Go to any podcast directory, look at the podcasts listed, and you'll see the majority of them will make you wonder, "What's that podcast about?"

Your podcast deserves better. You want a show name that will let people know exactly what you do and what they can expect when they press play.

This episode shows how to come up with the perfect name for your podcast.

Already have a "perfect" name for your podcast? I've got an option for you too...

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Want to make your podcast stand out from the crowd?

The best way for you to not only attract new listeners, but also develop solid relationships with them is to have a very clear point-of-view. In other words, taking a stand and letting listeners know how you really feel.

But won't that piss people off?

Yes. You'll lose some people. But a solid point-of-view will help you get your message and branding so clear, you'll more than make up for those people with new listeners who will love what you're doing.

NOTE: While not everybody will agree with your point-of-view, it doesn't have to be controversial. Take a listen to Jeff Brown's Read To Lead Podcast for a great example of a strong example of this.

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What do you want from your podcast?

- More Downloads?
- A Big Platform?
- Money?

The best way to get "more downloads" or whatever else you want from your podcast is to set goals and go after them in a consistent and systematic way. In this episode, I share thoughts on how to make this happen as well as ideas for elements of your podcast you can improve upon.

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The 28-Day Podcast Jumpstart is about helping you improve three things -- your podcasting skillset, your mindset, and marketing of your podcast. I don't get deep with the "tech" aspects of podcasting within this series because, compared to these three elements, tech isn't that important. There are plenty of technically perfect podcasts created with top-of-the-line technology that never get heard.

But... There are a few tech issues we need to talk about when it comes to building a strong foundation for your podcast...

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This is Day 17 of the 28-Day Podcast Jumpstart.

Want to be a better podcast host? This is the final episode of a four-part segment on hosting. It contains exercises and advice that will immediately improve your hosting skills and help you to sound great on the mic.

This episode talks about organizing your podcast so your content makes sense and listeners are able to take action on it. I give a three-part framework for organizing episodes as well as some optional elements you can add to build rapport with listeners.

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This is Day 16 of the 28-Day Podcast Jumpstart.

Want to be a better podcast host? This is Part Three of a four-part segment on hosting. It contains exercises and advice that will immediately improve your hosting skills and help you to sound great on the mic.

This episode talks about "non-interview" skills that will help you build rapport with guests and go deep with your interview. I talk about the three elements of a good conversation and how to apply this to your podcast. I also give you options for how you can get better at these "non-interview" interviewing skills.

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This is Day 15 of the 28-Day Podcast Jumpstart.

Want to be a better podcast host? This is Part Two of a four-part segment on hosting. It contains exercises and advice that will immediately improve your hosting skills and help you to sound great on the mic.

This episode is about interviewing skills. In it, I talk about how to get better at interviewing, where to start if you've never done an interview before (or just want to build a good foundation for interviewing), and common interviewing mistakes that derail the majority of podcasters.

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This is Day 14 of the 28-Day Podcast Jumpstart.

Want to be a better podcast host? This is Part One of a four-part segment on hosting. It contains exercises and advice that will immediately improve your hosting skills and help you to sound great on the mic.

If you want your podcast hosting to sound smooth and seamless, you have to be good at reading. In this episode, I share some fun exercises you can do right now to improve your ability to read and sound natural when doing it.

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This is Day 13 of the 28-Day Podcast Jumpstart.

Napoleon Hill described the mastermind as, "A friendly alliance with one or more persons who will encourage one to follow through with both plan and purpose."

In this episode, I share my method for starting and running a podcast mastermind, including the process and 4-step sequence for running a successful mastermind meeting.

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This is Day 12 of the 28-Day Podcast Jumpstart.

If you want to really grow your podcast and get better at podcasting, one of the best ways to do that is by connecting with other podcasters. The problem is that online podcasting groups and forums are full of noise...

In this episode, I talk about how to connect with podcasters who are actually having success at podcasting, not just talking about it. I have three options, two of which you can start working on right now.

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