The How To Podcast Series - Podcast Co-Hosts, Practical Podcasting Tips, and Podcast Community

Episode 383 - CO-HOST - Darla Ridilla - You Have the Power - The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse

You Have the Power: The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse is a transformative podcast dedicated to empowering women on their healing journeys.

Hosted by Darla, a certified somatic trauma-informed coach and relationship expert, the podcast offers insightful conversations, expert advice, and practical tools for overcoming the pain of trauma and toxic relationships.

Each episode is a safe space to explore topics like self-worth, emotional healing, and reclaiming personal power, providing listeners with the inspiration and guidance they need to rebuild their lives and embrace their true potential. 
Helping Women Fall Back In Love With Themselves to Attract Their Dream Partner

Darla is a certified somatic trauma-informed coach, relationship expert, and podcaster with lived experience in overcoming narcissistic abuse.

Her own healing journey from trauma and toxic relationships has fueled her passion for helping women reclaim their power and find fulfillment in their lives and relationships.

By focusing on the nervous system, Darla guides clients to process past trauma, rebuild self-worth, and embrace their personal strength.listen here:

https://pod.link/1761735883

https://www.highvaluewoman.info/

___https://howtopodcast.ca/check out Dave's new blog if you like to read! Subscribe today!! https://truemediasolutions.ca/podblog

Episode 382 - The Podcast Editing and Support Show - Hiring Podcast Support Based on Fit

While technical proficiency is essential, it's not the sole determining factor. A podcast producer should possess a combination of technical skills, creative mindset, and strong communication abilities1. However, these skills must be balanced with their ability to integrate well with your existing team and work culture.

Look for team members whose values and work ethic align with your podcast's mission and style. This alignment ensures that everyone is working towards the same goals and can collaborate effectively

Consider how potential team members interact during the interview process. Are they good listeners? Do they show respect for others' ideas? These traits are crucial for maintaining a positive and productive work environment, especially in the collaborative nature of podcast production

Incorporate hands-on assessments into your hiring process. For example, have candidates edit a short audio clip or propose ideas for episode topics. This approach not only evaluates their technical skills but also gives insight into their creative process and how they handle feedback

Use behavioral interview questions to understand how candidates handle pressure, collaborate with others, and respond to feedback. These insights are crucial for determining how they might perform in your team's specific environment

Consider implementing trial periods or project-based assignments before making a full-time commitment. This allows you to assess how well the candidate integrates with your team and workflow

Set clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations for each team member. This clarity helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures everyone knows their part in the podcast production process

Create an environment that encourages open communication and idea-sharing. This collaborative culture can lead to innovative content and a more enjoyable work experience for all team members

Regularly check in with your team members to ensure they're feeling fulfilled in their roles and to address any concerns promptly.

This ongoing communication helps maintain a positive team dynamic and allows for adjustments as needed.

In conclusion, while technical skills are important, the right fit in terms of personality, work style, and team dynamics can be the key to long-term success in podcast production. By prioritizing fit alongside competence, you can build a harmonious and effective podcast team that will help your show thrive.

Episode 381 - CO-HOST - Brandy Whalen - Kitcaster, Three Words - Three Stories, How to be a better Guest and Podcast Host

Brandy Whalen

Co-Founder at Kitcaster

What connects humans? Stories. Whether you are watching a Netflix series, reading a book, listening to a podcast, or sitting with a relative, there is a common thread that draws us in — a great story. We all have a story but have a difficult time stringing it together. 

Brandy Whalen is the co-founder of Kitcaster, a podcast booking agency and resident story craft guru. Her passion is to help people quilt together patches of their personal, professional, and visionary journey to create a compelling story.

Kitcaster, founded in September 2019, is a podcast booking agency based in Denver, Colorado serving founders and CEOs of emergent and enterprise businesses.

Kitcaster specializes in booking highly relevant podcast interviews based on your unique ideal outcomes.

Kitcaster delivers an unparalleled customer experience. Kitcaster is a high-touch, white-glove, done-for-you service. 

Kitcaster’s onboarding “kits” include a discovery session to qualify audience and outcomes as well as a complimentary media kit. They represent the people behind the brands that are destined to change the world.

https://kitcaster.com/___https://howtopodcast.ca/check out Dave's new blog if you like to read! Subscribe today!! https://truemediasolutions.ca/podblog

Episode 380 - CO-HOST - Brandon Neely - Wealth Wisdom Financial Podcast - From Coffee to Delivering Hope in Finances

There are a lot of financial podcasts. Most of them repeat the same advice: Limit your spending, make a budget, invest in the stock market. But the future is uncertain. You never know when financial emergencies or changes in the economy will eat up your earnings. It’s overwhelming and stressful. And even if you act on every piece of advice, you might still feel like you should be further along and closer to your goals.

That’s why many step away from conventional financial thinking: It doesn’t help them build long-term wealth or a lifestyle they love.

The better alternative? Wealth wisdom!

Wealth wisdom isn’t one-size-fits-all advice, but timeless principles that show you how to build the wealth you want for your dream lifestyle—whether you’re an employee or a business owner.

The Wealth Wisdom Financial Podcast shows you how to build wealth in all areas of life and business and goes way beyond financial wealth. Hosts Brandon Neely and Amanda Neely, CFP® are pumped to be your allies as you expand your financial confidence to stand the tests of time.

