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The Helpful Podcaster Mark Steadman
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After trying every short-term trick and tactic to grow his audience, podcast veteran Mark Steadman realised that serving listeners with generosity and consistency is the only way to succeed. Mark works with best-selling authors, TED speakers, TV personalities, impact entrepreneurs, and coaches to help them grow and monetise their podcasts.
You are a Helpful Podcaster. You’re a seasoned, soulful entrepreneur who wants to turn your insights into content fans look forward to, and new listeners can't wait to binge. By leading with your expertise, being consistent and showing authenticity, you’ll build trust with your audience and get paid to do the work you love. Mark is here to help you on that journey.
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Summer break
I’m taking a break to work on new topics and ideas over the summer. If you have questions about your podcast process, I’m not leaving you to fend for yourself!
Here is my guide to launching a helpful podcast
Here’s my guide for crafting a helpful podcast
And my guide for growing a helpful podcast
And if you haven’t already, do check out our free community.
Thank you for your interest over the last few months. I look forward to coming back in September with lots more ways to help you build trust and create rewarding relationships with your listeners.
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What if Your Imposter Syndrome Was Right All Along?
The only people immune to imposter syndrome are those that feel like life owes them a favour. Being generous and vulnerable means confronting imposter syndrome, so instead of denying it, why not call its bluff?
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The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness, by Steve Peters
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How Much of Your Personal Life Should You Share With Your Podcast Listeners?
We make podcasts so that we can share what we love and bring people closer to us. We’ve talked about sharing more of your knowledge and expertise. But what about the squishy human parts that make up you? How much of that should we share and how can we avoid sharing too much?
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What Should You, Um, Remove From Your Episodes?
LinkedIn is awash with people inviting you to check out their latest podcast episode. With so many shows created by smart people in your network, how can it be possible to stand out? No, this isn’t about marketing your podcast; it’s about respecting your listener’s time and giving them the best of what you and your guest have to offer… without spending hours slaving over an edit.
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Avoid Recording Disasters With a Preflight Checklist
There’s nothing worse than getting an episode back from your podcast editor – or editing it yourself – only to find the guest sounds great but Zoom had recorded your laptop mic instead of the one in front of your face. It happens all the time. Whether you’ve already experienced it or you’ve been lucky so far, the next few minutes will save you a lot of heartache in the future.
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The Checklist Manifesto: How To Get Things Right, by Atul Gawande
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Digging Up Revenue From Your Evergreen Content
Dynamic ad insertion (DAI) lets you define points in your audio where timely messages can be placed. If you have a podcast to support your business or cause, there’s never been a better time to investigate DAI.
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