Happy Podtober! In honor of my favorite month, I'm celebrating my birthday, podcast anniversary, and more with a fun scorecard, a FLASH SALE, and marking it all with a reflection on my podcast's success and growth over the last 2 years.

In today's episode, I'm sharing the questions I ask myself to determine whether my show is successful, what I track to measure that success, and the growth strategies that have worked for me. I also break down how I view podcast growth and the subcategories I consider.

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Get your Podtober scorecard at https://podcastingforeducators.com/scorecard (no email required)
• Organic Growth Series: https://podcastingforeducators.com/growth 
• 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/episode118

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

Happy International Podcast Day! This week, we're celebrating a few days early in honor of this international celebration of the power of podcasts. I'm featuring new and seasoned podcasters as they share their wins and best advice for anyone considering starting a podcast.

And if you're a current podcaster, listen in to celebrate other podcasters in this space, and you may even find some potential guests for your show! I'm also sharing some really cool stats that just came out from an annual podcasting report. I can't wait for you to hear from these amazing podcasters!

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Audience Insights from Nielsen and Edison Research
• Grab my updated Free Podcast Launch Guide at podcastingforeducators.com/launchguide

🔗 Connect with the featured podcasters: 

• Kirsten Hammond - Creative Teacher Podcast & Social Studies Teacher Podcast
• Danna Rodebush - Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast
• Sara Styf & Alecia Drier - Lit Think Podcast
• Mona - Honest Math Chat Podcast
• Donita Jacobs - The Official Triathlete Podcast
• Rachel Davis - School Counseling Simplified
• Kristen Doyle - The Savvy Teacher Seller
• Marcia Nicole - The Inspiring ECE Podcast
• David Harris - The Teacher’s Forum
• Annamarie Krejci - Elementary Math Chat
• Khristen Massic - Secondary Teacher Podcast
• Lauren Tingle - High School Counseling Conversations
• Susan Swensen - Shared Teaching
• Megan Polk - The Literacy Dive
• Lorraine Padilla - Apple Blossom Teachers Podcast
• Rebecca Joyner - Secondary Science Simplified & Bestie Business Banter
• Stacia Archer-Clarke - The Lesson Plans for Kinder Podcast & The Simplify to Manage Podcast
• Melissa Burch - The Annotated ELA Podcast

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (Get a free 7-day trial!)
• Launch Your Podcast: Podcasting for Educators Prep School 

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode117

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

You've probably heard people say that podcasting is a long game, and I would definitely agree. If you're going to start a podcast, you want to go in with the intention of sticking with it - not for weeks or months, but YEARS.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the first 3 years of your podcasting journey with the expectations and goals you should have for each year. I dive into laying the foundation in year 1, refining your content based on data in year 2, and the higher-level strategy that comes in year 3. Whether you're in the beginning stages of starting a podcast or you've been at it for years, there's something in this episode for you!

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Podnews
• Buzzsprout stats
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm (free 7-day trial!)
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Podcasting for Educators Prep School - use code PFEPODCAST for $50 off!
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode116

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 goals, start a podcast, launch a podcast, podcast growth

Did you know that your passion for your podcast can lead to burnout? Managing your time as a podcaster isn't always easy, so today, I've got a fantastic episode for you about how to avoid podcast burnout by being proactive rather than reactive.

I am so thrilled to have Brittany Blackwell on the show to share her top tips on how to avoid podcast burnout and create a better work-life balance. We talk about transition rituals, time blocking, and automation to help reduce the stress that leads to burnout. She also shares her favorite tools and how she uses AI to save her a ton of time and brainpower when it comes to her podcast. Let's go meet Brittany!

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Airtable
• ChatGPT
• Zapier
• Toggl
• Podsqueeze
• Canva Automate Maker
• Make (formerly Integromat)
• Pomodoro method: website + browser extension
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🔗 Connect with Brittany:

• Check out her website
• Get her FREE 10 minute Audit Your Work-Life Balance Training
• Listen to her podcast, The Resilient Teacher Podcast
• Follow her on Instagram @teachingmindbodyandsoul
• Find her on TikTok @msprincessteach

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Podcasting for Educators Prep School - use code PFEPODCAST for $50 off!
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode115

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, teacher burnout, podcaster burnout, time blocking, automation, transition rituals

If you haven't heard of an audio lead magnet yet, let me be the first to welcome you to the party! And if you have, or have even created one, and are wondering how to better serve your audience and see more conversions, then you're gonna want to hit that play button.

In today's episode, I'm covering why audio lead magnets tend to perform better (and lead to more conversions) than traditional lead magnets, the 3 goals of audio lead magnets and how to accomplish them, and what to consider when choosing an evergreen vs. pop-up audio lead magnet.

