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In this week's episode, I’m giving you 7 online tools that will make it easier for you to produce and market a weekly podcast. The idea is that you systematically incorporate these tools into your weekly production to get more out of each episode, at a fast rate. Take a little time on the front end to customize and build out templates with these tools, and then you’ll have yourself a well-oiled, automated, podcast machine.

 

Tools Mentioned In The Episode

• Acuity
• Canva
• Headliner
• Buffer
• Mailchimp
• Rate This Podcast
• Available On

 

Episode Highlights:

• Acuity’s billing and appointment reminders
• Using Canva templates to streamline branding and save time
• How to use Headliner to promote your podcast on social media
• The importance of batch scheduling social media posts
• How to use rate this podcast to easily get more reviews
• Why using a SmartLink for your podcast will save your listeners a headache

 

Resources:

Are you having trouble getting your podcast off the ground? Then you need The Four Pillars of Podcasting. This ebook breaks down the entire podcasting process into four pillars: pre-production, production, post-production, and launch. By reading through it and mastering each pillar, you’ll be fully equipped with what it takes to launch a successful podcast. Be sure to grab your copy today!

 

Some Of My Articles I Think You’ll Like:

The Top 5 Audio Interfaces For Podcasters

My Top 10 Podcast Microphones

The Best Podcast Hosting Sites of 2022

How To Write Show Notes For Your Podcast

 

Connect with Me:

• Website
• Clipped Podcast
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube

 

If you guys have any podcast questions, shoot me an email at [email protected]. I love connecting with you guys. Shoot me your podcasting idea/podcast name and I’ll give you some honest feedback.

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Clipped is all about helping you launch, grow and monetize your podcast. So, on the show this week, I’m talking about how to use podcast intro's and outro's to hook in your listeners and build more engagement. I give you my game plan for creating great intro's and outro's, what kind of information they should contain, and why they’re so important. I also cover why keeping your intro and outro on the shorter side creates a better listening environment.

 

“If you can't get your intro across in 30 seconds, you need to rethink the way that you're opening the show and greeting people.” - Eric Montgomery

 

“Your podcast is a way to get listeners bought into your ecosystem where they're going to fall in love with you as a creator.” - Eric Montgomery

 

“Every show needs some kind of music.” - Eric Montgomery

 

 

Episode Highlights: 

• Techniques to use to grab listeners' attention at the top of your show
• How to use FOMO to keep your audience engaged
• How your music choices are detrimental to your brands identity
• The importance of Calls to Action and Offers in your intro/outro
• How to use a cold open to wet your listener's appetite
• Ways an outro can round off your show and help people find you/your guests online

 

Resources:

Are you having trouble getting your podcast off the ground? Then you need The Four Pillars of Podcasting. This ebook breaks down the entire podcasting process into four pillars: pre-production, production, post-production, and launch. By reading through it and mastering each pillar, you’ll be fully equipped with what it takes to launch a successful podcast. Be sure to grab your copy today!

 

Some Of My Articles I Think You’ll Like:

The Top 5 Audio Interfaces For Podcasters

My Top 10 Podcast Microphones

The Best Podcast Hosting Sites of 2022

How To Write Show Notes For Your Podcast

 

Connect with Me:

• Website
• Clipped Podcast
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube

 

If you guys have any podcast questions, shoot me an email at [email protected]. I love connecting with you guys. Shoot me your podcasting idea/podcast name and I’ll give you some honest feedback.

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On the show this week, I share how to get featured on Apple Podcasts, whether your show is brand new or already has a following. I outline my lessons learned from submitting Clipped to Apple Podcasts and I outline what I plan to do next time to have a better chance of being featured. I’m also diving into how top-quality podcast artwork can encourage the Apple Podcast team to select your podcast for a feature.

 

Click below to submit your podcast for a feature on Apple Podcasts:

https://airtable.com/shrwaPEPlJn8EcE4h

 

“If you get featured by Apple podcasts, you're gonna have exponential growth for your show.” - Eric Montgomery

 

“Apple podcast editors routinely feature compelling shows to help listeners find new favorites.” - Eric Montgomery

 

“Apple podcasts currently is probably the most important place to gain notoriety for your podcast.” - Eric Montgomery

 

Episode Highlights:

• Why being featured on Apple Podcasts can help your show grow
• How to format your podcast artwork to appeal to the Apple team
• What kind of shows Apple Podcasts recommend
• How to structure your pitch
• Whether having a trailer will help your chances of being selected for promotion
• Why it’s essential to tag Apple Podcasts
• How to access personalized advice from Eric and Podcast Haven

 

Resources:

Are you having trouble getting your podcast off the ground? Then you need The Four Pillars of Podcasting ebook

 

This ebook breaks down the entire podcasting process into four pillars: pre-production, production, post-production, and launch. By reading through it and mastering each pillar, you’ll be fully equipped with what it takes to launch a successful podcast. Be sure to grab your copy today!

