Career In Audio : Chats About Podcasting, Radio And Other Content Creation
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsTips and Tricks for how to succeed in an audio career. Career In Audio is a multiple-episode per week podcast that gives you advice from 20 years from the podcasting and radio industry. From the technical to the emotional and everything in between, Zach McCrite starts from ground zero and takes you through all of the trials, tribulations and successes of the audio industry. From novice to a seasoned professional, this podcast has proven to be an amazing resource for anyone who has been or is looking to enter the audio industry!
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064 - How To Find The Perfect Show Topic
October 04, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIn today's episode, Zach talks about one part of the pre-launch preparation that many people forget about--topic selection. Not just for each episode, but for the podcast or radio show as a whole. There's one big point that sometimes gets overlooked when putting a show together. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
063 - Screw New Years Resolutions
October 01, 2018 09:00 - 7 minutes - 9.79 MBIn today's episode, Zach makes October 1 (or whatever date you're listening to this), you're 'New Year.' It's that simple. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
062 - The More Haters Hate, The More Loyal Your Fans Are
September 27, 2018 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.52 MBIn this episode, Zach talks about how your content, if strong, will always rub someone the wrong way. Don't worry about it. Your fans will be your fans. As Kanye West once said, "If they hate, then let him hate, and watch the money pile up. The good life." 😉 Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
061 - Repurpose For More Great Content
September 24, 2018 09:00 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MBIn this episode, Zach chats about the art of repurposing previous content. In a world where 'niching down' is key, sometimes it's more appropriate (and important) to niche down the content you have already published. Zach explains more about that and exactly how to do it in this episode. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
060 - Get A Second Opinion
September 20, 2018 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, Zach breaks down the concept of accepting a coach or mentor for your career. In this case, maybe it should be more than one. The audio medium is one of the most creative in the world, as it relies on a listener's 'theater of the mind.' And you're living inside thousand's of theaters with the same message. So why not get insight from more than one 'theater manager?' Zach breaks it down. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
059 - 3 Easy Steps To Being A Great Storyteller
September 17, 2018 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode, Zach breaks down how to tell a story in an efficient way that is still super entertaining. Many times, people either let a story drag on too long OR they have no concept of story structure. Zach lays out a three-step process to making any story more listenable to your consumer. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
058 - How To Create A Live Call-In Show
September 13, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBIn today's episode, Zach brings a client's question to the podcast regarding the creation of a live call-in show. Plenty of options are out there and Zach gives out his recommendations. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
057 - iTunes Is Cracking Down On Titles
September 10, 2018 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.81 MBIn today's episode, Zach breaks down the latest actions from Apple to purge podcasts from iTunes that are doing things that aren't up to Apple's code. Zach tells you how to avoid being a part of the purge. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
056 - Audio Is Not The Only Medium
September 06, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, Zach breaks down the opportunities show hosts have to replicate the content they've already produced into other media that can possibly be consumed by people who prefer something other than audio... at very extra little cost/time to you, the show creator. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
055 - Use Your Will
August 30, 2018 18:18 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, Zach uses a recent career accomplishment in his life to let others know that it's not necessarily what how smart or gifted you may be to achieve what you want to achieve. It just comes from within. And everyone has it. Go to careerinaudio.club for your free gift.
