Podcircle Podcast

The best way to optimize your time and effectively market your business is to start a podcast. Does that sound counterintuitive? "But I thought maintaining a consistent podcast takes a TON of time..." you might say. It can... but it doesn't have to. And we would argue that it shouldn't. The amount of content that can be produced out of a 30-45 minute podcast episode is astounding and we're going to tell you all about it in this week's episode. That's the value of starting a podcast as a business owner.

✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit.

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► Need help launching a B2B podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.

► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam

► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.

Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

We're continuing our discussion on the role of AI in podcasting. In this episode, we're deep diving on the use of AI for video captions, video post-production, and various transcription services. We highlight different AI tools and their features, as well as the importance of utilizing transcriptions for SEO and accessibility purposes. And we continue to emphasize that AI is an amazing TOOL for everyday podcasters, BUT you'll still need to go back and edit it for accuracy. Join us!

✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit.

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► Need help launching a B2B podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.

► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam

► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.

Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

AI, oh my! We're comparing 2 popular platforms for modern podcasters — Riverside.fm and Descript. At first glance, you may think these are totally different platforms. Most think of Riverside as a great remote recording platform and Descript as a fantastic text-based audio/video editor. However, a closer look will reveal that they are actually very similar in what they offer. Riverside has recently rolled out a suite of AI features, including text-based editing and AI-generated show notes. And Descript just acquired SquadCast, a rival remote recording platform to Riverside. But how do these 2 platforms match up? What are the pros and cons? Tune in to find out!

✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit.

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► Need help launching a B2B podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.

► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam

► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.

Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

This week, we're talking about the top 6 reasons podcasters are abandoning Zoom for remote recording platforms Riverside.fm. We talk about Zoom's quick rise during COVID, but also where it falls short as a recording solution for podcasters. We also deep dive into what Riverside does really well — and where it is lacking. Join us!

Need help getting started with Riverside? Book a training call with Kyle.

✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit.

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► Need help launching a B2B podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.

► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam

► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.

Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Did your download numbers drop late last year? We discuss the recent iOS 17 update, its impact on your podcast downloads and why this shift isn't necessarily a sign that your podcast audience is declining — we'll explain everything! We also emphasize the importance of looking beyond download numbers alone to properly gauge a show's success. Join us!

Mentioned in this episode:  Episode 9. Are You "Winning" With Your Podcast?

✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit.

01:18 The Impact of Apple's Podcast’s Recent Update

06:01 The Effect on Podcast Metrics

06:27 Looking Beyond Downloads Numbers

10:34 The Importance of Quality Content

11:02 Optimizing Your Show

12:52 Keeping Your Show Top of Mind

14:35 Tracking Your Show's Performance

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► Need help launching a B2B podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.

► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam

► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.

Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Does your podcast feel like a weekly crisis? "Oh no, we need to record an episode for next week!" You might need a podcast producer. We're going to talk about exactly what a podcast producer does. And — are they the same as a podcast editor? Part content strategist, part project manager, a podcast producer's job is to ensure the show gets out consistently and to manage the process and the people involved in making a quality show. This person where's A LOT of hats. So let's get into it!

✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit.

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► Need help launching a B2B podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.

► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam

► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.

Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

You probably aren't a marketer — and that's OKAY! You didn't start a podcast to THEN spend your time figuring out how to market it and grow your show. In this episode, we're going to continue talking about how to build out your ideal podcast team. After all, behind every great podcast is a team of experts. And that's certainly the case when it comes to podcast marketing.

✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit.

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► Need help launching a B2B podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.

► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam

► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.

Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

The joke in podcasting is that you spend 30 minutes recording a podcast AND THEN spend 3 hours editing it. That's not a very good use of your time and it ultimately leads to "podcast burn out". In the next few episodes, we're talking about assembling your podcast team. And we believe the very first thing you should do is hire out your editing. We're also going to draw a distinction between hiring freelancers from Fiverr and Upwork and hiring experienced, professional editors. And if you want to see a professional audio editor in action, watch this video of Kyle at work!

WATCH: Fixing Crosstalk and Stutters in Remote Recordings

✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit.

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► Need help launching a B2B podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.

► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam

► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.

Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

You have the same amount of hours in the day as Beyoncé, right? The difference — Beyoncé is outsourcing her weaknesses. We tend to think we can do it all ourselves. We're going to talk about why this idea is delusional and how it actually leads to failure in your podcast (and your life). Most importantly, we're going to tell you how to avoid this common pitfall.

✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit.

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► Need help launching a B2B podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.

► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam

► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.

Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

We're diving into how podcast discoverability trends are evolving into 2024. For the longest time, podcasters have relied on new listeners finding their show organically. And if you've listened to this podcast for long, you'll know that we aren't fans of that method — because it historically doesn't work. However, podcast listening apps like Apple and Spotify are evolving in the way they suggest new shows in a way that will benefit new podcasters across the board. We're going to talk about this + other effective ways you can grow your show in 2024.

✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit.

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► Need help launching a B2B podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.

► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam

► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.

Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.