On the Wealth Wisdom Financial Podcast you will discover: - How a banker’s mindset can help you be profitable in any economy

- How to defeat financial confusion, haphazardness, anxiety, overwhelm, and stress

- How to start a profit habit that ends entrepreneurial poverty

- And much much more all grounded in the wisdom of the ages

May you live long and profit.

listen here

https://pod.link/1430092759

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-neely/

https://wealthwisdomfp.com/

___https://howtopodcast.ca/check out Dave's new blog if you like to read! Subscribe today!! https://truemediasolutions.ca/podblog

Episode 379 - Your Podcast, Their Home - Transforming a Passive Audience into a Vibrant Community

Question of the Month January 2025 - Your Podcast Goal For 2025 - Your Responses

What is Dave Beckemeyer's Podcast Goal for 2025?

Welcome to the Outrage Overload Podcast

I’m your host, David Beckemeyer.

Tired of media outrage? Discover how outrage media fuels political polarization and stress. Join us for expert insights, balanced discussions, and practical strategies to reduce outrage, improve mental health, and foster civil discourse.

https://outrageoverload.net/

We are taking a break in February with the Question of the Month - responses have dropped down significantly - if you want this featured podcast to return in March of 2025 please let me know, and please participate!___https://howtopodcast.ca/check out Dave's new blog if you like to read! Subscribe today!!https://truemediasolutions.ca/podblog

Episode 378 - The Future of Findability - Preparing Your Podcast for Generative Search - SEO vs GEO

SEO vs GEO: Key Differences

https://www.grazitti.com/blog/geo-vs-seo/https://www.singlegrain.com/blog/ms/generative-engine-optimization/https://foundationinc.co/lab/seo-vs-geo

To the Students of York House School, Podcasting and the Next Generation - Daily Dave - Podcast Tips

Episode 377 - How To Measure My Podcast - Are You Reviewing the Right Things in Your Podcast

Many podcasters ask the same question after publishing a few episodes: How do I know if my podcast is actually succeeding? While it's tempting to focus on a single number, success in podcasting is much more nuanced. In this episode, we'll explore the most valuable metrics every podcaster should be tracking and, more importantly, how to use those numbers to make better decisions that strengthen your show over time.

We begin with the metric nearly every podcaster watches first: downloads. Downloads provide a useful snapshot of how many people are choosing to listen to your episodes and can help you identify trends over time. Rather than obsessing over individual episode performance, look for consistent growth and compare your results against realistic benchmarks. If your hosting platform offers industry comparisons, use them as a point of reference, not as a measure of your worth. Every podcast serves a different audience, and meaningful progress is often more important than impressive numbers.

Next, we look at ratings and reviews. These are more than social proof. They are direct feedback from listeners who cared enough to tell you what they think. Positive reviews highlight what you're doing well, while constructive comments can reveal opportunities to improve your content, delivery, or listener experience. Encouraging listeners to leave honest reviews also helps build credibility for potential new subscribers discovering your show.

Another powerful indicator of success is audience engagement. When listeners send emails, reply to newsletters, comment on social media, or reach out with questions and stories, they are demonstrating that your podcast has created a genuine connection. Those conversations often provide your best ideas for future episodes while reminding you that your podcast is making a real impact, even if your audience is still growing.

As your podcast matures, you may decide to measure success through monetization. Financial support from listeners, sponsorships, affiliate partnerships, or premium content can become important milestones if generating income is one of your goals. However, monetization should be viewed as the result of consistently delivering value rather than the starting point. Building trust, serving your audience well, and publishing consistently create the foundation that makes revenue opportunities possible.

It's also worth considering a few additional measures that many podcasters overlook. Listener retention tells you whether people are staying engaged throughout an episode. Publishing consistency builds audience trust and strengthens your production habits. Invitations to appear as a guest on other podcasts, speaking opportunities, collaborations, and referrals from existing listeners all indicate that your reputation within the podcasting community is growing. Sometimes the opportunities your podcast creates become a stronger measure of success than the analytics themselves.

The most important takeaway is that success is personal. Your goals may be to educate, entertain, grow a business, build a community, or simply enjoy creating content around a topic you love. The metrics you choose should reflect those goals instead of someone else's definition of achievement.

By regularly reviewing your downloads, audience engagement, listener feedback, consistency, and long-term opportunities, you'll gain a much clearer picture of how your podcast is performing. Instead of chasing vanity metrics, focus on the indicators that help you create a better experience for your listeners. When your audience continues to return, engage with your content, and recommend your show to others, you're building a podcast that is improving with every episode.___

https://howtopodcast.ca/

Episode 376 - Special Guest - Jeremie Mani - Podcasthon - During 7 days, Thousands of Podcasts, Together for a Worldwide Charity Event!

Simultaneously, they will release a special episode, for a charity of their choice.

Objective? To raise awareness for countless causes

Would you like to join the next Podcasthon?

Start by registering your podcast in 90 seconds (quick, simple, and free).

Next, take your time selecting a charity you’d like to highlight through an interview or a solo episode.

After that, record your episode, including key phrases about Podcasthon (guidelines will be provided).

Mid-March 2025: publish your special episode during Podcasthon week

And don’t forget to promote it by tagging us on social media!

All episodes are released simultaneously, creating a wave of impact and awareness!

https://www.podcasthon.org/

___

https://calendly.com/truemediasolutions/free-podcast-consult-for-how-to-podcast-listeners