Today I am sitting down with my friend and client, Lauren Wrighton, to talk about our podcast predictions for 2024. This has become an annual tradition and is our third podcast prediction episode!

Lauren and I chat about what we predicted last year for 2023, and if those things came true, and also what we expect out of the podcasting industry in 2024. We’re talking about everything from updated podcast stats, to AI, YouTube, podcast networks, and really everywhere in between. We discuss the shutdown of Google Podcasts and switching to YouTube Music, building community with live-streaming, and utilizing paid podcasting with Patreon and Apple Subscriptions. 

We also discuss the growth in podcast listeners and new podcasts and how we should be excited about the future of podcasting. Here’s to another exciting year of podcasting!

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• 53 Podcast Statistics: Listeners, Growth & Trends (2023)
• Article: How Consumer Behavior Changed in 2023
• Article: The 4 Biggest Consumer Behavior Shifts of 2023 [According to New Data]
• Voxalyze
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/podcasting-for-educators-podcast/2024-podcast-predictions

Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

The end of the year is approaching FAST. And today marks the beginning of a new series all about how you can reset your podcast as we begin a new year (or anytime, really).

This episode is all about reflection, clarity, and visualizing what's to come. So, if you've struggled with getting specific with your podcast goals, today I'm sharing different ways you can reflect on the progress you've made over this last year (which I bet is a lot!) and some ideas to get you started with visualizing where you'd like your podcast to be in the next 6-12 months.

And stay tuned for more quick, actionable episodes to help you reset your podcast for the new year!

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• New Year Reset Series
• 3 Suggestions For Setting Data-Driven Podcast Goals [Ep. 17]
• Your First 3 Years Of Podcasting: Expectations, Goals, And Action Steps [Ep. 116]
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode127

Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

Topics in this episode: tips for podcasters, educational strategies, marketing tips for TPT sellers, online educator tips

That's right, 2024 is right around the corner. And what better time to plan out your podcast content for the whole year? I know it's cliche, but the new year really is a time of renewed energy and often the perfect opportunity to come at pieces of your business with a fresh set of eyes.

So today, I'm helping you get a head start in your planning by walking you through how you can begin to plan for 2024 in a way that ensures you're being intentional with your episode content but also gives you the flexibility to adjust your plans as the year goes on. I'm sharing what you need before you sit down to plan, the 7 steps of filling in your podcast content calendar, and how to actually implement it into your podcast.

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode126

Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

Topics in this episode: tips for podcasters, educational strategies, marketing tips for TPT sellers, online educator tips, podcast content calendar, podcasting tips

Have you ever heard of cycle syncing? If not, it's the practice of adapting your health and lifestyle habits to fit the four phases of your menstrual cycle. You can lean into these different phases in your personal life and also as an entrepreneur and podcaster.

I have Corinne Angelica on the podcast today to break everything down for us when it comes to our cycle phases and how we can adapt our work life based on the phase we're in. She shares what happens with our bodies and hormones and how we feel during each phase. Corrine also tells us what to do if we aren't experiencing these phases and how we can really lean into each phase to plan our work and podcasting schedules around how we feel.

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Mind Your Hormones Episode 123. Why ovulation strips & apps are NOT accurate & how to truly track ovulation!
• Tempdrop Monitor with Armband (Use Corrine's discount code "AFCORINNE")
• Natural Cycles App
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🔗 Connect with Corrine

• Check out her podcast, Mind Your Hormones
• Find her on Instagram @corinneangelica
• Subscribe to her YouTube channel @Corinneangelica
• Get her free training, How to Build Hormone Healthy Meals
• Download her Free Cycle Phases and Productivity Guide
• Check out her course, Mind Your Hormones Method

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode125

Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

Topics in this episode: tips for podcasters, educational strategies, marketing tips for TPT sellers, online educator tips

People often ask me for the best podcast schedule solution, and the truth is, I can't decide that for you. And in my experience, it's going to change constantly based on what season of life you're in.

But since batch planning and recording podcast episodes is something that I know lots of podcasters struggle with, today we're diving into the benefits and pitfalls of podcast batching. I'm also sharing how I approach podcast batching and some solutions for you to balance its benefits with the need for flexibility.

