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Podcast Copywriting: Using CTAs in Your Show Notes

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Podcast Copywriting: 6 Questions Your Show Notes NEED to Answer

Podcast Copywriting: SEO Best Practices for Podcasters

Choosing the Right Podcast Network for Your Show

Kate Astrakhan is the owner of Podcast Network Solutions, a company that provides post-production and podcast support services to podcasters and networks alike. She is a technical podcast producer who fell in love with podcasting after working in the radio and broadcasting industry for more than 30 years. Kate delivers stunning sound quality for more than 1,300 episodes each month.   Kate joins me today to explain what podcast networks are and the pros and cons of joining a network. She ...

Podcast Copywriting: What to Include in Your Podcast Show Notes

Many podcasters get the task of show notes creation done and over with either by using their episode transcripts or including a list of bullet points as their show notes. Many are not aware of the great value that well-written show notes provide and how these impact their show and their listeners. So, how does writing engaging show notes help you, your listeners, and your overall impact on Google search?   Today, I share some of the best practices when writing your show notes. I discuss ...

Podcast Marketing: Why You Need to Build a Website & Email List with Toby Goodman

Toby Goodman is the owner and marketing director of Listen Better Marketing, where he helps entrepreneurs and podcasters be heard through revolutionary marketing that speaks to their market. He has worked in 25 countries and founded a global events company where he manages teams in different parts of the world. A professional drummer for 20 years, Toby works three days each week from his London studio and is currently focused on helping his clients thrive, playing fantastic music, and being ...

Podcast Copywriting: Creating Podcast Titles That Convert

  Think about the first podcast you ever listened to - how were you lured in to listen to that podcast episode? What was your first point of contact? The podcast title. Whether you’re hosting your podcast or looking forward to launching one, remember this short trip down memory lane and ponder on whether your podcast titles create a little - or much - impact on your show and, especially, on Google.   Today, I share four actionable tips to help you create excellent titles for your podca...

How to Build Your Podcast Audience Through LinkedIn with Ted & Arleen Taveras

Ted and Arlene Taveras are the Co-Presidents of Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA),  an insurance licensing and compliance firm they established in 1997. Additionally, they are the co-hosts of the Spot On Insurance podcast. Through this platform, this fantastic husband-and-wife tag team offers help and support concerning the intricacies of insurance regulatory compliance.   Ted has over 20 years of experience with helping insurance professionals understand the complexities of...

How to Choose the Best Day to Release Your Episodes

What’s the best day to release your podcast episodes? How do you determine your release schedule? These are common questions among podcasters - especially new creators. While we all want our podcasts to be successful, determining the perfect day to release your episodes can be quite challenging.   Today, I share the strategy I used to choose which day of the week to release my podcast episodes and why I don’t believe there is a “perfect” release day - despite what statistics might show. ...

Boldly Balancing Your Time with Seasonal Episodes with Naketa Thigpen

Naketa Thigpen, a licensed clinical social worker, is the president and CEO of Thigpro Balance and Relationship Management Institute and considered to be the number one Balance & Relationship Advisor across the globe. Aside from being an empowerment speaker, Naketa is also the host of the podcast for ambitious women and a few brave men called Balance Boldly. She is also the author of the upcoming book Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love & Laugh Your Way to Joy. With the mission to help ...

Encore Episodes Are They Effective and When to Use Them

As much as we want to be consistent in releasing our podcast content, the reality is that there are times when our situation prevents us from doing so. It may be because of a health issue, a personal concern, or an unexpected transition in the business. If you find yourself in this tight situation, you should consider releasing an encore episode. Today, I share what encore episodes are and why podcasters utilize them. I discuss the factors you should consider when choosing encore episode...

How to Turn YouTube Viewers into Podcast Listeners with Amy Feierman

Amy Feierman is the co-host of The Amazon Files Podcast alongside her business partner Kristin Ostrander. Together, Amy and Kristin teach the Wholesale Bundle System where they equip Amazon sellers on how to find and create their custom wholesale bundle. Aside from being a podcaster, Amy is also an entrepreneur who has been selling online for a decade.   Amy joins me today to share how she and her business partner got more of their YouTube viewers to listen to their podcast. She discusse...

6 Steps to Win New Clients with Your Podcast with Xavi Umeh

Xavi Umeh is the founder of Brandedpod, a marketing company that specializes in helping startups get new clients fast using their own podcast. His business is founded on his belief that podcasting is the sure-fire way of building and growing your brand online. Xavi also offers excellent value to his audience through the free content he creates about how to get clients through podcasting on his YouTube Channel.   Xavi joins me today to share his six-step process for turning podcast listen...

Promoting Your Podcast Episodes on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a popular social platform known to cater to entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals. For this reason, it would be a no-brainer to promote any business - or in this case, your business-related podcast - on the most extensive professional social platform.   Sadly, many podcasters fail to notice the value of promoting their shows on this relevant social platform.   Today, I share five easy ways to promote your podcast on LinkedIn without sounding aggressive. I expl...

Tools Podcasters Can Use to Create Audiograms

Just like carpenters who need different tools for different purposes, podcasters also need various tools in their toolbox to promote their episodes. Some are fans of image quotes, while others like creating YouTube videos. One of the popular tools podcasters use today is an audiogram.   Today, I share three powerful tools you can use to repurpose your podcast episodes by creating fantastic audiograms for your social media. I compare these programs and discuss what makes each tool unique ...

