The Podcasting Party

I am so excited for this episode. It's a very, very special episode because this week on the podcasting party, I'm celebrating its ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!  One year ago this week I launched The Podcasting Party. Now for those of you that don't know the podcast scene party is my second podcast.

If you've been around here very long you know that I am big on celebrating. I believe taking time out of our busy day, week, month, and life to celebrate the big, but also the  small things is so important because it all adds up. 

And I wanted you guys to celebrate with me. So that's what we're going to do in this episode. I'm going to share some of my favorite episodes. I am going to give you a little bit of behind the scenes of how The Podcasting Party came to be, why I created it, and just really celebrate what this space has become.

To get all the links from today's episode and the full show notes head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/09/07/lets-celebrate-🎉/ ‎

Today, we are going to jump into a topic that I get asked about all the time. And to be honest for a while, I put off creating this episode, even though you guys were asking for it, because this is such a hard topic to give you like a formula for because picking a name is so deeply personal.

However, I do think there are some best practices and steps you can take to create a podcast name that is not only going to work for you that you love, but it's also going to attract your ideal listener because in the end, that's what a name does, right?

It allows us to convey to our audience what our show is about, then hook them and bring them in. It's also a great way to use SEO when people search for this topic in Apple podcasts or on Google.  And so that's what we're going to jump into today. Are you ready? Okay, let's do this.

To get the links mentioned in this episode as well as the full show notes head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/08/28/how-to-pick-a-podcast-name/ 

Take your podcast idea from POSSIBILITY to an actual podcast in just six simple steps with this downloadable guide. The Ultimate Podcast Guide will help you create a clear vision for your podcast and help you build a firm foundation to grow your podcast on. 

What are you waiting for? Get it today and get that much closer to starting your podcast! 

Have you ever thought, how do I grow my show? I know you have, because I hear it all the time. You know what? I think about it too.

That's the whole reason why we have a podcast, right? We have a message on our heart to share with others. So how do we get that message out in front of the people who need to hear it the most?

Well, the number one way that you can grow your podcast and increase your listeners is by being a guest on other podcasts.

And that's what we're going to talk about today: how to pitch yourself to be a guest on other podcasts. I'm going to walk you through the email template you need and exactly what components are in it.

Over the course of 5 days, in just 30 minutes or less we are going to walk through how to: 

• Day 1: Determine what shows are the right ones to pitch to. 
• Day 2: Connect with those shows so your email gets read and responded to. 
• Day 3: Create your email pitch template: I’ll give you everything you need to include, as well as a sample email to use
• Day 4: Customize your pitch email and send it! 
• Day 5: Best practices to follow up and maximize your guest appearance.

All of this is happening the week of August 24-28th. Sign up: here.

Today's episode is sure to inspire and delight. Our topic is taking risks with my guest:  Carrie Grace. Carrie is a motivational speaker, owner of The Kindness Socks, and all around encourager. Carrie and I cover a lot of ground in such a short episode but if you're going to walk away with one main point from this episode I hope it's this: take more risks.

You will not believe some of the things Carrie has done in her life, just because she took the risk and asked!

In this episode Carrie and I discuss:

• how to do something that seems unimaginable
• the question to ask to achieve it
• what to do if you take a risk and fail
• and the one thing you should do when you pitch yourself to be a guest on another podcast

Guys, this is one of my favorite podcast interviews. If Carrie doesn't encourage you to dream big AND take some big risks to accomplish those dreams I'm not sure what will.

Get a pen and notebook or your notes app ready because you're going to want to take notes!

Sign up for Pitchaplooza

To get the full show notes including all the links from today's episode head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/08/17/taking-risks-with-carrie-grace/

Lately I've received dozens of messages from women, just like you, asking "how do I make time to podcast?" Many of you are working from home, helping your kids learn from home, and your margin for time seems to be getting increasingly smaller. On today's episode I'm answering your questions: How do you make time to do this? How do we fit it in? How do we balance it all? I'm going to walk you through what this has looked like in my life. As well as some tips and tricks I have.

My goal, my hope, is by the end of this episode, you are feeling confident, in how to not just plan out the time it takes, but maybe to eliminate and delegate some of the things in your life to make room for your podcasting. Okay. So let's jump in to this episode all about how to make time to podcast.

