Beyond Surveys How Real Conversations Grow Your Podcast
Are you confident your podcast content is truly resonating with your audience? Many podcasters assume their content is "fine" without digging deeper. But there's a powerful way to gain invaluable insights directly from your listeners.
In this episode, I share a game-changing strategy I recently used at my new job with Podpage. By conducting one-on-one Zoom calls with users, we uncovered crucial feedback that transformed our product. This approach can work wonders for your podcast too!
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Question of the Month
Some podcasters spend time putting in chapters that include artwork and links. Where are you when it comes to chapters? Did you know they exist? Do you use them in your show? As a listener, do you like them? Hate them? Click the link and let me know (and don't forget the name, elevator pitch, and link to your show). I need your answer by 9/27
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Where I Will Be?
I'll be speaking at Podcast Movement in Washington DC August 19-22.
Ecamm Creator Camp October 15-18 in (Bostonish MA)
I'll be speaking at Podindy.com on November 9th
I look forward to seeing you all, please come up and say hi. To see my full itinerary, go to schoolofpodcasting.com/where
Want me to speak at your event or online meetup, contact me here.
Mentioned In This Episode
The Audience Is Listening: A Little Guide to Building a Big Podcast
Joining the School of Podcasting
Grow The Show with Chris Hutchins
All the Hacks Episodes on Bank Accounts
Tidycal Calendar System with Lifetime Deal
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I'd Love To Meet You - Here is Where I Will Be
I will be manning the Podpage booth at Podcast Movement in Chicago and Dallas. For more information go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/where If you would like to me speak at your even (on or offline) go to www.schoolofpodcasitng.com/contact
Question of the Month: Podcasting Pet Peave
You're listening to a podcast, and someone does _______ and you just roll your eyes, maybe skip this episode, maybe unfollow. What is your top podcast pet peeve? Be sure to mention the name of your show, a little bit about it, and your website address (so I can link to it in the episode description). I need your answer by 2/21/25
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00:00 - Untitled
00:21 - Untitled
00:21 - The Content is "fine"
01:08 - Opening
02:09 - Your Mission
03:30 - Podpage Feedback Strategy
05:09 - Smile at Your Feedback
06:14 - Put the Feedback Into Action
07:34 - Get A Scheduling Tool - I Like TidCal
10:00 - Make it Easy to Join - Use Zoom
11:08 - Don't Get Defensive
11:56 - Let Them Know Your Why
13:58 - Maybe Not Your Target Audience
14:55 - Prove Your Were Listening
16:27 - It Takes Courage
23:07 - Why Do I Say 3%?
25:21 - Brand Recognition Motive
25:42 - All the Hacks - Reporting
27:32 - A Websterism
27:56 - On the Road
30:04 - Ask Them
30:56 - Join the School of Podcasting
31:48 - Bloopers
