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School of Podcasting Episodes

Feb. 27, 2017

My Favorite Episode Is - Podfest Reflections

Today I'm back from Podfest in Orlando Florida. What a great show, there were tons of brand new podcasters looking to jump into the space. This week we share if you had one podcast episode that sticks in your brain, if so why...

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Feb. 20, 2017

Behind The Scenes of Creating a Local Podcast

Today I share some insights after talking with Jason Norris of Podcast Logical Chris Holifield of I Am Salt Lake Lee of This is Rammy Ken Blannchard from Upper Marlboro (and black man with a gun ) We hear what it is like to s...

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Feb. 13, 2017

Glenn Rubenstein - Podcast Advertising Works

Comments? Call them in 888-563-3228 Today we talk with Glenn Rubenstein who is the author of the book Podcast Advertising Works . Glenn worked at the TWIT podcast network in both ad sales and as the company’s Director of Mark...

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Feb. 6, 2017

Podcasting Gives a Listener a Reason To Live

Today we have a serious subject that isn't so much about getting more downloads, and new cool gear, but the fact that your podcast can make a difference. I've helped people save money on fear, and help them launch podcasts. I...

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Jan. 30, 2017

Podcasting Pet Peeves of My Listeners

Once a month this year, I'm going ask you a question and use those answers for an episode. I want to get to under you more, and in general get a better understand of what you like and dislike. This month I asked, "What are th...

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Jan. 23, 2017

Behind the Scenes of the Horse Radio Network

Today we go deep into running the business that is The Horse Radio Network . We talk with America's Horse Husband Glenn "the Geek" Hebert SPONSOR: Emerald City Productions Get your first four episodes edited for $15 each (and...

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Jan. 16, 2017

Spreaker Introduces Ad Revenue System

Because of My Podcast Dana Gould I was reading an article where West Word was interviewing Dana Gould (Who I find hilarious) and they asked him he still does his podcast (the Dana Gould Hour) while now running/writing the sho...

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Jan. 9, 2017

A Great Example of Podcasting For Your Business

Because of My Podcast: My Family Was Fed A Giant Meal Cale Nelson of Ham Radio 360 sent in a great story where a listener told him NOTt to make dinner the Thursday before Christmas. Then sent Cale a giant box of Barbecue. Whe...

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Jan. 2, 2017

This is Your Podcast Wake Up Call

Here it is 2017. Congratulations you made it through another year. Some of you were going to start podcasting last year, some of you go back to 2015. Some of you, are going back even further. Today I want to give you some ide...

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Dec. 26, 2016

My Favorite Podcast is 2016 Edition

This Year SOP Listeners said the following list was "Their Favorite Podcast" This means if they could only listen to ONE, this would be the show. Here they are in alphabetical order 4:00 Adam Carolla Show - http://adamcarolla...

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Dec. 19, 2016

What Can Podcasters Learn From Amazon.com

Because of My Podcast I Got Media Passes - Cheri Field Cheri Fields has at least 7 children, and produces the Creation Science for Kids Podcast http://creationscience4kids.com/ What Podcaster's Can Learn From Amazon.com Amazo...

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Dec. 12, 2016

Podcast Guest and Hosting Duties

Call the Show 888-563-3228 Because of my Podcast Cale Nelson Last week, a listener contacted me via email. He is one of my Pateron Supporters. He said he noticed on my Pateron page the goal for buying a new Mixer. He went on ...

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Dec. 5, 2016

Creating and Growing Your Podcast Brand with Marketing Manager Lauren…

Branding and Marketing Your Podcast: Lauren Nelson Interview Today on episode 543 we talk with fellow podcast Lauren Nelson who is the Marketing Manager for Crowdspring.com She produce the audio drama podcast " The Box " and ...

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Nov. 28, 2016

Standing Out Leads To Better Opportunities and A Six Figure Podcast I…

Today we talk with Michael Oneal. Michael has over 500 episodes of his Solopreneur Hour , and also a co-host/producer of the Hines Ward show . Michael talks about how standing out leads to better relationships which lead to b...

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Nov. 21, 2016

What Goes Into Making a Podcast Episode?

Today I want to share what I do to put together an episode. My example will be the the latest episode of the Logical Weight Loss Podcast. I also do a podcast microphone shootout with microphones in the $300 range (last week ...

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Nov. 14, 2016

Is The Audio Technica ATR2100 Still the Best Podcasting Microphone?

Today we are going to get our gear on. All you gear heads are going to love this. We are going to talk about some of the best places to purchase gear, we are going to talk about mixers, and we are going to compare three micro...

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Nov. 7, 2016

Lee Silverstein is a Messenger, and Guardian of his Target Audience

Lee Silverstein got a call on New years Eve to let him know he had cancer and needed Chemotherapy. Lee is the man that gave "The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary" film it's name. He is a messenger for his audience. He delive...

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Oct. 31, 2016

Grow Your Audience Using the KFC Approach

Hindenburg Journalist Noise Reduction The latest version of Hindenburg Journalist Software (slowly becoming one of my favorites for people who "Aren't too technical"). They have a new noise reduction feature that is super eas...

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Oct. 24, 2016

How I Got a Sponsor On My Podcast

Today I share my story on how I secured a sponsor for my show. I'm doing this as an experiment as I prepare to update my book More Podcast Money Next year. I also share the behind the scenes of what it was like to take on a s...

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Oct. 17, 2016

Corey Fineran's Podcast Lead Him To Start His Own Business

Comments" Call 888-563-3228 I've spoken about Corey Fineran before and how his Chicago Cubs podcast Ivy Envy helped get a rule changed in Major League Baseball. Corey's boss saw the impact podcasting creates and talked Corey ...

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Oct. 10, 2016

Is It Time for You To Zag?

Today we have some lessons from fast food that apply to podcasting, and I talk about zagging when everyone is zigging, Bernie's Greatest Hits 1:58 My cat is pretty popular on this show as he chimes in all the time. When I wen...

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Oct. 3, 2016

You Never Know Who Is Listening

Today we in this episode: We have a great because of my podcast story that has someone getting paid to do something they would do for free We tackle some of the podcast jargon starting with the A's We revisit the File For Dow...

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Sept. 26, 2016

Are You Ready To Give Up on Podcasting? Why I Believe What I Believe

Becuase of My Podcast - Rick Seizemore of VRStudio Workforce Rick Seizemore from VRStudio Workforce shares how your podcast will help you land guests, and those guests can then point people to your website. Your site then bec...

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Sept. 19, 2016

Awaken Your Confidence - Rachel Smets

Rachel Smets is the author of Awaken Your Confidence and stops by to share some insights into building your confidence. You can find her at Racehsmets.com as well as @rachelsmets and Facebook . and YouTube We talk about overc...

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