7 episodes

Online business coach Sharon Nissen is setting a new standard for freelance podcast managers by sharing a fresh approach to podcasting that emphasizes intentional content creation, streamlined systems and workflows, and an elevated client experience.

How do I become a podcast manager? How do I edit a podcast? What software do I need to start my business? How do I find podcast management clients? How do I transition from VA to podcast manager? And most importantly: how do I build a profitable online business that makes me feel happy and fulfilled? If you're ready to start your work-from-home journey as a freelancer or niche your virtual assistant business to podcast management, you're in the right place!

Not Your Basic Podcast Manager is a business and marketing podcast with short and sweet episodes to help freelance podcast managers around the world learn new skills and strategies for producing, marketing, and managing podcasts for clients.

Host Sharon Nissen brings you mindset tips, technical how-to's, podcast news, marketing strategies for finding clients, and behind-the-scenes looks at her own business to inspire you to take your podcasting business to new heights! She's sharing everything she's learned after spending 5 years as a virtual assistant, podcast manager, and coach.

You, my friend, are anything but basic - so why settle for being just another basic podcast manager? Tune in to Not Your Basic Podcast Manager today!

Not Your Basic Podcast Manager Sharon Nissen

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    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

Online business coach Sharon Nissen is setting a new standard for freelance podcast managers by sharing a fresh approach to podcasting that emphasizes intentional content creation, streamlined systems and workflows, and an elevated client experience.

How do I become a podcast manager? How do I edit a podcast? What software do I need to start my business? How do I find podcast management clients? How do I transition from VA to podcast manager? And most importantly: how do I build a profitable online business that makes me feel happy and fulfilled? If you're ready to start your work-from-home journey as a freelancer or niche your virtual assistant business to podcast management, you're in the right place!

Not Your Basic Podcast Manager is a business and marketing podcast with short and sweet episodes to help freelance podcast managers around the world learn new skills and strategies for producing, marketing, and managing podcasts for clients.

Host Sharon Nissen brings you mindset tips, technical how-to's, podcast news, marketing strategies for finding clients, and behind-the-scenes looks at her own business to inspire you to take your podcasting business to new heights! She's sharing everything she's learned after spending 5 years as a virtual assistant, podcast manager, and coach.

You, my friend, are anything but basic - so why settle for being just another basic podcast manager? Tune in to Not Your Basic Podcast Manager today!

    5 Mistakes Podcast Managers Make with Social Media and How to Fix Them

    5 Mistakes Podcast Managers Make with Social Media and How to Fix Them

    In this episode of Not Your Basic Podcast Manager, Podcast Manager Coach Sharon Nissen is sharing 5 mistakes podcast managers make when marketing themselves on Instagram. Learn how to optimize your social media strategy to bring in aligned podcast management clients! 

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    • 38 min
    Secrets of a Profitable Podcast Manager #4 - Create Streamlined Systems for Podcast Production

    Secrets of a Profitable Podcast Manager #4 - Create Streamlined Systems for Podcast Production

    In this episode of Not Your Basic Podcast Manager, Podcast Manager Coach Sharon Nissen is sharing the 4th secret of becoming a profitable podcast manager - creating streamlined systems for podcast production. Learn how to design a spacious production workflow that helps you and your clients achieve true time freedom.💖 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SHOW NOTES

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    • 13 min
    Secrets of a Profitable Podcast Manager #3 - Focus on Intentional Content Creation

    Secrets of a Profitable Podcast Manager #3 - Focus on Intentional Content Creation

    In this episode of Not Your Basic Podcast Manager, Podcast Manager Coach Sharon Nissen is sharing the 3rd secret of becoming a profitable podcast manager - focusing on intentional content creation. Learn how to work with your clients to plan content that aligns with their business goals and is designed for easy repurposing.💖 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SHOW NOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

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    • 12 min
    Secrets of a Profitable Podcast Manager #2 - Take a Leadership Role with Clients

    Secrets of a Profitable Podcast Manager #2 - Take a Leadership Role with Clients

    In this episode of Not Your Basic Podcast Manager, Podcast Manager Coach Sharon Nissen is sharing the 2nd secret of becoming a profitable podcast manager - taking a leadership role with clients. Learn how to lead clients through an experience that makes them feel totally supported and puts you in the driver’s seat.

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    • 14 min
    Secrets of a Profitable Podcast Manager #1 - Find Your Podcasting "Special Sauce"

    Secrets of a Profitable Podcast Manager #1 - Find Your Podcasting "Special Sauce"

    In this episode of Not Your Basic Podcast Manager, Podcast Manager Coach Sharon Nissen is the 1st secret of becoming a profitable podcast manager - finding your podcasting “Special Sauce.” Learn to determine the rate/length of work that feels good to you, the type of work that you like to do, the type of clients you'd like to work with, and figure out if you have the skills you need.

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    • 11 min
    Podcast News Roundup - October 2022

    Podcast News Roundup - October 2022

    In this episode of Not Your Basic Podcast Manager, Podcast Manager Coach Sharon Nissen is sharing a roundup of the latest podcast news from October 2022. Listen in to hear about all the exciting new things including the truth about how many podcasts are actually active, new updates from Apple Podcasts, exciting podcast news from YouTube, and new data about the ideal length for podcast episodes.


    (04:55) Adnan Syed, Subject of the Podcast Serial, Has Been Released After a Judge Vacated His Conviction Read more from NPR
    (07:29) The Percentage of Active Podcasts Compared to Listed Podcasts is Really Small Read more from Amplifimedia
    (13:01) iOS 16 and watchOS 9 updates for Apple Podcasts Read more from Apple
    (15:47) YouTube is Rolling Out Their Podcasts Feature Read more from 9to5Google, See the video from YouTube Podcast Partner Manager Erica
    (20:30) Spotify is the #1 Podcast Network in Q2 of 2022 Read more from Edison Research
    (22:09) The Ideal Podcast Episode Length is Getting Shorter Read more from Rephonic

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    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Samantha Claar ,

Podcast Magic Student!!

I’ve learned so much from Sharon about becoming a podcast manager! She breaks everything down so it’s easy to understand. So glad she is back with another podcast!

TriggityT ,

Sharon is a great coach and podcaster!

Looking forward listening to Sharon again as she pivots to niche down and offer all of us solid advice and tips on how to become a great podcast manager!

Runnermommy9 ,

Booked out with Sharon’s advice

I started my business back in 2020 as a general VA. After finding Sharon, I decided to niche down as a podcast manager because I love podcasts! I have been fully booked out for well over a year. I’m so excited for her new podcast!

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