a future guest co-host of the How To Podcast Series to share the reason why this podcast exists here as an episode. I go over this story with each of my guest co-hosts as I believe it helps us in our pre-interview meet and greet to focus in on you, the listener and why I do this show. So, if you haven't been a guest co-host yet here is what we are going to discuss when we ...
Feb 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 213
Episode 212 - Why People Tune Out of Your Podcasts and How to Keep Them Listening Why People Tune Out of Your Podcasts and How to Keep Them Listening In the realm of podcasting, capturing and retaining audience attention is a vital endeavor. However, it's not uncommon for hosts to wonder why their listenership might dwindle over time. Fortunately, the solution may lie in a relatively simple fix. Here are some actionable tips to enhance your podcasting game and ensure that your audience remai...
Feb 19, 2024•22 min•Ep. 212
Episode 211 - Gabrielle Pimstone - Insights for Podcasters from an active Podcast Guest Wendy's Resturant had a commercial back in the day where they asked the important question.... "Where's the beef?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U80ebi4AKgs Gabrielle and I share our Podcast Beef's as we tackle how to be a better podcast interviewer and guest - real examples from our experiences on both sides of the interview to give you some practical suggestions on how you can improv...
Feb 16, 2024•53 min•Ep. 211
Episode 210 - CO-HOST - Suswati Basu - Podcasting Changed My Life and Continues to Create Legacy Hi, I’m Suswati, journalist and editor, discovering what makes us human and “how to be”, whilst showcasing polarising conversations. Hoping to explore important social and psychological issues together with you. Do you struggle with anxiety and overwhelm, does this stand in the way of you starting your podcast? Suswati joins us to talk about how her podcast changed her path. https://howtobe247.com/ _...
Feb 14, 2024•47 min•Ep. 210
Episode 209 - Understanding Analytics, What Stats Mean, and What Stat You Should Focus on To Grow Your Show in 2024 We take a look under the hood at the topic of Analytics and Stats - what stat should you focus on this year? We talk about downloading your Geographic Location list of your listenership and how you can upload this entire list into Google Maps - pinning all these listeners on a global map so that you can witness your total global domination! What a fun exercise - here is a YouTube l...
Feb 12, 2024•40 min•Ep. 209
Episode 208 - CO-HOST - Devon Jones - Beer, French Fries and 88 Podcasting Questions Answered You're going to have a ton of questions. Luckily, we have a book for that! We decided to comb the internet for questions so that we could compile them and turn them into blog posts.What started out as a simple idea turned into a 146 page interactive eBook that outlines in incredible detail, every answer to every question a podcast beginner might ask.The book includes:• 88 of the most asked questions...
Feb 09, 2024•43 min•Ep. 208
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Spotify For Podcasters Joins With Riverside.fm and Removes Some Native Features Podcasting has evolved quite a bit since its early days. As a format, it is increasingly becoming more visual and interactive, with more people around the world creating, listening, and engaging with the medium than ever before. And while the core vision of Spotify for Podcasters has remained — to make podcasting so brilliantly simple that anyone, anywhere, can share their voice w...
Feb 08, 2024•10 min
Episode 207 - Foster enduring intimacy that captivates and retains an audience Fostering enduring intimacy that captivates and retains an audience is paramount. Here are a few guiding principles I'd like to impart: Authenticity : Strive to be genuine. Avoid contrived attempts to win over listeners. Authenticity resonates deeply and invites engagement. It's the cornerstone of connection, although not the sole rule to prioritize. Preparation : While spontaneity can inject freshness, thorou...
Feb 07, 2024•25 min•Ep. 207
Episode 206 - CO-HOST - Paloma Bartschi - Building a Membership, AI Tools, SpeakPipe and Buy Me A Coffee Born in the year of the horse Paloma felt drawn to these great creatures from an early age. At the age of five, she took her first riding lesson. She looks back now to over 40 years of riding experience of which she was blessed to share 21 years with her Islandic Horse companion Ljomi. The animals have always been her friends and until her teens they were connected by a very special bond. As ...
Feb 05, 2024•43 min•Ep. 206
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Is it Time To Breakup With Your Obsession Over Your Stats - The NoStats90 Challenge Download numbers, likes, reshares, and followers are useful numbers to track, but focusing on them too much can leave us distracted, frustrated, and eventually burned out. That’s because we’re focusing on stuff we can’t control, instead of stuff we can . The 90-Day No-Stats Challenge is a fun way to see what can happen when you put your energy into making stuff people love, inst...
Feb 04, 2024•11 min
Episode 205 - Solo Podcasting , Navigating Loneliness, Mental Health for Solo Podcasters Acknowledging the Solo Podcaster's Unique Mental Health Challenges : Isolation and Loneliness : Solo podcasters often spend hours recording, editing, and promoting episodes alone, which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Pressure to Perform : Without co-hosts or a team to share responsibilities, solo podcasters may feel the weight of the entire production process, leading to burnout and st...
