ATTITUDE: Joe Saul-Sehy's Secret Weapon to Podcast Success

Today we hear part 2 of my conversation with Joe from Stacking Benjamins (Hear Part 1) comes back to talk about joining Westwood One, why he has a coach and his attitude towards making his show better. 

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TOPICS:

00:00 Gordon the Guided Missile
03:00 Welcome to the Show

QUESTION OF THE MONTH
04:38 Podcasting Pet Peeves
04:54 York from Poetic Earthlings
06:59 Seth - Geekville Radio
08:53 Dan - Based on a True Story

IS YOUR PODCAST GOOD?
11:33 Most Haters Just Leave
14:41 Do You REALLY Want Advice?
16:01 Before You Buy Facebook Ads
16:44 How to Not Feel SALESY

18:30 SPONSOR: Podpage

JOE'S AMAZING ATTITUDE
20:40 Joe From Stackingbenjamins.com
21:12 Why Did Joe Join a Network?
24:20 "Messing" with his content?
25:54 Why Does Someone Successful Need a Coach?
27:27 What Innovations Did You Do?
31:04 How Joe Inspires You To Listen to the Ads
32:31 Knowledge is Powerful When Acted Upon
34:26 Being Everywhere
35:54 Great Points: recap

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Stacking Benjamins Podcast

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YOUR ATTITUDE
36:55 It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect
38:41 2 Quick Quotes

JULY QUESTION OF THE MONTH

40:18 July Question of the Month
If you had to stop podcasting (the reason doesn't matter) what would you miss the most? Answer at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question

INSIGHTS FROM SPARK CHRISTIAN PODCAST CONFERENCE
42:20 Example of Standing Out
47:35 In-Person Events ROCK
50:30 Coming Soon

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The Importance of Mistakes (John Cleese)

Podpage (learn Podpage for free)

School of Podcasting - Plan, Launch, Grow and Monetize Your Podcast

Poetic Earthlings

Geekville Radio

Based on a True Story

Author Media ( Thomas Umstattd Jr. )

Fantastical Truth Podcast (Zach Russell)

Jordan Harbinger Asking Advice Episode

Pre-order Joe's book, "Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management" 

Focus on the Family

Spark Christian Podcast Conference

Part 1 of My talk With Joe (About Reviews)

The Chosen (Online Series - Interesting Crowdfunding)

Tara-Leigh Cobble

Author Media - Thomas Umstattdt Jr.

Fantastical Truth - Zachary Russell

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In Person Events ARE BACK!

Today Dave shares some of his insights and experiences from attending and speaking at the Spark Christian Podcast Conference. 

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TOPICS:
00:44 Hey It's FRIDAY!
02:03 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
03:18 Dave Reflects on First In-Person Event in Years
05:28 Dave Gets a Cool Shout Out
08:04 Different Takes on the Same Subject
11:49 Good Upgrade Mic
15:47 Price Increases Coming?
20:06 If You're Happy Quit Looking at Gear
22:38 PR40 Issue with Mixer
24:53 Where in the world is Mike Phillips?
26:16 How to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing?
30:43 Non-Edits That People Don't Notice
32:12 Zoom Mics Any Good?
34:00 Reject Bad Audio From Your Guests
36:09 What To Do With Old Gear?
37:33 The Awesome Supporters
40:51 Getting an Advertiser
42:12 Tone of Podcast (sound)
49:50 Should I Take a Break?

SPECIAL THANKS to James at www.dogpodcastnetwork.com where you can find a GREAT podcast to listen to while you walk your dog. 

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The Awesome Supporters

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M-Audio Solo
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Audio Technica AT2005
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Zoom M1 Dynamic Microphone
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The Chosen
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen

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Preserving podcasting as a platform for free speech. Adam Curry and Podcasting 2.0

Today I am blessed to interview the man who helped invent podcasting. Many people know him from his time as a VJ on MTV but there is so much more to Adam than his leather jacket and golden locks of hair.

• Born in Va but moved to the Netherlands when he was 7. He built his first transistor radio when he was 15, and by 16 was a station announcer for a hospital. He later worked on Dutch Pirate Radio, and Radio Decibel in Amsterdam.
• He's also worked part-time in a computer store where he built his own modem.
• Yes, he was on MTV as a DJ from 1987-1994.
• Seeing the power of the Internet he started OnRamp which turned into Think New Ideas. 1996 Adam Curry served as CTO of Think New Ideas. He built websites for Budweiser, bud light, and put together the first Live Stream of the Grammys. (the sponsor was one of the first digital cameras).
• Podshow (a podcast network, later renamed Mevio) was launched 2004 to 2014. It focused on selling ads for a cast of podcasters.
• In 2005  hosted a show on Sirius Satelite Radio that spotlighted podcasts.
• In 2007 he launched the No Agenda Show with John C Divorak which uses the value for value model.

