Mistakes.  Such a judgmental word. But these are 5 "truths" or 5 lessons learned that I share with you to think about as you prepare to launch your podcast. Even if you are already publishing episodes, these 5 common mistakes can help you focus more on what matters - you bringing your passion to life with your podcast.  Enjoy!

As Anna Sale from Death, Sex and Money stated at Podcast Movement, "It all starts with an urge!" and that statement resonated with me. This episode of The Talent Show is all about the ever-so-important URGE to podcast. This statement affected me to rethink the goals of my podcast and how I can better serve my listeners and my audience.  Thanks for listening!

The best tips and insight often come from learning about how others are doing their podcast.  In this episode of The Talent Show, I answer two emails from two very different hosts about their upcoming podcasts and how they are learning their audience. A woman starting a show for other divorced Moms and a Pastor wanting to talk to Millenials.  

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In an effort to talk to everyone...you talk to no one.

This episode, continuing the audience conversation from last episode, dives even more into the importance of knowing your audience.  This will be one of the single most important things you figure out in doing your podcast.  In this episode of The Talent Show, I give three examples of three clients of mine, and look at their target and their audience.  It's important to know who your audience is...and a way to see that is to determine who your audience ISN'T.

Too many podcasters don't know they're audience.  They say they do, they even pick out an "avatar", but if you are not constantly evaluating your audience, you will lose sight of it.  This is more than describing this ultimate person, this is understanding in an intimate way how your content impacts your core.  In this episode, I give two real examples of how this is so true. Even with a current, successful podcast, you have to focus in on your audience.

After completing over 100 episodes, Jason Michael, host of the WyzGuy Radio Show, has a lot to share about doing a successful podcast. Jason, a world renowned glass artist, shares how consistently putting out a podcast over the past year has had a huge impact on his life.  As his show has grown...so has he.  

I share Jason's story, as Jason was my first official coaching client and he understands what it takes to be a successful podcaster.

Enjoy!

Should you do more content?  Yes! (if you've got it!) In this episode of The Talent Show, I answer a question about doing another episode every week to give more content.  I go through why you should do it, but also what your expectations should be when doing additional weekly episodes.  I also share feedback from my Radio and Podcasters feedback episodes about Podcast Movement and a quick observation from another recent conference I attended.

PODCASTERS! This episode of The Talent Show is my recap of Podcast Movement 2016. I review great moments from Kevin Smith, Anna Sale, Gretchen Rubin and Alex Blumberg as well as FIVE big takeaways you should know for YOUR podcast.  Enjoy!

Hello Radio! This episode of The Talent Show recaps the largest convention for podcasters, Podcast Movement.  If you are familiar with the normal radio convention, PM16 was at least FIVE times bigger.  Podcasting is huge and this episode is why you, your radio station and your radio company should be getting into podcasting NOW. Let's talk about your on-demand strategy - [email protected]

Bonus episodes are fun! You should do one now (if you've never done one)! In this "normal" episode, I go through reasons you should do a bonus episode and what it should sound like.  Bonus episodes show a real side of you when you do them right!