What Keeps You Going When Your Podcast Isn't Growing?

The excitement of starting a podcast can really fuel podcasters. You stats to start to grow, but eventually, they may level off. What keeps you going when your podcast isn't growing?

Because of My Podcast: Fred Castaneda

Check out Fred's shows Podcast Reporter (me on Fred's show)

The Struggling Biz show

March 29th is the National Day for Vietnam Veterans. Thanks for your service Fred!

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When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about:

Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want).

Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing)

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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Book Launch Secrets Webinar April 6th
April 6th I'll be co-hosting a Book Launch Secrets Webinar. If you've ever thought of writing a book, sign up for this webinar (so you can get the replay). See https://schoolofpodcasting.com/booklaunch or check out the Book Launch Secrets Course

 

Thanks to Those Who Participated in This Month's Question

Kyle - The Intergalactic BoomBox - podcasting 2.0

Mark - History of North America - love of topic - working with son

Colby - The Guardians Ghost Podcast going solo, passion

Heather - Watching Netflix Without You  and the Politics free Podcast enjoys time with brother, serving audience to get into a better mood, feedback

Dan - Coffee and Space  - Loves having conversations

Scott - What Was That Like? https://whatwasthatlike.com/ - Zoom out and see your growth

Timothy - Create Art Podcast  and Find a Podcast About - is leaving a legacy

Matt - Rogue Retirement Lounge -  Loves the podcast 

Brandon - Start 100K Podcast   Feels his information is needed and doesn’t want people to feel stupid. 

April Question of the Month

Listen to hear this month's question of the month and then leave your answer at www.schoolofpodcastingcom/question 

Book Launch Secrets Webinar April 6th
April 6th I'll be co-hosting a Book Launch Secrets Webinar. If you've ever thought of writing a book, sign up for this webinar (so you can get the replay). See https://schoolofpodcasting.com/booklaunch or check out the Book Launch Secrets Course

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Protect Your Podcast: Never Say, I Didn't Know What I Didn't Know

I was speaking at the National Religious Broadcasters in Nashville Tennessee and kept hearing a few phrases that make me worried. Phrases like, “I had some friend, or some temp, or some web guy, or even a professional service” set up my podcast. Then in talking with them, I learned that (in many cases) everyone is setup wrong. We’ve all been in a situation where we don’t know what we don’t know. We don’t know what should be important. Today, in episode 819, I’m going to tell you.

Things You Need to Know

• Apple, Google, and Spotify have additional stats. If you let someone setup your show "for you" you lose access to those stats.
• When someone orders your media hosting "For you" THEY OWN YOUR SHOW.
• Media hosts (eventually ) delete your files if you cancel your account.
• Make sure you have a copy of your media files.
• You should own your show and then add your editors to YOUR account. 
  The bottom line is you don’t want anyone between you and your podcast and you and your audience.

Question of the Month

Share your thoughts and get some exposure for your show and answer the question of the month.

Where I Will Be

Podcast Movement Evolutions March 23-26
Utah Podcast Coalition April 21st
Podfest Multimedia Expo  May 26-29 Orlando

Join the School of Podcasting

When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about:
 
Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want).
 
Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing)
 
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). 
 
Get access to:
Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one on one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. 
Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee 
 
Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start

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Blubrry
Captive
Buzzsprout
Lastpass
The Politics Free Podcast 
Claim Podparity
Congressional Dish

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The Ol' Switcheroo

Dave and Jim are back for episode 384. We are testing twitter spaces and got a decent amount of people listening and asking questions

SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podcastbranding.co not only is Mark an award-winning graphic artist, he is also a podcaster.  He has made the artwork for my last few shows. 

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Participate in "Switcheroo"

Be featured in Podbible

Claim Podparity

What happens when you quit paying for your media host?

You can use Repurpose.io to create videos from your audio

Check out the book Profit From Your Podcast

Sportshistorypodcast.com

knockknockpod.com

theaudacitytopodcast.com

trypodpage.com

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Cross Promote Your Podcast While You Get Paid with Niklas Hildebrand of Audry.io

I'm back from speaking at the National Religious Broadcasters event with some lessons learned. I also have some tips on collaborating with other podcasters and a resource that is focused on helping you find collaborators while you earn money selling advertising spots. That resource is audry.io and today I'm talking with one of the co-founders Niklas Hildebrand.

Book Launch Secrets Webinar April 5th

April 5th I'll be co-hosting a Book Launch Secrets Webinar. If you've ever thought of writing a book, sign up for this webinar (so you can get the replay). See https://schoolofpodcasting.com/booklaunch or check out the Book Launch Blueprint Course

Join the School of Podcasting

When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about:

Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want).

Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing)

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). 

Get access to:
Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one on one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. 
Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee 

Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start

Audry.io More Than a Guest Finding Resource

Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, collaboration is the key to reaching your goals. That’s why at Audry.io, we bring hosts together to help them grow their audiences and find new ways to communicate.

Question of the Month

I need your answer by 3/25/22

We love podcasting, but there are peaks and valleys. What keeps you going when your podcast isn't growing? Be sure to mention your website and a little bit about your show.

Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question

Where I Will Be:

Podcast Movement Evolutions March 23-26
Utah Podcast Coalition April 21st
Podfest Multimedia Expo  May 26-29 Orlando

Mentioned In This Episode

Profit From Your Podcast Book

Connie Albers

Ask the Podcast Coach

What was that like? podcast

Paul Colligan Podcast Partnership

Spybrary Podcast

Music Radio Creative (Jingles and Voice Over)

Based on a True Story Podcast

Home Gadget Geeks with Jim Collison

Squoosh App (compress and resize images)

Linq QR Code, Smart Business Card

Libsyn (Liberated Syndication Podcast Hosting) Use the coupon code sopfree

Podcasting Resources.com

Dave's Podcast Editing Team

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7 Tips Podcaster Can Use From Radio with Neil Heldley

When Neil Hedley emailed me letting me know he would be going through my town and could he buy me dinner I jumped at the chance to hang out with a listener. I had no idea at the time that Neil:

Had exclusively done morning shows ever since, including six #1-rated shows in different markets in the US and Canada. Sprinkled among those years is time as a stand-up comic, singer, restaurateur, bestselling author, college professor, world record holder (that's a fun story), and a pile of other goodies including running Knopp Studios and hosting the Voice Inside My Hed (get it Hedley? Voice in my Hed...)

The more we talked, the more I thought I should have him on the show. 

The Tips:

1 .Tighten Up
2. Rules can Help
3. Ums are normal
4. Every word matters
5. Learn how to Tease
6. Set a Benchmark for your podcast
7. Talk to one person

Check out Neil at https://knoppstudios.com/ where he has combined all of these past lives into a venture to you be a better content creator.

Join the School of Podcasting

When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about:

 

Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want).

 

Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing)

 

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). 

 

Get access to:

Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one on one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. 

Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee 

 

Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start

Mentioned in This Episode

Descript Software

The Author Inside You (Promo)

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

What Was That Like Podcast? (Great Tease)

Northeast Ohio Podcasters Meetup

Buy Dave a Coffee

Profit From Your Podcast Book

Where I Will Be

Spark Podcast Conference March 7-8 (Nashville)
NRB Nashville 8-11 (speaking)
Podcast Movement Evolutions March 23-26
Podfest Multimedia Expo  May 26-29 Orlando (speaking)

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The Shady Practices of Podomatic

Some companies don't understand the true price of an upset customer. Podomatic had the opportunity to "Do the right thing" and well, they didn't Jim is no longer a customer. 

They now are getting this negative message out to the world, over $120. How much will they have to spend to have you forget this story? 

SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co

If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podcastbranding.co not only is Mark an award-winning graphic artist, he is also a podcaster.  He has made the artwork for my last few shows. 

 

Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podcast

Ever watch a movie that is based on a true story and wonder how much of the movie is true, Go to basedonatrustorypodcast.com and listen as they compare holly wood to history.

 

MVP: Dog Podcast Network

In a dog eat dog world . . . we’ve got you covered. Dog Podcast Network (DPN) is your premiere source for unique content related to our love of dogs. Check out dogpodcastnetwork.com

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Descript Software

School of Podcasting

Podpage

Libsyn.com use the promo code sopfree to get a free month.

Leading the Bleeding Videos

New Podcast Apps

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TOPICS COVERED

00:00:47 No Show Next Week
00:02:59 Podmatic is the Devil
00:15:12 Keeping a Local Copy of Your Show
00:26:19 dogpodcastnetwork.com
00:28:34 What if 3% Gave you $11
00:31:49 Don't Limit Your Listeners
00:34:54 Converting Your Sats into Money
00:37:38 Sniffing NFTs
00:41:12 New Ideas That are Old
00:42:05 Libsyn Studio
00:46:11 Slowing Down Music
00:53:55 Your Thoughts on Ums
01:01:45 Descript Filler Words
01:02:42 Feed Drops
01:12:14 Pod People?
01:15:10 Helping Anie Get Her New Podcast Going

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