Podcasting Observations Newsletter

School of Podcasting Episodes

Nov. 10, 2014

What Did Making My Podcast App Free Do For Me? & Podcast Promotion Ti…

Looking for some things to help grow your audience? Today we have a few ideas to make it easier for people to find and consume your content. Join in on the conversation at 888-563-3228 Check Your Volumes Levels I listened to ...

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Nov. 3, 2014

More Audello Worries - Updating Feed questions

Today we have a fun toy from my audience, we discover new podcasts with Ben Kruger, as talk about more things to worry about when it comes to Audello, and I answer your questions about the School of Podcasting and changing yo...

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Oct. 27, 2014

Two Questions You Need to Ask Every Audience Member - Snake Oil Shipm…

Today we have LOTS of podcasting news and new products on the horizons (some good, some seem kind of slimy). I explain what two questions I ask every time I meet a listener, and I think I found the Wordpress theme of my dream...

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Oct. 20, 2014

GO, GO, GO Promote Your Show - You Can't Please Everyone

The step of every journey starts with a single step. You've gone to great lengths to make a good episode. Now you're ready to promote your show, and everyone says "find your audience," but how? Today I do a couple quick Googl...

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Oct. 13, 2014

Zoom iQ5B - Podcasting is the Media - Podcast Uniqueness

Podcasters Are Taking Home Award - Because of my Podcast Amateur Traveler Podcast wins Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award Chris Christensen is a winner in the 2014 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition, taking an Hon...

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Oct. 6, 2014

Because of my Podcast - I'm the Director of Podcasting

Do you feel that you podcasting may be too hard, or complicated? Do you feel that nobody would listen? Are you nervous? Maybe a little scared? Well today we are going to talk you off the ledge. It's Time To Get Uncomfortable ...

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Sept. 29, 2014

Tackling Show Notes - How Long Should My Notes Be?

One of the most hated steps of podcasting is writing show notes. They are a necessary evil and they help search engines like Google and Bing find you. So how long should my show notes be? We will take a look at that question ...

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Sept. 22, 2014

Tools To Connect With and Grow Your Audience / Gaming The System

Call in with your comment 888-563-3228 Podcast Album Art is Now The Size of Your Head [2:00] Apple has released a new spec for album artwork is now can be a minimum of 1400X1400 the recommended size is now 2048X2048 jpg Apple...

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Sept. 15, 2014

4 Years Later His Podcast Pays The Bill - Rob Cesternino Interview

A brief summary of this episode Mentioned in this episode: 2025 Audience Survey I Want Your Opinion I am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minute...

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Sept. 8, 2014

The Power of a Connection - Jared Easley On Growing Your Podcast Audi…

National Podcast Day September 30th September 30th 2104 is National Podcast Day where we all put the spotlight on Podcast Movement and help turn more people on to listening to podcast, creating new podcasts, and general helpi...

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Sept. 1, 2014

The One Thing That's Stopping You From Podcasting

I have people who want to start podcasting and they have an idea of what to talk about, they have the money to buy equipment, but still they won't start podcasting. Today we talk about why, and what you can do to get over it....

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Aug. 25, 2014

Every Podcast Episode is an Opportunity

I spent money on plane tickets to go to Podcast Movement. I worked for weeks on my presentation. Then when I went to deliver my presentation, the original attendance was not what I had hoped for. Today I share how I had two t...

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Aug. 19, 2014

Who Wants to Make a Difference?

Fresh back from my trip to the Podcast Movement event, I share two stories of how podcasters are making a difference. We are being seen as the voice of customers; we are being seen as people who can influence others. Corey Fi...

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Aug. 11, 2014

What Does it Take To Be Pat Flynn? - Smart Podcast Player

Pat Flynn made 89,903.53 last month. This is down from the 89,000 he made in April. This doesn't happen by chance. Pat has always been a hard worker. If you haven't check out his book Let Go , then you should. You read how he...

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Aug. 4, 2014

Targeting Your Audience with Ben Krueger the Podcast Marketing Guy

Today we talk about identifying your perfect customer and then making a podcast for them . We also hear a story of courage from a young 14 year old boy. We get an update on the patent troll case, and a book review Because of ...

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July 28, 2014

How Many Downloads Does it Take to Get You Booted off Your Web Host?

Some Podcasting Basics Are Worth Repeating In today's episode we talk about how I often revisit some concepts about podcasting. Today I get an email from a listener that points out that I repeat myself over and over. Looking ...

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July 20, 2014

Bring Your Passion and Patience - Nick Loper's One Year Report

Today we talk about different successful people who took years to make it to the top. We also interview Nick Loper as he reflects on one year of podcasting and how its changed his business. We have an awesome Because of my po...

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July 13, 2014

Picking Your Podcast Topic - Age Limits in Podcasting?

I've heard it over and over, I want to podcast - I'm just not sure what I'm going to talk about. I recently went through Ray Edwards Rapid Writing Method (a great value) and if you've listened to the show you know I'm a big M...

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July 6, 2014

Are You Breaking the Podcast Rules? - Cliff Ravenscraft Interview

While there are no rules to podcasting, most would agree that there are best practices. Most experts believe it starts with your audience, and providing content that they want ton consume. So today we showcase how you CAN do ...

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June 30, 2014

Your Podcast: Same Ingredients - Different Recipe

This podcast is the sharing of my opinion as well as what has shaped that opinion. I would love your feedback you can use my contact page, or call in your comments at 888-563-3228 If you're looking to start a podcast, join fe...

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June 23, 2014

Keeping Your Brand In Front of Your Future Customers

A brief summary of this episode Mentioned in this episode: 2025 Audience Survey I Want Your Opinion I am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minute...

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June 16, 2014

Content, Charisma & Connection

Today Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamins Podcast ( www.stackingbenjamins.com ). Who read the book Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV and thought, "This could apply to podcasting." We also get a "Pow...

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June 8, 2014

Behind the Scenes of the Trek.fm Network

Today we talk with Christopher Brian Jones of trek.fm about what its like to run a podcast network. We learn about some of the struggles he has had along the way, how he builds a relationship with the hosts on the network, ab...

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June 1, 2014

How To Tell If Your Podcast Is On Target

Are you dreading your podcast? Are you not happy with the results you're getting. Today we ask some questions to help you get your ducks in a row. We help you see if the goals for your podcast are aligned with the content tha...

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