Can I Make A Hit Podcast?

How do podcasters hook you into listening to their episode. The principle is much like a sales pitch. So how do they do it and what are their techniques. In this episode I take a look. (Click to listen)

Don't listen to what I say, look at what I do. It's a mantra that we should all pay attention to. Instead of reading advice, analyse what others are doing. That's what I did to try and find out the type of podcasts which would become hits by analysing what other big production companies were making.

Stop stop. Don't record anything until you've listened to this because I've realised this week that a podcast logo is almost more important than the audio.

The thing is if people don't get attracted to your podcast by the artwork they may never even play your episode.

So how do you make sure they do? What lessons can we learn this week?

Drink coffee, set big goals, small goals? Think big, think small? How do you make sure you don't quit podcasting. I was about to yet again as I explained last week. This is week two where I test out techniques to avoid podcast on myself and here's the thing... the techniques are working?

If you are a podcaster facing podfade or thinking of quitting, or you are about to set up a podcast, then these techniques could make the difference between success and failure. Let me explain in 13 minutes which techniques I've found actually work.

The reality is if you start a podcast, you are likely to stop after 8-10 episodes. Don't think it'll happen to you? Then just check the statistics. So how do you stop it?

I'm on a mission to make a hit podcast which is sustainable along with a full time job, with no production company or support. Can it be done.

In this episode I'm starting with tackling a problem I've dealt with myself multiple times.

I want you to avoid podfade. Join me as I start to investigate the solution.

It's time to put your thinking cap on.

In this episode, I run through the lessons that came out of the last show and ask the questions which should help us start moving towards the answer of what sort of show to make.

The question this series is asking is Can I Make a Hit Podcast in 2020 from a home computer and with limited time and resources.

But what is a HIT podcast for you?

We're asking how to identify your niche, what you might want to talk about to ensure you stay motivated and more.

Links to the resources mentioned in the show can be found at https://www.canimakeahitpodcast.com

It's time to put your thinking cap on.

In this episode, I run through the lessons that came out of the last show and ask the questions which should help us start moving towards the answer of what sort of show to make.

The question this series is asking is Can I Make a Hit Podcast in 2020 from a home computer and with limited time and resources.

But what is a HIT podcast for you?

We're asking how to identify your niche, what you might want to talk about to ensure you stay motivated and more.

Links to the resources mentioned in the show can be found at https://www.canimakeahitpodcast.com

References https://www.forbes.com/sites/meimeifox/2019/08/22/8-tips-for-creating-a-hit-podcast/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/en/articles/art20180911143023799 https://tim.blog/2016/04/11/tim-ferriss-podcast-business/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymiBDged-eQ Podcast is like a product right? – http://momtestbook.com/ https://blog.pacific-content.com/podcast-success-a-long-game-fd6522b72752 https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a23760043/the-10-rules-to-starting-a-hit-podcast/ https://www.thepodcasthost.com/planning/how-to-make-a-successful-podcast/ https://foundr.com/starting-a-podcast https://expresswriters.com/contentwritingchat-recap-running-a-podcast/ What is a hit podcast? What makes podcasts a success? What have I not done out of these? In this episode I go in search of the answers of what makes a hit podcast for you andContinue reading "Defining a "hit" podcast"

Can you make a "hit" podcast in 2020?

There are lots of articles out there which say you can but does the advice work anymore?

Has podcasting changed too much or is there still a huge opportunity for people like you and me?

I'm not a guru with the answer but a former journalist who wants to test out all this advice and see what actually works.

So if you are looking to make the next "hit" podcast from your home computer, join me as we find out what actually works.

Will you get famous being a podcaster and if you do what will it mean? What kind of people might approach you? Should you expect fame?