054 - Don't Give Away Valueless Crap
August 27, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 7.73 MBIn this episode Zach explains the difference between giving just anything away for free and giving away something of value for free. Zach reminds hosts the importance of respecting their listeners and explains how giving away something with no value doesn't do much for your listeners. He also reminds hosts to always give their listeners something of quality even if they are giving that something away for free. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
053 - Show Respect To Your Listener Through Your Intro
August 23, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBToday's episode deals with intros, outros and where to place bumps and advertisements. Zach talks about why you shouldn't repeat information that has already been stated in your intro or will be stated in your outro. He also explains why you should provide content before you ask something of your listener. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
052 - How To Achieve The One Big Thing
August 20, 2018 09:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBToday's episode focuses on setting and achieving goals. Zach suggests setting one main goal, big or small and focusing solely on that one thing. Next, make a list of everything you think you would have to do to complete that goal. Zach explains that by completing the easiest things on the list first you can create momentum and help yourself stay motivated to reach your final goal. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
051 - Be Vulnerable
August 16, 2018 09:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, Zach talks about how being open and honest helps people find you relatable. Often the things we are insecure or embarrassed about are things that everyone worries about. If you come across as someone who is relatable people are more likely to want to listen to what you have to say. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
050 - Pay At Least A Little Attention To Your Data
August 13, 2018 09:00 - 7 minutes - 9.97 MBIn this episode, Zach *slightly* backtracks on an old omen having to do with paying way too much to your podcast downloads and recommends trying a new trick when it comes to your data. It's a good way to use the data to your advantage for future episodes of your show. Check out this quick, but effective episode for a quick podcast (or radio show) hack. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
049 - The Foolproof Way To Always Keep In Touch With Your Followers
August 09, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, Zach takes a recent national news story and relates it to the platforms we use ourselves to relay our content to the people that follow us. Podcasts are a pretty safe way to get your message out to your audience, no matter what the content may be. But, if you are using other platforms, that may not always be the case. Zach outlines the ways in which you can always be ready for when a platform makes a change that could cripple how you get your content out there. Get your fr...
048 - Just DOCUMENT
August 06, 2018 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode, Zach goes through a dead-simple way to create content for your show--just documenting what you love to do. Sometimes we get so caught up in throwing out our own opinions and advice on things, which is totally fine. But, so many listeners are interested in not just what you are doing, but HOW you are doing it. This episode describes how just documenting what you are doing and turning it into content might work for you. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
047 - How To Increase Listener Loyalty In ONE Step
August 02, 2018 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, Zach talks about how a show host can build a relationship with their audience by being open about themselves. He explains how telling your listeners a bit about your own personal experiences makes you more relatable to them. If you are not the most entertaining or informative show host, creating a personal connection with the audience is a good way to get people to listen. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club
046 - How To Overcome Burnout
July 30, 2018 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBTodays epiosde is about an idea Zach and a friend had for a new podcast about accountability. Zach talks about his recent weight loss journey and the difficulties that can often come with long-term goals. He reminds listeners that the small, continuous step are what lead to bigger goals in the future. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club
045 - How To Have A Remote Guest Co-Host When Podcasting From Your Phone
July 26, 2018 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBIn today's episode, Zach talks about making a quality podcast using limited resources. Zach explains how you record a podcast with a co-host or guest who is in another location using the 'Ringr' app. You can test the app for yourself by using the promo code ringr.com/doyourdamnpodcast. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club
044 - How To Not Get Stale
July 23, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MBIn this episode, Zach discusses how podcasters can get too comfortable with the formats of their shows and how this can become boring for listeners. Zach also talks about how to grow while also staying on brand. If you're not happy with your results, its 'insanity' to think the same continued approach will produce better ones. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club
043 - Your Disinterest In A Topic Can Be Great Content
July 19, 2018 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode, Zach talks about how all the effort that goes into podcasting may eventually lead you to feel bored and a bit stagnant. He also talks about discussing topics that you may not be that interested in, but may be popular and or time-sensitive subjects. Zach goes on to explain how by presenting the topic with a good energy and your own take on it you can create interesting content. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club
042 - How Important Is Podcast Episode Title
July 16, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBIn this episode, Zach talks about the importance of the podcast name and episode titles and how keywords can help drive traffic to your podcast. Zach explains how coming up with niche titles can increase the chances of your podcast appearing in internet search engines. By crafting episode titles that read similar to the way you would type in a Google search, you increase the likelihood that people will discover your podcast when they Google something similar. Get your free gift now at caree...
