Growing Your Downloads 15 Minutes a Day- Growing Your Show Kevin Chemidlin

I first discovered Kevin when contemplating creating a new show based on podcast growth. It's well-produced and has actual steps you can take.

Kevin started his first podcast Philly Who? Then quit his day job. So how did he turns things around to the point of making six figures? He stopped and took time to learn what works, and then give it to the audience.

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Question of the Month Contributors

When looking at a new podcast in an app, what catches your eye? The artwork and description often came into play along with the episode titles, but what really counts is the first few minutes of your show. 

Grow the Show

Brandon from Start 100K

Erik from Raising Financial Freedom

Heater from Watching Netflix Without You

Scott from What Was That Like?

Kim from The Pharmacist's Voice

Mark from the History of North America

February Question of the Month

As we talked about growing your show today, what have you been doing to grow your audience, and do you think it's working? Answer it at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question. I need your answer by 2/25/22 

Kevin's INterview Topics

02:24 Discovering Grow the Show
03:37 What Inspired Philly Who?
04:37 Kevin Quit His Day Job
06:00 Things Got Scary
06:46 1000 Downloads Per Episode
07:22 Sharpening Your Axe
07:54 Multiple Streams of Income
10:47 Laser-Focused Criteria
11:10 Six-Figure Salary
11:45 Sponsorship Tips
13:07 Niche Down
17:12 Most Broad Success Started With a Niche
18:08 Kevin Shut Down a Profitable Show
19:19 TDE Targeted Daily Engagement
20:48 The Baked in Strategies That Don't Work
22:15 ENGAGEMENT
26:49 Get More Specific
27:38 Go To Where Your Audience Is
29:37 Build Relationships
30:59 Kevin's Program

JANUARY QUESTION OF THE MONTH:
What triggers subscriptions?
33:28 Question of the Month
33:52 Brandon Start 100K
36:27 Heather -Watching Netflix Without You
38:47 The Lost Sheep Has Been Found!
41:11 Scott: What Was That Like
44:07 Kim: The Pharmacist's Voice
47:37 Eric: Raising Financial Freedom
48:47 Mark: The History of North America
50:16 Dave: School of Podcasting

FEBRUARY QUESTION OF THE MONTH

51:43 February Question of the Month
53:18 Quick Libsyn Update

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Translate Your Live Stream On The Fly

Today Jim brings a new toy he's been playing with to the show. Microsoft Translate is an amazing tool if you are up against any kind of language Barrier.

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Weenie and the Butt 

TOPICS:
00:01:19 Do You Watch Mainstream Media?
00:02:10 Sponsor:podcastbranding.co
00:03:29 Mugshot:basedonatruestorypodcast.com
00:03:47 Microsoft Translator
00:16:55 Another Tascam Fail
00:17:51 The Death of The Dialogue
00:25:24 Libsyn 5 Changes
00:28:40 Teacher's Pet: dogpodcastnetwork.com
00:32:36 Apple Artwork
00:33:54 First Podcast
00:36:17 Amazon is Promoting Your Show
00:38:13 Poll: Are You Looking at Your Phone While You Listen?
00:43:51 Missing the Drive to Work
00:47:56 Podcasting With an Accent
00:56:19 Karen in the Wild
01:01:35 How to Get Your Podcast Fixed Quicker
01:02:32 Shows that Have Changed Hosts
01:06:01 Guest Field in Apple
01:13:04 Redirect Links in Podpage
01:16:02 Pulling Your Show From Spotify
01:20:18 Edit Old Episodes
01:29:56 What's Coming Up?

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How to Feel More Comfortable Recording a Solo Podcast Episode

Are you one of those people who has thought about doing a solo episode where you open the microphone and talk directly to your audience, but can't overcome how uncomfortable you feel trying it? This show is for you.

We also talk about understanding the different roles when you are doing a solo show, an interview, appearing on a panel.

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The Advantage of a Solo Episode

Solo podcast episodes have their advantages:

• You are 100% in control. You can be as creative as you want
• You know ahead of time what the content is (instead of hoping you get good answers from your guests)
• Less production. You won't be interrupting people or trying to match levels with your guest. There is only one level- yours.
• No Scheduling Conflicts

The Hurdles of Solo Podcasts

• It is all on your shoulders for content
• You need to watch voice inflection
• It just feels weird talking to no-one
• People think it needs to be as long as other episodes

TIPS

1. Embrace the Weirdness
2. You Don't Have An Audience (yet)
3. Talk to One Person
4. Answer the question from the invisible person
5. Record it with the thought of never using it. - Just a Sound test 
6. Script Your Show
7. Throw Out the Grammar
8. Be yourself and just up your natural voice

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New Tools - New Features

Today we talk about some of the changes at Spotify (the good and the bad). Some audio quality comparisons and some new tools aimed at podcasters (and one that isn't but could be a great feedback tool). 

