School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast

In part 2 of my interview with Allen Stewart of www.themarketerspodcast.com Allen talks about his Podcasting has boosted his business, and the question "How can I make money from a podcast?" man not mean "advertising and sponsorship. We discuss viral marketing, and making a connection with your listeners.

See me at the Expo!Just a reminder that the Podcasting Expo is right around the corner.

Coming in the future, how to conduct interviews with the MArtin Perlich, Author of the Book "The Art of the Interview - a step by step guide to insightful interviewing."

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This is part one of my interview with Allen Stewart of the marketer's podcast (www.themarketerspodcast.com ) Allen is a great guy, and every conversation with Allen always ends with me full of ideas. I LOVE people who make me think.

I realize that many of us do not have a marketing baground so I asked Allen to do a "Marketing 101." For those that are looking to monetize their podcast this is right up your alley. However, if you're not you can still get a TON out of this interview. Simply substitute the word "Customer" with the word "Subscriber."

I also answer some listener email from Cornelius Fichtner of the Project Management Podcast (http://pmpodcast.blogspot.com ) Who asks about selling, or having a "Premium" podcast. I use Premium Podcasting and recently created a tutorial for those who want a glimpse on how I set up m site to use this tool. (note: use the coupon code " expo " and get 50% off your first month). You can also get a 4 day free trial of Premium Podcasting for $1. For more information go to their site. www.premiumpodcasting.com

A slightly longer than usual show as Dave packs in an an interview with Heather Vale as well as shows off some different microphones

Microphone Review:I really like the sound of the Audio Technica 2020. It's very clear, and while the 3035 handles the bottom end, and has some additional features, if you're on a budget, the 2020 is a great microphone.

Microphone #1 Audio Technica 2020 (get the mic, and free windscreen for $99 )Microphone #2 Audio Technica 3035  (get the mic, and free windscreen for $199 )Micropphone #3 MXL 67 ($100)

 Interview with Heather Vale

We talk about her book Clickbank Affiliate Confessions. Heather answers questions like, "Do you need an email list, how do podcasters get their listeners back to their website?" and more. Get the Book "Clickbank Affiliate Confessions" for more information check out Heather at www.heathervale.com and her podcasts:

http://TodaysSuccessMinute.com http://www.SuccessUnwrappedRadio.comToday's Success Minute (at PCN)

Dave asks the question, "What are you using to stay organized?" as he had accidentally missplaced his interview with Rich Palmer of www.audiogumshoe.com the show is 19 minutes long (a little long, but an interesting story).

Random Link http://ccmixter.org/

Please note the audio review of the Audio Technica 2020 microphone will be in the future (I really needed to get  Rich's story out to the public).

Thanks to everyone who commmented about the last show. Well I found out the hard way that the T30 DOES NOT allows you to plug in a microphone to the LINE IN. The line is for plugging in a CD player (or any other line device). Dave's answer was to go to www.ebay.com and buy a refurbished iRiver 899 (total cost 95.11 )

If you're not looking to spend the giant bucks on a Marantz 660 ($500), Roland-Edirol has the new R-09 coming out later this month ($400). Allan Stewart from the Marketers Podcast let me know that new models of Minidisc recorders have the ability to download to a PC. I checked into this an sony has a model MZM100 and it does connect via USB (Click the link and buy a new MZ-M100 from us and receive a free pair of Sony MDR-7506 headphones ($99 value) with your order. While supplies last! at samedaymusic.com).

Keep in mind that line in does NOT equal mic in.

Thanks to:Peter from www.carbuyingscams.com Alan Stewart www.themarketerspodcast.com Eric http://www.naughtiusmaximus.com/Russ www.razinggiants.com

Dave talks about his old iRiver 899 and his new iRiver T30 he also talks about Mobile Entertainment magazine, and the mystery of www.cobyusa.com and their uint the MP-C941

Also attention Students don't miss the "Podcaster Roundtable" Next Sunday (details are at the top of the screen when you login).

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Dave answers some listener about the Podcaster News Network a (He does a podcast called Sloppy Seconds making fun of the Music Buisiness on that site).

He also mentioned Kiptronic for a way to exhcnage promos (which is his preferred method).

Link of the week: www.podcastpromos.com

Lastly Dave talks about a new Virtual Expo thats coming out and this time the booths will be open to the public for FREE. Also if you sign up by may, you get a CD of the conference for free.

Dave interviews John Zeratsky of www.feedburner.com and John explains the recent stats upgrade, some of the great tools (like pingshot), and the new email service.

Brian had asked what service I was using. I use Kall8 (and if you use the link below I get a "finders fee). It's easy and its only a couple of bucks a month.

Have you checked out their email signature headline animator? Cool!

Length 20 Minutes (I'm SORRY!)

Live shows are fun (starting with Dave calling this show #31 when its 32).

Dave shares some comments from the audience about their iPod, and shares his insights into the Expo this weekend. If you hear bad reviews as the reviewer what time they attended.

Thank to all the commenters

Farrel from http://www.talkingcommunications.com/George from http://eclecticmix.com/Chris from http://amateurtraveler.com/ (sorry for the mail noises)

Expo Organizerswww.co-opworld.com www.1stpod.com

Saw this at the expowww.logoyouraudio.com (get your own mp3 player)http://www.iamplify.com/ (Sell your podcast)

Length 15 Minutes

Dave talks about some tips he has discovered in doing contests (like people may not even hear your show for DAYS after you announce your contest).

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