Podcast Coaching with Christine

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  • 53. Recording Live-To-Tape (Cut Production Time & Costs)

    Make your podcast production easier by recording live-to-tape. In this episode, you'll learn from podcast host and District Bliss founder Sara Alepin on why live-to-tape cuts down on production time, saves you money and connects you even more with your listeners. Learn how to spend less time in production even if interruptions happen. Did you enjoy this episode? Hear Sara speak more on recording live-to-tape at Podcast Movement 2021 on August 6th.

    Watch Christine's Good Day LA Live Shot: https://youtu.be/B-T_BhqrVqA

    Connect with Christine:

    Website: www.christine-odonnell.com 

    Instagram: @TheChristineOD

    Connect with Sara: 

    Website: https://districtbliss.com/

    Instagram: @Sarawithoutanh

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    31 min
  • 52. Networking to Grow Your Show at Podcast Movement 2021

    Want to level up your networking skills at Podcast Movement 2021?  Master connector Sara Alepin provides insider tips so you get the most value out of all your networking opportunities. Sara is such a pro connector, she turned it into a business when she found the District Bliss community. In this episode, learn how to pick the right workshops for you, connect with your favorite speakers, and more on this weeks coaching episode.

    What We Learn: 0:52 Introduction to the BIGGEST podcast conference in the world 2:00 Meet master connector and District Bliss Founder, Sara Alepin 6:24 Safety precautions you can expect at Podcast Movement 2021 12:20 Get the most value from Podcast Movement and ANY conference with these tips 16:17 DO this NOT that: a guide to choosing the right workshops for you 19:42 Networking tips to stay connected 23:27 How to get organic growth for your show 27:10 Meeting vs. Connecting: how to break through the noise to standout and connect with your favorite speakers 35:45 Sara's speaking at Podcast Movement 2021: a sneak peak on recording live to tap to cut down production time, save a TON of money, and show up authentically 52:26 All about tangents and a SPOILER ALERT from The Wedding Dish Podcast on Christine's engagement story 55:30 How to approach Sara and other speakers if you're attending Podcast Movement in person Resources and Links Mentioned: District Bliss - https://districtbliss.com/ The Wedding Dish Podcast - @theweddingdishpodcast The Laughing with Gingers podcast - @laughingwithgingers Connect with Christine: Podcasting is hard enough—get support. Whether you're looking for a community of podcasters to vent to or need a helping hand to guide you along your podcast journey, Podcasting Coaching with Christine is here for you. As an Emmy nominated Journalist and Podcast Coach, her mission is to help people make an impact with their voice. Go to https://christine-odonnell.com/ for more podcasting resources. Website: https://christine-odonnell.com/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechristineod/ Bright Sighted Pros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightsightedpros/

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    38 min
  • 51. Becoming a Confident, Compelling Speaker with Keynote Erik Swanson

    Is public speaking one of your biggest fears? Don't sweat it. In this episode, you'll learn public speaking techniques from award winning Keynote Speaker and National Best-Selling Author Erik “Mr. Awesome” Swanson. Swanson shares how to gain confidence on the stage, script writing secrets, and public speaking tips to prevent the jitters, so you too can be AWESOME at public speaking.

    What We Learn: 4:33 How Swanson got the name "Mr. Awesome" 6:50 Perform for yourself instead of others: embrace your authentic self 14:47 Business during the pandemic 17:34 Public speaking is constant self improvement 19:00 Christine's most embarrassing on camera speaking moment 24:46 Powerful speaking tips that will save your speech 37:17 Bullet points vs. sentences: which script is the one for you? 38:30 The SECRET to bullet points 42:26 Discussing Amanda Gorman's eloquent delivery of her poem 'The Hill We Climb' at President Joe Biden's inauguration 45:09 Choosing confidence over fear: how to shift your mindset to be the speaker you want to be 54:30 Swanson talks about his speaking fee and setting your own rate 59:40 A story on the power of coaching, experts, and community—sometimes we just need people in our corner Resources and Links Mentioned: Connect with Erik "Mr. Awesome" Swanson on Instagram - https://instagram.com/habitudewarrior?utm_medium=copy_link Global Speakers Mastermind - decidetobeawesome.com Check your speech with Ummo - https://ummoapp.herokuapp.com/ Connect with Christine: Podcasting is hard enough—get support. Whether you're looking for a community of podcasters to vent to or need a helping hand to guide you along your podcast journey, Podcasting Coaching with Christine is here for you. As an Emmy nominated Journalist and Podcast Coach, her mission is to help people make an impact with their voice. Go to https://christine-odonnell.com/ for more podcasting resources. Website: https://christine-odonnell.com/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechristineod/ Bright Sighted Pros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightsightedpros/

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    1 hr 16 min
  • 50. Seasons vs. an on-going show—which one should you choose?

    Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out your marketing strategy? In this episode of Podcast Coaching with Christine, marketing expert and CEO of Sprout creative Kristina Kury shares how to get started creating your own marketing strategy. She breaks down four key marketing funnels, provides helpful tips for repurposing content, and shares the importance of identifying your USP. Kury is also a co-host of the Laughing with Gingers Podcast, a show with two feisty redhead sharing crazy stories, playing games, and have a lot of LOUD laughs.

