Ask We Edit Show

If you’re a consultant, having a podcast could be a great way to market your knowledge, skills and the services you offer. In this episode, we explore what to be wary of when starting a podcast to market your consultancy, as well as how you can make the most out of the medium. Join us today for more on the topic!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why a consulting business can benefit from having a podcast.
• Some approaches for consultancy podcasts.

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Podcasts can be great fun, but they’re not for everyone. In this episode, we take a look at the recipe for a successful podcast and why it might not be appealing for some. We also take a look at a few of the qualities needed to podcast, so be sure to stick around to find out if podcasts are for you!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why you shouldn’t start a podcast.
• The types of qualities podcasts require from hosts and creators.
• When lacking consistency and discipline is appropriate for your podcast.
• How you can stay disciplined.

Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.

Although waveforms can be explored at a technical level, it’s best you get to grips with the basics. In this episode, we take a look at how to interpret the different axes, and why they can help you finetune speaker levels for an optimal listening experience. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Defining an audio waveform.
• Why waveforms can be useful.

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What the ****? Expletives can be heard found on many podcast shows, but with surprisingly little information on the topic, it’s best to err on the side of caution. In today’s show, we get into why it is important to mark your podcast as explicit if you have expletives, as well as what could happen if you don’t. To find out more, be sure to join us today! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why you should always be more cautious than not.
• What happens if your show has expletives but isn’t marked as explicit.

Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.

Mic fright is a common experience for many podcasters, especially those new to the medium. The best way to get over it? Practice. In today’s episode, we look at mic fright and talk about how you can mitigate mic fright and gain mic confidence. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• The difference between mic fright and stage fright.
• How to get comfortable in front of the mic.

Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.

Echoes are frustrating reverb that often come when you’re in a room with poor sound absorption. Luckily, there is normally something you can do about it. In this episode, we take a look at why echoes happen, and better yet, how you can eliminate them. To hear more, be sure to join us today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Terminology for echoes.
• What causes echoes.
• How to avoid them.

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Audio-only social media is taking the world by storm, with platforms like Twitter Spaces, Clubhouse, and Fireside to explore. In this episode, we get into what nuances come with audio-only social media, as well as what each platform has to offer. Tune in today! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• How the world is receiving audio-only social media.
• We define audio-only platforms and what makes audio-only social media what it is.

Links Mentioned:

Twitter Spaces

Clubhouse

Fireside

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Ever heard of the term “reverb”? Well, that’s exactly what a reflection filter helps to prevent. Here on the show it’s not always just about dishing out podcasting success strategies; sometimes it’s simply digging into the terminology that exists within the vast podcasting sphere. So listen in today as we discuss the term “reflection filter”, what it is, how it works, and why you might need one!

Key Points From This Episode:

• What is reverb and how does it occur?
• How a reflection filter can help when a sound-proof room is not available.
• The budget-friendly DIY reflection filter option.

Links Mentioned:

Aston Halo Filter

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When it comes to choosing your topic, others simply cannot tell you what to talk about. However, to help you narrow things down, consider this: does your topic peak your interest? Does it give you energy when you are discussing it? Now combine this with some keyword research and you just might hit the topic jackpot! Tune in today to hear some strategies for picking a podcast topic that is right for you.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why your topic should be in line with your interests.
• Importance of doing keyword research when choosing your podcast topic.
• How to branch out on your topic while staying within the general theme of your podcast.
• Understanding that you topic often revolves around what is being offered.
• Why staying within a specific niche will expose you to a more loyal audience.

Links Mentioned:

Joe Rogan

The Office Ladies

Dave Asprey

Bulletproof Radio

Dave Ramsey

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There are a ton of great examples of podcasters who completely knock it out of the park. However, we can’t ignore the fact that not all podcast find succes. With over a million active podcasts, there are bound to be a few that simply fizzle out and die. So it is good to know why this happens in order to increase the likelihood that it won’t happen to you. Stay tuned to find out how you can stay committed, be consistent, and follow through on your execution.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why a lack of commitment is the number one reason why podcasts fail.
• Understanding the pitfalls of not being consistent.
• Avoiding the dangers of poor execution: how to follow through.
• The importance of stepping into the shoes of your listeners to hold their attention.

Links Mentioned:

Gary Vaynerchuk

Wine Library

Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.