 Today I'm chatting with returning guest, knitwear designer and contributor to The Knitter's Planner Meghan Jones. She shares insights and a peek behind the curtain into her designing process, and how she makes it all happen with four kids, and a pattern design business. Meghan also shares her love for the swatching process and views it like doing scales on the piano - "a dozen a day, will get you to love the swatching process because it will make you a more confident knitter." ========

I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. 
 
Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. 

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

101 On a mission to educate and make knitting tutorials more accessible with knitwear designer Meghan Jones

Looking for an easy and intuitive approach to start, launch and scale a podcast, created especially with life coaches in mind? Kara Gott Warner, host and former executive magazine editor, turned life coach with a business mindset "edginess," shows you how to stop wasting time going down rabbit holes in search of the perfect process. Based on Kara's 9+ years of experience as a podcaster, teacher and podcast thought leader, she knows it's NOT about the equipment, the tools, tactics or editing. It's about creating your voice, and unfurling your beautiful peacock feathers while staying true to your unique vision. Through Kara's words of podcasting wisdom, you'll be inspired to speak your message with passion and purpose to conjure up your own special alchemy through the art of the spoken word.

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This episode is my little love note to you ... to say THANK YOU for listening for all these years. The time has come to stop creating this podcast. It is complete.  

Death is rebirth. It opens space for new to come in.  It is the beginning of more beautiful things coming. 

As we say in knitting, it's time to "binding off" and end the scarf,  and welcome in the possibility to "cast on" something new.

This episode is also an invitation to hang out here, and dive into the back catalog of episodes because you have a wealth of information, and to also stay in the loop with me on www.karagottwarner.com because I have some goodies cooking over there or you.

And I'll leave you with my favorite poem:

He who binds to himself a joy
does the winged life destroy;
But he who kisses the joy as it flies
Lives in eternity's sunrise.

- William Blake

Cheers to you and your podcasting success, my friend! 

Endings Make Space for New Beginnings

In this wild, wild west of podcasting, there's a common belief that perfection and polish are necessary for success. However, what if the key to longevity and authentic connections lies in embracing our imperfections and taking messy action? 

In this "AirPods Episode," we're shaking things up with messy massive action and why I think taking imperfect action creates security and longevity for your podcast, and it leads to increased enjoyment and freedom every time you get behind the mic.

What you'll learn in this episode: Why your listeners really want to see are the rough around the edgesHow authenticity creates deeper trust and connection Taking messy action creates podcast securityGetting out of your own way means you care more about your message than the fear of not looking good enoughMentioned in this episode: The Daily Boost By taking messy action and allowing imperfection on purpose, can foster more joy, which creates freedom in how you podcast, because you're doing it on YOUR terms. This doesn't mean that every episode needs to be sloppy, or messy, but rather it's about embracing how many moments in life are not black and white, and by taking messy massive action, you can use this as a tool that makes you feel like you can walk through a few puddles instead of slushing through the mud of sticking to a strict schedule that doesn't fit your life. ========

I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. 
 
Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. 

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

229 Breaking the Perfection Barrier: The Benefits of Messy Massive Action in Podcasting

Think of your podcast like the center of a wheel, and everything else you create as the spokes of that wheel. In this episode, you'll learn how to take one topic and turn that into 8 pieces of content.  This is a peek inside my own process, and I'm sharing it with you so you can focus on your LOVE of creating through the spoken word!

Then ... the rest is all icing! So seriously, if you have a VA or someone who helps you, this is the perfect process. Or, if you are a one-woman show, this is easy peazy for you to do as well! Then, you can show up and have fun and allow spontaneity unfold!  Episode highlights:I share the flow of how I start the process with the episode topicHow this blossoms into everything elseThe secret to easy content creation - in a word: REPURPOSINGThe 8 different ways to share out your episode contentHow preparing in this way allows for FUN and spontaneity! ========

I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. 
 
Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. 

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

228 The Magic of Repurposing: ONE Idea OODLES of Ways

Get ready for 6 game-changing tips to help you stay consistent and build an engaged audience for your podcast. When you tune in, you'll learn why it's important to keep a regular schedule, and how creating a content calendar actually keeps the FUN in podcasting. If you're a life coach looking to launch or improve your podcast, you won't want to miss these juicy tips. So, let's dive in and start growing your audience.

What you'll learn: Why it's important to develop a consistent schedule Why creating a content calendar creates ease and freedomTips for making recording multiple episodes easyHow to use automation tools to free up your timeHow to stay motivated to streamline your podcasting workflowTimestamps: 
(0:00:00) The importance of developing a regular schedule for releasing podcast episodes, helping to build a loyal audience that anticipates your content.
(0:01:20) Creating a content calendar to plan episodes in advance, eliminating last-minute panic and ensuring a consistent release schedule.
(0:03:10) Recording several episodes ahead of time to stay on top of the schedule and have enough content even in case of unexpected events.
(0:10:18) Delegating tasks to team members, such as a virtual assistant, to streamline the workflow and ensure consistency.
(0:11:30) Utilizing automation tools, like Zapier and social media management platforms, to save time and maintain a regular release schedule.
(0:13:50) Staying motivated by reminding yourself of your goals and celebrating small successes to keep moving forward in the podcasting journey.
(0:15:25) The benefits of training team members to delegate tasks, investing back into the business, and saving time in the long run.
(0:16:40) Relying on automation tools, such as scheduling podcast episodes through a hosting platform, to ensure a regular release schedule.
(0:18:35) Staying motivated by regularly revisiting and rewriting goals, as well as celebrating small successes.
(0:20:50) The importance of finding the right podcast production service for established podcasters to amplify their words and get back to coaching and serving clients. ========

I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. 
 
Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. 

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

227 Podcast Consistency: 6 Tips to Stay on Schedule and Build an Engaged Audience

In this podcast episode, I share 20 strategies for growing your podcast through collaboration and community. I explored various ways to collaborate with other podcasters, such as guesting, co-hosting, hosting live events or panels, and joint advertising. 

I also discussed the benefits of creating a collaborative series of episodes, organizing contests and giveaways, and forming community collaborations to support each other's shows. I also share some unexpected and innovative strategies like podcast retreats and mash-up episodes. 

Remember, collaboration and community are essential for growing your podcast, so grab a pen and an open mind, and let's explore these exciting ideas together!

What you'll learn: Collaborate with other podcasters through guesting, co-hosting, episode swapping, and joint advertising to expand your audience and share ideasCreate a collaborative series of episodes, focusing on a specific topic or theme, and organize joint contests and giveaways to engage listenersExplore innovative strategies like podcast retreats, mash-up episodes, and live recording events to foster community and support fellow podcastersUtilize social media, newsletters, and cross-promotion to increase engagement and adopt a "rising tide lifts all boats" mentality for ongoing collaborations0:00:00 - Grow Your Podcast (10 Minutes)
0:10:22 - Collaboration and Cross Promotion for Podcasts (6 Minutes)
0:16:11 - Collaborative Podcasting (15 Minutes)
0:30:58 - Collaboration and Community for Podcast Growth (1 Minute)
10:22 - Creating a collaborative series of episodes with other podcasters
16:11 - Mash-up episodes and podcast tours ========

I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. 
 
Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. 

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

101 On a mission to educate and make knitting tutorials more accessible with knitwear designer Meghan Jones

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