    What We Learn: 5:00 What it's like giving birth during a pandemic 6:50 Where and how to begin your marketing strategy 10:03 Podcasting & social media 12:24 Seasons vs. an on-going show—which one should you choose? 15:40 Repurposing content is KEY in marketing 18:46 What to can do during your shows downtime 20:05 Kristina breaks down 4 major marketing funnels 24:00 Worried your show is too small for a marketing strategy? 24:40 Find the USP people will pay for 40:10 An inside look into the systems the Laughing with Gingers podcast use 46:30 Make audiograms and keep it simple 49:43 How many places should your podcast be online?Resources and Links Mentioned: Find Kristina on Instagram - @kristinakury

    The Laughing with Gingers podcast - @laughingwithgingers

    Connect with Christine: Podcasting is hard enough—get support. Whether you're looking for a community of podcasters to vent to or need a helping hand to guide you along your podcast journey, Podcasting Coaching with Christine is here for you. As an Emmy nominated Journalist and Podcast Coach, her mission is to help people make an impact with their voice. Go to https://christine-odonnell.com/ for more podcasting resources. Website: https://christine-odonnell.com/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechristineod/ Bright Sighted Pros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightsightedpros/

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    53 min
  • 49. Podcast Scheduling Tips: 5 Ways to Plan for the Unexpected

    Consistency is key to growing your podcast. In this episode, Podcast Coach Christine O'Donnell shares 5 tips to keeping a consistent publishing schedule in spite of unexpected life events or news events that may take your show off course. She shares how she stays consistent with her show, what her clients do and how you can too. 

    Connect with Christine: 

    Email: [email protected]

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/thechristineod

    website: www.christine-odonnell.com

     

     

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    24 min
  • 48. Becoming a Dangerous Podcaster with Pat Mitchell

    Are you "embracing risk to change the world?" Many podcasters are. Becoming A Dangerous Woman Author Pat Mitchell joins Christine for this week's episode of Podcast Coaching. Mitchell is the Editorial Director of TEDWomen and the chair of the Sundance Institute Board. In this week's episode we talk about her experience with power in the media. The importance of understanding your finances and pushing the boundaries of societal normals and expectations to achieve our full potential. 

     

     

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    45 min
  • 47. Trauma & Triggers: is podcasting helping people cope?

    Collier Landry is a Los Angeles based cinematographer, filmmaker and Keynote speaker. He’s most well-known for testifying against his father Dr. Boyle for the murder of his mother when he was just eleven years old. In this episode, Collier and host Christine O’Donnell talk about his film: A Murder in Mansfield, why people smile when they're coping with trauma and how podcasting can help people use their voice to help them in their healing journey.

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    55 min
  • 46. SEO for Podcasters (2X your downloads)

    Join Christine O’Donnell with Krista Walsh as they chat about making a few minor tweaks on titles and descriptions to double the number of downloads using Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Krista is a copywriter and SEO expert, and she sheds some light on how to effectively use SEO for podcasts to rank up in search results and get more audience reach. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

    • Keyword research to rank up in Google
    • Getting to the top search results using SEO
    • SEO strategies for various platforms
    • Where to start in keyword research
    • Rule of thumb in using a specific keyword
    • Proven and tested SEO tricks for effective rank up
    • And so much more!

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    About Krista Walsh:

    When Krista Walsh taught English in Madrid, she discovered (probably over a glass of fantastic and remarkably inexpensive wine) how she could put her writing to work for people she believed in. As a copywriter, Krista gets to transform others’ brilliant ideas into a narrative that connects in a real way with their audience.

    Krista has written for businesses ranging from e-commerce fashion companies to freelance graphic designers to life coaches—any project born from a deep-seated passion or creative impulse.

    When she is not writing, she volunteers to walk the big ole’ dogs at the Dog Cafe LA,  run a book club & creative writing group, and read cozy mysteries.

    Though Krista is currently based in Los Angeles, California, her clients are from all over the world.

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    You can find Krista Walsh on . . .

    Website: https://kristawalshcopywriter.com/

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    Connect with Christine!

    Website: http://www.christine-odonnell.com/

    Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechristineod/

    Bright Sighted Pros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightsightedpros/

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    46 min
  • 45. Trademark Squatters, Contractors, LLCs and more Podcasting Legal Stuff

    Christian Williams is the founder and managing attorney of Bevel Law. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. In this episode we talk about "Trademark Squatters," the difference between LLC and C Corps and whether you need one or not. We also talk about whether or not you need to file for a Trademark for your podcast brand and business. 

    Contact Christian bevellaw.com

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    1 hr 15 min
  • 44. How to Become a TEDx Speaker (Podcasting for a Cause)

    Arzo Yusuf is the host of the Sexy Boss Babe podcast about female-centric topics. She uses her podcast to build a community of strong women going after what they want in life. Sexy Boss Babe is also a beauty brand with the social impact mission of helping foster youth & sex trafficking survivors.   In this episode, we talk about Foster Care Awareness Month, How to podcast for a cause and what it takes to become a TEDx Speaker. 

     

     

     

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    48 min

About Podcast Coaching with Christine

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Grow your podcast with insights from talented podcasters, entrepreneurs, and industry insiders. Emmy-Nominated TV Journalist & Podcast Coach Christine O'Donnell uses the lessons she's learned after more than a decade in the news business and a few years in marketing to focus specifically on helping independent podcasters grow their shows. This goal of this podcast is to be a resource for growth, inspiration and community.