Erik Fisher hosts one of the most popular productivity podcasts in the world, and he is back on this show to discuss how he mastered the art of podcasting. From discovering your passion to honing your skills as an interviewer, we cover the many facets of being a podcast host in today’s media landscape.

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Cheat Sheet

How Erik stumbled onto podcasts in 2005 and his journey to becoming one of the top productivity podcasters in the world

The inside story on how Erik started his first podcast (a comedy show)

The steps Erik used to improve his podcasting skills and what that did for the success of his podcast

Why it is important as a podcaster to listen to other podcasts and improve your craft

Why evergreen podcast content is so important for your podcast

How to develop your skills as an interviewer and why it is so important to feel comfortable when talking to your guests

Erik's story of how deliberate practice helped him improve his podcasting skills (and how you can do the same)

The important reason why you should use experiments in your podcast

The positive byproducts of doing a podcast

How to choose a unique angle for your show that is interesting to listeners

Links

TPS42: Working from Home w/ Erik Fisher

Beyond the To Do List podcast

Erik's Pat Flynn interview

Erik's Zack Sexton podcast efficiency interview

Mastery by Robert Greene

Listen Money Matters podcast

The Nerdist podcast

Evernote

Seth Godin

Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden

TPS31: Procrastinating on Purpose w/ Rory Vaden

Rory Vaden on Beyond the To Do List

TPS90: Become a Minimalist w/ Joshua Becker

How to Launch & Automate a Successful Podcast - The Story of The Productivity Show

Book, tool, ritual

Book: The More of Less by Joshua Becker

Tool: Apple Watch

Ritual: Finding time to listen to podcasts

Connect with Erik Fisher

@ErikJFisher

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