Thanks to all of our awesome supporters. You can support the show at www.patreon.com/davejackson

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Podland Podcast

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Podinbox

TOPICS

02:00 Sponsor:podcastbranding.co
03:21 Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com
04:46 Spotify Promotions
07:54 Spotify Ratings
08:25 Comparing Local vs Youtube Vs Streamyard
22:20 What are You Streaming To?
23:43 Teachers Pet: dogpodcastnetwork.com
25:55 Streamyard Background Music
30:44 Promoting Fiction
35:03 People Don't Read Anymore
38:15 Our First Poll in YouTube
43:15 Zooming With Your Audience
47:28 Frill.co Feedback Tool
54:11 Speakpipe and Podinbox
55:38 Gaming Industry is Huge
59:34 Podinbox
01:47 Blurry Technology
03:23 Back Catalog Discussion
01:09:38 What Counts as a Download?
01:14:58 It May Be Your Content
01:17:50 Measuring Strategies
01:19:33 Are all of Jim's Show's Live

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Now Sure About Your Show? Don't Be Afraid To Ask Your Audience for Advice

I am seeing people that seem to be afraid to reach out to their audience. I get it. It's easier to have the reason of "lack of engagement" on your downloads instead of asking people for feedback on your show. 

Today I share a story on how I was ready to make sweeping changes to the Podcast Rodeo show until I decided to open up a discussion with my audience. I was at one point thinking of shutting the podcast down. It turns out that ONE person who had ideas of changing the show was in the minority. 

That doesn't mean their suggestion has no merit. I was reading Eric Nuzum's newsletter and he (of NPR experience) to 18 months to play with the format of their new show. With this in mind, I'm still doing my show, but I'm looking into implementing the things that my audience enjoys while aligning the show a bit more with my brand. I always say, "Your podcast is a recipe - not a statue." 

Question of the Month Submission

When you are in an app and see a show you probably should be listening to what inspires you to go further and potentially subscribe or follow. I need your answer by 1/28/22

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It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). 
I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). 

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Podcast Rewind

Too Many Podcasts

Earn and Invest

Love Thy Lawyer

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Affiliate Link Support Page

Profit From Your Podcast Book

Eric Nuzum Newsletter

Jordan Harbinger Deals Page

Podcast Rodeo Show

Too Many Podcasts

Earn and Invest

Love Thy Lawyer

School of Podcasting

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Let's Not Pit Podcasters Against Each Other

I heard a podcaster talking about different "Classes" of podcasters (think upper and lower class). He mentioned "Elites" and it made me sad.

Likewise, there was an article about podcasting not having hits lately and it made me scratch my head. 

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TOPICS

00:01:51 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
00:03:13 mugshot:basedonatruestorypodcast.com
00:08:36 Pitting Podcasters Against Each Other
00:13:24 Gallop Famous
00:19:38 dogpodcastnetwork.com
00:21:10 Not Hits in Podcasting?
00:29:15 Descript Edits Video
00:32:32 Les Paul and Creativity
00:40:00 Radio Losing Ground
00:45:30 Early Podcast Topics
00:50:53 We're Running Out of Time
00:55:19 Linq Smart Business Card
01:07:22 Too Many Ads?
01:19:26 Krisp Noise Removal?
01:22:15 Bad Audio From a Guest

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Descript Software

Jarvis AI Tool

Le Paul Chasing Sound 

Tom Webster I hear Things The Best Schnitzel in Detroit 

Power of Podcasting Network

Linq Smart Business Cards

Stickermule

Blank NFC Cards

NFC Tools App

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The Proven Power of the Dramatic Pause: Two Ways Saying Nothing is Better Than Saying Something

In the microwave society that we live in, most of us are not accustomed to slowing down. As a podcaster, we may associate silence with "Dead Air" which is a phrase from the radio. However, today I'm going to show you that the best answers come after the awkward pause.

The Power of the Dramatic Pause

When you put a pause before or after a point it adds emphasis to that point. 

If you put it before the point, the brain perks up waiting for the next words. 

If you put the pause after your point, it gives the brain a chance to process what was just said. 

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The Question of the Month (add your submission)

Howard Stern on SiriusXM

Ben Affleck Movie The Tender Bar

David Letterman My Next Guest Needs No Introduction

Paul Harvey

Steve Jobs introduces iPhone in 2007

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Multiple Languages in a Single Podcast?