041 - How Podcasters Can Get On The Radio
July 12, 2018 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode, Zach talks about taking your podcast and using it to transition into a career in radio. Zach explains how by first providing the value of the podcast you set your self up to hopefully see money in the future. This can allow you to have your podcast and also offer segments or edited episodes to local radio stations. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
040 - Perhaps The ONLY Way To Make Money BEFORE You Actually Podcast
July 09, 2018 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBToday's episode focuses on trying to immediately make your podcast profitable. Zach discusses the idea of finding a sponsorship for your podcast prior to staring and then gearing your episodes towards that specific market. However, Zach explains that if the hosts' main passion is money rather than the actual podcasting, it can result in a subpar product. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
039 - Prepare Less Questions For Your Guest, NOT More
July 05, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBIn today's episode, Zach discusses some interviewing techniques for show hosts. He talks about how having too many questions prepared for an interview can begin to make all of your interviews sound the same. Zach suggests having a few questions prepared and using your guests' responses to these questions as prompts for you to ask more follow-up questions. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
038 - How To Instantly Become A Better Storyteller
July 02, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 11 MBIn todays episode, Zach explains how being able to tell a compelling story can help make you a better podcaster or radio host. Zach talks about how a good story generally contains a setup, a problem and a resolution. He also discusses some storytelling tips he learned through Tracy Johnson at tjohnsonmediagroup.com. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
037 - RANT TIME! Personality Matters
June 28, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutes - 11.9 MBZach talks about a listener who asked for a critique of the podcast he has recently started and offers advice to others who may be thinking of getting into podcasting themselves. Often people who think they want to start a podcast are hesitant to actually start it because of any number of worries. Zach addresses some of the reasons people won't go through with starting their podcast and why taking the first step and just doing it, is so important. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.cl...
036 - Turn Your Show Into A Live Show
June 25, 2018 09:00 - 8 minutes - 9.3 MBIn this episode Zach discusses the idea of live streaming your show while watching a live event, be it a sports game, political event or television show. With the rise in popularity of live streams on Facebook, Instagram and Twitch, the 'second screen experience' is a way for the people to watch their favorite mediums while also engaging with others. Instead of doing a recap of the next Game Of Thrones episode, why not broadcast live while it's happening instead? Get your free gift now at...
035 - Embrace The Hate
June 21, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode, Zach talks about how your biggest 'haters' can be converted into some of your biggest fans. If you are putting yourself in the public eye you can expect to receive at least some negative attention. It is only natural that if you have an opinion there are going to be people who disagree with you. If your content is engaging, these 'haters' may still disagree with you but they might also enjoy hearing what it is you have to say. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.
034 - The #1 Analytic To Measure When Just Starting A Podcast
June 18, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode, Zach discusses a Medium article by Benjamin Hardy, about the importance of recognizing how far you've come. Although it may feel like you are still a long way from reaching your final goals, it's important to take time to appreciate the progress you have made so far. Setting smaller goals helps you stay focused and these smaller improvements give you confidence in yourself and help you stay motivated. Although you may seem far from your final destination it's important to r...
033 - Most Show Hosts Are Missing One Massive Opportunity
June 14, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, Zach discusses the importance of making your listeners feel appreciated by giving them some bonus content they weren't expecting. A good way to show your listeners that they're important to you is to reward listener loyalty with something that isn't necessarily available to just anyone. Why not try a recap episode, or answer some questions you didn't have time for on another show, or even save a snippet of a future episode just for those dedicated listeners? Get your free ...
032 - Eliminate The Technobabble (plus FREE BOOK offer)
June 11, 2018 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.87 MBIn this episode, Zach will be sharing something he learned from Russell Brunson. He is in the middle of reading Experts Secrets written by Russell Brunson which is more about building a Tribe. One of the things that really stuck out to Zach while reading the book is Getting Rid Of The Technobabble. A lot of you are doing Niche Podcasting and one of the downfalls of that is that you assume that everybody knows the Niche Specific Lingo you are referring to. Zach says if your Niche is that you’...