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode124

Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

Topics in this episode: tips for podcasters, educational strategies, marketing tips for TPT sellers, online educator tips

As podcasters and business owners, content creation can become overwhelming fast. Especially when we're constantly trying to adopt all of those "best practices" we hear others talk about.

Today's guest, Amanda Warfield, is here to share how we can simplify our marketing and content creation once and for all. We chat about batching content, the details of how to actually do that so you can try it for yourself, and showing up less often and in fewer places. Sounds pretty great, right!?

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Descript
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🔗 Connect with Amanda: 

• Check out her book, Chasing Simple Marketing
• Listen to her podcast, Chasing Simple
• Follow her on Instagram @mrsamandawarfield

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode123

Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

Topics in this episode: tips for podcasters, educational strategies, marketing tips for TPT sellers, online educator tips, batching content, online marketing

Have you been thinking about hiring a Podcast Manager? Whether you're currently a one-person show or are getting ready to launch your podcast, I'm taking a deep dive into the hiring process and sharing everything you need to know before you hire a Podcast Manager.

In today's episode, I'm chatting about why you might hire a Podcast Manager, how to know when it's the right time, and what exactly to expect when you go through this hiring process and work with a Podcast Manager long-term. If you've been thinking about hiring a Podcast Manager for your show, this episode will equip you with all kinds of great information so you can feel confident going into it.

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• LastPass
• hireapodcastmanager.com
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode122

Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

Topics in this episode: tips for podcasters, educational strategies, marketing tips for TPT sellers, online educator tips, podcast manager, podcast strategy, hiring a podcast manager

Gone are the days when you could post a new episode graphic on Instagram and call it a day for your podcast episode promotion. It certainly doesn't hurt! But there are better ways to get more engagement on Instagram (and even with your email newsletters).

In today's episode, I'm sharing what actually works when it comes to episode promotion and how to increase your engagement while making this process easier. I'm also walking you through an example of how this might look for your show by repurposing a hypothetical episode into a carousel, reel, or email.

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Get your Podtober scorecard at https://podcastingforeducators.com/scorecard (no email required)
• Castmagic
• ChatGPT
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode121

Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

Topics in this episode: tips for podcasters, educational strategies, marketing tips for TPT sellers, online educator tips

Over the years, I've found that mindset is something that holds people up from either starting or continuing their show. Whether that's because they're afraid that people won't listen, they won't have enough time to keep up, or they don't have the skills to start a podcast.

So, I'm excited to bring you this episode today because it's a roundtable discussion with 5 students in the Podcasting for Educators Prep School community. You'll hear from Annamarie, Chantal, Victoria, and co-hosts Paula and Michele share their reasons for starting their podcasts, the mindset blocks that came up for them (and how they overcame them), and what they love most about podcasting.

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Get your Podtober scorecard at https://podcastingforeducators.com/scorecard (no email required)
• Audience Insights from Nielsen and Edison Research
• Audacity ® | Free, open source, cross-platform audio software
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🔗 Connect with the Featured Podcasters: 

• Annamarie Krejci: Elementary Math Chat Podcast
• Chantal Macias: Preschool Made Easy
• Paula Schmidt & Michele Vosberg: Inspired Together Teachers Podcast
• Victoria Hackett: Outdoor Classrooms Podcast

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode120

Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

Topics in this episode: tips for podcasters, educational strategies, marketing tips for TPT sellers, online educator tips

Are you tracking your podcast data each month just to cross it off your to-do list? If you answered yes, you're not alone! But to really make the most of this data, it's important to take the time to analyze it and make sense of it all in order to make informed decisions and understand how our show is doing.

In today's episode, I'm walking you through my 4-step process of podcast data tracking so you can come up with a plan to actually make sense of your data and get the most impact from those spreadsheets. And because your show and audience are unique, being willing to get curious and experiment will make this process fun for you, too!

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Get your Podtober scorecard at https://podcastingforeducators.com/scorecard (no email required)
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode119

Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

Topics in this episode: tips for podcasters, educational strategies, marketing tips for TPT sellers, online educator tips