How to Repurpose Podcast Episodes into Effective Blog Posts

Here’s a million-dollar question asked by podcasters: “Why can’t I just write the whole podcast episode as a long blog post?”   Writing the whole episode of your podcast can be detrimental to your show. But don’t worry because there are other ways you can use and repurpose the content of your podcast.   Today, I share how you can be creative in repurposing your podcast episodes into long-form blog post articles. I explain the difference between a blog and a podcast show note. I also ...

Creating a Budget for Your Podcast - What to Consider

Budget planning is a crucial part of any business regardless of the industry. While each aspect in your business is vital for it to thrive, marketing your brand and offerings plays a critical role in acquiring clients and referrals. Having a podcast in your marketing toolbox is undoubtedly an advantage over your competitors.   Today, I share the things you should consider when budgeting your finances and allotting a budget for your podcast. I identify the tools and equipment you need to ...

Why You NEED to Follow Up with Your Podcast Guests - and How to Do It

As an entrepreneur or a business leader, then you know how critical it is to follow up with the people you connect with as well as new potential clients. The same is true for your podcast guests. Believe it or not, following up with your podcast guest is a crucial element that can significantly affect your show.   Today, I share why you should always follow up with the guests you feature, and interview on your podcast. I explain why it’s important to ask your guests to share their interv...

Podcast Guesting Improving Your Interviewing Skills & Being a Great Guest with Yann Ilunga

Yann Ilunga is a podcasting consultant who helps entrepreneurs use the podcasting medium to attract prospective clients, increase their exposure, and ultimately, increase their sales. He is a systems strategist, an international speaker, and the founder of the largest online podcasting conference - the Podcast Success Summit. He has been coined a ‘Unicorn-Level Digital Marketing Expert’ by Inc. Magazine. In addition to helping podcasters improve their podcast systems and achieve their goals,...

4 Creative Strategies to Find New Guests for Your Podcast

Planning the content you want to discuss on your podcast is only the beginning of your long journey ahead. Part of this planning is knowing who you want to invite as guests on your show. While there are many places you can consider, identifying specific areas you can look into will avoid the overwhelm of thinking about where to start your search.   Today, I share some creative strategies you can use to find new guests to interview for your show. I discuss four specific places you can exp...

Effective Podcast Launch Strategies with Kate Astrakhan

Kate Astrakhan is an audio engineer, technical podcast producer, and the founder of Podcast Network Solutions, a post-production company that helps podcasters and networks deliver amazing audio sound through post-production and podcast support services. Kate has over 30 years of experience in radio and broadcasting and has a love for storytelling. She fell in love with the podcast industry and its ability to give everyone a voice. Her company currently produces over 1,300 episodes per month....

Launching Your Show with 100 Episodes in 100 Days with Sigrun Gudjonsdottir

Sigrun Gudjonsdottir is the host of The Sigrun Show, a business podcast for female entrepreneurs. She is a lifestyle entrepreneur that has successfully established a seven-figure lifestyle business helping women across the globe build their dream businesses. She is a business mentor and international speaker and has been named the “female James Bond of Online Marketing.”    Originally from Iceland, Sigrun enjoys traveling the world while helping other women entrepreneurs, all while livin...

How to Create a Rockin Content Strategy for Your Podcast

As an entrepreneur or a small business owner, you know the importance of creating a plan. Strategic planning helps you challenge your views and biases and help you acquire new insights into your business. Whether it’s mapping out your blog content for six months or jotting down your to-do list for the day, planning plays a crucial role when creating a content strategy for any aspect of your business - especially your podcast.   On this episode, I share how to create a content strategy an...

3 Powerful Tools to Become a Productive Podcaster

Your systems and processes are crucial for getting things done in your podcast production. How do you gather information from your guests? How do you send them reminders about their upcoming interview?   Knowing which tools you need and the right ones for your processes make the difference between getting things done and thriving as a podcaster and getting burnt out and lead to podfading.   Today, I share the tools in my ‘podcasting toolbox’ that help me be productive. I discuss the ...

Being a Productive Podcaster with Jo Dodds of the POWER to Live More Podcast

  Jo Dodds is the host of the POWER to Live More Podcast as well as the co-host of Engage for Success Radio. She is a consultant, speaker, and trainer on Employee Engagement and works on the core team at Engage for Success. She works with home-based coaches and consultants, helping them do more of what they want to do instead of what they should do through her program POWER to Live More. She helps them unleash their POWER within by improving their productivity, organization, wellbeing, ene...

The Biggest Mistakes Podcasters Make and How to Avoid Them

There is a saying that goes, “Try and try until you succeed.” Many podcasters have tried various approaches and executed different strategies in their podcasting journey. If you are new to podcasting, an aspiring podcaster, or a solopreneur who wants to create a podcast as a part of your marketing strategy, then you have the advantage of saving time, effort, and money as you learn about the mistakes other podcasters have made - and how you can avoid them.   On this episode, I share three...

Welcome to Podcast Rockstars

Welcome to Podcast Rockstars - the show that teaches new and aspiring podcasters and business leaders how to expand their reach, grow their audience, and increase their revenue through podcasting.   I'm so excited you decided to join us!   In this episode, I share who I am, why I decided to launch Podcast Rockstars and the kind of content you can expect to receive from each episode. I share the backstory on how Lidwell Writing Services got started as well as the value we will bring e...