Pump Up Your Pod

I’ve just finished up from virtually attending the Evolutions by Podcast Movement Conference in America. It was amazing and I’ve learned so much, I can’t wait to pass it on!

Today’s episode is all about the ONE question you should NEVER ask your podcast guests.

I know it sounds odd! But this question is too boring and general and leaves you open for a 10 minute backstory that takes up all of your time and loses the interest of your audience.

I’ve been editing podcasts for 8 years, listened to countless episodes and I’ve heard this question over and over again.

I’ll run you through how to handle providing the relevant background information in a very tidy and concise manner that allows you to jump straight into the juicy content of your episode.

We’re also launching Pod Lovers Plus very shortly! If you want to learn how to grow your show, attend masterclasses, and learn structured detailed information to get over a plateau - join the Pod Lovers Community and you’ll be the first to know when it’s released.

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Have you wondered how to get into the Spotify Podcast Charts? 

I’ve previously done an episode on achieving rankings within Apple Charts and Spotify is now pretty much neck and neck in terms of listenership so I’m sharing my expertise today! 

But before you decide where to invest your time, consider who your audience is. The younger generation tends to have the bulk of their listeners coming from Spotify while the older generation listens to Apple Podcasts. 

Remember there are different types of charts within Spotify, I’ll run you through each one and share how to feature at the top. 

One of our clients had an amazing launch process and got into the Spotify charts within the first few days. They had an awesome listenership, was active on socials and followed the launching steps to achieve remarkable results. 

I’m excited to give you the tips to land your show on the charts and points to remember to ensure you have a long term strategy in place to keep delivering quality content with exceptional production value. 

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Previous episode mentioned: 

How to get into the Apple Podcast Charts

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Today I’m taking a sidestep away from the topic of podcasting to dive into the organisational software that we use at Bamby Media. 

I really love hearing about how other people run their businesses, the programs they use and the systems they have in place. So in this episode, I’m sharing all my favourite platforms and systems - basically the things Bamby Media can’t live without.

I talk about my love for Trello, Mighty Networks, Slack, QuickBooks, the whole flippin Google Suite and more. 

What platforms make your business awesome?

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• Amazon US - bambymediahq-20
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Now that you have your trailer episode out of the way, let's take a look at what you've got planned for your first few episodes.

Open up your Production Schedule and see what your plan looks like.

Are these strong episodes?

Do they answer a particular question?

If you're planning on having guests - are these guests likely to share your podcast episode with their following?

It's important with the first few episodes to really hit people in the face with value. Obviously, you want every episode to be jam-packed full of value, but when we go through the launch plan, you'll understand why it's so important to really think about these first few episodes.

Take a moment to see what you have, and if necessary, fiddle with the release if you feel like they aren't strong enough.

You only get the opportunity to launch your show once, so it's good to launch with some absolutely gold content if you can.

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I'm super excited to share ideas for your 100th podcast episode (or any other milestone episodes) because you should celebrate it!

You’ve made it to 100 episodes - let that sink in.

It’s no small feat to create this much content and it may zoom around faster than you think, especially if you’re releasing more than one episode a week.

So how can you make it special?

In this episode, I’m going to share some fantastic ideas for your century achievement. It’s a great chance to reflect back on your time recording and any lessons you’ve learned. Through experience, I’ve seen how reflection episodes resonate with listeners and are amongst the most popular downloaded.

You can even organise a giveaway or discount for your listeners or cut together snippets from your favourite episodes to show all the fun you’ve had and the content you’ve shared.

If you’re feeling brave, there’s even the possibility of running a LIVE episode with your audience. Everyone loves chiming in and it’s a great opportunity to further connect with your amazing listeners.

There are so many options to make the episode stand out and mark the occasion - I’ll let you know my absolute favourite choice after listening to thousands of episodes.

Of course, you don’t have to do anything special but why not? Make it fun!

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Resources mentioned: 

• Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/ 

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Are you feeling like starting a podcast is just not worth doing because the market is already flooded?

We’ve all seen the enormous list of podcast shows on Spotify and Apple - is there any point in starting another one?

I get this question over and over from clients.

But guess what? It doesn’t matter!

