#186: Looking for the perfect gift for a podcaster in your life?

Are you a podcaster with a gift card and not sure what to buy?

In this holiday gift guide, I'm breaking down the top gifts for podcasters in 2021.

Outside the box ideas: personalize gifts, paint, logo, hold an event, connect the podcaster to a great guest

1. Mic - Dynamic
       Sure Mv7 - https://amzn.to/3q0pI9C
       ATR 2100x - https://amzn.to/3oX4Q3L
2. Green Screen
       Wraps around chair - https://amzn.to/3E0Z1GT
        Folds down - https://amzn.to/3s7GFlj​
3. Webcam
       1080p - https://amzn.to/3q0DTM2​
4. Headphones
      Avoid bluetooth only
      Audio technica ATH -50x - https://amzn.to/30vWwi0​
5. Oculus Rift 2 - https://amzn.to/3GS6ny2​
6. Riverside FM: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=mark-savant​
7. Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/3e2yQVu​
8. Swag with Logo - https://swag.com/
9. Hard Drive - https://amzn.to/32a8DBH​
10. Micro SD card - https://amzn.to/33BUZZ1

PS: These are affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, when you purchase, you're giving me a gift also :)

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#185: The best companies create cult-like followings. companies like Apple, Nike, Toms... 

Chris Kneeland , founder of Cult-Collective has been studying this phenomena 25 years. Today, he's sharing tons of the common denominators of cult-brands while giving you ideas to execute as well.

Here are some questions that we will be tackling in this episode!
- How to improve your marketing skills
- How can you develop super fans
- How to make your customers happy
- How to know what your customers want
And more!

Get more from Chris Kneeland right here!
https://cultideas.com/
http://cultgathering.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kneeland-838b2921/?originalSubdomain=ca

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#184: Sometimes, the hardest thing to talk about is ourselves, but it can also be the most important thing to speak about.

Humans connect emotionally with other humans, and the "about me" episode is a great time to connect.

If you've been putting off releasing your "about me" episode, this simple framework will help you create an episode that really connects.

1. Introduce yourself
2. explain your mission, your vision
3. Tell your story highlighting 3 challenges you've overcome
4. What are your goals and focus now?
5. What people should expect from your podcast
6. Call to Action

PS: Don't be afraid to post! You can always go back and change!

Done is better than perfect!

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183: I've had the opportunity to learn from so many great creators over the years.

Pat Flynn is definitively one of my favorite instructors. I've had the opportunity to chat with him several times over the past year, and his advice has been instrumental in the development of my podcast production agency.

This episode, is actually from a guest appearance I had on Pat's podcast "Ask Pat". We dig into the topics of growth and community.

I think the concepts are super valuable for any After Hours Entrepreneur, and I hope you enjoy!

Pat's community: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/

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#183: Web design got you down?

It doesn't have to. Josh Hall has built a 6 figure business helping people build great sites, and today, he's joining the show to help us save ours.

We start the conversation discussing entrepreneurship and business building, but quickly get into the nuts and bolts of creating a great website. These factoids are certainly going to help you improve yours.

Here are some questions that we will be tackling in this episode!
- How to get through hard times as an entrepreneur!
- How to start and why you should start a podcast?
- When and how much you can charge your clients?
- How to build a Digital Present?
- How to improve your Website?

Get more Josh here:

https://joshhall.co/media
Coupon: AHE10

Watch Video here: https://youtu.be/qCWt_ZW7q6g

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#181: I love YouTube. While I don't consider myself a YouTuber, I do find YouTube to be a great platform to reach new audiences and leverage search.

So, speaking of search and getting found on YouTube, I brought in an expert.

Nick Nimmin is a full time YouTuber with over 800,000 subscribers. His knowledge of YouTube growth is unparalleled, and this episode doesn't disappoint.

Here are some questions that we will be answering:

- How to get monetized?
- How to target your audience?
- How to create the best quality videos?
- How to get views and grow your channel?
- Free audio solutions

Get more support from Nick here:

https://nicknimmin.com
https://youtube.com/nicknimmin
https://tubertools.com/

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#180: Podcasting is one the main ways we communicate, but what will podcasting look like in the future?

In this Clubhouse recap, Cliff Ravenscraft and other experts make bold predictions on the future of podcasting, and...

The future is bright!

Topics covered:

• Just think of the artist you want
• Lenses
• Virtual Reality Meetings
• Virtual Reality Events
• Media Rooms
• Glasses
• YouTube > RSS Production
• Robot Podcasters

Special shot out to our guests!

• Cliff: https://cliffravenscraft.com/
• Dimple: https://www.mesmerizingmarketingpodcast.com/
• Costanza: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1246622
• Dan: https://www.danw.us/

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#179: Adam Adams runs a successful podcast production agency. He's an expert in podcast launches, management, and systems.

I've known Adam about a year, and I've been very impressed with the rate he's grown his agency to know 30 team members. He's a wealth of knowledge, and today's episode doesn't disappoint.

We discuss podcasting at length. How to set it up your show correctly, how to grow, and monetization strategies.

https://growyourshow.com/calendar/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-on-podcasting/id1560389468

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#178: Clubhouse this week was LIT! So many great creators joined the stage to discuss how to improve your podcast quality.

This episode is a new concept. Let me know what you think! email me [email protected]

• Dimple Dang - https://www.mesmerizingmarketingpodcast.com/
• Carolyn Cohen - https://wellnesswhilewalking.com/  
• Pat Hazell - https://link.chtbl.com/CreativityinCaptivity
• Bruce Himmelblau - https://taplink.cc/bsvptv 
• Ken Walls - https://www.kenwalls.com/
• Danielle Chiasson - www.letsgetrealestatepodcast.com
• Julie Hood - https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/podcast

1. Go to events to network, try new equipment
   1. Podfest
   2. Podcast movement
2. Level up equipment
   1. Microphone ATR 2100
   2. Rodecaster
   3. Webcam - 1080p
3. Mic placement
   1. Know your mic
   2. Approx 6 inches from mouth
   3. Don’t move head
4. Clipping - Watch decibel level
5. Riverside for remote recording
   1. Free trial:
   2. Code: fansofmark
6. Better Guests
7. Better Show prep
8. Brief notes during episode
9. Outsource tasks
10. Create checklists
    1. Improve your systems
    2. Don’t miss stuff
11. Listen to your audience

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#177: When I look back at my first podcast episode... WOW. I'm amazed at how much I've grown. Have you done this recently? It can be a huge eye opener.

Quality is starting to become more and more important to me. Sometimes, small changes can have huge impact.

Today, you're going to hear a summary of last week's Clubhouse Room.

Listen to the whole room here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1246622/9533672

Key concepts:

1. Go to events
2. Level up equipment
3. Mic placement
4. Clipping - Watch decibel level
5. Riverside for remote recording
   1. Free trial: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=mark-savant
   2. Code: fansofmark
6. Better Guests
7. Better Show prep
8. Brief notes during episode
9. Outsource tasks
10. Create checklists
11. Listen to your audience

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