Podcast Ninja

Scott Ertz is the President at PLuGHiTz Corporation. He's a tech journalist, software engineer, entrepreneur and host of many shows.

During the show, Scott explains how to monetize your podcast through affiliate programs and sponsorships with companies like Monster, Microsoft, and Amazon Associates. You'll learn how partnerships and affiliates actually work and the best way to choose your sponsor. Listen to the end for the biggest contributor to have 10 years of podcasting success.

Listen to PN 8 on iTunes.

Scott's Links:

Plughitzlive.com Subscribe to Scott's Podcast's

@tttmabo

Discussed:

Sleep with Me Podcast & Headphones

Hydroponic Growth Cabinet - Natufia

Proof - Smart watch

Todd Cochrane

Podcastage - Gear Reviews & Tests

Scott's Podcasting Gear:

Behringer C1

Audio-Technica BPHS1

My Podcasting Gear:

Shure SM58-LC Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone

Shure Foam Windscreen

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Time Stamps:

01:25 - Plug HiTz Corp Podcast lineup

06:26 - Coolest tech products of all time

08:56 - Starting a podcast network

10:15 - Monetizing an affiliate sponsorship with Monster products

11:55 - How to start a partnership/ sponsorship

13:15 - Microsoft partnership/ sponsorship

13:39 - How do affiliate sponsorships and affiliates actually work?

15:36 - Accurate stats with Blubrry

16:16 - Hosting through Microsoft and Tech Podcast Network

16:37 - Product reviews

18:54 - Choosing partnerships and sponsorship

22:35 - Amazon Affiliates

24:43 - Covering events in the U.S.

28:26 - Working long hours

29:03 - CES show breakdown

29:45 - Live floor interview mic setup

31:09 - Audio Technica BPHS1

32:42 - Scotts Podcast mic

34:56 - How to have 10 years of podcasting success

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Kerry Lutz is the host of The Financial Survival Network and Viral Podcasting. He has also teamed up with Valerie Geller, a top radio consultant, to write Viral Podcasting.

During the show, you'll learn how to grow your audience and earn an income from your show. Find out how to get more downloads, drive traffic to your website, and create a unique and shareable interview. Listen to the end to learn where the real money lies beyond advertisements, affiliates, and sponsorships.

Listen to PN 7 on iTunes.

Kerry's Links:

Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network

Viral Podcasting

Financialsurvivalnetwork.com

[email protected]

Discussed:

Podcastanswerman.com

Michaelconnelly.com/series

Gellermedia.com

Optinmonster.com

Jasonhartman.com

Viral Podcasting - Kerry Lutz

My Podcasting Gear:

Shure SM58-LC Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone

Shure Foam Windscreen

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Time Stamps:

03:43 - Launching the first show

05:45 - How to break 100 downloads

09:55 - How to get others to share your podcast

13:02 - Creating a unique interview

15:15 - Traffic building tools and content creation

19:39 - When & how to start monetizing

23:53 - Advertisement and sponsorship payout

25:40 - Amazon affiliate links & widgets

26:58 - Creating a plan with your podcast

31:23 - Taking financial investing advice

31:51 - Kerry multiple income streams

36:45 - How to stop losing money

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Dave Jackson is the host of The School of Podcasting and many more that we'll discuss during the show. He has helped hundreds of people launch podcasts and is one of the top podcast consultants in the game.

During the show, Dave will help you choose a media hosting platform while explaining exactly what to look for and most importantly, what to avoid. Find out if you should self-host, own your RSS feed, or use SoundCloud. Listen to the end to figure out how much it will cost for the monthly plan that fits your show best.

Listen to PN 5 on iTunes.

