Selling the Couch

374: If I Started Podcasting with a Busy Private Practice, I’d Do This . . .


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Have you thought about starting a podcast? If you run a busy private practice, you might wonder how you could take on such an endeavor in addition to all the other things you do. I feel your concerns, as I’m coming up on ten years as a clinician-turned-podcaster. I’ve learned a lot, and I want to share five unique ways you can launch and run a successful podcast without it feeling like another “job” you have to do. Join me in this session to learn more!

You’ll Learn:

  • Fact: Podcasting has made my life a lot easier in many ways. 
  • Five unexpected insights into podcasting as a beneficial addition:
  • Batch record and automate.
  • This will save you a ton of time, which is your most precious asset. 
  • Look at your schedule and identify a 2-3 hour block of time for recording episodes. (Captivate makes it easier!)
  • Bonus tip: Stack this by creating a podcast on your live schedule so you don’t have to record new episodes every week/month. 
  • Repurpose your existing content.
  • Look for common themes and pain points with your clients.
  • Capture ideas during the course of your day with notes or a notes app.
  • Bonus tip: My private Slack subchannel helps me. 
  • Use podcasting as a client-attraction tool.
  • Your podcast can reduce your marketing workload and attract clients and customers organically.
  • Podcasters are the most trusted media personalities.
  • Podcasts are evergreen and have binge potential.
  • Bonus tip: Create episodes around questions clients ask that are related to your niches and specialties. 
  • Keep episodes short and impactful.
  • Shorter episodes are easier for you AND the listener. (15-25 minutes is an ideal length.)
  • Bonus tip: Set a 20-minute timer and cover one question relating to a common struggle within your niche. 
  • Outsource editing to free up your time.
  • You don’t have to be the editor; hire someone!
  • Outsourcing allows you to focus on your zone of genius and not get bogged down with the technical side. 
  • Bonus tip: Reach out to local colleges and universities for students who are looking for work. 
  • Check out the free workshop, Using Podcasting to Grow Your Business. Click here.

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Selling the CouchBy Melvin Varghese, PhD

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