Delaware Blogger Podcast

On today's episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast, I am giving you tips on how to hook and book your listeners; how to grab their attention in those 1st few minutes after they've scrolled through and decided they want to listen to your Podcast.

How are you going to keep them there for the entire show?  Here are a few way:

• Hit them where hurts -
  
• Bark a command - FOMO - Sense of Urgency
  
• Share a testimony - love note from listeners
  
• Share statistics  - Did you know...
  

You want to solve a pain point which is why most people are coming to your Podcast hook em, then at the end you book em with a CTA or Call to Action

• sign them up - get their email
  
• purchase a product or service
  
• register for an event
  
• free gift
  
• visit your Podcast

In the EC Podcast Knowledge Academy, we covered several of these points and I invite you to sign up for these webinars as every Tuesday and Thursday we are providing you with timely and relevant information that will help to take your podcast to the next level, so make sure to sign up > Registration: https://www.eliteconversations.com/registration.html

When you are ready to start your podcast send an email to me at [email protected] to schedule your 30-Minute Complimentary Discover Call and book your Podcasting Your Purpose Coaching Sessions.

Find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https//linktr.ee/delblogger

Make sure to leave a comment so that you will be entered for a chance to win a copy of the Basic Blogging Tips for Beginners Book and if you want a copy of the Podcasting Your Purpose Resource Guide, head over to Amazon to purchase a copy https://amzn.to/32fnA37

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If  you are ready to start a podcast and need assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and you can find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/ablakeenterprises

“Welcome Back to School” has definitely taken on a new meaning this year during this COVID-19 Crisis, however, some things never change, especially when it comes to teaching, educators are always looking for ways in which to engage their students.

In today's episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast I am once again talking about Podcasting in the Classroom as I did in Episode #201 back in March.  With remote learning and Zoom Bombing, podcasting may be a great way to get and keep the students engaged in or outside of the  classroom.

As much as we want to think that kids want to stare at a computer screen all day everyday, that may not be the case and it can cause harm to their eyes, however, with a podcast, they can pop in their earbuds or put on their headphones every time a new episode of their favorite pod is released, head outdoors, walk the dog, eat lunch or just veg on the sofa after a long day of mathematics.

Statistically speaking, students between the ages of 12-17 make up only 10% of monthly podcast listeners so it’s still a somewhat undiscovered medium that you can use to capture their attention, adding something that may be a perfect media to supercharge your class and curriculum!

Even if you’re a total newbie, getting started with podcasts in the classroom is an easy skill to add to your teaching toolbag. Whether you’re using them to listen together or individually, or you’re having your students record their own podcasts, there’s space for podcasts in any syllabus.

If you want to learn more about starting a podcast in the classroom, send an email to [email protected] to schedule a 30-Minute Complimentary Discovery Call or order a copy of the Podcasting Your Purpose Resource Guide on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3bU56ID

Find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/delblogger

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If  you are ready to start a podcast and need assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and you can find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/ablakeenterprises

Video or Just Voice - Episode #222

But when you’re putting together an audio podcast there are a lot of things to take into consideration especially if you want a high-quality show.  Creating a video takes you to another level because you need to consider a whole bunch of additional factors, like…"Do I look Good?"

No seriously, money and experience is a major part of video production, everything from the lighting, the sound, the stage setup, etc.  Everything that could potentially make a viewer say “What the heck am I watching?”

If you’re a film school graduate or you have a production company you probably have video equipment, lighting and boom mics.  But if you’re just starting out you’re either going to have to hire a professional production company to produce your videos or purchase professional equipment and learn to do it yourself.

If you’ll just be using your iPhone or Android Smartphone to record you will still have to put time into thinking about your set, the lighting, the sound and of course the editing.  When recording an audio podcast you can record in your pajamas, sweats and a T-shirt, but when using a camera you have to think about what you are wearing and how you look.

Your audience can actively listen to your content while multitasking - driving the car, walking the dog, doing the dishes, etc.   However, with a video they can’t consume your content on the go and they have to be stationary to watch from a computer, tablet or smartphone.

So think about it, will you do add video or just voice podcasting?