 

Connect with Eric Montgomery:

• The Four Pillars of Podcasting
• The Podcast Haven Website
• The Podcast Haven on Instagram

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This week on Clipped, I’m diving into the good, the bad, and the ugly of Descript. Mostly the good! Descript removes the technical aspect of podcast editing. It works via transcription. You upload your audio file and Descript transcribes it. To edit your audio you simply delete text from the transcript. Whatever words you cut, cuts that coinciding audio. Pretty cool! Editing is just the beginning. Descript is essentially a fully functional DAW. You can record, edit and mix with it. With Descript you can fix mistakes, add in music, eq dialogue, drop in SFX, and more.

 

My favorite thing about Descript is the “filler word removal tool”. Looking to clean up someone's speech and remove umm’s, ahh’s, and other mistakes? Simply type those words into the filler word removal tool, and BOOM, Descript will auto delete all instances of your chosen words. I also love the fact that it’s collaborative. Anyone on your team can make adjustments to the transcription at any time, and it updates in real-time. It features non-destructive editing, so, edits can always be reverted back to their original version if mistakes are made.

 

Don’t take it from me, try it out for yourself and see how Descript can double your production speed. If you want to check it out, use my affiliate link to sign up. It helps support the show.

 

Descript Highlights:

• Multitrack editing
• Audiogram creation
• Remote recording
• Filler word removal
• Live editing
• Overdub
• Mic bleed removal
• Noise reduction
• Eq and Compression
• Live collaboration and commenting

 

Resources:

Are you having trouble getting your podcast off the ground? Then you need The Four Pillars of Podcasting ebook. This ebook breaks down the entire podcasting process into four pillars: pre-production, production, post-production, and launch. By reading through it and mastering each pillar, you’ll be fully equipped with what it takes to launch a successful podcast. Be sure to grab your copy today!

 

If you guys have any podcast questions, shoot me an email at [email protected]. I love connecting with you guys. Shoot me your podcasting idea/podcast name and I’ll give you some honest feedback.

 

Check out The Podcast Haven if you want to learn more about my podcast production company and the services we offer.

  Some Of My Articles I Think You’ll Like:

The Top 5 Audio Interfaces For Podcasters

My Top 10 Podcast Microphones

The Best Podcast Hosting Sites of 2022

How To Write Show Notes For Your Podcast

 

Connect with Me:

• Website
• Clipped Podcast

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This week on Clipped, I dive into what a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is and why it’s an essential part of editing your podcast. I cover the top six DAWs for podcasters and what I like about each one. In addition, I also highlight why it’s vital to put in the hard work necessary to learn how to use your DAW to its full potential.  

 

“Regardless of where you record, you're going to have to learn a DAW.” - Eric Montgomery 

 

“A DAW is where all the magic takes place.” - Eric Montgomery 

 

“It's not so much the DAW that gets the results; it's really your ears. It's the months and years of training and learning about EQ and compression and microphone signals and dialing in the right sound.” - Eric Montgomery 

 

 Episode Highlights: 

• How to get your podcast audio files into your DAW to start cutting together your episode 
• The benefits of recording directly into your DAW 
• Using audio processing tools, known as plugins, to manipulate the sound of your podcast 
• Factors to consider before choosing a DAW
• My top DAW picks, who uses them, and why I recommend them 
• The benefits of getting into the Adobe Ecosystem 
• Why I prefer ProTools and how I use it 
• The importance of putting in the time to understand how to use your DAW effectively 

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This week on CLIPPED, I welcome Evan Phillips to share his journey from mountain climber and guide on Denali, Alaska, to gigging musician, then to podcast host and producer. Evan describes his podcast production setup and his personal philosophy behind the craft of editing and mixing audio. We finish off by discussing where Evan thinks the podcasting industry is headed, some of the podcasts Evan listens to and loves, and Evan’s exciting new project with the Anchorage Daily News.

Evan Phillips is an award-winning songwriter, composer, and podcast producer living in Anchorage, Alaska. During an audio career spanning 20 years, Evan has recorded and produced over 50 albums. Since 2016, he has immersed himself in the craft of podcasting, delving deeper into the sonic landscapes of storytelling, atmospheric music, and powerful sound design.

