David Hooper shares tips for podcasters on filling unused ad space with public service announcements, using tools like Zoom's PodTrak 2, and automating episode notes and social media, all aimed at growing your podcast audience and monetizing your content in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

• Transform Your Podcast with Public Announcements
• USB Mic Innovations
• From College Radio to Podcasting: Leveraging Old Techniques for Modern Success
• Boost Podcast Growth and Income with Proven Marketing and Production Tips
• Affordable Podcasting: Create Great Content with Just $100
• Unleash the Power of Automated Episode Notes and Social Media
• Elevate Your Podcast Quality with Top Gear
• Mastering Sponsorship Deals to Monetize Your Podcast Effectively
• Building Identity and Community Around Your Podcast's Unique Voice
• How to Streamline Your Podcast Workflow
• Overcoming Podcast Challenges: From Equipment Choices to Audience Engagement
• Unused ad space for PSAs
• Newsletter and podcast synergy
• Podcast tools and equipment
• Affordable podcast production
• Sponsorship and monetization strategies
• Identity through podcasting
• Automating podcast tasks

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Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 Podcasting Insights
• 06:04 Seeking Inspiring Podcast Stories
• 09:09 Automate Your Episode Notes
• 14:41 Prioritize Immediate Podcast Payments
• 18:34 From Zero to Impact
• 19:21 Addiction and Transactional Relationships
• 22:34 Monetize Your Podcast Easily

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 225 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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Learn how to harness the power of audio to grow your podcast audience, connect with Gen Z listeners, and drive engagement with effective storytelling and marketing strategies in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

• Video vs. Audio Podcasting
• Marketing for Podcasters
• Gen Z's Audio Preferences
• Podcast Monetization Strategies
• Storytelling Techniques
• Tools for Podcast Production
• Editing in Podcasting

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Episode Timestamps

• 03:06 Podcast Growth and Monetization Guide
• 08:11 Boost Podcast Reach & Revenue
• 11:31 Reviews on Amazon
• 14:38 Strengthening Content with Repetition
• 16:24 Quick Editing Trick
• 19:22 Should You Start a Podcast?

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 224 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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David Hooper dives into strategies for podcast success, highlighting the balance between quality and quantity, the dangers of the "podcasting treadmill," and tips for boosting engagement and finding your voice as a podcaster in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

• Enhancing radio voice with cardio
• Importance of practice and confidence
• The podcasting treadmill explained
• Focusing on quality over quantity
• Engaging podcast titles
• Alternatives to Mailchimp
• Power of community and meetups

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Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 AI-Powered Podcasting Solution
• 03:24 "Podcasting Treadmill"Explained
• 08:25 Focus: Quality Over Quantity
• 12:40 Edit First 100 Episodes Yourself
• 14:21 Redefining Success in Podcasting
• 16:41 Experimentation in Podcasting
• 21:34 "Enhance" Content for Better Podcasting Results
• 24:50 Networking for Podcasting Success
• 27:36 Patience ...
• 30:11 Action Over Ideas
• 33:24 Mailchimp Alternative for Podcasters
• 36:25 Free Community Meeting Spaces Available
• 40:28 Subscribe to Build the Big Podcast

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 223 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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The rise of AI as a tool for podcasters, the myth of YouTube as a podcast killer, the power of community, and shares tips on increasing podcast traffic while encouraging a focus on creativity over algorithms in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

• AI in podcasting
• The concept of a "podcast killer"
• YouTube's impact on podcasts
• Building a podcast community
• Using Riverside for podcasting
• Understanding "EEAT" for content creation.
• Differentiating YouTube and podcasting strategies

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Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 Build a Big Podcast Insights
• 05:03 How to Prove You're Authentic
• 06:21 Building Expertise and Authority
• 10:11 Power of Focused Audience Attention
• 14:31 Selective Booking Decisions
• 16:22 Followers' Influence is Dying
• 20:15 Creating Without Expectations

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 222 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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David Hooper explores the importance of showing up big for every podcast, harnessing AI for editing, building genuine audience connections, and validating your podcast ideas for success in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

• Perform every episode like a big show
• Marketing strategies for podcast growth
• AI's impact on podcasting and opportunities
• Importance of personal connections in podcasting
• Multi-platform presence for audience expansion
• Validating podcast ideas effectively
• Relationship advice for podcasters

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Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 Perform Every Gig Like a Stadium
• 04:21 AI Lacks "Personal Connection"
• 08:17 Your Podcast Community and Unique Voice
• 10:44 Embrace Interviews for Growth
• 12:56 Monetize Message: Audience, Impact, Profit
• 18:21 Broadcast Radio and Podcast Isolation

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 221 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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David Hooper shares tips for podcasters on how to grow their audience, improve interview skills, and monetize their shows, highlighting the importance of life experience, consistency, and creating value for listeners in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

• Developing podcast interview skills
• Building a podcast audience
• Maximizing podcast equipment efficiency
• Utilizing Riverside.fm for recordings
• Personal growth as a podcast host
• Importance of listener interaction

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Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 Podcast Interviewing School
• 03:49 Prince's Studio 
• 09:13 Do You Look at Past Progress?
• 12:46 Dementia and Empathy
• 15:41 Perseverance
• 16:35 Authentic Vulnerability in Podcasting
• 21:23 Start Podcast with 25 Episodes?
• 23:05 Podcasting Sales Strategy and Longevity Insights
• 28:50 Podcast Training and Collaboration

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 220 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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In this episode of Build a Big Podcast, David Hooper shares a personal story about Seal to illustrate the importance of valuing your true fans and making meaningful connections, even if your audience isn't massive yet.

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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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Discover how to attract podcast listeners instead of repelling them. Plus, access 550 episode ideas, marketing strategies, and more to grow your podcast audience and income on this episode in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

• How podcasters repel listeners (and push them towards competitors)
• Common podcast issues (and techniques for resolving them)
• Strategies for growing a podcast (without relying on social media)
• Exploration of 550 episode ideas as inspiration for podcast content
• "Main Character Syndrome" and how it negatively affects podcasts
• The impact of ignoring listener feedback and maintaining audience engagement
• Insights into excessive self-promotion and its potential negative effects on audience connection

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Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 "Attract, Don't Repel, Listeners"
• 05:27 Excessive First-Person Narratives
• 07:36 Balancing Relatability and Aspiration as a Host
• 10:44 Monetize Podcast Skills with AI - A good oppotunity ... for some
• 15:03 Podcast Growth via Paid Strategies
• 16:55 Always Be Ready for Impromptu Speaking ...
• 21:25 Joe Rogan 

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 218 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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Explore how limited resources can boost creativity in podcasting through inspiring stories of Prince, Mannie Fresh, and Jesse Johnson on this episode of Build a Big Podcast.

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