Dave's Links:

The School of Podcasting

+More Podcasts

Discussed:

Podbean.com .03 per meg (300 megs per month)

Libsyn.com .05 per meg (400 megs per month)

Blubrry.com .08 per meg (250 Megs per month)

Soundcloud.com .0021 per meg (that's almost free)

Spreaker.com

Podomatic.com

* Podcastmediahosting.com - More in-depth info and comparison

> Top Podcast Directories and Apps

My Podcasting Gear:

Shure SM58-LC Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone

Shure Foam Windscreen

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

AT2005USB - Used to record intro/outro

Time Stamps:

01:36 – How Dave got into podcasting

05:44 – What is a media hosting platform?

07:09 – Should self-host/ use your web host?

10:33 – Important Criteria when choosing a media host

12:06 – Media host options

12:23 - Podbean

13:45 – Spreaker

15:04 – Blubrry vs Libsyn plugins

15:50 – Blubrry unique feature

16:06 – Libsyn unique features

17:39 – In-depth stats

18:32 – Should you own your RSS feed?

24:55 – Is Sound cloud still a good option?

27:54 – Price plans, storage space, and file size

31:10 – Price plan breakdown

32:06 – Player interface comparison

33:30 – Media Hosting summary wrap-up

34:13 - Final test when choosing a host

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Suzanne Nguyen aka "String Story" is the international correspondent for That Startup Show and the host of The String Report. She's a curious geek who loves to explore tech, social, and innovation.

During the show, String will share how to get high-quality guests on your show and improve your interviews skills. You'll find out how to build a massive rapport with guests and interview influencers in an entertaining and impactful way. Listen to the end to learn about her research and preparation process.

Listen to PN 5 on iTunes.

String's Links:

That Startup Show

The String Report

Stringstory.co

Discussed:

Strings Tweet to Gary Vee

DailyVee 264: String & Gary

Watch the Gary Vee interview

> Join The Podcast Ninja Dojo

String's Podcasting Gear:

Rode Smartlav

Rode Reporter Interview Microphone

Rode i-XLR digital XLR interface for Apple iOS devices

My Podcasting Gear:

Shure SM58-LC Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone

Shure Foam Windscreen

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Time Stamps:

01:54 - How String got into the podcasting space

08:24 - Reaching out to big name tech leaders

11:45 - Preparing for the interview

12:17 - The Hugh Forrest interview

14:17 - Answering controversial questions

16:42 - Great interview podcasting equipment

18:04 - The icebreaker process

21:47 - Are you struggling to get high-quality guests?

25:07 - Doing research on guests

26:47 - More interview skill tips

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Elsie Escobar is the host of Elsie's Yoga Class, co host of The Feed and She Podcasts. She's a voice actor and Social Media Community Manager over at Libsyn.

During the show, Elsie will reveal a simple but effective podcast strategy and development plan that will help make the pre launch process less stressful. You'll learn the first step to launching your podcast and how to find your voice in the podcast space. Listen to the end to avoid the main reason why most people don't ever launch their podcast.

Listen to PN 4 on iTunes.

Elsie's Links:

Elsie's Yoga Class

The Feed

She Podcasts

Elsieescobar.com

Elsie's Podcasting Gear:

Zoom H2n

My Podcasting Gear:Shure SM58-LC Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone

Shure Foam Windscreen

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Discussed:

Podcast Movement

Time Stamps:

01:10 - How Elsie got into podcasting

04:03 - Getting 4 million downloads with Elsie's Yoga Class

08:10 - The Official Libsyn Podcast

10:06 - Women Podcasts

14:01 - The first step to launching a podcast

18:26 - Titles and logos

22:10 - Having a future vision

24:28 - Defining your perfect listener

29:09 - Do you keep pushing back you launch date?

31:39 - Finding your voice in the podcast space

35:09 - Why most people don't launch

36:07 - Elise podcasting equipment

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Bandrew Scott is the host of The Bandrew Says Podcast, founder of Geeksrising.com and runs the successful YouTube channel Podcastage.

During the show, Bandrew will give you a ton great ways to improve podcast audio quality. Learn how to develop your solo podcast personality and stand out from the rest of other podcasters. Listen to the end to find out what you need to know before the next time you hit record.

