Podcasting for Coaches™

"The key thing that will see you through to the end, is that you just take one step at a time."

Some of my most frequently asked questions, and my clients' highest points of frustration, have to do with various forms of podcast technology.

Whether it's learning out to use the equipment or editing programs, setting up an RSS feed, figuring out which program to use for recording interviews, how to get your show listed on the various podcast platforms, how to get a player in the shows … there's a lot of things that come along with starting a podcast that can be very confusing and overwhelming.

In this episode, I provide some of my best resources for how to overcome the overwhelm so you don't get stuck in the launch phase.

To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.

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If you're ready to finally start your podcast, visit my website to learn more about my one-on-one launch consultation packages or my self-guided online course.

Brandon Hull is the co-founder of HelloCast, a podcast planning and workflow solution that helps podcasters fall back in love with producing their podcast. He's also the host and producer of Freelance to Founder, a podcast featuring one-time freelancers who have scaled their businesses to be much bigger than themselves.

In this episode, Brandon talks about his 14-year journey with podcasting, the personal frustrations that led him to co-create HelloCast, how HelloCast helps podcasters fall back on love with podcasting by helping them stay organized, the upcoming features to the platform that he hadn't planned on revealing this soon, why he says HelloCast isn't for everyone, who HelloCast is for, and more!

To learn more about HelloCast, visit the show notes.

Want to connect with me further? Follow me on Instagram and reach out!

If you're ready to finally start your podcast, visit my website to learn more about my one-on-one launch consultation packages or my self-guided online course.

"Don't just assume that everyone who follows you knows what a podcast is."

Every Spring Edison Research releases an annual report called The Infinite Dial and it contains data on a variety of media/content platforms; including podcasting.

In this episode, I'm highlighting some of the most relevant/interesting data in their 2019 report. Some of the topics include how many people are listening to podcasts on a weekly basis, how much of each episode they listen to on average, what devices they're listening on, how they typically find new podcasts, how likely they are to consider a brand that advertises on a podcast, and the main objections for why people who're familiar with podcasts don't listen to them.

This is a very numbers driven episode and I realize that might not be your cup of tea, but it should be. To learn even more information about podcast listeners such as the percentage who identify as male or female, a breakdown of the age ranges of listeners, click this link to access the full show notes where you can find links to both reports mentioned in this episode.

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If you're ready to finally start your podcast, visit my website to learn more about my one-on-one launch consultation packages or my self-guided online course.

Amanda Kingsmith is a RYT-200 yoga teacher and yoga business consultant based out of western Canada, although she spends much of her time traveling the world with her partner, Ryan. Amanda came to yoga from a marketing & business background, and has a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in marketing from the University of Calgary.

Amanda combined her love of business with her love of yoga by starting M.B.Om, a podcast and online business focusing on the business side of yoga. She works with yoga teachers to help them create careers they love that are both sustainable long-term and financially abundant!

She is also the co-host of a popular travel podcast and blog called The World Wanderers, and works as an advisor for a growing apprenticeship program called Praxis. When she's not teaching or practicing yoga, you can find Amanda exploring all corners of the world, hiking, reading, writing, or enjoying a cup of tea!

In this episode, Amanda discusses how her podcast was borne out of her struggles finding paying jobs as a budding yoga teacher, why she experienced fear around starting her podcast even though she was already an experienced podcaster at the time, how the podcast led to the creation of her business, why she's okay with knowing her podcast isn't for everyone, the main things that contribute to her audience growth in a very niche market, the lessons she learned from her first podcast that she carried into the launch of M.B.Om, and more!

To learn more about Amanda, visit the show notes.

Want to connect with me further? Follow me on Instagram and reach out!

If you're ready to finally start your podcast, visit my website to learn more about my one-on-one launch consultation packages or my self-guided online course.

"It's almost a guarantee that you'll lose subscribers in your off season."

Podcasting can be a lot of work. Maybe the idea of producing an episode every single week all year long is overwhelming to you. I totally get it! Summer's coming ... the kids are out of school, the weather's finally warmer, there are trips to be taken, and fun to be had. Again, I get it! (Well, maybe not the kid part, but the travel and having fun part at least.)

Maybe your signature course or group coaching program is only open once or twice a year and you need to focus all your efforts on that and don't have time for a podcast during those weeks or months. Yeah, I get that too.

Formatting your podcast to be released in seasons instead of having an ongoing weekly show, can be a huge blessing in these situations. BUT, it doesn't come without a price.

In this episode, I explain the benefits and drawbacks to having seasons for your podcast and provide some tips for helping to minimize the loss of subscribers between seasons.

To learn more about the resources mentioned, visit the show notes.

Want to connect with me further? Follow me on Instagram and reach out!

If you're ready to finally start your podcast, visit my website to learn more about my one-on-one launch consultation packages or my self-guided online course.

