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

Episode 239 - 3 Questions For A New Podcaster - Why Are You Thinking of Starting A Podcast

So, why are you thinking of doing a podcast? Here's an exercise for you to consider

Please answer these three questions about your podcast plans:

(1) How much time do you have to devote to your podcast?

If time is your smallest slice of your pie, maybe you can try publishing shorter epsiodes or less frequent episodes, maybe you can partner with a co-host and share responsibilites and the time requied to create and maintain your podcast

(2) How much money do you have to devote to your podcast?

If money is your smallest slice of your pie, having a co-host could mean splitting costs, you could use a crowdfunding tool like BuyMeACoffee.com to raise capital funds to run your show - there are ways to make your money slice of your pie bigger!

(3) How much passion do you have to do this podcast?

Why should you or your listener care about your podcast? Do you love your subject? Doing something that you are by no means passionate about is not sustainable - at all! Identify what your passions are - these are the things that will drive you!

If you are not clear on your investment of time, money and passion your audience will pick up on this!

Need help developing time, money and passion for your podcast? Use the calendar link on my site and let's discuss how you move forward with your podcast!

We got you!

Dave

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Episode 238 - How my YouTube Strategy Differs from other creators - How I made YouTube work for me, not the other way around

An Audio only podcast does have a home on YouTube despite the constant railings of "gurus" that preach to podcasters that (in their words) "Fake videos do not belong on YouTube" To these "gurus", a fake video is anything that is not a video.

What is your YouTube strategy for your podcast? Do you have a strategy? Mine differs from others in this space based on one simple statement - I do not work for YouTube, YouTube works for me!

YouTube is great for your podcast as a backup drive, as a legacy for your content, the ease of connection is simple, searchability is strong to be found, accessibility is ever present with closed captioning and transcripts for free and non-video versions of an audio cast will work for many including marathon true crime podcasters - you don't need to make a movie of your episodes - you have a space on YouTube for your audio only content.

If you come across anyone in podcasting that tells you that a free platform should never be trusted because free is a bad business plan - then kindly ask them if they have a Facebook account, or Instagram, or LinkedIn or TikTok - those are all free plans and seem to do suprisingly well as a free platform.

What is your YouTube strategy?

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The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Scarlett's Joyful Message About Her Podcast

Podcasting is a lot of hard work, often done alone, sometimes we feel that we hardly making a dent as we create content, post to our community and start working on our next episode. Sometimes podcastding isn't fun. Sometimes we forget that podcasting can be fun, life changing and a new passion - have you lost that loving feeling for your podcast? Well listen to the latest SpeakPipe message from Scarlett about her podcast and her journey as a new podcaster - her joy and excitement about her new podcast is contagious!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4lC_fiAY_xNewLw3zz9pmoisySeIXxet&si=rfkLVMr952mLqh4O

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Episode 237 - 6 Tips to Overcome Self-Doubt as a Podcaster with Guest CO-HOST - Adinah Johnson

6 Tips to overcome self-doubt

1. Avoid Self-Comparison
2. Remember tour past achievements
3. Avoid Comparing yourself to others
4. Be mindful of your thinking
5. Spend time with supportive people
6. Find validation from within

Adinah Johnson a retired Psychology Professor, Published Author, Marriage Coach, Youtuber, Podcaster, wife and a mom. I was a youth counselor for 14 years. My book Butterfly Blue (The pain of infertility and the power of Forgiveness) is on Amazon. My Podcast is Black Butterfly/Black Pearls is on SpotifyAmazon.com: Butterfly Blue: The Pain of Infertility & The Power of Forgiveness (9781733659406): MHR, MSM, Adinah Johnson: Books

https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Blue-Infertility-Power-Forgiveness/dp/1733659404

My podcast Black Butterfly/Black Pearls is on Spotify with my lifelong friend of 45 years.https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hDmMsjX1WnhS3n3dOPhh8?si=vwg1tiCLQ4yHRLUP-XTcIQ&nd=1&dlsi=dc06dbb2ae3746a9

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Episode 236 - Podcast Milestone Moments, Keap Infusion Software Tool with Guest CO-HOST - Shelia Slick