 

“My philosophy about recording and DAWs is that you should use whatever you're comfortable with.” - Evan Phillips

 

“We live in an era where because of technology if you've got some chops, some natural abilities as a creator, there's so much you can do now from a home studio.” - Evan Phillips

 

“I think the podcast industry is growing, I think it's going to continue to grow — it’s a way to share information and share storytelling..” - Evan Phillips

 

 Episode Highlights:

• What it was like to work on Climbing Gold with Alex Honnold
• Why Reaper is Evan’s first choice of digital audio production tool
• What motivated Evan to learn to audio edit and produce his own music
• The learning curve involved with audio editing tools like Reaper
• The pros and cons of automated systems
• How technology has changed since Evan started recording 15 yrs ago
• How Evan got into podcasting via being the host of The Firm Line and why he took that passion project one step further and founded Pod Peak
• Evan’s advice for aspiring podcasters and some of the lessons he has learned during his journey
• Why you need to take time on the front end when you’re starting out as a podcaster

 

 Connect with Evan Phillips:

• Podpeak Website
• Podpeak on Instagram
• Podpeak on Facebook
• Podpeak on YouTube

 

Connect with Eric Montgomery:

• The Four Pillars of Podcasting
• The Podcast Haven Website
• The Podcast Haven on Instagram
• The Podcast Haven on Facebook
• The Podcast Haven on Twitter
• The Podcast Haven on YouTube

 

 

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Getting studio quality audio and video remotely used to require expensive equipment and a lot of technical knowledge. Today, it’s easier than ever with Riverside.fm. Gone are the days of the grainy videos and garbled audio files that Zoom produces. It’s time to ditch Zoom, and harness the power of a proffesional online recording studio, one that was built specifically for podcasters.

 

Riverside.fm is accessed through Google Chrome. It’s super easy to use and records HD video (up to 4K) and uncompressed audio files, remotely. The video looks great and the audio is crystal clear. Separate audio and video tracks are recorded for each person in the session, which is ideal for editing and mixing.

 

My Riverside affiliate link:

Riverside.fm

If you want to give Riverside a shot, and you sign up through my affiliate link, I’ll earn a small commission. This doesn’t cost you anything extra. It helps support me, and the little bit of dough I get from affiliate partners helps me keep the podcast alive.

 

Local Recording

Riverside uses what’s called “local recording”. During recording, Riverside continuously uploads everyone's video and audio to the riverside cloud. This means the quality of your recorded files, doesn’t depend on the strength of everyone's internet connection.

 

File Storage

Never lose your recordings. While recording, your files are automatically saved in real-time. If your computer crashes, it ain’t no problem. You pick up right where you left off, with nothing lost.

 

Other Features

Magic Editor:

Edit your video files from within Riverside. You can easily add your logo, choose your speaker layout and background, then export.

 

Clips By Riverside:

Quickly repurpose your long form content into social media snippets. There are 3 sizes available. 16:9 for YouTube and banners. 9:16 for Instagram stories and Tik Tok, and 1:1 for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts.

 

Streaming:

Stream to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitch.

 

Transcription:

Automatically transcribe your files for blog posts, or pull quotes for social media.

 

“Riverside.fm is the easiest way to record podcasts and video and studio quality from anywhere in the world, all from your web browser.” - Eric Montgomery

 

“In Riverside you can create all the social media snippets that you want, and repurpose them for all your social channels.” - Eric Montgomery

 

“The main reason you should be using Riverside is for the fully remote HD video and full-fidelity audio. So gone are the days of shitty zoom recordings — with this, you're going get a professional sound.” - Eric Montgomery

 

 Episode Highlights:

• Why Riverside.fm is the most effective way to record remotely
• Why Zoom is an outdated platform for podcasters
• How to achieve great audio and video quality with Riverside with minimal effort
• How to connect and record remotely with podcast guests via a simple link
• Local Recording technology and how it can ensure your audio never drops out
• How the Riverside.fm dashboard works for podcast guests, hosts, and producers
• Why the Riverside platform is a great choice for repurposing content o

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This week I’m recording using the Zoom H6 so you can get a feel for what it sounds like when paired with a dynamic microphone. The Zoom H6 is the quintessential podcast recorder and is used by top podcasters everywhere.

 

In this episode, I explore its features and break down why it’s such a great choice for podcasters who like to record via hardware, or with hands-on equipment, rather than recording digitally. I record both ways, BUT, pushing buttons and physically changing settings on a recorder makes me feel more connected to the recording process. Do you feel this way?