Veronica Valli has been joyously sober since May 2nd, 2000. Originally from the UK, she is a Psychotherapist, Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner, Recovery Coach and Author of the books, Why You Drink and How to Stop: A Journey to Freedom and Get Sober, Get Free: Your Practical Guide. She is also co-host of the Soberful podcast.

Veronica passionately believes that anyone can recover from an alcohol problem if they are given the right tools and support. She has personally helped thousands of women transform their lives. Veronica believes that alcohol is only a symptom of the problem and that to recover, thrive and become the women we are truly meant to be, we need to embrace a process of change.

In this episode, Veronica discusses why her podcast is one of her favorite things she does for her business, her advice for having a co-host on your podcast, how the show has evolved over time, how she and her co-host plan their content, the advice she has for anyone wanting to start a podcast for their business, and more!

To learn more about Veronica, visit the show notes.

Want to connect with me further? Follow me on Instagram and reach out!

If you're ready to finally start your podcast, visit my website to learn more about my one-on-one launch consultation packages or my self-guided online course.

In honor of my birthday next week, I decided to do an AMA (Ask Me Anything) style episode this week. I collected questions submitted via email, Facebook, and Instagram.

In this episode, I answer the following questions:

- What made you originally pick podcasting?

- What's the best way to get started monetizing your podcast?

- Business wise, how are you getting clients?

- What ghost hunting experiences have made a serious impact on your life?

- How do you deal with potential guests/cold emails/calls who are obviously just looking to promote themselves, have no idea what your podcast is about, have no value to add to your audience, etc.?

- Why did you change your [podcast] music?

- What are your travel plans for 2019?

I also provide an update on my call with one of the founders of SquadCast, ask for your help supporting the She Podcasts' Live Event (basically a podcasting conference specifically for women that's running a kickstart campaign until April 17th), and OFFER A HUGE GIFT for anyone who's been considering working with me or purchasing my course. The gift expires when my birthday does so, don't hesitate to take a listen!

To learn more about the resources mentioned, visit the show notes.

Want to connect with me further? Follow me on Instagram and reach out!

If you're ready to finally start your podcast, visit my website to learn more about my one-on-one launch consultation packages or my self-guided online course.

The self-created Ambassador of Happiness®, Maura Sweeney is on a mission to advance the human race. A former decorated corporate manager and home-schooling mom, Maura set out at midlife to positively impact the greater world.

Featured on NBC, BBC, European TV and African press, Maura's lectured to aspiring FBI and CIA candidates, moderated for a Florida think tank event, served as panelist for a national virtual town hall for race relations, spoke at the inaugural Nelson Mandela Day celebrations and joined several celebrities as a spoken word contributor to Action Moves People United raising awareness for world peace.

Author, Podcaster and International Speaker, Maura was named Woman of the Decade at the 2018 Women's Economic Forum held in The Hague. Having traveled to 60 countries and engaged with an array of diverse peoples, Maura shares life lessons, reflective questions and paradigm shifting concepts to inspire personal leadership for a better world.

In this episode, Maura talks about why she believes podcasting is one of the most intimate ways to share your message with the world, how her podcast lead to a paid speaking gig at the perfect conference for her in Croatia, why she felt out of place at local podcasting meet-ups, her advice for those wanting to start a podcast to grow their business, and more!

To learn more about Maura, visit the show notes.

Want to connect with me further? Follow me on Instagram and reach out!

If you're ready to finally start your podcast, visit my website to learn more about my one-on-one launch consultation packages or my self-guided online course.

"If you're curious about it or you're confused by it, your listeners probably are as well."

When it comes to interviewing guests on your podcast, it boils down to the simple fact that you're just having a conversation with another human being. It's just one that happens to recorded so others can feel like they're participating in the conversation as well.

It's with that in mind, that I bring you these tips to make the conversation much more pleasant for both you and your guest and make it a much more interesting experience for your listeners.

To learn more about the resources mentioned, visit the show notes.

Want to connect with me further? Follow me on Instagram and reach out!

If you're ready to finally start your podcast, visit my website to learn more about my one-on-one launch consultation packages or my self-guided online course.

Eric G. Reid is the Host of the Success Life Radio podcast and the Creator of The Success Coaching System. Eric's mission is to help, impact, and inspire people to take their life and their business to the next level and get more of what they want out of life.

In this episode, Eric and I veer a little off-topic for a few minutes as the conversation led me to reveal some personal information about my childhood that left me with some emotional baggage, but we get back on track by talking about how he uses his podcast as a tool for learning new information and skills that help in his client work, the two things he would differently if he could start his podcast journey all over again, and how he views his podcast as the equivalent of the dating portion of a relationship with his clients before they take things to the next level by committing to work with him.

To learn more about Eric, visit the show notes.

To learn more about my new course, How to Start a Podcast (For Your Coaching Business), visit my website.

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