Milestones Moments in Business & Leadership is a motivational podcast designed to inspire action and celebrate the pivotal achievements on the path to success.
Hosted by Slick, founder of Five Milestones, this show explores the journeys of experts, entrepreneurs and leaders who have turned their visions into reality.
Our carefully curated guests share not just their expertise but their milestone moments—those turning points that redefined their paths and led to their achievements. Through engaging conversations, we explore the strategies that led to their breakthroughs, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons learned along the way.
Tune in to "Milestone Moments" to ignite your drive, embrace your journey, and celebrate the milestones that mark the path to your success.

https://fivemilestones.com/

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Episode 235 - March 2024 How To Podcast Meetup - Creating Impact With Your Podcast

Did you know that we host regular Podcaster Meetups on Meetup.com? We gather podcasters from our audience to support each other in community on their journey of podcasting. This episode is a sample of a recent MeetUp - we talk about creating impact with your podcast.

We would love for you to join us for a future MeetUp - here is the link to our MeetUp Group!

https://www.meetup.com/how-to-podcast-community/

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The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - How to Podcast and Remain Anonymous - Playing with the Supertone Shift Tool

Yes, you can podcast and keep your privacy! You don't have to be on video, you can even use a tool to change your voice. Dave plays with a new tool that can alter your voice and give you options to podcast without sharing your identity!

Meet the Voice library of high-quality voices curated by Supertone. New voices are added regularly, and if you don't have the voice you want, let us know!

Empower your voice with unparalleled customization. Adjust parameters such as pitch, pitch dynamic and reverb to sculpt your voice.

https://product.supertone.ai/shift

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Episode 234 - What Do Podcasters Struggle With Most - the one area of podcasting that seems to get the least attention

The answers to this multiple choice question leaned heavily toward Promotion, at 47%.

Ideas, scripting, and/or planning came in next at 17.9%.

Editing had 13.4% of the responses,

Scheduling had 9.2%,

and Recording had 8.4%.

Finally, Uploading & Publishing came in at 3.4%.

https://www.thepodcasthost.com/planning/the-podcaster-problems-survey-2021/

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The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Sharing Your Listener Stats Should Be Celebrated - Dave Shares His Numbers

Why is it that Podcasters tend to treat their listener stats like they are a hand of cards at a poker game - saying your actual stats outloud without exagerating your numbers seems to be less common then it should be.

I went through my 8 podcasts to total up the number of episodes that I have to date and the total listens that I have to date and I am happy to share them with you.

I have 1032 episodes (1033 with this release)

I have approx 160,182 total combined listens for all of my shows.

I would love to celebrate with you and invite you to share your total episode count and listener numbers via Speak Pipe on our website.

If you have one 3 episodes with 3 listens or thousands of episodes with 6 figure downloads - we are not here to compare our podcast to other podcasts, we are here to celebrate the heart and soul of your podcast, your hard work as a podcaster and celebrate your show!

Leave a message today and let's make sharing our podcast numbers less mysterious.

Go to How To Podcast and leave your message today!

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Episode 233 - How to Get Podcast Listeners to see themselves in our stories with Guest CO-HOST - Jane Pilger - The Binge Breakthrough Podcast

The Binge Breakthrough PodcastBreak through the cycle of binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional eating, and food addiction. Learn the strategies, tools, and mindset you need to create lasting changes and finally find food freedom.Now available on Substack! Subscribe below to get notified of a new episode every Wednesday. My Binge Breakthrough Story

I still vividly remember my first binge – the aftermath of a care package filled with fun-sized candy bars during my first semester in college. Surrounded by empty wrappers, I felt broken and ashamed. Little did I know that this moment would kickstart a 25+ year cycle of restricting and bingeing.

Decades of therapy, treatment, and restrictive diets followed. I tried changing my thoughts, seeking control, and navigating two rounds of intensive outpatient therapy. But what I didn't understand was my body, its needs, and how to cultivate trust within myself.

It wasn't until I delved into the science of the brain and body, embraced a trauma-informed approach, and filled my journey with compassion that I began to truly transform. I learned to create safety, trust, and connection within myself, reshaping my inner dialogue.

Now, my passion lies in helping women who have struggled with food for decades to find food freedom and body trust. My approach is rooted in both science and compassion, offering a path towards healing and self-empowerment.

https://www.janepilger.com/

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