There are thousands of different coaches, marketing experts, business strategists etc. in the market but people will always choose to work with someone that resonates with them - it doesn’t matter how many there are out there.

Most business owners start a podcast to support other areas of their business. It’s a brilliant way to show your potential audience more about yourself and your business - Instagram and websites can only go so far. You can share a deeper, more personal level by filling your audience’s ears every week.

Podcasts even have a 98% engagement rate! Listeners tend to stay to the end of each episode to feel connected to you and your message.

So go ahead and pick up the microphone today - you’ll thank yourself later.

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Humans have such a short attention span. As podcast hosts, you have to use your audience’s concentration to your advantage so you can’t afford to be boring.

I’ve listened to so many episodes as a podcast producer and I’m here today to share with you what I’ve discovered.

For an awesome killer podcast show, you need to plan and prepare!

Don’t just get on the mic and drone on and on and on…

Snore!

For solo episodes, the longer you’re on the microphone - the more watered down your message becomes. Plan your points out, talk about them, and turn the mic off.

In this episode, I’ll be chatting about what makes a compelling and interesting podcast. First off - Stop being boring!

Then listen to your voice to make sure it’s not monotone, don’t repeat yourself, be succinct and clear in your message and reflect on your content to ensure it resonates with your ideal audience.

Liven up your podcast with these simple tips and your listeners will thank you for it!

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Previous podcast mentioned: 

• How long should my podcast episodes be

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Private podcasting is a fantastic option for service providers who have courses, memberships, programs, and anything they want to add extra value to for their community.

So what’s the difference between a private and a public podcast?

A private podcast is for your paying audience. Often on free podcasts, we talk about the ‘what’ but it’s in the private podcasts that we can delve deeper and divulge the ‘how’.

They’re perfect for your group coaching, masterclasses, courses and so much more. You can even just strip the video from your masterclasses and presto! You have a podcast episode.

I have my free community ‘The Pod Lovers’ that I absolutely love running. But I’m super pumped to soon be bringing out The Pod Lovers Premium Experience which will be a smaller container for podcast hosts that want to focus on growth, monetisation and connection with others for collaboration.

In this episode, I’ll run you through the way you can operate and host your private podcast and give you my recommendations for a platform to use.

They can be a bit trickier than public podcasts so this episode is definitely for you if you are keen to begin a private podcast for your community today.

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Resources mentioned: 

• High Performance Planner OFFICIAL
• Unlimited podcast hosting, analytics & marketing • Captivate.fm

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Have you been stuck wanting to record your podcast but there’s just too much noise around you?

Planes, cars, kids, dogs, TVs, babies, banging pots in the kitchen, the list goes on and on. 

Everyone in your house is walking on tiptoes because the slightest noise will reverberate in the ears of your listeners.

Well, I found the solution!

In this episode, I’m talking about the BEST microphone for all of those noisy environments. I’m using it during this episode so you can hear how crystal clear the sound is even when there’s considerable background noise.

For this demonstration, I’ve enlisted the help of two little people to create a real-time scenario so you can hear how it holds up to children having a fantastic time in the next room.

I’ll then compare it to another superb microphone that podcasters use so you can really hear the difference. 

If you’re looking for an easy solution to your noisy recordings (without making everyone wear slippers) - this is the episode for you!

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• Headphones via Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GmrqIp (affiliate link)
• Mixer: https://amzn.to/3ITsyVL (affiliate link)

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Do you plan out your year ahead?

To be honest, I used to not really bother doing it. Especially in the earlier years of my business. I didn't have "goals" that I wrote down and really thought about. I just let it flow and took the opportunities that felt good.

That actually worked really well for quite awhile.

It allowed me to figure things out as I went because I believe it's important to be super adaptable when you're in the earlier years of business.

But as the years have gone on, the family has grown and the business has grown to include a substantial team, I recognised that I needed to have a solid plan.

Otherwise it would all get a bit bonkers.

In today's episode I give you a look at what's coming for myself personally and professionally in 2022.

I still don't set big "goals" in a traditional way. I just have a clear picture on how I want the year to feel, and what needs to be done in the business to create the space for the other things I also want to achieve in life.

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