Podcastification - podcasting tips, podcast tricks, how to podcast better
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Podcastificating the world, one listener at a time.A fun look at podcasting, its challenges and triumphs, and the tech, tips & tricks, and strategies that impact the world of everyday podcasters like you and me. I'm a regular guy who's been swept up in the podcastificating world of podcasting. I've build a business to support podcasters and content providers and love passing along my hard-learned lessons about podcasting, production, and editing, as well as my take on the technology that's available and the news that's affecting the podcasting space. Short episodes. Fun episodes. Very sparsely populated with interviews here and there. Let me know what you think. I'd love your rating and review. And if you need help with your podcast production, show notes, etc. - my team is here to help. www.PodcastFastTrack.com
Location:
Box Elder, SD
Genres:
Technology Podcasts
Description:
Podcastificating the world, one listener at a time.A fun look at podcasting, its challenges and triumphs, and the tech, tips & tricks, and strategies that impact the world of everyday podcasters like you and me. I'm a regular guy who's been swept up in the podcastificating world of podcasting. I've build a business to support podcasters and content providers and love passing along my hard-learned lessons about podcasting, production, and editing, as well as my take on the technology that's available and the news that's affecting the podcasting space. Short episodes. Fun episodes. Very sparsely populated with interviews here and there. Let me know what you think. I'd love your rating and review. And if you need help with your podcast production, show notes, etc. - my team is here to help. www.PodcastFastTrack.com
Twitter:
@podcastfast
Language:
English
Contact:
719-239-0303
Episodes
EPISODE 162 GLITCH - HOW TO FIX IT
4/12/2022
You've probably discovered by now that episode 162 has a major audio glitch. Delete the episode from your player. Refresh the feed. You should have the corrected audio. Thanks!
Duration:00:00:14
162: The Top 11 Distance Recording Options – Side By Side Comparison – 2022
4/12/2022
Remote recording for interviews and the like has always been a bit tricky and the platforms that provide recording of this type are always trying to improve.
2022 brings us a lot of contenders for the title of "best remote recording platform."
This episode is a handful of recordings of me and my right-hand audio-man, Aaron as we test out the top 11 platforms. You're going to hear about...
And we also tried Ringr, which has been around for some time but we got so frustrated trying to get...
Duration:00:46:09
A newsletter for Indie Podcasters (finally)
3/11/2022
I have LONG wanted a Podcast Newsletter that provides content for me — an INDEPENDENT PODCASTER.
I mean, it's OK to have industry news about who moved from what bigwig company to another biggerwig company in a higher profile industry-speak position... no problem there.
But it's not relevant to me at all.
So I've created an Indie Podcast Newsletter FOR Indie Podcasters, BY an Indie Podcaster. Abraham Lincoln would have said something like that if he were a podcaster.
I'm calling it...
Duration:00:02:08
161: How Daniel J. Lewis built authority from scratch, monetized his podcasting, and makes a life, not just a living
3/1/2022
Daniel J. Lewis has been building authority in the podcasting space since 2010.
That’s when the very first episode of his show (a podcast about podcasting) “The Audacity to Podcast.” You can hear it here.
Daniel has already been podcasting for about three years when I first came across his content and I can’t express the number of ways he’s helped me personally, both through his content and via personal email interactions we’ve had together.
He’s a regular guy who is as genuine in real...
Duration:00:52:28
160: How two friends grew the Bourbon Pursuit podcast to multiple six-figure income and started their own brand of bourbon, with Kenny Coleman
2/22/2022
How successful can a niche podcast be?
The answer likely depends on the niche. For example, back on episode 154 of this podcast Glenn Hebert, the personality and power behind The Horse Radio Network said this about his niche:
”(Annually) We are well into five figures, and you know, in our niche, we’ll probably never get to six figures. I don’t see us ever doing that.”
But his comments are about an expensive and specific niche, horses. What about if the niche in question is broader but...
Duration:00:49:38
159: Discover 10 to 15 immediately usable podcast topics in just 30 minutes: The 10-10-10 method
2/15/2022
Do you EVER have issues coming up with new topics to cover on your podcast?
If not, it’s only a matter of time. Every podcaster runs into the issue eventually - asking the question, “What ELSE am I going to talk about on my podcast?”
It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or if you’ve been podcasting for a long time. It WILL happen to you.
What then?
How are you going to move forward and continue to serve your audience?
I’ve got a content development exercise you’re going to...
Duration:00:10:07
158: How Scott Johnson uses his head to create ongoing audience growth
12/7/2021
Every podcaster is looking for ways to grow her audience. Why? Hopefully, it's for reasons bigger than our own ego (if it's not, please — STOP podcasting right now).
The best reason to work toward podcast audience growth is to better serve those who find our show interesting and or helpful. I know you agree with me, right?
Scott Johnson is a guy who does that through a couple of podcasts, but the one we focus on in this conversation is what he calls his "passion project" — "What was that...
Duration:00:45:51
157: Podcast Show Notes Best Practices and Strategy
11/23/2021
For the first time ever, podcast show notes display almost the SAME in all podcasting apps (thanks Apple).
That brings up the question... what ARE show notes anyway? And how can I best use them?
On this episode of Podcastification, I'm going to explain what show notes are, what they should contain, and how to create and use them in the MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS.
Keep reading.
What ARE show notes?
There are differing opinions or definitions out there for the term "show notes." Some people feel...
Duration:00:35:09
156: How to monetize a hobby with Maria Failla
11/9/2021
If you feel you don't know enough about the topics you want to podcast about, you are in good company
Maria Failla began her podcast, Bloom & Grow Radio because she DIDN'T know enough about how to care for her plants and saw it as a great opportunity to talk to experts who did. And by the way, isn't that a GREAT name for a podcast? It comes from a line in Maria's favorite song from the musical, "The Sound of Music" - Edelweiss.
