The influence of social media influencers on new podcasters, creative brainstorming tips, podcast monetization strategies, and unique ways to enhance your podcasting experience.in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

• Relationship between influencers and podcasting, including the financial aspect and expectations of new podcasters
• The impact of influencer culture on new podcasters' expectations for quick payment and fame
• Creative potential and embracing constraints to unlock new ideas for podcast content
• Using lighting changes, like the Echo Glow, to set creative moods or indicate different segments in a podcast
• The importance of building a podcast over time and understanding it as a long-term commitment, rather than seeking instant success
• Strategies for obtaining podcast ratings and reviews through personalized requests rather than general announcements
• Explanation of the "7-Minute Creative Challenge" to brainstorm podcast ideas rapidly

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Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 Influencers Make How Much?
• 05:12 The Myth of Overnight Success
• 08:07 Rushing Success Risks Failure
• 12:11 Oprah's Early Career ... A Podcast Brainstorm
• 14:57 Dynamic Lighting for Podcasters
• 17:46 How to Ask for Feedback

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 219 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​

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