He's part pirate, part broadcaster, part nerd, and part businessman, he's the Podfather, and today we are talking podcasting 2.0

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Topics Covered With Adam:

The problem with podcasting networks ( 7:20)

The history of the No Agenda Show (14:50)

What is Podcasting 2.0 and how to get started (27:05)

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www.podcastindex.org

www.coinbase.com 

Strike Bitcoin Wallet

James Cridland Article

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Measuring More Than Downloads

Today Dave shares some behind the scenes of his recent Adam Curry interview. We also talk about downloads and when they do and do not matter. 

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Profit From Your Podcast

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Samson Q2u

Ask the Podcast Coach Store

Dog Podcast Network

TOPICS

00:01:59 Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co
00:03:58 Behind the Scenes of the Adam Curry Interview
00:07:24 Rock and Roll Geek Show
00:08:17 EU Changes Threaten Podcasting
00:11:19 Juneteenth Clarification
00:12:45 Question on Stats
00:14:33 Using Your Web Host as a Media Host
00:18:58 Second Podcast with a Potential Co-host
00:25:05 Your Advice Worked!
00:27:53 Bad Pitches
00:29:17 Awesome Supporters
00:32:33 When do downloads matter?
00:40:23 Example of when downloads don't matter
00:41:57 The birds and the bees of podcasting
00:46:19 Title of Episodes
00:47:15 Equipment for Starting a Podcast
00:51:54 E! Questions
01:02:16 Tips for Starting a Podcast With a Co-host

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Have I Underestimated the Power of Apple Podcast Reviews?

Today I am joined by Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins (which was recently added to the Westwood One Network). Joe recently took a class lead by Sinan Aral (author of the book The Hype Machine) and while it's been proven over and over that Apple ratings and Reviews do not help you in the apple podcast charts, but how much influence do ratings have for those looking for new podcasts?

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Stacking Benjamins

The Hype Machine Book

Podpage

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Google Trends

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Topics:

05:26 The Importance of Reviews (outside of Apple charts)
12:35 Follow Trends ( see Google Trends )
15:48 A Faster Way To Create Audiograms
16:38 Managing a Community (want a Facebook Alternative? Check out the Circle Platform)
20:26 SPONSOR:schoolofpodcasting.com/trypodpage
22:09 Give Your Listeners What They Want
25:13 78% of Podcast Discovery is Word of Mouth according to Jacobs Media
29:49 Looking at My Reviews via My Podcast Reviews ( 4 months free on your first yearly subscription )
31:29 Another Strategy to Battle 1 Star Reviews
33:16 Have I Frightened You From Pressing Record?
34:05 Getting Out Of Our Own Way
37:14 You WILL Get a One Star Review
38:32 Getting Reviews Outside of Apple
39:45 Thanks To My Team
40:31 Bloopers

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Getting Website Traffic to Your Podcast

Today we get a question about bringing traffic to your website (but with the wrong tool). You might try something like Mango Tools to boost your SEO.

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Behind the Desk Podcast

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Tom Webster Podcast
https://tomwebster.media/archive/no-one-likes-pizza/

Tarzan Economics
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Podcast Magazine hot 50
https://podcastmagazine.com/hot50

Timber
https://timber.fm/

Rich
fairvalueadvisors.com

Podcast Rodeo Show

https://www.podcastrodeoshow.com

Podcast Review Show
https://www.podcastreviewshow.com

Support The Show - Be Awesome

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TOPICS

00:45 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
02:39 Players That Build Traffic?
05:25 Behind the Desk Podcast
08:03 Your Stats May Fluctuate As We Go Back to the Office.
10:15 Three Things To Not Discuss
11:56 Are We Stressed Out?
16:07 Waiting Too Long To Ask For Feedback
18:55 Podcast Rodeo Podfade
23:05 Consitent Value More than Schedule
28:47 Microsoft Nerd Out 1
30:31 Our Awesome Supporters
34:10 Live Broadcast From the Middle of Nowhere
37:47 Starlink Nerdout 2
39:25 Podcast Magazine Hot 50
40:44 Timber
45:50 Should I Mix Long and Short Content
57:25 What's Coming Up?

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Behind the Scenes of Podcast Movement Nashville

Podcast Movement Nashville is one of the Podcast Industries' first in-person events. While I'm excited to get in my car and make my way to Nashville, there are those who are nervous about being in crowds, while others have not been cleared to travel. I ask Co-founder Dan Franks how he weathered the storm of 2020, and what he's doing to address the needs of his conference attendees in 2021. 

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Podcast Movement

Podpage.com

Learn Podpage - Free Course

John Lee Dumas Interview

Kate Erickson Interview

Sendfox

Mailerlite

Danny Elfman on Marc Maron

David Lee Roth on Joe Rogan

Question of the Month

Tarzan Economics (free book on Audible)

Wix Video

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