In this episode we dive into a number of questions that I get asked regularly about launching your podcast. We're looking at five questions today that I get asked on a regular basis. There are lots more but let's focus on these 5.

{0:38} How many episodes should I launch with?

{1:36} How long should my podcast episodes be?

{3:17} What's the best time and day to release podcast episodes?

{4:49} How do I get in the Top 200 chart for my category?

{6:24} Is it ok to take a break from my podcast?

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I've had a lot of questions in the last week about the best way to start your podcast, and mainly about how you can use your podcast as a way to amplify your voice, amplify the voice of others, and also to build your business.

In this episode I’m talking through three ways for you to start a podcast that will help you grow your business, be a valuable asset, have more impact in the lives of your listeners as well as amplifying the voices of others who may not have the platform that you have. 

Here are the episode highlights:

{0:45} Three ways to set up a fantastic podcast

{1:25} Preparation or getting clear on your strategy

{3:00} How are you going to use your platform?

{4:39} The importance of creating the right content

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The episode I was going to release this week didn’t feel right to me so I’ve recorded this new short episode to speak to the situation we’re seeing in the world right now.

The biggest reason I help people to start podcasts is so they can have more impact and have a voice.

We all have seen the horrific act of violence resulting in the murder of George Floyd when a police officer kneeled on his neck for almost 9 minutes. 3 of which when Mr. Floyd lay there unresponsive.

Sadly this is nothing new.

There are many others who have been killed through police brutality.

So in today’s short episode I want to share resources with you and also give you my thoughts on our responsibilities as podcasters even if you’ve not started yours yet.

Here are the episode highlights:

{1:37} The responsibility of being a podcaster

{2:27} Be careful about choosing the right guests for your podcast

{4:34} Podcast  and other resources

{7:37} My way to be anti-racist 

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This is one of the biggest reasons that people delay in actually getting their podcast started. It holds them up because they get stuck.

Your podcast title is important and it needs to do a few things for you in just a few seconds glance from a listener.

In this episode I’m taking you through some top tips to choose the very best title for your podcast.

Here are the episode highlights:

{1:46} Tips #1: title has to be clear, simple and easy to remember

{3:19} Tips #2: be careful using numbers in your title

{4:33} Tips #3: tagline needs to be less than 6 words

{5:56} Tips #4: do market research, ask for feedback, test different titles

{7:42} Tips #5: make sure domains are available 

{8:17} Tips #6: be careful with keywords

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We all know that video is king and it’s also another way to grow your podcast audience too. BUT, don’t fall into the trap of just putting your entire episode up on youtube with no video and a blank background. I mean, how engaging is that really?

In this episode we’re talking about ways to use Youtube effectively to grow your audience.

Here are the episode highlights:

{1:27} Using video not just audio with Youtube

{2:28} Ensure the video is at least 5 minutes long

{2:39} How to structure a Youtube video for your podcast

{3:59} Using keywords in your Youtube video

{4:41} Using thumbnail images

{5:17} Promoting your Youtube video to grow your podcast 

{5:55} Remember to focus at first on getting your podcast started and get comfortable with production before moving on to Youtube

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I had a lot of fun running competitions for both of my podcast launches. They definitely had a part to play in my podcast ranking top on Apple Podcasts too! 

In this episode I’m talking you through how you can run your own competition for your launch and at any time during your podcast for that matter!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:09} Why run a competition in your podcast

{2:05} Find giveaways

{3:55} Define a way to enter to the competition

{5:16} Share the winners on Social Media 

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There are so many ways to increase your podcast downloads and in this episode we’re talking about 8 of them. 

Now friends, I don’t want you to just listen to this episode and nod along. 

My challenge to you is to pick out 2 or 3 of your favourites and when you’ve finished listening, go action them! 

Promise you will? Ok, you can listen to the episode now!

Here are the highlights for this episode:

{1:18} 1st strategy: leveraging your guests audience

{2:54} 2nd strategy: be creative on your social media

{4:08} 3rd strategy: using Pinterest

{5:40} 4th strategy: have a SEO strategy

{6:57} 5th strategy: guesting on other people’s podcast

{8:13} 6th strategy: invest in your business

{9:22} 7th strategy: guest blogging

{10:12} 8th strategy: PR for your podcast

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In this episode we’re looking at your podcast host and why I don’t think you should use Anchor.FM as your host. 

We get a little controversial but it’s all to help you!

The truth is that Anchor.FM is free and it’s very easy for a new podcaster to think that’s a good thing but in this short episode we’ll explore that in more detail as well as the other reasons to choose a paid podcast host. 

This episode is for you if you already have a podcast but it’s equally for those who haven't started their podcast yet and will help you to get going on the right foot.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{00:49} Anchor FM as podcast host

{1:33} Reasons why I don`t recommend anchor FM

{4:03} Libsyn as podcast host

{5:53} Reasons why I recommend Libsyn

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In this this episode, the first in season two, we’re talking all about the mistakes I see some podcasters make when they’re promoting their new episodes online.

We’re in the middle of a global pandemic and right now more and more people are listening to podcasts. They’re thriving actually!

This episode is for you if you already have a podcast but it’s equally for those who haven't started their podcast yet and will help you to get going on the right foot.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:26} Mistake Number One - Forgetting why they’re showing up

{2:40} Stopping the scroll

{3:32} Mistake Number Two - Getting hung up on download numbers

{4:15} Industry standard number of downloads and average download numbers

{6:19} Mistake Number Three - Not being strategic with your podcast content

{7:21} Being intentional with your podcast content

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In this episode we're looking at launching and the things to have in place for a successful and fun podcast launch!

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