We're at a turning point in podcasting. I can see it in the eyes of the vendors and attendees. Here's what I learned at Day 1 of Podcast Movement 2019.

It'll be weird to attend and not speak at this podcasting conference. But I'm doing it for you! (And me!)

It's a rite of passage for podcasters to attend a big podcasting event. Whether you're a speaker at the event or just an attendee, it's a perfect opportunity for you to help make all of podcasting better. Here are two ways to make the most of your time.

Changing podcasting for the better starts at home. What can you do specifically to help other local people where you live not just understand podcasting, but actually make podcasting better? Here are some ideas:

No, you can't make every single podcast better (but wouldn't that be cool?) What you can do is make sure that your friends, your co-workers, and the people you connect with every single day are all listening to great podcasts.

If we're going to make podcasting better, we need to take our message to the masses. Because you’re a working podcaster, you’re the perfect person to do so! Just watch out for these pitfalls when you do.

To make a better podcast, you need to be a better podcaster, right? Listening to this show (and doing the work) will help, but… how long is that going to take? And is the advice of long-time podcasters always a good thing?

As the podcast producer, you get to decide how long your episodes should be. But if you’re aiming to make a better podcast, you should consider what your show’s potential listeners expectations, which are already set for everything else they do in a day.

Like anything, making a better podcast takes time. Sure, spending more time on the craft of podcasting is probably a good idea. But how much time should you budget for your podcasting efforts, especially if you're short on budget?

If you don't look far enough ahead, podcaster, you may miss big trends or changes coming to the industry. Of course, if you look too far ahead, you might miss obstacles directly in front of you and stumble. The trick is striking a balance.