To get the full show notes including all the links from today's episode head here: https://alanadawson.com/2020/08/10/how-to-make-time-to-podcast/ 

I am so excited about today's episode, it is all about podcast editing and we are literally covering it all today, friends.

Last week I had on two fellow podcast editors to discuss what podcasts editors do, & why we charge so much. 

But, what if you want to edit your own show or you need to edit your own show? What then? Well, I'm glad you asked. That is what we're talking about on today's episode, we are going to discuss the pros and cons of both hiring an editor versus editing your own show. And then I'm also going to discuss some of the tools and resources that you're going to need if you want to edit your own show.

I wanted to invite you to join my No Edit 7-Day Challenge.  I'm going to walk you through the four steps to get amazing sounding episodes with no editing. That's right. Zero editing.

To get the full show notes including all the links from today's episode head here:  https://alanadawson.com/2020/07/28/all-about-podcast-editing/

Have you ever thought about hiring a podcast editor for your podcast? 

Or have you ever wondered what a podcast editor does and why it seems to cost so much? (Come on, I know you’ve thought “why do they charge so much?”)

Well, on this episode of The Podcasting Party I’ve gathered two other podcast editors and we’re sharing with you exactly what we wish podcasters knew about: 

• Hiring a podcast editor
• Working with an editor
• What goes into editing a podcast episode from start to finish

We’re hoping this inside look at what we do will ultimately help you, the podcaster, decide if editing is a right fit for you and what you can expect. We also hope it answers the questions about why we charge, “so darn much”. 

A huge thank you to my guests today Erica Thorne & Julie Deem. To connect with Erica & Julie and get all the links from today's episode head over to the full show notes here:  https://alanadawson.com/2020/07/26/everything-you-e…a-podcast-editor/

Wanting to monetize your podcast but aren't sure where to start, what to charge, and how to go about finding sponsors? Look no further than this mini-training where I will show you:

• cover what monetization strategy is right for your show
• how to know what to charge for ads/sponsorship
• what is a media kit: why you need one & exactly what to include in it

To find out more about the mini-training head here: https://alanadawson.com/monetization-mini-training

In episode 16, I gave you 6 simple ways to monetize your podcast. It’s been one of the most popular episodes of the podcasting party and most downloaded BUT what if you’re not ready to monetize? What if you haven’t launched your podcast yet or aren’t quite sure how you want to monetize your podcast? That is exactly what we are talking about in today’s episode. I’m going to give you 3 things you to do before you monetize your podcast. 

1. Use Calls-to-Action or CTAs. 
2. Build an email list.
3. Survey your audience.

Wanting to monetize your podcast but aren't sure where to start, what to charge, and how to go about finding sponsors? Look no further than this mini-training where I will show you: 

• cover what monetization strategy is right for your show
• how to know what to charge for ads/sponsorship
• what is a media kit: why you need one & exactly what to include in it

To find out more about the mini-training head here: https://alanadawson.com/monetization-mini-training

Hey, hey, hey party people! I am thrilled to introduce you to my guest today, Liza Hippler. We are continuing our summer series diving deep in how to promote your podcast on social media. Today is all about How to DIY your Podcast Branding.

Liza has a brand new training that ya’ll must go get RIGHT NOW. Seriously, pause this episode and go get: 90-Minutes to a Badass Brand! You can thank me later.

Liza basically gives us a mini training in this episode. It's so good! She tell us how to:

• Create a cohesive brand for our podcast
• How to take photos at home that represent our brand/podcast
• How even your six-year can take a great photo for you (um, yes!)
• Why you need to ditch that pretty flower pic on your IG bio
• And the ONE thing to implement today to upgrade your feed

To all the links mentioned in today's show head over to the full show notes here:  https://alanadawson.com/2020/07/10/how-to-diy-your-…ith-liza-hippler/ ‎

Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It’s a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast.

On today's episode we are going to dive into the topic of show notes, blog posts, and transcriptions.

Which one should you be using? Which one is right for your show? And what the heck is the difference between all three of them?

I get this question a lot, so I'm going to explain, how these three types of written content work and how to know which one is best to utilize for your show.

To get all the links from today's episode head over to the full show notes here:  https://alanadawson.com/2020/07/01/show-notes-blog-posts/ ‎

Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It’s a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast.