Your Podcast Coach
152 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHelping entrepreneurs grow their podcast super fast, so they can grow their influence and make money! Michael Sharkey, Podcast and Marketing coach gives actionable tips and insights in this podcast to help coaches, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and professionals build a better podcast.
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The Last Episode (For Awhile)
February 13, 2023 08:30 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBWelcome Your Podcast Coach community to my final recording. For awhile. In this episode, three important things... What to do when you need to take an extended break from your podcast. (or sunset it completely) Episodes that you can easily reference to help you make the most of your podcast. The creative journey I am currently embarking on (that's taking my bandwidth away from this podcast) If you're just discovering this podcast, I hope you find this, and the other 143 episodes bene...
Humility & How John Lee Dumas Changed My Business
January 01, 2023 08:30 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBFirst of all, since I'm releasing this on 01/01/2023, I'll start with Happy New Year! I'm kicking off 2023 with a story of humility. When I launched my first podcast in 2015 (and my podcast coaching business), I thought all of this would be easy. As a misguided and naive entrepreneur, I thought all I had to do was create a great logo and the world would come to me for every podcast question they had! Needless to say, a lesson in humility was coming! All of this changed when, after a ...
Patience, Grace and Letting Success Come To You
December 30, 2022 21:44 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBAhhhh... it's New Year's Eve 2022. Tomorrow will be a brand new year! And on this day of reflection, I share with you a story of how I made a big mistake a few years ago, and used this past 365 days doing my best not to repeat that mistake. In turn, learning more about grace and patience and not "forcing" work, but letting it come to me. Thanks for listening and enjoying Your Podcast Coach and I hope you have a wonderful New Years!
(S7/E11) The Easiest Way To Improve Your Podcast
October 19, 2022 12:49 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this final episode of Season 7 of Your Podcast Coach, I share my five takeaways from interviewing entrepreneurs over the past 10 episodes. These takeaways can help you grow your podcast and continue to improve how your podcast sounds. And in these five (#5), I share the easiest way to improve your podcast with your next episode! Thank you so much for listening to this season and all the best to you and your podcast!
(S7/E10) - When You Can't Travel...
October 10, 2022 07:30 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBAn interesting thing happened in April of 2020. Yes, a pandemic took over the world, but something else... Many podcasts launched during this time! And while many people started podcasts because they found themselves with time, others started because they COULDN'T do what they WANTED to do. In the case of Becki Svare, it was travel. So, in lieu of getting on a plane and seeing the world, she launched a "literary escape" podcast. In today's episode, Becki shares more detail on ho...
(BONUS) I'm Not Ok With This...
October 09, 2022 13:46 - 4 minutes - 6.84 MBI preach that consistency is one of the most important things when running any sort of content channel. If you're going to do a podcast, YouTube, blog or just active on social, the most important thing to be is... consistent. Well, last Monday went by and I did not release an episode. My excuse: A cat 4 hurricane and a bad head cold. Hurricanes or not, this still bothered me and I wanted to share a quick story in this 5 minute solo episode. Thanks for listening and sharing!
(S7/E9) - Perfection Getting In The Way
September 26, 2022 07:30 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week, I am happy to introduce you to Emily Wong. Emily and I have spent the summer working on her podcast, Career Cohort - A Community for Curious Careerists. Emily, the founder of Words of Distinction, helps women over 40 land their next great job! She believes whole-heartedly that the pursuit of perfection cripples many great ideas from ever starting. (and many from landing their dream job!) In this episode, Emily shares her inspiration for starting a podcast, one of her bigge...
(S7/E8) - What Podcast Hosts Have In Common
September 19, 2022 07:30 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBHere's a word that I've used a lot this season as I am talking with entrepreneurs about their podcasts... Discovery It's great to have these coaching calls about podcasts with such an incredible variety of podcast hosts. And in this exercise, I am offering coaching and ideas, but I am also LEARNING many great things! This process of discovery (which I highly recommend for your podcast and business!) is showing many things I didn't know. But, it also confirms the things I've always...
(S7/E7) Making the MOST of being a guest
September 12, 2022 07:34 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBOne of the best strategies to grow your audience is to appear on other people's podcasts. But what happens when you're doing that, but not seeing growth. In this episode, we meet Shelley Carney, who focuses on helping "life 2.0" entrepreneurs and is already getting booked on podcasts. I share with Shelley the single most important thing to do when appearing on other shows. thanks for sharing and listening! Interested in learning more about growing your podcast? Start here.
How To Stay Focused (After 2+ Years of Podcasting)
September 05, 2022 13:29 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIn the summer of 2020, when it seemed like everyone was starting a podcast, Tammy Zelez came to me for help. She didn't know what to do, how to do it, or where to start. She just KNEW she had to do a podcast. In today's episode, I catch up with Tammy on all her successes with her podcast Through The Lens and where she goes from here. Check out Tammy's podcast HERE Download the Podcast Roadmap HERE Thanks for listening!
(S7/E5) - Eating Crow
August 29, 2022 07:30 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBI will always coach you to leave your podcast episodes basically unedited. Leave them in there most authentic and true state. However, I come to you on this day, eating some crow because I massively edited last week's episode with Desiree Wolfe. In this episode, I share why I felt the need to edit that episode, what I learned from that experience as a host as well as two segments where we discuss social media and SEO for podcast hosts. Thank you for listening and sharing! Link to m...
(S7/E4) Moms who like to swear...
August 22, 2022 07:30 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBWhen I first heard Desiree Wolfe say that her podcast was basically Mom's who like to swear, I was IN! What a great content "Promise!" But as I got to know Desiree in this coaching conversation, I realized there's so much more to her podcast, Slightly Unfiltered. In this episode, Desiree and I have a conversation about the struggles of managing time and all the "tasks" associated with a podcast, as well as picking up a podcast after an 18 month break. Plus you'll hear the ONE STRAT...
(S7/E3) An Episode about "An Episode"
August 15, 2022 07:30 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBVulnerability. Authenticity. If you’re going to do a podcast, a willingness to be both is key. With Steven Murphy and The Nook Podcast, these two traits are front and center! In this episode, Steven shares how faith is often misconstrued, how his biggest episode to date almost didn’t happen, plus we discuss key strategies you can use to get your own podcast soaring even farther. And one of the big takeaways from this episode is having the courage to publish som...
An Episode about "An Episode"
August 15, 2022 07:30 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBVulnerability. Authenticity. If you’re going to do a podcast, a willingness to be both is key. With Steven Murphy and The Nook Podcast, these two traits are front and center! In this episode, Steven shares how faith is often misconstrued, how his biggest episode to date almost didn’t happen, plus we discuss key strategies you can use to get your own podcast soaring even farther. And one of the big takeaways from this episode is having the courage to publish som...
(S7/E2) Talking Mental Health (For Millennials)
August 08, 2022 07:30 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode of Your Podcast Coach, we dive into a brand new podcast focused on mental health, but through a millennial lens. Liana Ross, host of Let's Be Honest, shares how she is structuring her new podcast, as well how she is embracing her first solo podcast. We talk growth strategy, quick monetization and why it's so important to have a strong passion for what you do. Thanks for listening and sharing! LINKS: Let's Be Honest Podcast - Spotify Liana's Instagram The Podcas...
(S7/E1) Stop Creating Content
August 01, 2022 07:30 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBHow can it be, that one of the best pieces of guidance I've ever heard about creating podcasts is, "STOP CREATING CONTENT"? Because when you look at your podcast, or vlog, or blog as "documenting" (versus creating), a whole new perspective comes in. In this first episode of season 7 of Your Podcast Coach, I share the beginning of a journey. A journey, for at least the next 8 weeks, will feature entrepreneurs just like you, sharing their struggles and triumphs with their podcast. To g...
(BONUS) - I Have An "Ask"
July 18, 2022 08:30 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB"I gotta get my butt back on the horse" I say this very line in this very episode. Why? Because that's exactly what I am doing. After a longer-than-expected break, I am taking ACTION and getting back on the horse for my 7th season of Your Podcast Coach And in this return episode, I have an ask: I would like to interview you. I want to know your struggles, challenges, goals and all things you want accomplish with your podcast and your business. If you're interested, please email me...
(S6/E8) - Just Be You
February 21, 2022 08:30 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB(Season Finale) All season, I've been sharing with you tips and strategies to help you feel great when you record your podcast. Sharing tips and strategies I've learned from coaching podcast hosts, as well as radio talk show personalities. And the secret to all of it, is simply be yourself. In this episode, I share the simplest, yet absolutely most effective way to have a great sounding podcast. Just Be You. thanks for listening and sharing!
(S6/E7) - Amazing Interviews
February 14, 2022 08:30 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this season of Your Podcast Coach, we are talking all about helping YOU sound amazing with your podcast. From preparation, to tech, to execution, this season is all about strategies to help you feel great behind the mic. In this episode, it's all about podcast interviews. While I've taught multi-week courses on podcast interviews and built multi-video presentations, In this episode, I boil down everything you need to know, in one podcast episode. In this episode, you will learn th...
(S6/E6) - Confidence. Part Two.
February 07, 2022 08:45 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBWhat I want...maybe more than anything is for you and your podcast to sound amazing. But when I dive a little deeper, I really want you to feel confident when you press "record" for your podcast. All season, I'm sharing tips and strategies to help you sound amazing with your podcast. And all of these insights point to helping you feel confident when you record. This episode brings it all together. These are very simple things you can do every episode so you sound EXACTLY like you sho...
(S6/E5) - Confidence. Part One.
January 31, 2022 08:45 - 20 minutes - 28 MBAll season on the Your Podcast Coach podcast, I am giving you tips and strategies to help you sound amazing. These are insights gained from 25 years training talk show hosts and the last 8 years working with podcast host. And all these tips point to one thing when you record your episodes. Confidence. This episode, (and next week's) are the foundation work for sounding confident. And that comes down to two very important things: Preparation and Execution. Sounding amazing with ...
(S6/E4) - The Top 5 Microphones
January 24, 2022 08:30 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBThis season on Your Podcast Coach, we are discussing all the things you need to know to sound amazing with your podcast. And if you're talking podcasts, you gotta talk microphones! In this episode, I run through the top 5 microphones you can use to record your podcast. And this isn't just comparing microphones, these are the top five ways to record your podcast regardless of your budget or situation. While I've consulted with broadcast engineers who build multi-million dollar studios...
(S6/E3) - Who's the ONE person you're talking to?
January 17, 2022 08:30 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBThis season is all about helping you sound amazing with your podcast! Tips, strategies and insights you can implement now to help you gain confidence behind the mic. In this episode, we zero in on the "ideal listener" that you talk to every single episode. This person (avatar, ideal listener, etc...) you will define by deciding gender, ethnicity and other details. But you will also dive into what makes this person "tick". What do they enjoy? What are their passions? And once you ze...
(S6/E2) Passion & Authenticity With Your Podcast
January 10, 2022 08:30 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBThis season is all about helping you sound AMAZING as a host of your podcast. The foundation, tips and strategies all to give you confidence behind the mic and create the best sounding podcast for you! In this episode, we get into it with the very first thing you have to make sure: Are you talking about what you really want to talk about??? This is your passion and it is the foundation of your podcast. Gaining confidence behind the mic all starts with making sure you're talking abou...
