One thing I learned in radio that also works in podcasting, is structure and planning will give you a podcast that is professional and that people want to listen to. However, there are times to break away from that structure to create something special and unique. A bonus for your listeners! In this episode, I give you 7 ways to use a bonus episode effectively to build a stronger bond with your audience.

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When creating a professional and compelling podcast, or... a podcast that people will actually want to listen to, you need the time to do it. And while this endeavor takes time, it can be time well spent. In this episode of Your Podcast Coach, I take you through the big picture items and practical tips to help you find time to plan and record your podcast.

JANUARY BONUS EPISODE - 

Ever get scared that you will run out of ideas for your podcast? That someday the episodes will just dry up? I answer this e-mail question.

AND... What if there were a community of like-minded, thought leaders (like you) who are doing a podcast? And what if this community was built around mentoring, sharing and learning. I am about to launch the Your Podcast Coach Mastermind and you can join now for FREE.

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You have so much wisdom and knowledge that you're ready to share with your podcast. Not just tips and insights, but experiences. And interviews that will surely hold timeless nuggets. These episodes are more than just compelling and relevant...they “hold up” all your episodes. Which is why they are called “Pillars”

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Launching your podcast will be one of the most exciting times for you! However, there are a few, easily avoidable mistakes that can happen at this time. Let's look at seven pitfalls so you can avoid them and launch your podcast with ease and confidence!

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While working this morning (NYE 2019) in my home office/podcast studio, I was inspired to hit "record" and share two things with you...

First, what I am excited about for 2020 and how I am going to serve you even better.

Second, something we should NEVER forget with our podcast. While we build episodes, design our story and record our podcast, it's always important to remember that real people are taking time out of their day to listen to YOUR podcast. Be grateful for that. :)

Is starting and creating a successful podcast easy to do? Or is it really challenging? This comes up often and there are facets of doing a podcast that ARE easy...and some that ARE hard. In this episode of Your Podcast Coach, I will get to the bottom of this question, by showing you the easy parts, and the difficult parts. And I share a powerful statistic that proves BOTH are true.

How long should my podcast episodes be? What is the "perfect" length? In this episode of Your Podcast Coach, we will answer the seemingly unanswerable question of episode length. Factoring in technology, research and other data, the answer is clear...and it might surprise you!

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A great podcast makes you FEEL something. These emotional triggers are at the heart of all great podcasts. In this episode, using a colleague's great infographic, we explore the SIX emotional triggers (errr, buckets) that all great podcasts should fall into.

Last week, I conducted a podcasting workshop for radio professionals in Massachusetts. This annual event, conducted by the Mass. Broadcasting Association, gives radio pros a chance to attend workshops, network and make their stations better. I presented them with the reality of the growth of podcasting and on-demand audio and told them to create a strategy to make sure their radio stations stay strong into the future. This episode features their answers as well as takeaways for all new podcast hosts.