 

“The reason why you might want to use the Zoom H6 is if you're a podcaster that's intimidated by recording via the computer, and you'd like to be more hands-on.” - Eric Montgomery

 

“You can toss this thing in a backpack with your microphones and cables, and you've got access to a fully-functional podcast studio.” - Eric Montgomery

 

“There really is something about manually pushing the buttons and being able to dial in your settings with your hands.” - Eric Montgomery

 

Episode Highlights:

• Why you might prefer a digital recorder over recording with a computer
• Why working with your hands makes you feel more connected to the recording process
• Recording situations that the Zoom H6 is perfect for
• Why recording high fidelity audio is critical and how the Zoom H6 achieves great audio
• Why it's good to buy a device that has more inputs than you think you'll need
• When the Zoom H6 isn’t the right choice
• When to scale up to a larger SD card
• The importance of an external hard drive and why you always need to backup your recordings

 

Products Mentioned In this Episode:

• Zoom H6 - https://amzn.to/3QcZ2xV
• SanDisk SD Cards - https://amzn.to/3bmuStr
• Lacie Harddrive - https://amzn.to/3PU586I

 

Microphones That Pair Well With The Zoom H6

• Audio-Technica ATR2100x USB - https://amzn.to/3Qk5bIN
• Shure SM58 - https://amzn.to/3JFzurn
• Rode PodMic - https://amzn.to/3vzSNwf

 

Podcast Accessories I Love and Use:

• Rode PSA1 Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/3Qgcotf
• Sabrent USB 4 Port Hub - https://amzn.to/3BBMI6h
• Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/3QbqjkV
• Monster Prolink XLR Cables - https://amzn.to/3By1mvn

 

*I’m an Amazon Affiliate and by buying something through these links I earn a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you, and the little bit of cash I make, helps me keep the podcast alive and allows me to put out content*

 

Connect with Eric Montgomery:

• The Four Pillars of Podcasting
• The Podcast Haven Website
• The Podcast Haven on Instagram
• The P

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In this episode I’m covering how to get the best home recording by creating a makeshift studio in your home. I realize not everyone has the money or space to build out a professional podcast studio, so we’re going to work with what you got! Surprisingly, there are a ton of places in your home where you can get a really good sound, and they won’t cost you anything.  

 

My goal is to motivate you to create content and not worry about all the details, such as thinking you need a professional studio or vocal booth. These worries tend to hold people back from ever starting. Believe me, I’ve been producing podcasts for 7 years and JUST started this podcast a few months ago. 

 

I’d love for you to try some of the tips in this episode. I hope they help you find a recording solution that sounds best for YOU. Oh, and make sure you’re using a dynamic microphone. Your recording will sound like caca regardless of where you record if you’re using a condenser microphone.  

 

Resources For Choosing The Right Podcasting Microphone: 

• https://thepodcasthaven.com/podcast-microphone-selection/ 
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-top-10-podcast-microphones/id1631074908?i=1000570574483 

 Episode Tips: 

• Be aware of the time of day you’re recording and notice how much outside noise the mic is picking up 
• Try recording in your closet, closets sound great! 
• Record in your car, cars are quiet and have little to no reverb 
• Early mornings or late nights are the quietest 
• Avoid recording in rooms with hardwood floors 
• Rooms with rugs and furniture absorb a lot of slapback and reverb 
• If you travel a lot, build a pillow fort. It’ll act as a vocal booth 
• Learn about your microphone, for podcasting you’re going to want to get really close to the mic capsule when you record. 
• Wear headphones! You need to be able to hear what the microphone is hearing 
• Only use dynamic mics 
• Gik Acoustics has really cheap foam and acoustic panels 

 

Connect with Eric Montgomery:  

• The Four Pillars of Podcasting 
• The Podcast Haven Website 
• The Podcast Haven on Instagram 
• The Podcast Haven on Facebook 
• The Podcast Haven on Twitter 
• The Podcast Haven on YouTube 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apple Podcasts is the biggest podcast directory on the planet. Some people may disagree with this and say that Spotify is the #1 directory, but the data I’ve seen points to Apple. With that being the case, it’s important to drive current and potential listeners to Apple Podcasts to listen to your show.

In this episode I’m going to be talking about some free tools that Apple Podcasts provides that will help you boost your content with custom social media assets and links. These tools can be found at https://tools.applemediaservices.com. 

The Three Apple Marketing Tools Mentioned In This Episode

• The Social Post Generator 
• Apple Podcast Media Players
• QR Codes

Episode Highlights:

• The importance of growing your Apple Podcasts downloads
• How trying new marketing tools and techniques could help you grow your show
• How to create social media assets with Apple Podcasts Marketing Tools
• Embedding Apple Media Players in your newsletter, website and blog
• Sharing your podcast via Apple’s QR code

 

 Connect with Eric Montgomery:

• The Four Pillars of Podcasting
• The Podcast Haven Website
• The Podcast Haven on Instagram
• The Podcast Haven on Facebook
• The Podcast Haven on Twitter
• The Podcast Haven on YouTube