031 - My First Experience With Advertising My Podcast
June 07, 2018 09:00 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, Zach will give an update with his paid advertisement which he talk about in his previous episode - 024 - Results From The First 3 Days Of Doing Paid Advertising For My Podcast. Zach previously paid an advertisement to see what benefit he could get from it and that has now ended and he wanted to share the results with you. Zach primarily use Overcast app as his podcast player. One thing he loves about this app is it’s free and they use advertising at the bottom of the player...
030 - One Of The Simplest Ways To Monetize Your Podcast
June 04, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 7.51 MBWE'VE MOVED TO A MONDAY/THURSDAY EPISODE RELEASE SCHEDULE. Enjoy today's Monday episode release. In this episode, Zach will talk about Monetizing which is also one of his goal although his main reason for this podcast is that he love it. One of the simplest way to monetize your podcast is Invest your time. You can direct them into your website or use an email address if you doesn’t have a website yet. Have people schedule a 15 minute strategy call with you. It’s free and zero obligation, y...
029 - Guess What, You Suck
May 31, 2018 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.74 MBZach is motivated to do this episode due to someone that wanted to be his client who wanted to start a career in audio space. He told Zach that he is afraid that no matter what he’s going to suck. Then Zach told him that you are going to suck. No matter what industry, you’re going to suck at first. But if you keep on doing it, the experience will help you not suck. The more you do the thing you want to do, the less you will suck over time. Zach wish somebody told him this back before he star...
028 - How To Be Likable On Your Show
May 29, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 7.27 MBIn this episode, Zach will talk about likability or being likable. There are people that told him they always don’t feel liked as to pertains to people that are listening to their radio show. There are mainly two questions he ask them. First is that - Where does likability rank on the things that you would like to get out of doing a radio show or podcast? Obviously, everybody would love to be liked when they are talking publicly especially if they’re trying to sell something to the people. S...
027 - How To Get A Job In Radio
May 24, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.34 MBThe theme for this episode is “I’m not saying, I’m just saying”. Zach says that if you are listening to this podcast you might be into radio or some sort of audio podcasting, etc. and if you wanted to get in you got to find a way to get in. In his case, the route he went is he went to college. Zach graduated with a degree in Journalism. He knew from an early age that he wanted to be in radio and he really don’t use his degree in any shape or form. He’s already interning in a radio station wh...
026 - How To Start Your Podcast NOW
May 22, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.42 MBIn this episode, Zach says the day he recorded this pod is a special day he look forward to because he will be recording his first webinar. The Stress Free Podcast Marketers Guide for New Podcasters. Zach will preview his next episode, he will tell why he give away a lot of his favorite content for free. Zach will give you the introduction to his doyourdamnpodcast.com membership area. He will tell you an idea how to start your podcast. Go get your cellphone and open Voice Memo app or any Vo...
025 - The Brother To Content Is ENERGY
May 17, 2018 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.64 MBZach’s introduction is about his podcast episodes that all were done in his car which most of you know if you started listening from episode 000 or shortly there after. Zach says he is fascinated by a lot of different subjects. He listens to 5 or 10 podcasts and there are some times where half of those that he enjoyed and the other half where he is not in the mood to listen to. So, he go searching for another free podcast to listen to. And found one with zero energy. Moral story is that if E...
024 - Results From The First 3 Days Of Doing Paid Advertising For My Podcast
May 15, 2018 09:00 - 12 minutes - 9.59 MBIn this episode, Zach will give you an update with regard his previous episode of Advertising. Here is the previous episode Zach talk about buying advertising for your podcast - 012 - The One Way To Promote Your Podcast That No One Talks About. Zach bought advertising for his podcast to try this. He have been using the Overcast Podcast player. He bought advertising on the Overcast Podcast player Ad platform. Overcast will put a small Ad banner at the bottom of the podcast player. That adver...
023 - I Suffer From Impostor Syndrome
May 10, 2018 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.25 MBIn this episode, Zach will talk about Impostor Syndrome which he himself suffer from and is still continue to suffer from it. Zach knows that many of you suffer from it too. He’s been in radio for over 20 years now but Impostor Syndrome still happens to him and he’s still fighting it. Zach think that part of Impostor Syndrome is worrying what other people will think if you fail or if you run out of time to do it all the time. Go ahead and be the expert in your field and then go out on your s...