(S6/E1) Three Podcast Questions To Start 2022
January 03, 2022 08:30 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBHappy new year! Starting off 2022 with your podcast, there are three important questions for you to ask: 1. Are you REALLY ready to do your podcast? 2. Are you REALLY talking about what you want to? 3. Are you planning for success? In this episode, I break these questions down for you and share success stories to get you inspired and ready for success with your podcast! Grab my free podcast roadmap now!
Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals with INTENTION
December 27, 2021 15:36 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBHappy New Year! As we wrap up 2021, and look ahead to 2022, this is the time of the year when we reflect and prepare. Part of the preparation is setting GOALS! In this episode, I share with you a concept that you are probably familiar with, S.M.A.R.T. Goals. I break these down for you as well as the most important part of setting these goals: Setting goals with INTENTION! Thank you for supporting Your Podcast Coach in 2021 and here's to an even bigger and better 2022! Links ment...
Your First 1000 Listeners (Workshop Replay)
December 20, 2021 13:43 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBThis episode features the replay of this past week's workshop, "Your First 1000 Listeners". In this workshop, I share simple strategies to gain new audience and how to keep them engaged...ultimately turning your new listeners into paying customers. Links mentioned: The new Samson Q2U Microphone Giveaway Watch this presentation with slides. Thanks everyone! Have a great holiday season!!!
Keep It Simple With Your Business
December 13, 2021 08:30 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBGoing into 2022, I really want to focus on keeping things SIMPLE. As I mentioned in the last episode, the one area where I've wasted the most TIME and MONEY, is when I've made things more complicated than they needed to be. And many times, with your podcast and your business, if you keep it simple, that makes life easier, and makes your business more profitable. In this episode, I share three key themes to help you get ready for 2022 so you can focus on just what's important. (and get ...
BONUS - Free Microphone Giveaway & Workshop!!!
December 10, 2021 08:30 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBIt's the holidays... so time to give away some good podcast freebies!!! First, I have my final free workshop of the year happening this Wednesday (December 15), and I am going live with my most popular workshop of the year, "Your First 1000 "List"eners. AND... I am giving away a brand new, Samson Q2U microphone! In this episode, I let you hear just how great this microphone sounds! Use the following links...and good luck!!! Register for "Your First 1000 "List"eners" Workshop (be...
Keep It Simple With Your Podcast
December 06, 2021 13:58 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBAs we all get ready for 2022, one theme keeps showing up again and again for me. Keep it SIMPLE!!! Goodness knows, over the years, I have complicated things with my podcast and my business. And these “complications” have cost me time, energy and money. In today’s episode, I go through three themes you can do to help you, the solo entrepreneur and podcast host, keep things simple. Plus, you’ll get the most benefit for the work you do. These three themes: Don’t turn your podcast int...
The Vicious Cycle of Procrastination
November 29, 2021 13:30 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBWe all procrastinate at one time or another. Before you judge yourself and feel bad, procrastination is pretty easy-to-spot and easy to correct when you know it's coming. In this episode, I take you through the five-step cycle from the excitement at the beginning, to the inevitable procrastination. I am releasing this episode right now, because so many entrepreneurs and coaches are excited (step two) with growing a podcast and their business in the new year. To keep that exciteme...
Giving some thanks
November 22, 2021 13:56 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBIt's the week of Thanksgiving...possibly my favorite holiday of the year! What's so wonderful about this holiday is it's truly centered around gratitude. In this short episode, I share a story about attracting the "right" clients into your business and listeners to your podcast. And giving thanks, as I discover the very wonderful and unique quality, of the clients I have attracted into my business in 2021. Enjoy and give thanks!
What are you talking about?
November 15, 2021 14:57 - 13 minutes - 19 MBIt's all about getting your podcast and your business ready for 2022! Last week, I went through the 5 keys you should be thinking about to get ready in advance of the new year. This episode, I revisit #1 - "sounding good" and make sure you are talking about the very right thing for you! Plus I share the story of Agnes' podcast and how she got super clear on her mission and what she really wants to talk about! Register for this week's workshop here. Check out Agnes' podcast here.
5 Keys To Your Podcast in 2022
November 08, 2021 15:31 - 25 minutes - 35 MBI know a lot of entrepreneurs, like you, are thinking about how to launch or grow a podcast in 2022. I'm having more and more conversations every week about it! So, this episode are 5 important keys to keep front and center if you want a successful podcast and business throughout next year. Thanks for listening! Links: Book a strategy call Amazing sounding Microphone I mentioned. Free Podcast Roadmap
A Podcast Partnership Idea (You Should Do!)
November 01, 2021 07:30 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBContinuing the conversation from last week's episode, where I encouraged you to think about your podcast interviews differently... as partnerships. Here is an example of a partnership I did with Travis Brown, host of Podcast Builder Club. In this episode, I share with you why this was an effective partnership for both Travis and myself. But also, listen to Travis' podcast production style. He is transforming his interviews... into stories. I hope you enjoy this conversation, and you can ...
The REAL Value of a Podcast Interview
October 25, 2021 13:51 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBFor a moment...think about the podcast interview. You might think of them as this "thing" you "have to do" for your podcast. But, I would like to invite you to think differently about the podcast interview and realize that this ONE TOOL can be the driver of huge growth for your podcast and your business. In this episode, I share strategies to make MORE out of your podcast interviews, and other partnership possibilities for growing your podcast... and your business!
The Value You Give With Your Podcast and Email List
October 18, 2021 14:39 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBIn the conversation around getting your first 1000 "list"eners, there are two things that you must remember: Your podcast… gives value Your lead magnet… gives value And when you create value for both of these, for your podcast listeners and your email list, DON'T HOLD BACK! When you give incredible and immense value (for free) with both of these, you will ATTRACT the best customers and clients for your business. Thanks for listening!!!
Your First 1000 "List"eners
October 11, 2021 13:42 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBThis episode is for you if you're looking to grow your podcast AND your business. The most effective and powerful 1-2 punch is using your podcast audience to give value and build your email list. Today I talk about what really happened when FB went down last week, why you can't rely on social media and the most powerful tool to grow your business is... Your Email List!!! You'll learn the three step process to starting and growing your list today! Thanks for listening!
7-Day Podcast Launch Workshop
October 04, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBThis episode is for you if you're just getting started with your podcast. Is this you? You've answered some questions, but only have more... You have a great podcast idea, but no idea where to begin. This is a workshop I just completed with a bunch of great questions at the end. I hope this workshop gives you the answers you need and the inspiration to take ACTION!
You're a Podcast Host. AND You're a Creator!
September 20, 2021 17:04 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBI am returning after a long summer break with five things I am taking away from this summer. And how I hope I can help you keep your podcast growing with these FIVE things I am taking away from this summer. Remember, YOU ARE A CREATOR! Sometimes that is for your podcast and sometimes how you create in other places (like workshops or IG lives!) I am so excited to get back "on this horse" with my podcast and keep giving you value to help you with your business and your podcast. Intereste...
Free Podcast Workshops (To Help You Get Better!)
June 21, 2021 07:30 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBJust a quick update from Your Podcast Coach... I am taking a few weeks off from my normal Monday podcast because I am working on workshops for you! You have told me that there are two areas you would like help with... Interviews on your podcast And how to grow your podcast. These workshops are FREE and will be starting in the next couple of weeks. If you haven't done so already, grab my free Podcast Roadmap and you'll be notified when these workshops are live! Thanks for listenin...
Use Your Difference... To Make A Difference. With Tayo Rockson
June 14, 2021 07:30 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBI'll say it again... The fastest way to grow your podcast, is to be a guest on another person's podcast. That works for you, just the same as it works for me. Today's episode is a conversation Tayo Rockson and I had on his amazing podcast, As Told By Nomads. Tayo is an cultural translator, activist and storyteller. And he has a very successful and engaging podcast. Thanks for listening!
