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

The How To Podcast Question of the Month - Do You Subscribe to and Read Emails from Content Creators?

Introducing the How to Podcast Question of the Month! To participate, head over to HowToPodcast.ca and leave your answer to the question of the month.

When you answer your question please introduce yoursel, tell us about your podcast or podcast idea and answer the question.

The question of the month for April 2024 is - Do you subscribe to email newsletters and if you do are you reading the emails?

We will compile all of your answers and release an episode of responses from the How To Podcast Family. What do you get for participating? Promote your show and get new listeners by sharing your podcast in every response!

I am looking forward to hearing your response for April!

Leave your message by Monday April 29th to be featured on the May 30th episode!

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The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - A Podcast Tool You Should Try and Why - Episodes.fm

If you have been here for more than 5 minutes, you have most likely heard me mention the site Pod.Link as a way to share your podcast and give people a choice as to where they wish to listen. Well, Pod.Link has grown up and the more robust version is Episodes.fm - a great way to share your podcast or a specific episode with your audience or a past guest! Grab your Episodes.fm link for your podcast and put the link everywhere - like your email signature or your socials, your LinkedIn and on and on.

Please stop sending your listeners ONLY to Apple - as big as Apple is, it isn't the only game in town - let your audience choose where they want to listen!

more information on Episodes.fm

https://nathangathright.com/introducing-episodesfm/

https://episodes.fm/

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Episode 232 - Podcast Audio Editing Tool Demonstration - Adobe Podcast - Get Better Audio for Your Next Episode

To use the web app, simply drag in your audio file and wait for it to render. As of this writing, expect it to process about 10 seconds of audio in a minute.

Could not be easier. This is next-level user interface.

A Bad Recording Day

Rescuing Backup Recordings. Sometimes your primary recording device fails. When it does, you can use whatever backup audio from whatever mics happen to be around.

Cleaning Up Walk-and-Talks. If you record in a noisy environment with traffic, or other noise.

Lecture Rescue. Lectures are often known for having bad audio. This just fixes that.

Travel Recordings. Pro travel setups can be really annoying and heavy. New plan: Leave the setup at home and record remotely with your phone.

Remote Interviews. Conducting interviews over video conferencing software can result in varied audio quality due to different mics and environments. Adobe Speech Enhance can unify the sound quality for a more professional output. You don’t need to care if your guest has a great mic setup!

Public Speaking Events. This tool can clean up live event recordings for later broadcasts or archives.

Historical Archiving. Old audio recordings that suffer from degradation or noise could potentially be cleaned up for historical or educational purposes.

https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance

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BONUS - I Shower After Work Podcast - Listener response to my do you email listeners question - a great podcast for anyone in the trades

I Shower After Work Podcast - find the show here

https://pod.link/1718827501

on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@isawpodcast

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Episode 231 - What Are Your Thoughts on Email Marketing - and Neil Young Podcasting in the New World

Can we just podcast? We start our show and then we need to be a marketing expert, we need to post 3 social media posts within 72 hours for every episode, we have to livestream our podcast recording, we have to be on every social platform, we have to find a sponsor and make money with our podcast, we need 100,000 listens per episode within 24 hours, we need to do this and that, and that and that.... Really?

I am asking for your opinion on Email Marketing - do you have an email marketing list for your show? As a community member have you signed up for emails from your favourite content creator? Do you read every email that you receive?

Do you want me to start an email maketing plan for this show? I will do this if you want a little more Dave in your week - I would love to hear from you on this! Please use the polling feature within this episode, email me directly or use my speakpipe link on my website - where do you sit on the idea of email marketing.

Also, check out the short clip from an upcoming episode of the Living the Next Chapter Podcast where I had the opportunity to meet with Bob Young, the older brother of a Canadian Musical Icon - Neil Young!

Emails from Dave - yes or no?!

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Episode 230 - Hook, Line, and Listen - Crafting Compelling Podcast Introductions

The Significance of a Strong Podcast Introduction

Research reveals that podcasts experience a notable drop-off in listenership, ranging from 20 to 35 percent, within the first five minutes—an attention-catching statistic considering the subsequent retention rate. Therefore, the value of crafting an engaging podcast intro becomes evident: failing to captivate your audience within this critical timeframe can lead to lost listenership.

Curious about how to craft an enticing introduction? Explore this video for insightful tips on initiating a podcast episode, followed by a comprehensive discussion on the essentials of podcast intros.

