Do you want to create a podcast for listeners? Or do you want to deliver a remarkable audio experience to your audience? In this reprisal of his presentation at Authority Rainmaker, Jerod dives deep into the four essential elements of a remarkable audience experience. You ll learn: Why the general perception of the term showrunner is... Listen to episode

Last week, Jerod gave a presentation at Authority Rainmaker entitled "Become a Showrunner: The 4 Essential Elements of a Remarkable Podcast." One of those elements is profitability, which he and Jon break down this week's episode of The Showrunner. Jerod and Jon begin by sharing their biggest Oh crap! moments while recording, then dive into... Listen to episode

Only a few months after launching Hack the Entrepreneur, Jon Nastor was receiving unsolicited sponsorship requests. One turned out to be a perfect fit. In this episode of The Showrunner, Jon takes us behind the scenes of how his deal with FreshBooks came about. As we did last week, we offer up a significant snippet... Listen to episode

Jonny Nastor posts three new episodes of his interview show Hack the Entrepreneur each week. So he s learned a thing or two about conducting interviews. We pick his brain in this episode of The Showrunner. Among the topics discussed in this episode: How we plan to ensure that The Showrunner Podcasting Course does not overshadow... Listen to episode

There are many elements to take into account when you are determining how you will brand your show. Don't overlook the psychological impact of the colors you choose. In this Showrunner Short, Jerod delivers a quick lesson on the oft-overlooked importance of color psychology in podcast branding. It matters both for your podcast's artwork and... Listen to episode

So … what exactly is a "showrunner" anyway? And what does it take to be a successful one? Jerod and Jon define the term, and explain what separates successful Showrunners from all the rest. In this episode, Jerod and Jon discuss: What essential lesson about building an audience can we learn from the very first... Listen to episode

Earlier today, the pilot launch of The Showrunner Podcasting Course went live. Late last night, on the eve of the launch, weary-eyed but still enthusiastic at 10:30 p.m., we took a short break from course prep to hop on Skype and share a few thoughts about the power of teamwork and collaboration. Shortly after our... Listen to episode

Most podcasts fail. It s unfortunate, but true. That might psyche some potential showrunners out before they even start. But savvy showrunners will recognize an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of others. Obviously there are many possible mistakes can lead to podcasts failing. But there are some common ones that Jerod and Jon have seen... Listen to episode

You may think that branding your podcast begins with the name and ends with your show art. Not so. There is so much more to it, and it's vitally important that you get it right from the beginning. In this third episode of The Showrunner, Jerod and Jon discuss all of the following: The inevitable... Listen to episode

Once you've decided that you want to be a showrunner, it's time to decide what topic to podcast about. This episode details a few of the most important questions you should ask yourself to choose the best topic to get started with. Jerod and Jon provide insight on how aspiring showrunners should choose their topics... Listen to episode