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Your first 5. 10, heck perhaps even first 50 to 100 podcast show episodes will probably suck - so what - you got this!  You are not going to give up, you are not going to give in - you have a voice...you have a vision and a mission and no one is going to stop you from sharing it!

In this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast I am providing tips on how to connect with your audience so that you can feel less stress and anxiety when recording a show making it one that your listeners stay tuned into and are willing to share.

If you need a website or webpage to keep all your episodes together, check out Podpage using my referral link https://bit.ly/3hwwfDL and when you are ready to start a podcast make sure to send an email to me at [email protected] to schedule your 30-minute Complimentary Discovery Call or register for the Mini Coaching Session for $159

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Grab a copy of my Podcasting Your Purpose Resource Manual.

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If  you are ready to start a podcast and need assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and you can find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/ablakeenterprises

"If You Fail to Plan...You Plan to Fail!"

Preparation for a podcast is key so before you hit the record button and publish your podcast episode make sure you’ve checked your recording setup.  You don’t want anything to negatively impact your audio so on today's episode I am sharing a few podcasting prep pointers before publishing:

• Position your microphone at least 2-3 inches from your mouth
• Check audio levels for proper sound quality
• Pad the place you will be recording from
• Put out any interrupters including pets and kids
• Pour a beverage
• Pee
• Practice Practice Practice

If you are ready to start your podcast, send an email to [email protected] to schedule your 30-minute Complimentary Discovery Call so that we can get you signed up for the 2-hour mini coaching session for $127.

Find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/delblogger

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If  you are ready to start a podcast and need assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and you can find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/ablakeenterprises

Show notes are basically a written post for your website or blog that covers the content that you discussed in your podcast.  There are many reasons why show notes should be part of your podcasting promotion and a few are talked about on today’s podcast episode.

• Show notes encourage people to come to your website
  

Ideally you want to continue the relationship with your audience after they have listened to your show, so getting people to your website or blog via your show notes page gives them an opportunity in which to do so.

• Show notes are great for SEO
  

If you want your podcast to be found by new listeners it needs to be indexed and featured in search results.  Unfortunately, Google can’t search MP3 files (at least not yet) so you need to include important keywords that are said in your podcast to be somewhere on the internet where the Google bots can find them.  Remember to make them readable with at least 300 words.

• Show notes allows you share the links to other resources
  

Use your show notes to direct listeners to any links that you may have mentioned in the episode including affiliate links, online courses, books and invite them to join your email list for newsletter and podcast updates.

• Show notes increase your authority
  

The more content you have online the more legitimate you’ll look online to the search engines and others when they are searching online.

• Show notes can be viewed on all devices
  

When sharing your episodes you want a link that’s going to work for everyone no matter what device they’re using, Android or Apple which is not the case with some podcasting platforms.

• Show notes are a great reference tool for your audience
  

If you provide links or mention articles or just want to share your guest’s information,  you can include them in your  show notes.  Listeners won’t need to take notes or re-listen to portions of your podcast for links they may have missed.

There are many other important reasons for show notes and I invite you to share some of your own and when you are ready to start your own podcast, please send an email to [email protected] to schedule your 30-Min Complimentary Discovery Call or to enroll in the 90-Min Mini Coaching Session which is a great investment of $97.

Find and follow me on all my social media platforms using the hashtag #DelawareBlogger or my linktree id Delblogger https://linktr.ee/delblogger

Today’s episode was sponsored by NspireD LLC, www.nicolleinspires.com - NspireD by Nicolle Collection of inspirational t-shirts.

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If  you are ready to start a podcast and need assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and you can find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/ablakeenterprises

On this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast, I provide the 5 Pillars of Podcasting, however, there are many more so I am asking you to leave a message that can be to be added to the list.

1. Content
2. Time
3. CTA
4. Submit RSS feed to podcasting directories
5. Network with other podcasters
   

Subscribe to this channel as well as to my other Podcast, "Blog Your Way to a Business Profit" on Blog Talk Radio at https://tinyurl.com/Blog2Profit and my blog, https://delblogger.com  You can also see my face in the place every week day at https://youtube.com/antionetteblake

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If  you are ready to start a podcast and need assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and you can find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/ablakeenterprises

Starting a Podcast - What is Your WHY?  Episode #220

Are you looking to increase your profile as an influential voice in your industry?

