Amie was struggling to get good conversations from her legally technical guests, so she reached out for a coaching call where we discussed a number of things: – Weaving story into the answers your guests give– The importance of a pre-interview– How to make sure your guest gives the best stuff during the recording– Permission…
You love your podcast, but you spend too much time on. Don’t worry! You’re not alone. After my first daughter was born in 2017, I noticed a monumental shift in my time. I used to run a side hustle nearly full time, while also maintaining a full time job. But, as they say, kids change…
Today, I explore the world of generative AI for podcasters. You’ll learn how podcasters can benefit from AI tools like ChatGPT, Descript, and others for research, summarization, scheduling, and script writing. While AI can assist with various parts of the process, we need to remember it cannot replace the emotional connection created by a human’s…
Booking podcast guests can be a mess without the right tools. Missing one step can mean a bad recording, forgotten instructions, or unprepared interviewees. They might never get the right invite, or the right link. That’s why I’ve automated my entire podcast guest booking process. I don’t need to remember anything, and my guests fully…
Recently, I was on a panel where someone asked, “How can you possibly run 3 podcasts? I struggle with one!” The clearest answer is I’ve been doing this for 10 years. Because of that, I have a clear system in place for how I create podcast content. At the heart of that is automation and…
Want to get on more podcasts? There’s something you need to know. There are SO many bad podcast pitches. From the shameless to the clueless, standing out is as easy as showing the host you care more about their audience than about your personal PR. To do that, AVOID these Bad Pitch Archetypes. Links Check…
Going on someone’s podcast can be a great way to establish your authority and promote your work, right? Wrong. Well…it is right, but it shouldn’t be your primary motive. Much like how the intentions behind your actions get you into The Good Place, your intentions for reaching out to a podcast host and coming on…
Over the past several months, I’ve covered YouTube a few times, and made the arguments for and against video in podcasting. And if you’re in the “I don’t want to add video to my podcast” camp, there’s good news that came out of Hot Pod Summit ’23. Head of YouTube Podcasting Kai Chuk was in…
Worried that you don’t have enough downloads to get sponsors? It’s one of the biggest concerns I see from podcasters who want sponsors, but aren’t sure they have the audience to attract and keep them. But here’s a secret: there are things we can do to add value for our sponsors that the big podcasts…
There’s a reason lots of podcasters fall victim to podfade. Podcasting can be a difficult thing to do, especially if you are doing long episodes with guests. But recently over on The Podcast Host, they wrote an article about how Mini Podcasting is on t
Your show’s mission statement is more than just some words on a page. It should determine the direction of your show, the format, who you’re talking to, and ultimately how it will make money. Much like a map (well, Google Maps) when you’re going to a new destination, your mission statement will guide your podcast…
If you’re a podcaster and you’re wondering how in the world you’ll make money off your podcast, you’re in luck! Today we’re covering the SMASH Framework, which is designed to help you understand all the ways you can make money as a podcaster. The SMASH Framework is: Sponsorship: The most common way people think of…
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