022 - Two Hacks To Level-Up Your Interviewing Skills Immediately
May 08, 2018 09:00 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode, Zach will be giving two interview tips. The first one is, the Double Barrel Question. The Double Barrel Question is asking two questions at the same time. Tip 1.A is - Don’t worry about being brief. Ask the question and get out of the way. Let the interviewee be the star. The number 2 is, Load Open Query. Close query when you really need an open one. What is an Open Query and Close Query? Close Query is - can the answer be answered in just one word, two words, three words? I...
021 - Open And Close Loops
May 03, 2018 09:00 - 14 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, Zach will talk about Loops. He site Seinfeld’s episodes as to what he will talk about. Zach consider Seinfeld’s episodes brilliant because it always have four different sub-stories and somehow at the end, all of those little sub-stories would intersect into a one big pay-off. Zach’s point is, in the middle of your shows you are to open loops and closes, when you open a loop you close another. Here is Zach’s example, you open up a loop to start an interview whenever you’re in...
020 - REINVEST Your First Podcast Profits
May 01, 2018 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.16 MBIn this episode, Zach says that he is enjoying doing podcast very very much now because of the help of a Virtual Assistant. He already talk about his Virtual Assistant in previous episode - 006 - What To Do When You Can't Do It All. Zach is enjoying and love doing this podcast now because he made enough money in other podcast that pays for him to hand off work that he don’t have time to do to his Virtual Assistant. He taken the money that he made and invested it back on his business. As of ...
019 - Give Value FIRST, Reap Benefits Later
April 26, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 7.67 MBIn this episode, Zach is saying that when somebody has given you something of extreme value for free, you look at that valuable thing that person gave you. That is exactly the kind of person you want to be in the audio world. You want to give value to the people that listen on the radio and podcast side. That value make helm in the form of giving something for free. Those listeners are appreciative that they have been given value upfront for free. Give them something tangible for free and ma...
018 - Zach's Top Preparation Hack And A Free Offer
April 24, 2018 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.6 MBIn this episode, Zach will talk about a Hack that he used and something that he’s been working on. First is what Zach will call as Preparation H. There will be times that you’ll have an idea and will forget it. Zach will advise you to open a Note taking app or Voice recording app on your phone, hit the dictate button or record button and go then save it. Don’t let ideas slip out of your mind. Next is about the FREE webinar that Zach created. The first one is scheduled for April 29th 2018 and...
017 - DO NOT QUIT... The First Win Is The Toughest
April 19, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.45 MBIn this episode, Zach will be sharing his experience being an overweight nearly his entire life. After many attempts, he feel like this is the time his losing weight for good. He’s been as high as 420 lbs and he is now just above the 300 barrier as of recording this podcast. What Zach did is he just stack wins on top of wins on top of wins which reminded him of his podcasting career. Zach failed both in radio and podcasting when he first tried to get started that when he look back he thinks ...
016 - Thoughtful Interviewing Is Key
April 17, 2018 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.06 MBIn this episode, Zach says that one of his favorite things in podcasting and radio is he loves interviewing. In podcasting and radio in general, you’re never gonna be the best but you always strive to be the best. You’re never gonna be perfect but you strive to be perfect. You’re always reaching for that an unattainable goal but maybe it’s just to get 1% better or to be a little bit better than you were the day before. So in interviewing, what Zach try to do is to interview with a different ...
015 - 3 Ways To Stop Longwinded Answers From Your Guests
April 12, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 7.44 MBIn this episode, Zach wants you to know that you will run Into a guest that gets longwinded with the question. If you are fading away in listening into a longwinded answer of a guest, you’re listeners is probably gone. Zach wants you to get out of there as fast as you possibly can and that can be tricky. Two ways to go about it that Zach have used are, Number 1 - Think about the next question that you are gonna ask that you think will tie in what your guest is talking about and If you can fi...