Content Creator Club

I know what you're thinking: "I have a podcast, I need to hit the Apple Podcast charts to grow" Well, for starters, I'll breakdown how the Apple Charts actually work, which will actually shock you. Podcasters have been misinformed about the combination of events that takes place to get you on the charts. 

Dive in with me today on this episode where I share my thoughts on charting and how you as the underdog can maximize your efforts for growth! 

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Howdy partner! Are you ready for a good old fashioned shootout between 5 different dynamic microphones? You decide which one sounds best and then click the link to find out what kind of mic it is!

We all worry about what people will think of us. And as creators putting content and art into the world, that worry can hold us back from creating fearlessly. If you’re too afraid to put your heart and soul into your work, you will miss out on creating your best work. So stop giving a fudge about what other people think! Listen for strategies to unlock the superpower of not GAF!

Stop making everything about yourself. Your audience is the hero of the journey. Be the guide

Stop using the Spray and Pray method! Instead of saying check out my episode, tell them what's in it for them! Make it easy to want to press play.

You have no niche or any clue who your ideal listener is. You are trying to be everything to everyone. Start tiny and branch out. Make sure to exclude people so the right people show up and stay

You waste the most valuable part of your podcast - the first 60 seconds. Whether it be an anchor ad, long winded intro, or small talk. The first 60 seconds is where you HOOK someone. Tell them what they will gain in the episode!

You don't invest in learning. Show me your friends and I'll show you your future. The reason you aren't growing is because you're not investing in courses, books, and masterminds that put you in a successful circle.

Your social media is all over the place. Your page is dogs, steaks, and selfies. You post and wait for engagement but don't engage on your own. You get what you give. Be the first to engage and make sure your profile makes sense.

You set weird imaginary milestones. Most podcasters have some arbitrary goal of X # of downloads. It's great to set goals but what does that get you? Vanity? Instead focusing on download numbers, focus on COMPLETION RATE. Does anyone finish your episode? If not, improve the content! Fix the audio, get a better format!

ps. read this. you only need 1000 True Fans to win. 

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You already know the importance of first impressions. But for podcasters, they’re tricky to make because we don’t get to lead with our audio! Instead, when new listeners come across our show online or in an app, they’re deciding if they want to listen based on visual factors. Listen for 5 simple ways you can make a great first impression both visually and immediately after listeners decide to hit play.

What if I told you you could generate 12 pieces of content from one podcast episode? On today’s show, I’m joined by Craig Lillard, the inventor of Clipscribe. You’ve heard me say it before, Clipscribe is one of the best tools I use for my podcast to help me create tons of content from each episode. Trust me, this episode is absolute fire and is going to completely transform the way you promote your podcast on social media.

Big news in the world of Apple Podcasts! They just announced that they’re rolling out a new dashboard for Apple Podcasts Connect and there are loads of changes. Today, I’m joined by Billy Thorpe to chat about what we know now about the changes. We’ll be sure to do an update once we learn more!

Kick start your podcast back up with this fun challenge that will let your audience know you are back and build that muscle memory to get your show back on track.

Running and growing a podcast is hard work, there’s no getting around that. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take some shortcuts! I wanted to share with you some websites and software that have made my life so much easier when it comes to podcasting. I’ve used them to bring my show to the next level and you totally can, too.