Today we answer a question that came in from the website at askthepdocastcoach.com (see the microphone in the bottom right-hand corner.

Thanks to the following:

Podcast Branding

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Based on a True Story Podcast

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Dog Podcast Network

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NEW PATRON !!

Keep the Flame Alive - Fans of the Olympics & Paralympics
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TOPICS:
00:04:47 Multiple Languages on a single Podcast
00:19:36 Podcasts on Facebook
00:24:22 Fame or Fortune
00:25:06 Time to Monetize
00:30:58 MVP: DogPodcastNetwork.com

Become an Awesome Supporter
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00:33:14 Facebook
00:35:54 Monetizing Dust
00:38:34 Jordan Harbinger Deals Page
00:41:13 Instagram Picture
00:46:08 Website for Your Podcast 

see trypodpage.com and learnpodpage.com
00:48:46 New Review Feature at School of Podcasting
00:52:30 Rebranding the Podcast Rodeo Show?
01:14:01 Jim Contemplating His Show

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Meet My Friend Evo of Podcast Pontifications - Cross Promotion

Today I'm trying something new and coming to you on a WEDNESDAY to introduce you to my friend Evo Tera. 

Evo has been podcasting since 2004 (not a typo) and has been involved in many aspects of podcasting ever since. 

Evo was nice enough to let me host an episode of his show a while back, and today I'm repaying the favor.

I interviewed Evo back on episode 122 when he was on a book tour for his book Expert Podcasting Practices. 

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Find the report Evo was walking about on his site. 

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50 Shades of Podcasting: Be Proud Embracing Your Unique Style of Podcasting

As the first episode of 2022, I often do an episode for beginners, such as episode 756 14 Steps to Start a Successful Podcast in 2021

One of the most dangerous things you can do in podcasting is comparing your show to others. When I was in my 20s I would play golf once a year with my brother. My golf scores look like someone who golfed once a year. I would use my Dad's old clubs and would go to one of the cheapest clubs and just a fun day of hanging out. How would I feel if I compared myself to Tiger Woods? That would be insane unless I compared myself to a four-year-old Tiger. When you have your attitude in check, it can change the way you perform moving forward.

From the "hobbyist" to the "semi pro" you will see that if the hobbyist attempts to do everything the "semi pro" does they will burn out. Also, anyone who starts a podcast will attract people they didn't expect to attract.

Full show notes at 

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QUESTION OF THE MONTH

I need your answer before 1/28/22

Picture yourself in a podcast app in front of a podcast you might actually enjoy. Think of this experience and comment on it.
What caught your eye?
Is the description important?
Do you subscribe? or "Cherry Pick" episodes.
Do you ever subscribe/Follow?

As we all want more followers/subscribers (and yes we know most of us find our podcasts via word of mouth), BUT when you're in an app, (I realize this is kind of vague), but what goes through your mind before you press either play or subscribe/follow?

Don't forget to tell us a little bit about your show, and your website address.

Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Episode 756 14 Steps to Start a Successful Podcast in 2021

Three Different Types of Reviews to get some constructive feedback.

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Being Yourself Can Be Hard - But Worth It

Dave and Jim are back after a week off!.

We tweaked some things with the show. We've done away with the "shout out" section as it was getting a bit long. The definition of a Patron is "a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity" and the result of that patronage is you allow the artist (podcaster) to continue to do their art. 

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TEACHER'S PET:

Dog Podcast Network

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So if you were an awesome supporter for the shout out, then really you were just enjoy very, VERY, cheap advertising and we've done away with that. 

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TOPICS:

Dave's NYE As a Child
Podcast Branding
When people find you and like you, they will listen to the back episodes.
Apple has a horrible interface
Test Tasting Your Podcast
Fearing Feedback
If you had no budget concerns
Find the things you are good at and DO THOSE THINGS.
The last Tascam update
Tascam Firmware Update Coming in Firmware
Bluetooth Sucks for Audio
Your Chat Lets You Know If You're Boring
Software Development FOREVER doesn't work.
Hardware Check - PC Pricing - Slick Deals
The Weird Mental Blocks of Office Vs Studio
Internet pricing for Businesses
Getting Organized
Daves Hybrid Exercise Bike/Office Chair
Dave Has a Monitor Program
Work-Life Balance
Sometimes the Joy is in the Journey
I Get Nervous Letting People Listen to Me
No More Post Show - ONE SHOW FOR EVERYONE
Shout outs = Skip, Skip, Skip, Slip...
Fire Your Haters
Remembering Being in Your 20s
ploymash.com Transcripts
Canva is getting better

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