Crafting an Impactful Podcast Intro

A compelling podcast introduction should not only introduce your podcast and its purpose but also entice both new and existing listeners. Effective introductions often include a teaser of forthcoming content to captivate the audience's interest. Incorporating on-brand music or sound effects enhances the overall appeal, while a clear call to action (CTA) encourages listener engagement.

For instance, the immensely popular podcast "How I Built This with Guy Raz," recorded using Riverside, exemplifies an exemplary podcast intro. With millions of monthly listeners, this podcast excels in all key aspects of a successful intro:

Crafting Your Podcast Intro

When scripting your podcast intro, adhere to these fundamental principles:

Ultimately, your podcast intro serves as the gateway to your content, shaping listeners' initial impressions and influencing their decision to stay engaged. By adhering to best practices and infusing your unique brand personality, you can create a captivating introduction that captivates and retains your audience.

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The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Perplexity.ai a competitor to Chat GPT - get source data for results with this new a.i. tool

Are you using A.I. in your podcast - I learned about Perplexity.ai in our recent weekly How To Podcast Community Meetup (you should join us!) What I love about Perplexity.ai is that it sources the results when you use it (unlike Chat GPT) This allows you to see where it is pulling the information from in your search and go deeper on your own and to credit sources for your audience.

I asked Perplexity.ai this question and this was the result given:

Here is a concise answer to the question "four things a new podcaster needs to know before starting a podcast":

1 - Define your "what" and "why" - Clearly identify the topic and purpose of your podcast from the beginning. This will help guide all your other decisions.

2 - Understand the time commitment - Creating and maintaining a quality podcast takes significant time for planning, recording, editing, and publishing. Be realistic about the time required.

3 - Establish a consistent publishing schedule - Commit to releasing new episodes on a regular basis, whether weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. This helps build a loyal listener base.

4 - Invest in quality equipment - Using professional-grade microphones and editing tools will greatly improve your podcast's audio quality and production value.

The key is to thoroughly plan and prepare before launching your podcast, rather than rushing into it. Taking the time upfront to define your goals, manage your time, create a schedule, and use the right equipment will set you up for long-term success.

Check out Perplexity.ai here

https://www.perplexity.ai/

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Episode 229 - Podcast Frequency vs Consistency, Inclusivity, Representation and Adding New Voices to Podcasting with Guest CO-HOST - Leah M Forney

Author, Strategist, Professional Speaker & Expert Trainer

Leah M. Forney is a native of Queens, New York who is currently residing in Maryland. She learned early on the importance of having a relationship with Jesus Christ from her maternal grandmother who raised her in the church. She is a Sexual Assault Thriver and Advocate. She is a well sought after professional speaker. She has lend her voice and story to numerous projects over the last 5 years in business. 

She has released nine books over the last 6 years. She is the podcast host of the Internationally Recognized,  Hey Queen, Thrive!

She is an award winner of I am H.E.R. International Awards Woman on the Rise. She has been nominated for 13 industry awards such as ACHI, InspireU, & Sweat pants & Chill Retreat.  She has been blessed to be featured on over 200  different media publications including but not limited to internationally streamed Born Unbreakable podcast. She has been blessed to land 2 partnerships with state and national organizations to lend her voice in the fight to end sexual violence. 

For the last decade, She has trained and spoken to law enforcement, attorney general's victim advocates, and countless other organizations and schools on the importance of addressing sexual assault effectively. 

You can follow Leah on many social media sites.

as Leah M. Forney ​

https://www.leahmforney.com/podcast

https://www.leahmforney.com/

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The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - What Questions or Comments do you have around Growing Your Podcast

I need your help! I am building a mini-series around Growing Your Podcast. To do this, I would love to add your questions and comments around growing a podcast within the episodes. To participate, head over to my website and use the Speak Pipe link to leave a voice message.

Be sure to shout out your podcast, your website and leave your question and or comment.

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Episode 228 - Podcaster Basic Training - Overcoming the Obstacles We Face in Podcasting with Guest CO-HOST - Queon Wilcox

"Mediocre Dads" is a podcast that celebrates the imperfect and embraces the idea that being mediocre is a choice. Hosted by a dad who acknowledges his flaws but refuses to settle for less, the show offers a refreshing and relatable take on fatherhood.

Each episode delves into a different topic, from managing screen time to tackling picky eaters with humor, honesty, and practical advice. Join the "Mediocre Dads" as they show that being an imperfect parent can be a source of strength and connection.

https://pod.link/1679265322

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