Podcircle Podcast

By now, you know that promoting your podcast episodes on social media is an absolute must. But how do you convert your social media followers into podcast subscribers? It can be tricky to get them from point A to point B. Don't worry! We've got a big bag of tricks (and treats) for you on this pre-Halloween episode of the podcast!

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1:04 Record video for you podcast (even for an audio-only podcast)

4:05 Adding recent episodes to your Linktree 

4:40 How to organically talk about your podcast with your social media followers

6:45 Incorporating your podcast themes into your social posts

8:10 Hosting social media contests

8:44 Landing notable guests and leveraging their audience

9:42 Did you know you can include outbound links in Instagram Stories?
10:58 How to send guests marketing assets from their episodes to share on social
12:40 The important of batching episodes and staying ahead of schedule
13:13 Super-serving your audience

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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.

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What does "winning" look like in podcasting — and how do you measure that? Is it your total download numbers? Is your ratings and reviews? Maybe there are other ways to measure success (hint: there are). We're going to break down 8 metrics that will help you determine if your podcast is a success — or at least moving in the right direction. Join us!

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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.

There is a 50% chance that your podcast is going to "podfade". With more than half a million podcasts churned out yearly, only 20% survive more than a year. We're going to dive into the 5 reasons podcasters quit and how you can keep yourself from being one of them.

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#1 Podcast burnout — and how to avoid it (0:50)  
#2 Haven't figured out how to monetize (3:11)
#3 Creative fatigue (4:25)
#4 Time constraints (7:18)
#5 Unrealistic expectations and goals (8:44)

Remember! Podcasting is a slow burn. Stick with it, gather feedback from your listeners, stay consistent and celebrate along the way!

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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.

It's time for Part 2 of our conversation about recording equipment. We're talking to those people who need a "hybrid" recording situation. Meaning, you want to set up a space for in-person recordings, but you also need the ability to record remote interviews via Zoom or Riverside. We've got you covered!

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2:20 Handheld recording devices
3:45 Recording interfaces
6:15 Desk-mounted broadcast microphone stand
7:14 Floor tripod boom stand
7:52 XLR microphone cables
9:25 Do you need to be an audio engineer to start a podcast?
12:22 Do I need to record in a professional recording studio?

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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.

Today we’re diving into Kyle's expertise — recording equipment! Part 1 of this conversation is going to be the basics of remote interviews and the 2nd part will be diving into in person interviews vs remote equipment. All the questions that come with this topic feel like the biggest barrier for people starting a podcast. So we'll give you all of the knowledge and the confidence to get going!

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(2:15) The Best Podcast Microphone
Shure MV7

(6:08) Podcast Headphones
Sennheiser HD280 Pro headphones
Sony in-ear earbuds
Apple Airpods

(8:49) Your Recording Space 

(13:25) Camera

(15:26) Recording Platform
Riverside 

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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.

Today we’re answering one of the most common questions we get — ‘How do I monetize my podcast?’ It's not just about selling ads for socks and car insurance and weight loss remedies. Tune in for some of the most effective (and surprising) ways to start monetizing your podcast TODAY!

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• marketing yourself (1:39)
• offering a subscription (3:47)
• selling ads to others in your space (7:33)
• selling sponsored segments (11:49)
• using affiliate links in your show notes (12:38)

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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.

It can feel intimidating when you launch a podcast and you realize all the different things you have to write! We’re going to break it all down for you with tips on the 6 copy needs you need for your podcast (plus a bonus tip!).

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- Timestamped notes

- Blog 

- Links

- Guest info

- Calls to action

4. Intro scripting

5. Outro scripting

6. Ads

BONUS: Episode outlines

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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.

From microphone selection and placement to not realizing you are actually on a VIDEO podcast (and you aren't camera-ready). We'll talk about these things (and more) — but more importantly, how to avoid these common mistakes that podcasters make.

✅ 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.

“I have an idea, let’s push record and figure it out as we go.” Unfortunately, this is not a winning strategy to launching a successful podcast. There’s a lot that goes into making a podcast from ideation to putting your first episode out into the world. We’re here to break it all down for you — from strategy and production to distribution and marketing.

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PRODUCTION
8:00 Gather equipment
9:52 Select music
11:26 Write intro and outro segments
12:50 Recording remote podcasts?
13:35 Record your first episodes

DISTRIBUTION
15:08 Setting up podcast host
16:14 Distributing to Apple, Spotify, Google, etc
17:12 Create a podcast website
18:17 Create social media templates
19:39 Publish trailer and first episode
20:04 Celebrate!!

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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.

So you want to start a podcast? You’ve got an idea to share, a message to spread, or customers to reach, and you’re ready to start! Podcasting has the potential to meet your goals and beyond. Did you know that only 21% of podcast achieve more than 10 episodes? So before you press record, check out why we think you shouldn’t start a podcast and the four reasons we think you should.

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WHY YOU SHOULD START A PODCAST
13:48 You want to increase brand awareness and loyalty
17:00 You have a product or service to talk about
19:55 You want to establish yourself as an authority in your space
20:47 You want to network with others in your field

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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.