I was eager to talk with Maria about her journey because as a...
Duration:00:51:47
155: Subscribe Is Gone (Apple only, so far)
9/3/2021
Subscribe Is Gone (on Apple only, so far)
Podcast tech is changing all the time, so we shouldn't be surprised when Apple makes a change (unannounced, as is often the case).
What's the latest change?
Apple's newest version of the iOS app (14.5 update) is now MISSING the "Subscribe" button. It also has no "Follow" button (which we've previously thought was coming).
What users will see now when they click into a podcast they are considering is a button that says "Latest Episode."
When they...
Duration:00:11:28
154: Sponsorships for Niche Podcasts, with Glenn Hebert
5/11/2021
Glenn Hebert...
is one of those guys who saw the value and power of podcasting early on. His "Horse Radio Network" has been in the podcasting game for a long, long time as a result.
I wanted to chat with Glenn about monetization because he's done it well — he and his wife both work full-time for their little media company and have recurring sponsorships for their shows that are long-standing.
How does that kind of thing happen? That's what I wanted to know.
Glenn is quick to point out...
Duration:00:39:44
153: How to Uncover Monetization Opportunities, Grab Them First, and Make the Most of Them Long-Term, with Andrew Allemann
4/13/2021
Can you see the opportunities that exist in your niche?
If so, you'll gain further insight from listening to this episode. If not, you'll REALLY benefit from listening.
Andrew Allemann seems to have a knack for noticing the opportunities, taking action on them quickly, and making the most of being first to meet the need the opportunity represents.
In this episode Andrew shares...
Duration:00:43:49
152: Niche power, Professional Help, And Paying The Price, with Mark Goldman
4/6/2021
Podcasting success comes in all shapes and sizes... and in any niche area you can think of.
This episode is a case-study of sorts and focuses on a very specific niche podcast and the impact its had on it's creator — Mark Goldman.
Mark is an accountant, and a recruiter for the accounting industry. His businesses help others succeed in the accounting field and help companies in need of a good accountant, find one.
So why did Mark think it was a good idea to start a podcast for the...
Duration:00:41:23
151: Monetize Your Podcast in 100s of Ways, with Dave Jackson
3/30/2021
It's not every day you get to have a "Podcast Hall of Fame" inductee on your podcast. But it's fun when it happens! In this case, it's because Dave Jackson is such a fun guy.
He's known as "The Podcast Coach" and has earned the title since he's been podcasting since way back in 2005 and has published more podcasts of his own than most people have lived. OK, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but not much of one.
Podcast Monetization Is THE Topic
This episode, Dave and I are talking about...
Duration:00:31:14
150: Marketing Your Podcast And Growing Your Audience the RIGHT WAY, with Jeremy Enns
3/23/2021
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No doubt, marketing and promotion of your podcast, with a goal toward growing your audience with the RIGHT listeners, is a very difficult task. I know because I get questions about it from clients all the time.
Are you struggling with the same issues? Dollars to donuts you are…
Jeremy Enns has made a study of successful podcasters VS not-so-successful podcasters and he’s found a handful of things those on...
Duration:00:45:47
149: The NEW Way to Monetize Your Podcast, with Jason Sew Hoy of Supercast
3/16/2021
Podcast monetization may be in your future. Even if you have a relatively small show. Really.
How it is possible? By using a friction-free platform that enables you to simply produce bonus content that is available to paid-members-only.
Sound like a pipe dream? It’s not. My guest on this episode, Jason Sew Hoy is leading a team that has created Supercast — THE WAY (in my humble opinion) for podcasters to build a membership by giving their audience more of what they already love: audio.
In...
Duration:00:35:54
148: Niche Domination Formula Step 5: Saturation
3/9/2021
Watering My Wife's Plants
She asked me to SATURATE some of them... what does that mean? It means entirely soak them... cover them... overwhelm them with water!
This episode is about THAT, for your podcast. Here are some of the best ways to do it
Syndication (platforms) - my list of "how to" instructions: https://podcastfasttrack.com/podcast-directories-2018-2019-get-submitted/
This is Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, etc. - use my list above to get your show on all the platforms you...
Duration:00:24:30
147: Niche Domination STEP 4: Consistency
2/23/2021
Before we get into STEP 4 can I remind you that these steps will do no good unless you dedicate yourself to applying them?
You are doing that, right? If not - are you planning a way to make it happen in the near future? Nothing could impact the long-term success of your podcast like nailing this.
STEP FOUR: Consistency / Frequency
I can't think of anything more consistent than TIME itself, can you?
It ticks away, second after second, never stopping, never relenting.
It's why age is a...
Duration:00:11:04
146: Step Three: Originality & Appeal: The Podcast Niche Domination Formula
1/18/2021
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I hope you're putting these steps into action...
I know you're busy. I know you have other commitments.
If that's the case, file this away and get back to it. But this stuff is important for the longevity and audience building of your podcast.
We've already covered the first two steps - (1) Notice / Awareness and (2) Quality / Helpfulness.
Now it's time for the 3rd phase - Originality / Appeal
In my view, we are right at the tail end of the...
Duration:00:14:12
145: Quality & Helpfulness: Phase 2 of the Podcast Niche Domination Formula
12/30/2020
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OK, you're working that "awareness" piece from the last installment, right? Be sure you go back and start there if you're not.
It's time for STEP TWO of my Niche Domination Formula. Here it is:
Quality / Helpfulness
This one is best illustrated by talking about movies.
There are only two reasons I can think of that people talk about particular movies.
1. It was really good
2. It was really bad
And then in the...
Duration:00:16:29