Podcasts for Profit with Morgan Franklin Morgan Franklin Media

Bad reviews suck. Whether you just got one or you’re still ruminating over the one you got 4 years ago, getting a bad review on your podcast is never a fun experience.

You’ve put so much time, energy, and money into this podcast and now someone who listened to 3 minutes of 1 episode is giving you a 2 star review because “your voice is unbearable and there’s too many ads”.

Over the years I’ve had more than my share of bad reviews, trolls, bots, haters and downright rude people commenting on my podcasts. This episode is about bad podcast reviews: how to deal with them, what you can learn and finding peace in the truth not everyone will like your podcast.

In this episode:
(1:34) One inevitable truth of podcasting. 
(2:08) The different kinds of bad reviews.
(4:34) The first thing you need to look for in a bad review.
(6:11) How to identify actionable feedback from bad reviews (and avoid more bad reviews)..
(8:26) What to do after you get a bad review.

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Having a podcast is hard work. Why does everyone always conveniently forget to mention that part?

Podcasting is hard. It's even harder when you aren't growing, or getting closer to the goals you set in the beginning. This episode is dedicated to diagnosing and addressing 3 of the most common reasons podcast aren't growing.

Download your free podcast audit here!

In this episode:
(1:38) Why your audience is slowly losing interest in your podcast. 😢
(3:21) How to engage and keep your listener’s attention with every episode. 
(4:58) What you aren’t doing, but you MUST do to get new listeners. 
(8:52) The biggest hurdle most podcasters are facing when it comes to consistent growth.
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The human attention span is 8.25 seconds. That means when someone ask you about your podcast you have roughly 8 seconds to hook their attention and start your podcast elevator pitch in a meaningful way. 

In this episode we'll break down how to answer what your podcast is about, the most important elements of any podcast pitch and how to guarantee the person you're talking to will not only remember your show, but listen after you walk away.

In this episode:
(1:26) How to create a pitch hook for your podcast that will speak directly to your future listener and quickly explain your podcast.
(3:05) What to do when someone isn't interested in your podcast after you deliver the first hook of your pitch.
(4:41) How to construct the second phase of your podcast pitch to give credibility, background and explain why you're uniquely equipped to host this show.
(6:46) Closing the deal. How to get someone to subscribe to your podcast without fail.
(9:43) Steps to further define your pitch hook and simplify your podcast messaging.
(11:38) How to ACTUALLY start networking with people who want to hear about your podcast and how to meet people both online and in person.

If you enjoy the show and you want to help more business owners and podcasters make money with their podcast will you give me a 5-star review? It helps the show rankings and gives more listeners an opportunity to find the show. Thank you!

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Free Download: 10 Questions I Ask EVERY Guest
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Do you want people to listen to your podcast? Of course you do! 😀

But do you actually know where your future listeners are going to find new podcasts? 👀

If I’m being totally honest, I’ve spent years trying to promote podcasts on platforms and with strategies that no one cared about (and the numbers were showing it)!

At the beginning of this year I completely started over on social media for this podcast and I had a giant aha moment. My instagram followers aren’t looking for a new podcast to listen to.. they were looking for funny reels and pictures of cats to scroll through.
That’s when I discovered how quickly my Pinterest content was gaining attention. On Instagram where I struggled to get 1k views a month I had 21k on Pinterest with no problem at all.

If you enjoy the show and you want to help more business owners and podcasters make money with their podcast will you give me a 5-star review? It helps the show rankings and gives more listeners an opportunity to find the show. Thank you!

Listen to my favorite podcast about Pinterest (and the podcast that's taught me everything I know about Pinterest): Simple Pin Podcast

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Do you want to host podcast interviews people ACTUALLY want to listen to?

This week I'll walk you through the 4 interview strategies every host should use to have listeners sneaking an AirPod in at work to listen to your podcast.

Whether you're thinking about starting a podcast, you have a solo show, interview-style show or you're not really sure what you're doing, this episode is for you.

Download your free pre-interview questionnaire here!

In this episode:
(1:30) What qualities actually make a guest worth hosting on your podcast.
(3:05) The biggest mistake most podcasters (including me) make when they first start having interviews on their show.
(5:45) How to get the best questions that your guest wants to answer and your audiences wants to hear!
(8:40) Set your guest up for success to have the best interview from both you and them.
(11:05) The unforgivable interview question that will ruin your episode before it even starts.
(14:00) How to properly promote interview episodes.

If you enjoy the show and you want to help more business owners and podcasters make money with their podcast will you give me a 5-star review? It helps the show rankings and gives more listeners an opportunity to find the show. Thank you!

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Do you know what'll be the hardest episode you ever record? The first.
Do you know what'll be the most important episode you record is? Also the first.

This week I'm walking you through the exact steps I took to launch my podcast in a month and exactly how you're going to launch a podcast by next month.

In this episode:
(0:00) How to stop procrastinating and make a solid goal and structured plan to FINALLY launch your podcast!   
(1:41) Week One: Getting crystal clear on what this podcast will be about, who it's for, and how to use your competition to help build your podcast.
(4:30) Week Two: Finding the right equipment for your podcast and learning how to outline an episode for recording.
(7:45) Week Three: How to find the best hosting platform, optimizing your podcast title, description and episodes, and recording your first episode!
(11:43) Week Four: Exporting, editing and preparing for how you'll launch your podcast.

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