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• DIY Your Audio Lead Magnet: https://podcastingforeducators.com/privatepodplan
• DFY Audio Lead Magnet VIP Day: https://podcastingforeducators.com/privatesetup
• ChatGPT
• Pretty Links
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Podcasting for Educators Prep School - use code PFEPODCAST for $50 off!
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode114

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, private podcast, audio lead magnet, pop up podcast, email marketing, email list growth

Trigger Warning: Pregnancy loss is mentioned in this episode. 

Odds are you're a high achiever like me with a strong drive to keep everything going all the time (like your business, your podcast, your 9-5 teaching job, your TPT store, the list goes on). But sometimes, it comes at a cost. And that could be your mental health, physical health, or relationships.

And I've found that when I'm in a more challenging season of life personally, I have a tough time giving myself the permission to slow down or put that new idea on hold for now. But this summer, I finally made some improvements, and I want to share my experience with you and hope it helps you in some way.

⭐️ Resources Mentioned:

• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

🎤 Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Podcasting for Educators Prep School - use code PFEPODCAST for $50 off!
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode113

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

The great thing about podcasting is that there is no ONE right way to do it. Today I'm running through 3 ways you can use podcasting to boost your business and drive more traffic to your TPT store, email list, course, membership, or services! This episode is for you whether you already have a podcast of your own or have never dabbled in podcasting before. 

I want you to consider what would be the best type - or next best type - for YOU, depending on the time you have to put into it & the goals of your business. Take my quiz to see which type of podcasting is best for your business! (Also linked below and in the show notes.)

Resources Mentioned:

• Take the quiz to see which type of podcasting is best for your business!
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Podcasting for Educators Prep School - use code PFEPODCAST for $50 off!
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode112 

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, how to drive traffic to your TPT store, email marketing, online course

Do you have a website for your podcast? Or at least a dedicated podcast page on your current website? If not, you may be missing the opportunity to get more traffic to your podcast!

In today's episode, I have Kristen Doyle on to talk about everything website and SEO when it comes to your podcast. As a website designer, SEO expert, and coach for TPT sellers, she's here to share how important it is to have your podcast on your website, what you should include on your main podcast and show notes pages, and how to use SEO to get more traffic to your podcast page.

Resources Mentioned:

• Kristen's podcast categories
• chatGPT
• Buzzsprout
• Rank Math SEO - WordPress plugin
• Keyword research tools: Ubersuggest, KWFinder, Surfer SEO
• Website platforms: Blogger, WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Weebly
• Follow Kristen on Instagram @kristendoyle.co 
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Podcasting for Educators Prep School - use code PFEPODCAST for $50 off!
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode111

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, add a podcast to your website, podcast website, website for your podcast

Assumptions can be dangerous in any field, and podcasting is no exception. So in today's episode, we're exploring 7 common podcast assumptions to stop making and why it's so crucial to do so.

And to be clear, I'm also speaking to myself here as I have been guilty of many of these MANY times! 🫠 But the more aware we're of them, the more we can work on getting better together. So, whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, get ready to challenge your podcast assumptions and improve your podcasting game!

Resources Mentioned:

• Organic Growth Series playlist
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Podcasting for Educators Prep School - use code PFEPODCAST for $50 off!
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode110 

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, podcasting 101

Do you consider yourself an introvert? Do you find Instagram an overwhelming platform and maybe even avoid it like the plague? If that's you, then you are going to love this episode because I have my friend Brittany Verlenich on the podcast to talk all about how to use Instagram as an introvert.

Brittany shares what exactly an introvert is compared to an extrovert and why it's not just a black-and-white comparison. She talks about how you can still use Instagram as a tool for your business as an introvert, how your strategy on Instagram can look different depending on your personality, and strategies for promoting your podcast on Instagram even if you don't like showing your face. We also discuss what can set you apart from your competition on social media platforms and the idea of putting the problem before the product.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanyverlenich and grab her FREE Strangers to Subscribers Guide.

Resources from this episode: 

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
• Manychat
• How to Use Instagram's Saved Reply Feature
• Pexels
• StoryBrand

Recommended Podcasting Resources:

• Hosting: Captivate.fm
• Transcription: Otter.ai
• Project Management: ClickUp
• Private Podcasting: Hello Audio
• Launch Your Podcast: Podcasting for Educators Prep School - use code PFEPODCAST for $50 off!
• Level Up Your Podcast: Podcast Like You Mean It
• Leverage Podcast Guesting: Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

SHOW NOTES: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode109 

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

Topics covered in this episode: podcasting tips, TPT marketing tips, social media tips, organic growth, Instagram strategy, being an introvert