What's Possible With A Podcast. With Andy Lack
May 31, 2021 07:30 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBJust a few months ago, Andy Lack, host of Pick The Pup, knew nothing about podcasts. He didn't know how to start, how to get published and he was terrified of tech. What he did know, was how to make money betting on golf. He was a "rain man" of sorts when it came to research and analysis of golf. Studying players, stats, courses and more...all to make money betting on golf. As you will hear in today's episode, Andy overcame all of this, and in an incredibly short amount of time, beca...
Getting Better At Podcasting. With Michael Caz
May 24, 2021 07:30 - 18 minutes - 25 MBSUCCESS STORY EPISODE Michael Caz (Cazayoux) is a beast. He has two incredibly successful podcasts with tens of thousands of monthly listeners, a 7-figure fitness/nutrition biz with his wife, Adee, and a beautiful new family. Michael is also one of my clients. Starting with this episode, I want to share these success stories...bragging on these individuals. The hope is that as you hear what these entrepreneurs have done, that you find the courage and inspiration to launch your own podc...
Five Podcast Money Myths
May 17, 2021 07:30 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBStarting off my next 100 episodes with the number one conversation around podcasts...money. Money! Money! Money! Can you make money with your podcast? Is there any return on investment? What’s the best path to make money with your podcast? In this episode, I break down five podcast money myths surrounding starting and growing your podcast. From sponsorships, audience size to the fastest way to make money and build customer loyalty, this episode will give you clarity around making mo...
What You Can Learn From Releasing 100 Episodes
May 10, 2021 07:30 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBWow! Episode 100 of Your Podcast Coach! Let's celebrate! I’ll start by saying a big “thanks” to everyone who listens regularly. Without you...i’d just be talking to myself! In this episode, I highlight some of the key learnings from these first 100 episodes. I break it down into four episode categories: Tactical, Coaching, Vulnerability & Making Money. My goal is to give you an easy reference if you want to go back and listen again (or for the first time). Thanks for listening, shar...
Returning After A Long Layoff
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBWhat do you do when your podcast drops off? Picture this, your podcast is going strong, you're regularly recording episodes, and BOOM! Life happens, things get in the way, and before you know it you’ve “pod-faded”, and your podcast has been in the dark for 6 months. In today’s episode I’m going to give you four steps to getting back on the wagon, getting your podcast going strong, and what you can do to prevent this from happening again in the future. Thanks for listening and subscribi...
Possibly The Perfect Podcast Episode
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBCreating a truly unique podcast is easier said than done. In today’s episode I'm dissecting what might very well be one of the best podcast episodes I’ve ever heard. I’ll be taking you through my three pillars as to why this episode stands out, and how you can apply them to your next episode. Thanks for listening and subscribing! 3-tips for your next podcast: 07:30 - Step away from your normal recording environment 09:00 - Be authentic; be you 13:00 - Never lose sight of the purp...
The Podcast Roadmap (Step Two)
April 19, 2021 07:30 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBWe venture further down The Podcast Roadmap in today’s episode of Your Podcast Coach! Last week, and this week, I share with you the detailed roadmap that will take you from exactly where to begin with your podcast all the way to publishing 100+ episodes. Today's episode starts with your podcast launch through how to grow quickly and ultimately making money with your podcast. (if you have not done so, please listen to the previous two episodes. (#95 and #96)) Thanks for listening and...
The Podcast Roadmap (Part One)
April 12, 2021 07:30 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB“I want to start a podcast...but WHERE DO I BEGIN?” Possibly the MOST COMMON QUESTION I get from entrepreneurs and coaches who want to start a podcast. For today’s episode, we start down The Podcast Roadmap. A complete roadmap that has the exact order you need to take for the life of your podcast. Today, I talk about the place to start with your podcast and navigate the tech as well as what to do in the first few days of your podcast. Download your FREE Podcast Roadmap: www.yourpod...