Are you looking to enter into a new marketplace?

Perhaps you are looking to generate new marketing and sales leads?

Are you looking to grow your email list so you can continue to nurture your prospects and turn them into customers?

Are you looking to become the subject matter expert in your industry?

Create content that can be repurposed into articles and blog posts?

All of the above?

Or is there another reason?

The answer to these questions will determine your content, format, and call to action.  Remember, being clear on the answers to the above questions is key.  The right strategy and consistent promotion of your podcast will ensure that it generates the best return on investment which can eventually begin to become a profitable podcast.

Listen and learn more on this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast and make sure to subscribe so that you won't miss any future episodes.  For more information, send an email to [email protected]

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If  you are ready to start a podcast and need assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and you can find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/ablakeenterprises

Slow Your Roll - 5 Tips When Starting a Podcast - Episode # 219

If you have committed to starting a podcast or even a blog you may want to jump in with both feet just to get started.  However, no matter how anxious you are to get started, let me tell you one thing first, "slow your roll" and line up your ducks first.

I started my first podcast in 2012 and my first podcast in 2017 - I am still updating and adding  and learning, so here are just 5 tips that I am sharing with you for when you are starting your podcast.

Client shoutouts!

Slow Your Roll Tip #1 - Don't spend a lot of money on equipment - everyone is anxious to have the latest and greatest piece of equipment - but wait, use your mic on the phone or an inexpensive condenser mic before going out to purchase fancy expensive equipment for a home studio - there are too many ways to record on the low - in your closet or under a fort and if you wait to save up for the latest and greatest equipment you may be waiting weeks, months or even years and then give up!

Slow Your Roll Tip #2 - Build a Foundation - you may be thinking that your podcast is just a hobby, but think of it as a jobby - why, because it’s your brand and you want it to be as good as it can get from the giddy up even though there will be tumbles along the way.  But think of it as an investment into your media brand, have fun but it may be the catalyst for something bigger - perhaps a tv show or major sponsorship!!??

Slow Your Roll Tip #3 - Listen to advice from those in the know - don’t be so cocky that you can’t learn from others - but choose those “others” wisely -  listen to their videos and podcasts, read, share and grow as there is always room for improvement even it you have been podcasting since 2000!  Remember, your network is your net worth so sign up for course or listen to audio from those in the know that are doing the darn thing!

Slow Your Roll Tip #4 - Waiting and Procrastinating - Imposter Syndrome is real!  Don’t allow fear or intimidation of other’s success stop you from starting.  If you fear that you are not deserving of success, even if you are helping only 1 person or have a handful of listeners, don’t delay your launch especially if you are passionate about your topic.  Every day that you delay your launch is a delay of success.  “You don’t have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great!”

Slow Your Roll Tip #5 - Checking Your Numbers - stop it!

If you want to have a successful podcast you have to stop thinking about how many downloads you have - think about what really matters.  You are the voice behind the vision - you are the SME, you are building onto your brand, you are leaving a legacy!

As a new podcaster you will grow and get better, but don't wait and allow others to determine your path - remember “you have to do you boo boo!”

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If  you are ready to start a podcast and need assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and you can find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/ablakeenterprises

Podcast Premier - Lights - Camera - Action!

Now that you are ready to launch your podcast, the description or trailer is very important, it's like the cover of a book. It’s what people read before listening to your show.

A podcast description or trailer should cover these three topics:

1. Explanation Statement: Tell your listeners what they can expect to hear on each of your episode so they can determine if it's worth the listening investment of time.
   
2. Frequency / Where to Find It:  How often are your shows, weekly, bi-weekly or daily - let the listeners know so that they will invest in your show.
   
3. CTA - Call to action:  Make sure to always tell your listeners what you want them to do after listening to your show, i.e. share, subscribe, listen for more, etc.

For more podcasting pointers, subscribe to my blog, and on my YouTube Channel!  Send an email to [email protected] to schedule your 30-Minute Complimentary Discovery Call or enroll in the 90-Minute Mini Coaching Session for $97

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If  you are ready to start a podcast and need assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and you can find and follow me on all my social media platforms at https://linktr.ee/ablakeenterprises