Irresistible Podcasting: A Daily Q&A Show About Podcasting, Audience Building and Online Entrepreneurship

In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about how to be well liked at work - dealing with difficult co-workers, being a better co-worker yourself, and general tips for improving your people skills.

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5:01 - Foster a culture of asking “why” and “how”

7:58 - Show your own mistakes

9:26 - Be understanding of people’s life situations and accommodate them accordingly

11:36 - Be okay with people taking your time

13:10 - Don’t take up other people’s time

15:40 - Be nice

15:57 - Share things

16:50 - Respect personal space

18:08 - Respect people’s time

• Adam Grant - Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success

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Today’s question comes from Brian, who is starting a podcast aimed at a very small niche. But that’s the problem. How do you gain traction and take advantage of traditional launch techniques when you’re target audience is to small?

I share my advice; share yours using #IRpodcasting.

Do you have a question about podcasting? Record it at http://avclark.com/ask.

Instead of a traditional sponsor this month, I put together the Ultimate Podcast Bundle. Over $1,700 worth of awesome courses, books and discounts on podcasting-related services! Plus a chance to win a complete podcasting gear setup worth $800. It’s your chance to pay a little and get a whole lot. The price starts at $1 and goes up $1 with each purchase. So check it out sooner rather than later. http://podcastbundle.com

Today’s question comes from Jason, who asks about hosting and statistics. We’re continuing our conversation from yesterday about how to host your podcast and what stats and metrics are important.

I share my advice; share yours using #IRpodcasting.

Do you have a question about podcasting hosting? Record it at http://avclark.com/ask.

Instead of a traditional sponsor this month, I put together the Ultimate Podcast Bundle. Over $1,700 worth of awesome courses, books and discounts on podcasting-related services! Plus a chance to win a complete podcasting gear setup worth $800. It’s your chance to pay a little and get a whole lot. The price starts at $1 and goes up $1 with each purchase. So check it out sooner rather than later. http://podcastbundle.com

Today’s question comes from Justin, who asks about hosting. What’s the best way to host your MP3 files and your website?

I share my advice; share yours using #IRpodcasting.

Do you have a question about podcasting hosting? Record it at http://avclark.com/ask.

Instead of a traditional sponsor this month, I put together the Ultimate Podcast Bundle. Over $1,700 worth of awesome courses, books and discounts on podcasting-related services! Plus a chance to win a complete podcasting gear setup worth $800. It’s your chance to pay a little and get a whole lot. The price starts at $1 and goes up $1 with each purchase. So check it out sooner rather than later. http://podcastbundle.com

Today’s question comes from Brendan, who wants to wants know how to make a podcast stand out from the crowd when there are so many people seemingly doing the same thing.

I share my advice; share yours using #IRpodcasting.

Do you have a question about how to stand out? Record it at http://avclark.com/ask.

Instead of a traditional sponsor this month, I put together the Ultimate Podcast Bundle. Over $1,700 worth of awesome courses, books and discounts on podcasting-related services! Plus a chance to win a complete podcasting gear setup worth $800. It’s your chance to pay a little and get a whole lot. The price starts at $1 and goes up $1 with each purchase. So check it out sooner rather than later. http://podcastbundle.com

Today’s question comes from Pascale, who wants to know how I get “in the zone” when it’s time to record a podcast.  

I share my advice; share yours using #IRpod005.

Do you have a question about routines or podcast prep? Record it at http://irresistiblepodcasting.com/ask.

Instead of a traditional sponsor this month, I put together the Ultimate Podcast Bundle. Over $1,700 worth of awesome courses, books and discounts on podcasting-related services! Plus a chance to win a complete podcasting gear setup worth $800. It’s your chance to pay a little and get a whole lot. The price starts at $1 and goes up $1 with each purchase. So check it out sooner rather than later. http://podcastbundle.com

Today’s question comes from Sam, who wants to start a story-telling podcast, but is looking for help on the best way to prepare and find content.

I share my advice; share yours using #IRpod004.

Do you have a question about a specific kind of podcast and/or the best way to prepare for it? Record it at http://irresistiblepodcasting.com/ask.

Instead of a traditional sponsor this month, I put together the Ultimate Podcast Bundle. Over $1,700 worth of awesome courses, books and discounts on podcasting-related services! Plus a chance to win a complete podcasting gear setup worth $800. It’s your chance to pay a little and get a whole lot. The price starts at $1 and goes up $1 with each purchase. So check it out sooner rather than later. http://podcastbundle.com

Today’s question comes from Andy, who is struggling with content strategy. Specifically, if it’s better to define a very specific niche upfront, or just start podcasting and figure out that stuff later. 

I share my advice; share yours using #IRpod003.

Do you have a question about content strategy and defining your audience? Record it at http://irresistiblepodcasting.com/ask.

Instead of a traditional sponsor this month, I put together the Ultimate Podcast Bundle. Over $1,700 worth of awesome courses, books and discounts on podcasting-related services! Plus a chance to win a complete podcasting gear setup worth $800. It’s your chance to pay a little and get a whole lot. The price starts at $1 and goes up $1 with each purchase. So check it out sooner rather than later. http://podcastbundle.com

Today’s question comes from Lucrecer, who wants to know what I would do differently if I were starting all over with podcasting, but with the knowledge I have now. 

I share my advice; share yours using #IRpod002.

Do you have a question about starting a podcast? Record it at http://irresistiblepodcasting.com/ask.

Instead of a traditional sponsor this month, I put together the Ultimate Podcast Bundle. Over $1,700 worth of awesome courses, books and discounts on podcasting-related services! Plus a chance to win a complete podcasting gear setup worth $800. It’s your chance to pay a little and get a whole lot. The price starts at $1 and goes up $1 with each purchase. So check it out sooner rather than later. http://podcastbundle.com