Feb 02, 2024•26 min•Ep. 205
Episode 204 - Building Community - Authenticly Engaging Your Solo Podcast Audience Authentic Engagement Through Social Media Presence: As a solo podcaster, your social media presence serves as a vital bridge between you and your audience. Use platforms like Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook not just to promote episodes but also to interact with your listeners. Respond to comments, ask for feedback, and share behind-the-scenes glimpses of your podcasting process. By actively engaging with your audi...
Feb 01, 2024•20 min•Ep. 204
Episode 203 - Tech Talk - Tech Essentials for Solo Podcasters - Microphones, Soundproofing and Post Production In this episode, we demystify the world of podcasting equipment and setup for solo hosts. Explore the essential tools and tech that empower solo podcasters to deliver high-quality audio and create a professional-sounding show. Closing Thought: "In the solo podcasting orchestra, your tech is the conductor. Tune your instruments, and let your solo symphony resonate." Point 1: &q...
Jan 31, 2024•32 min•Ep. 203
Episode 202 - Mastering the Art of Solo Scripting - Crafting Your Narrative Structural Foundation: Building Blocks of a Compelling Script Point: Establish a clear structure for your solo podcast script, incorporating a well-defined introduction, body, and conclusion. Supporting Detail: Break down your script into segments such as introduction, main content, and conclusion. Use hooks, anecdotes, or intriguing questions in the introduction to capture your audience's attention. The body should ...
Jan 30, 2024•26 min•Ep. 202
Episode 201 - The Freedom of Solo Podcasting - Unleashing Your Voice - Complete Creative Control: Solo podcasting empowers you with complete creative control over your content. Unlike collaborative efforts where compromises might be necessary, solo podcasting allows you to shape your narrative, choose your topics, and control the overall direction of your show. This independence fosters a unique and authentic expression of your voice, ensuring that your podcast is a genuine reflection of your th...
Jan 29, 2024•17 min•Ep. 201
Episode 200 - The Two Types of People - How To Demonstrate Confidence as a Podcaster Dave does an exaggerated, self-indulgent intro to shed light on podcasters that puff themselves up in their podcast - a little tongue and cheek, but it seems in podcasting that some podcasters are way to inwardly focused at the expense of those that they come in contact with - what type of person are you when you enter the room, join a conversation or host your show? Be a more confident podcaster by making the c...
Jan 26, 2024•24 min•Ep. 200
E199 - CO-HOST - Jen Jones Donatelli - Find Your Groove as a Multipotentialite and Identifying Greatness in Others Are you someone who loves to do #allthethings? If so, you’ll find your happy place here at Creative Groove! We offer classes , community , and coaching around writing, creativity, freelance success, and the Artist’s Way . Pull up a chair (or magic carpet)—all are welcome here. Jen is the founder of Creative Groove and what Emilie Wapnick would call a multi-potentialite. I often joke...
Jan 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 199
EPISODE 198 - Podcasting Success: Embrace Your Multipotentialite Superpower Welcome to another episode of "How to Podcast Series," the go-to podcast for podcasters navigating the exciting journey of starting and growing their shows. Today we've got something special for all you budding podcasters out there. Ever felt like you have many interests and creative pursuits, making it challenging to answer the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Well, you might ...
Jan 22, 2024•17 min•Ep. 198
EPISODE 197 - GUEST - Rachel Lacy - Co-Founder of The New KidsPod App - Podcasting is the best Parental Hack - A New App You Need To Be On Rachel Lacy is the Co-Founder & Head of Content at the amazing, new and fun podcast app just for kids - The KidsPod App! The Mission of the Kids Pod App is founded on a simple idea: Every kid should have access to the power of audio A mom and self proclaimed podcast lover passionate about finding and sharing podcasts for kids. Introducing KidsPod: A fun a...
Jan 19, 2024•50 min•Ep. 197
Episode 196 - CO-HOST - Brad Nelson - The Debt Free Dad Podcast, Creating Community, Hats and Ice Cream Dave welcomes Brad from The Debt Free Dad Podcast - a great money smart podcast with great heart and great advice! More about Brad: Brad has dedicated his life to serving and helping people with their personal finances. He provides an eye-opening outlook on debt and money that challenge today's popular thinking through speaking, The Debt Free Dad Podcast, social media, and his online membe...
Jan 17, 2024•42 min•Ep. 196
The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Meet A Podcaster in 2024 - Join Our Meetup Group Today My challenge to you in 2024 is to get out and meet your fellow podcasters! We do so much of our podcasting life alone - all the behind the scenes stuff that nobody will ever see and most don't truly appreciate. Even our family members roll their eyes when podcasting comes up in conversation - if this sounds like your situation, you need to meet my friends at our next How To Podcast Meetup! We connect wi...
Jan 15, 2024•8 min
Episode 195 - CO-HOST - Rafael Velez - A Listener Joins the Show, A Podcast for Student Athletes Student Athletes Spotlight About the podcast You will hear great conversations with student-athletes as they share their academic and athletic experiences. From freshmen to senior year, you will hear interesting and valuable stories that will help you in the process of your future or present collegiate experience. Join us! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studentathletesspotlight ___ https://h...
Jan 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 195
