Career In Audio : Chats About Podcasting, Radio And Other Content Creation

In this episode, Zach discusses how podcasters can get too comfortable with the formats of their shows and how this can become boring for listeners. Zach also talks about how to grow while also staying on brand. If you're not happy with your results, its 'insanity' to think the same continued approach will produce better ones. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club

In this episode, Zach talks about how all the effort that goes into podcasting may eventually lead you to feel bored and a bit stagnant. He also talks about discussing topics that you may not be that interested in, but may be popular and or time-sensitive subjects. Zach goes on to explain how by presenting the topic with a good energy and your own take on it you can create interesting content. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club

In this episode, Zach talks about the importance of the podcast name and episode titles and how keywords can help drive traffic to your podcast. Zach explains how coming up with niche titles can increase the chances of your podcast appearing in internet search engines. By crafting episode titles that read similar to the way you would type in a Google search, you increase the likelihood that people will discover your podcast when they Google something similar. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.

In this episode, Zach talks about taking your podcast and using it to transition into a career in radio. Zach explains how by first providing the value of the podcast you set your self up to hopefully see money in the future. This can allow you to have your podcast and also offer segments or edited episodes to local radio stations. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.

Today's episode focuses on trying to immediately make your podcast profitable. Zach discusses the idea of finding a sponsorship for your podcast prior to staring and then gearing your episodes towards that specific market. However, Zach explains that if the hosts' main passion is money rather than the actual podcasting, it can result in a subpar product. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.

In today's episode, Zach discusses some interviewing techniques for show hosts. He talks about how having too many questions prepared for an interview can begin to make all of your interviews sound the same. Zach suggests having a few questions prepared and using your guests' responses to these questions as prompts for you to ask more follow-up questions. Get your free gift now at careerinaudio.club.

 In todays episode, Zach explains how being able to tell a compelling story can help make you a better podcaster or radio host. Zach talks about how a good story generally contains a setup, a problem and a resolution. He also discusses some storytelling tips he learned through Tracy Johnson at tjohnsonmediagroup.com.

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Zach talks about a listener who asked for a critique of the podcast he has recently started and offers advice to others who may be thinking of getting into podcasting themselves. Often people who think they want to start a podcast are hesitant to actually start it because of any number of worries. Zach addresses some of the reasons people won't go through with starting their podcast and why taking the first step and just doing it, is so important.

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 In this episode Zach discusses the idea of live streaming your show while watching a live event, be it a sports game, political event or television show. With the rise in popularity of live streams on Facebook, Instagram and Twitch, the 'second screen experience' is a way for the people to watch their favorite mediums while also engaging with others. Instead of doing a recap of the next Game Of Thrones episode, why not broadcast live while it's happening instead?

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In this episode, Zach talks about how your biggest 'haters' can be converted into some of your biggest fans. If you are putting yourself in the public eye you can expect to receive at least some negative attention. It is only natural that if you have an opinion there are going to be people who disagree with you. If your content is engaging, these 'haters' may still disagree with you but they might also enjoy hearing what it is you have to say.

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