Podcasting Q&A

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On Podcasting Q&A, you'll hear the best tips and strategies to launch, grow, and monetize your podcast. Whether it's getting more podcast listeners, promoting your podcast on social media, or how to produce high-quality episodes in your editing software, Podcasting Q&A has everything you need to succeed. New episodes come out every Monday.

21/02/2024

How To Get Your Podcast into the New and Noteworthy

Megan from the Wild Healers podcast asks, "Is it possible for an independent podcast to make it into the Apple New and Noteworthy section?" Special thanks to Kris Emerson, host of the Excel Still More podcast, for sharing his experience getting into the New and Noteworthy section. TL;DR The Apple Podcasts New and Noteworthy section is a common goal for new podcasters. The appeal is that if you can get your podcast listed there, you'll be able to grow your audience faster, build momentum, an...

7 min
20/02/2024

What are good stats for a new podcast?

Letty from My Sweet Business with Letty Alvarez asks, "What kind of download stats can you expect with a new podcast?" TL;DR Launching a new podcast is a lot of work and is something you should celebrate! It’s only natural to want as many people as possible to listen to it, but where should you place your expectations? In this episode, we’ll walk through 3 questions that will help you determine what your benchmark for success should be. 1. Do you have an existing audience? If you’re start...

4 min
18/02/2024

Best Podcast Recording & Editing Software

Norman from Antifool asks, "What is the best way to record someone using a phone for a podcast interview?" TL;DR In recent years the number of new software options for podcasters has increased quite a bit. Some of them are great for experience podcasters that want every bell and whistle imaginable. While others are focused on streamlining the process as much as possible. So in this episode, we'll share the pros and cons of the top five recording software options that we use and recommend at...

10 min
17/02/2024

How to record phone calls for a podcast

Krystal from The Proffitt Podcast asks, "What is the best way to record someone using a phone for a podcast interview?" TL;DR It's not uncommon to have a guest interview lined up where the only microphone that person has access to is the one on their smartphone. In that case, you just want to keep things simple so your guest can focus on what they want to say and not on the tech involved. So in this episode, we'll share some coaching tips you can give to your guest to get better sound quali...

5 min
16/02/2024

Podcast Marketing: Getting your guests to promote your episode

Bill from Happy Valley Hustle asks, "How do you get your guests to consistently promote their podcast episodes?" TL;DR Having guests on your podcast is one of our favorite marketing strategies. They have a great time sharing their expertise and, if everything goes well, they're eager to share it with their network of friends and followers. Unfortunately, guests are known to drop the ball in this area, so here are 3 tips to help your podcast guests share their episodes more consistently. 1. ...

5 min
15/02/2024

Podcast Promotion: How do I get my podcast in front of more people?

Jonathan from Halfwits & Failed Crits asks, "How do you promote a podcast?" TL;DR One thing most podcasters don't realize is how much work it takes to grow your audience and find new listeners. Podcast marketing and promotion often take as much time as creating the podcast episodes themselves. The key to making any marketing strategy work is to find new listeners that would be interested in your podcast and telling them about it. Here are the top 3 strategies for promoting your podcast. ...

7 min
14/02/2024

Podcast Networks: Are they valuable? When should you start or join one?

Jonathan from Halfwits & Failed Crits asks, "My question is about podcast networks. When should you start one, join one, or should you avoid them?" TL;DR Many of today's most popular podcasts are a part of podcast networks. These networks pool together groups of shows for better access to sponsors, faster growth, and better exposure. They can be an excellent option for independent podcasters, but there are a couple of things to be aware of before signing on the dotted line. Pro #1: Easi...

5 min
13/02/2024

How to create a podcast intro your listeners will love

Kwame from Negotiate Anything asks, "What are some things we should keep in mind when it comes to doing an introduction?" TL;DR A well-produced podcast intro can increase the quality of your podcast, retain new listeners, and serve as a launching point for the rest of your episode. When done poorly, however, it can have the opposite effect. In general, there are three main things you want to communicate in your podcast intro - who you are, what your podcast is about, and why they should car...

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On Podcasting Q&A, you'll hear the best tips and strategies to launch, grow, and monetize your podcast. Whether it's getting more podcast listeners, promoting your podcast on social media, or how to produce high-quality episodes in your editing software, Podcasting Q&A has everything you need to succeed. New episodes come out every Monday.