Bandrew's Links:

Youtube.com/podcastage

Youtube.com/geeksrising

@bandrewsays

Bandrew's Podcasting Gear:

Shure SM7B

Cloud Microphones CL-1 Cloudlifter

DBX 286s Microphone Pre-amp Processor

Behringer Q1202USB 12-Channel Mixer or Zoom U-44 Channel Audio Interface

Apple Logic Pro X

AT2005USB

Pop Filter

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Discussed:

DO PORTABLE ISOLATION BOOTHS / REFLECTION FILTERS WORK? – Booth Junkie

Which pop filter should you use? – Booth Junkie

Time Stamps:

02:56 – What does Bandrew Scott do for work?

03:13 – Being marching band kid and becoming a musician

07:55 – How Bandrew got into podcasting

09:55 – Bandrew's first podcast ever

15:52 – Perks of a Solo podcast

18:50 – Having high energy before hitting record

21:03 – Preparing for the show

24:34 – Editing your audio

27:31 – Bandrew's podcasting gear & mic collection

34:40 – Improve podcast audio quality

36:18 – Can software fix bad audio?

37:03 – Where should you record?

39:37 – Eliminating pops

47:17 – What is Geeks Rising?

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Rob Walch is the host of Today in iOS, The Feed: Libsyn and Podcast 411. He is the VP of Podcasters Relations at Libsyn and the author of the book "Tricks of the Podcasting Masters.

During the show, you'll learn how to improve iTunes Search Optimation, SEO, and how to drive traffic to your podcast. Find out ways to properly use ID3 tags and the truth about RSS feeds. Listen to the end for Rob's biggest SEO ninja trick.

Rob Walch's Links:

Podcast411.com

Today in iOS Podcast

The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast

[email protected]

Discussed:

Podcast 101: Creating and Hosting an Audio Podcast

094 It's iTunes Podcasts, Banners and Sponsorship

The Art of SEO - Mastering Search Engine Optimization

Rob Walch's Podcasting Gear:

Blue Yeti Pro

My Podcast Gear:

AT2005USB

Pop Filter

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Time Stamps:

00:18 - Living in New York

01:24 - Why Rob Walch started podcasting

02:50 - How to start a podcast

04:12 - Libsyn, Blubrry, and Podbean

05:57 - ID3 tagging your audio

07:23 - Optimizing RSS feeds

08:10 - Duplicating content

09:43 - iTunes Search Optimization

13:06 - Marketing outside of iTunes

15:14 - Personalized podcast app

17:28 - Transcribing your podcast

19:35 - Driving traffic to your podcast

21:26 - Biggest SEO tip

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Johnny FD is the host of Travel Like a Boss and Invest Like a Boss podcasts. He is an entrepreneur and travel blogger who is currently traveling the world looking for ways to invest his passive income.

During the show, you'll learn how to build a successful travel podcast and ways you can monetize your show. Find out how Johnny chooses and interview guests including why most travel bloggers and podcasters fail. Listen to the end for his Ninja tricks for those looking to start a podcast.

Links:

Travellikeabosspodcast.com

Investlikeaboss.com

JohnnyFD.com

Discussed:

How to Start Your Podcast: Blue Yeti vs. ATR-2100 vs. Samson Go Mic

Earnestaffiliate.com

Johnny's Podcast Gear:

ATR2100

Pop Filter

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

My Podcast Gear:

AT2005USB

Pop Filter

Times Stamps:

02:40 - Why Johnny started traveling

06:38 - Starting a travel blog

07:55 - Johnny's first podcast episode

10:37 - Podcast microphones and equipment

12:54 - Launching a new podcast

16:06 - Networking and finding guests

18:06 - Preparing for interviews

21:54 - Why most travel bloggers and podcasters fail

24:39 - Why Podcast Ninja?

29:50 - Sponsorships, advertisements, monetizing

38:57 - Ninja tricks to starting a podcast

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